Then there was the plain bad, such as the tough and dry sirloin caps. This includes the "coulda been a contenda' garlic rubbed sirloin"(If you could just eat the caramelized outer portion of the sirloin, this would be a winna'), chicken wrapped in cheese, and really tame and dry sausage: To the mediocre, which consisted of either over-salted, under salted, over cooked, or very, very dry. From the fairly good - bacon wrapped turkey, pork ribs, and a very well seasoned, though dry Pork Tenderloin. You sit, and the protein comes to you, courtesy of Servers carrying meat skewers, carving them right at your table. So for the uninitiated, think of a Rodzio as a reverse buffet. And no hearts of palm.bummer!īut of course, the meat-fest was just beginning. Other then that, and a well seasoned potato salad, the parade of flavorless mashed potatoes, pesto pasta salad, and other items were very uninspired. The "Feijoada", the beans and meat dish(in this case only sausage), though very simple, was the other hot table item that stood out. So needless to say, I truly enjoyed the beets flavored with a nice vinaigrette. The selection was rather small as well.īut let's stay positive I love fresh beets, and could eat them plain, with just a squeeze of citrus. Most of the items were very mediocre, and not even close to Rei Do Gado in flavor. This is sample of a few of items offered at Samba Grill: In addition, there are a few soups, and various hot dishes, and starches. At the Churrascarias I've been to, there usually is a very nice salad bar, with great items such as hearts of palm, marinated artichokes, and a variety of cold items. To me, in addition to the "meat-fest", the buffet items hold an equal importance. It's a fun way to eat, and if done right, is a great way to pace yourself while getting your meat "fix". If you've never experienced a Rodizio style meal, I'd recommend trying it at least once. Green means "bring on the meat", red means "no mais". We arrived fairly early at 11am sharp, and were shown to a table in the very large dining area:Īs with most Rodizio style buffets, there is a "red-green" item located on each table. This would help us determine if dishing out $35 for dinner would be worthwhile. What we decided to do at Samba Grill, was to grab lunch there, which is priced at a very reasonable $13.99($11 - salad bar only). To us, $35 per person is just too much to pay, for a good salad bar, and rodizio items that vary widely in taste and quality. The Missus and I have fond memories of meals at Greenfields, Fogo De Chao, and Roda Viva in Los Angeles, but were a bit disappointed at the protein provided at Rei Do Gado, though we enjoy the salad bar and hot table items. If I remember correctly, this used to be FAO Schwartz. Samba Grill is a new Brazilian Steakhouse, or Churrascaria, the crowning jewel residing on the top floor of Horton Plaza Shopping Center in downtown San Diego. I'm sure this post will quell all those who are seriously concerned about our red-meat intake. *** Per the comment below, and the Samba Grill website Samba Grill has closed. What Howie Eats - Where the Foodie from Foodieview Eats (18).What Ed Eats -You too can be like Ed! (213).Toulouse, Montpellier, Carcassonne, and Occitania (8).Tokyo, Kamakura, and the Kantō Region (32).Paso Robles/Cambria/San Luis Obispo County (23).Nordic/Scandanvian Food and Restaurants (12).Monterey/Carmel/Monterey Peninsula (12).Middle Eastern Restaurants/Cuisine (14).Flagstaff/ Sedona/Page/Northern AZ (11).British/Irish/Scottish Restaurants/Pubs (11).
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