Traditional Brazilian cuisine reflects the influences of numerous countries such as Italy, Lebanon, Syria and Germany. Although the country's food is usually divided into five separate regions, most of Salt Lake City's Brazilian restaurants focus on a meat grilling technique, known as "churrasco." While the menus are largely meat-based, fruit and salad bars are available at the restaurants, as are a number of Brazilian fruit juices. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Rodizio Grill
The Rodizio Grill, located near the University of Utah and Salt Palace Convention Center, is a Brazilian steakhouse. The food is served buffet style, with salad bar-only options or "The Full Rodizio," which includes skewered meats sliced right at the table. Some of the restaurant's choices include Brazilian cheese bread, cinnamon bananas, collard greens with bacon, Brazilian black bean stew, pickled beet salad, grilled pork salad, bacon-wrapped turkey breast, Brazilian sausage, glazed pineapple and sirloin with garlic seasoning. Featuring patio dining and a dance floor, Rodizio Grill is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Rodizio Grill
600 South 700 East
Trolley Square Mall
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
801-220-0500
rodiziogrill.com
Tuscanos
Tuscanos is similar to a buffet, with servers bringing various selections to your table. Customers pay a single price for the "all you can eat" restaurant, selecting from options such as garlic Parmesan beef, sugar-glazed ham, calamari, sweet onion straws, lobster, bacon-wrapped filet mignon, grilled vegetables and shrimp. Tuscanos also offers specialty cocktails such as "Caipirita,"a Brazilian margarita, and signature Brazilian drinks including "Brazilian Sunrise," a mixture of lemon-lime, grenadine, passion fruit and mango juices. Catering is available and the restaurant serves lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.
Tuscanos
162 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-456-2550
tuscanos.com
Braza Grill
Owned by a native Brazilian now a longtime Utah resident, Braza Grill is described as a "churrascaria," or restaurant that offers continuous service, with diners selecting menu items that are brought to their tables. A churrascaria traditionally emphasizes grilled meats, and Braza Grill offer patrons tenderloin with garlic, pork loin, chicken wrapped in bacon, chicken hearts, lamb, ham and top sirloin. A salad bar is available as well as desserts and a number of specialty drinks, including Brazilian strawberry limeade, guava milkshakes and cashew juice. Braza Grill is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.
Braza Grill
5927 South State St.
Murray, UT 84107
801-506-7788
brazagrillutah.com
Central do Brasil
Central do Brasil, located outside Salt Lake City in nearby Taylorsville, features a Brazilian buffet and retail shop. The restaurant offers authentic cuisine including coxinha and Prato Feito and a wide array of fruits and vegetables. Hot Brazilian sandwiches and specialty juices, including mango and passion fruit, are available, and Brazilian pizza is delivered to the Salt Lake City area on Fridays and Saturdays. The retail shop sells items such as Brazilian DVDs, clothing, sandals, soda, candy and coffee. Central do Brasil is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.
Central do Brasil
2586 West 4700 South
Taylorsville, UT 84118
801-966-3385
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