Oliveira's - East Boston

I had dinner on a Saturday evening at a busy restaurant, which was a good sign. Similar to other Rodizio/Churrascaria places, they offered an all-you-can-eat plan, but also had options by the pound. We opted for the special which included two all-you-can-eat meals and a bottle of wine for $75. The salad bar/buffet area had a decent selection of cold salads and warm sides. The Brazilian fish bait was delicious! The servers were constantly changing, ensuring we never went without meat. The assortment of meats included garlic sausage, chicken sausage, chicken hearts, wings, flank steak, top round, and short ribs. All were similarly seasoned and grilled to perfection, most cuts were a simple medium-rare. The noise level was quite high, and while the service was good, the overall atmosphere was not as polished as other Brazilian steakhouse chains. Despite not being on par with Texas de Brazil or Amazonia, for around $80 you could eat a lot of delicious food. I would give this place a solid 3.5 stars.

This is a small restaurant with a large screen in one room and a buffet in another. I enjoyed a variety of dishes, including roasted meat such as lamb, chicken sausage, Brazilian stew, and assorted greens. Everything was tasty and fresh. However, I did find mold on a strawberry and removed it from the buffet. I was surprised by how full the restaurant was. One downside is that there were no desserts available, only fruit. The total cost at the end came to $19.95, not including drinks and dessert. They also charge by the pound, but the line can move quickly with two cashiers available.

I absolutely loved it the first time!