Churrascaria Plataforma
“We are big fans of Fogo de Chao and Espetus Churrascarias, so we wanted to give this local gem a try.”
“You don't want to fill yourself up on the salad bar as you will be presented with various different meats (i.e. sirloin, filet mignon, prime rib, flank steak, chicken) at your table.”
“After you are seated, the waiter will explain the coaster with one side red and the other green that is place in front of everyone.”
Churrascaria Plataforma
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$$ Price range Above $61
8 reviews
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I really loved Churrascaria Plataforma! This is one of those rare instances that I would give a 5-star rating. It's not the food that was 5 stars (the food is more like 3), but it was the service and the entire experience overall.
I came in on a Wednesday with ressos for me and my boyfriend. It was his birthday so we decided to splurge and head over to a Brazilian AYCE steakhouse. It was between this one and another one but the deciding factor was that this one had sushi at their salad bar.
To start, they bring you some mini (piping hot) cheese bread. These were amazing! You'll want to keep eating it but don't – because that's how they get you. Fill up on these carbs at the beginning and you won't be able to have as much meat. Same goes for the salad bar. They've got salads, pasta salads, rice, sushi, just about a little bit of everything. Nothing really outstanding but this too will fill you up quickly. So try not to eat with your eyes here because you'll want to save room for the main act.
This is where you will want to use your coaster. Red means you're full. Green means to keep the nesting coming, and they definitely do. Prime rib, filet mignon wrapped with bacon, pork chops, lamb chops, spare ribs, chicken wings, and those were the only few I could remember. Test it out, see what you like and what you don't like. I'd recommend trying everything before getting seconds of something. There's just a huge variety you don't want to miss out on. And don't worry – if you have it on red, you can always flip it back to green when you're ready. I'm not sure if there's a time limit but they gave us plenty of time to eat.
My favorite part was probably the capirinha station. But at $18 a pop, it was pretty expensive. However, you get to customize it to however you like it. You can choose the flavor you want – passion fruit, lime, strawberry – how much sugar you want in it, and how strong you want it (extra strong for me!)
I also told them it was my boyfriend's birthday and if they could bring out something special. So they brought out a cheesecake with sparklers, which was a nice touch.
I would say – don't go for the food but go for the experience. If you have anybody who hasn't been to a Brazilian steakhouse before, this is definitely one you should take them to.
I came here maybe ten years ago and had a memorable experience. I thought after ten years it can't be good any longer. Wrong! Just as awesome, if not better.
My only reasons I'd give it 4 stars are for the drinks at the bar (not the caprihana fairy) and dessert. They were overpriced. My friends old fashioned was small and not made correctly. Another friend complained hers was small and too sweet. Honestly though, if you have room to drink then props to you. The food is in great abundance!
So we began with the the salad bar. It's recommended not to fill up here but I honestly can't consume that much meat. So I sampled most of the items at the salad bar. The asparagus risotto was creamy and delicious. All the sushi was fresh. The Caesar salad dressing was creamy and flavorful. The mozzarella could have used some basil with it, but was still good.
On to the meat. Service was phenomenal! We got to the point where we all were flipped to red and the waiter actually flipped us back to green to try the meat he had. I'm glad he did. It looked liked ribs but was one of my favorites. The prime rib was also delicious. Another favorite of mine was the bacon wrapped filet mignon.
The desserts? Eh, skip it. I got the chocolate cake which I didn't like. My boyfriend had the caramel cake, which was much better.
Each of us cost $120 with one drink, unlimited meat and salad bar and dessert/coffee. It's definitely a great spot to double date and/or bring out of towners.
Fantastic dining experience. I brought my boyfriend here as a surprise birthday dinner, and was nervously hoping that all the great reviews were true.
If you know you're going there a few days in advance, stick to veggies leading up to that point. You will have copious amounts of meat at this place.
There is the buffet-style open salad bar, which servers various kinds of salad, asparagus risotto (fantastic!), and salmon. Make sure you start there and stock up on the veggies. Once you flip your card from red to green, which means "Go," they will ceaselessly bring out different kinds of steak, pork, turkey, etc.
I was especially impressed by their speedy service. All the servers seem to have an acute sense of spotting green cards on diners' tables, because you don't wait more than 30 seconds between different meats are served.
Our favorites were the sirloin, fried polenta (comes out as a side if you check the box next to it), and pork with Parmesan. We liked that they have authentic Brazilian side dishes, written out in Portuguese, and an extensive list of cachaça.
Two other things we enjoyed other than the food and service: their premium caipirinhas are made right at your table, and there is live bossanova music playing throughout the night.
After this experience, I'd say Brazilian rodízio is a must-do for anyone and everyone!
This steakhouse holds up its reputation & is made for Meat Lovers! The salad bar is great with a phenomenal selection of foods ; Calamari, exquisite sushi rolls, pickled peppers, shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon, stuffed tomatoes, greens, you name it, it's there fixed in some Brazilian spices.
The variety of juicy tender meats are out of this world great. The sirloin, prime ribs, & filet mignon wrapped in bacon were my favorite! But pretty much all the meats were good. I just wish they offered a steak sauce if they did I probably would have been able to eat another 3 ounces.
The Fried Bananas! oh my goodness They were Delicious! I couldn't get enough of them. I somehow made room for dessert and tried the flan it was perfectly made the only thing I did not enjoy was the bitter syrup/sugar melted over. I did have a Brazilian mojito I definitely recommend it.
The service is outstanding ! Dino (manager) & Iniura were very humorous and placed the double green card on our table after they realized we couldn't fit anymore food! I will definitely go back!
First visit here. A small nice place. Service was attentive, and the food was delicious. We tried the octopus, the empanadas, the beet salad, the calamari, the oysters (to die for), and I ordered the ribeye steak with cauliflower. Everything was excellent. I wish the beets in the salad were pickled but regardless they were good with green apple slices and goat cheese. The best dishes were the grilled octopus and oysters. We were so stuffed aftee there was no room for dessert. Wonderful experience.
Happy Yelping!
We came here for an early Father's Day lunch and was very happy with the quality of food and service. Our host (Carlos, I believe) was especially cordial and friendly. The meats were so fresh, tender, and juicy. Nothing was under or over seasoned – just perfect. The salad bar also had a very nice selection of vegetables and carbs to balance out the protein. The servers were also very nice and offered extra cuts to the gentlemen at the table.
Lastly, we were so happy about the $12 parking. It saved us from paying $42 at the Icon across the street and probably 20 minutes of frustration from driving around for street parking.
We'll definitely be back soon!
1990's hotel dining room ambiance aside, this place is good. I think I would go so far as to put it on the same level as some of the better Fogo and Texas de Brazil restaurants, though my personal favorite is Fogo…
Service-wise, can't be beat. You're gonna be super-full here, super-fast. You turn that little card over and the food will start coming at you fast-and-furious. I thought all the meats, possibly with the exception of the flank steak and the lamb, were excellent. The sausage is better than most other places we've been to- as were the pork dishes. The Feijoada is probably the best I've ever had (I'm no connoisseur though), though I've seen much better salad bars at other churrascarias.
The sides were a bit forgettable, but the drinks were strong and tasty (though a bit on the small side). I was tipsy after 1.5 drinks which is always a good sign.
We'll definitely return when we're jonesing for some serious protein…
You really have to come up with a game plan when visiting a churrascaria – just remember, if you're getting the Rodizio Style Dinner, then be cheap with the salad bar so you can optimize on the meats!
As such, I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and we both enjoyed the experience. Salad bar has a lot of great options (including sushi), but I kept my eyes on the prize and got very little servings. The meat selection was great – nearly every type we tried was juicy and bursting with flavor! Definitely try to pace yourself because it's very easy to get full fast. I had to take quite a few breaks before turning my token to the green side.
At the end, some of the waiters came by to sing my boyfriend happy birthday and even gave us dessert – always a plus point in my book!
It's a little pricy if you go for weekend dinner – salad bar and unlimited meat selection puts you at a whopping $65 pp. But I think it's reasonable if it's for unlimited portions of good quality food – if you really want to get the most bang for your buck, make sure you come in with a strategy.