Brazilian Restaurants in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Found yourself in a bout of nostalgic longing for the Brazilian pampas and some of its famous churrasco while in hiking through Philadelphia's extensive network of city parks? Well, you're in luck. Center City Philadelphia has a number of Brazilian steakhouses. If you're up for a trek, Northeast Philadelphia, home to a growing Brazilian immigrant population, has many neighborhood Brazilian eateries.

Fogo de Chao

An outpost of Fogo de Chao, the national Brazilian steakhouse chain, is located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, just steps away from City Hall. There, service is conducted gaucho-style, where a roving troupe of waiters armed with giant skewers of meat continuously visit your table to serve you.

Fogo de Chao
1337 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 636-9700
fogodechao.com

Picanha Brazilian Grill

Picanha Brazilian Grill, located in Northeast Philadelphia, adheres to the typical Brazilian steakhouse style, offering table-side barbecue service and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Picanha received an excellent rating of two bells from the Philadelphia Inquirer's noted food critic Craig LaBan. Added bonuses: Picanha is both BYOB and less expensive than the other Brazilian steakhouses located in Center City Philadelphia.

Picanha Brazilian Grill
6501 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 743-4647
picanhagrill.com

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse is located in the Logan Square neighborhood of Center City Philadelphia. Chima follows the aforementioned Brazilian steakhouse model of service and cuisine. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, Chima is great for groups and large parties.

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
1901 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19176
(215) 525-3233
chima.cc

Cantinho Brasileiro Restaurante

This tiny Brazilian eatery is nestled amidst an inconspicuous strip mall storefront in the Rhawnhurst neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. While the decor may not be all that charming, what Cantinho Brasileiro Restaurante lacks in atmosphere it makes up in flavor. The restaurant's cuisine comes from the southern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. The restaurant adheres to the typical Brazilian buffet format, but with a catch: you're charged by the weight of your plate. But, don't worry, Cantinho Brasileiro Restaurante charges around $5 a pound as of 2009, so you won't break the bank filling up your plate.

Cantinho Brasileiro Restaurante
7536 Castor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 745-1381

Article Written By Contributing Writer

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