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| - Definitely a must-try for Charlotteans! Went here on a Saturday night date a little while back.
Atmosphere: Very dark inside. White tablecloths. Dress business casual or wear a tie. We went at about 8PM and it was very lively, not like a night club, but lots of people eating dinner. The seating is fairly close together, which is my only complaint. There's a bar/lounge area on the second floor which is a great place to enjoy a quiet drink afterwards.
Service: I'm writing this review assuming that readers know the concept behind a Brazilian steakhouse. It's one of the few environments where the wait staff can be attentive but not annoying. The whole bit about "turning your card over" is more theory than practice; waiters will notice whether you have an empty plate and they do ask before slicing up food for you. Wine was brought out promptly and water glasses were refilled regularly.
Food: Definitely lives up to the buzz! I'd write about the specifics of each type of meat, but I had tried so many different things it would be impossible. The standouts include the ribeye, filet mignon, leg of lamb, and pork sausage. The only thing I recall not liking was the pork loin which was way over-seasoned. Yes, the steak is going to be better at Sullivan's, and the seafood is going to be better at Upstream, but if you're looking for "all of the above" and the quality still being among the best in Charlotte, look at Chima. Salad bar is worth going for also.
Would I go back? Without a doubt. Not as often as I'd like to, however... because you've got to spend about $120-150 with food ($40 a plate), wine, dessert, tip, etc.
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