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| - It's been years since I've been to a Brazilian steakhouse, over a decade if I had think about it. Because of that this was going to be a whole new experience as far as my memory served. My wife and I as well as our neighbors received gift cards for Copacabana back in December of '16 and only until now did we finally get to use them. While there were several locations to visit such as the core, Yonge and Eg, we agreed to go to the one in Vaughan simply because the parking would be easier.
I had noticed weeks before that Saturdays on Open Table were blocked off from making reservations. I had called the reservations number (toll free number for all the locations) and had inquired for an early table at 5pm on a Saturday on the Tuesday of that week and was able to get a table for 4 no problem. They had called me back before noon on Saturday to confirm our reservation and arrival.
As for being in Vaughan this location is not near the Colossus on 7 or near the busy area of Vaughan Mills. It's rather in a quieter part west of the 7/400 megacomplex in a stripmall on Marycroft east of Pine Valley. Upon arriving there was plenty of parking mind you we were an early bunch arriving just before 5pm. The interior has some pretty nice décor and while they weren't set up for the outdoor seating yet the outdoor area is visible from the bar area near the main entrance and it looks like a really nice space.
The way this place works is that each person pays a flat rate of 50 dollars as it's all you can eat. While there's a buffet for both cold and hot items, the meat is brought to your table by individuals who will shave it off spits and with your tongs (each person has a mini tong) you are to get the shavings and use your small side plate to collect it. This concept has been around for a while. There are a wide variety of almost all beef dishes (it is a steak place after all) whether cuts, how it's prepared or what it's placed with. There are too many to mention. In addition to the beef they also have lamb and for an extra special treat they have grilled pineapple as well this is so tasty.
It's very hard as a Yelper to take in the photos of this place. It's a buffet for the cold and hot items as sides but I found myself preoccupied with obtaining meat instead of taking photos so the gist is many people will come to your table and continuously bring you meat and it's all very good. If you are not partial to medium cooked they will do well done requests which may take a bit longer but they don't forget and seemingly are constantly bringing you more morsels to try in a nonstop meat fest.
The cold buffet included a variety of salads, cold cuts such as salami and prosciutto, cheeses such as shaved Padano, blue and cheddar, a variety of breads, pastas and vegetables. The hot buffet had several pasta dishes, potatoes, and other hot sides. The meat here is obviously the main reason for coming however while the sides are just that, sides. If you can eat a lot of meat and enjoy that sort of thing, this place would be worth it for you as an individual. If you can't eat a lot and don't enjoy a wide variety of beef cuts and constant having to interact with servers then this place isn't for you. If you have to think about it for those that really can't eat much 50 dollars for the all you can eat "Rodizio" is a lot if you can't make it worth your while. Still, this place is also an experience and it's a nice treat and change from your everyday dining.
The service and hospitality here seemed better than just good and the servers aren't leaving you wondering when they'll be back again. They are borderline incessant. With drinks, tax and tip expect to pay about 75 dollars a person on average.
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