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I chose to visit Bairrada Churrasqueira on a whim after visiting a closed Barque Smokehouse. At first glance, Bairrada is just another family owned independent restaurant. At second glance, it was a restaurant dedicated to the Portuguese community and culture. I felt like the only non-Portuguese patron in the restaurant... and it felt good. Good because they treated me like one of their own. The restaurant was packed from the front of the house, all the way to where I sat on the back patio. It was such a great atmosphere. The people around were all having a good time, sitting around family and friends, sharing food and laughs. I loved the restaurant the moment I sat down. It was like I was invited to someone's backyard bbq for a family reunion. Wonderful.
So the sun was out, the skies were clear and the trees provided us with shade. The food was awesome as well. All family style portions, but also good for an extra hungry individual. They had crowns beside menu items that represented customer favourites. I had a bbq chicken platter with rice, potatoes and olives. My friend had the prime rib with the same trimmings.
Although we finished the plates ourselves, we both needed long Sunday naps after wards. I dragged out our conversations though. i wanted to stay longer and enjoy the weather, people and friendly conversations with our servers. Even when the servers dropped plates on the ground, everyone would yell OPA! and made the situation so much less embarrassing.
I loved it here. I will go back soon. The food is very reasonably priced and the portions are very generous. The recommendations, service and overall atmosphere are what make this place a 5.
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