When I found out that I would be going to an all you can eat Brazilian BBQ for dinner one night, my carnivorous side got pretty excited. I don't know of too many places like this, but Copacabana is definitely the most well known Brazilian BBQ that I know of. Everyone who's been there had great things to rave about, so that just added to my anticipation. Bottomless meat for a fixed prix of $35? YES PLEASE!
I arrived a bit earlier than my reservation, and ended up waiting a bit. It was really hot inside the restaurant, probably from all the grilling and the wide open entrance to the patio where all the A/C seeped away. Not too big of a deal because I was nicely distracted by the belly dancing and martial arts performances that were on display for the dinner guests!
For a drink, you must try the "Caiprinha" ($9.25). It's the National Brazilian Drink consisting of Cachaca, Muddled Limes and Sugar. It comes in a small little glass but BOY was it strong!
The food is served rodizio style where several servers cycle around each table with spears of meat, and shave you pieces of it if you choose so.
All the meats were perfectly cooked, but a tad too salty for my tasting. The ribs were one of the highlights, and the cheese infused prime rib. Yes you read that right. The cheese was just oozing out of the meat as the server cut it. A must try!
The pinapple, like everyone else says, is AMAZINGGGG. Grilled with a sweet cinnamon sprinkle, it was just delicious. They serve this throughout dinner service, but it's good enough to be dessert!
They also have corn breads, cheese breads, and deep fried bananas which you can order from the waitress (not rodizio style). Quite good as well!
If you're looking for a different type of dining experience, live entertainment, and a place to satisfy your insatiable carnivorous tendencies, I would definitely recommend you try out Copacabana. I will also recommend you eat vegetarian the day after to balance it out...