Samba by the Sea - Redondo Beach

Samba by the Sea - Redondo Beach reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   primo

   Los Angeles1 review

   1.0

   Dined on August 19, 2021

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   My wife and I paid $200 for a dinner that should have cost $50. Way Overpriced.
   

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   MzChell

   Los Angeles1 review

   4.0

   Dined on August 16, 2021

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was ok not really what I expected. The food was bland salad bar didn't have much of a variety and the booths were cracked and need repairs But the service was amazing best waiter ever. He was down to earth ,attentive, friendly
   

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   RayL

   Orange County6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on August 15, 2021

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   The restaurant was run down. Needs to be fixed. The food was inedible. Got sick that night after ate at restaurant. This is a full kitchen Nightmare! They need Gordon Ramsay ! I feel bad for the restaurant. This place used to great place to eat. What happened to the place?
   

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   LarryL

   Los Angeles13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 8, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Sangria is the best part of the brunch. Make sure you order the meat rare if you do not like your meat overcooked. They just keep bringing food if you ask for more so make sure you are hungry.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   San Diego12 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on August 8, 2021

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Manager was reasonable to their flaws. There was fly’s on the salad bar. Meat was not to temp requested and very dry, but flavorful. The in house sauces were good. You get a 120 min sit time and it takes 60 minutes for your first plate of meat to even hit the table. We didn’t get the second meat plate until the 120min mark, by that time we were over it. Prices are incorrect on open table. And the complimentary cake offers to us, was charged. Not to mention the drinks took forever and service sucked. Honestly the worst experience I have ever had at a churrasco. Completely recommend Fogo De Chao or Texas De Brazil , if you really want a truly enhanced Brazilian experience.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Los Angeles1 review

   1.0

   Dined on August 8, 2021

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The worst restaurant ever
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Pittsburgh2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on August 6, 2021

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Worse dining experience in a very long time. The food was lack luster the service was the slowest only took 40 min for my drink. Then the food finally shows up and it was horrible overcooked.
   

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   cruzzzer

   Los Angeles1 review

   4.0

   Dined on August 5, 2021

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food, quiet on a Wednesday but the food was excellent. Great sunset view.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on August 1, 2021

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The unlimited option was delicious. The service however was poor. We were left unattended for over an hour. Other tables proceeded to get up and leave as the staff did not return to take orders timely and eat elsewhere. The place needs to be much better organized. It made a poor impression for the small birthday gathering even though we reserved early in advance of the dinner rush. The check also came back wrong as we were being charged for other tables items.
   

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    jknoll81 VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 29, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4

    Experience on 7/28 was not good. Pre-COVID this restaurant was AWESOME. That night; however, there was one waiter for the entire restaurant and 1 bus boy for the entire restaurant. So, it took a very long time to place orders, get refills, etc. It took 45 minutes just to get our drinks. Due to COVID, there was no buffet and everything was served at the table family style. Unfortunately, not all of their sides were offered, just rice, mashed potatoes, and black beans, which were good, but nothing to write home about. All of the meats though were AMAZING!
    

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