Costela Brazilian Steak House

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1. MJ

   MelissaJ

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food4service4ambience4

   It was a quiet atmosphere and good food. I think the people who serve the meats could just keep Walking around to all tables; not just the current table.

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2. DD

   DianeD

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Food was good. But for the value I'd say it's a little overpriced.

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3. E

   Emily

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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   We always love eating here. The service and food is amazing.

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4. GN

   GeoffN

   Detroit

   84 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   84 reviews

   Dined on March 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent food. Large portions (this was an a la carte evening). Everything was delicious, and the service was very good--attentive and personal.

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5. VT

   VTOT

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 11, 2023

   overall2food2service2ambience2

   I was recently enlightened to the idea of Brazilian steak houses and seeing that there was one so close had me incredibly excited but by the end of the night I would say I went from a solid 10 on the concept to about a 3. The flow of service felt a strange, at one point we had been confused as to whether or not we were getting what we paid for whereas once the service started it felt rushed. As for the actual quality I can only really say that the grilled pineapple and bacon wrapped filet stood out to me at all which are both pretty hard to screw up. I can’t say I’m impressed with 2/12 items and some jasmine rice supporting the whole trip. In the end when we had been displayed a few choices in dessert and while the display crème brûlée wasn’t necessarily recognizable (dry, split, over burnt) we still went for it. They looked good but ended up tasting like they were made with a ton of salt. For the price you could go anywhere else.

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6. s

   stepheni

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 11, 2023

   overall3food3service5ambience3

   Not sure where to start with this experience…. The staff was friendly enough but difficult to hear our sever. The acoustics of the restaurant could have contributed to that. The initial part of the meal was basically like going to a buffet and the quality was ok , very similar to going to a golden coral. That would be ok if it weren’t for the prices. The meat came out after about 20 minutes and we were served all types of pork , beef, and lamb. It was average to slightly above average. Again , if this was a $15 buffet that would be fine. But it’s not and we expected way higher quality. We got two dinners , two cocktails , and one dessert and our bill was $153 with the mandatory 20% tip they add on. Next time I want a buffet , I’ll go to golden coral or ponderosa. Next time i want a high quality steak , I’ll go to Luckys or Texas Roadhouse.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 4, 2023

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   We arrived early and they accommodated us early. Very much appreciated this act. Service and food are both top notch. Very friendly staff. We will return to dine again. Thank you for a great night. Vince

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8. MG

   MiriamG

   Indiana

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 4, 2023

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   New FAVORITE! Enjoyed the full experience! Excellent service 👏 Thanks for your attentiveness, Gill! 💯 recommend!! The perfect special occasion dinner out! 💕

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 17, 2023

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   Greyson is an outstanding Server. He has waited on our group a couple of times. He is genuinely friendly and definitely cares about his guests. The guys that bring out the samples of meats were also very friendly but I would suggest they pace out their offerings a bit. Before you could finish one selection they were bringing another selection. Seemed a little rushed. My favorite Restaurant in the Tri-Cities!!

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3

    My husband and I wanted to try this place for sometime now. When I told a few people that we planned on eating here they warned us to not come here and we should’ve listened. The restaurant was practically empty for the first 25 minutes we were there. I ordered the salmon and it was the saltiest salmon I’ve ever had. The server was nice so I’m not knocking that but the cook needs to step it up because the food was just not good at all.

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11. A

    Anonymous

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

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    I never provide reviews, but my experience was so bad that it motivated me to create my first one to prevent what happened to me from happening to anyone else. The meat was spoiled. I tried the bacon wrapped chicken and it tasted spoiled, thought it was a fluke. Tried a piece of filet mignon and a piece of picanha and they were both also spoiled. At this point I gave up, and left. Also, the gaucho brought out the meat one small morsel at a time. I would rather go to Texas de Brazil or Fogo de Chão any day, where they bring you out whatever you want however much you want. You almost never have to wait for meat at either franchise. To top it off, it was Valentine’s Day and this completely ruined the night as the spoiled meat made my significant other feel sick. I still had to pay The only positive feedback I have is that the bartender was excellent. The drinks were perfect and he was fast, professional, and provided great service.

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12. PP

    PatrickP

    Detroit

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3

    I have to say we were disappointed in our visit to Costela. Service was very poor. Drinks had to be requested to be refilled twice before it was done, dirty plates were not pulled after finishing eating, requested to see the dessert tray and it was a good 15 minutes before the server returned. Overall, food was good but for the price point I felt the salad/appetizer bar could have had more variety. Just not a positive experience.

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13. K

    Kathy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A different dining experience than other restaurants.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a wonderful time! Service was fantastic

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went for 2 birthdays. Everyone loved the food and experience.

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16. CS

    CS23

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

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    Absolutely amazing experience! We will most definitely be back.

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17. MD

    MatthewD

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

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    Dinner at Costela was AMAZING!! The Churrasco Experience was perfect for our Anniversary! The salad bar was fresh with lots of salad options, the smoked salmon delicious and the lobster bisque lovely! Our favorite meats were the filet, lamb, sausage and garlic picanha!

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a delicious and beautiful meal on Thursday, which means we ordered off the menu. Our waiter, Gill, was professional, warm and welcoming, an expert in answering our questions about everything on the menu. The meal was well paced, and Gill kept us apprised of when our meal would be ready five minutes from when he placed the meals in front of us. He didn’t hover. He didn’t overstay with conversation, but checked in on us taking cues from our conversation and progress enjoying our meals. Gill was excellent. Plated, our meal was colorful and beautiful, and just as delicious as we anticipated. The setting was warm, decadent, and every table had more than plenty of room to offer a feeling of privacy, but with a wide open view of the well appointed interior as well as the lovely Saginaw River. This restaurant will impress a date (provided nobody is a vegetarian, and especially not a vegan), and would be wonderful for any occasion a couple or many would like to enjoy an authentic experience and be able to have conversations throughout the night.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic experience! Food and service were both wonderful. We’ll be back in the future.

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20. EM

    EricM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5

    We wanted to order off the menu and didn't know it was meat & buffet. $27 for skimpy salad bar was way over priced.

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21. LE

    LoganE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

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    Had my first date there. It was very nice. Only thing I didn’t like was the chicken. Everything else was good.

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22. m

    mikej

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Food quality and taste was very good. Wait time between food items was a problem. Also wine menu listed a wine we were interested in as available by the glass but the waiter later had to tell us it was only available by the bottle. Offered some other wines. Reservation site did not mention only a limited menu available for New Year's Eve dinning.

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23. CR

    CarolR

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent meal and atmosphere! Definitely best in Bay City area!!

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24. AC

    AnnC

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    The ambiance was good, menu offered plenty of options, the server was very nice and the food was very good. Service was a little slow, we asked for water twice and did not receive, we asked for more bread, never received and had some drain/fruit flies join us for dinner. Although we experienced some issues, we will be back.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Fun experience!

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26. SS

    ShadenaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

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    My daughter was well pleased with this establishment I chose for her 19th birthday celebration.

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27. MS

    MarkS

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Another fine meal from the friendly and accommodating staff. The kitchen consistently produces first class, well presented and flavorful food...at very reasonable prices.

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28. DJ

    DJD77

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Pricey, but very nice, and the food was very good. The hostess was kind of ubrupt and was not smiling, and we had reservations. Our server, though, was nothing short of amazing from her quick service, to her recommendations. She also had impeccable timing from starters & soup to when entrees were brought out. I had the Picahna steak and my wife had the cherry glazed lamb chops. Value for food for the lamb not great, but I would get the steak again in a heartbeat. Lobster bisque was also very good.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Lamb Chops are great

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30. D

    David

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    Food was good not outstanding as I thought it would be for the price and i wish the meats were cooked better, the chicken was kinda dry but our server was nice but forgot my drink and had to ask for it to remind him. The gentleman coming around with the meat skewers was new but did a fantastic job and was super nice. Probably won't return for the Sunday experience but want to try a regular dinner day. My reservation said it was our anniversary but no one acknowledged that or asked if we were celebrating anything. But not a bad experience overall

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    davidv

    Charleston

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A ton of great food and very large portions! Our leftovers made a wonderful lunch.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Just a dinner with friends

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience5

    This is not a regular Brazilian Steak house….they are very stingy with the meat. Refused to give us extra portions of a specific meat we wanted.

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34. AK

    ArtK

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    This is probably my fault but didn't realize that they no only offer the true churrasco style and served rodízio sytle on Sundays. Food was good, Service was better. Of course we will be back, but probably only on Sundays for the time being.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    We had a 6:15 dinner reservation. The restaurant was not very packed and we were seated at our table immediately. We were then poured waters and told that someone would be back to take our drink orders and to go over the menu with us. 45 minutes later, multiple attempts to get the attention of someone to take our order, and we decided to get up and leave. I was really looking forward to tasting the food and it looked / smelled amazing on everyone else’s plates.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience5

    Walked in at our reservation time and said hi to the five staff at the door standing there—no response. I thought off the bat that was pretty rude. No hello, how are you, not even a smile. After five minutes of awkwardly standing there with no interaction one of them asked TWICE which I answered TWICE “do you have reservations”…which we did. They were not attentive whatsoever and I felt that set the vibe right then and there. Five people standing there and didn’t even look at us or say hello as we stood there for five minutes? Not acceptable. Our waitress was super sweet so we were happy with her. However that’s about as far as it went. The lamb chops were small and tough, chicken was dry, the Alfredo pasta was dry and cold. Mashed potatoes were also cold. However my steak was cooked well and very good. Not sure about $33 good, but it was definitely better than the other food at our table. The prices of the meals were not inexpensive by any means and the price should reflect the quality, which it did not. Way too expensive for the sub par quality 100%. I wish we would have just went to Real Seafood and spend our $150 there instead. We will not be back.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

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    The food was excellent and so was the service. The ambience was amazing and the noise level was kept at the minimum. I’ll definitely return.

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38. SM

    ShannonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2022

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    It took extremely long to get our food. No fault of our waitress and bartender who were awesome. The kitchen staff has to do better.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3

    Do not come here thinking it’s a normal Brazilian steakhouse. They only do the full Brazilian exp on Sundays. No where does it say that on the website nor OpenTable at time we went. The place was pretty much empty on a Saturday night at 6pm. Not a good sign.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My wife and I had never been to Costela before, but had heard great things from family and friends. Our meal was fantastic and our server was very attentive and friendly. We highly recommend Costela and will be back again!

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