The chicken parmesan was decent but not quite as good as I remembered. Prices have gone up quite a bit since my last visit. Still, the place has that cozy feel and the staff were friendly enough. I sat near the window and felt comfortable the whole meal. Just wish the portion matched the price a little better.

The caipirinhas here are seriously good, best I found near the beach. We grabbed a table with friends and the vibe was super lively, perfect for hanging out. 🍹

The picanha was really tender, seasoned just right. Caipirinha hit the spot too. Solid rodizio spot, price felt fair for what you get. Only thing is the seating area gets a bit cramped when it&#39;s busy, but that&#39;s pretty standard for these places.

The kilo buffet here has good variety, especially the desserts. Price is a bit steep for what you get though. Quality&#39;s decent, but I&#39;d only come back if I&#39;m really hungry.

Decent spot for a quick lunch. The self-service buffet is a fair deal, pasta was solid. Nothing fancy, but it does the job. Staff were friendly enough. Got a bit loud near the street though, so don&#39;t expect a quiet meal. Fine if you&#39;re in the area and need something fast.

Stopped by for a quick bite and grabbed the pitanga sorbet. Tasted like real fruit, not that fake sugary stuff. Lots of vegan options too, which is nice. Place was busy but the line moved fast. Good spot if you&#39;re in a hurry and want something fresh.

Great spot for a quick bite. Fried stuff came out crispy and not greasy, beer was ice cold. Around $10 a plate, $5 for a local brew. Solid.

The banana smoothie was really good and they&#39;re open late, which is handy. Plenty of options for a quick bite or a drink. Service was friendly and I didn&#39;t have to wait long.

We came for dinner and the food was pretty good. Had the tasting menu, everything came out looking nice and tasted fresh. Service was fine, nothing over the top. They even brought back a snack we seemed to like, which was a nice touch. Only thing is it&#39;s a bit pricey for what you get, but overall a decent spot.

Buffet had plenty of options and the old mansion setting is pretty cool. Staff kept trying to grab my plate before I was done, kinda annoying. Decent for the price though.

The draft beer was really good, and the staff were nice. Just wish the bill had been clearer about the 10% surcharge&mdash;kind of caught me off guard at the end.

The house blend beef was really good&mdash;tender and flavorful, exactly what I needed that night. Staff were nice too, no complaints there. Just a heads up: seating is super limited and parking around the area can be a bit of a headache. I&rsquo;d still go back for that beef though. 🥩

The smoked lemonade is the move here. Got the brisket and it was decent, could&#39;ve been more tender though. Prices are fair for what you get.

Came for the chicken, stayed for the chocolate cake. Place is easy to miss, no sign outside, but inside it feels like a cozy house. Lighting was warm, made everything look softer. Food was good, though the cake was the real star. Kinda wish I had room for another slice.

Live music by the water was cool, place had good energy. Pizza was alright, nothing crazy. The cover charge and drink thing felt kinda touristy though.

The private rooms are pretty cozy, and the menu shows real care. I had the fish and it was fresh, cooked just right. Not fancy, but solid. Place feels a bit hidden, which I like. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Buffet was still fresh even late afternoon. That&rsquo;s rare for a city center spot. The veranda seating is a plus but honestly I just came for the food.

The buffet spread was solid&mdash;plenty of fresh salads and hot dishes that were well-seasoned. A bit of a drive to get there, but the wine list made it worth it.

The grilled salmon was perfectly seasoned, not dry at all. The a&ccedil;a&iacute; bowl tasted fresh, though a bit small for the price. Left full but not heavy.

Nice spot to grab a quick a&ccedil;a&iacute;. Chill vibe, though service was just alright. Loved the granola topping.

The fish here is always fresh and the menu has plenty of options. Simple spot but does the job when you need a quick bite. Solid choice for casual Japanese food.

The corn croquette is the reason I keep coming back. Waitresses are quick and friendly. Cakes are decent but the croquette is the real deal.

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