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Novilhos Brazilian Steak House

12405 SE 38th St, Bellevue, WA, 98006
  • (425) 603-1111
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  • Steve B.

    Ok, I tried this place again. This time with my wife. Last review was a one-star for the poor service received. However, I did mention the food is good, rather, awesome. This brings me back to try one more time. Most waiters are much nicer, I'm thinking they must've had some serious training done. This place once again, is voted my favorite Bellevue restaurant!

    (5)

  • Mau M.

    Best Brazilian rodizio in Seattle. Much better than it's counterpart Ipanema Grill in Seattle Great food and great service Highly recommend it

    (5)

  • Michael G.

    It's hard to find anything wrong with Novilhos. Coming off a fresh visit to an inferior rodizio place in Seattle a couple weekends ago *cough! grill at Ipanema *cough* this was a pleasant relief. The service is impeccable. Maybe smothering to a small degree... likely due to us being lucky enough to dine while the owner was present.. (and staff consequently on their "best behavior") but otherwise excellent. The atmosphere is classy. Nice woodpaneling, great motif throughout, including the bar. Everyone is dressed impeccably, as well. The rodizio is excellent. Unlike the servers at Ipanema that look miserable, the servers don't blink an eye if you turn down an offering (do this with the... uh, mozarella covered Tri Tip? wth). They'll even bring extra of something particular if you like it (do this with the Pichana. Pichana or rump roast is the best of rodizio IMO and having it several places, Novilhos does it well). The salad bar has some nice offerings, such as chacruterie and deviled eggs with an anchovie and risotto but don't kid yourself. Go to eat meat and drink some nice cocktails. Had the cab and a moscow mule. They didn't have ginger beer (used ginger ale instead) but the cab was fine and they seemed to have a pretty nice variety with the glance I paid to their wine list. I will definitely come back, my wife and I enjoyed it. As a small bonus, it is an easy drive from the East Renton Highlands and that inflates their value even more. What can I say? We don't have the selection over here on the east... southeast side but this place stands on its own.

    (5)

  • Kevin H.

    Came here to celebrate with my girlfriend. The place is set up really nicely with good decor. They offer 16 different meats which were okay. There were some that I liked more than others but the quality was not worth $50. The side dishes were good. But again, I emphasize that the price is not the meal. The lava cake with ice cream was delicious. This would just be a one time experience.

    (3)

  • Stefanie H.

    This place was legit. I've never been to a Brazilian Steakhouse, and this was right up my alley. All you can eat meat?! Ha! Seriously though, it was great. The staff is super helpful and will guide you through the process if you've never been before. It is pretty pricy, we went at lunch which I've heard isn't quite as bad. I see Groupon or Living Social deals for them all the time--I would definitely go that route!

    (4)

  • Laura G.

    I do not think words can express how disappointed we were. While there are 16 different types of meat available, only two we're good, not great, but good. The salad bar has many offerings. The mushroom risotto was a little more than aldente , and the other offerings on the bar we're good, but again, not great. I've been to Brazilian steakhouses before, and again this one left us highly disappointed.

    (2)

  • Kim L.

    I came here with some friends for the Seattle Restaurant week promotion that was still going on. We got the salad bar, garlic mashed potatoes, fried bananas, the cheesy bread and 5 different types of all you can eat meats for $28. My favorite meats were the coxa de franco (chicken leg) and the picanha (rump steak). Our waitress was nice and so were the guys that came around with the meats.

    (3)

  • KT E.

    Took a friend here for her birthday and we had a great time! Lots of meat! The cheesy bread, like everyone else said, was amazing!!!!!!!! We still saved room for the yummy desserts! This was a really fun dining experience!

    (5)

  • André N.

    The good: Good atmosphere, clean, nice staff; Pão de queijo (you can find it at PCC); Feijoada (black beans), farofa (you should try it with rice and black beans). Caipirinhas The bad: Not a real Brazilian Churrascaria. Some foods served like meatballs, chicken wings, strogonoff, you will never find in any churrascaria in Brazil. It doesn't make any sense. They try to please the American customer and I understand that but it is weird to me. The meat was below average in my opinion. It was kinda hard actually. Not as tender as it is in Brazil or Argentina. Insanely overpriced, overrated. Going to try Fogo de Chão next week in Florida.

    (2)

  • Colleen S.

    I drove all the way from Tacoma to be turned away. Apparently overbooked "reservations" take priority over patrons that are actually standing in front of them willing to pay. Um, hello? We were guaranteed money for your business... Normally I wouldn't write a negative review like this, but this isn't the first time they've disappointed in booking/seating.

    (1)

  • Aly K.

    I liked it better than Ipanema in downtown Seattle. Nicer place, better options/food. The meat all seemed a little more on the rare side each cut i got, but not bad. I still think fogo de chao is my favorite (more quite.intimate), but this is definitely a great Seattle alternative. It's a fun time so i recommend it!

    (4)

  • Liya I.

    The place is elegant and clean. Best place for meat eaters, the salad bar are deliciously awesome. Good place to go for a special occasions. It's a buffet so come hungry.

    (5)

  • Leigh F.

    If you're going to have someone work the front of the restaurant, you might want to make sure it's a person who will actually greet customers and make them feel welcome in your establishment. Upon entering, no one said hello or greeted us; the man simply grabbed some drink menus and began walking, so we had no choice but to follow him back. Reservations: Honestly, I don't think you need them, unless you are coming with a party larger than 10. I came with a group of 8 on a Friday night and there were plenty of open tables. I will say that the people who answer the phones/make the reservations could stand to be more polite. I made reservations a week ahead of time and then had to call a few days before to let them know that the number had changed. Both people I spoke with were less than friendly and seemed more irritated than willing to help. The service: It was ok. There were times when we requested more small side dishes, but had to constantly remind the waiter until we received the order more than 20 minutes later. Our waiter was friendly, but seemed flustered the entire night and I don't really know why because our section was nowhere near full. The servers with the meat came around pretty frequently, but towards the end of the night, they started skipping members of our party who still had their cards flipped on green. THE FOOD: Dinner is $46/person. I'd say for the quality and quantity, it's worth it. As far as the side dishes go, I found the salmon with capers, mushroom risotto, and potato salad to all be very delicious. The cheese bread is also really good as well. The meat was all on the salty side, with some of the cuts being extremely fatty/gristly, but in general it was not bad. I would probably only come here again if I were celebrating a birthday or some other event. This really isn't a place that I would choose for dinner on a regular night. I have to say that throughout the entire experience, starting from the time I made the reservations, it seemed like the staff was more inconvenienced by our presence than actually caring about/wanting to provide excellent service to the restaurant patrons.

    (3)

  • Kahlil B.

    It's just meat they slice off of a stick, right? I mean, how many kinds could they really have? How good could it really be? All restaurants should work this way. They just walk up to the table with a giant skewer of meat and ask you if you want any. Of course you do. That's why you're here. Go nuts.If you're a meat lover, you have to come here

    (4)

  • Steele H.

    Super good food! High quality meat, way better then others in Seattle area. Staff are quick and friendly! It's worth the money!

    (4)

  • Myranda M.

    Amazing food. Meat is on a stop and go basis. Delicious drinks and I want to eat their cheese bread everyday for the rest of my life.

    (5)

  • Matthew M.

    We'll just call this a strategic 3 star review, shall we? I showed up by myself about an hour before closing when I found out it was a reservations only kinda place. Then I found out it was $51 for dinner. Yikes!The hostess was very friendly and was able to seat me because it was a slow period and Thursday. Got seated immediately and was greeted by my server (I think?). It was hard to tell because I had this first guy, and then some girl who came around often refilling water and offering server type requests. Meat is great as expected. The beef ribs come by way of a wooden chopping board and melt like pot roast off the bones. Not convinced they needed to use a knife. All the other meats were great too. I would recommend staying away from the sausages, chicken, and other "cheaper" meats. After all, you came for the exotic, right? There are 17 cuts according to the girl who was helping me. I probably had 7 or so different ones ranging from top sirloin, filet, a couple cheesy ones (they literally had cheese on them), and lamb. All were delicious. The female server then offered me a coffee. I asked if it was included in the dinner to which she said, "yes." So I enjoyed my coffee and request a few more of the fried plantains as my cheap mans dessert. Then the bill comes. Coffee is listed as an almost $3 charge. Apparently, it's not so included as I was informed earlier. A few mins go by and I ask the male server to find the girl that was also helping me. "She's gone home." How convenient. I advise what she had told me and get some attitude about how it's not actually included. He then offers the manager. Manager comes by and basically tries to tell me I'm lying and that there is no way this 3+ year tenured female server would have told me that. He offers to take it off the bill anyway with a clear disdain. Bottom line I guess is the experience is obviously overpriced, the meat and certain side dishes were very good, and overall I had a decent experience. The last few minutes though left a bad taste and that's the most important time to leave your guests feeling great about their experience. Fail.

    (3)

  • Linna S.

    A lot of bang for your buck! A bit on the pricey side but well worth it. So bring your stretchy pants and be prepared to overindulge. LOL. I enjoyed every meat selection but the LAMB. I'm a little bias when it comes to lamb though so dont take my word for it. I just cant get pass the aroma. The salad bar was pretty spectacular as well. I like variety and a lot of choices so this makes me a fan.

    (4)

  • Sarah L.

    Maybe it was an off night, but the meat was inedible. Risotto was undercooked to the point of crunchy. Half the salad bar was just salad toppings...$130 later for two people with NO DRINKS, this was a pretty sad performance. 4 stars??!!

    (1)

  • Dave H.

    Our first visit was a bit of a goof. We have a teenage son and were looking for restaurants where he could eat his weight in food. Someone suggested Novilhos and it quickly became a family favorite. If you're a vegetarian, don't bother. If you're a carnivore, the delicious meats circle the room and will continue to pile up on the plate until you say stop. The salad bar is nice (don't fill up on it) and the cheese bread, fried polenta and plantains are a nice addition to the steak, chicken, sausage, pork, ribs and other meaty delights. The service was attentive and pleasant and the food was tasty. Give it a try.

    (5)

  • Noel B.

    5 stars for the meat, 2 for the service. We came for restaurant week. It was a good deal at $28. It was a shortened menu, but that was fine with us. All the meats were amazing and the guys that serve the meat stopped by our table a few times to give us stuff off the "normal" menu that wasn't offered for the restaurant week menu. Our waiter pretty much disapeared, and we had to wait FOREVER to have our dirty plates taken away. I am a firm believer in customer service, and this place was seriously lacking. My friends drink wasn't amazing, it was an insanely sour glass of lime pulp basically. however, he wine I had was fantastic. I would definitely come back and give it a second shot simply because the meat was so good, and the salad bar wasn't shabby either. Hopefully the service is better next time around.

    (3)

  • Vivian H.

    3.5 stars. I took my BF out for dinner here. I had never been to a Brazilian steakhouse before, so I was very excited. We sat, ordered drinks, and then got started at the salad bar. There were several hot food offerings, such as meatballs, salmon, and risotto. None of them seemed very appetizing. They offered half boiled eggs topped with anchovy and a creamy mayo-like sauce, beef carpaccio, roasted asparagus, mushroom salad, salami and cheese plate, and more. Then there was your standard salad bar with lettuce, tomatoes, dressing, etc. Unfortunately, nothing was appealing enough for seconds. Then came the meat! When they say something is medium rare, to me, it was actually more like rare, so unless you like it really bloody, ask for medium. I usually like medium rare, but this time it was too bloody for me. I really enjoyed the beef ribs and the house special top sirloin they had that night. To be honest, nearly everything was good. But I do not eat lamb so I cannot write about that, but the lamb chop was definitely my BF's favorite of the night. Everything was very juicy and tender. The only ones that I did not like bacon wrapped chicken. The chicken was overcooked and dry. I almost forgot about the sides. They gave us cheese bread, fried polenta, fried bananas and, mashed potatoes. Honestly, that cheese bread is AMAZING. The inside is gooey and bready, like it was the perfect combo of bread and cheese fused together. SO GOOD. After the meal, we had the after-dinner dessert drink that is supposed to aid with digestion. Boy was that strong! Overall, it was a great experience, but I don't think I would do it again.

    (3)

  • Alexandra M.

    Ambience is nice and quiet. The restaurant is clean and has a more upscale atmosphere than surrounding restaurants in the area. Service was also great; we chose to sit at a quiet, more intimate corner of the restaurant, but we never felt like the waiters did not come to us frequently enough. In terms of food, this is probably the best Brazilian steakhouse in WA. I did feel like like the meats were a little too oily or cheesy, but none of my friends have felt the same, so I guess it's just me. If you're familiar with Brazilian or Argentinean steakhouses, this will not be too special. However, I've brought friends who have never had Brazilian steak before, and Novilhos made a great first impression to them.

    (4)

  • Jen H.

    Love this place, we go often and have gotten to know the different staff members and they are all very nice. Julio (Gaucho) and Marco Mazon (Manager) are always friendly and treat us like family along with the other Gaucho's who have waited on us. The house special is to die for and the meat is always seasoned to perfection. If you have a favorite, just ask they will make sure it will come to your table quickly. The hot and cold salad bar has a wide selection for every palate. You can't go without ordering desert. The creme brulee is my favorite, and I am not a fan of deserts. If you are looking for a great place to celebrate a birthday, go on a romantic dinner, or just want great food you should go to Novilhos in Bellevue/Factoria.

    (5)

  • Cassie N.

    This is the carnivore's fantasy dreamland. I took my man here last year for his birthday and we had a BLAST, we received a coupon for our next visit so we went again for our anniversary. This place boasts and rotates 17 kinds of meat during dinner for $48. This includes their salad bar, unlimited cheese bread, fried polenta, grilled banana and mashed potato. During lunch it's 13 different kinds of meat and a more limited salad bar but only for $26. Guys come around with GIAGANTIC kebabs of meat and you pick at your heart's content. There is a little puck on your table. Green means go, red means stop. The cheese bread aka Pao De Queijo is delicious and distracting, so be careful. They taste almost exactly like how they do in Brazil. They sell it on every street corner over there). I went to Brazil for 3 months when I was younger.) The fried polenta is yummy too and very reminiscent of Cheetos. The grilled bananas and mashed potato are okay. If it's your first time here I would get just one plate of salad and focus on the meat. Also if you go on the weekdays its a little slower so meat rotation is a little slower but be patient, everything does come around. We were there for a little over an hour and saw all 17 meats. You can even ask for the meats if you don't see what you want. The weekends are a lot busier but the meat rotations come faster. I really like the bacon wrapped filet mignon, hot wings, garlic beef and lamb chops. The sirloins and leg of lamb is good too. The lamb chops are my FAVORITE! Juicy, crispy and not too gamey. I always ask for two chops because they go fast! I find that their pork preparations are a bit dry and any of the meats with cheese on it was were pretty lame. They will ask you how you like your meat but most of it is cooked to well. Sometimes medium to rare... It's not perfect but juicy, tender and flavorful for the most part. This isn't fine dining, perfectly cooked steak from the best steakhouse, it is after all technically a buffet if sorts but its good for what it is. Service is excellent, it was better the first time we came here but still good the second time. The servers are very attentive and they make sure you have all you need. This place definitely brings back fond memories of when I was in Brazil. Good food with great service both times we went.. I probably won't be back for awhile since i still can't move but I will definitely be back again someday.

    (5)

  • Cassie O.

    In the past, we always visited Novilhos for special occasions in Bellevue. So for a special occasion we went to the Seattle location to show off our city to a special out of town friend and left disgusted. We had to ask for filet minion 4 times before they brought it. The view was nice but the crowd was a majority of obese people. We got the feeling it was a buffet style restaurant but they serve you meat. HORRIBLE experience trying to use Groupon, I ended up having to do battle with the manager and left in tears. Never again will we go here! Our guest was appalled at the unhealthy life styles represented at this restaurant, the lack of quality meat and the rudeness of the manager.

    (1)

  • Charlene L.

    MEAT MEAT MEAT! Welcome to the land where only carnivores survive! They do have a salad bar, but it was not a typical SALAD bar.. more a cold bar, if you will. Cold cuts, cheeses, olives, a few hot dishes, and carbs. But don't fill up here! Take advantage of the all you can eat, tableside carved meat :) There was quite a variety. But to be honest, I wish there was more.. flavor! Although i appreciated the fact that the service was attentive and great at working with my request for medium rare meats, I felt like the flavors were.... lackluster. I think of all the meats I tried, which were a bunch, I might have liked 2 of them.. and I say LIKE, not LOVE. Overall, great experience with the service, and the tableside buffet of meats. But, for the price you pay, I rather go to Daniels and get one steak that I know I will love.

    (2)

  • Vicky C.

    I can understand why the price per person was so steep due to the massive amount of meat that was available for you to consume. However, I was a bit disappointed that the seasoning of most of the meats was just salt or surface seasoning. The temperature of the meat was hard to get as well because when we asked for Medium Well, we would just get the end piece in which one side would be charred and well done while the opposite was medium rare. The Salad Bar was full of hot and cold choices. I would have liked to see a small area for sauces for the meats since I would have greatly enjoyed some horseradish to go with my steak. Filet Mignon was the highlight of the night. It was cooked perfectly and melted in our mouths. Service was excellent since we had our waters refilled regularly and they offered to change our plates often. Our server was constantly checking in on us but did not properly hand the table off after her shift because of an error on our bill and there was a very long delay on processing the payment.

    (3)

  • M L.

    Came here for happy hour today. The food is good, but the service should be improved more!

    (1)

  • Chompy C.

    I love this place. I save up all day so I am starving by the time I get there so I have room for everything! Even then I have to throw in the towel eventually because the meat just keeps coming! I went for lunch and for dinner on different occasions. I felt the selection at lunch was better (more extensive) than the selection at dinner but both were excellent regardless. Love Love Love! Can't wait to bring my family from out of town here!

    (5)

  • Caitlin H.

    This is the third churrascaria I've been to, and as always, the problem is that the food just isn't worth the cost. If I'm paying $50 (plus tax and tip) for dinner, I expect it to be superb. There was tons of stuff on the salad bar, but it just wasn't my thing. They had chicken stroganoff, meatballs, white rice, mushroom salad, mango salad, ceviche (which tasted like nothing at all), a meat tray (all stuff that was not good), roast potatoes, beans, farofa, quinoa salad, cubes of cheese, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, green olives, olive salad, pasta salad, and chicken salad. Even the strips of bacon on the salad bar weren't worth eating. The bruschetta just tasted like tomato salsa; the regular pieces of bread were hard and tasteless, and the balls of cheese (mozzarella maybe?) were one of the grossest things I've ever eaten. I had read rave reviews about the risotto here, but I didn't like the odd cheese taste or the crunchy, undercooked rice. The unlimited cheesy bread sounded like a good idea, but it was made with a cheese that I didn't like, so even that wasn't edible. They also give you three sides. The fried polenta was just weird. I think the cinnamon-fried plantains were probably okay, except that I don't like bananas. The mashed potatoes were fine, but nothing to write home about. The meat itself was disappointing. It was all either tough and dry, or just squishy. We tried everything they had, except for the parmesan pork, flank steak, and lamb chops, which we were never offered, even though we were there for quite a while. The spicy chicken wing wasn't bad, but it was way too spicy. The sausage tasted a lot like bratwurst; chicken legs never seem to work out right at these places (just greasy and fatty, and the same goes for the leg of lamb); the bacon-wrapped chicken was alright, but not really worth eating; and even the mozzarella steak was stringy and unpleasant, but at least it had some nice cheese on it. The BBQ pork ribs had a sweet sauce, but they were still squishy. The beef ribs tasted a lot like an overcooked pot roast; the bacon-wrapped filet mignon mushy. The garlic beef, like most of the meats, had no flavor at all. The atmosphere is not what you pay $50 a person for. It's hectic, crowded, and loud, with servers rushing all over the place. You practically have to yell in order for anyone to hear you. Despite the numerous servers, my mom's water glass was empty for at least 20 minutes, and she finally had to flag someone down to have it filled, which is unacceptable. Don't be fooled by the enticing pictures on the restaurant's website; coming here to eat bland, overcooked, cheap cuts of meat is a complete waste of money. As terrible as The Grill from Ipanema is, it's actually still better than this place.

    (1)

  • Blaze V.

    Pretty sweet restaurant. Very clean and classy. Took my wife here to celebrate our 4 year anniversary. Be prepared to eat some meat because the waiters just keep coming with skewers of meat (when your coin is turned to green) My advice would be don't drink beer because it'll make you full. .. abd go easy on the sides that they have to offer you there or else you won't have room for the meat.

    (5)

  • Patrick O.

    Took my girlfriend there for date night. Upon being seated we were told the waitress was new. This's ended up being no factor at all. She did very well for the little she had to do. The guy training her was able to recommend a wine that I enjoyed with dinner. The "salad" bar had a great selection of appetizers, salad, and some finger food. You could have made a meal from that table alone. Then they brought out the cheesy bread. Delicious! I wish I could get more right now. Now on to the meats. There are 16 available to eat and I think I tried every one twice just to be sure. I even had to take a few breaks and just sip my water to calm the meat sweats. Personal favorites were the lamb chops, filet miñon, bacon wrapped tenderloin, and the house special top sirloin. Easily able to choose how well the meat was cooked as long as you don't eat it well done. All in all I would definitely go back though I may starve myself for 24 hours prior.

    (5)

  • Jaè D.

    Decent food, over priced, customer service sucks. The cheese bread everyone talks about is really not good at all. If you want a good steak I would recommend going to Ruth Chris. The filet this place served was so tough I couldn't even cut it with a knife. There were several kind of beef mostly low grade cuts and there were not many other types of meats. Only chicken and lamb. They only brought out the chicken and lamb after complaining about the meat line up. All and at all worth the money!!!!

    (3)

  • Jessenia L.

    One of the best Brazilian food I have tasted. Food was amazing and the service was to die of. The waitress where very attentive and very polite. This have been one of the best experience I have gotten.

    (5)

  • Aaron L.

    Don't get me wrong...food is descent, ambiance is pretty nice, and service is fine. But for the price you pay, you actually expect it to be superb. I've been to couple of these types of restaurant in Colorado and Miami, and thought this would be about the same...but didn't meet my expectations, that's all. Would rather spend the money eating a buffet.

    (2)

  • Lawrence S.

    Came here for lunch with my daughter and wife. Really liked the food and their offerings at the salad bar. Traditional Brasillero Steakhouse, bring your big boy pants and be ready to consume mass quantities of grilled meat.

    (4)

  • Mike S.

    We have been coming for years every chance we get every time the experience has been incredible. The meat is alwase amazing and the side dishes are expertly crafted. And the mushroom risotto is a must have. Simply top notch.

    (5)

  • Joshua C.

    Meat. Meat. And more meat. All amazing. All perfectly cooked. One of my favorite spots now.

    (5)

  • Sean R.

    Churrascaria style service on Christmas Eve. After getting drink orders squared away, you are directed to the hot/cold food bar for your sides. Once seated, servers walk around with different skewers of meat. Our party liked the risotto and other dishes. They had chunked potato wedges, white rice, asparagus, salads, some cheesy meat dish that I couldn't recall what it was, but overall good with the rice. Overall the variety and freshness would get a B rating. Our service was great and the staff is really friendly. If your card is turned up, expect to get a visit. The staff will carve off a sliced portion and you have your own pair of sanitary tongs to assist with the separation. Although I will have to say that if you are squeamish about rare meats or prefer white based meats, then you can expect delayed or minimal meat portions. The chefs will try their best to cut off the portion that is most appealing to your preferred cooking stage (rare, med., med well, well done). But most of the time they will have to come back with a different selection if you want no red. It was mostly rare lamb, rare skirt steak, rare tri-tip, rare roasts of some sort. At one point, I had to stop eating red meat because it was making me nauseous. Not their fault, rare meat is just not my preference, so I can't handle too much. I agree with most reviewers. Some of the foods can be bland, the meats too salty, too rare or too burned, and the most expensive cuts are held out till the very end. Not a nice way to make friends with patrons. The pork tenderloin with melted parmesan cheese is good but was a bit on the dry side. Didn't receive that much chicken or shrimp options. Didn't receive chicken choices till the very end when I was already full. Chicken option was bacon wrapped. I used to enjoy visiting amor de brazil churrascaria before it closed shop. Lets just hope that fogo de chao can do better if they decide to break into the Seattle region. **TIP** If you check into Yelp on mobile device, you receive free raspberry cheesecake.** Bottle of wine was $45. Per person meal $51.

    (3)

  • Brad P.

    Great food~ and ambiance. Pricy, but worth it once in a while.

    (5)

  • Jimmy H.

    The salad bar was average I was expecting much more. When the food came it was also par. I did like the lamb but the chicken sucked I don't eat pork and when I asked for them to take off the pork from the filet mignon they wouldn't do it for me. I'm not real happy about the service not being accomidating 2 stars.

    (2)

  • Jonelle T.

    Stay away from the salad bar. I repeat, stay away from the salad bar. You didn't come to a Brazilian Steakhouse to eat vegetables or starch, but you can make an exception for their tapioca cheesy bread. Good lord, I could eat baskets of these. Gauchos walk around with different meats, but the best one is the garlic beef. Is it weird that I come here just to eat cheesy bread and garlic beef? Methinksnot. Service here is great with an upscale ambiance. Dinner is pricey at $48/pp, so you should probably fast before dining here. If the manager comes by your table and offers you an after dinner digestive liquor from a bottle covered in fruit, politely decline. It's disgustingly thick and sweet. I'm sad that I tasted it, but if I can prevent one person from doing so, my job here is done.

    (4)

  • Karen W.

    So happy to have a good Brazilian churrascaria in Seattle. This is almost as good as the Fogo de Chao in LA. The picanha is usually the best, closely followed by the garlic picanha and the parmesan pork, and anything wrapped in bacon. I find some cuts are better than others on some visits so I usually have a little of everything and then get more of what I really liked on that visit. Sides are always good, especially the hot items in the salad bar area. That said I'd be happy just eating the cheese bread from this place. It's so addictive! Love that farofa is available at the salad bar but they should put it next to the beans since it's usually a topping for it. The best dessert is the papaya cream but they don't offer it at lunch which is when we usually go :( Price is more reasonable at lunch and I can't eat that much meat at night anyway (in Brazil it's traditional to go to churrascarias for weekend lunch). Also, I really wish they would offer guarana on the drink menu. And they should add the usual grilled provolone and grilled pineapple to the offerings too. BTW, this is a great place for kids, even though it may not seem like it. My 5 year old loves picking his own meats and using the tongs to take it. He also has lots of favorites from the salad bar. So far they've never charged us a dime for him and he eats almost as much as I do!

    (5)

  • Jeremy K.

    Awesome Brazilian steakhouse. Very friendly and courteous staff. The salad bar is well stocked and fresh. The meat is excellent. Quite pricey. Cost us $150 for dinner, drinks, and dessert for two. This is our go-to splurge location.

    (4)

  • Matthew R.

    Went here for dinner last night. Been to a few Brazilian Steakhouses before. This was one of the best. 16 different meats were served. The salad bar had great options. Also some hot food as well. The service here is top of the line. Everyone is friendly and made sure you had what you needed. The bar was well stocked and bartender nice as well. Had a 5 o'clock reservation. Got there early to enjoy there happy hour. Is kinda pricey, but well worth the cost for a wonderful dining experience.

    (5)

  • Ieva K.

    I've been here a few times back in the day when I used to eat meat. This is a meat lover's paradise. The price is great for the quality of meat and the amount of food you get. This is a great salad bar to start you off with. Don't be fooled, if you came hungry for some melt-in-your-mouth meat then you might as well not fill up on salad. Great green/red system they have; green side- keeps the meat coming, red side- stop. Drinks are good and strong. The service is good, and the staff attentive. Nice, fancy dim lit atmosphere. If I ever decide to start eating meat again, this will be number one stop. (My 21/30 for November)

    (4)

  • Meagan F.

    This places was AMAZING!! It was our first time to a place like this. It was very fancy and we were a bit intimidated at first. We arrived just after they opened for lunch so everything was hot and fresh. They had 11 different meats available during lunch. The meat was nonstop and the wait staff was very attentive. I could have made a meal out of the rolls and polenta alone. Kids 5 and under are free which is nice since our 4 year old didn't eat much.

    (5)

  • Jay H.

    How does a meat buffet go from 5 stars to 3 stars you may ask? Well, it's a dark and twisted tale filled with meats, accents, dimly lit corners and a meaterchaun (like a leprechaun but made of meat and the pot of gold is actually a pot of bacon). It was a dark and stormy night (for reals, yo!), I pulled up in my Dolorean aka MINI Cooper S and the first things I thought to myself were there's a ton of parking available, is this place open and why is the building so oddly shaped. To answer those questions: yes, even though the outside is barely lit and the building looks closed they were in fact open... and the building looks oddly shaped because it was designed by a cross-eyed meaterchaun. I enter and am immediately bombarded by the scents of delicious meats. Yay! I find my party stuck in the darkest corner of the Brazilian jungle and take a seat. Man, this place is dark! You may want to bring a lantern with you... just sayin'. The "bring me meat" pucks are merely laminated paper which loses some of the appeal of an actual puck... you'd think for the extra $8 they charge compared to other rodizios they would have an actual puck. I'll let it slide. This spot boasts an impressive 17 meats served at their rodizio. 17 meats!!!! It's like I've died during a glorious meatpocalypse and awoke beyond the meaty gates! Alas, I dined on about 7 different meats as three of them were on continuous rotation. Not a happy pandavore right here. Don't tease me with a plethora of meats and then not deliver. Epic BOO! I checked out the sides offered here and aside from the serve yourself plate of bacon I didn't really care. I'll be honest with you... at a meat buffet the sides are fillers that take up valuable space that should be saved for meat. It's like filling up on veggies minutes before going into a candy store. I ain't crazy! Buuuut... they did have a lot of offerings here so if that's your thing you'll dig it. The staff was pretty friendly here and were pretty on top of things initially. I ordered black coffee for my beverage and every cup after my first was actually an Americano. I'm not sure what the confusion was but I'll take Americanos for the price of coffee. So I know you're just dying to know what my biggest gripe is with this joint and I'm going to give it to you. My party tapped out well before I was ready to give up the ghost on my ravaging of the meaty hordes. My "bring me meat" puck was green and on the most visible edge of the table facing out towards the masses. And for 15 minutes no meat came... 15 minutes!!! Previous to this 15 minutes the meat was coming at a decent pace of about every 3-5 minutes. THAT was a little slow for me but was acceptable for our entire party. I get that not everyone can consume food at the same pace as I do... not everyone is created for the sole purpose of creating a meat shortage on planet earth. But going 15 minutes without more meat was just flat out not cool. At the 15 minute mark I sadly turned my puck over and admitted defeat; it was obvious no more meat was going in my tummy this evening. Sad sea monsters. I ordered a lemon cake for dessert thinking this would cheer me up. It was good but not great so instead of cheering me up it made me regret the calories/fat it represented and added to my frustration as I was still dreaming of meats. I worked out extra hard for THIS?! I'm glad my dinner was covered by my homie Cynthia L. otherwise this meatasaurus would have been a bit frustrated with this meal. I'm sure I'll be back, as it's a meat buffet, but I'll have to be coerced and maybe at that point I'll enjoy my dining experience more and be able to update this review to 4 stars. We'll see. Meh.

    (3)

  • Randall S.

    I brought some friends who had never been to a Brazilian Steak House to see what it was like and they weren't disappointed. The waithelp was great with dirty plates being almost magically whisked away, glasses getting filled regularly and regular stop bys to make sure my guests and I weren't lacking for anything. The salad bar featured over 60 items but if you want to eat the meats (which is why I go to these places) even though it looks excellent (which alot of it did), don't give in. They had artichokes, mushroom salad, heart of palm, fresh spinach salad and soups at the bar. I tried to take only a little but ended up with a plate of salad regardless. The meats were well done and prepared in a variety of ways with different sauces. My friend went nuts trying to see if he tried all 17 types of meats they have. The desserts were an excellent end to a great dining experience. My flan was perfect and I was pleasantly full without feeling bloated. I highly recommend stopping by!

    (5)

  • Moira M.

    We went here last Sunday. I made reservations via the website. We used a groupon. We had the best experience here. I highly recommend coming at opening for dinner, you get everything without it being supper busy. I appetite appreciated that I could ask for medium rare meat while my friend could get medium. To top it off they kept checking up on us to see if we needed more sides, we both want to come back.

    (5)

  • Ruth T.

    We recently visited their new location on South Lake Union to celebrate my husbands birthday. The staff took such good care of us. The food was great just like in their Bellevue location. It can get a bit loud in the evening but they have several spots that are quieter if you want to have an intimate dinner. They also have a lot of tables along the windows so that you can enjoy the view.

    (5)

  • Melissa F.

    I SO wish I could give this place more stars! The thing is, service was impeccable, truly! We came in for a birthday party with over 20 people and the staff was wonderfully accommodating. I've been places with parties as few as 6, and we've had people at the table neglected or really rude service. Not at Novihos! The cheesebread baskets at the table were totally delicious and they were refilled promptly. I think we actually had several waiters and the manager kept coming by to check on things. I don't think I ever had an empty glass until I was the one who stopped them. The meat also kept coming out and we even had 2 servers at once, one on both sides of the table slicing off meat for us. Why just the two stars? The flavor of the meat was just so-so. A lot of it was also fairly dry. The salad bar was supremely lacking in both variety and flavor. I think I maybe only picked up 4 items from the bar and only finished eating 1 item. I was pretty bummed, as I've seen lots of tasty options at other Brazilian steak houses. Atmosphere and service: above and beyond awesome Food and options: sorely lacking Hopefully they will improve their recipes and salad bar options- I would definitely be back!

    (3)

  • HH K.

    They serve great quality of meat with different flavors. Services were great. Once you flipped the tag, you will be served the meat within 5 minutes. So be careful. Lol

    (4)

  • Mariel Z.

    They are no Texas de Brazil. The salad bar had plenty of choices, but like any all you can eat place, its a lot of okay choices but nothing spectacular too offer. The meats seem to be hit or miss. some of them were delicious, while others lacked in flavor. The best meat options in my opinion were the parmesan crusted pork and the bacon wrapped chicken. A lot of the meats were just too rare for my tastes. The cheese bread at the table is to die for! However, I don't want to spend 50 dollars a plate for amazing bread at the table... The servers who brought the meats around to the table were all very polite and efficient. The wait staff (meaning the waiters who bring drinks, checks, etc.) were a bit lacking. I was satisfied with water, not to be a cheapo, but because I genuinely prefer it to sodas and alcohol. But I was asked at least 3, maybe 4 times if I wanted anything else to drink besides water. I get that they are trying to make a living, and that they want to sell drinks, but no thank you means no thank you. I also felt like because of the fact that I did not want to buy a drink, my water glass was neglected. This place was okay, but not worth the price, and we will not be returning.

    (3)

  • Jenn O.

    I will preface this by saying most of my group had spent the day at Hempfest so we were looking for something to satiate our magnificent appetites. We were ready to spend some dough and so we looked for a nice place to have a glorious dinner of epic proportions. After calling around about available reservations we decided on this place. It was also quick and convenient for the rest of our group to get to. Some of us were familiar with Fogo de Chao and the quality there. I was impressed with what they had put together hidden away behind the Factoria mall. The five of us ate like it was our last meal. The salad bar was wonderfully refreshing after a hot day outside and I especially enjoyed the Parmesan. I would say the only downside was I had a hankering for fried plantains and instead we were served cinnamon fried bananas. Not quite what I wanted but still yummy. I tried not to fill up too much on the cheese bread or potatoes either. There were some other selections on the hot bar but mostly starches. I craved meat and salad. I did get a chunk of salmon from the hot bar which was lovely. The meat was great and I found it hilarious how quickly they would come swarming as soon as I flipped my card to green. There were a lot of choices and even though I was the only non beef eater at the table, there were plenty of other roasted beasts for me to sample. Everyone else enjoyed their cow very much with happy food filled smiles. We each had a cocktail or two and the most wonderful service. I really don't know where in the hell we found room for dessert but since there were five us us, we had to try five desserts. The creme brulee was beautiful. I was dying over the lemon cake. The cheesecake was nice and dense. The flan was eggy and delightful. But oh my... the Brazillian Papaya Creme with Creme de Cassis dribbled on top..... It was the absolute perfect thing to sooth a full to bursting tummy. It was light and airy with just the right amount of sweetness and papaya joy. After our coffee and espresso we waited for the bill. We had been feasting for close to two hours and ready for a shock. The bill arrived and it was $420. Absolutely serendipitous.

    (5)

  • james S.

    What a great experience we had for our anniversary here, food was great, salad bar,,AWESOME, Steaks, awesome, service was great. very pleased with this place and will come back.

    (5)

  • Lucy Y.

    Great service. Good for kids, complimentary for 5 and under! The meat was ok. We had to ask for specific cuts like rib eye, filet, lamb chops. Salad bar was awesome and well stocked. Just wish the meat was better.

    (3)

  • Chris M.

    My wife and I were looking for a Brazilian BBQ place to eat, and we gave this a try. Here's what I liked about Novilhos: 1. The atmosphere is very nice. The restaurant is clean, the decor is quite nice. 2. Parking. Easy to park, with no charge for parking. Hurray for the East Side! 3. The Salad Bar. The spread was nice, with a variety of cheeses, cured meats, hot items, and (of course) salad and vegetables. 4. Pleasant. Overall it's a nice dining experience, no questions about it. Here's what I didn't like: 1. The meat selection. There weren't as many varieties of meat as I was hoping for. No seafood or shrimp, very little lamb, we didn't see any sausage all night, and there was only a single pork dish. 2. The beef quality. The quality of the beef was, at best, 2nd rate. The fillet was exceptionally fatty. The "House Special Garlic Steak" was quite poor. 3. The cuts. The cuts, in addition to the beef quality, were poor. The Fillet was too fatty to eat and other cuts were mediocre at best. Overall, the place is ok. You certainly won't leave hungry, and anyone visiting will enjoy the overall experience. However if you're into high quality meat, you should look elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Mark Y.

    Maybe i'm a bit jaded b/c I've eaten too much of the meat in latin america (Brazil/Argentina).. but the food quality is 'good'.. not exceptional but pretty good. the Sausages and chicken are the best in my opinion. I doubt they use really fine cuts of beef/lamb, so they tend to be a bit dry/chewy. The problem is the cost.. it's way too expensive per person.. A group would never come here b/c at an average of $50 a person you can go to most of the best places in Seattle area already.. So yah.. go for the meat experience but personally i rather grill up a USDA Prime ribeye at home, and open a bottle of 90s bordeaux for the same price as 2 of us eating here..

    (3)

  • K N.

    While we usually enjoy having dinner and a few drinks here we will never come back again. One of the rudest person in the service sector works here. Apparently he didn't like that we were done eating and we conversing a bit. Even going as far as snatching the pen off my hand. It is a shame since most people that work there are very nice. Tonight they lost five customers.

    (1)

  • Mario V.

    Great googly moogly, this place was fantastic. The meats were bar none, the best I've had in a rodizo style restaurant. I was shocked to find feijoada at the salad bar. I almost wanted to eat nothing but that. The drinks were strong, the food was delicious, service was outstanding and they even gave me a free papaya pudding for desert. All of this for about $80 a person - can't go wrong. I'll be back soon.

    (5)

  • Mary A.

    Our family has been to this restaurant several times. Whenever I think of Novihos, I always think; When can I go back, and what friends can we take. This place is a foodies dream come true. Initially you are brought the most delicious small warm cheese muffins. They are SO GOOD. I know better than fill up on the muffins, but they are so good, I can never stop myself. I love the buffet too, especially the wonderfully fine cut apples in the Waldorf salad, the mushroom risotto, the care and cleanliness of everything they do. The first time we went, it was just my husband and I for lunch. We took our sons back. That week when we ran into friends of our sons, who are 18 and 23, everyone had heard from our sons about how great the meal had been. I have visited other Brazillian Steakhouses to see if they are all the same. Don't make my mistake. I do not believe any other Brazilian steakhouse compares to this one. I did take one couple that were not foodies. I should have known better than take people with small appetites who prefer to look at food. We all turned our indicator to red, so they would stop bringing us food. The server did not want us to miss their most prized cut of meat, so he very helpfully told us we had to turn it back to green. It was very caring and thoughtful of him. I plan to go back again SOON for lunch, and plan to take more friends. I owe two colleagues a thank you for covering for me. I cannot think of a better thank you to all of us, than for me to take them to Novihos. Be sure and go to Novihos. It will change your life.

    (5)

  • Lelani C.

    Waiter was great recommendation of wine was amazing. Dessert was great and the meat selection was absolutely delicious!

    (5)

  • Graham E.

    Nice place happy hour is great and not to crowded.

    (4)

  • CH L.

    I went to Novilhos for all-you-can eat lunch on a Friday, and the price was about $27 per person before tax. I did not feel the food quality nor the service worth the $27. First of all, after we sat down, we weren't served with any meat in 10 minutes. The person with meat came and go and did not pay attention that our card was green (for more food). And we had to constantly ask for water ourselves. And for food, it was just ok and nothing spectacular. I don't think I would go back anytime soon.

    (1)

  • Jack S.

    Great place to eat. Very fancy, great service . They only take reservations ...dinner is expensive but lunch is only $32

    (5)

  • Phil C.

    Outstanding service, excellent meat. The salad bar is impressively varied, but don't fill up on that. The standouts on the carnivory front were the garlic beef and their house specialty (whose name I now forget). Excellent Malbec by the glass too. The cost is $48 a person which includes salad bar, sides of mashed potato, polenta and fried bananas, and all the meat you can eat. Drinks and dessert extra. The meat keeps coming at regular enough intervals, with lots of variety. Courteous and attentive service throughout the evening.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth H.

    I can't give a good enough review of this place. For starters, wear something stretchy, you're going to need it. We gorge on all the different meat options. If you don't see something you want you can always request that they bring it on the next round and if you want it cooked a certain way they are always happy to accommodate. Try everything! Even if it's not something you normally enjoy, you might be surprised. As far as drinks, if you don't see anything you like go talk to the bartender. I was chatting it up one time and I mentioned that I hate anything lime and he created this yummy drink that was like a mojito but w strawberries instead of lime and vodka. I watched him put a generous amount of alcohol but I still couldn't tell and ended up downing quite a few. It was just too yum. My last visit, I ended up w a piece of wire in my bruschetta and we told the manager. He came over and offered the four of us free dinner, which I recommend by the way. Well when we got the check he even comped all our drinks which we were definitely putting away. He easily comped over a hundred dollars. Customer service is definitely a priority for them.

    (5)

  • Melissa C.

    Excellent quality meat, excellent service, cooked the way we like our meat (medium rare) and very attentive wait staff. I did wish there was some fresh fruit at the buffet area but that's not the reason we came to the establishment anyway. We came for a birthday celebration and were not disappointed!

    (5)

  • Shelby M.

    My husband and I decided to check this place out for date night. I've never been to a Brazilian Steakhouse, but my husband has. We were both extremely excited and our expectations were met! The food was very good and the staff was amazing as well. The overall experience was wonderful! We can't enjoy meals like this to often, but this will be one to come back and try again!

    (5)

  • Andrea H.

    Novilhos has a new Happy Hour menu in the bar. They added lamb chops, a salad, and several other items that look good. Still a great place!

    (5)

  • Andrew K.

    With the unfortunate downfall of Ipanema Grill and Amazon Grill, Novilhos reigns supreme as the premiere all-you-can eat Brazilian steakhouse, and lucky enough to be on the east-side in Factoria! I have never been here for lunch, only dinner. The service is nice and friendly, and meat servers are also quick and don't spill meat juices on you. Their salad bar has a generous variety (they have a bowl filled with bacon) and I enjoy their pickled onions and mushroom risotto. The price is a bit high, but the food is quite tasty and you will leave stuffed. Even when they are busy, they have a steady stream of meat servers so you'll be able to try everything as they have a pretty fast turn around and rotation of meats. The beef ribs, chicken legs, rib-eye, and Parmesan pork are among my favorites. Food (x1.2): 5 Service (x1.1): 5 Value & Amenities (x1.0): 3 AK Yelp Score: 4.83! :) + Fast meat service and rotation + Great variety of meats and salad bar options - Not a fan of their dessert, a bit bland Tips: Don't fill up on the salad bar, it is a great sight but stay hungry to try all the different cuts of meat, etc.

    (5)

  • Joe S.

    I've been to Fogo de Chão in Vegas, and Novilhos certainly can go toe-to-toe with that experience. First, a caveat: while I don't care for buffet-style dining usually (Caesar's in Vegas in no way counts :), I do like variety: as such, I'm predisposed to enjoying cuisine such as tapas and rodízio. the particulars: A friend from Europe was unexpectedly in town, and I was left scrambling for an upscale steakhouse. I wanted to try El Gaucho, but when I called them, they said that the wait can get a bit long around the time we were targeting. For convenience sake, the Novilhos location at Factoria actually worked better anyway. I called, and they offered to take a reservation, even though the hostess indicated that she strongly doubted one was necessary. We arrived and were promptly seated. The wait staff was super-attentive without being intrusive. The atmosphere was cool and dim, without being dark. The decor was subtle, dark woods contrasted by linen: no plastic or tackiness here. Overall a very calm setting for a stress-free repast. The salad bar had a wide variety of fresh, *crisp* veggies (an often unnoticed but major factor: you can have all the vegetables in the world on your salad bar, but if they are soggy, spongy messes which have clearly be prepared en masse, refrigerated, and then dumped in a shallow pan on the salad bar, you may as well have 'Golden Corral' on your marquee) which was popular with my wife-- I skipped it, however, as I wanted to reserve my appetite for the meats, and immediately flipped my chit to 'green' as soon as we sat down. ;) The bread is SUPER yummy! At least once, make sure to grab one immediately when they set the basket down on your table. Piping-hot, fresh out of the oven, they are one of my all-time favorite pastries. The meat was actually superior to Fogo's: the flank steak, the bacon-wrapped filet, the parmesan-encrusted pork, the sausage: all were absolutely delicious: hot, juicy, fairly lean cuts of beef... definitely worthy of the name 'prime cuts'. Now while juiciness can be variable depending on many factors, the only 'dry' meat I had was the chicken I sampled-- and trust me: it ain't hard at all to dry out chicken when doing it rotisserie-style. The show-stopper for me, however? The mozzarella-drizzled tri-tip sirloin! I was floored by how much the cheese added to the flavor, and I've cooked at restaurants all the way from greasy spoons to 5-star: this was some of the tastiest beef I've ever had the pleasure of eating. As for the cons? I... uh... the cheesecake was a bit heavier than I like? That's reaching, yes, but seriously: that's all I can come up with. I suppose some would argue that it's expensive, but I very sincerely doubt that you could eat at virtually any steakhouse in town and get away with a much smaller bill. So, if you're considering churrascaria, you certainly should give Novilhos a go. You will certainly find your experience extremely enjoyable at least, if not strongly memorable.

    (5)

  • Alma L.

    Great food, great service.My husband an I love this place! We try to reward ourselves with a trip to novilhos here and there. The only thing that could be better is the pricing! But it's defiantly worth it!

    (4)

  • Sarah M.

    I am in love with this place. Like, really, truly, ready to have a love affair. I've been wanting to try this place for FOREVER at lunch because I read that it was less expensive...but couldn't get my act together and finally decided to come for dinner. I came from a volunteer event and was wearing a T-shirt and khakis and surprisingly felt underdressed. I know this is a nicer place but given that it is located next to Target and Nordstrom Rack, didn't anticipate this. So you come in, sit down, go to the salad bar, and men with giant sticks of meat come around if your little table plaque says that you want to be served MEAT. You also have the option to put it on the side that says something along the lines of STOP. As a first-timer, I made the mistake of filling up on the salad bar before the meat started coming around. The salad bar was stocked high with carbs and veggies - and I got a massive plate full.of potatoes, pasta salad, pickled vegetables, and other goodies. It was awesome. The server also brings around a few side plates which for us included polenta fries, garlic mashed potatoes, and fried bananas. They were all awesome but my favorite was the polenta fries. The meat started coming around on sticks and we saw varieties such as bacon wrapped chicken, bacon wrapped steak, filet mignon, pork spare ribs, Brazilian sausage...the list goes on. After trying 4 or 5 kinds, I had to call it quits. I wished I could have kept going...but it just wasn't going to happen. About $120 for 2 meals and a glass of wine, it was definitely pricey...but totally worth it for a special occasion or for a fun meal out with friends. Definitely a new favorite!

    (5)

  • Amber H.

    First time going to this place for my birthday dinner and it met every expectation ! The wait staff are the most respectful and nicest wait staff I've ever encountered. The salad bar is amazing!!! I got full off just that!! I'm not a big meat Eater but my family is and they said it was the best lamb, steak and chicken ever!! The cheese rolls are to die for! If you want to go to a very nice dinner with amazing food go here you won't regret it one bit!

    (5)

  • Chris G.

    I've been to quite a few Brazilian steak houses around the country, and this one was the worst. The atmosphere was just okay, and the salad bar was decent though uninspired. I liked the stroganoff the best. The real stand out for me was how bad the meat was. All except two things we had (the last two) were overcooked and under seasoned. Bland was the word of the night at our table. Unless they improved the taste of the meats, I wouldn't consider returning. For this price the food should at least be tasty. With all the great restaurants in and around Seattle, I wouldn't spend my money here.

    (3)

  • Ameet V.

    The food may be good, but unfortunately we didn't get that far. We called ahead of time to make a birthday dinner reservation (table of 3). They told us that we didn't need it and that we should just walk in. We were there 10 minutes later and the seating host asked us to wait 30-40 minutes. When we told him about the phone conversation, his response was that the person answering the phone was sitting "inside" and so he couldn't be trusted (really?). The tone of his conversation was very indicative that he didn't really care for our business, so we happily took it elsewhere.

    (1)

  • Kory L.

    Went here for the first time on a Thursday night, although it was expensive we decided to give it a try based on the good yelp reviews. The place looked pretty empty. SIDES: Started with the Salad Bar - if you can call it that. It isn't your typical salad bar with all the fixings for a green salad. They have pasta salad, caesar salad, spinach salad, sliced salami and cheese and some traditional Brazilian salads. I felt that at the price of $45 per person the "Salad Bar" should have had more. They also have hot Black Beans, White Rice, Salmon with Capers (Very Dry since it sits in the warmer) and Mushroom Risotto in the "Salad Bar". Upon being seated we were given a basket of cheese bread rolls which were good. They also served us a small bowl of mashed potatoes, fried bread, and cinnamon bananas none of which was anything to rave about. Once disappointed with the "Salad Bar" we were hoping to be amazed by the meat quality. MEAT: It was fun to watch the servers go through the restaurant with the large spits of meat, fresh from the grill. My husband started with the Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon - Super Dry - I know right? How do you mess up Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon. So after a bad start I was worried when I started on my House Sirloin - amazing - tender, juicy, flavorful. Unfortunately the House Sirloin was the only cut of the evening that was edible. The Pork Sausage tasted like dead pig - no seasonings - very bland. The Bottom Sirloin was bland - tasted like dead cow. The ribs were slightly dry but that would have been fine if they just had a good sauce to go on it. The only sauces available were a chimichurri and Sweet Chili Sauce - both seemed like they were straight from a can - and none of which are very good on ribs - although the sauces did help get some of the other gross steak cuts down. The place is good for a show - watching the large spits come through the restaurant and sliced off at your table is fun. But the taste of the food is definitely not worth $45. I ended up mostly eating the garlic pickles, salami and cheese from the "Salad Bar" - something I could have bought for less than $20 at the store and eaten at home.

    (3)

  • Matthias K.

    This is as close to Brazilian Churrasco as one can get in these parts of the world. Might be a bit on the spendy side for some, but remember, it is an all-you-can-eat meat fest, including my favorite "Picanha". The meats are offered in various states of doneness, but you can special order the more extreme versions. So, you can truly satisfy your carnivores genes. The salad bar is decent, the service excellent. The waiters pay close attention and are ready to refill any side dishes. Did I mention they also have Brazilian cheese breads and several other goodies. So, for the price this is totally worth it. The alternative is a plane ride to Brazil..... Not a bad idea either, but that will be costing you a bit more.

    (5)

  • John T.

    This place was great. Took my wife here for her birthday and she loved it (she's Brazilian). Really authentic and great service. If you like meat, you'll love it.

    (4)

  • Tammy P.

    Absolutely amazing! The carved meats are particularly exceptional. Even the children (8 & 10) were pleased with the selection.

    (5)

  • Jennifer M.

    We invited 12 friends there for my husband's 49th birthday dinner on Feb 8th. I met with the manager, Marcos, a few days before the dinner to go over the details. The whole event went off flawlessly and everyone had a great time! The service really is wonderful and the food is amazing. We warned everyone not to fill up on the salad bar but it is hard not to do when it looks (and is) so good. The meats and the sides were amazing and I ate more than my fill. Everyone raved about the place the next day and my husband kept saying what a wonderful time he had.

    (5)

  • Gina Q.

    My husband and I went here for our Anniversary dinner last night. We've had Ipanema and Amazon grill before many times. This rodizio, blows those two out of the water by far ( Ipanema no longer in business) The meat selection was large and the quality was outstanding! Also the salad bar was very good, and I appreciated the generous amounts of side dishes they gave. Three different ( very delicious) free sides.Very nice service, rather quiet environment for a room full of people. My Latte was perfection, a good note to end on. It was a very lovely restaurant, will go back as often as possible lol

    (5)

  • Brian R.

    Parmesan pork, the bacon wrapped chicken mm. Dessert of the Lemon Cake paired just right for all the heavy food we had to eat! Pricey...Yep. Great food and Service, Heck ya.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth H.

    i went here to celebrate a family members birthday. They wait staff was extremely attentive and friendly. We never had to wait a moment for food, there were always waiters with fresh meat. They also replace your dirty plates with clean ones. It actually seemed wasteful since they also took the cold food away. It reminded us all of being on a cruise ship. If I had any complaint it would be that the wait staff seems to hover too closely. I would recommend this place for anyone that loves meat.

    (4)

  • John S.

    I have been to other brazillian steakhouses and I must tell you this is more like sizzlers. I would give 1 star but I have to say the salad buffet was better than the meats. When we arrived there we were hosted by a either a unhappy host or grumpy. He did not say his name and did not even say to enjoy your dinner. They say they have 15 different meats but we were served about 6-7 different types of meat and some of the meats like the chicken was dried out and the beef was overdone. I would go again if the price was lowered because of the quality I would never pay that price again. One thing they do have are the waiters. They were very professional.

    (2)

  • Steve T.

    The meats were excellent but a tad salty. The salad/side buffet was quite limited compared to my experience with Texas de Brazil. The service was excellent. Might go back for a lunch buffet; dinner not so much. I think I am spoiled by Texas de Brazil.

    (3)

  • Sumant H.

    Excellent food, great service, a tad pricey, perfect for special occasions.

    (5)

  • Don B.

    Wow, I want to say thank you to my fellow Yelpers that live in the Seattle area! as I took my daughter and her family to Novilhos based on your ratings. When I take my grandchildren and their parents out for a special meal I have found that sometimes we get treated as second class citizens. In this case my family group consisted a group of 8, four adults, one male teenager, one 10 year boy, a 9 year old girl and a 8 year old girl. I found the staff at Novilhos as simply superb. Everyone in our group received some of the best service I have ever seen or been treated to. The children were treated just as if they had made the reservations and they were the ones paying for the delicious dinner. This place has an excellent salad bar that if you just had it you would give it a high rating. The meats are the star of any Brazilian Steak house and this is what Novilhos delivers and what makes it a 5 star establishment. I have to give special mention to their lamb as it was so tender, juicy and tasty. All their meats were tender, as I did not use a knife to cut any piece of meat, as my fork was more than adequate to cut such tender morsels. When you get rib eye, sirloin, beef ribs, lamb chops, leg of lamb, pork loin and by no means is this rodizo list complete of what you get for dinner. All I can say is that those of you that live in the Seattle area are so lucky to have such a place to dine at. Once again a special thanks for letting me know about Novilhos!

    (5)

  • Cathy S.

    It is a fantastic place to eat...excellent service, food, amd atmosphere. We took some friends with us last night and this was their first experience with Brazilian food. They were so impressed that before we were done with dinner, they already expressed plans to bring their parents, and some friends...one of which is Brazilian. Thank you Novilhos for an incredible dining experience.

    (5)

  • Frankie G.

    I was greatly disappointed at the quality of our meal. Most of the meats offered were done at medium/well. All the sirloin offerings tasted the same...bland. I requested ice tea and no sweetener was available until AFTER I asked, and that took some time too. I was looking so forward to dining here as I had a wonderful experience at a Brazilian Steakhouse in SF. This was no comparison whatsoever.

    (2)

  • Dennis D.

    Went there not knowing it was all you can eat. All you can eat never a good deal unless you're a 300 pound-er looking to bulk up. Salad bar was OK but few salads were premade leaving you to try to assemble a salad you might like. The good news--there's meat and lots of it. The bad news--most of it was tough, dry with only OK seasoning. I'd rather have a single good cut of meat with a couple of good side. The sides provided were garlic mashed potatoes--OK, fried banana--good, three pencil sticks of fried polenta--OK but for a table of four they didn't go far. Left too full having eaten average food in a quest for something better.

    (2)

  • Adrian R.

    This place is the best when it comes to Brazilian Rodizio as far as WA state is concerned. The meat cuts, the seasoning, the service, ambiance even the salad bar is great. I am a loyal customer of this place, I even know multiple staff members by name. If you want to pig out on meats from beef, lamb, chicken and pork for a flat fee this is definitely the place. I usually go for lunch since its a bit cheaper even though you don't get the full selection of cuts. All you have to do is specify how you want your meat done and they are very good about it. I find it funny how people complain about the meat being rare or overcooked. People just don't have any common sense at all. All you have to do is politely reject it and ask for what you want again. Keep in mind these people are serving multiple tables each containing multiple people who may have a different choice in meat preparation than you do. So be a little more understanding and I am sure you'll have a great time. For those that like their meat well done.......lol.... if you see a large cut of meat coming to you the will have to give you a thin slice as close to the outter edge as possible to keep it "well done". Needless to say the outer area is where all the seasoning is so don't be outraged if its salty. Like I said, its common sense people. If you are looking for a solid piece of meat perfectly seasoned and cooked specifically for you then you need to go to the Metropolitan Grill or El Gaucho etc.... As far as I am concerned this place rocks and I will continue to give them my business and direct as many new customers over as possible. ROCK ON NOVILHOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Mary B.

    We went to Nivolhos with a few friends. It was pretty good, not too pricey, good for Seattle. The steak was good, I liked the variety and the service. I would say - It will be a success in the Seattle area.

    (4)

  • Lynn M.

    I have high expectations, as I really love Texas de Brazil, so I was excited to use my coupon for this place. I was disappointed. The antipasti bar was kind of bland. Its a large room, and maybe because there was a large party behind us, but I could hardly hear a word of what my dining partner was saying. The staff was all "nice: but a bit overbearing - we kept being asked by numerous people if they could take our plates even when they still had food on them. They did try to go out of their way if you asked for something cooked differently from what they brought out. The meats were all very hit and miss - some overcooked, some cooked right, some tender, some chewy. Sausage was completely dried out and no taste. Crusted pork was very very dry and chicken a bit overcooked. Side dishes a bit blah too. The caphrina was nice and strong - I guess we should have had more of those with dinner! Even with the coupon we spent over a hundred dollars (just two meals and two drinks total), and I felt that it was just not worth the price.

    (2)

  • Honestly... E.

    This was fantastic! The ambiance is very upscale. White table cloths, nice tables, great lighting were all nice touches. The food is all you can eat Brazilian barbeque of many different cuts of meat, and a salad bar full of olives, nice cheeses, etc. My only problem with this place was the fact that there are no prices listed-anywhere! Not in the waiting area, not on the menus, nowhere in the dining room. This was our first time here, and although our waiter was very nice and explained to us how the all you can eat restaurant worked, the only thing he gave us that had prices on it was the wine list. It was very weird to order, eat, and wonder the whole time what the cost was. It ended up being about $50 per person for the food which is pretty reasonable considering it was all you can eat beef, lamb, chicken and pork, as well as salad and other sides, but it would have been nice to know from the beginning and not wonder all night...

    (4)

  • Jim H.

    Service was great. Salad and meat selections are good. Good quality overall but some of the meats were dry and tough.

    (4)

  • Michelle W.

    Four of us went. It's expensive - $45 apiece. Apparently, they're running some sort of special where ladies eat for $30 on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night. That made my meal reasonably priced. I didn't eat much from the salad bar as I was saving room for the meat. However, the folks who did partake of the salad bar were happy - there's a huge selection of different things. All the meat was good. The house specialty was REALLY good and the chicken was surprisingly good. Others really liked the Parmesan-crusted meats. The service was fantastic. Besides bringing meat and ensuring our drink glasses weren't empty, they offered to make something special for us if we liked. I don't eat pork so I asked for filet mignon without the bacon. It was great. I imagine they could have done something more fancy if I'd asked, but that's all I wanted. ;) The best part, surprisingly, was the sides. They bring cheese bread, polenta, garlic mashed potatoes, and fried bananas to the table. The cheese bread was fine - nothing to write home about. I had never had polenta I liked before. This was in a form factor like french fries and was very tasty. I've also never had garlic mashed that I liked which seems crazy because I love garlic. I dunno what other restaurants do wrong to make it so tasteless or make it taste so bad. This stuff was wonderful - creamy, mellow, and just the right amount of garlic. And every time I've had fried bananas in the past they've been overdone - the bananas were limp and mushy at best, burnt at worst. These were perfect - firm but tender and lightly seasoned. We also had dessert and it was also nothing to write home about. I've had better cheesecake and better lava cake other places. It was fine but, if you have enough room for dessert, you probably haven't eaten $45 worth of meat and sides, and I recommend you do that instead of dessert. :)

    (4)

  • eliana c.

    Without a Fogo de Chao or a Texas de Brazil in WA yet, THANK GOODNESS for Novilnos on the Eastside so hubby and I can get our meat fix. Salad bar is pretty good but not great. We've been there twice and the service was friendly and prompt both times.

    (4)

  • Christopher V.

    My wife and I went to Novilhos for the first time last night. What a great surprise! The service and food was wonderful. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. However, I will warn you that you will leave quite full of meat products in your belly. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Maureen G.

    Having lived in Brazil for some time and enjoyed many churrascurias there, most of the ones in the States have been dissapointing. Novilhos is the closest one I've been to so far outside of New York .It is meat heaven. The cheese bread is awesome; if you want farofa for your food you'll have to ask for it. The service was great and one of the very pleasant guachos was from Santa Catarina (Southern Brazil) . They nailed the caipirinha but at $9 it was a little steep (at 6-7Ii would have ordered 2!) I totally recommend it. Tudo de bom!

    (4)

  • Olivier f.

    The real deal. Very close to what I ate when I travelled in Brazil. Clean and new place, fast and courteous service, and really good grilled meatsssss (yes, that many "s", they have 14 sorts of meat "all you can eat". My wife's not a big meat eater and she still loved it. A great bonus for my family: with bunch of food allergies this is the first ever restaurant where we all ate together and almost teh same thing. Only hyatus: they are using soy bean not canola oil, but outside of this between the buffet, the rice and of course the meatssss we all enjoyed it. Not a weekly thing though: 3 adults, 2 kids, no drinks and only 1 coffee:, no desert $190 before tip but after tax.

    (4)

  • Rykiel E.

    Maybe a 4.5 will suffice? I've gotta say the breaking .5 point is for the ambiance and the exceptional service! They were lively, attentive, very very helpful. Perfect service, and beautiful and well maintained restaurant. I've been to the grill from ipanema and I think the service here, as well as the ambiance is much better! Only a couple complaints: my mushroom risotto from the buffet had great taste, but it was a little under cooked and inconsistent. Some bites were perfect creamy, but most of it was crunchy. My favorite buffet items were the ceviches and mango salsa.. Mmmmm! The meats were all perfectly cooked and served professionally but a lot of them were very salty. I liked it, a lot, but I drank (wine lol) constantly to wash down the seasonings. I probably should have had water... It's pretty expensive so be sure to indulge in the meats and lay low on the buffet items. It's hard, because the buffet stuff all look amazing! BUT eat all the meat to get your money's worth. Dessert! Check in gets you a free birthday dessert... And yes... It has to be your birthday (boooo). Our server gave it to me anyway because it was my graduation yay! The lemon cake is really good. The molten chocolate cake a la mode was also really good. It had coconut in the cake and the whipped cream had a hint of coconut as well and omg so good, but I'm allergic to coconut so I wish she had told us. I couldn't finish it but I got a risky bite in yay! Great place to go if you're willing to splurge!

    (5)

  • Andy Z.

    dinner food: rodizio. if you havent been, its a service of meat dishes that is served to you in rotation. you get a slice of meat of whatever the server is having as they walk by. you get to sample everything and if you like a specific item, you can request more. i find the meat is overcooked most of the time and not that flavorful. there is also the regular buffet for side dishes. ***3/5 service: the problem with this kind of meal is that youre longing for people to walk past you with food. the lazy man's buffet has its downfall. it turns it into a game and awkward staring across the restaurant. sometimes the people walk pass you and you get frustrated. it doesnt seem to have a structure on how the rotation works. ***3/5 value: i dont think this wouldve been worth it if it wasnt for a deal. i prefer the other brazilian rodizio in seattle. the price is about the same, but the quality is better at the other place. but this location has a parking lot, so thats good. ***3/5

    (3)

  • Joshua D.

    The only things they have going for them is the fact that they have a patio and are on lake union. All their meat is cooked with propane and pretty bland when it comes to flavor. We never saw the lamb chops. Only got offered lamb once and that was because we had to specifically ask for it. Had to ask three times for the cheese steak before they ever brought it to the table. The price is a bit higher than Grill from Ipanema and they don't do a groupon like Ipanema does. The server was ok, but not great. He did keep trying to up sell the table on wine/drinks; then when my father did order a glass of wine they tried to bring him a second one even though he didn't ask for it. The salad bar is a joke. They put the same thing everytime everyday. Steamed vegetables that have no seasoning what so ever. Chicken stroganoff that is ok, black beans could use more pork flavor, the salads are minimal and lacking if seasoning. I counted 23 "salads" and most of those are just condiments/sides like olives, hard boiled eggs, nuts, etc. Grill from Ipanema has easily 35-37 salads on their salad bar and most of them are actually composed salads. All in all I am not impressed by this Brazilian steakhouse. If I had to choose between Novillhos and Grill from Ipanema for dinner I would choose Ipanema. Better meats(flavor, cuts, quality, and selection), cheaper(with or without a groupon), more variety in the salad bar, and better desserts(if you saved enough room).

    (2)

  • Shane B.

    I'm not completely sure what I mean by this, but this is totally a MAN'S place to eat. Unlimited meat, including filet mignon, ribeye, bacon-wrapped chicken, and cheese infused steak? Yes please. And the cheesy bread here is so good. It's simultaneously warm, crispy, fluffy, gooey, and best of all, unlimited. And it all gets served at your table by very quick and friendly waiters. The ambiance is very intimate and calm; you can come either dressy or in sweats and you'll feel plenty comfortable. A meal here is around $51 which is pretty pricey, so you might want to wait for a Groupon or something. Otherwise, if you have a special occasion, this is a nice place to go to. My brother took me on my birthday, and they gave me a complimentary slice of cheesecake (which was also very good). If you're a meat-lover, I'd recommend this place to you in a heartbeat. If you're not, it'd probably be hard to get your money's worth here. One of my favorite places in the Seattle area!

    (5)

  • Nancy H.

    This place did not disappoint! Our family came early at 5pm, so it was still very light out, and we got a table by the window. The restaurant interior is cavernous and dimly lit, but if you go early, it is light and bright by the windows. The "salad bar" dominates the central area of the main dining room, and the kitchen and prep area is visible via a large cut-out window in west wall of the main room. Our hostess and server were both lovely, and boy, was the staff attentive. We had our waters refilled frequently and the owner or manager came by to ask how we were doing, and the "gaucho guys" with the meats came by all the time bearing hefty meat offerings. Back to the salad bar... it's actually a salad bar on steroids. I've never seen a salad bar like this one: mushroom risotto, seasoned big meatballs, tilapia with capers (wow, this tilapia was wonderful!), various beans and quinoa salads and steamed veggies, ceviche, asparagus and hearts of palms and beets and more, and beautifully laid out charcuterie meats and cheeses and more. So much more. I should add that they also put warm cheese pop-overs on our table as well as fried cinnamon bananas, garlic mashed potatoes and fried polenta sticks with parmesan, saying these were unlimited and were meant to "cleanse one's palate" between courses. Really? Wow, the bananas were like a dessert, and we all loved it all, but certainly not to cleanse our palates! They were great on their own. On to the unlimited meatfest: wow, it's true, come here hungry. The gaucho guys kept coming bearing meats. There are small tongs on the table and when the waiters start carving the meat, you are supposed to hold and take the carvings with these tongs. All the meats we had were delicious, and all could be prepared however the diner wished (rare, medium rare, medium, etc.). We all had our favorites. Some of the meats we had were flank steak, rib eye, filet mignon, bacon-wrapped steak, chicken drumsticks. sausage, pork loin, lamb, and others I cannot remember. Honestly, it was like a dim sung of meat, a buffet of unlimited meats where you don't have to get out of your chair and walk like a shmuck 20 times to the buffet table. It comes to you! Incredible! Drinks and desserts are not included in the meal price. One kid had a Shirley Temple, hubby had 2 beers, and I had a tea. For dessert we shared the molten chocolate cake a la mode and the crème brulee. Both were divine and inhaled. I had a Groupon worth $120 yet still, even with that taken off the bill, our bill was still very high. Know that this restaurant is excellent but pricey (especially if you come here as a family!), and it's true what other reviewers have said: you only really get your money worth if you come here hungry. As we were leaving, I noticed an intimate-looking bar off the entryway area. It looked inviting and nicely appointed. Hubby and I have already agreed, we have to come back here!

    (5)

  • Nina C.

    OMG this place is the best place to have dinner or lunch ( not for vegetarian for sure ), this place has tracks like... Melting in your mouth. My favorite restaurant so far. Tip : you must be very hungry :)

    (5)

  • Smaly K.

    Compared to the other few Brazilian steak houses I've tried in Seattle, I like this place the best. The food is great, and service is even greater. I'm not a big all-you-can-eat-meat person, but it's a great dining experience.

    (4)

  • Arie L.

    16 types of Brazilian bbq meats brought to you sizzling on skewers (garlic, top, bottom, cheesy, sirloin, Parmesan crusted, filet mignon, ribs, ribeye, bacon wrapped, pork, and chicken). With this, you get to serve yourself at the salad rodizio bar (mushroom risotto, rice, fish dishes, cold cuts, various cheeses, fresh sliced vegetables & salads and a refreshing mango salad). Included for free is their delicious cheesy bread, fried polenta sticks, caramelized bananas, mashed potatoes, and garlic bread. Big portions are served when they come to your table. They were really generous in frequenting our table and we never had a problem with service from this restaurant. We had lots of fun dining here as a double date, and what I enjoyed the most about this restaurant is that you can ask for a meat menu to see what skewer you have already ate or want to eat. I also really like that they ask you, "is medium rare okay? Or would you like medium?" Awesome!

    (4)

  • Amos Y.

    Came here for the dinner rodiizo-style Brazillian. You also get a bunch of sides and get to go to their salad bar that has all sorts of stuff besides salad. You should definitely try: Cheese rolls - The server gives you a basket of them. They are awesome, the whole inside is infused with cheese. Warm mouth melting. Eat them while they are hot though. * Mushroom risotto - Creamy with a strong mushroom flavor * Caramelized bananas - Warm and soft, sweet sugary goodness As for the meat, the cuts were pretty solid, though some were a little on the tougher side. Note 5 of the meats are only available at dinner. I particularly liked: * Picanha - The house special prime cut of sirloin, juicy and great flavoring * Beef Ribs (dinner only) - fatty juicy tender falling off the bone goodness * Ribeye (dinner only) - Tender and juicy with great marbling The filet mignon was quite tender and juicy, but not quite that flavorful. Had better elsewhere. While good, probably enjoyed the above more. Note, that some of the meats like the filet mignon come around much more rarely. However, you can ask any of the waiter or servers to bring you a specific cut, which they will be happy to get for you. Might take a while for them to cook it though.

    (4)

  • John M.

    I've been to Steakhouses in Rio and so far Novilhos is as close to being in Brazil as I've been in the US. The service is excellent and attentive. If you like something, and comment on it, you will have enough to satisfy you for the evening. The wine list has many good South American wines that are at excellent price points. The meat is seasoned very well and will satisfy even me, who wants meat as rare as can be. All the staff take an interest in you and you end up being treated as if you were a guest in their home. I will definitely be back when I am up North.

    (5)

  • Shelby B.

    Expensive, but you get what you pay for. Group of four for lunch. The staff were very attentive. The food was great. Beautifully decorated. Highly recommend if your wallet will allow.

    (5)

  • Kimmie L.

    Not all meats are created equal. Came here for a birthday with 10 people and was accommodated. I think we came to a joined conclusion that the ribeye was the best "steak" but the rest were worth a try. The buffet style sides were decent. Go for the charcuterie. I think it's mostly worth it if you can eat your meats worth. We tried the creme brûlée and flan. Both very similar but I'd close the brûlée due to less sweetness but still very sweet. Our server was exceptional and receptive.

    (4)

  • Mitch N.

    I seem to recall the hostess that sat us, there were something like 14-16 choices of meat available. Though what came to the table was probably less than10 options. If I we're comparing to Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, which is like a 4 $$$ $ place, Novilhos is accurately listed as $$$. It really is just a step under Fogo's. The salad bar while extensive, was lacking just plain salad. All kinds of pickled things, cured meats, cheeses, soups, etc. I just wanted plain spinach or different types of lettuce or arugula. None was to be had. The meat choices, all from beef, lamb, and chicken; and no seafood options; were good. We had some favorites, and not so favorites. I would have liked to have some shrimp or prawns, or any other grilled fish. But sadly I wasn't offered that, and I didn't ask either. Service was better than average, though I feel like after getting our drinks ordered and our first rounds of meat, the waitress didn't come back for a long while to offer more drinks. But not bad service at all, just long gaps in coverage. Want copious amounts of meat? a cornucopia of meat? Come here to satisfy your cravings.

    (3)

  • Dan C.

    It's not bad. In fact, I personally think it's better than Fogo de Chao in Los Angeles. I especially like their salad bar and the service is great, except for those who actually serve the meat. These "gauchos" who walk around with meat hanging on a vertical skewer don't really seem to care whether your chip is red or green. Especially the guy who serves parmesian pork and chicken - these two are hitting you up every 3 minutes, while the rib eye, filet, and my person favorite, the house special are no where to be seen. It's still a bit pricey, especially their wine.

    (3)

  • Alisha W.

    Good selection of meats. Good array of well-done to rare. Really awesome awesome selection of salads and small bites. But overall I think it was just too pricey! It was advertised as a sort of AYCE experience and they offered us dessert at the end. When we accepted we were surprised to find that we had been charged quite a bit more than we thought for the desserts (which are NOT included). surprise. Overall service was great, food was good. But for top dollar, I probably would choose to spend my money more wisely.

    (3)

  • Lynnetta S.

    What can I say about this restaurant but WOW!!! This is the type of place that you should save your appetite and stay away from food until its time for you go and partake in this amazing food. The service and atmosphere were spot on as well!!! The knowledgeable staff were able to explain all the cuts of meats to us as well as quick to deliver a variety of meats to your table once they saw we had our chip placed on "YES" more food. If you get the opportunity to go,please do you won't be disappointed!!

    (5)

  • Kimberly S.

    As far as churrascaria's go, this one is pretty great. They start you off with warm cheese bread (pao de queijo) that is delicious. They will refill this as many times as you ask them to. The meat selection was fairly extensive with varieties of lamb, beef, pork, and chicken. My favorites were the garlic beef (full of great flavor) and filet mignon. I thought the servers came by frequently and worked hard to cater to everyone at the table, even my Mom who (most unfortunately) wanted everything well done! It is really nice that they will try to bring you meat cooked the way you want it and the servers will usually remember your preferences. I really liked the servers' attitudes and even the bus boys seemed sweet. If I had to say anything negative about the service, it would be that they were a little over zealous about clearing plates (even if food had barely grazed the plate) and I wasn't a huge fan of our main waiter continually trying to upsell us on wine, cocktails, dessert, etc. You are served fried polenta, mashed potatoes, and dessert-y bananas as shared plates along with the meat and cheese bread. The salad bar is self-serve and is extensive with hot and cold dishes that included steamed tilapia, chicken stroganoff, mushroom risotto, and meatballs alongside a selection of salads, cured meats, and cheeses. I think $31 for salad-bar-only is a little steep but it's nice they offer this as an option for non meat-lovers. I am a fan of Novilhos because it does the churrascaria experience well. However, I think committing to the rodizio means you are committing yourself to probably eating too much and likely feeling bad about yourself. I can't say I'll go back (because I just don't like feeling so full) but I would recommend it to people interested in having this fun, meat-filled experience.

    (4)

  • Melinda H.

    My husband and I come here regularly for special occasions - it is my favorite restaurant. Tonight, we came for dinner with our 3 year old (not the first time we have brought him - he is good in restaurants). I am writing tonight because, while I have always found the food to be delicious, and the waitstaff attentive, tonight, they were spectacular. The meats were plentiful, fresh, and hot (temperature correct). The staff was quick to get requests out, very pleasant, and incredibly attentive. I accidentally dropped something off the salad bar, and before I could turn back around from looking in 1 direction for a server, someone had already cleaned it up. Everything tonight was wonderful, and a reminder of why this restaurant is and will remain my favorite. The staff remember those of us who come often, but are equally gracious and welcoming to newcomers. I highly recommend coming here. If you ever for any reason have an issue, simply ask, and it will be rectified nearly immediately (I have experienced minor issues very seldom in the past, which have always been taken care of very quickly, without issue or fail - but no problems or complaints at all tonight).

    (5)

  • George L.

    If you are a true carnivore, it is hard to beat the Brazilian steal house. But for us, what distinguishes this restaurant is that it has the best happy hour we have ever seen. Quite a nice wine selection for $5 for a nice pour. And the happy hour food menu is amazing. One could easily make a meal of most of the offerings. And the prices are fantastic. The happy hour price on their "Tudo de bom" was $10 and provided a huge plate of roasted pork, linguico, filet of beef, pork loin, and chicken along with some fried polenta. This so beats buffalo wings it isn't even in the same universe. Best happy hour anywhere!

    (5)

  • Gary S.

    Reservations at 730 so they stopped coming Too soon. The service and food are exceptional. Pricey but worth it.

    (4)

  • Angie L.

    This was my second time ever dining at a Brazilian steakhouse. The mister and I came here on a Saturday evening. We had reservations, but didn't get seated until 20 minutes later. Let me start off by saying, their salad bar in itself was amazing. Great choices ranging from mushroom risotto to asparagus.. To tilapia with capers... And various salami and prosciutto... This was by far way better than the Brazilian steakhouse I dined at in Seattle. They bring you a basket of cheesy bread, a plate of mashed potatoes, a plate of grilled bananas, and some polenta stick things... The bread was so gooey and the texture was addicting for sure. This place is the real deal. I don't know much about the Brazilian culture, but what I do know is the gentlemen who came by with the meats were in the back, cooking and seasoning it all themselves! They have a window you can watch them through. We really appreciated the pace of their rounds to the table. It wasn't too fast where we were trying to keep up.. But it wasn't so slow that we were waiting. The portions they give are pretty generous too. The rib eye melted in my mouth. I wasn't a fan of the filet mignon.. I have to say that cut was a disappointment. But everything else was such high quality. The service here is absolutely impeccable. This was the first time in a while where my glass of water never reached below the top of the glass. Everyone was on top of it all. All the workers there were so helpful and attentive. There are two absolute items I would come back here for... The mushroom risotto, and the sangria. The mushroom risotto was the best thing I have tasted in months. The sangria was equally, if not better! It was $11 for a glass, but worth every penny. It came out to about $130 something for two dinners and two drinks. Yes, it's a little pricey... But a great experience overall. I think it was $51 an adult for the salad bar and meats.. But you can choose the option of just the salad bar for like $20 cheaper? We will definitely be back... It may take me about a month to digest everything I ate here... But this is an excellent place to celebrate a special occasion.

    (5)

  • Mary K.

    At the set cost of $51 per person dinner, carnivores are welcome to pile up to 16 varieties of meat in ranges of pools-of-blood rare to cusp-of-burnt! We went on a Friday night expecting a packed out house but it was relatively empty. Well, then again, my prenotion of this restaurant was that it was one of those pinky up, "do you have a reservation?" venues but as we pulled into the parking lot of Factoria mall plaza, I quickly realized how wrong I was. The buffet is set as family style. The seats circle around huge oval salad bar, with the meat kitchen on an adjacent wall, exposed through pane of glass. Their wine by the glass selection was a joke. They should extend their choices of reds. Out of the two Merlots, I chose the one that was not The Velvet Devil (which isn't even a corked wine so maybe a tier above boxed). Whatever it was, I seriously thought they poured me a glass of Franzia or some Yellowtail crap. Outside of my initial annoyances, the food here is very good. The cheesy bread, filet mignon, fried plantains, creme brûlée (desserts not inclusive in set dinner) were among my favorites. But as I chewed on the butter lettuce to help my meat clogged digestion, I couldn't help shake off the feeling that this place missed a step of class. Maybe it was because we were seated next to the plates? Or the unamused faces of the waiters peering out at the customers while waiting for their next slab of meat? The waitstaff that looked just short of high school graduation? The repeat meats they brought around but with melted cheese on top? With Downtown prices, they could borrow some lessons in ambiance too.

    (4)

  • Ann N.

    Came Sunday night at 530p for birthday dinner. Seated immediately with reservation. Formal appearance but with a laid back vibe, can enjoy no matter what outfit you're in. Located by nordstrom rack in factoria. Meat service: pro: good memory by some of the servers with preference ( medium, rare, etc) Con: definitely did not get all of the meat that was going around. I don't know what methodology they have but certain meats got to certain tables but not to ours. Didn't want to wave them down so we just watched hoping they come to ours but never did. Found this very really frustrating as it felt we were getting the same servers with the same meat. Food: miss and hit with the meat, some perfectly seasoned and some too salty. Recommend asking them for "small piece" to try first otherwise you'll get full fast. Sides were decent but not anything special.

    (3)

  • Bobby N.

    I find it quite difficult to write reviews for steak houses b/c they all seem relatively the same: nice decor, good service, mouthwatering and delicious meat cuts, and steep prices. I'll save you the hassle of describing the excruciating details of this steak house, and highlight the differences. Once seated, you get the choose among a variety of excellent sides. This restaurant compared to the others I've been, does a great job selecting the sides. The beets, potatoes, fruits, veggies, etc. are freshly delicious. AND! You get as much as you want. But don't get too excited b/c you have to make room for the best cuts, which has to be the house special steak. Gawd! It's crunchy, tender, juicy, yumiliciousness will make you appreciate meats on a whole different level. Hold back on the chicken wrapped in bacon. It's mediocre. Otherwise, don't eat too much b/c you'll have to make room for the Brazilian lemonade. A cross btwn lemon and perhaps orange puree. Its level of sweetness compliments the meal well.

    (4)

  • Leticia P.

    My husband and I went there a few months ago and it is one of those places you walk out pissed. Especially because it was so expensive and the food was not tasteful at all. We don't mind paying a little extra but we expect the service to be superb and the food to be tasty. The meats were bland, the salad bar had most of the food cold and dry. The waiter was pleasant but what bothered me the most is that we kept seeing the best cuts going somewhere else and we got offered the same thing (chicken) 3 times. Our table was the closest to the rotisserie, yet all the servers kept skipping our table over an over. If I am paying 50.00 per plate I don't want chicken! My husband loves meat and he hated this place, we choose Ruth's or John Howie any time over this place. I was led by the wonderful reviews about this place but I guess it is a matter of personal taste. No disrespect to the restaurant, it was just our opinion the price do not match what you get served.

    (1)

  • Sabine R.

    My favorite stake house from now on!

    (5)

  • Elaine K.

    Well, I have been there many times and absolutely love their food. From the cheese bread to the variety of meat, salad, and hot dishes. However, the last time I was there, the cheese bread was old. I am used to eat it for my whole life and I recognize when it is not fresh. Besides that everything else was fine. My total disappoint was when I went with my friend for lunch. We got there 15 minutes before closing and they simply did not let us in. We could not believe it. So rude. I come here very often with my husband and we have been bringing a lot of friends to enjoy the great food, but this last time, I was so disappointed that I lost my wish return :(

    (1)

  • Earl O.

    Back for my sons birthday polenta is awesome,flank steak,bacon wrap chicken, all were excellent. Love risk place

    (4)

  • Dembe N.

    Had a guys night out 9/20. Service is great. Meat, meat, meat - can't go wrong but you need to choose your sides to make the dish taste better. Side dishes are hit or mis some were good some OK. We had a Brazilian beer which tasted bit better then OK. Price maybe bit steep but meat cuts are pricy too so you do the math and decide if it's worth or not. I would prefer John Howie Steak House rather then going buffet style steak house for pretty much same price.

    (3)

  • Darlene L.

    We were really looking forward to trying out a Brazilian steakhouse and we had heard good things about this place. The salad bar was pretty underwhelming. Bad meat, scanty buffet, and levels of salt that could send you to a hospital! We've had better Brazilian steakhouse experiences in Texas and thought we'd try out this new restaurant in Factoria. Totally not worth it, and over $120 for two adults!! Don't waste your time, or your money. Novilhos was full of people. I guess it has something to do with the fact that small-town Bellevue doesnt have many options and/or people just haven't had any better. I won't be back...

    (3)

  • Darwin S.

    Fantastic happy hour! I just love that we can come in and order $5 glasses of wine and $10 plates of various meats, and we can leave pleasantly full instead of having to pay $50+ each for the full "Rodizio" experience and stuffing ourselves to the gills to get our money's worth. The service is just as good if not better than the food. We only had one bad experience here when we drove down in Friday night rush hour traffic for HH only to discover the bar was closed for a private party. I let the restaurant know on their FaceBook page how disappointed we were, and they immediately addressed our concerns. I would have subtracted a star for that experience, but their response compensated for it. Considering that, and the fact that this place makes vegetarians cry, I can only give them 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Sue H.

    Love this restaurant. We have taken my mother there with us for her Birthday and for Thanksgiving. What a great experience. the food is very good with a very wide variety of items. The Salad bar has many wonderful items on it and can feed you by itself. But the different kinds of meats all taste great. The rosette and the polenta stick as appetizers are wonderful.

    (5)

  • Tony L.

    We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon for a large birthday party. We got there right at noon, yet they didn't seat any customers until the salad bar was set up (not sure why they did this). This was my first time here, and the décor is pretty nice (pretty non-descript looking from the outside, so don't let that deter you). The main reason you come here is for the meat, but the salad bar has a lot of hot and cold items as well. The mushroom risotto is a little on the over-creamy side, but it was probably my favorite hot dish. They also bring cheese bread (good), as well as polenta and mashed potatoes. As far as the meat goes, you don't get as much options during the day, although there was plenty of meat to go around. I liked the chicken legs, the pork ribs, and the house special and other beef cuts. My least favorite was probably the leg of lamb: a little too gamey. For dessert, I had the flan, and it was really good: not too sweet and light. Overall, this is not a cheap place ($31 weekend brunch: drinks and desserts not included), but the food is pretty good. There is a ton of meat, but you can also have a lot of other non-meat dishes as well. Our server did a great job as well taking care of us. You get more meat options during dinner, but the price tag is another $20 per person.

    (4)

  • Namtran V.

    This is a review for Seattle Restaurant Week. SRW includes fried polenta, mashed potatoes, fried banana, and cheese bread at your table. You also get unlimited trips to their awesome salad bar, one serving each of five different pre-selected meats, and a dessert of your choice. You get to pick from cheesecake, lemon cake, flan, and creme brûlée. The SRW menu online is a little different than what it is at the restaurant, I was really glad we were allowed trips to the salad bar. Go for the cheesy bread, chicken stroganoff, and mushroom risotto. Avoid that little pork cutlet included on the SRW menu. If I were to do it again, I'd go with the lemon cake instead of the cheesecake.

    (4)

  • Julia C.

    Meat lover? This is the place for endless meat. Salad bar and sides were all really good. Some of the meats were dry, but most part really tastey. One thing that bothered me was that we thought our soda was bottomless, server didn't mention it wasn't, and we got charged for every soda that was refilled.

    (4)

  • Kevin R.

    While the location is a bit out of the way for dowtown Seattle. I found it to be well worth the drive. Food is awesome. Drinks were well made and service was fantastic. The lamb chops were amazing, the filet was so tender and juicy. Give the chimichurri sauce a try, it's great. Spare the salads and sides and hold out for the meats. Yum!

    (4)

  • Reba H.

    Since I gave this restaurant three stars I should begin with the reason why. When I go out to a restaurant yes I'm paying for good food, but I'm also paying for the experience. Being a good cook myself,eating out is optional. So when my husband and I choose to take the family out for a hot meal we look to enjoy ourselves. Unfortunately, we were greeted by awkward and rude hostesses! Strike one for any restaurant. Beyond the superficial let's start with the cons; pricey, long waits on the weekend, a limited selection in dinner sides, poorly crafted cocktails. As for the pros: great food including delicious meats. The best of all would be the flank steak a savory selection. I recommend trying the cinnamon grilled banana it's a very good twist on fruit the kids will love them. The cheesy bread that they bring as a starter is alright not my taste. At first sight you cannot tell but this restaurant is actually good for kids my husband and I have a two-year-old and a one-year-old and everyone was very understanding when they got a little fussy and tired. If you save room for dessert try the New York cheesecake it's delicious and rich.

    (3)

  • Jessi B.

    Seriously!? This place is delicious! Everyone who worked there was amazing and nice. It is pretty pricey, but completely worth it. The food was cooked perfectly! I couldn't eat all 16 types of meat, I was so full, but it was a great experience.

    (5)

  • Christie Y.

    GREAT service, GREAT food, GREAT drinks, GREAT atmosphere! What an fun dining experience. Francisco took such good care of our group of 5 (along with all the other wonderful staff members who helped us), we never had to ask for anything. Meat service was constant and their salad bar options were great. Highly recommend but make sure to go in with an empty stomach! My favorite....ribeye of course :)

    (5)

  • Mary K.

    Dear Elle, FIRST OF ALL - YOU are wonderful!! I just read your response and I can't tell you how grateful I am for you taking the time to help out with this issue. I kept weighing before I wrote it trying to consider that the employee was new, might not know what the expectations were and that he was the only one serving up to about 20 people. I doubt you would have heard from me if we had received two checks (one for each table). But YES, we will be back and if you happen to be there on some Monday night, please join us - we'd love to meet you. Thanks again for the more than generous response.

    (5)

  • Jenn L.

    I really wanted to like Novilhos, but it sadly did not live up to my expectations. This is the second time I've ever had Rodizio-style Brazilian, the first being close to 14 years ago so I was excited to re-live this experience. We opted for a weekend lunch here which was $31 and of course, included the salad bar. The salad bar options were great, and just the perfect amount of variety so you get to try a lot of dishes, but don't fill up on it. The cheesy bread given to each table was absolutely delicious--probably the best table bread I've ever had at a restaurant. The first meat we were offered was the sausage and chicken leg. The chicken was tender and delicious, so I had high hopes from then on. Sadly, I found everything apart from the chicken / ribs to be WAY too tough. Every single cut of beef. This is a steakhouse, I did not expect tough (almost unbearably so) cuts of meat that would ruin my experience here. I don't know if this was just a fluky day since this place seems to have raving reviews, but I don't think I'll ever return. I would have given them a 2 star, but since I don't remember my last Rodizio-style Brazilian experience and I don't have anything for comparison, it seems unfair to rate that low. The service was okay--we received our free birthday dessert with Yelp check-in just fine, but our waters were not refilled until we had already finished eating.

    (3)

  • Gavin R.

    ok I am a guy who loves beef. This is a great place! Yes it is expensive but you get what you pay for. The servers even remember if they don't have the "doneness" of meat on their skewer at the time they show up later with it for you! The salad bar has a great mix of starches (omg risoto) and antipasto kinds of foods. very tasty. Bacon wrapped fillet for the win!!!

    (5)

  • Manjae P.

    Don't go here for quality meat. Go here for the oh so good cheese balls and the buffet. As for meat, I'd go for the marinated b/c the non-marinated meats are mostly salty and heavily seasoned to cover up their lack of taste. Though; this is all you can eat, why not try everything :)

    (3)

  • Daniel S.

    I loved the food, service, and environment. The meat was cooked to perfection, it wasn't dry or gainy, it was perfectly juicy and delicious! I highly recommend this place if you wish for a night out to get your fill. It is alittle pricy, but well worth in the end. I recommend the lamb and risotto. This place is one of my favorites and I'll be coming back real soon!

    (5)

  • Young C.

    I'll give Novilhos a 3* for value and variety but the meat isn't anything special. The cheese biscuits and polenta fries are really good. The servers are pretty attentive, and the cold/hot buffet isn't too bad. Buffets to me are kind of a weird as in usually your sitting next to a table whom have been there eating WAY too long and are drenched in meat sweats.

    (3)

  • Talia E.

    5 stars for service and the experience, 4 stars for the food, 3 stars for the prices. I think it's about $50/person here, without a Groupon. Came here for a family birthday dinner, and it was a nice experience. Service is top notch, the meat selection itself is pretty extensive and everything was "really good", though I'll admit there's nothing there that made me think "omfg I have to come back here again to have THAT". Also, there's no way I ate $50-worth of food. Anyway, the "salad bar" is pretty extensive -- including some meat entrees (if you pick the lower cost dining option). Salad, pasta salad, potato salad, cheeses, bruschetta, broccolini, ceviche, etc. Then people walk around with different meats on giant skewers and slice them up at your table. Each eater gets a "coin" that shows the servers when to come by to serve the meats. Drinks are average priced (I had an $11 caipirinha which was good). Ambiance is nice, and the restaurant is large enough to accommodate large groups as needed. Not sure when I'll be back but it was a cool place to try. Definitely had a food coma -- great place to bring hungry men.

    (4)

  • Reza A.

    Look, I won't lie to you, my review will be heavily biased and i will ignore any negative thought I've ever had about this place because I just had so many great meals here with great people. Seriously though, the atmosphere is super laid back, which is exactly what you want when you show up for "all you can eat meat". Don't get me wrong, it's a nice establishment, just not overly and unnecessarily fancy. The quality of the meat and salad bar has been consistently great. The service has been nothing less than great either, very attentive and friendly staff that doesn't bother you too often but is still there when you need them. The prices are excellent as well considering the quality and quantity of food. I should also mention, I've been here both for lunch and dinner, and it's been equally good. So all in all, big thumbs up, love this place!

    (5)

  • Lauren M.

    The staff here has never been anything but friendly and helpful. I know I shouldn't be judging a place like this for their salad bar, but Novilhos' is complete without being intimidating. The main game here is the meat, brought out on large spits and slices cut off for you. What can I say? It's well cooked, well spiced, and the wait staff listens when you ask for a specific cooking level. Novel, good all around.

    (4)

  • Chih-Yun H.

    Went here for my birthday dinner and got the Groupon for it - not sure if the Groupon is still in place, but worth it!!! Great salad bar - can't believe they had hearts of palm!!! Rarely see that at places. I've been to Ipanema in Seattle, and Novilhos is superior. Service is quick and friendly and the meat cuts are better. Classy ambience. Only thing is I found the chicken to be a little on the saltier side and a little dry. Other than that I would definitely go back! I put "not sure" for dress, but people wore jeans and a nice shirt on top.

    (4)

  • Kelli H.

    Happy hour is very busy here so get here early, like when they open at 4pm! There's only four little tables that hold two-three people and a dozen chairs at the bar. We ordered a caeser salad, lamb and the combo. The combo was a good choice and the lamb would have been good if it wasn't over cooked! We ordered it medium rare and it was pretty well done. You'd think a steak house would have cooking meat figured out? Over cooked meat is one of my biggest pet peeves!!

    (4)

  • Libbie K.

    Enjoyed Mothers Day dinner here last night . I've had Brazilian barbecue before, but this place really does it right . All the cuts of meat that came around were tasty and hot right off the grill. The salad / side dish bar was quite excellent too , with hot fishes including stroganoff and risotto as well as cold cuts and various salads including ceviche. Hard not to fill up on all the yummy choices . They also serve every meal with mashed potatoes, cheesy rolls and friend polenta and plantains . You will NOT leave hungry ! It is not a cheap restaurant, but you will definitely get your money's worth , and the ambience is very nice - dark and upscale, without being snobby .

    (5)

  • Bill B.

    I've been to several Churrascarias around the country and Novilhos holds its own as an equal to the best. One way Novilhos does distinguish itself is by the variety of types and cuts. Pork, chicken, sausage and of course, beef. The bacon-wrapped filet and parmesan-encrusted pork are my two favorites which are very tender and flavorful. The house special and Brazilian sausage are another pair I look forward to. The "salad bar" isn't. It's a buffet of about 60+ items and the wait staff's advice to not fill up should be followed. There are just so many complementary combinations, it's easy to overwhelm the palate. Going to the salad bar first and then wait for the endless supply of BBQ to arrive isn't the best way to really enjoy the food. What I have done is to make a tapas-size plate for each cut of BBQ I want. For the pork, I pair with citrus and greens. The filet I pair with spicy grains. The sausage goes well with seafood and legumes. Have fun and create your dream-plate!

    (4)

  • Wing C.

    Tasty meats and decent salad bar. Good service. Bonus points for providing floss and mouthwash in the restrooms.

    (4)

  • Garrett T.

    I have eaten at a few Brazilian steakhouses so I was excited to eat at one in Seattle area. The salad bar was big and fresh. The steaks, pork, and chicken was all good but nothing special. I was disappointed. Obviously there will be a few items you like more than others but nothing was that great. It's a fun place and if you haven't been to a Brazilian steakhouse, by all means give it a shot! Just know there are better ones out there.

    (3)

  • Simon B.

    Brazilian steak! All you can eat is pretty pricey but it is definitely worth trying at least once. Cool concept, as they bring you cuts of meat and carve it table side. They advertise so many different types of meat on their website, but in reality they only serve half the items which is highly disappointing. I get that you're a restaurant and have to make your margins somehow, but don't do it by false advertising and bringing filet mignon only once.

    (3)

  • Heidi M.

    Sorry, wish I could rate this higher. We took my son here for a birthday dinner. My husband, myself, son (17) son (14), and friend (14). Price was $51 bucks a head over the age of 11. We were all feeling full after the salad corse. The meat nothing special just very filling. Did not have room for dessert. Wine selection was nothing special. Strange spot in the Factoria parking lot next to Nordstrom Rack.

    (3)

  • Jen L.

    What can I say...I love meat. haha. I love the idea that it is all you can eat! The ambiance is great and the different meats circle around frequently. The waiter is eager to bring over the meat of your choice if you haven't seen it or would like it to arrive earlier. The cheesy bread is fabulous! I could just eat all of it myself! The buffet style salad bar is very convenient and inviting. There is rarely a line or a wait there, as most people are eating at their tables and only getting up once in a while to grab a few items from the salad bar. I find the set up relaxing as you have control over whether the meats come around by flipping the circle tab over to red (instead of green) so you do not have to decline all the time. I will need another visit to review the meats, as it has been a while since I had a chance to taste it.

    (4)

  • Cathy R.

    Rockin Brazilian Steakhouse! Stopped in on a whim because traffic was a nightmare. They have a different style of salad bar than I am accustomed to seeing- it had cheeses, deli meats, beets, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, sauteed mushrooms, mushroom risotto, broccolini, bell peppers overall much more savory than usual. It was a welcome change. Typical red/green tokens to denote whether you are ready for more meat, or needed a break are used. Fare included 16 types of meat plus garlic bread and cinnamon bananas, all served tableside. Waiter suggested a nice local bottle of chardonnay because I don't care for red wine, and wrapped up remaining portion so I could bring home. There was unending attention from multiple servers, waiter, manager, and busboys. Neither my wine or water glasses were ever empty for more than a moment. Only negative I have is that they don't have grilled pineapple- my favorite part.

    (4)

  • Doris M.

    I am not new to Brazilian restaurants. This restaurant was disappointing. The salad bar was small in comparison to other restaurants. If someone wanted just the salad bar they would soon find that not only was it not maintained with well filled dishes. They would find it not a good value. The meats at times were bland and some even dry. The wait staff was excellent and very attentive.

    (3)

  • Jim S.

    Nearly every piece of meat was cooked medium or longer, unfortunately dry, and the typical flavorful herb or salty crust on the outside of larger cuts was nowhere to be found. Unexceptional food and not worth the price. The service was polite and friendly, though they were slow to bring meats around and came to the table more than once when no one had the green card up.

    (2)

  • Irene D.

    A++++ Eat at buffet for sides, but limit yourself to wait for the delicious serving of the meats. Def. a fun place to take a group or someone special. The meat is yummy!!! Excellent customer service. I brought my Tribal Council. My reservations were lost...I had 11+ people waiting....oh my goodness I was nervous. The manager made things work and I was the hero. In fact it appeared that there was no issues at all. Staff was cool as I kept my cool!!!!! Absolutely fabulous.

    (5)

  • Raussie T.

    DROOOOL! Great for meat lovers like myself! Everything is very well marinated and good but i always stick to everything beef (why would you come for chicken for this price). The filet mignon and cheese infused steak are my favorite. The salad bar and sides were all pretty good too but i tried not to touch that as much. In comparison to the other Brazilian steak house in seattle (Impanema) Novilhos is 2x times better.

    (5)

  • Lindsey S.

    During Seattle Restaurant Week, STAY AWAY! We typically love this place and dine here monthly, but were treated so poorly this time. We took our friends to showcase how good it was and it turned out to be an embarrassment. 2 ordered the regular menu and 2 ordered the SRW menu. From that point on the server made us feel very unwelcome. The meat on the SRW is a joke, 5 pieces that come on a small bread plate and the quality is terrible, nothing like you would normally get. We then asked for more bananas and were told they dont come with the special menu. Really? The server then made some joke about being fired if he brought more. The nickel & diming got so bad, we told him we'd pay for the fill menu if he'd just give us what we asked for! Service- terrible and never came back to refresh the plate, fill our waters, etc. Only had one round of drinks bc he never came back to take another order. We had to ask the men walking around with the meat to get any service. Only positive note was the hostess, she was very friendly and welcoming. Overall such a disappointment. Our party of 4 likely wont go back.

    (2)

  • Seung Ho J.

    In all honesty the selection of meats was average, the salad bar was sub-par thought I admit the mushroom risotto was good. The wine selection leaves a lot to be desired, there is a very very limited number of good French or Italian wines and those that they do have are incredibly over priced. Overall I find that this place is a bit of a cheap knock off of Fogo De Chao, from the uniform of the servers to the general meat selection and salad bar are incredibly reminiscent of Fogo De Chao. However, the price tag is just the same and the wine prices seem like a scene from Merchant of Venice where Shylock demands a pound of flesh. The service was average at best, the servers try to be friendly and quick but they seem to be a bit too eager at pushing bottles of wine at us. While I do appreciate ensure that the glass is never empty attitude, pushing a third bottle while the second bottle has just been opened was a bit much. The dessert selection was lacking at best, while the desserts were good in generally they need more authentic Brazilian desserts i.e. where is the grilled pineapple. Also where are the authentic cocktails. Bottom line I would visit Novilhos again under duress or out of obligation but I will not be going there out of my own accord or if I had to flip the bill.

    (2)

  • Joewo J.

    The salad bar was humongous and the several things I had were quite unique and delicious. The meat is very flavorful and cooked properly. You ask for the meat you arte lacking or have not seen and the next time around they stop at your table first. I have been to several of these in major cities and this is quite good. Service of course is over the top good. Well worth the drive from Seattle!

    (5)

  • Sunny H.

    I was here when they first opened about four years ago (?). I wasn't all that impressed back then. Didn't think much of it. But then hubby wanted to return for his b-day. So I finally agreed. And I'm glad I'm an open-minded individual who gave into hubs, because this time, I was impressed. Salad bar has vastly improved; meat was yummy; service was excellent; and overall, I had an excellent experience. Will return again. And next time, will bring the kiddos too!

    (4)

  • Jun Z.

    I am a big lamp fan, so is my family. Do not miss out their lamp ribs, legs, and other tasty BBQ. We got a Groupon for our dinner. About $25 each person, all you can eat. Everyone got so full and satisfied that night. I signed up for their club already, and got a $20 voucher afterwards. Will come back to use the voucher soon. Parking is easy and free.

    (5)

  • Dick B.

    First, this is an "all you can eat" type of restaurant and you'd better be really hungry with a tremendous appetite. And know in advance that it's $51 per person (not sure of the price for children but also not sure that kids would appreciate this place and its menu). Second, we were impressed by the "salad bar", really much more than a salad bar because it does have a huge variety of food from appetizers to salads to several hot entries. It was beautifully presented and you could dine with this feature alone for $31 per person. Third, we were disappointed by a variety of meats including beef, lamb and some poultry (chicken, I think) served on skewers. It's hard to be sure of the freshness of these items, meaning they come out of the kitchen and are presented and served at as many tables as possible before using up all of the food on the skewer. It could be that an appealing selection could go right away but another could languish on the skewer and be returned to the kitchen. Also, the flavoring of the meat selections was bland to our taste but it's hard to season to a universe of tastes. It just wasn't ours. For us the third star in the rating was the atmosphere was very nice. This location has been several different restaurants and Novilho has done an admirable job of making a very appealing interior. The first server was more of a host but wasn't very hospitable and in fact was kind of snooty when we asked the price. The servers who brought the skewers were very personable but didn't speak English clearly enough to respond adequately to questions about the various menu offerings. (Remember, there's no real menu, it's one high price and perhaps a better value could be found elsewhere).

    (3)

  • Yen E.

    We came for restaurant week. $28 for a choice of 5 different meats and salad bar? Couldn't beat that! Their risotto was a little undercooked imo, but the flavor was delicious. My favorite was the marinated artichokes and my friends raved about their bruschetta. I loved every meat offered to me, except the pork covered in cheese. I also ordered their homemade "lemonade" which is more like old limeade. It was extremely tart/sour and the skin on the limes were brown. ICK. At $5? That is A LOT for brown slices of lime. Just saying. For the dessert, I had their creme brulee which was delicious, but definitely not worth $8. My friends and I were tempted to order their flan, but it looked a little disappointing. The hostess' are super friendly! Our waiter disappeared and pretty much ignored us. Their cheese rolls were delicious and addicting.. tasted like cheez-its.

    (3)

  • Donna C.

    Went around 1pm on Sunday for lunch and was told they had no tables available. Well, there were no tables in the main dining area that was open for lunch and we had to wait 30 minutes for a table. Meat selection was limited, it seems: top and bottom sirloin, parmesan pork tenderloin, chicken drumsticks and sausage, and bbq pork ribs were all that came around, and not very frequently. Meat was ok. Salad bar had a nice variety. They are closed between 2:30-4:30. It was nice of them to not kick us out at 2:30pm. They even got me more pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread) when I requested it. I thought Fumaca in Seattle was better in terms of meat quality. If you've been to a Fogo de Chao, don't expect that level of quality and experience here.

    (3)

  • Miranda L.

    Pros: -Cuts of meat were all good. It's a great place to try out different cuts (i.e. I tried lamb again thinking it might be good since someone else cooked it, but nope, still hate it). -The mushroom risotto was amazing!!! -The atmosphere is great, love how they pamper you. -The parking is abundant. No need to walk forever to get you to the front door. -I loved the cheese balls. My husband didn't care for them but I love them when they're hot. -The bathrooms are gorgeous. The first thing my husband told me was, "No, we are not doing our bathrooms like that." LOL. They have this beautiful stone slabs. You just have to see it to understand. :) Cons: -We were there for probably 1.5 hours, the servers must have a ebb and flow because sometimes I would wait for any meat cuts to even come through. -We walked out of there paying $135 with a Groupon coupon for two people. Keep in mind, we purchased a glass of wine and one dessert. Tips: -They have filler foods like sausages and a guy who comes around with garlic cheese bread. Pass on that. -If your lactose intolerant, bring your pills as this place has lots of good cheesy stuff to eat. Recommendation: This is the place to go. I'd give it five stars but it's so expensive (but worth it!!!). Haiku in Redmond Town Center (they are great!) has moved to our second best buffet place on the eastside. Go to Novilhos if you want an upscale buffet experience, you won't regret it (unless your hurting on cash). :P

    (4)

  • Sam H.

    The meat is tough and expensive. Salad bar was nice. Service was ok.

    (2)

  • Whitney B.

    Amazing!!!!! The setup was perfect and the buffet. The meal was definitely expensive but 100% worth. Great place for a special occasion and leave time to walk off the fullness :) prime rib was delicious.

    (5)

  • Mahmoud E.

    I came here when I was in Seattle visiting, and no regrets at all for coming here!! Plus one star for offering unlimited refills soda!! Most churrascarias do not do that !! Very attentive staff, besides the meat, the mushroom risotto is to die for and they serve mashed potatoes as a side. They constantly ask you if you have any special requests for the meat which is a special extra touch. The meat was well cooked, not too salty, be sure to try the mozzarella covered sirloin. A must visit when you are in the area.

    (4)

  • Ben B. N.

    Great ambiance in the Lake union restaurant. It's definitely not family friendly. I love having tons of variety in my food but for some reason. I can't eat too much here. All the meats are too rich or too dry. So my stop button is up more than my go button. Which sucks because it is pretty expensive to eat here.

    (3)

  • Allison P.

    Third time here and the service was great!! We brought our 14 month old this time and she loved it! The staff was very friendly and sweet to her. And didn't seem annoyed at the mess she was making! The food was amazing like always! Hours later I am still stuffed!

    (5)

  • Tim K.

    We came here spur of the moment, and they were full with reservations. However, the manager was able to accommodate us. The caipirinha's were excellent and the cachaca selection were good. Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Sara H.

    So incredibly expensive. Even with a groupon deal ($35 for $60 towards 2 adult dinner entrees) we had to spend an extra $64 plus tip! So for sure expensive... However, the sangria I had was sooo yummy. For sure sweet and fruity but very refreshing. Just how I like my sangria. The food was also amazingggg. The salad bar is a pretty generic salad bar...salad stuff, variety of other types of salads, along with a few other warm dishes like mushroom risotto and chicken stroganoff. Everything I tried was good. I'm in love with the sweet pickles they had. YUM. And then we have the meat. Oodles and oodles of juicy meat. Everything was delicious. I like my beef medium rare to rare...so everything except the house special was a little overcooked for my tastes, but it all tasted really delicious. The hot wing we felt was a little out of place but it was perfectly spicy and juicy unlike most of the other dry chicken. The side dishes were all super delicious. Mashed potatoes are mashed potatoes...the fried banana was sweet and super delicious and the fried plantain was so crispy it was almost like a mozzarella cheese stick but better! And don't even get me started about those poppable cheesy breads! The perfect cheesy bite! We didn't have dessert but the dessert tray did look nice. Overall I'd say it's worth going to for a very special occasion but be prepared to over eat and over pay. :)

    (4)

  • David C.

    food was okay, I would rather spend that much at a real steak joint though. Also, check your bill...we had the groupon and I picked up part of the remaining tab, to the tune of $45.80...and they added another $43.02 in automatic tip...Really, WTF is a 95% tip?? Just finding it now as i reconcile my bank account and a little irked to say the least. I would never go back there!!

    (1)

  • Loreen D.

    The food was superb. The wait staff was very attentive. The staff bringing around the meat were so good at what they did, they remembered how you had asked for your meat on the earlier passes, so they automatically offered that same cut to you, every one of them remembered. That's amazing customer service. People have mentioned the mushroom risotto and yes indeed, by all means get it. But while you are there, please try the roasted potatoes. They were so very very tasty and perfectly cooked.

    (4)

  • Blake G.

    Expensive!!! BUT..... Worth it. My all time favorite Brazilian meat buffet closed down at Seattle. Atlas I have a great replacement in Bellevue. Meats there are divine, heavenly, and expensive. Reading this PLEASE do me one favor DON'T eat starchy food while you're at the Brazilian grill. Las Vegas caliber quality. Come here every time if you had a profitable week!!!

    (5)

  • Mimi T.

    This place is legit. I came here for a company event...and wasn't expecting much... To my pleasant surprise..I walked in and was greeted by a basket of pan de queso..they were delish! The service was really outstanding. We had a party of 60...and the wait staff gave us the royal treatment. The food was excellent..each serving of meat very different but all tasty. I highly recommend this place for an authentic churrascaria experience!

    (5)

  • Daniel M.

    Typically disappointing Seattle area Brazilian Steakhouse. The people I was with enjoyed it, but it's no Fogo de Chão and is certainly not as as good as some of the upper scale Churrascarias on the East Coast and in Brazil.

    (3)

  • Johnnie L.

    Service was good. Selection at the buffet salad bar was decent. Seem to be missing a few regular items that other Brazilian steakhouses I have been to, like grilled pineapple, and cream corn those are my favs. Creme brulee and flan was soo good! But the meat selection and quality were just okay... nothing to rave about. For 2 people and 2 drinks $146 w/o tip. I would much rather go to El Gaucho or John Howie for that price.

    (3)

  • J T.

    I've been here a few times and the service is consistently good but tonight, it was EXCELLENT! I reserve the 'excellent' category only for those places that truly excel in service and Novilho's does. Only thing is that the Brazilian staff is more knowledgeable and more animated, which I love, so make sure you get them to serve you.

    (5)

  • Victorious W.

    I drive by this building every time I visit Seattle and it's always a rotating door of failure restaurants. I drove by this time and I saw "Brazilian Steak House" emblazoned on the front... I may have to give this place a try. There is another Novhilos and it is located in Chicago. Apparently, it's pretty successful so that's why they chose to expand to little 'ol Factoria (which is a weird place for such an awesome find.) When you walk in, you'll think you're at some fancy-pants restaurant and re-examine yourself to see if you fit in -- I didn't; I was wearing my Life's Good Stick Together T-shirt with baggy jeans. I felt out of place, but the servers sure don't make you feel like it. They are grade-A professionals! When you get seated at your table, all you have in front of you will be your fork, knife, napkin, a set of tongs and a little red coin. The server walks up and asks if this is your first time. I said yes, go easy on me. She goes on to explain that you get your own plate, and you can grab from the salad bar whatever you would like, and whenever you are ready for meat, turn your little red coin over to green so they can start the onslaught of meat. Fun! The salad bar is amazingly fresh. I don't much care for salad, so everything I would say would be biased so I won't say anything at all... except for the creamy risotto. I went back and got that multiple times. Oh yeah, there is no signage for anything at the salad bar so you have to guess what everything is. When I got back to the table, a round of side-dishes were served up. The dishes include: Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Deep Fried Corn Bread, Caramelized Banana's, and Cheese Biscuits. All were excellent... and did I mention this was lunch? All of that stuff should only be nibbled at because you came here for only one reason and that reason is meat. Oh man, is the meat something to talk about. I turned my coin green and told them to bring it on. First came leg of lamb; pass -- I actually hate lamb. Then came chicken drumsticks; pass -- where is the red meat?!?! Finally, the house special comes up and it looks delicious. I forgot what it's called, but all the red meat is amazingly cooked. They have the top half which is more well-done and the bottom half which is more on the rare side. I told him as rare as possible and he starts sawing away at the meat. Mid-saw, he asked me to grab my tongs and get ready to catch the falling meat from his blade. The meat is so sweet, you can tell it hasn't been frozen before. I tried a few more things like the Pork Chop and some Chicken Wrapped with Bacon, but all I wanted was more variations of the steak and my absolute favorite was the Garlic Steak. If they don't come around your table with it, ask for it by name and the servers will gladly send a gaucho your way with one. Just make sure you tell them how you want it cooked though as mine came well-done. Just some quick facts to end this review: Drinks and Dessert aren't included in the meal and the current prices are $21 for lunch and $42 for dinner. I highly recommend this place!!!

    (5)

  • Stacy K.

    We had a great time here! The meal is pretty pricey ($45 per person) but the service was fantastic with them coming around the second you finished a plate to clear it or replace it with more food. There is a big salad bar with lots of different fresh and yummy foods and of course the giant skewers of meats making their way around the restaurant.

    (4)

  • Allie S.

    My future-husband brought me here for my birthday dinner last night. I don't call him my future-husband because we're engaged -- we're not -- I call him that because he brought me to A MEAT PALACE where we could be king and queen, respectively... a magical place where I could eat as much meat as my body would allow me... and men like that are few and far between, so I'm calling dibs on this one. No, really. Boyfriend is a huge tease... we drive to Factoria and park next to the Keg. "We're going to the Keg, but our reservations are at 7, let's wander a bit first." Cue somewhat frowny face because even though I like the Keg, I discovered an all-you-can-meat steakhouse had somehow manifested itself in the shared parking lot with other classy locales such as Target and Old Country Buffet. As it gets closer to 7, he pushes me back into the car and whisks me away to KFC. I tell him I *better* be getting a crispy double down. He drives past KFC and continues on to where the double rainbow ends... Novilhos. All-you-can-meat. Sweeter hyphenated words have ne'er before been typed. We walk in the door, and it's all class. They take my coat -- ["I'm number one, it says so on my coat check tag!"] That's all great, because we're classy too! For once, I wore a dress ["Honey, I think this will be my first time wearing a dress without pockets!... Oh, I found the pockets."] and he wore a fancy shirt and fancy pants. Fancypants, ha. But that wasn't even necessary -- we saw fellow diners decked out in not-so-fancy sweatpants/t-shirts... they probably had no idea they were going to be entering the only church I will ever pray at again on major holidays [Easter, Christmas, St. Patrick's Day... here, here, HERE]. We're seated by an adorable host and explained the process by a knowledgeable female server who encouraged us to hit up the salad bar first. "Okay, I love salad but I'm here for meat..." I think to myself as I walk to the middle of the room... only to be pleasantly surprised -- this is no ordinary salad bar -- they have perfectly crispy bacon, amazingly tasty salmon, tons of olives and cheeses and meats and asparagus -- I nearly made the mistake of filling up too much from just the salad bar! That, paired with the super tasty cheesebread [which had an almost mochi-esque chewiness to it] delayed my flipping of the coin from red to "fill me up." And as soon as that coin was flipped, far too many attractive men [made more attractive by the perfectly prepared meat swords they were carrying] came to *incredibly* politely bring me happiness. Filet mignon, filet mignon wrapped in bacon, lamb, ribeye, more filet mignon... "Would you like to try this ribeye? May I please have your assistance with the tongs?" -- yep, that's right, the only thing I had to do besides have a green coin up was use my little set of meat tongs to hold on to meat as they cut it from their swords. Swoon. Boyfriend comments about how much he loves all the meat they're putting in his mouth. I giggle inappropriately. I may be 23 now, but that doesn't mean I'm mature. For an hour or so the gift of meat was constant -- our dinner was at 7pm, so this may be the prime time to get all the delicious options Novilhos offers. Boyfriend ordered me a glass of wine, because I don't drink that stuff so I can't say what it was [sorry, it was red?] but it was an excellent pairing. We also ordered caipirinhas, which were deliciously boozy -- they pour strong. I was blissfully content. We had flan for dessert which was pretty much the best flan I've ever had, ever. It was a perfect chaser to eating what surely amounted to a human leg's worth of meat. The final awesome of the night was they brought us around a shot of something to "aid with digestion" that had something like 43 different spices in it and tasted a bit of vanilla... my boyfriend insists it was tequila with honey and vanilla in it, but I insist it was delicious. I had three. I really wanted to digest that meat. Best birthday dinner ever. Excellent service, excellent food, excellent booze... just... the best birthday dinner ever. Hands down.

    (5)

  • Paul D.

    I'm a big fan of churrascarias having been to a number of them including Fogo de Chao, Fogo e Brasa, and Boi Na Braza. Unfortunately, Novilhos left something to be desired. While service was attentive, I found the ambiance funky, the gauchos not the best and respecting desired "done-ness" of the meats, and the salad bar a little lacking. Granted none of us go to a churrascaria for the salad bar...but still, I like to take very small portions and sample a little of everything on the bar...and this just wasn't as grand as others. Plus, I'm pretty sure something in the bar got me slightly sick for the remainder of the evening (after getting home). As for the meat, they really didn't strike me as the best cuts as I've come to expect. Seasoning was either too little or way over the top. In either case, they did a poor job bringing out the true flavors of the meats :-( In the end, probably only go back if in Bellevue and no other options were available...and even then I might not go back. The only reason I gave them a 2 was my friends seemed to enjoy the place, and the service was attentive. Sorry Novilhos! Wanted to love you!

    (2)

  • Joseph M.

    You have to like red meat! When I heard of this place, I asked fellow carnivores about it. I received good reviews from, so a date and I gave it a try. We loved it! It is a bit pricey for dinner and it would be less expensive for lunch. Nevertheless, we loved it and will come to this restaurant again!

    (5)

  • Kimmy C.

    I'm not really much of a meat eater but I definitely enjoyed this place. I had heard good things about the place in downtown Seattle, however I don't really go out of my way to eat red meat. The salad bar had good selections. Some of the things I remembered were: smoked salmon, potato salad, different types of cold veggies (some that I have no idea what they were but still good), different types of cheeses. Meat selection: I thought everything was really good! If you're a well-done meat kind of eater, it may not be your first place to go. My co-worker eats well done meat and he would get a slither of meat when I would get a slab because I like my meat medium rare. =) Just expect to get smaller portions and leave your little red light greenlight tab always on green. During the weekends and lunch they have more of a selection in their salad bar and choices of meat. I went during lunch and it was about 20 dollars on a weekday. Dinners are around 40ish and weekend they only serve the dinner price. Desserts: I tried the Tiramisu and the flan. I thought they were decent but not the best desserts. (They aren't really know for their desserts as their specialty so I'll let them slide this time) Overall service: I thought the place was very hospitable. Some of the managers came up to our table to ask us if there was a particular meat that we would like and immediately send someone our way. Meat eaters, be prepared to live like you're in heaven and endulge!

    (4)

  • Priyanka M.

    "Meat lovers unite!!!" I love protein but not in excess!! Novilhos Brazilian Steak House is an exception to the rule. Most of their meat tastes so good that you just can't hold back! Everything here from the rack of lamb, chicken (thighs, breast, wings, legs), pork and steak is juicy and filled with flavor. Typically I don't enjoy lamb as much but again Novilhos is one restaurant where I actually love having it. First of all, make sure to call in advance and make a reservation, especially on the weekend. Coming in, you are greeted with a basket of cheese bread which melts in your mouth. I have to stop myself from stuffing my belly with it! They also have fried plantains and parmesan patatas which I can do without. The chicken stromboli from their impressive salad bar is my absolute favorite and I make sure to reserve some space for it! The salad is pretty fresh as well but I'm always partial to the salami, olives and asparagus. The salad is just the beginning, once you're ready for some meat, flip over the paper coin on your table from red to green for the servers to start bringing fresh hot food. They cut the meat on your table by your preference. If you need a break, just flip the coin back to red. I know I have a hard time with buffet style unlimited food and have to take a break. Besides the rack of lamb, I particularly enjoy chicken wings, parmesan pork shoulder and bacon wrapped chicken! The last thing on the list is the dessert, I have never been able to make it that far and paying extra also contributes to it. The restaurant is a little expensive than the other ones but for anyone who has an appetite and love meat, its absolutely worth it!

    (4)

  • Rob H.

    If you are a true carnivore like I am, then this is the place for you. 17 different types of meat, a salad bar and don't forget the cheesy bread! Man, you can seriously stuff your face and then some here. All the meats were delicious, none over-cooked and did I mention that the cheesy bread was awesome? It's a great place to eat, and the service was excellent. Abraham, our server, constantly came by to make sure we had water and to check if we needed anything. I told him I didn't, but I really could have used a wheelbarrow to have someone take me to my car after dinner. I will be back here, no question.

    (5)

  • Sin T.

    I was asking my BF if he had ever tried Brazilian Steakhouse before and he said he hadn't but this is pretty popular in LA. The next day I receive an email stating this place had an Amazon daily deal!! WOOHOO! So needless to say I purchased one and we went the following week. HE LOVED IT! He said out of all the restaurants we have attended...this was his all time favorite! The staff is super friendly and the service is above expectations! The buffet selection is awesome...but wait...the CHEESE BISQUITS are THE BEST IN THE WEST!!! I recommend this place to anyone who loves their meats!

    (5)

  • Cory J.

    The dining was outstanding. Excellent service in the dining room and food/meat perfectly prepared. The only reason I gave it 4-stars was the bar. My wife and I got there about an hour early and we weren't at our maximum hunger to ensure we consume the max amount of meat so we asked to sit in the bar and have a cocktail or two. First, the seats are not comfortable at all and not made to sit in and enjoy anything for more than 20 minutes. Everything else in the bar is set up for an enjoyable hour of cocktails. Fire, dark wood, excellent music.....but the seating sucks. Next, there was no bartender! All of the waiters went to the bar and fixed their own drinks for their seated customers. I've never seen anything like it. So we had our drinks prepared by the hostess......the HOSTESS, and then never saw another person at our bar seat for an hour. No one wondering if everything is OK, or wondering if we wanted another drink, nothing for an hour. But once in the dining room the meat-fest (so to speak) began. It was outstanding in every way. So full my wife let out an audible sigh and had to close her eyes so she couldn't see anymore skewers of steak. Hint: don't scoff the cheese rolls. They are excellent and addicting. Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Katy B.

    My boyfriend and I tried this place about a month ago. As far as a Brazilian steakhouse goes, I'd say it's not as good as Texas de Brazil or Fogo de Chao. However, Seattle has neither of those so that's not very helpful. The chicken and steak were tasty, but I didn't feel like there was much of a difference in taste between each of the different meats. I always love the fried bananas and cheese bread at these kinda places...salad bar/buffet was not very impressive. I still need to try Ipanema's because I've heard good things about it, but I'll probably just stick to Texas de Brazil when I'm home. Bottom line: If you're looking for all-you-can-eat MEAT, then you will leave overly satisfied ;)

    (3)

  • EZ -.

    One night after picking up my wife from work she told me she was starving and didn't eat anything for lunch except for a yogurt. I remembered that I had a groupon for Novilhos so we decided to drive to the eastside from downtown Seattle to check it out. We've had Rodizio style dinners many times at other places and Novilhos was up to par if not better than some of the places we have been to. The various cuts of steak kept coming and what they had that was different than other Rodizio places was that they even had BBQ ribs and lamb, which were excellent. Their salad bar was decent, probably the smallest selection of all the Rodizio restaurants in the area (e.g Grill From Ipanema and Fumaca) but what they lacked in quantity they more than made up for in quality (their risotto is to die for!) And service was excellent. The place is a little more pricey compared to the other two that I mentioned, but I guess it could be because it's an Eastside restaurant. But we would definitely go here again. Free parking is always a plus!

    (4)

  • Carrie S.

    My husband and I dined here over the weekend. The service was the highlight of the meal - we were never out of anything for very long, and they were prompt and courteous. They offered to get us something we may have missed as the meats went around - my husband missed the bacon wrapped goodness of chicken and filet mignon and mentioned it to the server who came by. The next thing you know, it appeared at our table. I thought the quality of the food was good as well. Yes, it's not exactly cheap at $50 a person, but it is unlimited meat and salad bar. I loved the cheese bread (so good, so good) and polenta. Atmosphere is nice, it's a good space that is decorated beautifully. All in all, after being to a few of these (including one recently in Beverly Hills), I am 100% impressed. I will be back!

    (5)

  • Carolyn T.

    Meat was a little bit salty, but overall really good! Service was good too.

    (4)

  • Chris P.

    #1 - reason for my low review was the cockroach on the bar that was running towards me. That killed it right there. Tonight was my first time there. Met some friends in the bar for happy hour. Now if the roach doesn't bother you, then read on. I did not have dinner, instead I had a couple of their happy hour items. I had the bacon wrapped chicken and the prime sirloin off their happy hour menu. All in all the items were good. Nothing impressive. The dipping sauces on the side were what made it. Had there been no roach, ergo I would try this place again, I wouldn't order either of these items. They were fine, but I go out to eat something memorable and theses weren't. Because of the high reviews this place gets I assume the dinners are more interesting than the small plates I had.

    (1)

  • Laurie S.

    Definitely go for lunch. It's half the price of dinner and you pretty much get the same stuff. Met some friends here for lunch. The salad bar is pretty amazing. They had a nice selection of options on the salad bar. You could definitely make a meal out of just that. In fact, for lunch if you get the salad bar only it costs $20. If you add the meat? $4 more. Yeah...I added the meat. The servers are pretty quick coming to your table. They offer up very yummy options. I had the bacon wrapped filet. Not bad. The bacon was a little dry but it was still tasty. They ask you how you like your steak and they cut you a piece based on your "doneness" preference. How they do this, I will never know. I'll probably be back, but for lunch. I'm a sucker for a good deal.

    (3)

  • Lei Z.

    Very disappointed. My friends and I went for dinner with high expectation but it completely fail short. Meat servicing comes slow and kept us waiting for the next round. Beef are NOT juicy. They all have a plain taste. Lambs are so so (with the exception of lamb chopsticks). It is the worst Brazilian grills that I have ever had. Given the food quality, their price is ridiculously high. I didn't try lunch or happy hour, so I can't comment on those, but I would definitely NOT recommend its dinner to others.

    (1)

  • Jencen R.

    First off, the pan y queso was OUT OF THIS WORLD! But don't forget the butter. Sure the meat was tender and moist, but the seasoning was all off: for example the signature meat tasted like nothing more than Tabasco. I'm not sure if that is traditional or just cheap... There was a variety but the thing I was looking forward to most, grilled pineapple, was nowhere to be found. Also, we turned our indicator to red, indicating to the servers that we did not want any more for a bit, and they still came and one of them got angry when we did not accept what he was serving. Be sure to try everything especially the beans and rice, but don't go overboard on the salad bar- save room for the meat!

    (3)

  • Chris O.

    Very good - not a great value (for dinner) but a cool experience. I mean... Brazilian steakhouses are a nice way to mix it up if you are tired of Daniels. You get to try lots of stuff which is fun. It's also fast - no wait time needed to order. That being said, half of the cuts of beef were very good - tender and well-seasoned. The other half were too done (I prefer medium and well-done meat just doesn't work) or not seasoned. The 'house special' was in fact excellent. To my surprise the Filet was not. The sides were very good. I like Brazilian steakhouses. Novilhos was $120 for us with dessert and no alcohol. The one in Salt Lake City (Rodizio) is even better and way cheaper. I haven't tried Ipanema yet. Service was good until it was time to get the check - it took maybe 10 minutes. Also impressive how they remodeled the place - it's pretty nice now. Easy parking is a plus.

    (4)

  • Al S.

    Churrascaria's have become a bit of a passion for me, even if I can't afford to eat at one very often. Grilled meats are my favorite food, period. I finally had a chance to give this place a try and I had a great meal. The staff was pleasant and attentive. Even had a chance to greet the owner. The place has a classy feel to it and would be a nice place to take someone for a special meal. Yes, it is expensive. All the good churrascarias I have been in are. We paid about $180 total for three people. The salad bar was good - too good really. We tried to take it easy, saving room for the meat. Those little cheese rolls they bring to the table were great too. The meat service was great and the waiters helpful. There was never a slowdown in service and I think everything on their menu was brought to our table. I think being there on a Friday night helps. The white meat chicken was a little dry, but very flavorful. They only meat we didn't like was (not sure about this) a garlic beef. It was a very fatty cut and while the meat was tasty, it was just hard to get to it. One person at our table was a "rare meat" fan and wanted meat that was very rare--hard to do with this kind of service. Overall, that meat was excellent. The only thing we uniformly hated with this strange after dinner liquor that came in a bottle with fruit frozen around it (which was a cool presentation, but adds nothing to the flavor). It was way too sweet and mostly dominated by vanilla. One in our group likened it to Nyquil with vanilla and took only one sip. Our waiter did take his drink off our bill - class move. If you like grilled meats, this place is fantastic. I can't wait until I can justify going back.

    (5)

  • Kaitlin F.

    Wow. Looking at the outside of this place, you would never know. I mean, i went because of the reviews on Yelp, so i knew it would be awesome, but still. The weirdness and non-descriptness of the outside i think kind of helped the mystique. Like you were entering a different world. It's fairly elegant inside, which i think is quite a feat considering they are carrying around huge pillars of meat. Finally managed to get here during lunch on a weekday, which was my goal as the price of a meal doubles from 20 to 40 any other time. It was pretty busy, which i found suprising, but there was a large group from Microsoft chowing down. The salad bar was very pretty, plentiful, and varied, but alas the hubbie and i are not huge salad people, so i just got a slice of cheese and a little caeser. The first thing to arrive on our table was the chessy rolls. Alas again, i was not a big fan of the cheese (i'm a little picky about cheeses), so i just had one. And from then till i turned my ticket to "oh god no more!" it never stopped. The sides, mashed potatoes, some kind of fried root veggie stick (maybe potato?), and what i first thought were platanos but were actually just fried/sauteed bananas (made for a good, complimentary dessert), were endless. Every time we'd take one item or a scoop of mashed potatoes, they'd replace the plate with a full, fresh one. After a while i felt a little bad about the waste, but then that was a good reason to put more food on my plate! There were so many different types of beef, it was intimidating/impressive to someone whose not a big beef eater. My husband liked, and tried, pretty much everything. I ended being a fan of the garlic steak and the bottom sirloin, as i prefer well done meat. I was hoping the huge filet mignon would come around, but we only ended up getting the filet wrapped in bacon, which i was not intensely fond of. I should have asked about it, because they were very attentive and helpful. The customer service was superb. They were friendly and quick. As i mentioned before, they were constantly refilling sides, replacing plates, asking if there was anything they could bring. The waiters ended up learning which types of meat we liked and that we preffered well done, and we asked for well done bottom sirloin and they actually re-fired one sirloin for us. This place is a little pricey for me to hit up on a regular basis, and i don't always crave beef, but when i do, i know where to go. P.s. the bathrooms are super nice, and they have mouthwash and dixie cups: smart.

    (5)

  • Annie T.

    I went here for lunch without too much expectations because of my experience at ipanema. However, I left in a pretty good mood! The service here is top notch and attentive even thought I am not too much of a meat eater. I still found most of the food to be too salty, but perhaps that's just brazilian cuisine. My favorite was the mushroom risotto and bacon wrapped filet. It was $55 for 2 people, not cheap for lunch but a much better deal than the dinner. PS, the deep fried bananas are so good!

    (4)

  • Karen Y.

    This is a solid 3 star Brazilian place if you have been to Brazil or somewhere like Fogo de Chao you will understand why it is only 3 but a reasonable 3. I go at lunchtime and with tip it is just over $30 bucks for all you can eat if you don't drink anything or have desserts.There is no inside meat served here (no kidneys, hearts etc) however they do have some good meats. I particularly like the House Special and the Top Sirloin.The filet wrapped in bacon can be great if it is done rare. However some of the other meat - the leg of lamb, flank, cheap steak with garlic or pork ribs can be bland and worse over cooked so becareful look at the meat first and ask for a cooking level before they start cutting or you could be disappointed The salad bar is great and has a lovely display of food - however you are here to eat meat not munch on lettuce like a rabbit - hence if all the meat is not brilliant what are you paying these prices for lunch when you could go to John Howie and get a steak at lunch time for the same price. The place is smart and maybe a little dark however it is clean and well set out. The waiters are dressed up as gauchoes and do a great job carving meat at your . The location is odd but it does have tons of parking. My advice for this place is go hungry, eat small amounts of the meat to begin with and remember what you like and then just go for the meat you like (don't get tempted with the sausages, chicken drumsticks and mash potato), eat the salad bar afterwards when you are full to the brim with meat for a break and finally if you need something sweet eat the fried bananas as dessert don't get sucked into buying something else. I tried this for dinner and based on my shocking Fucama this is easily a 5 star experience the selection, service and quality is the best you will find in Seattle don't get me wrong it is no Fogo de Chao or Rodizio in Brazil but this is as good as it gets for the NW.

    (5)

  • Arthaey A.

    At $50/dinner, the price is steep. But the food is sooooo good, it's worth it on occasion. Try the mozzarella steak!!

    (4)

  • Lisa E. L.

    I wish they had a bigger salad bar. Besides that, everything was perfect!!

    (4)

  • C Y.

    We're not meat lovers but wanted to try this place, and once is enough for us. We liked the atmosphere and our server was pretty good. But we are disappointed because the meat was very dry. The sausage was even dry. We went for dinner and we felt it's over priced.

    (2)

  • Karen K.

    A great place to spend our anniversary. Service was awesome. Meat and side bar was killer. For me tonight the highlight was bread. And more bread. Sound strange? Am celiac and miss bread the most. This bread is made of tapioca and is fabulous. Bring more...

    (5)

  • Rachel B.

    This was my first brazilian style steak house experience and I loved it! The meat was really really tasty. Our favorites were the garlic steak, cheese steak and bacon wrapped chicken. I loved how you could sample little pieces of each and then go back for more of what you loved. We especially loved having a drink at the bar before our dinner. The bartender was funny and if you go before 6:30pm you can get a happy hour cocktail. We'll definitely be back!

    (5)

  • larry h.

    Made a reservation for 7:30pm., got there promptly and was told there would be a 15 minute wait. Asked the host "wouldn't that defeat the purpose of a reservation?" He told me yes and looked at me blankly afterwards. Ummm ok... After the stated 15 minutes we were sat. After that it was a whole different experience. Great service, our waiter gave told us there were 16 different meats, and I was able to request some of the ones we missed. Great food, the medium done top sirloin house special was some of the best I've had, and the salad bar was amazing as well. Decent decor and seating areas all were clean, friendly, professional. Authenticity wise, it was pretty much the same as the churrascarias I went to while in Brasil. However, like the GREs, you can't recover easily from a bad first impression. The only other negatives were small. First, they did not refill our water frequently at all, and as you can imagine this is a sodium heavy meal. Also, while my fiancee was up at the salad bar, I requested 2 cuts of meat from one of the servers and he only gave me 1, saying that he would come back when she sat back down. He never returned to us. Lastly, the price was slightly higher than I would have liked to pay, but it was a decent experience for the price.

    (4)

  • Kimberly E.

    All the meats where great the buffet was awesome had a little of everything from salmon to bruschetta to fresh greens and tasty sides. The waiter could have been a bit more attentive but overall a good place.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth P.

    I have been to all of the various rodizio restaurants in the Seattle and Portland areas, and this place is the most disappointing. My biggest complaint was that most of the meats had no flavor. I also really wish they had the cinnamon grilled pineapple like the other places. Quite a let down for such a pricy meal.

    (2)

  • Curt N.

    An excellent meal with very good service and a classy atmosphere. I agree with other reviewers like Joe S and Joseph who detailed the place except we didn't like the parmesan pork. It was the only dud of the evening but there are so many other terrific meats and salad bar items, who cares? I've also been to Fogo's in Vegas and while it's a larger fancier restaurant, like everything in Vegas, the food and service were on par. We'll definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Stephen B.

    As always, Novilhos was excellent. Favorite of the day was the bottom sirloin. They even took it back and made it medium-well for me. Love it!

    (5)

  • Reggie S.

    Every staff member treated us great! Everyone was so friendly. The food was delicious. I was full extremely fast because the meat was coming around frequently, which is a good thing. After we paid our bill, we happened to tell our waitress we were celebrating our mom's 65th birthday. Though we already paid our bill and given our tip to her, she still brought out a birthday dessert for my mom (with a candle on it and sung happy birthday to her). That was very thoughtful. Some waitresses or waiters would not do that beacuse we already paid our bill. Thanks for the great service! We'll be coming back here again soon!

    (5)

  • Some G.

    I have to admit that I was skeptical that a restaurant in Factoria of all places could be better than Ipanema. However, that's exactly true, although for reasons that I didn't necessarily expect. The location is ugly. It's effectively in the parking lot of the Factoria Mall. However, once inside, it is quite nice and elegant. What impressed me the most about the restaurant is the high level of service. My water glass was constantly refilled. The waiters kept an eye on your plate and offered a fresh one if it was getting messy. One of the waiters noticed that my son liked the fried potato and replaced his empty plate with a another full plate. Towards the end of the meal, one of the head waiters somehow recognized that I was waiting for a particular cut of meat. He asked me what I needed and had someone bring it out within a couple of minutes. Wow! The cold buffet was good, but didn't have as much selection as Ipanema. Then again they had more variety of food where as Ipanema tends to have lots of similar food. As for the meat, there is no contest. Everything at Novilhos is better. The meat was really well cooked with a nice crust and incredibly juicy center. In comparison, the meat at Ipanema can be dry at a times and too salty. Overall, we thought very highly of this place. I just wish they would open for lunch on Saturday or Sunday.

    (4)

  • Mark S.

    If you are looking to seriously pig out on a bunch of meat this is the place to go! The meat was all very succulent and tasty, the salad bar was good, could use a few more options but you don't come here for the salad ;). I highly recommend this joint, giving it a 4 star only because the service was a little slow, and it's a little on the expensive side. But oh so worth it!

    (4)

  • Diane V.

    The rodizio here is absolutely amazing! I come here with my Brazilian friend, and he's even impressed. The cheese bread is to die for and the meat just melts in your mouth. I can be so full and still want to eat, this place tastes so good. I'm very impressed with this meat selection and do prefer this restaurant to the more popular Ipanema in Seattle. The rodizio is quite pricey but probably the best prices you'll see for any rodizio place. Great service and great food! Even the all-you-can-eat salad bar isn't too bad! The only downside..this place is VERY expensive, but it's rodizio, so I guess that just comes with the price.

    (5)

  • Rodrigo L.

    I had lunch and dinner once. I'm from Brazil and this is the best choice for Brazilian steakhouse in Seattle. They have decent variety and service was good - particularly for dinner - as they keep bringing fresh sides when you run out. The lack of "Guarana" is a disappointment and the polenta should be just a bit thicker, but the picanha tastes like it should and the best cut you can get there. It's a bit pricey, but worth it - especially if you haven't been to a place like this before.

    (4)

  • I-Wei F.

    I'm not a stranger to rodizio style dining, but this place really stands out from others. We chose this place because I had a pre-paid deal from Tippr, and also figured we'd go out to dinner for our 5 year anniversary. We had no idea what to expect other than a salad bar and meat parade. Other Brazilian BBQ places: crowded, often with lots of children, servers sprinting around with meat swords, background of loud music or TV. Separate waiter drops by occasionally to fill your caipirinha, then drop off your check. People eating their meat madly like it's going out of style. Giant piles of food in the salad bar. Novilhos: Dim, opulent, quiet, romantic atmosphere. Well dressed people drinking wine and toasting quietly to a nice night out. Servers walking around briskly with meat swords. Waiter drops by to check on you, and shows off the dessert tray. Another waiter comes buy to fill your glass and refresh your plates of fried banana/mashed potato/fried polenta/pao de queijo. Diners enjoying their meal at a relaxed pace and managing to have a nice quiet conversation between bites. Salad bar refreshed often, with items laid out attractively in small quantities. On the edge of Factoria Mall, the outside really doesn't look like much. Once inside, you feel transformed into a member of the upper crust. The service was extremely attentive. The food was magnificent, my favorite salad bar item is farofa (toasted manioc flour couscous-like grains with lots of butter), their version is extremely tasty. The salad bar was not out of control nor designed to get you full before the meat course. The meat server always asks for your preferred doneness for red meat. The other cool thing is each diner gets their own marker to show if they want more meat, so you can be left in peace while your dining companions continue to receive meat re-ups. The house special beef is so good, it's like a filet mignon with a sliver of crispy fat on the outside. Their pao de quijo (tapioca cheesy bread) is incredible and very fresh tasting. I wish I could get the recipe. For dessert, they bring you a dessert tray and there's this other fruit infused wine thing we didn't get to try. It comes in a bottle that has a ring of frozen fruit around it. Our waiters were great. After the Tipper coupon, it's still over $45/person for dinner. It's well worth it. It made our anniversary really special, but I think that's just how they do things at Novilhos always.

    (5)

  • David Y.

    A little spendy but if you want to eat a LOT of meat, this is the place. They keep bringing it as long as you keep eating it! The cheese bread they give you is fantastic... just don't fill up on it, save room for that delicious meat that will be coming by your table every few minutes... delish. And, if you want something you saw on the menu but didn't see going around the dining area, just ask for it, they are happy to make some special for you! The one star dock is for the somewhat lame buffet area. I wish I could do only a half star reduction since we sure the hell weren't there for the salad anyhow!

    (4)

  • Kenny P.

    Where do I start with this place? I went with a few friends. We were looking for a new place to try out. In one word. Incredible. As soon as you walk in, the setting is very relaxed. Low lights, beautiful meal presentation (salad bar) and nothing short of exciting conversation by all of the people here. I must say I was blown away by all of the meat selections. I was not even aware that so many different meats existed in all of the planet. Every waiter/waitress was incredibly friendly as well. The food was top notch. Worth every single penny. And I have not even mentioned the view that you get from the window. You will see for yourself. My favorite thing about this place was the manager. Alberto Mesa. Well-dressed. Extremely hospitable and beyond helpful. This is probably the best place I have been to in several years. Nothing short of five stars.

    (5)

  • Autumn F.

    Just came back from dinner there with a groupon I purchased. I went there maybe two years ago when it was around $37 for dinner. It was a great experience so I decided to take my family for a nice night out. Pros: There is a good selection of the "non-meat" items. I would say about 80% of the meat was cooked well. The people bringing the meats out were friendly. Water were filled and they switched out our plates. These are all things you would expect going to a nice restaurant anyway. Cons: There was maybe about only 10 different types of meat. Yes, there's a good selection of side dishes and salads, but nothing outstanding. The last waiter guy was all wrong for the restaurant business. Bad attitude, passive-aggressive comments, coupled with a clearly-pissed off service. He kept asking us if we were finished with our plates even though we still had forks in our hands and chewing as he was asking. Asked us if we wanted anything else. We said no and that we are full. Finally when we were actually done, he threw the utensils onto the plates, took the dirty dishes to the back, and came right back to ask us again if we wanted anything else. We said no thank you. He said, "What? No coffee? No espresso? No dessert? Nothing at all??" Then, he gave us this look and attitude like he was amused we didn't want anything. He shook his head, laughed, looked at the hostess in disbelief (we were sitting right by the door) and walked away. He came back with our check, which automatically included an 18% gratuity on the taxed amount. I checked the website on my phone, and the 18% should only be applied for 6+ people. We only had 5. I don't know if this guy was annoyed because we didn't order extra stuff or because we were using a groupon. Either way, a forced gratuity to try to get an extra $7 tip out of customers is pretty bad for what's suppose to be a "fancy" restaurant. I was going to say something, but my husband told me let it go. To sum up, $230 total bill + the $55 I paid for the groupon should've yield an awesome dinner. I would not go back and do not recommend the place. Ipanema Seattle is WAY better! UPDATE: After this review was posted on yelp, I was reached out by Novilhos Customer Service Satisfaction rep. She was professional and courteous, willing to fix the situation. However, there was no way I am ever going back there again even for a free dinner. One thing I did learn from her is that complaints at Novilhos are required to be logged in on-site and handled promptly. So, if you ever run into any issues with anything, speak up!

    (1)

  • Michelle S.

    A must-do experience for meat lovers!! Friendly and attentive staff cater to your drinking and eating needs throughout the whole experience. Start off at the unique salad bar but only take a small scoop of every delicious thing there because when you sit down at your table and turn your "Yes Please" chip to the green side you will be presented with every type of perfectly cooked and seasoned meat you can think of. We were surprisingly encouraged to take a little break so we could try more...and as if all this wasn't enough, they brought out bread, mashed potatoes, fried bananas and other well thought out sides to accompany our meal. We did not have room for dessert but it looked amazing! As for price, I didn't mind because I'd pay the same somewhere else but I'd only get one type of meat but at Novilhos, you get to try everything!! If I were to give Novilhos one little suggestion...sharpen the knives so we don't hear nearby tables cutting their meat ;) Otherwise, I'm a huge fan!!

    (4)

  • Matthew M.

    Novihos is my favorite place by far in all of Seattle (ok so it is in Bellevue). Everytime I come here, I feel like a VIP. I eat a lot and the servers always bring me the best cuts. I am not sure and I am not complaining but the Filets are always perfect. The polenta is always a good side dish. I have never been to a Brazilian steakhouse before and now I know what I am missing. I think this was the 4th time I have been to Novihos in Bellevue and each time it gets better. The service never disappoints either, which is a huge plus for me. I cannot wait to come back to Novihos as I am well overdue.

    (5)

  • Tracy I.

    I really had high hopes for this place, but I was disappointed to say the least. I had made reservations in advance, but when our party arrived we had to wait 10-15 minutes after our reservation time. No big deal, but what's the point of reservations. The place itself has dim to poor lighting, but I guess its suppose to be romantic? The place has tons of meat, but meat only. No seafood. And their salad bar does not have a huge selection. For the price that you pay for dinner, I expected more. I like Ipanema in Seattle a whole lot more.

    (2)

  • Olivia S.

    PRICEY, however good for what it is. The bread, polenta fries and banana is SO SO yum. I think their salad options and sides are OK.. ipanema sides were much better but since they closed down, this is the next best thing. You can request for certain meats rather than waiting for them to come to your table. Go in ready to eat!

    (4)

  • Corliss P.

    Great place for carnivores! Waiters come at you with various meats when you flip your card to green. I love the sirloin and the hot wings. The cheese bread is really good, and they have a good selection at the salad bar which comes with the meal. I like their mushroom risotto. My mom had a 15 dollar off coupon but the place is pretty pricy. Great to try at least once though!

    (4)

  • Sonia Y.

    Hmm... How do I start? Novilhos is one of my favorite types of restaurants, a restaurant that allows you to taste a wide unlimited variety of ... MEAT! Yum, it makes my mouth water the more I think about it. As other reviews have stated, it's practicly Ipanema's more sophisticated twin. And once you walk in, you will feel the grandeur and how it feels 'classier' even than Ipanema. Here's what you get for paying ~$42 at Novilhos: -Three plates of sides which consists of fried bananas, garlic mashed potatoes and some other type of potatoey (semi tasteless) thing that I only took one bite out of. -Unlimited trips to the salad bar -All you can eat of giant slabs of meat carried by very kind and helpful servers Drinks and dessert are NOT included, which the hostess kindly told us as she sat us down, which I appreciated since many people have stated that the restaurant neglected to tell them about desserts not included and resulted in them having to pay more money. So getting to the grand entree... the meats... bottom sirloin and the filet mignon (without the bacon) were probably my favorites. The way they cut it, doesn't leave you hanging. They give you a portion of a decent size (which may or may not be a bad thing) but it certainly got me full much faster than the smaller portions at Ipanema. The chicken wrapped in bacon was dry, took a bite out of that and sadly pushed it to the side of my plate. One thing I would like to commend, and is probably the reason why I might come here more than Ipanema (though I like Ipanema's portions more) is the service. It was really outstanding, my water cup got filled every time it reached a half way mark. Our sides were refilled whenever someone took even ONE piece off the plate. We were always checked in on to make sure everything was okay. And best of all, the servers, the guys carrying the meat conversed with us, and told us when or when they didn't need us to "help them out" with our mini tongs. Truely excellent service. Keep it up. Overall, we will definitely be coming back, it's a different vibe than what Ipanema offers, so for different occassions, we'll just have to decide on which one to go to. They both rate about the same, but Novilhos gets extra kudos for great service, and Ipanema gets extra kudos for better portions (don't get as full so fast). But I had a great time at Novilhos, definitely a more 'romantic' setting.

    (4)

  • Robert K.

    Definitely a place all about meat, vegetarians pretty much not welcome. They have about 15 types of meat though they naturally tend to circulate particular types more often than others. Overall, the food was good, salad bar selection was great, and pricing was slightly higher. Meat: My favorites were the filet, rib eye, and sirloin. These tend to by my favorites regardless. The meat was all cooked too much but when I asked for rare, they kindly offered to bring it out and they did slightly later. Beer: I can't recall the name but they have a particular Brazilian dark beer and it was great! Disclaimer: I've been to Brazilian steak houses in SoCal but not here, I'm definitely a novice to this type of food but definitely got a pretty decent gauge on meats. :) Hint: Unfortunately, May is pretty much up but they had a 50% off special for ladies for the month. I would definitely check for specials as its the only way the value would be good for what you are getting at $43 per person at normal pricing.

    (4)

  • Corrine C.

    We finally made it here last weekend.... The meat was plentiful and delicious. The sides were solid. My favorites were the polenta sticks and bananas. The salad cold bar was good too. I'll admit I only went up once. Try the salmon - it was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The service was superb. Water was consistently refilled and sides replenished. The meat came around frequently and if we were looking for something in particular, all we had to do was ask and it appeared! Clean plates were swapped several times throughout our stay too. The little kids at our table all ate for free too. I believe it's free for the 6 and under crowd. Ladies are half off through the end of this month so grab a date and check it out! ;) It's excellent!

    (4)

  • Tony R.

    I recently attended a 30th birthday dinner with close friends at Novilhos, so you know, there was a good cause to drop the $50 for "all you can eat meat" ... I dont quote that because I saw it on the menu, for the most part, this is a decent place in comparison to OCB (Ole Country Buffet) or for the old school heads, King's Table ;) BUT it also isnt even in the same league as Ipanema. So we get there, and some girl had her tires slashed in front of the restaurant. Could have been a sign. justsayin. Then we sit down, get our side dishes. The sides were decent- caprese, salads, etc. Now to the meat! I recently gave up beef and pork to eat a bit more healthy and I decided, for special occasions, I will take a hiatus from my eating disciplines and enjoy what Novilho's has to offer. The meat was ok. The bacon on the filet mignon was more juicy than the steak. The parmesan pork was dry. I know, this isnt the happiest review, but it really wasn't that great, probably because the service was "eh". For this reason! We split up the bill and it is time to pay. I give my card and about 5 minutes later, the server comes back and says, "im sorry sir, your card was rejected." I'm thinking, hold up, I know there is enough money in the account, but you know, the damage is done. I get up to check my account by calling in and confirm that no random charges were made and I wasn't short on money only to meet the server when I get back to the table stating, "we ran your card again, sir. sorry about that"... Poorly handled. Could have easily been ran again and not brought up in front of a large party. That said, I'm with close friends, so it's family, but still. Bad business. Overall score card: Food: Made me full. Could have done that at King Buffet or OCB in the SAME PARKING LOT! Forgettable. Atmosphere: Failed attempt at romantic. Subdued. Sad. lol. K not that bad but not great. Service: The bussers and meat servers, good. Head servers, wack. SAVE your money with this place. Go to Ipanema's and have an awesome experience, in downtown Seattle for half the price! AND I'M LAUGHING AT THE ADDITIONAL TIPS: Waiter Service. Accepts Credit Cards. LOL. no comment. I had to put "Not Sure"

    (1)

  • Linh T.

    This place marks the first place I visit to a Brazilian style steak house. Everything deserves an Oscar. The meat is hot, tasty and so much variety to try from. The chicken wings are to die for. I also cannot stress enough how you must try their table bread, once you do, you will continue ask for refill like an insane person, like me. It is absolutely delicious! I also appreciate the service very much. They kindly ask you each time they come around with different kind of meat. They poured the wine for you. The take your plate as soon as it looks busy. They start with a smile. What else can you ask me? I WILL definitely bring my friends and family here.

    (5)

  • Olivia C.

    I went to Novilhos with high expectations. Many of our friends raved about this place. Because of that, my husband decided he wanted to go for his birthday. I am so disappointed to say that this place was the worst Rodizio-style steakhouse I have ever been in my life. I was introduced to Brazilian BBQ by my husband, who grew up in Brazil. We've been to many difference Brazilian restaurants all over the west coast. I'm not going to be a food snob and called myself an expert on Brazilian cooking, but I think I know when food doesn't taste good. 1. Sub-par cold cuts selection. The salad bar was skimpy to say the least. Not much choices (at least compare to other places I've been to). 2. Bad bad bad Feijoada. Feijoada is this black bean stew hailed as the Brazilian National dish. It is also one of my husband's favorite dish. It's a tasty, thick, hearty stew. But Novilhos's version was so bland and runny. And it had a weird bitter aftertaste. Not well cooked at all. 3. Now, the main attraction, the meats. Although the meats were definitely plentiful, they were the biggest disappointment of the night. I'm not sure if it was the chef that day, the meats that came on my plates were either undercooked (it was still mooing) or overcooked. The seasoning was bland on some of the cuts too. 4. Shady sales tactic. After we finish our disappointing meal, the waiter came to take away our dishes and asked if we want any dessert. We politely turn it down (knowing desserts are not included in the meal and you have to pay extra). He keeps insisting. After we turned him down again, another waitress came with the dessert wine and "offer" it as another form of dessert. It was a little uncomfortable the way they push extra things on their customers. It was really too bad since we were looking forward to it. The only good thing about the whole experience was the pao de queijo (cheese bread) which was yummy and plentiful. And to be fair, the service was quick, swift and generally friendly. However, with the hefty price tag ($42 per adult, not including drinks or desserts), I expect to get a better meal than I was given. Sigh...hopefully they improve because it is the only Brazilian BBQ restaurant on the Eastside.

    (2)

  • Maple C.

    OMG MEAT MEAT and more MEAT!!! 11 different meat options? Yes please! And why, yes, I would love to have unlimited servings of those, thank you very much!! Service was great, and I also really, really appreciated the fact that I didn't leave the restaurant smelling like it. Parking isn't an issue, which is also a nice plus. Let me summarize with a quote from my fiance while we were eating here, "This is so good, I think I would die if I couldn't eat meat"

    (5)

  • Juliana S.

    Went here for Happy hour, we waited for a few minutes before the waitress take our order, so they gave us some free cheese bread, that it was very good. We ordered the fried polenta and the picanha. The fried polenta was ready fairly quickly, but the picanha took over 40 min to get it!!! We were wondering if they had to kill the cow!! The waitress was nice and apologized for the delay! Even though, I don't understand how it can take over 40min to get some meat. Everybody around us was getting their food! Great food, but they need to make sure their customer don't wait that long! We will give it another try!

    (3)

  • Heinz T.

    I love me some meat, but this joint was overrated. I came here for the dinner Rodizio style format with all you can eat meat on the swords and all that good stuff, for a birthday party. One of the rare times I was running late :-) Parking was in abundance and even though we had a large party we were all seated quite smoothly for dinner without a wait. They have a buffet set up with sides that had the standard arrangement of vegetables, cheeses, side dishes and few other things I wasnt in the mood to try cause i was paying $60 for some meat. So the main event came and I just wasnt impressed. The meats that were brought out seemed to not be flavored properly and most of the meats were dry. The bacon wrapped filet mignon was ok, but the bacon saved this one cause the mignon was dry. But the parmesan pork which was crusted with parmesan was even more dryer than the mignon. Out of the 10 or 11 different meats I tried they were either mediocre or just not good. The only meat that was worth having more than once was the garlic steak cause that was the only piece of meat that actually had any flavor to it and that wasnt dry. One of the reasons i give this place a hard time is what youre spending when you go to a dinner like this. In this economy, regular folk cant just be treating themselves to Rodizio dinners all the time and when they do go, they should get their money's worth. Cook and season the meat properly, the cuts of meat seemed worthy just the preparation and execution was all janky. The service here rubbed me the wrong way cause as a party we all paid separately but one of my boys card got declined and she basically called him out in front of the whole party. Thats a shot to a man's dignity, we were all friends so it was all good, but imagine if he was with a chick on the first date or something, that can kill a man's chances of ever getting past first base. He simply asked them to run it again and it went through no problem. So basically my boy got embarrased cause the service couldnt practice a little discretion. GTFOH.

    (1)

  • Holly O.

    Update: we talked to the management, and they let us know that we simply didn't understand how great they are. No, I'm not kidding. Run away!

    (1)

  • Anne N.

    Hell to the yes. For $45-50 (after tax/gratuity per person for dinner), you can have quite the feast here. I usually avoid most salad bars but Novilhos has such a great selection of yummy bites that I found myself practically hovering over the food. Fresh asparagus, platters of prosciutto and cheese, marinated artichoke hearts... The side dishes arranged at the dining table was pretty tasty too. My favorite was the cheese bread...I honestly wanted to stuff a few in my purse. Ah..and the sweet fried banana ...Mmm, the only thing missing was a little coconut milk. Now to the real stuff (can you believe everything else before this was just an "appetizer"?). The meats. There's a total of 12-14 different types of meats that are offered on a given night. From filet mignon to pork sausages to beef ribs...whether you like it medium rare or well-done -- I didn't have any trouble getting what I wanted. And let's not forget about the desserts. We tried the papaya cream which is a creamy concoction of fresh papaya + vanilla ice cream....AND the turtle cheesecake. Both of the desserts were delicious although I liked the papaya cream a little more.

    (5)

  • Amy B.

    At Novilhos, you'll want to remember, "Red light. Green light" for the premise of the meal. Once seated at your table, each diner receives a token that is red on one side and green on the other. When red, the gauchos carrying delicious meats on sticks will pass you for another table. This is not an affront, you only need to flip the coin. When green, they'll politely stop by and ask if you would like.. "top sirloin steak medium rare." If you would like the meat, you'll nod and assist in grabbing the piece of meat with your tongs. Meats range from novilhos (young bull/heifer) to pork to chicken. There are a variety of seasonings including garlic. And the meat can be cooked rare to well done. If you don't see a meat come around to your table, you can always ask a gaucho or waiter to bring around the meat of your choice. I asked for this once, and they were very friendly and accommodated my request quickly! Of course you don't have to eat solely meat. A delicious buffet is set up in the middle of the room. This includes waldorf salad, smoked salmon, asparagus, caprese salad, beets, rice, stroganoff, and many more but these were just to name a few. At your table your servers will bring you garlic mashed potatoes, frites, and fried plantains. If you polish off these dishes, a waiter will replenish them for you. Wait staff will also refill your water, and wine; constantly offer a new, clean plate; and take away a full plate of bones. Overall, the service is excellent! The experience is fun! I would recommend it to the meat lover interested in a restaurant adventure. The cost is $42/per person for all this food. Beverages are additional. Dessert is additional. Coat check is available.

    (4)

  • Jim R.

    This is a Brazilian steak house done right! The service here was far and above the best experience I've ever had at a steak house (I've been to a few): friendly people from the hostess to the steak servers. I'm used to servers being sort of aloof -- serve you the meat and move on. Here they learned our party's preferences (medium rare versus well done) and if they ran out of something made sure to come around with more so we didn't miss out. The servers even watched our drinks and got us refills when we needed them! Unlike some other rodizios, they didn't come around slowly hoping you'd fill up or get sick of waiting... and they'd cut off a very generous portion, even of the more expensive meats. Finally a place that doesn't try to save money, and instead provides a great experience for your money. The food is great -- everything was delicious from beginning to end. The only things I'd change: I'm used to places like this having grilled pineapple; that'd be a welcome and tasty addition. Same goes for grilled shrimp. Their absence doesn't detract enough, though, to lower the rating from 5 stars. I can't believe I've been to Ipanema (the Seattle rodizio) so many times, when perfection was only a short drive away.

    (5)

  • Bryan S.

    The best salad bar I've ever seen, complete with nice cheeses, cold cuts, and a host of other things you'd never expect at a typical buffet. This is all combined with a nice variety of meat-- beef, lamb, chicken-- all very tender and juicy, delivered right to your plate. The wait staff is on top of their game, never letting your water/drinks go empty. Definitely worth waiting for, especially since the bar and bathrooms are so nice. But still, make a reservation. This place is packed.

    (5)

  • Doug S.

    Stopped by here for lunch today; about $21. The service was pretty fast, in terms of how quickly new types of meat came around to our table. We had to actually make use of the card, flipping from green to red, as our plates filled up. Everything was pretty good, some types above average. Many of the cuts were high on fat content, so I ended up having to eat around a lot of it. Some cuts were extremely rare (red), and cold; had to eat around those bits. The salad bar was about average. Wide selection, but no fresh fruits, unfortunately. I liked the one at Ipanema grill better. I probably would not come back here. For the price, I've had better elsewhere. But one thing is for sure, you will not leave here hungry.

    (3)

  • Chris H.

    Let me first start out by saying I take my Churrascaria's very seriously. Quite often I have flown to San Francisco just to dine at Espetus and return home. I've eaten at many such restaurants from the chains like Texas de Brazil and Fogo de Chao to single locations like Espetus in San Francisco, Ipanema here in Seattle, Pampas in Las Vegas and Amazon in LA. The Brazilian Churrascaria done right is a wonderful, wonderful thing. I have now tried Novilhos twice, once for lunch and once for dinner. Let me just say it's not terrible and in fact for most people likely enjoyable. But for me as I compare it to the greats in this category it just doesn't measure up. Good variety of meats but surprisingly bland, service was effective and prompt but not particularly warm and fuzzy and the tables are jammed way to close together which gives a feeling of being in a cafeteria with the lights dimmed down. None of which is acceptable at this price point. While this was certainly not my most expensive visit to a Churrascaria it was close and certainly overpriced when weighted against quality and value. While it's convenient for me as I live just 5 minutes away I'd drive into downtown for Ipanema in the future as they are a far better, far tastier experience and slightly less expensive. I would imagine that if this is your first and or only experience with Churrascaria you might be perfectly satisfied. But if you get a chance to try one of the big boys like Texas de Brazil or Fogo de Chao's or even our own local Ipanema, you would find that Novilhos just doesn't measure up. I'd have no problem with the price if the quality and taste matched but sadly it doesn't.

    (2)

  • Payal V.

    I've been to other Brazilian steakhouses before and found the meats very salty. Novilhos had seasoned their meats very well. The decor is very classy and is a great place to have a celebratory dinner. Patrons ranged from all ages. We had our 9 month old daughter with us and the wait staff was very nice and friendly to her. We will be visiting again!

    (5)

  • Jerry P.

    My third rodizio style place (first in Washington state) and this place was as good if not a little better than the others. For the cost of a good steakhouse steak you can try lots of different kinds of meat (I liked the garlic roast, Brazilian sausage and filet the best.) The sides are what you'd typically get at a Brazilian steakhouse. Good but that's not the main attraction. Recommended.

    (4)

  • Nathan W.

    A meat lover's dream! The service is impeccable. Probably the best I have experienced in all my dining experience, even at restaurants twice and three times the price per plate. Within 30 seconds of picking up a menu during the meal to see all the meats available and which ones I hadn't seen yet, a waiter walked over to me and asked if there was anything in particular I wanted to try and they promptly went to the kitchen and cooked some up especially for me. Definitely a pleasant change from most Brazilian Steakhouses who gradually slow down service until you decide you are full and give up. There was a never ending supply of the pao de queijo (cheese bread) and fried bananas. Usually within seconds of taking the last one from the plate, someone was there taking the empty plate and bringing back more. The salad bar is decent. Not quite the variety of selection of other Brazilian Steakhouses, but from my experience in Brazil it is more authentic to what I found there. True, the feijoada was a bit runny, but I just strained away the excess and it was delicious nonetheless. Definitely my favorite Brazilian steakhouse in the Northwest.

    (5)

  • Mimi L.

    Finally got to try this place! I've heard so many great things about Brazilian buffets so I was really excited when this place opened. I am also a HUGE fan of steak so this was perfect for me. The service here is really great! We were amazed at how nice everyone here was and how much they cater to you. There are people coming by to replace your trash plate and side dishes after you take a bite out of it. I liked most of the meats, but they came by way too fast so my plate got filled up really quickly. I like that there is a card you can flip from green to red whenever your plate is full and you don't want anymore meat. None of the steaks were the best I've ever had, but I would say that most of them were above average. I think my favorite was the bottom sirloin, although I usually like the filet mignon, but the one here tasted a little bland. There is a coupon you can buy on restaurant.com for $5 that gives you a $25 gift certificate here so you can save $20 that way. I don't think I would come here that often because $42 per person is very pricey and I don't think I eat enough to make it worth it, but it was definitely a good experience. I would recommend people to try this place at least once, especially if you are a steak lover like me!

    (4)

  • Joseph M.

    Tried this place out for lunch today and it was quite good. If you have never been to a Brazilian Grill then you are in for an experience. They have sides and what not at a regular buffet style table. Then waiters come around to everyone and offer different types of meat that the cut on the spot onto your plate. The meats here are great and the sides are alright. The chicken wings are amazing and the lamb shank is also very juicy and tender. Can't really go wrong when you are serving juicy meat and LOTS of it!!

    (5)

  • Mac F.

    A great "meat" house. For the price of a good steak (at these over-hyped steak houses), you can try a variety of meats: lamb, sirloin wrapped in bacon, roasted chicken, and, yes, sirloin and filet mignon, among others. Side dishes (mashed potatoes, et al) are brought to you and there is a salad bar, which we thought was excellent with cheviche, variety of salads (potato, green, ...), sliced meats, and so on. The service is friendly and attentive. Once the restaurant filled (by 6:30 or so) you never lacked for the "gauchos" coming by with meats. One cautionary note, desserts -- which was excellent -- is not included with the meal price. Overall, it was a good dining experience. Though, maybe too "meaty." Or, perhaps, it was that I overate.

    (4)

  • Miguel L.

    Meat and service are really good. The price is a little bit high. Overall, compared with other Brazilian restaurants this is way better.

    (4)

  • Hunter O.

    came here with some friends the other night not a bad spot. I thought the meat could have been a little more high quality but it was still very tasty and good. I am just a bit of a meat snob maybe. Service was great and there was a hostess so I am not sure what those reviews are about. nice little bar area to hang out in a grab a drink before dinner. pretty spendy place tho at like 57.00 per person after tip but I would say it is worth the price all in all. cause it is a carnivore meaty heaven.

    (4)

  • Gregg B.

    All you can eat meat for $26 is amazing. Throw in the fact that this is some of the most prime meats cooked to perfection and you certainly have my business.

    (5)

  • Amy C.

    My fiancé and I are regulars at this location. We have tried several of the other Brazilian Steak Houses in and around Seattle, and this one is our favorite. The staff is amazing and very friendly, the bar makes my favorite drink perfectly, the salad bar is always fresh and delicious, the meat options are endless and consistently high quality, and the building is always clean and welcoming. My favorites are the house special and the beef ribs! Make sure after dinner to order a dessert and some coffee or espresso. Love love LOVE Novilhos!

    (5)

  • Ed D.

    Mediocre at best. The night we went the meat rotation was very limited, maybe 6 items. We had to ask several times to have waiters come by our table. The tenderloin, lamb, and lombinho were excellent. The ribs were so over cooked they were indelible. Black beans and rice were good, farofa fair but no cove! Salad bar was average. One of our party had her unfinished caipirinha snatched while at the buffet. We informed our waitress who kindly brought a replacement.., half of a drink. This seems to be the management philosophy... Cut corners where we can. No where near worth the high cost.

    (2)

  • mad l.

    Absolutely love this place. The salad bar is kinda of ok but who is insane enough to go there for the salad bar? MEAT!!! The meat is superb. By far best in Seattle. I'm going to buy a tent and camp in front of it. Wine list to die for. The bar sucks though... But with the meat and wine you're in heaven!

    (5)

  • Food C.

    My family loves this place, particularly my daughter. I have been here both for lunch and dinner, however, I believe lunch is the best deal. The salad bar is great with an excellent selection of cheeses, salads, vegtables and side dishes (the rice with mushrooms is excellent). I always go lite on the salad bar so that I have plenty of room for the delicous meats they bring around to the table. The sauage is one of our favorites. Also, the variety of beef and lamb meats are excellent. The pork loin is good along with the chicken if that is your preference. What I love about this place is you can sample everything, and then focus on filling yourself with your favorite. The desert selection is also awesome to include cheese cake, creme brulee, etc. The atmosphere is very nice, whether your bringing someone for a romantic experience, family, friends or buisness. The service is excellent, they constantly keep your water full, bring around the variety of meats, clear your dishes, and keep checking to see if things are alright. My daughter she gets that feeling of being pampered when we dine here. My daughter and I paid $56 excluding tip the last time we had lunch here, bear in mind this is one time we did not split a desert with coffee, nor are we drinkers so we just had water.

    (5)

  • Wes Y.

    Hold on, let me try to fit myself between the chair and the desk... Novilhos.. is basically a meat lover lover. I, the meat lover, love it and it gives me the kind of love back that's hard to find elsewhere. Novilhos has a bit of a fancy, upscale feeling but it's just got many people in it trying to fight the meat sweats like everyone else. First, the salad bar alone has a pretty good selection - from risotto to a giant cheese wheel to ravioli, etc etc. Then you sit down, and flip the button green side up. That's when Jesus returns to Earth. I think. Many, many different kinds of meats from sirloin steak to bacon wrapped filet mignon to lamb chops and so on traveling around from table to table. Quite honestly, sometimes it can be a little overwhelming, the speed at which the meats show up at your table. Feel free to say no, and wait for something else, if you'd like. One nice thing is you can just ask for a specific cut. For example, I really wanted to try the lamb chop, but it kept failing to make it to my table, other people would take them all. So I asked the waitress and voila, 2 minutes later, a man walked up with what I asked for. Yes, it's pricey, it's not exactly a weekly dinner place or anything, but once in a while, I think the price is worth it considering how many different things are available. Also, don't forget! They have Happy Hour during the week. Mon-Fri 4-7pm you can order from a menu like the mortals and enjoy the Brazilian fare without exploding.

    (4)

  • Sharon K.

    Ambiance: The decor was very nice and the layout is conducive for the buffet and the meats coming around to all the tables. The table linens, silverware, plates and glasses were very clean. An upscale buffet with great decor and cleanliness. Quality of Food: The salad bar had a lot of variety which I really enjoyed and I could have filled up on just the salad bar. I would have gone back for a second helping if I wasn't so full. The meats that they brought around were overall good. There were some cuts that were tougher than others (thus the 4 stars) but my favorite by far was the Garlic Flank Steak. They were very tender and juicy. I also enjoyed the lamb which was also pretty good. I also enjoyed the side dishes. The Polenta Fries with grated mozzarella was really good and the fried plantains with cinnamon and sugar was also a hit. Expect some cuts to not be your favorite but they have so many cuts of meat that come out that you will definitely find your favorites. You just have to try a bunch and see what is your favorite. Service: The service was very courteous and they brought things over in a timely manner. If we were looking for a particular cut of meat, they would come back as promised. Not a dinner to expect to be in and out because they do have to come around with the different meats, but my plate was never empty. At least until I flipped my coin over to "no, thank you". Price: It is a pricey dinner. Definitely not for those looking for a value. I would say its a great place for a guys/girls night out or a date night. Do expect to spend a lot but its not that bad considering how much food you get. (It is buffet/all you can eat) Just a more upscale version. Overall: Overall I really enjoyed it. It is more than I would normally spend, but I can understand the price tag. I would definitely come here again.

    (4)

  • Lea C.

    The best steak house, very very friendly I will be definitely coming back. The steaks are to die for and the drinks there home made lemonade totally five stars my whole experience was five stars I definetly can't say anything more because it's delicious

    (5)

  • Naurry K.

    To say this is where meat-lovers go to die would be an understatement. I came here on an early Saturday evening to celebrate my coworker's birthday and left meat-drunk and happy. Start off at the "salad" bar - salad is in quotes because it offers so much more than salad; there are various cheeses, salamis, pickled vegetables and breads. I was particularly tickled to see feijoada at the end of the salad bar. It wasn't the best I've had but given it's served as a side at Novilhos it was very tasty. There is an incredible cheesy bread at the table but try to resist it along with the mashed potatoes, fried polenta and fried bananas. Once you have a plate and the little pog (you remember pogs, right?) turned green, the decadent entourage of steak, pork, lamb and chicken flow to your plate as fast as you can eat it (or until you turn your pog over). Remembering the different meats was easy at first but once I hit meat-drunk I couldn't care less - I do remember the bacon-wrapped filet mignon being my favorite followed by the flank steak and lamb. This place is expensive at $50 a head but it's well worth it for you meat fiends. I recommend resisting the salad bar and sides as much as possible, as delicious as they are, and keep your eye on the prize. (And wear your fat pants.)

    (5)

  • James G.

    I am in a meat coma! Why did I let myself eat so much? Oh that's right, because it was so delicious. I also agree with my fellow yelper about their cheese bread. If you could taste heaven, I'm sure it would taste like that. Awesome food, awesome service. What more is there to say? Oh save yourself $20 and go for lunch.

    (5)

  • Leela W.

    The food here was amazing. I didn't even know so many different types of steaks existed! We ate until we were full and had wonderful customer service throughout our entire dining experience. We will definitely eat here again and recommend them to our friends!

    (5)

  • Charles L.

    From the time my wife and I entered to the time we left this place was GREAT !!!! Our waiter Francisco was on his game very attentive, funny, thoughtful. Francisco already knew what we needed before we could even ask for it. The food was OUTRAGEOUS !!! the filet mignon wrapped in bacon was the best. Their alcoholic drinks are so damn good their bartender knows how to make a drink and they're not skimpy on the alcohol either my friend let me tell. Yeah it's pricey but I'm a firm believer in paying for what you get and believe me you get your money's worth at Novilhos and then some. For my wife's birthday experience to be here she LOVED IT !!!! and took pics of everything. My wife told me we will be coming back and I agreed so come on down to Novilhos enjoy yourself and get stuffed. I hope you guys get Francisco as your waiter.

    (5)

  • Rachel S.

    I love the airy biscuits that come with dinner. It is pretty expensive, and drinks and dessert are extra.

    (4)

  • Amberly P.

    We arrived at 8 pm on a Saturday with no reservations which was our fault. We knew we'd have to wait, so we were not entirely upset. We were told the wait was 45 minutes so we sat down. Thirty minutes into our wait, the hostess said to us that if we were still waiting by 9:30, they would have to ask us to leave. What the heck? Never been told that before. Then a table became ready and we were seated. Our server was super friendly and polite. We've had him before and he's quite attentive. Once the meat started coming around to us, we noticed that it was the same guy with the same cut of meat every time. 45 minutes into our meal, we were only offered 4 meats. The price per person is $51, not including your drink, so we wanted to enjoy most of what this place has to offer. My husband very politely told one gentleman that we have been offered the same cut of meat repeatedly and we'd like to see what else they had. The guy got visibly aggravated and brought out a menu and told us that we'd have to make a special request. After that, we were very well taken care of and accommodated quite well. I could have done without the attitude of that one particular gentleman but ehh it was getting late and I'm sure he was just as annoyed as we were. The food was okay, but nothing compared to fogo de chao!! Our server was very attentive and kept our drinks full and a few other members of the staff were very engaged with my two children. It was nice that they were playful with them :)

    (4)

  • Cathy B.

    Run don't walk to Novilhos Brazilian Steak House! Fabulous meat, fabulous side dishes ... an incredible experience all around! Great service!

    (5)

  • Brian B.

    We took our house sitter and her boyfriend here as a 'Thank You' when we got home from vacation. Turns out we were even more grateful than we originally thought, as we had to thank them for finding a great restaurant as well. I'm not as big a meat eater as my wife, but even I was overwhelmed by how really, really good the meat was. My favorite was the lamb, but there was some sort of beef with cheese that was great as well. My only regret was that we were so stuffed that we couldn't hand the really wonderful-looking deserts.

    (4)

  • S M.

    Went here for SRW. The all you can eat salad bar is more than just a salad bar. There was ceviche, pasta salad, chicken salad, tilapia, brown rice, mozzarella balls, of course build your own salad and more. Instead of the 18 choices of meat we were given 5. They were good portions and I don't know what I would do if I had more than 5 choices. The sides were garlic mash potatoes, fried bananas and cheese bread...which is awesome. For dessert we had the crème brulee only because it's my favorite. Maybe next time I will venture out to something different. No complaints on the service. I'll would recommend this place if you are a meat eater and can eat a lot of it.

    (4)

  • Bora Y.

    Good service, good food, good experience! I love this restaurant! Many different kind of food at salad bar and Chefs bring many different meat at our table. I guess dinner price was $49 per person but it's worth !! i got house cocktail mango flavor twice ! It was awesome :)

    (5)

  • Elizabeth T.

    I came here for my birthday since my friends were raving about this place. I heard great things like delicious cheese bread, tasty meats, awesome salad bar, and great variety. One thing they failed to mention to me was how expensive it was for the all you can eat meat buffet. The dinner buffet was $44.50/person. Drinks, if you are the cocktail kind, are $11. I thankfully am a beer person and paid $5 for my beer, which is normal and expected over in Bellevue. The drinks and the meal itself adds up and gets to be an expensive meal, as expected with most steakhouses. As for the salad bar, there was a great variety of fresh cut vegetables and fruits prepared in unique combinations. I never would have thought that spinach, collard greens, and strawberries would go well together, especially with a raspberry vinagrette salad dressing. I am a bit of a vegetable snob so I like my vegetables cooked, but still crunchy. All their veggies had a nice crunch to it and definitely cleansed the palate to make room for more meat! Now, the biggest attraction - the meat. There IS a great variety. The only downside is flagging down the waiters. They give you medallions so you can let them know whether you want more or not. Red means "no more for now" while green means "gimme some more!" The waiters do a better job of going around to each table than the old Chinese women do in dim sum places, but they are still hard to flag. The meats are cooked to cater to each person's liking. If you like it more medium rare, make sure you say so or specify. Otherwise, the waiter will just give you the outer most layer of the meat. I like my flank steak medium rare. I did not specify and the first waiter gave me well done. The second time, I specified and the waiter was more than gracious enough to offer me a medium rare slice...thicker as well. I recommend getting the chicken, the house special, the lamb, and the bacon wrapped steak. I typically am not a fan of bacon, but it was delicious! I am also not a fan of cheese, but their cheese bread (different from cheesy bread) was amazing! Heavy, literally. Yellow cheeses are heavier in fat, which accounts for their luscious flavor and body. This definitely had a lot of yellow cheese, hence it's burst of flavor. It also had a lot of cheese in it. When I bit into it, I looked inside its interior. It was 50% dough, 50% cheese. One was enough for me, but my friends had a few baskets full - EACH! I would definitely come here again for a special occasion as this is not affordable, but would be coming back for the lunch time buffet as it is $25. I heard that the lunch time buffet doesn't have the same selection as the dinner. As long as the lamb and the house special are there, I am a happy camper!

    (4)

  • Sarah Y.

    Brazlian all the way ! boyfriend took me here and i just killed every single meat that brought to me on a stick lol no lie. There is a buffet you could grab some snacks before they start bringing you all the variety of different meats cooked to perfection. Medium rare please ! not only did i stuff myself pretty well with the juicy steaks, i somehow magically had room for dessert that they will proudly show you a tray to pick from. I got the creame brulee thing killed it ... LOL enjoy and a must go especially for a date ;D

    (5)

  • Huy L.

    The hostess there were extremely rude. I'd rather have mediocre food with good customer service.

    (1)

  • Thuy H.

    this place is aaaamazing! i`ve been here a few times with friends and families. and each time, the service, food were exceptionally excellent! the brazillian lemonade (i tried my friend's) and it was super fresh. almost as if the lemon was freshly picked off a tree. =) the dessert and cheese bread was to die for...*yum* i`m drooling while writing this review. can`t wait to go back. did i mention that kids under 5 is complimentary? AWESOME!

    (5)

  • A M.

    Awesome food and drinks, only reason I didn't do 5 stars was cause we had to wait even do we had a reservation.

    (4)

  • Mai B.

    If the service was faster, we would have enjoyed it more. Don't get me wrong, the staff was very friendly - but if your place is about the meat, why do we have to wait for more than 30min for our meat request? Also, the good meats were very good (filet mignon!), but the bad meats were very bland (beef rib).

    (3)

  • Arkadiy S.

    I try Brazilian rodizio in every city i go to in US and while this one maybe not be the worst one i have ever had, its definitely in top 3 worst ones. Their service is impeccable and salad bar is OK (ok not great) but the meat...oh my... Out of their selection on a Tuesday night, the only piece of meat which was somewhat nice was leg of lamb. The rest was dry, not marinated and they try to compensate for that by pouring a bunch of salt on top of it. So result is - lots of salt outside, bland inside. They really tried to offer me something different but all their pieces, whether its well done or more rare were just same - bland at best, super dry and extremely salty on outside. Even something like filet mignon which in a good restaurant supposed to almost melt in your mouth, here was not anywhere close to that. I dont know, maybe for some this is good meat. For me, this may be acceptable if i am paying for $10-15 steak, but not for $51 upscale restaurant. I just had so many better rodizios in USA that its just hard to accept this. Not coming here again and would recommend people who really appreciate mouth watering brazilian steak to go somewhere else (maybe Ipanema Grill in seattle downtown which was pretty good when i was there - well its been a few years).

    (1)

  • Andrew C.

    Not impressed. Have been there a couple time, and for the price, its not worth it. The food was ok, not great. Also, found it ridiculous that they charged full price for a 6yr old and a 9yr old. I will not be going back.

    (1)

  • Tiffany E.

    Lots of variety and nice people, but quality of the meat wasn't so good. I suppose with a buffet, you can't really have high quality, except for the salad. I wouldn't recommend this place unless you have an eating disorder and need to binge mindlessly on something that looks like food.

    (2)

  • Alaina W.

    I've seen ads for this place, but never gave it too much of a second thought because it is in the parking lot of Factoria Mall. Not exactly where I'd dream of shelling out $50+ pp for dinner. However, my bf said he wanted to eat here for his birthday. So, eat here we did. It's a nice looking place... but there was something "off" about it. I don't know if the lighting wasn't dim enough or if the tables were too close together or the whole area had too much open space... I guess I'm just a picky architectural dining space snob. We were sat right by the kitchen, which made for fresh meat, since we were the first table the gauchos saw as they came out. Our server was very nice, helping to make wine selections and answering questions. The salad bar was much less impressive than it sounded from the website... ...until I took a bite of the mushroom risotto. Yes. That's right. One dish improved the whole salad bar for me. I called it the artisan salad bar... because it wasn't like one of the "usual" American salad bars. But I didn't fill up on the salad bar, as I was advised by friends that had been here before. When I was ready, I flipped my little coin thing to green and it was ON. MEAT TIME!! I unfortunately didn't get anything chicken, but I hear it's pretty good. I did have two servings of the bacon-wrapped steak, though. I also liked that they had different "done-ness" that you could choose from. (My bf likes things more well-done, I tend to sway toward medium-rare.) The parmesan pork was also delicious. The sides were great, too. The polenta, mashed potatoes, and the bananas. OH. MY. GOD. THE BANANAS. I loved those things. Warm, sweet, delicious bananas. I finished with a crème brulee. It was pretty good, a teeny bit heavy on the vanilla, though. It probably wasn't worth how much it cost. I should've just refilled on the bananas!! I think the biggest memory I'll take away from here was one of the gauchos. One of our friends was getting some meat sliced for her by a gaucho, and a piece was accidentally flung into her water. He didn't see, so we had to ask someone else to replace the water. The gaucho that took her water expressed his dismay with the most inconvenienced look any of us have EVER seen. It's like we asked him to roast the cow we hauled in from our personal farm out in eastern Washington. From then on, we referred to him as various names, to include Captain Grumpypants and the like. The music played was a little off... one minute we were listening to Barry Manilow, and then the next song Kelis was telling us about her milkshake. (To the beat of Billie Jean, no less!) We didn't know if it was someone's ill-crafted iPod playlist or a defunct Pandora station... but it provided a few laughs. Bottom line: It was good food with an acceptable environment, but I definitely won't be back without a coupon. Ps: Their water was great and they kept those glasses consistently full!

    (3)

  • Nellie H.

    If you REALLY like large never ending quantities of meat, then this is your joint. The quality wasn't bad, and it was an interesting eating experience. We most likely won't go back because for the food I ate compared to the check at the end it wasn't worth it in my case, but then again I'm not a huge meat fan. The sides were interesting, and the salad bar was pretty good. I would say at least give this place a try if you're into Brazilian steak houses, but if you're not - you're not missing much.

    (3)

  • Marc M.

    Rodizio style restaurants are one of my favorite options and Novilhos does a great job with this all-you-can-eat meatfest style of dining. You start off hitting up the salad bar that has several different types of salads you can put together, breads, cheeses, meats, fruits, vegetables, rice, and several other tasy items. This alone could be a great meal, but this is just the beginning. Once you get sat down with your plate of salad bar items (be careful not to over do it as you want to save room), it is mere moments before the servers start bringing around skewers of delicious meaty goodness. You can have as much as you want of top sirloin, pork ribs, garlic steak, pepper steak, bacon wrapped chicken and steak, sausages, lamb, and a couple others that I can't recall off the top of my head. It is easy to get lost in the never ending flow of deliciousness, but its very important to stay focused so you get to try everything you want and so you don't go overboard and end up having to have friends or family roll you out of the restaurant when its all said and done. The meats are all very tasty and they offer pieces that are cooked to your preferences. i'm down with anything wrapped in bacon, but those can sometimes be a little on the dry side. Overall the quality of the food here is very good and you will definitely find something, if not many things, that you will enjoy. The service here is good although can be slow during busier times. I had a hard time getting soda refills and my check processed during my last visit, but these were minor inconveniences when graded against the overall experience. Be hungry when you go here so you can get the most bang for your buck. This isn't the cheapest option around but it is well worth the indulgence and is a great experience for both small and large groups.

    (4)

  • Karen L.

    I really wanted to love this place, but considering my overall experience in retrospect, I'm not sure I'd be willing to come here again. $44.50 for unlimited BBQ and salad bar, which would be a great deal if the meats were amazing. And some of them were, particularly the ribeye and the chicken. The tenderloins were really good, too, but the ribeye was super fatty and delicious. However, my second helping of the ribeye was overcooked and dry, and not fatty at all. I was really disappointed. That's when I realized that in the beginning, all the meats were delicious, but it sort of went downhill as the night went on. The salad bar was really good, though. They have an excellent selection and I was really impressed. However, I'd much rather spend 50 bucks on a delicious ribeye than spending the same amount on dry, overcooked meats (though not all of them were). The service was great, though, and our server came by often to fill our water glasses. Definitely an experience worth trying.

    (3)

  • Briana B.

    Really fabulous. Be sure to try the mushroom risotto at the buffet... It's wonderful! All the meats are cooked to perfection, the sangria is superb, the service is snappy, and everyone is quite cordial indeed. Happy to have this place just down the road!

    (5)

  • Ham C.

    Loved it here staffs was great, food was great, shoot everything here was great. My first brazilian steak house exp. ever and it will not be my last thank you Novilhos for an awesome experience.

    (5)

  • Willy T.

    Awesome food and drinks. Look for the new South Lake Union location in Seattle coming in October.

    (5)

  • Theo W.

    Great service and SPECTACULAR food!!! All the meats are delicious. Good luck trying all their cuts. Yes, the salad bar is yummy too, but be careful, it'll take up stomach space!

    (5)

  • Lakea O.

    1)great service 2)horrible salad bar 3)not a lot of choice for meat 4)and sadly no cinnamon pineapple NOT IMPRESSED! For the price I paid I expected better selection ,the meat was tasteless the salad bar was crap but the people who work there are super friendly and helpful.

    (2)

  • Allan G.

    I came here impulsively after moving all of my stuff from my old apartment to a storage, so I was pretty beat and concerning the fact that I really hadn't eaten anything all day, I had my eyes set on eating something grand. So if you haven't been to a brazilian steak house, coming to Novilhos' will certainly be a treat to you. The best thing is the meat, and to red meat eaters, this place will almost certainly be heaven. I mean, all you have to do is put your marker on green and sit and wait for an unending cycle of different red meat cuts to come to your table? How could you go wrong with that? Besides the possibility of bloatedness regret of eating too much meat afterwards, the idea of eating any cut of steak you want without the commitment of eating a specific cut entirely is awesome. If you like the filet mignon, but after a little while prefer the ribeye, and then the house special? By all means, knock yourself out! So what's up with the A-OK, three stars? It wasn't the food or the service, it's just that... I've had better. Unless coming to eat here on a Thursday night isn't peak time and they don't have all of the bells and whistles out, I'd have to say my previous brazilian steak house experience at Espetus Churrascaria in SF was a lot better than Novilhos'. Sorry. Stay away from the center buffet food area, I mean try some of the stuff out, but don't make an effort to try all of it--it's a trap. Focus on the meat. Well, except for desert. If you have room by the end of it all, try the papaya ice cream. It isn't like anything I've had before, and I think it's pretty good.

    (3)

  • Isaac W.

    Great place, lots of tasty meats to choose from, and the most amazing cheesy bread around! Their salad bar is pretty great as well, but let's be real - you come here for an endless supply of delicious meat and they certainly deliver on that end. It's a bit pricey, but if you go for lunch the prices are pretty reasonable considering what you're getting!

    (4)

  • Colin F.

    The reason I give it 2 stars instead of one was for the decent service. However, its a Brazilian steak house and so many of the dishes are geared for american tastes. The salad bar is decent but doesn't make up for the "17 different cuts of meat" that seem to live on their menu but never make it to your table. of the meats I tried, a lot of them were bland and tough. Most of the cuts of meat they had were pretty standard, so not really impressed with the food. Now lets talk price. If you're gonna charge me $51 plus gratuity you damn well better give me better than standard fare. This place is way overpriced for what you get. My parents have frequented other Brazilian steak houses so they were excited to go to this one, but they were shocked at the price and lack of quality meats they got at this place. We won't be going back and I will recommend anybody to go anywhere else other than this place.

    (2)

  • Yekta A.

    Went here for Valentine's Day and we highly enjoyed it! The meat is so delicious! They come around to your table and bring you yummy meat! The house special with garlic is awesome. We will definitely go back here, it was so worth our experience. The staff are awesome!

    (5)

  • Tracy J.

    Boyfriend and I went in on Sunday night for dinner. We already had reservations but had to wait 15 minutes for our table to be ready. Boyfriend ordered his beer shortly after we were seated, but didn't arrive until halfway through our meal. Really?! Service was okay, just because we look young, doesn't mean that's okay for you to ignore our table. Waited 10-15 minutes for our check to arrive. Waited another 10-15 minutes for our server to come back to get our credit card.

    (2)

  • Dave M.

    First time to this Steak House but familiar with the format. We were seated promptly and the wait staff were very attentive from the time we sat down. Great salad bar with lots of choices. The meats were all good, but some of the cuts starting tasting alike near the end but could have been us. Wine selection was extensive but largely over priced. Only reason they didn't get 5 stars was we had a hard time understanding the waiters and they ran out of some of the meats before everyone at our table had been served and never circled back. Overall they did a good job and we'd go back for sure.

    (4)

  • Kim T.

    One of my favorite places! The meats are of high quality, super delicious bananas and great side dishes...and not to mention the impeccable service!

    (5)

  • Maureen E.

    It was ok. Nice to go once, not sure if I'd pay the money to go twice. For the price, I was expecting a nicer restaurant - the interior reminded me of a buffet in Vegas, meaning it was older and 'tried' to look more upscale than it was. The meat was overall decent. Lots of different cuts and it kept coming and coming which was cool. Lots of flavor, bordering salty. The sides were ordinary. Again, one trip may be worth it just because of all the meat you get, but not sure If I'd go again.

    (3)

  • B G.

    I was completely disappointed in my meal here. After seeing so many rave reviews we decided to give it a try. In retrospect, I should have scrutinized the sea of almost-too-descriptively detailed 5-star love affairs. I can't for the life of me understand someone being that pleased with paying upwards of $75 p.p. for a mediocre buffet and glass of wine. Just a few details, as this place has already taken far too much from me - my time, my stomach space, my sense of value, my dignity. First, the salad bar is Vegas-buffet quality at best. Like MGM quality, not Bellagio. Bland bruschetta, few fresh veggies, lots of choices, but not a single thing made me want more of it. The meat was typically over salted or otherwise poorly seasoned. I had to really flex my guns just to cut through my "filet." Who has even heard of tough filet? I suppose if I had something sharper than a butter knife to cut it would have gone smoother, but my teeth didn't fare much better. Finally, I decided to try the bacon wrapped chicken, because, I mean, how can you screw up meat wrapped in bacon? Somehow, Novilho's figured it out. Congratulations.

    (1)

  • Corey B.

    Amazing. We went to Fumaca in Seattle but were told this place was better. Definitely so!! We received faster service and I think the meat was much better. It was cleaner and quieter than Fumaca as well. 8 pounds of meat later (the filet minion was INCREDIBLE) and I had to try their mango custard dish. Was I done? No! They then brought around this incredible after-dinner fruit liquor, which I was blown away by. The only other place I've had an after-dinner drink like that was in the a Canary Islands. HOUSE served I should add. The salad bar was fantastic, the meat was beyond what I can grill, the dessert was amazing, and the drinks strong. The service was truly fantastic. If you are waiting for more food on your plate- it's your own fault. Get it when it comes around and trust me- you won't go hungry. You'll leave wishing you wore your stretchy pants.

    (5)

  • Lex L.

    This is a 2.5 stars. Other reviews covered most of what this restaurants has to offer and my review is based on value by a Brazilian steak house and in comparison to Ipanema in Seattle. Value: All the Brazilian steak house I have been to have a starting buffet price of $50. So giving it 3 stars there as this place doesn't offer anything on top of it to sweeten the pot. Comparison: In coincident, I happened to eat here and Ipanema within a few weeks and Ipanema definitely came out better with grilled shrimp, better cut on steak (filet mignon) and yes, grilled cinnamon pine apple. The salad bar area is about the same. 2 stars here in compare to 3 stars from Ipanema. In short: Just another restaurant where you constantly getting served with a lot of different kind of meat, and that's pretty much the definition of a Brazilian steak house. Nothing exciting here. If you haven't tried this kind of style of restaurant and a big time meat lover, give it a try and write your review here.

    (3)

  • Yaki T.

    I enjoyed this place quite a bit. Most of the salad bar items were tasty and I liked that they had hot dishes at the salad bar. Their meats are also delicious, overall the food was really good. However, it is a little pricey and I did not appreciate some servers with meats skipping our table quite a few times with the green light on the table. I will be back however for those tasty Brazilian delicatessen!

    (4)

  • Cosmic B.

    Great family spot Good selection of food, quick and efficient rotation of meat options Clean, tasty I'm not a fan of buffets but this is a good buffet - took the family there for Father's day - it was a hit. It was fancy enough without being pretentious - but we dressed up and the kids thought it was a real special place. The service was fast with meat boys dancing around our table every few minutes and a large variety of food to choose from. Having young teens who are too cool and busy to spend time with us, while at the same time have appetites like horses but don't share the culinary experience we do, Novihos had us covered. They really enjoyed the experience and excitement the place carried with the meat being carved all over while energetically shouting fun things. The food was quite good and we will go back for another family event.

    (4)

  • Stephen L.

    Basically what everybody says, "Meat" or "Carnivore". This place is practically meat everywhere, with some fruits and vegetables sprinkled over in their salad bar. The meat was just cooked, you can even taste the freshness, juice overflows your whole mouth on that first bite, for people who like sourish sweet stuff eat their salmon, for people that love BBQ and sauce eat their ribs, practically once you flip that card, they swarm you with meat. Everywhere...

    (5)

  • Eddy T.

    What a joke. I rarely write reviews unless the sevice is exceptional or terrible as it was in this case. While the food is good, it often is inconsistent. However, the service has been on of the worst I've gotten to experience. The bus guy or server (not our waiter) basically came to our table and literally took the pen and checks out of friend's hand while we were chatting. They manager clearly didn't care nor do i care to come back to a place like that.

    (1)

  • Tim T.

    Food - Meat is extremely dry, the only decent thing is the bread and salad bar; minus 2 star. Price - too expensive; minus 1 star Service - decent Overall experience - disappointing; minus 1 star.

    (1)

  • Sam N Christen P.

    This is my first time trying Novilhos and my overall experience was great. The reasons why I gave them a 4 star instead of 5 is because they had some minor flaws on execution and service. Don't get me wrong, the food was delicious minus a few flaws. The beef rib was a little bland, and some of the portions served were very small(jerky size portions). Service was good but had to request some meat due to our table being skipped. Definitely will give them another try...

    (4)

  • Cheryl M.

    We spent $300 for four adults. The service was terrible, meats over cooked & no where near the variety advertised. I read previous reviews, but thought good food can overcome mediocre service. I wish I had listened!!! I won't be back.

    (2)

  • Andrea D.

    Need to start off by saying that I was ver very skeptical of this place. Reading all past yelp reviews, it didnt look like it was a good steakhouse, food wasnt' good, service was awful, etc. I went in for a business lunch meeting and my collegues said it was great! Okay....gonna give it a try! We have 12:30pm reservations and were immediatly seated at a great table. The place was very stylist wtih earthy deco tones and awesome lighting! We placed our drink orders and were escorted over to the salad bar. it was great! Mushroom Risotto had a great flavor and was very creamy, cold cuts & cheeses were great, and salad tasted very fresh! After a few minutes of sitting down the Gaucho's started to come around with the meats. Top Sirlion...AWESOME! Lamb was perfect, seasoned just right, house beet, A MUST....so tender and juicy! Chicken was great, pork was nice and tender, not dry as previous yelpers had mentioned. We ate and ate and ate until the food was almost in our throats! The Gaucho's and service were wonderful. Never had to ask for more meat, or a clean plate, more soda, they were 100% attentive. I have tried Ipanema, Amazon Grill and they do not hold a candle to this place! Only better rodizio that I have had is Brazills in Puerto Vallarta Mexico! I dont know what to stay bout all the past negative comments about this place. It had absolutely the best time at Navilhos, WORTH EVERY PENNY, I WILL BE BACK!!!!!

    (5)

  • Tom B.

    My spouse and I went for lunch in hopes of a delicious buffet. The cold bar was very good, the pastas were both of our favorites and the salad stuff was fresh. Unfortunately the 11 types of meat that is suppose to be the star of the show was all too salty to enjoy. Most of it you could only take 1 bite because of the generous amounts of salt they applied. They claimed to bring you bacon wrapped filet mignon, I know cuts of meat quite well and this was not a mignon cut. In the end for a lunch buffet for 2 with lemonades we spent $76 and couldn't even enjoy the main course.

    (1)

  • Strax T.

    PROS * Great salad bar * Incredible cuts of meat * Will take request for specific meats and temperatures * Very friendly staff and management CONS * Price * Very slow with the meats * Despite promised variety, most times only half that is circulating for very long periods of of time. OVERALL Very pricey, but top notch in its category. Deducting a point, and giving only a 4 mainly due to prices.

    (4)

  • Clint W.

    Nice and open inside. Staff was down right grumpy though. Gauchos with big knives? Yep. There is a pretty good sized dining room, but even when there were several tables inside, we could still hear each other. Yes, you have the green light, red light to signal for more meat. Big salad bar, with lots of good things, but not much selection of seafood. Charcuterie, but not much in the way of other proteins. It's always fun to try one of these places. Meat, sir? Yes, please. Word to the ingenues....we were there early and all the cuts are ends and more well. I'm a rare guy. Pricey, but to be expected.

    (3)

  • Jens J.

    I'll cut to the chase. We had absolutely the best ribeye steak - ever - this past Saturday evening at Novilhos. Flavor, texture, tenderness - however you want to judge the ribeye - it was superb. Penny laughed at how wide my eyes became after my first bite of the ribeye. But it was that good!! And that ultra creamy papaya vanilla ice cream parfait served with a squirt of Crème de Cassis was divine (Crème de Cassis is a sweet burgundy-colored liqueur made from black currants). Best dessert ever! One note about dessert portions at Novilhos - they are huge! You may want to consider splitting one with your tablemate. Service was top-notch from start to finish. Very nicely decorated establishment with a swanky feel. I love the whole concept of being able to sample a wide variety of grilled meats, including beef, lamb, pork and sausage. All the cuts we tried were delicious and well-prepared. I suspect that the term "buffet" is a bit pejorative, because it rather unfairly conjures up images of an Old Country Buffet. Novilho's buffet, instead, has a number of very tasty side dishes. The ceviche was especially good. For maximum enjoyment of your entire meal, I suggest you pull in the reins and restrain yourself at the buffet table. In addition to the steak that the servers bring to your table, they also bring you small plates of mashed potatoes, fried bananas (very delicious!) and polenta fries. If one of those plates become empty, bam - they are there in flash with a restock. I didn't want to detract from the outstanding steak, dessert and service - so I have waited until the end of this review to point out something that did annoy me at Novilhos. The Novilhos mixologist did prepare us some outstanding martinis. But this is the third restaurant I've recently observed employing a cheap economizing trick. The trick is to bring out the first round of martinis with the glasses filled to the rim, and at that point you are going yay, most excellent! And then, on the second round, the glasses are significantly less full. Do restaurants think that because the customers might be feeling a buzz after the first round that they won't notice the shortchange on the second round? But the fact that I am not deducting any stars for that stunt ought to tell you how much I loved the ribeye and papaya parfait!

    (5)

  • Food L.

    SQAAC (1= Poor, 2=Fair, 3=Good, 4=Very Good, 5=Excellent) Service: Quality: Appearance (Restaurant and Waitstaff):: Attitude: Cleanliness (Restaurant and Waitstaff): Items Ordered: Buffet Drink-Tea Desert- Papaya Cream S= 3 (Host/Hostess did not greet us, had to find them.) Q=3 (Average quality meats, expected it to taste like other Brazilian Rodizios. For the price paid, expected better quality ) A=4 (Could be due to this establishment being fairly new) A=3(Waitress was friendly but hard to find at times. Meat servers were ok, some had no smile to there face.) C=4 (Good décor, waitstaff and servers were in uniform) Total= 3.4

    (3)

  • A M.

    We went for the lunch and were rather disappointed we saw that their selection included lamb and we didnt get any lamb during our meal. The meat didnt seem really fresh (room temp food) and the waiting staff was mediocre. The manager ended up walking over to run my card because he saw we were constantly waiting. Im usually all about tipping 20% almost anywhere I go. I barely tipped 15

    (2)

  • Whitney B.

    Holy hell. I'd give this restaurant more of a 4.5 rating but out of my sheer generosity, I'll give them 5 stars. I don't think anyone walking in is prepared for the volume of food that they will eat here. There's no "maybe I will eat just X amount." You will eat that much food whether or not you like it. When you're seated and the waitress has explained how the restaurant works, you're immediately bombarded with bottomless cheese bread, mashed potatoes, deep-fried bananas, and polenta fries. This is all prior to the carnival of meats plus the buffet itself. Seriously, I was about to call Nicki Minaj's butt to move over and step aside. With that level of calorie consumption, I'd show that home girl what's up. For $48 per person (drinks and dessert are not included), you get the salad bar that is comprised of much more than just a salad bar plus the man-handled rotisserie of meat. In fact, I didn't even bother to make a salad. I was too lazy when they have so many better options. They have cold cuts of salami, cheese wheels, steamed vegetables, pickled vegetables, eggs with anchovies, make-your-own salads, and some hot options that had salmon, black beans, lobster/crab bisque, and so on. I would advise to save room in your stomach for the lamb, bacon-wrapped cuts, filet mignons, chicken, and various cuts of beef that will be coming around. This is extravagant dining at its finest. If you choose that option, each person gets a token that has a red and green side. There's pretty much no reason for the token to ever be red. Green indicates that you are ready to start your adventure. What ensues from there is you'll have a few servers come by with a skewer of different cuts of meat and will ask you if you want it or not. I like that you have a choice of deciding which type you want while simultaneously foaming at the mouth. I'm at a loss for words for how attractive that is. You get to also decide how you like your meat: medium rare, medium, well-done. My friend wanted to make his trip here worth it so he ordered 2X everything for all 17 cuts of meat. Is there such a thing as a personal injury attorney for bursting at the waistline due to overeating? Because I don't know, you might need to hire one. My friend was gasping for air by the end of dinner and possibly undergoing a gravitational collapse. I'm not kidding when I say that the dessert selection deserves a paragraph and maybe a standing ovation of its own. My gasping-for-air friend ordered the crème brûlée and the New York style cheesecake. Tempted by how good it looked, I took a bite out of the crème brûlée and ended up finishing half of it. I almost always pass up dessert but couldn't do it with this one. Oh my god. It was one of the best desserts I have had in a long time. The portion was perfect with the right amount of egg yolk and heavy cream and not too sweet. I think the only thing that could've been better is that the top could have been torched a bit longer. Otherwise, it was a heavenly marriage between the texture, sweetness, and portion size. The New York style cheesecake was delicious, too, but pales in comparison to that crème brûlée. I don't think you could go wrong ordering either one. At first, I had my doubts about this place especially for the price. It definitely exceeded expectations, however. A very kempt, modern interior with proper place settings and wine glasses. I thought the service above all was superb. They came around very often asking us questions, if we were celebrating anything, if we wanted to request a specific cut of meat that did not come around to us, and picked up our plates appropriately. Every server there had nice manners and were very accommodating and sweet. Imagine my surprise that I consider this an excellent dining experience and it's a buffet. All of the food is what I would consider quite fresh. The meats were marinated and cooked well with technique and skill. I did not get my money's worth in that I only had a piece of lamb but the rest of my group also echoed the same sentiment in that this is one of the best restaurants they have been to that is also buffet-style.

    (5)

  • Anita G.

    Never been to a "legit" Brazilian steakhouse so can't speak to the apparent lack of authenticity people are pointing out - We're in Bellevue of all places - what do you expect really? Some of the salad bars items are an interesting choice but guess what, there are lots of options so just skip what doesn't appeal. Didn't have any issue with watching for the various meat choices & trying them all. Only one I hadn't seen going around was the lamb chops & I was dying for one so simply requested and a few minutes later two different servers tried bringing them to me multiple times. Overall the meats were delicious, some better than others but it's unlimited so skip what you don't like & get more of what you do. It's not John Howie & neither are the prices so don't be ridiculous & compare. The bread was delicious as were the plantains. Skip the mashed potatoes but why would you fill up on those anyways with so many better options. The guy was in unlimited meat heaven and we both agreed that for $50pp for the whole shebang minus wine in seattle/Bellevue was a pretty damn good deal so no complaints here & we will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Dieter S.

    Recently my wife and I went to Novilhos. It was our first visit to this restaurant. We were greeted by a pleasant hostess. She verified our reservation and showed us to our table. Even so the dining room was almost filled to capacity our server approached our table immediately. He introduced himself briefly, placed the wine list on the table, and inquired if we preferred sparkling or iced water, a nice touch. He also explained the uniqueness of the menu and described the salad bar and the Rodizio service. He then took our wine order: two glasses of white wine and a great bottle of malbec we selected from an exquisite wine list. Wine service was flawless throughout the evening. We served ourselves twice at the salad bar which contained over 60 items: a great selection of charcuterie, an enormous array of fresh salads, a variety of hot food, and many more delicious items. Then the Rodizio service begun. In short intervals gauchos came to our table and carved onto our plates top sirloin, ribeye, garlic beef, pork ribs, pork sausages, chicken legs, filet mignon, flank steak, chicken wings, chicken wrapped in bacon, lamb chops, beef ribs, leg of lamb, and a few additional meat cuts we declined. When we requested a rarer cut of meat the gaucho would return almost instantly with a lesser cooked slap of meat. From beginning to end of our visit to Novilhos we found the staff professional and courteous, the food outstanding, and the ambiance Brazilian.

    (5)

  • Alan B.

    I was here for lunch all you can eat with my work. The first thing you may end up doing is hitting up the salad bar, but just like other reviews.. Wait for the Meat first or go light with the salads. They are some items that will be filling, but they got a lot of selections and taste good. The meat came around to our table very quick, there was time I almost couldn't catch up. I didn't like the pork and sasuages. But all the steak are really yummy. The service is pretty good. At the end of the meal, they will bring you some desserts that you can choice from. Keep in mind, it cost extra! about $8 for a cheese cake. The place is not cheap, you could spend up to $45 a person for lunch (BBQ + Dessert + Tips) I am glad I came with work that is being paid for. I would recommend people that like steak, or never had Brazilian BBQ before.

    (4)

  • JoAnn A.

    I've never been to a place like this, and I came here for the first time to celebrate my anniversary with my boyfriend. I had friends talk about this place so I just HAD to try it out. Oh my gosh, everything was DELICIOUS!! I love the fact that pretty everything is all you can eat. Their salad bar I actually liked; I thought there were some good things there. And the fact you can chose a variety of different meats is really cool. I'll admit, it *can* be kind of pricey, especially if you're on a budget. But the way I look at it, the pricetag is worth it if the food is good and... All. You. Can. Eat. The service was good and friendly, which is a plus for me since I'm kind of a stickler on service. (Especially when I'm droppin' dough on some food). I would recommend this place to others who want/like to have options.

    (5)

  • Rita O.

    I was really excited to go here after having the best dinner ever at a Brazilian Steak House in Utah. I was very disappointed. First off, we had to wait to be seated. When we finally got a table we walked into a pretty empty dining room???? I was disappointed by the taste of the meats, no flavor at all. The other thing was the fact that they boasted that they had so many different types of cuts of meat but I didn't get more than 10 different kinds and they kept rotating the same 5 meats. Lastly, half of our group had their little circles flipped to red, but the other half still had theirs to green. The gauchos never came back to our table! By the time they decided to stop ignoring our corner of the restaurant ( the other 2 tables next to us had the same problem) we just decided to leave. For $50 per person, it's not worth it!!

    (2)

  • Monica H.

    Super friendly staff. Amazing steak, the very definition of succulent. My new favorite place!

    (5)

  • J M.

    An excellent Brazilian rodizio for the man (or gal) who really likes to eat. They got cut after cut of some of the best tasting meat I ever had! I'm a big fan of the picana, cheese steak, and Parmesan pork. I ate so much I pooped right away!!! (I know you definitely cared to know haha) The deserts are absolutely amazing here! My favorite is the creme brûlée. I've had creme brûlée at different restaurants and the one they make here is definitely top notch! I also am a big fan of their capirinhas (Brazilian cocktails) as they taste really good!

    (5)

  • Ume A.

    I am totally addicted to this place!

    (3)

  • Chloe N.

    Great service, something for everyone. Definitely take your time, come with good company, and let the meat bombardment begin. Comin at ya from all angles, there's beef every way you could possibly want it, delicious lamb, bacon wrapped greatness, sausages, and the list goes on. That's not even getting into the star studded salad bar...

    (5)

  • Sequoya L.

    I have been here three times, the first time was phenomenal, the second was a visit to the bar for happy hour (fantastic) and the third was pretty good (a few of the meats had a bit too much fat... seemed like just an off day but not bad). The bacon wrapped chicken is always a winner, as are the bacon wrapped filet mignon medallions. I really love the cold bar - it has the best meats (prosciutto, salami, etc.), side dishes, salads, etc. (you could make a whole meal off of just the items at the cold bar) and the side items that come to the table (garlic mashed potatoes, fried polenta sticks and plantains). The good news is, if you aren't up for meat, you can get just the cold bar and sides at a reduced price. Wine list is good and the little bar is cozy and serves wonderful happy hour food. If you are in the area I recommend this place.

    (4)

  • Will L.

    We came here to celebrate a couple of things, and have held off on going to a nice restaurant for a while. We wanted to take family to try it out, but were worried about the price. It's a good thing we didn't. I'm in now way some sort of Brazilian steak connoisseur or expert, but I have been to quite a few Brazilian steak houses throughout the country, including the past Ipanema. Out of all the Brazilian steak houses I have been to, this is probably the worst one I have experienced. The house special with garlic was the only one that I found to have enjoyed or found to taste exceptional. Everything else tasted rather bland, and on par with something lower end like Outback Steakhouse. I come from a military career, and having to live through years of mess hall food and MREs makes me easy to satisfy when I eat. But this meat really didn't impress me at all. The salad bar seemed to be more impressive than the steak. The sad thing is that I enjoyed the salad with cheese the most out of everything. It had some variety, but only a few things stood out. The salmon was pretty decent. The prosciutto was average, and fitting for a buffet quality. The asparagus tasted like something I got from the mess hall. The garlic mashed potatoes were well done. The plantains were good, but in comparison to other Brazilian places, did not stand out. We were excited about the cheese bread, because it seemed so hyped up on Yelp. It was interesting, but it's not something I felt would bring me back to this place. It tasted like a bread version of Cheez-Its. I love Cheez-its! But the texture was kind of like biting into a mochi. I'm not sure what I was expecting, perhaps something still bread-like or flaky? The ambience was nice, but felt more like an American steak house. As we drove up to it, we made assumptions that the building was previously another steak house. The most Brazilian touch it had was the South American cut out in the front doors. The waitress wasn't friendly, but she wasn't rude in anyway either. She may have had a bad day or something, and the annoying huge table that she had to take care of probably didn't help either. The meat servers were polite, but not enthusiastic. Overall it wasn't a horrible experience. But I don't think I would ever come back here, especially for the price. We joked that we should have went to Old Country Buffet instead. BUT THE JOKE WAS ON US!!!

    (2)

  • Alanna M.

    We went with a group of 20 so gratuity was built in. After tax and tip for two adults during lunch our bill came to $64. We both ordered one soda each. A token will be placed at your seat. Flip it to red if you do not want anymore meat. Flip it back to green when you're ready for more service. The meats will continue to come by (fillet mignon, pork with Parmesan, lamb, chicken wings, sausages, etc.). Use your tongs when asked to help the server. The buffet lacked a bit, but you get what you pay for during lunch. There was a salad bar with various vegetables, cheeses and breads available located in the center of the restaurant. Small dishes are provided at the table -- mashed potato, grilled banana and... I'm missing something but can't pinpoint it. They also bring warm cheese bread that is to die for. You will receive 5 star service at this restaurant. The staff was polite and the service was impeccable! You will have an amazing experience. They even replaced our bananas because they were "cold" -- without us even having to ask. They will give you clean plates (if needed) even though you could simply walk over the buffet and grab one yourself. The restroom was nicely laid out with modern glass doors. The sink area was stocked with mouthwash and floss for your convenience. The other plus about this restaurant is the parking... There is plenty of it. Children under 6 eat free.

    (5)

  • Paul L.

    Would like more meat with your meat? Ambience: 4 Food: 5 Value: 3 I had the happy opportunity to take the "fantastic" G here for a date: a 'meat meet'! She loves steak, the specialty of this Brazilian steakhouse. Nestled in the corner of the Factoria mall (the parking lot of Nostrum Rack), this is very upscale eatery is in a mini-mansion. The inside is finely appointed by dark woods with a look-through window to the rotisserie. In my opinion, it is a better setting than the Ipanema Grill downtown. For those unfamiliar with Brazilian steakhouses, it's all about meat, meat, and more meat. There's a buffet appetizer bar with things like salads, salmon, and cheeses (all pretty good), but that's just opening act. The main attraction is the meat. There's a button on your table, red one side and green on the other. And as long as it's green, they will continue coming around with huge skewers of meat, cut to order at your table. They have over 15 finely cured and roasted meats on tap. G was particular to the house special fillet mignon and the bacon wrapped fillet mignon. I also liked the lamb. Your dinner also comes with several 'side-dishes': fried plantains, cinnamon fried bananas, and garlic mash potatoes (all very good). We also ordered the special Caipirinha drink, basically an upscale version of a mojito made with imported Brazilian rum: Like. The waiters coming around to your tables are dressed in puffy Brazilian cowboy pants complete with sashes, a fun touch. Amazingly enough, we had enough room for desert. We got the whipped papaya cream, very mellow, pretty good. The meats (the main attraction) are super delicious! those animals did not parish in vain. My only regret is not having a bigger stomach. All in all, I really liked Novilhos (means 'bulls' in Portuguese). Of course, being there with someone I really enjoy being with, helps, alot.

    (5)

  • Diana C.

    I have to give this place a 3.5* I fly to Philly, Houston, and Beverly Hills for Fogo de Chao and Tejas de Brazil in Vegas so I'll have to proclaim myself a giant Brazilian Steak House lover. :-) This place is pretty darn good. They have a pretty good salad bar, side dishes that are smaller than it should be, but they refill them, so it's okay. The meat quality is much much much better than Ipanema (that place is a joke) but still not as good as Fogo de Chao. The service is okay, they top off your water often and you're not really waiting too much for anything. They did ruin it at the end by trying to force dessert on us, and when we didn't take, they forced a dessert drink on us (which they made it sound like it was on the house, but they charged us for, WTF?). The meat is a bit too salty, but still delicious. I will have to go back again soon. Yum! For those of you who know Fogo, YES, they do have the little cheesy puff breads.... OMG, I love those!

    (3)

  • Steve P.

    Went with a group of 25 for lunch and although I was not excited to pay $30+ for a work lunch, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The ambiance is nice and the service was good. The salad bar is very good, with a nice variety of eats above and beyond a typical salad bar. I loved that the cold items (lettuce, veggies, fruits, olives, etc.) were COLD and fresh. Of the several different hot foods at the salad bar, I only had the red potatoes, which were good. I tried a few different cheeses and enjoyed them. They brought side orders of garlic mashed potatoes, cheese rolls, fried bananas and fried polenta. I only tried the cheese roll - I was pretty good, but nothing I'd pay extra for. A couple of people at my table had the fried bananas and really liked them. As far as the meat....I enjoyed being able to choose different pieces of meat as they came around. From parmesan crusted chicken to bacon wrapped filet and pork ribs and lamb kabobs in between. A couple of my group and I felt the beef have been a little more seasoned, but others thought it was perfect. I'll definitely go back, but not often as the prices are pretty steep for lunch. Dinner's almost double what the lunch prices are, so I doubt I'll be going for dinner. My only real complaint lies on myself for not following another reviewers advice to not fill up on salad bar and rolls before getting to the meat. I turned down a few items that looked delicious as they came around later in the meal, because I was just too full!

    (4)

  • Randy N.

    This place is great but not for the price. The salad bar is a little small. The atmosphere and decor were nice. Pretty cool how they have a flip token to let the server know when you want more meat. My favorite had to be the garlic beef. Other than that, everything else were kind of dried and overseasoned.

    (3)

  • Ben K.

    Outstanding service. Never a delay wondering "Where's the waiter"? An endless supply of meats brought to your table, the only problem is remembering which was which,

    (5)

  • Amy N.

    A little spendy but definitely good food. The pork sausage and pork ribs were my favorite and the lamb connoisseurs I as with were impressed. Salad bar is much better at Ipanema but this place is definitely good too. Lemon cake was deeeelish!

    (4)

  • Chanele B.

    For me, there were a lot of things about Seattle that took a "little getting used to." Forget the distance from family and friends, the flannel, the rain... the thing that was hardest to adjust to was that the only Brazilian Steakhouse was Ipanema. They sort of do it, except they miss the big picture. The Brazilian Steakhouse is about gluttony, and let's just say that when you have to lecture your customer that an extra banana costs 39 cents, something is **wrong** with your attempt. So, I sadly assumed that my days of choices when it came to gluttony were reserved to when I traveled. Then, I was surprised! When we pulled up and I saw the sign, there was squeals. There was almost tears. But, let's not get premature. What if it was worse than Ipanema? (What if they charged for water?) Safe to say from the multitude of stars shows that everything went smashingly. The service was impeccable (which is more or less a requirement for this type of establishment), the meat was flavorful (and plentiful!), the salad bar offered a wide variety of delicious items, the sides were endless (I didn't even have to pay 39 cents!), and they have the cheese rolls!!! The cheese rolls alone can make or break the experience. It is true that the location is not as prestigious as Ipanema. It's in a strange, grey building in the parking lot of the mall, but once inside, it is tastefully decorated. It may not be downtown, so it's unlikely you'll be harassed on your way out, but I guess that is the price you're going to have to pay. Do this place!

    (5)

  • Jim T.

    Decided on an early (5:30) dinner on a Friday and were surprised to find others already there. Ambiance is very pleasant and nowhere as dark as described in other reviews. Salad bar was definitely good with many options - one side cold and one side hot. I thought the meatballs were an odd choice to have though given the meatcentric menu. We made it through all 16 of the meat choices! I think the lamb may have been the best. Surprising to me too! Loved that they offer 3 sides - fried bananas (AWESOME), fried polenta (greasy), and mashed potatoes (very good). The bread served with dinner is also really good.

    (4)

  • Mehdi G.

    I have been to so many stake house around the world. This one is the best stake house that i ever been to. Outstanding food and great service. If you eat only one time at this location you will never go anywhere else for your stake. Mehdi

    (5)

  • Scott M.

    I Love this place. I used to go to Brazilian steak houses in Texas a lot during business trips. But until recently there wasn't one in the Seattle area. Novilhos did not disappoint. The service was great, the atmosphere upscale and yet relaxed, and the meat was fantastic. If you like meat, you'll love Novilhos. The also have a great selection of wine to compliment the food, and a good dessert tray to follow - if you still have any room left.

    (5)

  • Michelle O.

    Can't believe I've never written a review for here yet! I've come multiple times and they NEVER let me down! A little more expensive than your normal meal, but WELL WORTH IT! Love anything wrapped in bacon from here and the cheese bread is amazing!

    (5)

  • Vahagn M.

    Amazing grilled meat experience!

    (5)

  • Lauren P.

    My Mother-in-law is Brazilian, so my family has been going to this restaurant for a few years now, and have always loved it. On Father's Day 2012, we had a frustrating experience. I had called weeks before Father's Day to make a reservation and was told twice on the phone that the lunch price for Father's Day was $29/person. When we arrived with our party of 11 people on Father's Day, they ended up charging us $46/person! (the full dinner price because of the special meats served on Father's Day. The hostess I had spoken to on the phone was wrong about the price.) We were shocked because it was much more expensive than we had planned for. We spoke with the manager, and he said there was nothing he could do. I called back and spoke with the owner, and he was very understanding and apologetic for the mix-up. The Marketing Director of Novilhos, Elle, called me personally and apologized for what happened and gave me a full refund for the extra amount we were charged. I am so impressed with how Novilhos handled the situation in the end. I want to especially acknowledge Elle's kindness and helpfulness. She went above and beyond to remedy what happened, and gave excellent customer service. We will definitely be returning to Novilhos in the future! :)

    (4)

  • Isabela D.

    The food is really goooooooooood! If you want a Brazilian Steak House, there is no other place to go other than Novilhos. It is very similar to the real steak houses in Brazil serving rodizio: the waiter bring the meat to your table and cut slices for you as you wish. Yummy! The rice + black beans are really good :) And the fried bananas are amazing! :) Don't forget the cheese bread they offer in a basket! Sooo good! :) I totally recommend :)

    (5)

  • Ashley D.

    Oh yeah baby. We have been talking about trying Novilhos for months but have been unsure about dropping the money (and had to plan ahead to be sure we went on a day when we had very empty stomachs!). Let me be the first to say it's so worth it and we will not be waiting nearly as long for our next visit. What is my favorite? I can't even choose...the warm cheese rolls that are 3 bites of heaven, the fancy salad bar, the fried bananas, the garlic mashed potatoes the bacon wrapped filet or the tender lamb...maybe the pork, the garlic beef, the chicken...I don't know. It's all so so good. The service was incredible. Polite, attentive, quick. We had to turn over our cards to the red side just to talk to each other because every time we'd start a conversation, another knife-wielding man would come over and offer meats we couldn't turn down or our server would replace our plates or bring new polenta, bananas or mashed potatoes. After a few rounds of this we realized it was okay to get a few cuts of meat, flip over the card and really savor them before taking on more. The atmosphere is very nice, very upscale but you could wear anything from jeans to a suit, your choice. The bathrooms are awesome and have mouthwash and floss dispensers; proof that this place really does cover allll their bases. Love it! Try it! Be ready to EAT and let yourself enjoy every moment.

    (5)

  • Bernardo D.

    They deserve an EXTRA STAR!!! Fantastic great experience!!!!!!!! The beef cuts are amazing!!! The Quality is 110% !!! Great wine selection!!

    (5)

  • Paul C.

    The only thing that prevents me from giving it 5 stars is the dinner pricing. Came here with my brother-in-law and nephew and it was SUPER expensive. Wasn't expecting it to be so much. It's on par with Fogo De Chao in Beverly Hills, but nowhere as good. First off, the service was stellar. My drink was always topped off without me having to ask. The wait staff was friendly and the food didn't seem to stop. They do have separate cards for each diner too. I did have to flip the card over a few times to take a breather. The soda I ordered tasted like it was right out of a can, but it was from the fountain. The decor inside is nice. I like the portions they give you. Compared to Ipanema, they're rather generous and ask if you want more. I pretty much sampled everything multiple times and I think the bottom sirloin was my favorite. Common practice for me is to overeat, so I left feeling sick lol. I'm going to come back for lunch and see how it is.

    (4)

  • Glenn S.

    Food is great here but to bad the management isn't. We had a party here before and received bad service and was told we would be taken care and again terrible service. Rude about taking reservations. If you are good with dealing with the bad service. The good is great!

    (1)

  • Joan K.

    Had dinner here last night to celebrate our son's birthday and it was delicious!! The service was great and they were at our table constantly... no waiting. We had to turn our button over just to keep them at bay... and that's a good thing. Unfortunately for the restaurant it was nearly empty. We only saw 3 other couples dining while we were there. Not sure why because everything was spectacular... although it was a Tuesday evening. Hope that's why. They even ask if there is anything in particular that you would like and our son requested lamb chops which they cooked to order for him. Even the salad bar was great. I won't list all the selections because other reviewers have done a great job of that... but some of our favorites were the flank steak, bacon wrapped chicken and their house marinated steak (can't remember the cut). The cheese bread is awesome!! It was hard to stay away from. It was almost like Yorkshire pudding with a cheesy flavor. This would be a great place for a large group because you don't have to worry about everyone placing an order... and then splitting the check... it is all included and worth every penny. We would definitely dine here again!!

    (5)

  • Daniel G.

    Excellent food, service, environment - a wonderful dining experience, and example of authentic Brazilian BBQ, worth the ticket price.

    (5)

  • John G.

    Quite a treat. Excellent service. Clean, crisp, very attractive setting. Food is excellent and tremendous variety. Broad buffet salad bar, and vast selection of meats served at the table carved off roasting/brazier spears. All very good. I'm not a baked banana fan but the wife loved it. It was a father's day treat for me, the girls bought, so I don't know the price but it's up there. Even the coffee was good. Not starbucks good, better. We'll save our pennies and go back, as often as our (retiree) budget allows.

    (5)

  • Jay P.

    As a lifelong BBQ griller and all-around meat fan, I tend to seek out the churrascarias any time I'm in a new city. I've eaten at them in Chicago, NYC, LA, and Toronto, and Novilhos on the East Side is among the best. The food: excellent. People will tell you that lunch is the way to go ($20 versus $50), and if you're counting coins, that's probably the case. If you've got the cash for the full experience, though, there is NO substitute for the dinner. I've been to lunch and dinner, and there's no comparison: the $50 experience is worth every dollar in terms of food quality and variety. The service: almost irritatingly good. We've been to dinner there several times now, and every time it felt like someone was swooping in every two minutes or so to fill a water glass, replace a bowl of rolls with some fresh ones right out of the oven, get rid of a plate, and etc. Every time we've been there for dinner, the manager's come by our table to ask us how everything is. One word of warning: If you or your date is only interested in the salad bar, you're getting hosed. For a lunch at Novilho's, the full meat-on-swords experience was $22, and the salad bar-only option my wife took ended up being a hefty $18 (no prices on the menus, so we didn't know beforehand). Our guess is that you're paying for the veritable armada of wait staff on hand, regardless of what you're eating.

    (5)

  • Gabrielle Y.

    This evening ended in a disappointment. Five of us made a reservation last week for dinner tonight based on their advertisement on their website that in celebration of Women's History Month, they are offering dinner at the price of $33 from 3/4 thru 3/28 (tonight). The manager himself did not honor this deal for us despite us showing him a cached copy of the restaurant's ad. In addition, an automatic 18% gratuity was added to our bill. Needless to say we will never return to a restaurant that doesn't value its customers, especially when we are absolutely accurate.

    (1)

  • Kevin F.

    I was there for lunch and the service was impeccable. I think the price for your email (Lunch or Dinner) is at a great price point. Keep in mind you can have all the meat you can eat and the salad bar was very nice (not to heavy with "fillers."). You also receive side dishes and the staff are always changing the side dishes to ensure you have fresh warm items to eat. I will definitely go back for lunch or dinner and recommend this place to friends. Our server was very helpful and knowledgeable and recommended happy hour. Five stars - definitely. .

    (5)

  • Lil B.

    The meat cuts and quality are excellent. The picanha was hands down the best flavor I've had outside of Brazil. The pork was excellent and the chicken was fantastic. We LOVED all the meats. The feijoada at the salad bar was pretty bland. I definitely didn't expect that. It could have used salt, and there was no meat flavor... the sausage was OK but didn't flavor the beans, and I didn't get/see any carne seca or ribs, etc. that are normally in feijoada. (Ipanema has a really good feijoada.) The cheese bread at the table was good. But, the polenta, fried banana, and mashed potatoes were not good. And, what's up with not serving Guarana? Total bummer. Overall, it was a positive experience because the meat rodizio was excellent.

    (4)

  • Jamie R.

    A friend and I have been looking forward to giving this place a go for quite some time. We went last night (Friday) and were smart enough to make reservations beforehand, which turned out to be a good thing because they were very busy. Service was really very good, until the end when our waiter disappeared and we had a hard time getting our check. The guys that serve you the meat are really nice and right there to serve you if you flip your coin from red (no more meat) to green (MORE MEAT). We started at the salad bar, which was yummy BUT in hindsight we would have skipped it because you really need to pace yourself here to get your moneys worth! NO salad, NO bread, not if you want to eat lots of meat, which you should for the price! We were kinda dumb and we didn't know the price of dinner... we figured like $35.... well when the bill came it was more like $46, plus we paid for dessert and coffee so our bill was over $100. So we both agreed we did not eat enough meat to make use of that kind of cash-o-la :( Live and learn, we are novices as far as Brazilian steak houses go. Side note, but important, place was very clean, bathrooms spotless. I'll go back but only when I haven't eaten all day and only on a very special occasion!

    (3)

  • Brian P.

    It was ok. More of a gimmick type restaurant for me. I'd rather just pay a little more and get some really good meat from a high end steakhouse. I would compare it to Crab Pot gimmick. A lot of people like it and that's ok, but, it wasn't great for me.

    (3)

  • HD N.

    I'm a huge fan of churrascarias - Brazilian steak house dining. This is as good as it gets in this area, at least. (My favorite so far is Fogo de Chao, which they don't have around here.) And of course, I will have to compare it to Ipanema (in downtown Seattle). It's a little fancier. I walked in and the hostess offered to check in my quote, which I gladly took her up on. (Didn't want to leave smelling completely like food since I had the option.) We were seated and made our way to the salad bar. Everything was nice and fresh... but let's get real: We're here because we are carnivores and we're ready to feast! The had a nice selection of meats, all of which were tender, juicy, succulent, and left me smiling with every bite as conversations ceased and we masticate in a euphoric silence, appreciating the texture and the unique flavor of the different cuts.... Mmmmmm.... My only two complaints (one is a complaint, the other is opportunity for improvement) was (the complaint:) that it took them quite awhile to get us the bill, and (the opportunity for improvement) I was missing the pineapple that Ipanema has. Overall, I was quite impressed and thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience here. I really like Ipanema. I love Novilhos! Definitely coming back very soon!

    (5)

  • Pablo M.

    Love this place. It reminds me of this type of restaurant in Brazil. Great service and really tasty meat. They also cook it to your liking, so if you tell them you will only get rare, medium or well-done. Desserts are overpriced but the flan is very good (for those who don't know the brazilian version of this popular mexican dessert, the Brazilianversion is made with sweetend condensed milk and tastes a lot better!) All in all, I only have good things to say about this place. Considerably better than Ipanema downtown.

    (5)

  • Yichuan Z.

    I went here a couple of weeks ago and I had an amazing time. We took some out of town guests for dinner and it was such a blast that we are planning on making another trip here soon. The service was excellent our waiter was extremely helpful and nothing ever ran out. The food was delicious, though while the meat was good, obviously restaurants that specialize in steaks etc will be better. But that isn't to say that it wasn't good, because it was still amazing. We didn't really go to the salad bar much, though the few things that I got from there were also very tasty. Some things did run out in the salad bar and I didn't get a chance to try it all. The sides though made it for my girlfriend, I think she went through like 4 plates of the fried bananas. We ordered one of each dessert and they were all good. I'm not really too sure if there is anything bad I could say about this place and I'll be back there soon!

    (5)

  • Allie L.

    Everything I ate here was FANTASTIC! Fun atmosphere too!

    (5)

  • Dorian P.

    MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT!!! Full disclosure: I've been to Fogo de Chao in Beverly Hills multiple times, and I am using that as my baseline for comparison. I usually do not give bad reviews, but I read other reviews of Novilho's, and I just do not understand how so many people have been fooled into thinking this restaurant is REMOTELY worth the money. For the quality, they should be charging around $25 for dinner. IT'S JUST THAT TERRIBLE. Food: The meat selection at Novilho's is similar to any other brazilian steakhouse. But, the actual execution is subpar. The bottom sirloin is not have the crispy, salty crunch that you expect. The filet mignon was juicy but not very tender. The lamb taste good but it was pretty dry. The pork ribs were inedibly dry. It seems that they just use lower quality meat overall. Service: ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. My friend and I were seated, and nobody asked us if we had been to a churrascaria before. My friend had not, though I have been a few times. A server came by to fill out water glasses, but did not provide any instructions. After a few minutes, I explain to my friend that usually you can just go straight to the salad bar, so we did. After getting back to our seats, still no waiter/waitress, still no drink orders, still no sides. We had finished our modest salad bar plates before the waitress even acknowledged us. And that was one of the only times she did. It took about 15 minutes until our sides had arrived, after having asked. I asked the waitress for chimichurri sauce and she brought some and promised to bring me a spoon. That never happend. The waitress never came back until we were finished with our meals. And I forgot to mention, it was a super slow night, so there was no reason that she wasn't stopping by our table more often. And then she tried to force dessert on us! We asked for the dessert menu, and she brought over their tray of sample desserts, and then said "you have to order one now that I carried this over here". She was kidding, but she said it in a very pushy and unpleasant tone. Price: As I previously stated, I've been to churrascarias before, even one in NYC that trumps Fogo de Chao. I never have had a problem paying the ~$50 price. I'm usually blown away by how tasty the food is! But this place has NO BUSINESS charging anywhere near $50. It's simply not worth it, at all. Atmosphere: Who cares? Why are you still considering this restaurant??? I WILL NEVER RETURN TO NOVILHO'S. WASTE OF MONEY. TERRIBLE SERVICE. POOR FOOD QUALITY. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY! Go pay $50 elsewhere for a good meal!

    (1)

  • Jarrod L.

    The salad bar has some nice vegetables on it, but you're not here for salad; you're here for the meat. There were two types of fish on the bar in addition to rice and beans. There is a good variety of meat (pork sausage, pork ribs, chicken legs, chicken breast medallions, leg of lamb, lamb chops, and at least 5 different cuts of beef) and none of it was bad. The worst item was the leg of lamb and it was still pretty good lamb (it was just a little dry). The various beef items each have different seasonings that go well with each of the different cuts. The bacon-wrapped filet mignon melts in your mouth it is so tender. The single best item was the lamb chops, wonderfully tender and cooked to a perfect medium throughout. The polenta, mashed potato, and banana sides are the expected standards. The bread is an unusual savory cream-puff-like cheesy bread. The service for water, plate clearing, and side dish replacement was excellent. The gauchos were all good servers, but they came by surprisingly infrequently and without a smooth rotation of items. The leg of lamb came by only once while the sausage and chicken legs came to the table at least five times over the course of our meal.

    (4)

  • Melvin L.

    My short review: The food is good but not excellent, the wait staff was very attentive but lacked a friendly vibe, and it's expensive. Bottom line is that it's a great place for special occasions if you can afford it. The long review: The variety of meats gets my thumbs up, 15 choices, of which I tried 14. However there was a mix of delicious and mediocre amongst the offerings. The lamb chops were my favorite, while the filet minion rated best for one of my friends. The two chicken offerings were surprisingly good. A couple of the the beef cuts had too much coarse salt. Ribs were dry and bland, with my friends noting that some southern bbq sauce would really help it out. As for the salad bar, it was just okay for me. It may have been just the dim lighting, but I didn't get the fresh vibe I wanted. Service throughout the meal was prompt, but it felt like the workers were in fear of being whipped by their supervisors. They did a great job being attentive, but weren't particularly friendly nor appeared to enjoy working there. One odd thing to note was regarding the small hot appetizers they serve to the table, they would take away unfinished/untouched plates and replace them with hot ones. While that's great service, seems like such a waste. As for desserts, we were presented the options on a tray for selection. We decided to share 4 of their 5 offerings, passing on the flan. Each of the desserts were delicious, with the turtle cheesecake being the girls' pick for being the best. I liked the papaya cream since the lightness offset the heaviness of the preceding meal. During dessert, they came to our table to offer a shot of dessert liquor served from a bottle encased in frozen block of ice with fruit. Being in a celebratory mood, we indulged. Sweet, spicy, and strong. I thought it was a nice addition to the evening, since we passed on drinks during the meal. In regards to it being expensive... I took friends from out of town to celebrate and I was buying, so I wasn't really concerned about cost. That said, it can cost you a pretty penny. I happened to have a coupon for $25 off dinner for two, but was only allowed to use one of those for my table of four. You can expect to spend over $60 per person with drinks and dessert on top of the rodizio dinner. Solid 4 stars. I reserve 5 stars for places that are good enough to make me frequent, even it's expensive and will cause me to eat myself into debt. This isn't one of those places, but it is worth the experience, especially if you haven't had brazilian bbq.

    (4)

  • Gordon H.

    Better than Ipanema and still apparently a well kept secret in Bellevue because it was busy but not super busy. We had reservations but did not need it. Service was very friendly. The meat kept coming and coming and at time it came too fast as the meat piled up faster than we could eat. The salad bar had a nice combination but I would not recommend the salami and cheese or the salmon. With all of the meat served, stick with salad bar items that will compliment the meat. I didn't care for the linguica (pork sausage) or the bacon wrapped chicken. We were not served the bacon wrapped filet mignon and lamb chops which was disappointing. The other meats were very well seasoned and cooked. I was disappointed with the fried polenta and the fried bananas were tasty but a bit too soft. I guess I am used to fried plantains. The caipirinha had plenty of rum but for $11 should have been served in a larger glass. Very nice selection of desserts and I would recommend the passionfruit pudding with cassis or caramel flan. Both are much more refreshing after all of the meat. Skip the chocolate lava cake (places still serve that???) and the two types of cheese cake..really, these are not Brazilian and you come here for a Brazilian experience. You get a lot of food for $43. But if you get the caipirinha (Brazilian version of a mojito but in a smaller glass) will set you back another $11 and tack on another $8 for dessert.

    (4)

  • Ali B.

    yum - totally worth the trip to suburbia! open a location in Seattle!

    (5)

  • Sam C.

    I have been to Brazilian steak houses before and so I was excited to see one open so close to home. The salad bar was disappointing. Nothing was labeled and selections were meager. The lighting throughout the restaurant is very dark and the salad area especially so. This made evaluating the food difficult. The decor is rather barren and the music so soft and subdued that the effect is one of sadness as opposed to the lively, fun upbeat experience I had anticipated. The darkness makes it difficult to see the menus. I assumed desserts came with the $42 charge - they did not as I discovered upon receiving my check showing I was charged $8 for each dessert. I don't believe any drinks beyond water are included - we were charged $4 for two glasses of milk. There is no child or senior discount either. The sides of polenta, garlic mashed potatoes, and plantains arrived just after we sat down from the salad bar - poor timing. Why not just put these items at the buffet table instead of serving them whether you want them or not? The grilled meats varied in quality. Dried out chicken breast wrapped in bacon, chicken legs, and pork sausages were abundant, but not desired. Pork ribs were well done to a crisp. Lamb chops were moist and succulent and most of the beef steak cuts were exceptional, but waiters obviously had difficulty seeing also as cuts described as medium rare had not a speck of pink to them. Requests for certain cuts, however, were happily accommodated and service was very good.

    (3)

  • Anthony C.

    Bottom line: overpriced and bland food. I was excited that there was a Brazilian steak house in Bellevue since I had experienced them when I lived in Boston (big Brazilian population there). I got a coupon and went with my wife - forgot to ask the price, which is a big mistake since they did not post it. Setting is nice and waitstaff is attentive (although they do a good job trying to upsell you), but food was a big disappointment. The salad bar had fewer selections than most places and succeeded in being bland. It is a bad sign when even the toppings (eg, peas) have no taste; tasted even worse than canned stuff. If you want meat, there is lots of it. Unfortunately, the meat really has no flavor. They seemed to have trouble getting the cooking and texture right: it was either pink and oozey or tough and dry - nothing inbetween. For the price that you pay here, you could go to Daniel's, Capital Grille, or just about any real steakhouse and get two steaks that have more flavor and are properly cooked. Dessert selection was a disappointment. Cheesecake and American desserts but no passionfruit mousse, so we chose not to pay extra.

    (1)

  • Regina L.

    The service is pretty good; we went there for a friend's birthday, but without a reservation. They were full for the night, but still gave us a seat right away. They told us we had to leave in 45 minutes though, so we said okay, but they failed to tell us that they opened up more seats than planned so we didnt have to hurry so much until we were persistng out waiter for our check. The salad was good, the meat wasn' bad. It is almost a "meat buffett" because you get unlimited amount of meat, but for $50.00+ per person, I don't think I would come back because there wasn't anything memorable about the meat. It's not bad, don't get me wrong, but it's not REALLY good to the point where it makes you salivate at the thought of it. Considering the price, I felt like there could be more done to make them taste better. Sometimes the meat was dry, sometimes it came out overcooked, and the same couple of meats came out over and over, so we weren't able to try everything off the menu.

    (3)

  • Paulo C.

    I went there last week with my gf, the place was great, music was Brazilian and it wasn't loud at all, all the meats that was served to us was tasteful and very well grilled and prepared, the service was excellent, i was waiting for the rack of lamb and my waiter noticed and asked me if i wanted a specific cut i asked him for the lamb they grilled me a separate cut fresh just for me and just the way i wanted, my gf being a big fan of vegetables enjoyed the salad bar didn't eat much meat but she enjoyed the food as much as i did, i would recommend the place for friends and family and im planning on coming back with a group of friends, the caipirinha was great.

    (5)

  • Sanjay M.

    One of the best rodizios I've ever had anywhere. Excellent meat quality, selection, and service. The quality and preparation of the food is such that I would pay a decent price for every single selection in their line-up; it's mind-boggling that they offer it at an all-you-can-eat price.

    (5)

  • Josh E.

    My favorite Rodizio style restaurant that I've been to is the Samba Grill, located in the Mirage in Las Vegas. I've been to a few other Brazillian Steakhouses (including Ipanema of course), and I think this one ranks somewhere in the middle. It's better than Ipanema in a lot of ways, but I wouldn't call it "the best". First, the great: As a lot of people have said..the service here is fantastic. I went with a party of 8 (we only needed a few hours notice to get a table), and it seemed like we had at least 4 different people helping us at any given time. Unlike Ipanema, they were REALLY fast with the different cuts of meat, to the point where my plate was full. They always refilled my drinks, and they were happy to bring out "requests" (something that I've found is very hit or miss at Ipanema). Also, the cheese rolls they put on the table are fantastic (and if it wasn't an all you can eat meat place, I would totally fill up on those). The Good: The food quality ranged from awesome to bad. The filet and most of the other cuts of beef were rather awesome, but the bacon wrapped chicken was dry and tough. The Parmesan Pork was also dry, and almost tasted like it had been sitting there for the entire afternoon. There were two different varieties of lamb, but by the time the chops came out, I was too full to try it (I managed to eat 14 out of 15 meats). The salad bar had a lot of stuff on it, but none of it was really exciting. The bad: Where's the pineapple? Seriously, this is one of the best parts of the meal at Ipanema and Samba, and it was missing here. Overall, I think it was really tasty. If you live on the eastside, you might want to start going here instead of Ipanema for the proximity, and I think all you'll really miss is the pineapple. :-)

    (4)

  • Heather H.

    Visited for dinner a couple weeks ago with friends. The food was amazingly delicious. Everybody was friendly. It's definitely the way to bring the buffet to the table. I'm looking forward to returning again to check out lunch. For dinner, it is a bit pricey. A reminder, the meat and salad bar is the $48/pp. Everything else is paid separately. There is a very thick sweet liquor that is displayed in a giant liquor bottle surrounded by frozen fruits that was offered at the end, which we all decided to get. I decided to pour it into my cup of coffee. It was the perfect sweetener. So if you want an adult coffee, skip the "Kahlua and Coffee" and go for this instead! Also, we got their desserts. One person ordered the lemon cream cake, which was delicious (if you like that stuff). I shared a warm chocolate cake with a scoop of ice cream, and it was the perfect accompaniment to my coffee.

    (5)

  • Mrs. A.

    We decided to visit Novilhos after I purchased at tipper coupon! I was so happy that I did visit! I really enjoyed my dinner, so did my husband and father. The service was very impressive!! Though it's about $42.00 per person for dinner, it was really worth it. The only thing I would say is that I was disappointed that they did not carry the pineapple that many other Brazilian restaurants do. I also found the salad bar to be limited. Still I will definitely visit again!!!

    (5)

  • Rob P.

    Great food. Service is pretty good (though it could be faster, go to Brazil to see some real service). It's a good place to go, enjoy meat and just have a good time. Worth the price to get in.

    (4)

  • Sherwin L.

    I really always give the benefit of the doubt to a restaurant, or else I wouldn't try places I read about on Yelp. And I'm not a picky or whiny diner, so I'm not one to complain incessantly about small things. Three things about Novilhos I will review: Service - 2.5/5. Ugh. We came here on a Wednesday evening, made reservations for at 6:15. Showed up and waited for 3 minutes at the front with no one to seat us. That's really too long to be waiting at the front door when reservations have already been made. Our waitress was okay. After we were seated and served our side dishes, she didn't come back to check on us except to refill our water. After we were done, she hurriedly dropped off our check and came back with it without saying a word. She also didn't mention that drinks/desserts on the main menu aren't part of the fixed price, which is how the menu makes it look. The meat servers get credit though-- they were friendly and courteous. Ambiance - 3/5. If it weren't for the lighting, it would honestly feel like you were dining in a cafeteria. The ceiling over the main dining area is very high and everything felt far too 'open' for a high-end classier place. It's hard to describe, but the more maze-like and partitioned a restaurant is, the more fancier it seems to be. I also hate the linearity of the table arrangements. They need to get round tables in there. Food - 3.5/5. Overall, the food was good. Not $45 dollars good, but it was good. Salad bar was great and some meat cuts were fantastic. Others were...a complete miss, though. Some cuts were either dry, or too well-done, or unevenly cooked. It may just depend...and the lack of consistency may be an issue. Overall, everything wasn't really worth the price. This place is expensive and if you go, go during lunch. It sounds like the dining experience may vary from person to person but I am hesitant to spend that much money for a 3-star meal again.

    (3)

  • Nikolai N.

    It is purely awesome! It is a place where they serve you steak nonstop for a set price and the food is great! It is expensive but to go there every once in a while is completely worth it!

    (5)

  • Francesca S.

    Took my boyfriends dad here for his birthday. He absolutely loved it. It's been months since we were here last and it was nice to see they had a couple additions to their meat (parmesan encrusted pork loin & parmesan encrusted beef). The staff and manager were both very attentive when we were more than halfway through our meal we had not seen any lamb so they tracked down the lamb and brought it to us! Amazing service.

    (4)

  • Eugene C.

    I cannot believe how one can mess up a churrascaria. The quality of meat is terrible. If you ask for rare, be prepared to get medium-well. Yuck.

    (1)

  • Shannon M.

    Excellent top sirloin. Def give the parm crusted pork a try. Quick service and good buffet selection. We asked for a copy of the meat selections and they brought out a menu so we could see all 16 yummy meat options. $11 specialty drinks was a bit shocking when we got our bill. The owner was very personable and welcoming. We were sad there was no grilled pinneaple and no buffalo to be found.

    (4)

  • F S.

    The theory of this restaurant is good, albeit a little pricey. For $50 you can eat all the food you want, including more than 15 types of meat dishes served right at your table. The atmosphere was nice, as was the decor. The dining room was a little small but there is a pretty good salad bar in the middle of the room. It was fun to use the "flip tokens" to signal if we wanted more meat to come to the table or not and neat to see it served directly from the skewer onto your plate. Unfortunately all of the meat was pretty tough and chewy (although most of it was very tasty). It was a unique experience but for $50 would I go here again? Definitely not. I would put that money towards a nice steak at an upscale steakhouse and have my meat chosen, cooked and prepared properly rather than have 15 choices of what to eat. I wavered a bit between two and three stars because our group had a really fun night here but ultimately I will never come here again.

    (2)

  • Stacie K.

    We went to this place for a birthday dinner for two. We have been to this style of restaurant before, so we were prepared for the price and menu. The buffet selection was awesome. Lots of variety and my favorite cheese, Manchego. Which i think everyone should try. The meats were cooked to perfection being both juicy and the right temp. I had read in prior posts that the meat was dry and over cooked, but we did not experience that at all. By far the House Special is the best cut and taste. Too much to go there all the time, but we will be repeat guests.

    (5)

  • Seafair C.

    The food is absolutely amazing!!!! I highly recommend Novilhos to take your client's, girlfriend, wife, and to anybody who loves MEAT. The service is great and the Owner/Staff are even more outstanding. They highly make customer service there #1 priority. Novilhos is an experience to always remember..... If you have ever had a thought about Novilhos, to sum it up in one word "IMPRESSIVE"

    (5)

  • Briand S.

    This place has great Churrasco! I've been to many churrascarias in the US and in Brazil, some were better, but most not quite as good as Novilhos. In fact I've been to Porcao in Rio de Janiero, and I dare say that Novilhos had better meat. If you know your Brazilian Steakhouse food, you'll be very happy with their Picanha, and Alcatra.

    (5)

  • McKenna A.

    This place has some good meat!!! I loved all the different options of food/meats. Only reason why I didn't give this place 5 stars is because the price is bit high in my opinion. I mean, if you ate like Homer Simpson, I could see it being justified.

    (4)

  • Dan N.

    This place is really good....went for lunch on a Thursday and wish I had more time to come back. Lunch buffet is an awesome value and the quality of food is excellent. It's so good I would take all my friends here (if they can afford it) for dinner. Upscale, good meat, great risotto. Moderate pricing for lunch, spendy for dinner but worth the price.

    (5)

  • Jack R.

    I was there 2 times for dinner in the past month, last time being last night. I must say the difference in service from the first time was day and night, I couldn't even get a fresh plate brought to me, one of our guests ordered a diet soda, it took 1/2 hour to get it, only after tracking down the waiter. They tout 16 to 17 different choices of meat, the first time they had 11 last night it was 9, where the other cuts where I do not know. It seems to take a long time for meat to come around, yea you can fill up on the salad bar (which I assume they want you to do), but if I'm going to pay $46 I want to eat the meat and the choices they advertise. The meats for the most part where overcooked, bacon wrapped fillet Mignon was well done, yet the lamb was almost raw. What really put a damper on the evening is when we arrived, one couple ordered Caipirinhas, when they arrived and we tasted them it was like biting into the sourest lime you have ever had, we told the waiter of this and he insisted that's the way they are, having only had over 20 years in the food service industries I know better, so I said why don't you taste it? About 10 minutes later he came back (we decided to order something diffident) he said oh I tasted it and the bartender forgot to put the sugar in, I find that in any food establishment you don't really argue with your guests, you find out the problem and fix it, he did apologize, but how he handled the initial encounter was in serious bad taste. I know a lot people have written good reviews, I have been to other Brazilian restaurant like this, and I can say that this is not as good as everyone makes it out to be, in my opinion, bring the choices down to meats you can cook well, buy better quality meat, charge about $6 less and focus on service and quality more, rather than pushing the salad bar that really has nothing but fillers, if I want mashed potatoes or rice I can have that at home. Nor sure I will go back, if I do and the experience is as it was the last two time, I will talk to the owner or manager and personally share my complaints or issues.

    (2)

  • Marisa A.

    Meatlover's heaven!!! My meat loving 13 year old daughter wants to make recurring reservations for her birthday dinner for the next 5 years.

    (4)

  • Bruce E.

    Outstanding! Went there for my daughter's birthday this weekend and was VERY impressed. We had gone here several months ago, but weren't too impressed. Our main concern was that the meat was way too salty and if you didn't like rare, there wasn't much of a selection. (Not to mention the shaved pieces of meat were pretty small, even if they were coming around somewhat often.) But, this past weekend more than made up for it. Our waiter was excellent and it made my daughter's day. My only ask - bring the prices down a bit.

    (5)

  • Aiko C.

    Service was great, food was beyond delicious, and overall experience was impeccable. I will definitely be back here.

    (5)

  • Hungry J.

    So here's the thing... I've been to Ipanema many times and I've been here twice now, and I can't help but compare... First, the positives- Easy to get to, and plenty of parking. As an Eastsider, this was a huge plus. Rather than deal with the traffic of downtown Seattle, this was right off of I-90 (Richard's Road exit) in the Factoria Mall complex (though tucked away in the northwest corner). Plenty of free parking (rather than the limited pay parking around Ipanema). The atmosphere is much nicer as well. The dining area is much more upscale than Ipanema. The service is impeccable, and I would rate it considerably higher than Ipanema. While service at Ipanema isn't bad, this place literally did not let my water glass go beyond 3/4ths empty. Multiple employees stopped by to see if I was enjoying my meal, and if there was anything they could get me. Onto the food! They bring a refillable basket of cheese rolls to your table. Total filler, but delicious. Embarrassingly enough, my father snuck some into his pockets to take home because they were "too good to leave behind". The meat was plentiful. They have a lot of similarities to Ipanema, but a few things in particular stand out. The Filet Mignon is plentiful. They bring it by constantly (as opposed to Ipanema which seems to pace itself). They also have rack of lamb, which only came out once, but was excellent. I also think they hold the edge on meat tenderness. Every thing seemed just a bit more "melt in your mouth" good. They don't seem to season as much as Ipanema, but that may be a negative for some, so I'll leave it up to the individual to decide. Finally, they bring three constantly refilled sides to the table; fried banana, mashed potatoes, and fried polenta. Now the negatives (if you can call them that)- They aren't as kid friendly as Ipanema. I would feel more comfortable bringing a child to Ipanema than to Novilhos. Just an atmosphere thing I suppose. Food wise, at Novilhos the salad/sides bar was fairly extensive, and looked appetizing and inviting, however I just didn't feel like they had quite the creativity when it came to sides. They were mostly the basic salad/cheese/antipasto type of items. As I said, good, but I think Ipanema has the edge on this one. Ipanema definitely rules when it comes to cooked fruit! I love the Pineapple they serve at dinner time (which is completely absent here). I also love their fried bananas much more than Novilhos, however you have to pay extra for more at Ipanema, and they are all you can eat at Novilhos. If the Novilhos bananas were just a bit crispier on the outside, I think it would be a lot closer. Instead they tend to be very squishy throughout. The prices between the two restaurants are comparable, however I believe Ipanema is slightly cheaper. Overall, you can't go wrong at either place, but I give Novilhos the edge due to location and parking.

    (4)

  • Krishna V.

    If you're in mood for a long, giant, expensive lunch on the Eastside, Novilhos is a great place to go. My coworkers and I come here about once a month to gorge ourselves on meat. The food is generally very good, though there's usually one cut that ends up tough or overseasoned or whatever per trip, but there are so many things to eat it it's hard to get hung up on it. Not place to go too regularly, both for financial and cardio related reasons, but a good place nonetheless.

    (3)

  • Joshua H.

    I had the extreme pleasure of dining at Novilhos for lunch yesterday. I had to join Yelp so I could sing some praises. I consider myself a bit of a meat-snob, meaning I can't eat at most restaurants for steak because even at the highest end joints the beef sits at the pass for at least a minute. At Novilhos however, it comes straight from the grill to my plate, continuously! I just get a couple bites to enjoy fresh and then nibble on the amazing salad bar items (seriously the risotto is bad-ass!). Don't forget dessert either. I had the papaya cream and my wife had the Chocolate Lava Cake. Both were great, but I prefer the Papaya as I don't go for decadence. Any way they slice it, Novilhos is awesome. I'll be back soon!!!

    (5)

  • Heather J.

    I was excited to try this place and hardly knew it existed before a month or so ago. Very nice inside, but smaller salad bar area than some brazillian places. I dont care much that prices are not listed on the menu and that there does not appear to be a salad bar only option. But I do love that they bring you as many candied bananas and polenta servings as you can eat. Also very attentive on refilling water and taking plates away. I hear offering different variations of cooking on the meat is also impressive. Defintely go with a big appetite so you can get your money worth.

    (3)

  • Dean Y.

    Not sure why others gave this place more than two stars. The meats are overly salted; the cold table is ok - nothing remarkable; the service is indifferent; and the prices are way too high.

    (2)

  • S J.

    a bit expensive and the meats are nice but not super great. salad bar has a real wide variety. good service.

    (3)

  • Billy B.

    After Inpanema's in Seattle closed I was excited to find another local rodizio restaurant. The Brazilian grills I've been to in various cities were pretty comparable to Fogo de Chao, so I was very disappointed by the selection and toughness of the meats. Please turn your flame down! The pork rib and garlic sirloin were inedible! The servers came around with chicken wings and bottom sirloin every three minutes while I saw the filet mignon only twice. Although they on the menu, I never saw the lamb chops. The only reason Novilhos gets a second star is due to the attempts of the staff to turn my obvious disappointment by seeking requests for meats. The staff was very attentive and polite. Unfortunately, the meats were not worth the standard rodizio price. Overall, it's a bad sign when the salad bar gets more attention than the meat selection.

    (2)

  • Katie K.

    This place was awesome , I wish we knew about it sooner! The staff and quality of the food was top notch. I felt this place was higher class then the similar place in Seattle by a different name. The staff was super nice I can't say enough about how happy I was.

    (5)

  • Purple L.

    Very delicious. You have to really LOVE meat to enjoy it here. My husband is a meat eater; me, not so much but this place was great. Great service and atmosphere. It is a buffet ($49.50 each on a Saturday night). While this seems pricey, you do get some very good cuts of meat which you would get at pricey steakhouses. Do not get tempted by the salad bar - my husband went up to get 1 slice of tomato and 1 tbsp of potato salad. He was smart - he was then able to load up on the meat. On the other hand, I liked the salad bar (their ceviche is very very good!). So I didn't have much room for meats. The favorite of the night was, believe it or not, the bacon-wrapped chicken breast. We both loved this one the most. I liked it that I could ask for just a very tiny piece of meat to try it so that I wasn't wasting any. All of the guys who came around with the meats were able to slice a small piece for me, which I appreciated. This way, I was able to sample all of the different types and cuts. We did show up at 5pm and it was busy at this time; the waiter told us that anytime after 6:30pm gets very busy and you may have to wait just a little while for the meats to come around. Would definitely go back to Novilhos again. Definitely.

    (5)

  • Joanne B.

    Went here for a Friend's Birthday dinner early this month. First of all, i have to mention that I'm probably the worst date to take to an all you can eat restaurant.. I become overwhelmed by the large selection of food and before you know it, i am stuffed. It's just not my style.... But i must admit, i was quite impressed with how delicious everything was here. The variety of meat served to you was the best! Waiters walk around your table offering different types of meat, as they slice a piece right on your plate for you.. They have a seperate table full of sides, along with soups, cheese, salami and more! I had Sauvignon Blanc to accompany my meal... The Birthday girl ordered a bottle which had frozen fruits circulating it. I don't recall what the bottle entailed inside, but i do remember how sweet it was! We'll definitely come back for dinner sometime soon... I believe dinner was $50 per person, which isn't bad considering everything they serve. Service was excellent.

    (4)

  • Diane K.

    Take a trip to the East Side . . .Imagine . .your best steakhouse, with one terrific steak on your plate . . and it is cold by the time you are done with your magnificent meal . .NOW Imagine Every Bite of Meat is Hot, and you can have 15 different bites on your plate from lamb to filet mignon, you chose, what and how much. This is the real deal in Brazilian Steakhouse and if you have not been to one in a different part of the country [because we have not had a true one in Seattle] This is run by Brazilians and they have brought it to Seattle! Don't let the price put you off, it is worth every cent! And Diego was the best !

    (5)

  • Farshid S.

    Very good Brazilian place. Quality of the food and the meat was great so was the service.

    (4)

  • Sterling H.

    We had dinner there last night after driving an hour and half to get there. It was good although the place that I ate at in San Antonio, TX was 10 times better. I would have thought this resturant would have been the same being that it is in and around Bellevue as to what I had in San Antonio. We ordered dessert and they talked us into getting some dessert liquors which was so so including the dessert. After we were done my husband pushed his chair back and some customer before us had put gum and stuck it underneath the table really recent so it was quite sticky and made a mess all over his nice pants. This was not Novilhos fault though however they made good on it and did not charge us for the dessert or liquors.

    (3)

  • Roshan R.

    Meats are ok. Standard. Service is bad. The waiters come to the table with the cheaper meats but really walk around very fast with the good stuff, hardly stopping unless you wave to them and demand they serve you. CRAP! The salad bar is below par as well. VERY below par. Not enought selection and variety. Check out the Amazon grill in Bellevue. The salad bar there is unbelievable. Golden beetroots and what not. Amazon grill is WAAAAY better and I believe more reasonable with the price too.

    (2)

  • Doreen P.

    Worth trying and deciding for yourself. For me, it is not probably a place I would choose to go to again unless it was with a group. The ambiance is nice but noisy and despite the $46 per person it does not feel like a special occassion restaurant. Even on a Saturday night lots of very casual dress and children or groups. Was not a date night venue. The quality of food was good the setup lends itself to feel cafeteria like. Staff was polite but the setup has them running around and you dont feel like you have a server really taking care of you. At first the concept is clever but by the end of the night you tire of charred meat on a knife being presented to you at the table and it feels impersonal. I dined at a similar restaurant in Las Vegas and remember it feeling like a dining experience/entertainment whereas at this location it is really about the meat and the quanitity. The restaurant manager did stop at our table and asked about our experience which I appreciated. For me a prefer a venue with quality food but would trade less quantity of food for more ambiance and service. They did have a nice bar area with fireplace and an extended happy hour which I think we will try as the location in Factoria of Bellevue is easy to get to and free parking is nice for an afterwork spot.

    (3)

  • cindy w.

    If you like meat this is a place for you. They had all kinds of different variety of meats which is nice. I am a beef lover so I did enjoy all the beef cuts. The sausage wasn't my favorite. I did like the salad bar buffet and the service was really good. I did find it a bit pricey but if your gonna eat alot it might be worth paying $42. It was a fun resturant and you should try it.

    (3)

  • Tap Sum B.

    Great service and free parking. However, i am spoiled by the quality and choice at ipanema. Ipanema has more selection at the salad bar I love the different peppers and fruits to balance out the meat there novilhos salad bar had about half the choices The prices are similar so I would recommend Ipanema over Novilhos.

    (3)

  • Kaia U.

    This place just opened in my neighborhood 4 days ago so I went here today with my family and it was pretty good. I had never gone to a Churrascaria before, and felt a bit bad about going to an all-you-can-eat steak house when I wasn't really that hungry. When we went in, we didn't know how much the meal was going to be (the prices are not on the menu, it's outside) and our guess was around $35 person, but it ended up being close to $45 for just the food (total of $200 w/o tip for 4 adults: 4 all-you-can eat dinner with 3 iced teas). Inside, it was a bit hectic. There were a lot of people, and a lot of servers carrying around large sword-like skerwers of meat and large knives which could be a bit scary when you're trying to maneuver around them to get to the salad bar and back. The servers were all very nice though, and they were very quick about changing your plates to clean ones and taking away the trash/bone dish. For those of you who have never been to a Churrascaria, here is how it works. The salad bar is in the middle of the room and you need to get up and go get that yourself. For the meat, you to have a chip saying whether you want more or you want to stop. It's good that you can stop requesting food and take a rest, so that you don't have to keep saying "no thank you", but the bad thing is that you really need to keep your eyes out if you want a specific meat. If the servers see that your chip it on red, then they will not come to your table. But if you have your chip on green, then everyone will stop by your table and if you're wanting one specific kind of meat, then you're going to have to keep saying "no thank you" anyways. The food was good overall, I especially liked the lamb chop, as it was the only meat I tried (there is 16 different ones, i had about 8) that had real flavor to it. The chicken legs were also very juicy and good, but all of the other ones started to taste the same after a while. I wouldn't say that this place is very suitable for kids. Kids may love the meat, but everything from the salad bar seemed to be for adults (tomato/mozerella, risotto, smoked salmon) - I'd probably prefer going to the Old Country Buttet and eating mac&cheese more if I was a kid. Also, the menu said that they had flan, but they were all out when I ordered it. bummer. At the end, they gave us a coupon for bring 2, get third free, so I will definitely go back and try the flan next time. I recommend that you go for lunch on a weekday because it is half the price of dinner, and it seems like they have the same meat dishes going around. I'll make sure i'm really hungry before I go.

    (4)

  • Danny H.

    I have died and gone to heaven! I love this place! Sixteen all you can eat meat cuts/types?!?! Yes please! While the only reason anyone would come to this place is for the meat, the extras are great too. The salad bar is well stocked, they have cheese poof muffin things they serve you that are delicious, and the garlic mashed potatoes were good. As already stated the main reason to come here is the meat though. Still sizzling cuts brought to your table on a metal spike carved off directly onto your plate. The Bacon wrapped filet, garlic pork and the chicken where my favorites, but they were all exquisite. The staff is attentive and keeps the food flowing. Even when they were busy I was still getting food. Be advised this place isn't cheap, $25 for lunch and $50 for dinner per person, but it is worth it for this experience. If you are are carnivore and you love grilled meat you will not be disappointed. FATMANHAZAHAPPY!!!!

    (5)

  • Carrie H.

    We would give it a four out of five if possible. I was in a party of about 30 folks, it was lunch time and the place was packed. After taking all of that into consideration, its hard to hold slow service against them. The food was awesome and worth the wait. We would definately go back to this place for another business lunch. Personally I recommend anything but the Lava Cake, nobody in the group was too happy with it.

    (4)

  • Cory P.

    Food and Service are wonderful! Carnivore's paradise!!

    (5)

  • Bill P.

    Went here for lunch on Christmas Eve. It's half the dinner price with all of the service - $21 per person (not including drinks or tip); dinner is $42. Lunch is served at the bargain rate from 11am - 2pm M-F. I can't say enough about the quality of Novilhos. If you've been to Ipanemas or another rodizio-style joint, you know how good it is. Novilhos is better. Nothing against other places, but the service; quality; attentiveness; and variety at Novilhos is just cuts above. For lunch I had several portions: filet mignon, top and bottom sirloin, lamb, pork sausage, bacon-wrapped chicken, grilled chicken, parmesan cheese pork loin, cheese bread, fried bananas, and garlic mashed potatoes. For $21! Are you freakin' kidding me?! Service was incredible. Never an empty water or soda glass (we didn't have wine, but word on the street is they keep that coming too), and clean plates are provided constantly. There's even a small plate in the center of the table to put bones if needed. Wow. Suffice it to say this is a must-do if you're in the neighborhood or looking for a great place to celebrate any occasion. Go for it, but bring your appetite. You'll need it!

    (5)

  • Aaron S.

    I was impressed. The experience was very unique and interesting as the different waiters come up to your table and serve you different meats. They go by a system where you flip up your card and they come to you- The steaks were amazing. I couldn't have enough of it. - Only problem-a little pricey! I will come back again for a self celebration or a date- but will be back.

    (5)

  • Duane L.

    One word is all you need to describe this place, MEAT. If you don't like it, don't bother coming. It's a Brazilian style rodizio restaurant where they have servers coming by your table every couple minutes with all different kinds of meat straight off the grill. They will slice off a piece of whatever you desire directly on your plate. Every cut of beef imaginable, sausages, porks, chickens, lamb, etc. The real star is the beef though. I do recommend telling them you prefer the rarer cuts. The first few slabs they brought by were a little overcooked in my opinion. Once they realized our table liked them rarer, they started to bring by much more flavorful cuts in my opinion. There is a salad bar also with all kinds of stuff, but honestly who cares? The only downside is the price. It was somewhere around $45 per person before tax.

    (4)

  • Jim C.

    Some former coworkers took me out to Novilhos Brazilian Steak House for lunch today. The lunch buffet is $21.50 and includes salad bar, sides, and many of the meats of the dinner menu. Service was very attentive! I did have to flip my little coin over to "red" to slow the food coming and give me some time to enjoy the meat without additional temptation. The meats were good, and I enjoyed the opportunity to try different things. One of the pork cuts was on the side. When this was brought to the gaucho's attention, they promptly swapped it out for something else. In one instance, my friend wanted a rare filet; a few minutes later, one was brought out. The salad bar was wonderful, especially the mushroom risotto, which was *outstanding*, the best thing I ate there. All of the sides were fantastic: cheese bread with a nice, spongey texture; fried polenta (very airy); mashed potatoes, and fried sweet bananas. If they had a salad bar option (with the sides), I would eat here a few times a week.

    (4)

  • Bei L.

    I am a meat lover. I invited a party of 10 to try Novilhos with me. NONE of us (Not a single person in my party) enjoyed this restaurant!! So I decide to write a review for the 10 of us. Here are what we hate: * Too salty. All meat are over-seasoned. Chicken, sausage, pork, steak, lamb... No exception. * Steak. The price is comparable to John Howie, but the quality is not even comparable to AppleBee. We did not expect to have Kobe beef in Novilhos, but was surprised to learn how hard the steak was. It was really a test on my teeth. * They are too reluctant to serve the expensive meat, like lamb chopsticks. We dined there for two hours. Only under our repeated requests, the lamb was served at the end... * Novilhos failed to fulfill each individual's appetite. One in our group likes the pork ribs, but she got only one piece for the whole dinner. She requested several times, but did not get it eventually. Maybe the restaurant meant to serve more on some varieties based on popularity, but it made us feel totally ignored. * Almost zero fresh fruit choice at salad bar. I did find several strawberries in a large plate. But once they were gone, there was no refills for the whole dinner when we were there.

    (1)

  • Michael L.

    Recently went on a Thursday night and the food was great! Our waiter was awesome! The buffet part of it was eh...so so. Mashed potatoes came cold. But really you are not coming here for the sides. If you are coming here you are a MEAT EATER! AMAZING FOOD! The chicken wrapped in bacon was to die for! Two people, two cocktails, plus dinner was $108. One awkward note...the stalls in the men's bathroom have glass doors.... no privacy what so ever if you did need to use the restroom.

    (4)

  • Justin H.

    Decided to have my birthday dinner here, as well as trying it for the first time. The only other Brazilian steakhouse I have been to was at the old Ipanema in Seattle so I was glad to check out something new. Right away we had great service, the staff was super helpful in explaining how everything works and how we can get started eating our meat-feast. A bit of advice to the newbies, "Don't fall victim to the salad bar!" They have some good choices which led me to eat too much before the meat even arrived. I have a conspiracy theory that this is on purpose to cut back on the meat grazing. The meats were all good, nice variety of beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and sausages. The service was great throughout the meal and all of us in our party was extremely full at the end of our dinner. The price is on the higher end (around $50 per person) but I do say its worth it, especially for the amount of food you get.

    (5)

  • Corey O.

    This place is really unique and fun. Great date environment. A little procey but you absolutely get what you pay for. Everything there was delicious. Very friendly and attentive staff. Very clean and trendy environment. Great place fkr a special occasion. Come very very hungry and try to pace yourself to try everything. They also have a great happy hour. Love their mixed drink menu.

    (5)

  • John M.

    Could have been a five star review... If you have been to one Brazilian steak place you understand how they all work. It is a full service buffet, in that they bring the meat to you. I have been to several of these Brazilian steakhouses and this one is really quite good. The quality of the meat is the best I have seen and they are really on it in terms of getting you what you want when you want it. Very nice job by the wait/serving staff. The fifth star, or lack thereof really owes to the crappy service we received from the hostess. At first she told us that we couldn't be seated since we had less than 40% of our group despite that fact the place was empty. I was good with this, but when everyone showed up I went an stood right next to her for maybe 5 minutes while she was on the phone. Not once did she even acknowledge my presence; uncomfortable. At any rate, a great dining experience and a pompous hostess.

    (4)

  • Amy W.

    I love their Cheesy bread balls!!! They're gluten free too if you're into that. I wish there was an option to buy only your cheesy bread balls. I came for the lunch menu, I was as happy as when I came here for dinner. There is soo much meat anyway that you won't notice the difference. The salad bar was pretty good and you have the option of coming in just for that. Service was pretty good

    (5)

  • Vanessa M.

    Really good quality food. Wish it wasn't so pricey but makes sense why it is. Look out for the garlic mashed potatoes & garlic cheese bread...they're dangerous!!!! Service is always friendly by all staff members :)!

    (5)

  • Chris O.

    The service was great but with only five of us (one being a baby) they charged us gratuity as if there were 6 adults, so FAMILIES BEWARE, they charged 20% gratuity!!!!!!!! They lost my business and I certainly won't encourage anyone else to go here!

    (1)

  • Panda L.

    This is real deal. Most authentic Brazilian rodizio Restaurant in Seattle area. Whole management is run by actual experts from Brazil. Excellent service with great quality. I ve been to Brazil more than five times to various cities like curitiba, Floripa, rio, sau Paulo, and Salvador..and this place is really premium upper level class place. Lunch is really reasonable price. Muito delicioso! Can't go wrong with this place.

    (5)

  • Cynthia L.

    I know, I know. Another Rodizio meat buffet review from me, but I had to take my brother-from-another-mother to this place so we could compare Fumaca in Seattle against Novilhos in Factoria. This is my second time at Novilhos. Fumaca hails from the same peeps that brought Ipanema into our lives, which sadly closed a while back. Ipanema was fun, lively, and not only offered a million meat-on-a-stick options, but had sides bars spread over half the restaurant--think of a produce stand but full of Brazilian and Argentinian fare. Please know, Fumaca is GREAT and has terrific prices but the sides are a little light on flavor and variety. Then here comes Novilhos. Kinda fancy-schmancy feeling, but the Listerine in the bathrooms adds a little humor to lighten it up. The all-you-can-eat animal farm deal is $48, but I'll tell you: the extra $8 is worth it. Another 17 different kinds of meat await the brave meat wrangler, armed with their meat lasso. Starters include grilled bananas, creamy mashers, polenta fries and this cheese bread that I would consider giving up a first-born for. And I'll try not to bore you with too much detail but here's some of what was on the sides bar the other night: PotatoesrissotogrilledasparagusprosciuttobaconyesI­saidbaconprettyfunnyifyouaskmesaladbardeviledeggsr­avioliincreamchickencreamriceapplesaladbeetsmeatba­llssalmonfruitcheesebruschettamushroomsaladetcetce­tc. But, though the service was consistent the first half of the night, it fell off at the end. Possibly because my BFAM was still eating while the rest of us napped on each others' shoulders. BFAM was none too pleased. I felt like I was in that episode of Family Guy, when Peter Griffin sues the all-you-can-eat seafood place because he DIDN'T EAT ALL HE COULD EAT. Because I did only the sides buffet, I paid a mere $25. Good money for the variety and quality. Desserts are GOOD, if a bit pricey. Watch for Living Social/Groupon/Yelp deals. Currently, they have a 10% off Yelp deal if you work for "x" company. I said I worked for "x" company and got the discount. Between you and I and the fence post... I work for "y" company.

    (4)

  • Ayla W.

    Our server (Cory I think) was incredibly attentive and friendly, and a pretty tasty piece of meat himself. I had never been to a Brazilian steakhouse before so he was more than happy to explain it all to us. He promptly brought water, wine and side dishes and made sure we were always topped up throughout the night. The salad bar had an awesome selection, but I had to restrain myself so I could leave room for the meat. The meat was amazing. They don't seem to have too many rare cuts of meat, but when we did get some it was awesome. One thing that was a bit irritating is sometimes the gauchos would both be coming our way but they would make eye contact and verbally agree which one would come to our table - we wanted both! We had to ask several times for some of the meats to be brought to our table, like the cheesy steak, but it really was worth the wait. Overall a great night out for a special occasion, and try to save room for dessert because that flan was sooo tasty.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :4:00 pm - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : No
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : No
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Classy
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

Novilhos Brazilian Steak House

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