Brasas Grill Bar & Restaurant — Restaurant in Kearny

I have very mixed feelings about this place. My first time visiting was for a friend's birthday dinner party. I have zero complaints about the night. I decided that it's a place I wanted to check out by myself some day. It's a Brazilian spot just like many that you can find in the Ironbound. Buffet line, a la cart menu but they present themselves as a mor upscale place. I was in a rush and asked if they had daily specials ( usually they a repre-prepared in the kitchen) she told me the specials. I decided to go with a menu order and asked for simple steak and eggs. It is usually served with sides (rice, beans, fries). The order took an HOUR to get to my table. I had to cancel my previous engagement because I was still waiting at the table and haven't even eaten it. The food wasn't all that. Good flavor but to the price sticker. They already add 18% tip at the end of the order. I asked the server to adjust it because I didn't feel like it was a good service. She explained that it was the kitchen's mishap. I decided to let it go because they need the tips after all. I don't think that I will be coming back in the future. Maybe with a group where you can chat to kill time and not notice how long you been waiting...

Food is amazing for the most part, service is adequate but not outstanding, atmosphere is a bit cold, and doesn't hint at the above average food you will be enjoying.

Prices at first glance may appear high, but for the quality, not to mention the ample portions served, it really winds up to be quite the bargain.

They offer an all you can eat Brazilian BBQ option, but I didn't see anyone wandering around with the typical skewers of meat, and sides bar appeared closed. So instead I opted for the Grilled Sampler for one. When the platter came out I thought they had accidentally given me the sampler for two. The meats were all perfectly grilled, the fried Yucca was exquisite. Fried plantains was sweet and delicious, The only disappointment were the French fries, which tasted like reheated frozen supermarket fries. But since everything else was so fantastic, it was easy to overlook this one little thing. My dining partner got the mushroom steak, and like my meal was ample in portion sizes and flavors that were amazing.

Definitely a worthwhile place to enjoy some fabulous Brazilian food. And bring...

This place changed hands recently, It used to offer a buffet, and an open Barbeque which I loved... but it no longer does...

The good news is that the new ownership has done a great job... It is family owned and operated, and it shows.. The food is out of this world, prices are reasonable, and the staff is friendly and accommodating....

The side dishes are not merely an afterthought like in many places... The mixed salad isnt just a few tomatos over a berg of lettuce... it has mango, dried cherries, olives, onions.. etc... And the sauteed collard greens are the best i've ever had.. bright, crisp, and delicious...

You cant go wrong with the 1/2 order entree that costs around $15-$20 and includes your choice of 2 sides from a pretty long list of sides.. It's more food than one person needs... but you may find that you eat it anyway, its just so tasty)

This one is a gem!

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