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Hours

Mon. 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Tues. 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Wed. 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Thu. 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Fri. 5:00 PM-11:00 PM
Sat. 5:00 PM-11:00 PM

Parking

Free lot

Pricing

Medium ($$)

Rio Churrascharia   

9650 Strickland Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
919-846-6560

Rating: 3 out of 5  (12 Ratings)   Read Reviews (12)    Rate and Write a Review

Attention, meat lovers: This is for you. If you're the kind of person who can't make up his mind about what to order at a restaurant, then check out the Triangle's first Brazilian steakhouse, Rio Churrascaria. Here, try out not just one meat, but as many as a dozen on a good night. Begin by ordering a glass of Brazilian wine and taking in the atmosphere. Warm sponge-painted walls and large pieces of South American artwork give this place a cozy and upscale feel. The meal begins with a trip to the salad bar, which houses unusual options such as smoked salmon and gilled veggies. The main part of the meal is served tableside -- meat runners carry skewers of everything from chicken to filet mignon right to your seat and serve the meat (or meats) of your choice. If you want the chance to try everything, get there early; the later you go, the more likely that they'll have run out of certain meats.

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Sdcampos4
Review rating 3 out of 5
By Sdcampos4 on 05/30/2008
lacydrum
Review rating 1 out of 5
POOR EXPERIENCE
By lacydrum on 03/14/2007
We made a reservation for a party of four plus a child with a high chair. We arrived 5 minutes early. We waited 40 minutes for our table. They came to us and said it was because we needed a high chair. However when we were sat, we were put at a table for 4 with no high chair. Their was no way to get a high chair any where near the table. We were almost sitting on top of the people at the tables on both sides of us. So I held my daughter and did not say anything. She was great. She was in a wonderful mood all night. However, I was not. It is all you can eat, which would be great if they would come to your table with food. They are suppose to bring side dishes to the table. Even after asking for some we never received them. The server took our order and brought drinks and then we did not see him until we got the check. I had to ask another server to tell him we needed the check. The food was OK, but not great. I could go on for a few more paragraphs about the bad food and service. I will never return. Raleigh has another restaurant that is a Brazilian Steak House (Brasa). It is so much better - Not that it would be difficult to be better than this.
dfam3510
Review rating 4 out of 5
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By dfam3510 on 03/14/2006
It was fun, different, and good food. There were six of us, and I found it was an easy place to have a conversation. There's no background music, and because the food is brought gradually, everyone has time to talk (instead of diving into their food).
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Review rating 3 out of 5
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By kalinn7 on 02/06/2006