Banana Brazil

Summary: Great Food, clean tables / dishes / utensils, Clean bathrooms, and very friendly service!

The details: Ahhh Banana Brazil. All the good things you want from a restaurant are here. When you come to Banana Brazil in Meriden, you will most likely have Matthew behind the register greet you with a friendly smile. Food is weighed here, but I swear, there is quality in every ounce on your plate.

They have a variety of foods, different types of rice, pastas, and meats on the line -- I've tried it all with 0 regrets. Before reaching the cash register, you'll probably meet Valmir, the meat guy. (Can you tell I come here much?) Valmir has tons of steaks, chicken, and bacon wrapped chicken on sword-like-skewers ready for you to choose from.

Hidden just around the corner is the seating area. If you observe, you will see other workers immediately cleaning up after people leave their tables. Did I mention that Matthew will bring you any fresh-squeeze juice if you asked for it at the register? Yeah, that's service!

Have a hankering for something sweet? Don't leave without taking some Brazilian desserts with you! Matthew will show you the variety there.

As much as the food is good... it is not a buffet anymore... you have to pay per pound even if you dine in

We all had the buffet either bbq for $25. There was a great selection of meats. And the salad bar is excellent except the watermelon is off season. And ask for rare or medium steak otherwise you get meat that is quite dry. Payment is collected on the way out. The toilet is in great condition.

From the outside, it's not pretty. Paint's worn, the buildings around it are unkept, and the neighborhood isn't the nicest looking. Once you go inside though, it's a completely different story. there's a giant grill with a bunch of spits with all matter of meats. there's a buffet around the entire left side and plenty of seating to the right.

They put their efforts into the inside, but they put even more effort into the food. And I must say, it's pretty dang tasty food.

We did per-pound at their buffet and got a wide selection of pork, beef, spicy sausage, and other lesser identifiable meats and sides. We ate our fill and then some! Each food very well seasoned, well cooked, and delicious. The chef was more than happy to pile on the meats and even offered some spicy peppers that were marinating in a large jar next to the counter. Very spicy but had a nice sweet flavor which was kind of unexpected.

Overall, it was delicious food in a not so great looking locale from the outside. A diamond in the rough, and a great place to try if you're looking for well cooked meats. I will make the trek to this place again, for sure!

Second time visiting. The staff are so friendly. The food is always full and hot. EVERYTHING tastes great. The only downside is that I can't stop eating. Definitely worth the visit. Huge selection of meats as well as drinks and other foods. Very cozy and clean dining area.

First off very polite and nice staff. They're super chatty and was real fun to talk with. The buffet area is small but all the food there is sooo yummy! I tried at least everything once. They also have a grill with steaks, pork, chicken, etc. and the steak is just to die for. Super juicy and savory I had to get seconds. The price is extremely affordable too for really good food. I wanna go back so bad, soon!

Hands down the best Banana Brazil in the state. The staff is very friendly and the food is always fresh and delicious! I highly recommend!!

Great food. If your in the mood for meat like steak and chicken this is the place. Its always fall off the bone and has a fresh smoky flavor. You can pick the portion size you want a well. The deserts are also great. The service was friendly. The inside was clean with a large dining area. The area that its located is a bit less fancy but not dangerous.

Excellent place to get a really good meal. Fantastic variety.

Fast and very courteous!!!

I was initially hesitant based on the price, I've never found a Brazilian steak house so cheap.

It made sense after we ate there. So firstly it's all buffet style. You go to the salad bar and walk to the counter to select your meats.

The items from the salad bar that should have been at least warm were room temperature and clearly hadn't been switched out. Gross

The meats were all over cooked and they didn't even ask your preference for how done you like anything. When I say dry chicken I'm not kidding it was DRY baby. Steak was all well done.

I almost shed a tear when I took a bite of my short ribs and they were like chewing bubblegum, not even close to done.

The last slap on my booty was how they charge drinks and dessert ala cart and at a big up charge.

Overall just bad ‍