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Porcao

801 Brickell Bay Dr
Miami, FL 33131-2952
Phone: (305) 373-2777

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Porcao

What Users are Saying:

  • Prompt seating
  • Make reservations
  • Romantic
  • Good for groups
5 Star Rating
 
(15 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(3 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
(4 reviews)

User Reviews for Porcao

Citysearch (18), Trip Advisor (4), Frommer's (1), All (23)

2 Star Rating: Below Average

03/02/2008 Posted by CKRuiz

My wife and I love the quality and taste of the food at Porcao, which is why she wanted to go their for Valentines day. We made reservations for 9:00PM, however, due to over booking we were sat at 10:30PM. When we finally were sat, we were not attended for over 20 minutes, we never met our waiter throughout the entire night. We were served cuts of meat for a long time until I finally felt the need to walk over to a manager request water and beverages. When I wanted the check I needed to waive over the manager again. Considering how poor our experience was I would have expected at least an apology or a round of drinks, instead I was insulted to see a 20% gratuity included in my $150 check total. This was supposed to be a special night for my wife and I and instead it was the worst experience I have ever had in a restaurant.

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

02/25/2008 Posted by marle

I went with my husband on Saturday night and we were expecting so much more for the money expended in this small, not cozy or beautiful restaurant. The service was bad, rude front desk, the waiters kept ignoring our table until we looked uncomfortable, and when we asked for somebody that new about wine there was nobody that new more than us. The salad bar is very limited, the meat is OK but not great, not a lot of variety of meat, short wine list, the deserts (specially the flan) bad and expensive. For the money expended in this restaurant is way better to go to Texas de Brazil. On top of the very high bill we had to pay for valet parking. I won't go back to this place.

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

02/18/2008 Posted by ygo

Very bad service. My husband and I were invited by our best friends and business partners on my birthday and had a very bad FIRST experience :(. Their service was so bad that there was a point were we all felt so uncomfortable that we looked at each other and stay quite (four people) and serious for them to realized that we had been waiting for someone to come to our table and take care of us. The food was not bad, but you can have better options at Texas de Brazil or if you like something more upscale try Capital Grill (the best!!!!)We are not the kind of people that complaints, we rather not come back to the place but my husband did try to talk to the manager just to let them know (after we paid off course) and he did not care at all just apologized once and stayed quite after that.

Pros: nothing

Cons: ambience,service and food

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/20/2007 Posted by mizmiam22

This restaurant is the best ever! any reviws that say it isnt are retarded! I love this restaurant I'm not even brazilian im american but i prefer this restaurant over any other american restaurant and to the lady who wrote the tacky reviw ALL LIES!! this restaurant rocks. Its salads are high quality, and its food its fresh and juicy NOT OUTBACK style i love this restaurant!!! but we all have opinions! IN MINE THIS ONE IS THE BEST

Pros: BEST RESTAURANT EVER!!

Cons: ALWAYS WILL BE THE BEST EVER :)

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

09/15/2006 Posted by foodys

I went to Porcao with my husband. 1-A party of 2 is nothing; big $$$ is made by big parties. The salad bar was very cheap; the meat "outback" quality. We did try to contact the manager who didn't speak portuguese or english. Is Porcao a brazilian restaurant ou spanish? Such a wast of $150. Front desk=horrible. Service=horrible. I never will go back. My wedding was at MORTON'S ++++++++++++and they are wonderful. Ruth Chris is also 10+++++++++++++++++++++++++. If you want good meat/service do not go to Porcao.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/09/2006 Posted by vale_due

The service at Porcao is top notch. I loved the food. We closed the place down and ate there for almost four hours! The staff never made a fuss about our lengthy stay. In fact, having been raised in Europe, I was shocked that they let us sit at the table and chat for half an hour before eating. I NEVER experienced that anywhere at a U.S. restaurant, from coast to coast. The meats were delicious, and I have eaten at The Forge and Prime 112. Only one thing disappointed me, in the end. When making the reservation, I had asked a lady at the restaurant whether the cork fee was a flat fee, and she had said that it was. I found out after three bottles of wine and the bill that it was not --ouch! Don't let that discourage you from eating at Porcao. Oh, and the scenery, with the sunset over the water and the boats, was gourgeous! They gave us a great table. A truly wonderful time.

Pros: Service and food

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/26/2006 Posted by aashmawy

My boyfriend and I went for a last min bite to our surprised not only did we get a great view. The meats were deliciouse and the service outstanding. The freindly atmosphere went well with the great tasteing food. I would reccomend anyone to go.

Pros: view, food, sevice

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/09/2006 Posted by bigtimela

The reputation of this Brazilian steakhouse goes without question as the holy place of the all-you-can-eat, wish-you-had-extra-room-in-that-ridiculously-full-stomach-paradise. Porcaos undeniable menu of exceptional meats is offered at a very reasonable price compared to its competitors. The scenic views of Miamis waterways are breathtaking along with the impeccable service that a VIP guest would ask for. As I entered the restaurant, I noticed an elegant crowd packed on hand that evening. Fortunately for my group, a reservation was made, thereby avoiding the absurd amount of people waiting to get inside for a table. The ambiance is very impressive, especially by the windows where the views are located. I recommend bypassing breakfast and lunch that day for an experience of euphoric stomach packing proportions. The phrase eat your heart out is practiced often here. Ignorance of The Porcao Experience is bliss for all newcomers of the restaurant. Gluttony acceptedfor the night. -L.A.

Pros: Everything.

Cons: None.

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

08/28/2005 Posted by btkh2

The food was great but not worth the amount. They also add a service charge to the bill which is acceptable but when I received the final bill, I found that they had added a sum of nearly $10 MORE to the final bill which I did not sign for.

Pros: -

Cons: -

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/14/2004 Posted by fliestmami

The meat is absoulutely scrumptious. If you know you will be there for dinner, I would recommend not eating for the entire day before you get there. Believe me, not only will you be so satisfied with their cuts of meat, but you will wish you had more room in your stomach! I would go there every time!

Editor's Review

Stake your claim to all the meat you can eat at this busy Brazilian churrascaria.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

What To Drink

The red-heavy wine list (natch) is evenly divided among French, Italian, American and Spanish wines; priced from $20 to more than $100. If you're feeling brave, go for the potent, margarita-like caipirinhas.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • At bar

Parking

  • Street
  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon-Sun 12am-12pm

Dress Code

  • Stylishly-casual

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Discover

Cuisines

  • Brazilian
  • Steakhouse

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Waterfront Dining
  • Group Dining
  • View

Recognition for Porcao

2006 Editorial Winner - Barbecue Food

Specialty ratings for Porcao

Specialty Rating  
Lunch Spot 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Vote
Steak 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Vote

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