Tried twice, service is all over the place, burgers were small. Not for me.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Jose Andres Romero
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I recently dined at Brasa Wood Fire Grill and was blown away by the incredible flavors of their short ribs! Each bite was tender, juicy, and bursting with delicious smoky goodness. Some people may initially balk at the price, but let me tell you, it's worth every penny for the quality you get. The taste was beyond compare, and the steak? Absolutely heavenly! The ambiance was cozy, and the service was exceptional. I highly recommend Brasa to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience. Can't wait to go back for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fire Roasted Short Ribs
Cindy B.
Worth checking out . Food was very good. Service professional and very pleasant . Nice decor too.
Howie L.
Been here a few times and overall food is good (4/5 on a good day, for eat in ONLY) but score definitely takes a hit due to a couple yellow and red flags.First time I ordered was for takeout, which I'll never do again. I was glad to come a few more times before writing a review since I would have given it a 1/5 stars. For some reason their take out is noticeably worse compared to dining in.Service is usually pretty decent, normally via enthusiastic teens or young adults.As for what really put me off was a bait and switch. For any of the pitcher drinks, it lists a good price for the sangrias ($15-20). However, whether you choose the white or red wine version, either choice will add $20+ dollars to your bill, and you aren't made aware of this till the bill comes. When this first happened, I asked about the hidden surcharge, and the waitress explained that's the way it is billed because they do not have a liquor license. This does not explain why you are kept in the dark till the end, and makes. I do not have a problem with paying ~$40 dollars for a pitcher of Sangria, but I do have a huge gripe with what seems to be a bait and switch tactic...
Bruno F.
I've been meaning to give this place a try for a while now and I'm glad I did. Staff is friendly and the dining atmosphere is really laid back. Ordered a tray with half chicken and half of the ribs with rice and beans. The biggest struggle Portuguese barbecue faces is when you transport the food home and the skin on the chicken sweats and is no longer crispy. That wasn't the case here. The flavor was on point. I can't wait to come back and have it again. I definitely recommend this place!
Karen Rink
The service was excellent and friendly the food was magnificent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Scott
I ordered catering from Brasa wood-fired grill, to provide lunch for the Local Warren, NJ Comparion Insurance Agency all hands meeting. My agents are still raving about the food, especially the bbq cauliflower, as apparently 1 tray was not enough! Brasa has quickly become my agents new favorite spot. Thank you Rob and all the Brasa staff for the great service and amazing food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Piri
José Luis Franco Rodrigues
wow!!! amazing portuguese take out in the warren, nj area. i recommend the bbq ribs with rice and french fries. just put it this way, the order was worth the french fries alone. imagine theur ribs. ;) please try these guys, José approved.Kid-friendliness: my nieces ate it up. and they are picky.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Piri
Jacqueline Glenn
We used Brasa for catering a backyard BBQ. It was amazing! Everyone raved about the food. Rob and his staff were friendly and professional. Food was continuously served hot off the grill for the duration of our party and everything had excellent flavor. We will certainly be using them again in the future!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sabrina brison
The food is delicious. I will definitely return.The place is warm and cozy. The staff are friendly and welcoming.
I am Portuguese , and this place is over charging for their dishes when their plates are so small. Portuguese people eat a lot. I ordered a chicken and it had no flavor. At all. It’s all about the sauce, the marinate. Then I got the picanha Kebob which they told me they didn’t put the skewers in the box but still cooked the same. WRONG. It was just grilled meat cut in pieces. Terrible. Where was the onions and peppers and why mince the steak? Not to mention it came in this little, VERY little container and they charge $25??? Oh no. It was triple for the size portion, and the poor quality of food. They should not use a Portuguese name if they don’t know how to cook real Portuguese food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Tony M.
Nice ambiance and although the food was really good, I cannot say the same about the service. This restaurant charges a corkage fee without having a liquor license. According to page 6 from the ABC Handbook for Municipal Issuing Authorities, what they are doing is illegal. When I challenged the waiter, the restaurant would not remove the fee. It's not the cost of the fee that is the problem for me. The problem is that this action is not legal. The restaurant clearly needs the $5 more than I do given how empty they were for a Saturday night. In addition, at 9:10pm we were handed the bill without being given a dessert menu. When I asked for one, I was told the kitchen closed at 9:00pm. Any other server would have come to the table to say "The kitchen is closing soon. Would you like to put in dessert orders?" Well, that did not happen here. Their loss because I know there is a lot of profit for restaurants in dessert and coffee. They were clearly more concerned about leaving as one of the workers started sweeping the floors at around 8:30pm. Too bad, they lost a potential regular patron.
Andrew E.
Great place; super authentic and bottom line, the food tastes great. Ambiance and service also very good. My favorite is the shrimp ceviche appetizer and quesadillas with the amazing side house salad (and of course the sangria)!
J
I've ordered enough times to know that the food is good but the bbq chicken sometimes is dry and the same for the rice. It's not always but sometimes the food is a bit off. Their steak sandwiches are really good and my wife is more than happy with the ribs. Yes I recommend but don't be turned off by once or twice the chicken is dry. If you're looking for down neck bbq then go down neck.
Food: 3
Service: 4
Ryan Raffa
Stopped at Brasa for dinner after flying in to Newark and it did not disappoint!!! Great vibe - incredible menu. Ordered Mexican Street Corn, “Wibs”, Shrimp with garlic sauce and Brasa Burger. Wow! So delish! Great service, attentive and friendly! Loved it! Will definitely return! Thank you to the owner Rob for taking such great care of us! Highly recommend!!
Tried twice, service is all over the place, burgers were small. Not for me.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I recently dined at Brasa Wood Fire Grill and was blown away by the incredible flavors of their short ribs! Each bite was tender, juicy, and bursting with delicious smoky goodness. Some people may initially balk at the price, but let me tell you, it's worth every penny for the quality you get. The taste was beyond compare, and the steak? Absolutely heavenly! The ambiance was cozy, and the service was exceptional. I highly recommend Brasa to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience. Can't wait to go back for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fire Roasted Short Ribs
Worth checking out . Food was very good. Service professional and very pleasant . Nice decor too.
Been here a few times and overall food is good (4/5 on a good day, for eat in ONLY) but score definitely takes a hit due to a couple yellow and red flags.First time I ordered was for takeout, which I'll never do again. I was glad to come a few more times before writing a review since I would have given it a 1/5 stars. For some reason their take out is noticeably worse compared to dining in.Service is usually pretty decent, normally via enthusiastic teens or young adults.As for what really put me off was a bait and switch. For any of the pitcher drinks, it lists a good price for the sangrias ($15-20). However, whether you choose the white or red wine version, either choice will add $20+ dollars to your bill, and you aren't made aware of this till the bill comes. When this first happened, I asked about the hidden surcharge, and the waitress explained that's the way it is billed because they do not have a liquor license. This does not explain why you are kept in the dark till the end, and makes. I do not have a problem with paying ~$40 dollars for a pitcher of Sangria, but I do have a huge gripe with what seems to be a bait and switch tactic...
I've been meaning to give this place a try for a while now and I'm glad I did. Staff is friendly and the dining atmosphere is really laid back. Ordered a tray with half chicken and half of the ribs with rice and beans. The biggest struggle Portuguese barbecue faces is when you transport the food home and the skin on the chicken sweats and is no longer crispy. That wasn't the case here. The flavor was on point. I can't wait to come back and have it again. I definitely recommend this place!
The service was excellent and friendly the food was magnificent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered catering from Brasa wood-fired grill, to provide lunch for the Local Warren, NJ Comparion Insurance Agency all hands meeting. My agents are still raving about the food, especially the bbq cauliflower, as apparently 1 tray was not enough! Brasa has quickly become my agents new favorite spot. Thank you Rob and all the Brasa staff for the great service and amazing food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Piri
wow!!! amazing portuguese take out in the warren, nj area. i recommend the bbq ribs with rice and french fries. just put it this way, the order was worth the french fries alone. imagine theur ribs. ;) please try these guys, José approved.Kid-friendliness: my nieces ate it up. and they are picky.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Piri
We used Brasa for catering a backyard BBQ. It was amazing! Everyone raved about the food. Rob and his staff were friendly and professional. Food was continuously served hot off the grill for the duration of our party and everything had excellent flavor. We will certainly be using them again in the future!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is delicious. I will definitely return.The place is warm and cozy. The staff are friendly and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Piri
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I am Portuguese , and this place is over charging for their dishes when their plates are so small. Portuguese people eat a lot. I ordered a chicken and it had no flavor. At all. It’s all about the sauce, the marinate. Then I got the picanha Kebob which they told me they didn’t put the skewers in the box but still cooked the same. WRONG. It was just grilled meat cut in pieces. Terrible. Where was the onions and peppers and why mince the steak? Not to mention it came in this little, VERY little container and they charge $25??? Oh no. It was triple for the size portion, and the poor quality of food. They should not use a Portuguese name if they don’t know how to cook real Portuguese food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Nice ambiance and although the food was really good, I cannot say the same about the service. This restaurant charges a corkage fee without having a liquor license. According to page 6 from the ABC Handbook for Municipal Issuing Authorities, what they are doing is illegal. When I challenged the waiter, the restaurant would not remove the fee. It's not the cost of the fee that is the problem for me. The problem is that this action is not legal. The restaurant clearly needs the $5 more than I do given how empty they were for a Saturday night. In addition, at 9:10pm we were handed the bill without being given a dessert menu. When I asked for one, I was told the kitchen closed at 9:00pm. Any other server would have come to the table to say "The kitchen is closing soon. Would you like to put in dessert orders?" Well, that did not happen here. Their loss because I know there is a lot of profit for restaurants in dessert and coffee. They were clearly more concerned about leaving as one of the workers started sweeping the floors at around 8:30pm. Too bad, they lost a potential regular patron.
Great place; super authentic and bottom line, the food tastes great. Ambiance and service also very good. My favorite is the shrimp ceviche appetizer and quesadillas with the amazing side house salad (and of course the sangria)!
I've ordered enough times to know that the food is good but the bbq chicken sometimes is dry and the same for the rice. It's not always but sometimes the food is a bit off. Their steak sandwiches are really good and my wife is more than happy with the ribs. Yes I recommend but don't be turned off by once or twice the chicken is dry. If you're looking for down neck bbq then go down neck.
Food: 3
Service: 4
Stopped at Brasa for dinner after flying in to Newark and it did not disappoint!!! Great vibe - incredible menu. Ordered Mexican Street Corn, “Wibs”, Shrimp with garlic sauce and Brasa Burger. Wow! So delish! Great service, attentive and friendly! Loved it! Will definitely return! Thank you to the owner Rob for taking such great care of us! Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Beef Short Ribs