04/19/09

Nice location, bad food.

by jpcacosta

I lived in Sao Paulo, Brazil for two years and I know what a Brazilian Steakhouse should be. The meat at Chamas has an unpleasant strong flavor. Meats are overcooked and the salad bar has a poor selection of items. Thirty five dollars per person for full rodizio is the same price that I paid at Fogo do Chao in Brazil (amazing restaurant!). Don't get fooled by this nice looking restaurant. If you are a serious Brazilian Steakhouse fan, go somewhere else. Brasa at Brier Creek is another dissapointment.

• Pros: Good service, nice location in Durham.
• Cons: The meat.

03/28/09

Great Brazilian food restaurant

by Saldanica

My husband and I are regular customers at Chamas and it's always a good experience. We're from Brazil and know well the Brazilian way of cooking and Chamas easily bring us back home every time. We've been to other Brazilian steakhouses in and out of the area, but Chamas is so far one of the best. Prime quality meat, awesome buffet and the service is always great. We only have good things to say about Chamas. If you haven't tried it yet, you don't know what you're missing out !!

• Pros: Food, Service, Ambience
• Cons: Still looking for something bad to say.

03/18/09

Awesome place and amazing food

by Steladecor

Wow! I went to Chamas with a big group of American friends on Carnaval. Everybody, without exception, LOVED the food, the service, and the owners' hospitality. I recommend Chamas Steakhouse not only to Brazilians, but also to those that know how to appreciate a good Brazilian food.

I don't eat red meat, but Chamas has a wide variety of greens; an option of salmon; fresh rice and delicious beans (the Brazilian typical dish, "feijoada"); and of course, warm and fresh "pao-de-queijos"! Can't forget to mention the delicious "Caipirinha" they make...

Keep up with the good service! We'll be back soon...

• Pros: Food, service, atmosphere
• Cons: None