Samba Brazilian Steakhouse

Authentic South American Flavours in a Lively Carnival Atmosphere.

Photos by Bruce Law.

Voted ‘Best Latin’ by the Georgia Straight Reader's Choice, Samba Brazilian Steakhouse is Vancouver’s first and only authentic Brazilian steakhouse. Now in its 8th year, this popular downtown destination has captured the imagination of people of all ages with its stellar food, nightly live entertainment and celebratory atmosphere. Their specialty is the all-you-can-eat churrascaria de rodizio (traditional Brazilian “Gaucho-style” barbeque) cooked over an open flame in an elaborate custom-made rotisserie grill that was flown in from Brazil. “There’s nothing else like it in the city,” explains Director of Operations Desmond Chen. “For all of Vancouver’s diversity, nothing like this exists.”

Samba pays tribute to the most popular style of eating in Brazil, with a feast you must experience personally to properly appreciate. Flip your meat card to green and ‘passodores’ in traditional Brazilian gaucho attire roam through the dining room carving a variety of sumptuous spit roasted meats with long knives right at your table. Savour 14 different varieties of perfectly roasted beef, chicken, bacon wrapped chicken, Brazilian sausage, lamb, pork, venison, buffalo and even ostrich. Sample zesty guacamole, feijoada (a traditional pork and black bean stew) and the camarao inferno (prawns sautéed with garlic, chili and herbs served over rice and vegetables) before turning your focus back to the rodizio. The juicy prime cuts are endless and it’s not long before the next tender morsel arrives and is sliced fresh from the skewer and onto your plate. When you’ve had your fill, simply turn your meat card over to red (labeled ‘I give up!’) and enjoy the festive ambiance.

With live entertainment offered every night, it might be the best place to enjoy an ice-cold Brazilian beer or the signature Samba mojitos and tropical caipirinhas made with freshly muddled lime and sugarcane cachaça. The main stage evokes festival energy of Rio de Janeiro with live Latin music and Brazilian dance shows that amaze and delight. The large dining room is ideal for family gatherings, birthdays and celebrations, plus a VIP room is available for hosting private parties. At Samba, you can adopt the Brazilian philosophy: Eat Well, Live Well, and Be Happy.

Menu Highlights

ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET

Signature “Rodizio” de Churrascaria which offers All-You-Can-Eat BBQ’d meats and poultry with an award winning Salad Bar and hot buffet.

APPETIZERS

Corcovado Chicken Wings

Grilled fresh pineapple

Brazilian cheese bread

ENTRÉES

Moqueca de Camarão – Tiger prawns sautéed with coconut milk, palm oil, tomatoes, onions and green peppers with a splash of cilantro

Carmen Miranda Halibut – Pan seared halibut filet over a bed of savory jasmine rice with fresh fruit salsa and a splash of mint

Mariscada a Rio Grande – Shellfish, prawns, fish, calamari, clams, black olives in a creamy tomato sauce and coconut milk

Love Garlic Prawns – Garlic prawns served with creamy rice tomato sauce and cheese

Salmon Romantico – With champagne sauce, strawberry, balsamic drizzle, hearts of palm, snow peas and cherry tomatoes

DESSERTS

Brazilian Pudim – A traditional custard served with caramel sauce

Creme Burlee – The famous dessert with a light vanilla flavour

Chocolate Cadillac Cheesecake

Very Berry Cheesecake

Tiramisu Cake

Bananas Flambee

Best of the Cellar

WHITE WINES

Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand
Tommasi Le Rosse Pinot Grigio from Italy
Bonny Doon Big House White Blend from USA
Carmen Reserve Chardonnay from Chile
Yalumba Y Series Viognier from Australia

RED WINES

Carmen Winemaker's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Petite Syrah Blend from Chile
D’Arenburg Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier Blend from Australia
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon from USA
Carmen Reserve Syrah Cabernet from Chile
Carmen Reserve Merlot from Chile

MARTINIS AND COCKTAILS

San Paulo Del Mar: Vanilla infused vodka with sour apple, golden pear liqueur mixed with lime and pear juices.
The Famous Caipirinha: Cachaca muddled with fresh limes and sugar.
Brazilian Carnival: a tropical blend of Blue Curacao, pomegranate, Cachaca & pineapple juice.
Samba Signature: A unique touch of Absolut Vodka, Limoncello, mixed with apple juice and lime juice.

Pictured above: The well-known Picanha.

SAMBA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
1122 Alberni Street
Vancouver, BC
604-696-9888

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