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Date Updated: March 9, 2006 |
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95 DANFORTH AVE Phone: (416) 465-0969 |
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September 18, 2007 |
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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
Whilst entering we were not acknowledged by anyone for up to 5 mins. After seating, we were 'pointed' to the buffet. The buffet was poor in taste, very basic. A very shameful selection for a Brazilian restaurant. After waiting for 10 mins for the waiter to serve us, only to taste bland and unseasoned meat. Even British food tastes better than the food of this Brazilian restaurant. I think its due to the fact that its not owned by a Brazilian. The restaurant does not give a warm feeling. Brazilians in general are warm hearted people, but the people of this restaurant, mostly not Brazilians, are totally opposite. When we complained about the food, the night manager 'Danny' had the audacity to tell us that our pallet was not up to par that evening and it had nothing to do with the food. Gobsmacked by the comments we expected that he would provide us a solution to the soured taste in both food and service. Bad service, bad food. The chef, poorly dressed and lacking any common sense. If you want real Brazilian food, go to Brazilian Star, its a hole in the wall but you can get an amazing meal for $12, a quarter. Even the toilets at the Red Violin were disgusting and totally unclean with a foul smell of urine. I sincerely hope that the manager Mikey from the Red Violin actually opens his eyes if he wishes to continue business. People, don't waste your time, its not worth the trip to this sh1thole. On the way out we noticed a Where Toronto award about the restaurant being memorable, yeah memorable for being the worst restaurant I have ever visited in Toronto. I do not recommend this place. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report as Spam |
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December 18, 2006 |
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5 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
The food was good; the set-up of the restaurant was unique and interesting. We had a party of 15 on a Saturday night, the place was rammed packed, but the service was slow. As a higher classed expensive restaurant they should adequately have enough staff to accommodate their customers. Our table was placed close to the kitchen, and they have an open kitchen concept so you can see into the kitchen, well at least the top half. Throughout the night I was observing the chefs and waiters, eating while on the job and what disgusted me the most was I saw the waitresses licking there fingers and knives while plating the desserts. I was utterly disgusted! We asked for the manager, so we could bring this issue to her attention, which was just useless. The manager was not willing to even hear me out. As soon as I told her what I had seen, she told me that wasn't’t possible and did not believe me. I then continued to tell her I had seen it myself so I very well know it was possible. She then insulted my intelligence saying I was too young for her to discuss this issue with me or the group I was with. Everyone I was with ranged from the age group of 24-32. The only justification she had for this issue. Was that “You are all too young to understand what goes on in restaurant kitchens.â€(this is quoted from the manager herself.) She claimed her staff is very well trained so that is not possible. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A MANAGER BE SO RUDE! She was not empathetic at all. We were very disappointed. I do not recommend this place. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report as Spam |
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April 12, 2006 |
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6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
MEAT!!!!!!!!! carnivores only. expensive, but the meats are so fresh and delicious. the brazilians like em dripping with grease coming right off a skewer. its awesome.
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March 9, 2006 |
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
Ahh - brazillian BBQ. I had never experienced before I came here, so it was a bit awkward. The server never told us exactly how the system worked, so we were a bit confused at first. Get salad, or don't get salad? Wait, or beckon the server? What were we to do! So for those wondering, basically you go, get seated, and pick up a salad dish. You then proceed to the salad bar where you fill up on whatever salad you want (the shrimps were *delicious*). Once you have eaten, you just wait and the server will come pick up your dishes. Afterwards, the server brings new plates and some cards. Basically one face says you are still wanting food, and the other says you are ready for dessert. So now what happens is a server comes around with a meat dish (there is little fish and absolutely *no* vegetarian). The meat is usually on a skewer, and he/she then proceeds to place it on your plate. You eat the food, and then wait for the next server to come with the next variety of food. The food itself was good. As someone who doesn't eat pork, I had to wait as roughly 40% of their food was pork. Other than that, the food was really good, and, while I didn't try it, my friends all raved about the salmon. It ain't cheap, but again, worth trying out. I recommend this place. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report as Spam |
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March 9, 2006 |
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3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
Brazilian Barbeque. For those that dont know its an all-you-can eat where different cuts of meat are brought to your table and cut directly into your plate. Very unique and authentic style of eating food. The spices used are not over powering allowing one to enjoy the meat itself. Not recommended for vegetarians. Only open for dinner, and weekends includes a show.
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