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Banana Brazil Grill (Steakhouse Restaurant Buffet) Hartford CT - Steakhouse in Hartford, Connecticut

Banana Brazil Grill (Steakhouse Restaurant Buffet) Hartford CT

4.5 (1543 reviews)

341 New Park Ave, Hartford, CT 06106

Brazilian restaurant
Bar & grill
Buffet restaurant
Restaurant
Steak house

About Banana Brazil Grill (Steakhouse Restaurant Buffet) Hartford CT - steak house in Hartford, Connecticut

Traditional Brazilian grilled meats & a hot/cold buffet are the draw at this stalwart, local eatery.

Customer Review Summary

Banana Brazil Grill is praised as one of the top Brazilian restaurants in Hartford, offering a buffet-style experience with fresh and delicious dishes. Many reviewers appreciate the diverse selection, highlighting the grilled meats and vegetable options that cater to health-conscious patrons. The restaurant's ambiance has improved with New Park Ave becoming more vibrant, and it's positioned conveniently across from Apple Cinema theaters. However, some recent customers have expressed disappointment over changes in pricing structure, noting that the buffet experience has shifted to a pay-per-plate model which they find too expensive for the quality offered. Complaints include instances of dry meat and unsatisfactory portions, leading to frustration over perceived value for money. Overall, the restaurant has received mixed feedback, with many still celebrating its flavors while others voice concerns over recent price increases and food quality.

Key Features

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • All you can eat
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
1090
4
267
3
83
2
34
1
69
Based on 1543 reviews

chris b

3 months ago

One of the best Brazilian restaurants in the area. Much better than the competition with the better price on the foods. It’s an Amazing experience trying the Brazilian food for the first time and this review is long overdue.

Tommy Green

9 months ago

I frequent BBG. I'm concerned about my diet and eating healthy and losing weight. BBG always has top dishes in a buffet style. Their meals are cooked on the premises and they are always fresh and delicious. I find it perfect for myself to pick from rice and amazing vegetable dishes and incredible meats to keep calories low and protein high. Once you eat at BBC you will be hooked. I usually eat one dish there and take one home for later.

Jeffrey Stuart

1 year ago

New Park Ave in Hartford was never a very sleepy street, but now it's bustling with business, bus routes, and food spots. Banana Brazil is most likely the best of all restaurants on the strip. Buffet style, Brazilian food of every flavor is lined up to choose from, and weighed, very reasonably, at the counter. One must beware of piling on too much from the hot and cold bar. The real culinary treasure is at the end, behind the counter. A grilled meat specialist serves you any type of meat you desire, perfectly grilled to perfection, sliced and presented on your plate, right off the churrasquiera fired spit. There are very few places in CT with such an abundance of delectable foods, all at your fingertips for your appetite. Directly across from the Apple Cinema theaters, do yourself a flavor favor and stop in for the meal you've always wanted!

Fabian Santos

5 months ago

Great food and choices of steak and different cuts of meat. Must go when you have the meat sweats. Quality is always fresh and great.

Dudz Virgile

5 months ago

Wow this was some amazing food with such great flavor. You can't go wrong with Banana Brazil. Two thumbs for the staff.

Glenda Lackey

It’s changed, gone downhill. Used to be an actual buffet with so many tasty choices. Now you pay per plate , weighed. Extra for the skewered meats. I was surprised when the bill came to $72 for 3 people only getting three plates and no meats. That’s way too expensive for buffet quality food. Not worth it anymore.

Joan Baffo

We ordered 2 Combo #1's. The steak was very very dry The chicken/bacon was delicious. I ordered rice pudding & got flan (I don't like flan).

Luis Negron

I haven't been here since it open. But I just recently got a to go plate. With black beans, a serving of steak, lettuce and tomatoes, 4 pieces of plantains and nothing else. And it came out to the 24$ like how is that possible? First class roberry, never again. I had about 12 dollars tops worth of food. And just one protein.😒😒‼️

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$10–20