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Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte Reviews List

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte

Located in beautiful Center City Charlotte on 4th and Tryon, just a few blocks from Belk Theater, Over street Mall and the Bobcats Arena.Chima offers authentic Brazilian cuisine and chic dining experience. Enjoy cocktails and the best view of Uptown Charlotte in our elegant upstairs lounge.
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613 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
(613 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 613 reviews
5 stars
(341)
4 stars
(191)
3 stars
(52)
2 stars
(24)
1 star
(5)
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
2.3 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(463)
  • good for groups(320)
  • fit for foodies(224)
  • romantic(206)
  • notable wine list(142)
  • hot spot(135)
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte Reviews List
Review 1 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/16/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great experience-from the appetizers, salad bar, meats, and side dishes-all delicious. We couldn't try the desserts-too full. Very good service, attentive staff."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 2 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food and service

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I took my mom there for Mothers Day and we were both very pleased with the exceptional food and service. We really felt pampered and I didn't try anything that I didn't like. Take your appetite! It's well worth the price. Can't wait to go again."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 3 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
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"China is a perfect place for a romantic night out or to celebrate a special occasion. The service is top notch and excellently trained. The wine list is extensive and the staff are knowledgeable on pairings and can make suggestions if you aren't sure. The appetizers served are hot and succulent and set the mood for the main course, the rodizio. Even if you're not a large meat eater or in a group with a vegetarian the salad bar is more than enough to satisfy. The meat is the star of the meal with 16 different selections from sirloin to beef ribs to chicken. All perfectly cooked to your liking whether you like it rare or up to well they have it the way you want it all perfectly seasoned. I would highly recommend China for your next night out."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food and service was great wonderful atmosphere."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

too expensive!!

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I almost fell over when I saw the bill-as delicious as it was, I think $50 a person is crazy!! I made a few members of my party get salad bar only to keep the expense down but still was floored by the price. most expensive meal I have had in the last 10 years. its a nice place but to pay $200 for a buffet experience was ridiculous. I know, I should have checked before we went--I have been to many of these places before and have never seen the salad bar only price that high. Had I known I would not have gone. sadly, I couldnt leave the waiter a decent tip because the bill was simply too high."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 6 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Mother's Day Brunch

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a great Mother's Day Brunch at Chima. I did not check the cost, and was a bit suprised by the price, seems about 35% overpriced but still delicious and quite fun. Big eaters can't go wrong here."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 7 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

No more Chima

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We've had enough Chima for quite some time. The service was not great. The waiter kept trying to push $100+ wines. The food quality has go e down and the place was too noisy. Granted it was Mother's Day, we could have lived without the screaming kids. One word for those people; babysitter. A $300+ bill and left disappointed."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 8 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointed

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was the first time I experienced poor service and food at Chima's , spending $300.00 should have provided better results. Drinks were slow in arriving and only after asking three times were they received,requests for specific meats and fish took several requests as well,and desert was very disappointing. Normally this is one of the best dining experiences this time I can say it was not , it even included a 10.00 charge for Mother's Day ,which was in very poor taste."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 9 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Top Experience

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My wife and I were very pleased with our experience at Chimas and are looking forward to eating there again in the near future. The food was delicious and they had a nice variety. You won' t leave there hungry, I can tell you that much. I would recommend Chimas to anyone. I really enjoyed my experience."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 10 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food & Service

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Everytime that I have dined here, it has been such a great experience and I will continue to come."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food!

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Loved the meat selection! Awesome! The salad bar was excellent as well. I will be back"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 12 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Birhday Visit

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My 17 year old son, who came with us on my birthday is still raving about the exquisiteness of the flavors and the quality of service!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 13 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Great Time!

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Chima was a perfect night for our party of 13!!!!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 14 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A must-have when in Charlotte!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Chima is one of my favorite restaurant's in downtown Charlotte. As soon as you walk through the door, you are greeted with a smile. The ambiance is outstanding and the food is simply amazing!!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our group of six had excellent

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our group of six had excellent service - most notably from Jeanie! We will request her on our next visit to Chimas!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food here was excellent!!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Food here was excellent!!! Although the food was great, it was the most expensive dinner we've ever had."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I took my wife for our 10th

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I took my wife for our 10th year anniversary and it was great. Once we parked valet for no charge, the restaurant was so romantic. My wife and I went upstairs where it was no noise. My wife turned her card over and the guys just kept bring food. I must say all the reviews that are bad are just plain out liars. This restaurant will always be our anniversary dinner spot."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Chima had amazing service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Chima had amazing service including complementary Valet parking and downtown Charlotte that is a plus. It isn't the first Brazilian steakhouse I have been to, but the food was seasoned very well.
All the good was great. They seemed to have a very nice wine list as well. The biggest thing that set them apart from other Brazilian steak houses was the fact that they asked if we were wanting a particular cut of meat and how we wanted it cooked. It was at our table less than two minutes later. Very impressive."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Nice bday dinner!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I took my husband here for his birthday. He had never been to Chima's before. I chose this restaurant b/c one of the main issues he has at a restaurant is finding a decent dish that offered a good amount of food for his appetite. So I thought he would enjoy Chima, and he did!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent meats, great variety and very attentive staff"
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Every time I experience Chima

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Every time I experience Chima I enjoy myself better than the last time. I am absolutely NOT a steak lover and this flank steak I had at Chima was to die for. I could not get enough of it and you definately made me a steak lover. Continue the excellent service and I will continue visiting your wonderful establishment."
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great place for anniversary

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great place for anniversary or birthday."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2008
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 23 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We celebrated our grandson's

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We celebrated our grandson's 21st birthday. The entire staff made him feel very special. I appreciated the attention given to our younger grandson as well. The staff is well trained - keep up the great service and we'll keep coming back. The food was excellent.
The only thing I would like to see changed is to move the salad bar away from the guest tables. It is crowded and noisy and it seems like we get seated there a lot.
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Dined on 04/21/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I had a very pleasureable

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I had a very pleasureable experience at Chima! The staff was very nice and personable!The food was over the top delicious! I would highly recommend this restaurant!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Family favorite

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We love Chima for celebrations - birthdays, graduations, Mother's/Father's day. The salad/food bar is excellent, and any vegetarian or light eater would be very happy. The meats have an excellent variety and have always been cooked perfectly (we like medium rare, but you can select whatever you like). The restaurant is kid friendly for well behaved children (restaurant manners) and it is unique enough that they will find it a favorite (order them a special lime drink). Birthday diners get a Portuguese "happy birthday" song plus an excellent dessert. Highly recommend!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 26 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice to have a restaurant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Nice to have a restaurant like this in Charlotte. Was a bit loud and very busy. Table near the kitchen hindered dining experience. Very upscale salad bar and side dishes."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2007
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 27 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

First time visit to Chima

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"First time visit to Chima and it was....ok. The service was great and the restaurant was very nice. The food to me was just ok. I did think it was too expensive for the quality. This is just my opinion though."
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 28 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The food was good but it seemed

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was good but it seemed a little more like a buffet than fine dining. At $49.50 I would say make sure you go hungry for some protein. The salad bar and table delivered side were just okay and everything was served VERY QUICKLY so you felt like you we're rushed to eat and most ended up cold before you could get to it."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 29 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing food and great atmosphere

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"the food was amazing and never ending !"
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A typical Brazilian barbecue

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A typical Brazilian barbecue in concept, Chima takes things up to another level. Quality of food is what reigns supreme here. The meats are cooked exceptionally well, and the servers are able to customize your preferred "doneness." The salad bar is very good also and even offered some unexpected items such as soup and rice. Service is very attentive but not overly pushy. We were especially impressed with the electronic 'order' pads the servers use. It seemed that the wait for wine, dessert, or anything was minimal due to their use. We were there to celebrate our anniversary and Chima threw in a few dessert. I would highly recommend it. Noise level is moderate and I think well-behaved children would be fine here."
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2005
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Stop Singing Birthday Songs

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Loved the restaurant. I have always been a big fan of Brazillian restaurants & Chima's are among my favorites. The only downside is the new "commercialism" of restaurants, where singing some derivation of the birthday song is required when celebrating a birthday. I think that group singing is great for lesser scale restaurants but after a certain price point, you tend to expect a more serene environment to match the ambiance and financial expectations of your dining experience. So our night was full of revelry from prom guests and birthday celebration songs. Needless to say, to sing all these birthday songs, means ultimately the wait staff is now focused on that nonsense, and less on retrieving requests or replenishing your beverage."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Goodness, I had heard good

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Goodness, I had heard good things about Chima's but I didn't think that it would be this good. This is the kind of restaurant that makes your average steakhouse look like a steak n' shake. There wasn't a single thing there that was below par. The salad bar had more meat on it than it actually had salad. I am going to go back at the first available opportunity, and maybe sooner if I can find an excuse."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 33 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I really enjoyed my first

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I really enjoyed my first experience at Chima. John and Ashley were wonderful servers. I am looking forward to our second trip."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 34 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food. Just a little

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great food. Just a little loud."
Dined on 04/11/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 35 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Brazilian Steakhouse

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"I eat at Chima's fairly regularly and it's always fantastic, and this visit was no exception. I've eaten at other rodizio restaurants, and Chima's is the best I've ever been to, by far."
Dined on 04/10/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The best place ever

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Everything about my experience there was amazing the service was always around the food was killer and everyone was very nice. I could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you"
Dined on 04/08/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 37 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was the best experience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"This was the best experience i ever had!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 38 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Enjoyed a relaxing 20 year

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Enjoyed a relaxing 20 year anniversary at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse and would recommend it for any special occasion. The staff was extremely friendly, food and selection excellent. No complaints!"
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 39 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Since we had been to Chima

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Since we had been to Chima before I thought that this would be a good place to take my cousin and his friends while he was in town visiting and because they all love steak! I have never had a disappointing experience until this time and I felt terrible because this was my cousin and his friends first time dining here. I felt that the service was slower than usual and we were forgotten about since we were in the corner of the restaurant. One person at our table was forgotten about 2 times as the meat was coming around and one of the times he was skipped, it was the meat he was waiting for. We then had to tell someone to stop skipping him. Our server then asked if we were specifically looking for something and we told him all that we wan"
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2010
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Review 40 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Even for a non-meat eater,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Even for a non-meat eater, you can't beat this place. I leave just as full as the carnivores because of the amazing salad bar and sides."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 41 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I felt like a kid in candy

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I felt like a kid in candy store with all of the meat continually coming around. Absolutely loved it. Haven't been that full of great food in a long while. The leg of lamb is unbelievably good. Can't wait to go back."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 42 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful experience! The

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Wonderful experience! The food was great and the service was excellent, well worth the money!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 43 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I absolutely love, love, love

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I absolutely love, love, love Chima. On this occasion I brought my in-laws who are true red-neck country folks and they actually reeled-it-in and we had a great time out and excellent dining EXPERIENCE. I was introduced to Chima during the DNC and it was the first place I took my wife during post-DNC times. It is now our favorite place to dine."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 44 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food but way too expensive.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Good food but way too expensive. Only worth it if all in party can eat a lot. 275$ for 4 adults and 2 kids and no alcohol. And only 2 of us had the full rodizio. I'm one of the big eaters, so for me it was excellent. Next time will go only with friends, guys night out."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2009
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 45 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

WE visit Chima for special

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"WE visit Chima for special occassions such as birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. This is, by far, my wife's vaforite restaurant."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 46 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Family really enjoyed...something!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Thank you for making sure I had as much lamb chops as I wanted! Chimas's will be our family tradition for Easter from now on!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 47 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was a very nice restaurant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was a very nice restaurant & dining experience. The only real negative was the screaming child but that isn't the restaurant's fault (though it could go to "no children under 2" or something.....really is not a restaurant for young children). My recommendations for improvement: have more than 1 selection for soup; have more vegetables on salad bar; add lobster as a choice for level of dining (salad bar only; salad & meats; salad, meats, & lobster tail).
Service was superb.
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Dined on 03/30/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 48 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Truly enjoyable experience.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Truly enjoyable experience. Service was outstanding, everyone on the service team was very courteous. Salad bar was fresh and plentiful and all the meats served were seasoned well and very flavorful. Our favorite was the Top Sirloin, though the Flank steak and Ribeye were close second. Don't forget to try the Salmon with its special sauce.
We were never rushed, enjoyed the atmosphere, and the open dining contributed to a vibrant yet intimate experience.
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Dined on 03/30/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 49 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First time patron Loved It

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was my first visit to Chima and it won't be my last. Everything was very tasty. No bland food here! Once you sit down some appetizers come to your table and then you help yourself to the salad bar. It has salads, veggies, fruits, meats and pastas. Then come the meats and several side dishes. There are about 10 meats to chow down on. These meats are sliced right at your table. You decide how much you want and how done you want it. Meats include chicken (I liked the bacon wrapped chicken the best), pork, and many cuts of beef including NY Strip and Filet. There were 2 fish choices. The servers are attentive and helpful but not intrusive. For dessert I recommend the Walnut Fluff. Expect $75 each if you have one drink and dessert."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 50 for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

While not quite a classic

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"While not quite a classic churrascaria such as Fogo da Chao, Plataforma or Porcao (my favorite),Chima does it well for a city like Charlotte. The rodizio-style restuarant is truly authentic and the meats are excellent. For those who have never been to the classics such as those named above, Chima will be a most memorable experience."
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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