Oklahoma City has many fine steak houses and having lived there once for 13 years I have visited more than a few. This restaurant chain has been in existence for 30 years now with 25 locations throughout 13 states. Rodizio Grill | Brazilian Steakhouse Restaurant | Best Restaurants | Rodiziogrill.com
I have experimented with several Brazilian beef recipes with Picanah being my favorite. This is mostly due to the easy availability of it in Texas during our winter sojourns.
They offer 6 excellent beef dishes as well as other chicken, pork, lamb, and seafood selections. They do offer many hot side dishes such as hot rice, black bean stew, creamy whipped potatoes, Brazilian cheese bread and many others. They also offer over 17 gourmet salads and a complete dessert menu.
We visited during an overnight on our mid-winter trip to check on our Texas property this winter. Reservations are not required but recommended during peak times. This place draws rave reviews.
When we arrived, we were seated promptly. The parking lot was an adventure in QR Codes and online parking pay. The menu was explained to us very well, but it was a surprise. There are only two choices on the menu: Full Rodizio's or Full Salad & Hot Bar. We of course went the Full Rodizio's. This includes EVERYTHING THEY HAVE...ALL THE MEATS. You are first given your order 'chit' which when placed 'red up' means STOP. 'green up/ means keep it coming, and laid on it's side means 'we're done'.
The 'Gauchos' bring the meat on a spit to your table and carve what you wish. They will provide you with whatever doneness or temp you like. Barb likes well done, while I am a medium rare guy. We tried several different types of beef, pork, chicken, sausage, and turkey (as well as some interesting salad choices). You can take as much or as little as you want, including to pass on any as well.
After you're finally finished they bring the dessert selections...like I had any room left!
This place is an adventure. We found the service to be outstanding (our server Allie was TOPS) the meats came continually and hot till you've had your fill. The Picanah was easily our favorite. Probably the most outstanding selection of beef I've ever had. WE LOVED IT ALL. It is not cheap as our total dinner came to $112, but every bite was worth it; we deserved a night out.
"Panela velha e' que faz comida boa" (an old pot makes good food)
An old Brazilian proverb
