Oliveira's - Somerville

“I was never a big fan of Brazilian food after my experience at Fogo de Chão. It was overpriced and the flavors just weren’t there for me. However, after several friends recommended Oliverias I decided to give Brazilian food another try, and I’m so glad I did! They offer a great variety of options, and every dish was packed with flavor. Everything was absolutely delicious. I’ll definitely be coming back!!”

“Great food and atmosphere. Every meat was so tender and juicy. We got the weight option and chose different types, we had also Flan and Tiramisu which both were amazing!”

“It was my first time here, but I won’t be back. Between the awful customer service to my upset stomach, I’m all good. One of the cooks behind the counter has some serious attitude. He asked what kind of meat and I said “sirloin steak please! 🥹” excited for my first plate. He immediately waved his arm up and puts his head forward as if bucking at me like a “WELL? HELLO?” gesture. I was so confused as he glared at me before finally saying “RARE? MEDIUM RARE? WHAT?!” waving his arm again. I wasn’t even holding up a line, but you made that interaction longer than it had to be if you disliked interacting with me that much. I thought maybe I was delusional, so I went back to the same guy. This time, being even more polite. Not sure why I’m the one doing customer service, but I got the same reaction. Impatient for no reason. I’m not the type to make a scene, so I just waited at my table and asked the guys who came around to bring me other meats and left. The table next to me of 3 men said this is a 10% maximum tip type of place, and I agree. (Yes, I still tipped more.) They have a sign by the front door to tip their servers well. Hmm.. wonder why they need to put that up? Train your cooks with BASIC customer service skills, so your servers don’t have to suffer from low wages because of them.”

“I've been here before and it was good not great, but this was horrible, none of the meat was really good, but today when the beans are the best part of the meal, that means you have to move on. When Texas de Brazil is $59 and this place is $56? No obrigado. The place has a horrible layout and the takeout customers crowd the buffet making it a horrible experience. Save your money, save your time. Dont get me started about the parking. Every meat I had a black crust and no flavor and I had some cuts of meat so tough I was chewing for minutes and to top it off, all the plates are plastic..$56.99 for plastic plates... I could have dealt with all of that but when the meat is black, fatty and barely edible....I just can't. How to you mess up chicken and bacon?”

“If I could give this place zero stars, I would — without hesitation. This was honestly one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had. The meats were disgustingly salty, dry, and somehow still bland at the same time. Nothing tasted fresh or worth eating. And don’t even get me started on the service speed: every single round of meat took over 10 minutes, so the whole meal turned into a long, annoying wait where you’re just sitting there hungry and frustrated. The seating is a joke. It’s so crowded and cramped that you’re basically sitting on top of strangers, like the restaurant tried to squeeze in as many tables as physically possible. We were placed in a spot that felt like an alley, not a dining area — uncomfortable, loud, and honestly embarrassing. Even the salad bar was pathetic. Barely any options, and the few items they do have don’t even taste good. This place is all hype and zero quality. Save your money, save your time, and go literally anywhere else.”