Batuqui

My family has taken me here for the last 4 years on my birthday. I have to eat gluten free and there are so many options here, all delicious. And of course, everyone else in my family loves Batuqui too. Great servers and great atmosphere too!

I'm a tad confused by the reviews as this place was just ok. Service was good, but the food was just marginal, and extremely expensive for what it is. I live in Miami so I'm used to expensive restaurants but at least the food is commensurate with the body.To start, I ordered Caymus by the glass and by no means was it a fresh bottle. When I requested a 2nd glass it tasted vastly different than whatever they originally served me. It also came in a glass that was dirty on the outside. At that point, I just dealt with it.The ribeye was very thin and super fatty. The picanha acebolada (traditional Brazilian cut of tri tip sirloin) was beyond difficult to eat - very tough. Below average quality meats with a premium price. The beans were good that accompanied. Not sure I would come back - but if we do we won't be ordering steaks.

I came to Batuqui for the first time this past weekend to celebrate a friend's homecoming, and I can't wait to come back. I'm don't have a ton of experience eating Brazilian food but my impression is that this is an excellent restaurant that serves high quality food.Most of the things my party ordered we shared. For appetizers we got the pao de queijo (I could eat a million of these), calamari samba (loved that it wasn't fried calamari, loved the creamy tomato sauce), and frango passarinho (chicken was just regular fried diced chicken but the cilantro-lime sauce was great). For entrees I shared the basically famous steak that comes on a hook with garlic sauce and the moqueca baiana with fish. I didn't really care for the presentation of the steak but couldn't deny that the meat was delicious and perfectly cooked. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the moqueca baiana because I often think coconut milk dishes are overpowering and not my taste, but I really enjoyed the flavor combinations and the fish paired super well in the stew. We got 2 pieces of the coconut butter cake to finish off our meal and they were eaten so fast I could barely get photos. One of our cakes was warmer than the other (we think because of the differing amount of glaze?) but both had great flavor.Some of my only qualms with Batuqui: (1) the prices - this was a splurge meal for sure. (2) we were seated in an outside moderately heated tent which is fine except we swore we booked an indoor table.Regardless, I understand now why it can be so challenging to get a reservation. I probably won't come back super often given how much of an experience it is, but I definitely hope to come back soon!

This original restaurant location always impresses me and any guests! It's intimate and, even during restaurant week, their attention to service was intact. I'd recommend this spot for any celebration or to explore Brazilian cuisine. Having been here 20+ times, this place has consistently good food and service.

I rarely give 5 stars out but there wasn't a single complaint I have of this place. The location and interior was very homely and reminded me of those old neighborhood, classic restaurants in places like Georgetown in D.C.The service was incredible, everyone was so respectful and treated us like queens! I felt very special, they were incredibly kind and thorough.As for the food? I don't know how to describe it...probably the best food I've had in Cleveland! In addition to the appealing presentation, everything tasted like an elevated home cooked meal. I finished everything on my plate and was scraping the bowl to finish off the tiny grains of rice and sauce left. I highly recommend the Moqueca Baiana wish fish (I tried a bite of my friend's Pudim de Leite dessert and let me tell you, I exported into a portal of heavenly custard lol. It blew me away how smooth, rich and creamy the texture and flavor was)

What a delightful experience! We were in Cleveland for the weekend, and we're interested in trying a restaurants we hadn't already visited. After a quick Yelp search, we noticed that there was a Brazilian restaurant nearby.As a group who enjoyed Brazil many times in the past, we felt it would be a great opportunity to experience a new and tasty restaurant. I am very pleased to report that this experience was excellent!The staff were delightful, and were very attentive to our parties needs. We decided to mostly do appetizers in order to try out the plethora of options. We were tempted by several entrées, but just felt that we would all end up with too much food! (The feijoada and muqueca really look delicious, when we looked at the plates coming out from the kitchen to tables nearby.Their "premium" caipirinhas or exactly that - a perfect expression of a classic Brazilian cocktail. My wife especially enjoyed the passionfruit caipirinha. I also liked that they had Brazilian beer options, because I really enjoy them.The food was exceptional, and was served at the proper temperature and texture. The kitchen works very hard to deliver an amazing experience, and believe me this place is worth every penny. Their "torresmo & mandioca" appetizer was our favorite of the night, but all of them were absolutely delicious!The establishment clearly has a lot going for it - I will say that if you live in this area, you should absolutely try this place because it is fantastic! We most definitely shall return!OBRIGADO, GENTE!!

I ate here last year with a group of students from South America. They helped me navigate the menu and made recommendations. I had the moqueca baiana with fish and an octopus appetizer, both were delicious! The moqueca was rich and creamy from the coconut milk and the fish was perfectly cooked and infused with the delicious flavors of the broth. Can't recommend enough. The octopus was cooked with garlic butter and a probably the most tender octopus I've had. 5 stars. The caipirinha was also delicious. Treat yourself to the flavors of Brazil in Cleveland.

Batuqui is an incredible Brazilian restaurant in Larchmere. I've been here twice, once with one other, and another time with a large party for a birthday. We shared many dishes family style, which was definitely the move. The Moqueca Baiana is a standout and so savory and delicious. I've had it both with fish and shrimp, and they're both great. The Xim Xim is also a classic Brazilian stew and it was also yummy, though a little too sweet for my personal tastes. The Diablo mussels were a special when I went, and they were so incredible and savory. The level of spice is moderate, and we all wanted to soak up the sauce with the bread! The churrasco gaucho was DELICIOUS. So savory and tender, though it has a heftier price tag. The sides that came with it weren't notable. The picanha salteada is a more affordable way of trying a smaller portion of the steak, and I would highly recommend!The service was great: really fast and able to accommodate our large group. We were seated outside in the heated patio area. There were some allergies in our food group and they were able to accommodate without an issue. Definitely recommend checking out Batuqui!

Really good food and really good service. Lily and Claire are among my favorites. The seafood dish I had was very tasty.

Placed outside in cold, rain, on New Years on Wife's Birthday! Chairs were cold and hard, you could feel the cold air. Not what I expected at all. Nothing about the experience outside seemed remotely similar to being inside. Was told I did not select indoor or outdoor seating but did not believe this would be of concern considering it's December. Also never saw this option when reserving. Bar was offered but not ok considering how close it was to the front door. Constant foot traffic back and forth. Not an ideal seating arrangement for any occasion. Did not try food. My review is based purely on Ambiance and accommodations but I don't believe I will return.