Chima Steakhouse

Maybe the best dining experience in my life.The building is very impressive as you approach-- one wall is all glass window. Beautiful inside-- quite upscale. We started with the salad bar which had some not so common items. Go lightly at the salad bar so you can sample the wide selection of grilled on the skewer meats. I love steak and filled up mostly on that. The highlight was grilled pineapple on the skewer. So delicious Very friendly staff. There was also some unexpected live very light background music. We were there a little over an hour, non- stop eating. I highly recommend.

Fun dinner experience. Meat runners were amazing - so friendly and attentive. BUT ...Waiter service was slow. We were nearly done with our meal before our drinks arrived. We waited very long to get our check after asking for it three times. Most of the time with our waiter was him trying to upsell us on an already expensive meal. We came for a birthday celebration. When we arrived, the hostess told us they had a treat for us at the end. We did not order dessert and upon asking for the check, they brought out a small slice of cheesecake, stating that it was a birthday gift.Turns out the birthday gift costs $10. I appreciate the gesture however it felt deceptive as it was a surprise charge on our bill.

Decided to go out for my birthday to try this a little over a year old restaurant. We love a good Rodizio!! The restaurant is located in a heavily populated restaurant location! I was concerned as to how that would affect its attendance. I was actually surprised that it was well attended on a Wednesday night. They originally wanted to seat us and everyone in the front window location. Understandable, not only for ease of serving but to show a full restaurant to outsiders. Unfortunately I did not want to sit in that are and the manager was very accommodating. The inside of the restaurant is beautifully decorated, with great lighting , ambience and decor. They have a nice happy bar area location as you walk in with great choices and prices. They also have a separate location for a private party too. My husband and I were seated in the main dining area. Although at first glance the salad/ food buffet appeared small and narrow it actually is extremely full with many choices to make everyone happy from a carnivore, pescatarian or vegetarian. Extensive variety just served in smaller bowls. Great way to avoid waste and contamination too. The Rodizio experience was first class! Everything is included for one price as far as meats even the Tomahawk steak too! Nothing is held back, salmon, shrimp, chicken, sausages, pineapple etc. You ask for what you like and how you want it served and they bent over to accommodate us. My husband likes his meats mooing and I know many will be upset but I like my meat well done or no pink. Going to a great Rodizio makes it possible to please us both. If you do like your meat well done I suggest you avoid the less expensive cuts here ( they were a little too tough). Every else was cooked perfectly for both of us. The Brazilian cheese rolls were so good we had two baskets. One thing not to miss, is their variety of dipping sauces at the center bar. Do not miss trying their Spanish/ Brazilian dipping sauce if I could bottle it to take home I would! In addition to the buffet choices and the variety of main entrees you are also served the traditional table side dishes of mashed potatoes ( needed seasoning) , fried bananas ( not glazed or caramelized enough for my liking), fried polenta sticks (AMAZING) and a basket of skinny French fries ( also perfectly done). Dip those fries in the sauces it was yummy. My husband ordered Flan for his dessert ( which he said was good) and I received a complimentary cheesecake with homemade strawberry sauce ( it was delicious too)! Glad I save up room for my dessert. I highly recommend signing up for their VIP email members club. They are now offering a BOGO Rodizio for your birthday month when you sign up ahead of time to get on their email list and then you have to put the birthday code you're given in your reservation. Definitely worth going to try it out on a special occasion!! The Tomahawk was grilled to perfection!! They also offer free valet parking too. I think we may go back for their happy hour food and drinks at the bar the food and drink choices sounded great. PS Make reservations because They are closed for a few hours in the late afternoon between the end of lunch hours and then reopen at 5pm.

I've been to Chima a couple times and the food and drinks were consistently outstanding! The restaurant is beautiful and they occasionally have live music in the bar/lobby area. Every meat is seasoned to perfection! The grilled pineapple is so delicious, plus the enzymes aid in digestion after such a heavy meal. The service is amazing, we receive warm greetings when we enter, the staff are all so friendly and charismatic and our waitress Cristiane was so kind and attentive! She ordered all of the hot sides to our table and kept them replenished. She took the time to get to know us on our first visit and remembered us upon our return a couple months later, actually several staff members did and they treated us like family.

Meats came cooked & seasoned just right except for the shrimp which was saltier than our preference. I had my fix of cheese bread & grilled pineapple I couldn't eat much of the sides served on the table. The mashed potatoes and something crumbly with bacon I think egg were pretty tasty.Vanessa was attentive, the gauchos and managers were on top of things and everyone of then made our dinner memorable. Classy ambiance, they recommend a dress code but the FL so casually dressed are still welcome. Could have been 5 stars, I've had better salad/appetizer bar at another Brazilian steakhouse though.

Chima in Dr. Phillips was a wonderful and highly recommed experience! This is one of the more upscale Brazilian steakhouses in the area which is perfect for date night or celebration. The service was impeccable; our servers were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. And the food--wow! The selection of meats was impressive, with each one cooked to whatever temperature you prefer. There was plenty of variety from different cuts of steak, fish, shrimp, cheese, and the grilled cinnamon pineapple was my favorite! The salad bar was equally amazing, offering a variety of fresh and delicious options. The only downside is you can't possibly eat everything! Besides the rodizio, I saw they also had lots of specials in the lounge to fit your needs. Looking forward to returning!

I absolutely LOVED my experience at Chima! I've been to all of the major Brazilian Steakhouses from Fogo to Texas de Brazil and honestly, I like this one the BEST! And to be honest, it's for one reason....FLAVOR FLAVOR FLAVOR! All of the meats were so well done and incredibly tasty. Obviously the atmosphere is stunning and the service was excellent ... but the FOOD has to be good and in this case it was DELICIOUS! I will certainly may be back!

Highlights:- Picanha: Super tender and juicy. I loved how they cut it thin, which made it easy to savor with smaller bites.- Filet mignon: Also incredibly tender and juicy.- Shrimp and salmon: Normally I skip seafood at a churrascaria to save room for the meats, but these looked too good to pass up. The grilled shrimp was hands down the best I've had in the US: juicy, meaty, and perfectly seasoned. The salmon was cooked just right and paired nicely with the pesto.- Grilled pineapple with sugar and cinnamon (abacaxi grelhado): Fantastic and unique. They do it differently than Fogo and Adega, grilling it a lot more on the outside than on the inside and serving it with thicker slices that keep the natural flavor and juiciness. - Caipirinha: Made it right too. While the lemon caipirinha is the traditional one and its acidity balances the fattiness of some of the meats, I'd go with the passionfruit one for a refreshing twist and unique tropical flavor. - Service: Very attentive and friendly. Thiago Costa, the grilled pineapple guy, was hilarious! Downsides:- Meat cuts overall: I was hoping for more of a charcoal flavor. I'm all about that smoky taste, and I didn't get much of it here.- Salad bar: This was a letdown, which is why I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5. The selection was smaller and not as good as Texas, Adega, or Fogo.

When I get great service I always love to give a shout out to the waitress. CRISTIANE WAS AMAZING!!!she had great energy from beginning to end. She explained everything to me and created a warm and inviting atmosphere. I was a rookie so I loaded up at the salad bar. That is a big no no if you go here because once they start serving the meats you won't want to stop eating. They are delicious. My favorites were the filet mignon and the Cajun steak but you must try the pineapple. It is so yummy. I had to take a break half way through to make room for more cuts of meat. Cristiane cheered me on to eat more. She was such a good waitress. I had a few strawberry Caipirinha and they were awesome. I was told that it was a popular Brazilian drink and since I was at a high end Brazilian Steakhouse I thought why not. The deserts were fantastic. I had a cheesecake and something else I can't remember at this time but they were really good as well. All the staff are great and treat you like a valued customer. It is best to make a reservation because they can get busy. If you do make a reservation ask for Cristiane....She will make sure you have a great time. And the Gaucho (servers of meat) will make sure your meat is served at perfect temperature.

Our server maria was super attentive. She took great care in asking our preferences for appetizers, meat cuts and meat temperatures. Then took the time to send the gauchos with those specifications our way.. Perfect dining experience