New Jersey is located in the northeastern region of the United States, surrounded by the states of New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware. For individuals in search of Brazilian cuisine in the New Jersey area, there are several options available. Brazilian cuisine commonly includes ingredients such as root vegetables, beans, rice, pork, beef and fish.
Greengrill Rodizio is a Brazilian churrascaria restaurant that is located in Hackensack, New Jersey. Greengrill Rodizio specializes in serving authentic Brazilian-style barbecue. Featured menu items include mussels marinara, prime skirt steak, beef short ribs, roast pig, pork loin and chicken leg, all of which are cooked on a charcoal fire. A prix fixe menu is also available. The restaurant features an extensive wine list including a diverse selection of sparkling wines, port wines and house wines.
Greengrill Rodizio
450 Hackensack Ave.
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-488-2885‎
greengrillrestaurant.com
Rio Rodizio is an "all-you-can-eat" Brazilian buffet restaurant located in the city of Union, New Jersey. Rio Rodizio is a laid-back steakhouse that serves South American barbecue and includes a vast array of savory poultry and meat dishes. The Gaucho chefs slowly roast finely seasoned chicken, pork, beef and Brazilian sausage cuts. The buffet selection includes seared tilapia, stuffed pork chops, rib eye steak and baby back ribs. A variety of Japanese dishes are also available (Brazil has a large Japanese population). The dessert offerings include Brazilian flan, cheesecake, ricotta honey, chocolate mousse cake and ice cream.
Rio Rodizio
2185 Route 22 W.
Union, NJ 07083
908-206-0060
riorodizio.com
Fenicia Restaurant is a casual Brazilian eatery located in Newark, New Jersey. Fenicia Restaurant offers complimentary meal delivery within the area. Menu items include steak sandwiches, fried ground beef pastries, fried cheese pastries, chicken balls, Portuguese bread, omelets and hamburgers. For dessert, sweet treats including chocolate balls and mousse are available. The restaurant offers a large selection of fresh mixed juices, such as banana, strawberry, pineapple, passion fruit and mango.
Fenicia Restaurant
96 Pacific St.
Newark, NJ 07105
973-589-4575‎
feniciacafe.com
Paleio Bar and Grill is a sleek Brazilian restaurant located in Union, New Jersey. Paleio is Portuguese for "happy chatter". The ambiance of the restaurant is warm and vibrant, and either American or Luso music is always playing. "Luso" is a term for Portuguese-speaking cultures (both Portugal and Brazil). Menu offerings include sauteed shrimp, mushrooms stuffed with crab, scallops and shrimp, boiled shrimp, Portuguese sausage, cheese omelets, lobster tail, Portuguese sea bass, shell steak, pork loin tips, dry salted codfish and sauteed pork chops. Dessert options include flan, crepes, mango mousse and frozen creme brûlée.
Paleio Bar and Grill
376 Ferry St.
Newark, NJ 07105
973-344-3784
paleio.com
