Situated in Fairfax, Virginia, approximately 20 miles east of the nation's capital, Texas de Brazil offers an elegant interior complete with dark red walls, massive chandeliers, exposed multi-story wine racks and tables adorned with white tablecloths and tea lamps. The restaurant features a fusion of Texan and Brazilian cuisine, specializing in cooked meats upon an open flame. Servers will cut the meats tableside, including such samplings as lamb, Brazilian sausage and beef. The wine cellar offers selections from around the globe, including California, Italy and South America.
Texas de Brazil
11750 Fair Oaks
Fairfax, VA 22033
703-352-4111
texasdebrazil.com
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse is in Vienna, Virginia, just five miles northeast of Fairfax. The restaurant boasts a sleek interior, featuring recessed lighting, white linen tablecloths, modern window treatments and curved wood panel ceilings. Meat selections include such fare as pork loin with parmesan, chicken with bacon, flank steak and leg of lamb. Diners interested in lighter fare may try the extensive salad bar. The restaurant's VIP room can accommodate up to 130 guests. On some evenings, the restaurant offers live music as well.
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
8010 Towers Crescent Drive
Vienna, Virginia 22182
703-639-3080
chima.cc
Sandwiched between Fredericksburg and Shenandoah National Park, the city of Charlottesville plays host to Copacabana Brazilian International Cuisine. Located in a strip mall, across the street from the Fashion Square Mall, the restaurant features a casual dining hall complete with white cloth covered tables. The lunch and dinner menu includes such dishes as black bean soup, grilled Atlantic salmon with strawberries and passion fruit sauce and veal medallion and shrimp in butter and garlic. The restaurant's wines hail from such varied locations as Argentina, Chile and Virginia.
Copacabana Brazilian International Cuisine
1420 Seminole Trail
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
434-973-1177
copacabanarestaurant.com
