Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse, Brazilian steakhouse in Irmo, South Carolina
Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse is a churrascaria restaurant in Irmo, South Carolina, where grilled meats are brought to the table on skewers and carved to order. The menu covers beef, pork, lamb, and poultry, all cooked over wood charcoal.
The restaurant opened in the Irmo area to bring Brazilian churrasco cooking to the Columbia region of South Carolina. It was among the first places of this kind in this part of the state.
The service follows the Brazilian churrasco tradition, where staff walk through the dining room carrying skewers of grilled meat and carve directly at the table. This style comes from the gaucho culture of southern Brazil, where grilling over open fire has long been a central part of shared meals.
The restaurant is in Irmo, just north of Columbia, and is easiest to reach by car. Set aside enough time for a full meal, since the experience moves at its own pace with multiple rounds of meat service.
Alongside the meat service, the restaurant offers a bar with salads, seafood, and sushi, which is not common in a traditional churrascaria. The meal often ends with grilled pineapple seasoned with cinnamon and sugar, a Brazilian custom served straight from the skewer.
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