Oliveira's Steak House, Brazilian steakhouse in Somerville, United States.
Oliveira's Steak House is a Brazilian steakhouse in Somerville that serves roughly 18 varieties of meat brought to tables by servers on long skewers in a continuous rotation. Carvers present different cuts directly to diners and slice portions at tableside.
The restaurant started as a family business aiming to bring traditional Brazilian barbecue methods to Massachusetts. It has maintained authentic South American cooking techniques since its opening.
The restaurant follows the Brazilian rodizio tradition, where servers bring skewered meats directly to diners who control the service flow with colored cards.
Service is straightforward: raise your colored card when you want meat, lower it when you need a break or want salad and sides. The location is open daily and accessible, though it can get crowded during peak hours so arriving early helps.
Between meat courses, servers offer grilled pineapple on rotating skewers, providing a sweet and tangy break from the continuous protein service. This small touch is often a pleasant surprise that visitors from other countries rarely expect.
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