Civic Center is a notoriously terrible neighborhood for lunch. Working in this neighborhood can be frustrating and my co-workers and I often have to trek several blocks to find a decent... More

Civic Center is a notoriously terrible neighborhood for lunch. Working in this neighborhood can be frustrating and my co-workers and I often have to trek several blocks to find a decent option. This afternoon, I was introduced to Canto Do Brazil and was surprised at the quality. It is not much to look at from the outside, the interior decorating is a little cheesy, but the food is fantastic. The lunch specials are well priced, ample and delicious. I had the #1, which was some sort of chicken dish that was flavorful, moist and very good. Six of us went for lunch and we were all pleased with our dishes. I would definitely recommend Canto Do Brazil to others, particularly those working in the Civic Center neighborhood.
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The place has a nice vibe inside, the food was top notch and the wait was very short for lunch. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends

The place has a nice vibe inside, the food was top notch and the wait was very short for lunch. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends
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Canto do Brazil offers really good food for a decent price. It's usually busy during the evenings, and the decore is great, let alone the great taste of the food

Canto do Brazil offers really good food for a decent price. It's usually busy during the evenings, and the decore is great, let alone the great taste of the food
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I had dinner and lunch a few times at this restaurant, because I'm brazilian as most of my friends and sometimes we want to eat brazilian food, even if mediocre. But the waitresses always gave me... More

I had dinner and lunch a few times at this restaurant, because I'm brazilian as most of my friends and sometimes we want to eat brazilian food, even if mediocre. But the waitresses always gave me attitude, like "if you want to eat here it has to be fast because we close at 9:30pm"! Once, we were there in a group of fourteen or so, for my friend's birthday. The drinks took forever, the food was bellow average (but that was no surprise) and when the bill came, they were charging us 22% tip! they tried to come up with excuses like it was what they charge for big parties, but we did not find that written on the menu or anywhere. They probably think big parties drink too much and don't check their bill. Pros: party ambiance Cons: service and overcharging
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I've been wondering how this restaurant has stayed in business so long. Now I know. Their menu, while it sounds impressive, in reality is like a fast food version of what passes for Brazilian... More

I've been wondering how this restaurant has stayed in business so long. Now I know. Their menu, while it sounds impressive, in reality is like a fast food version of what passes for Brazilian fare. Each overpriced dinner entree comes with the same bland side dishes and the "main" course is small, cheap, badly prepared cuts of meat or seafood. The service is poor and the "floor show" is sad. In this city of restaurants, there are many better choices.
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I have eaten at Canto Do Brazil twice for lunch, and had the red snapper both times. The food and hot sauce was excellent, but I was disappointed in the service. I asked several times for refills on... More

I have eaten at Canto Do Brazil twice for lunch, and had the red snapper both times. The food and hot sauce was excellent, but I was disappointed in the service. I asked several times for refills on my ice tea, but was ignored. Also, when I left after paying my bill, I asked if I could take a menu with me (Since I work only a couple of blocks away). They said No, go on the Internet. I tried that , but their website no longer exists.I will give them one more chance in order to see if their service has improved.
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Caiphirinas: weak, tasteless, tiny.. but lots of ice cubes. Feijoada: hardly any meat, lots of beans....not a true dish by any means. The rave reviews reflect inexperience with authentic Brazilian... More

Caiphirinas: weak, tasteless, tiny.. but lots of ice cubes. Feijoada: hardly any meat, lots of beans....not a true dish by any means. The rave reviews reflect inexperience with authentic Brazilian food, or just plain inexperience. Avoid this place at all costs. Pros: interesting decor Cons: the food and drinks are poorly executed
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It's great to find a good place to have a decent, but reasonably priced lunch near the Civic Center. Canto do Brazil has some great, simple dishes that are affordable. I really like the hot sauce... More

It's great to find a good place to have a decent, but reasonably priced lunch near the Civic Center. Canto do Brazil has some great, simple dishes that are affordable. I really like the hot sauce that they provide. The dishes on their own may be a bit simple, but smother it in this stuff and it's spicy and delicious. The interior is also kind of funky and I guess Brazilian.
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I went to dinner at Canto do Brazil after watching their review on KQED Check Please Bay Area, and I was very impressed. My boyfriend and I had a great dinner and we ordered everything that we saw... More

I went to dinner at Canto do Brazil after watching their review on KQED Check Please Bay Area, and I was very impressed. My boyfriend and I had a great dinner and we ordered everything that we saw on the TV show and is was D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!!! I've gone back to the restaurant about 4 more times taking other friends. You must try this place. Pros: reasonable prices, delicious food, strong drinks Cons: parking, make reservations on weekends
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We went their for dinner last night and unfortunately did not realiza that they had overcharged us until we reached back home. Just like the last reviewer, they added on the tip under the beverage... More

We went their for dinner last night and unfortunately did not realiza that they had overcharged us until we reached back home. Just like the last reviewer, they added on the tip under the beverage category. Our friend who reviewed the bill did not notice this and so we added on another tip....in essence we paid them a 40% tip. The food was ok but not that great. Pros: Decent brazilian food Cons: Overcharging and bad service
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