Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse

Each year, our men from church take a retreat to Myrtle Beach, S.C. We call it a “fishing trip,” but in reality it should be called an “eating trip.” The recreational highlight of the retreat each year is the different restaurants we try. This year we tried one that I can assure you we will come back to year after year. After year after year after year after…

Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse is like nowhere I have ever eaten. When we walked in, the ambiance itself impressed us right away. Our party of 10 was quickly whisked to a table, where a waiter explained how things work. We were given round coasters, green on one side, red on the other. “When you want food to come,” explained the waiter, “make sure the green side is up. Green means go. When you want the food to stop for a bit,” he continued, “put the red side up. You may start with the salad bar.”

Now, our initial reaction was to say “No salad, bring us meat!” But at his recommendation, we went up to look at it. I am glad we did. To call it a salad bar is a misnomer. Yes, there are salad ingredients. But there are also such incredible and unusual things as Quail eggs, Palm hearts, Shitake Mushrooms, Sushi, Salmon, Cheeses of all varieties, and much more. So all of us came back to the table loaded up.
Almost immediately the meat started coming. I have never eaten anywhere where no matter what the meat, it needed absolutely no extra seasoning or steaksauce. Rioz’ meat needs no extra seasoning or steaksauce. We were brought sirloin seasoned with sea salt, sirloin seasoned with garlic, beef ribs, top round sirloin, pork loin with parmesan, pork sausage, chicken legs, flank steak, fillet wrapped in bacon, pork ribs, leg of lamb, lamb chops, filet mignon, and more. All of it came on huge metal skewers. You grab a piece with your tongs as they begin to slice it, and put it right on your plate. It just keeps coming and coming, all you could ever want. Additionally, they will bring grilled pineapple, fried banannas, mashed potatos, and bread.

Part of the way through the meal, the waiter happened to mention horseradish. Shortly they brought some creamy horseradish sauce out, and it was the best I have ever eaten. There is a Brazilian sauce they have that is incredible as well. All of us left stuffed, and happy.

This is not a cheap meal, around $50 including tax and tip. But as far as I am concerned, it was worth every dime, and we will be going back.


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