Insider Pages Reviews for Yolie's Brazilian Steakhouse & Seafood

1 Stars: Talk about being annoyed... (by Michael T.)

Michael T. — Sun, 31 May 2009 05:06:00 GMT

I took my family and employees here for a company dinner. It was supposed to be an evening of fun and good dinner. As far as the food it was OK, but the service totally blew. The owner kept coming around and interrupting our conversations to talk about his food. The owner is not even brazilian and really pissed me off with how annoying he was! I told him for almost 45 minutes I wanted the check and he completely ignored me. Not only that, they had at least 3-4 helpers there and couldn't seem to refill our drinks fast enough. I will never go to this establishment again! I have a really bad taste in my mouth now.

Bottom line is I was so annoyed and upset by this place that I just had to write this review and try and save someone else from a 2-3 hour ordeal. Also, it was incredibly hard to find!!!

4 Stars: dinner anyone (by Nicole B.)

Nicole B. — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

I like this place alot the staff was nice and friendly The food was tasty the price nice and the waiter we had was nice. The special that they had the night we went where a great value the chef selections where dead on for the night we where there. I have take a frew friends here.

3 Stars: A Brazilian steakhouse in Las Vegas (by jayzao E.)

jayzao E. — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:35:00 GMT

Yole's is a Churrascaria which is a Brazilian barbacue modeled after such famous restaurants like Fogo du Chao and Texas de Brazil. The food is served gaucho style like the traditions in northern Brazil. But that is where the similarities end.
The food is just Ok and the meals are spendy. The Caiprihna is not fantastic either.
There are better choices for this style of cuisine in Las Vegas.

4 Stars: Good Meal (by Melissa C.)

Melissa C. — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:19:00 GMT

My first trip to a brazilian restaurant. Went with 3 other people. Lots of food. The meat was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. I enjoyed the meal and the atmosphere

5 Stars: Wonderful exopierence and great Brazillian food (by kenterry)

kenterry — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

I went with a group and we all had a wonderful time. One of the group made a reservation for 10...we showed up with 18. They handled it seamlessly.

We sampled some of almost everything since it was served in courses and carved for each person. The drinks were also very good and the service impeccable.

Definately woth finding when you visit Vegas.

5 Stars: Yolies is a Great Place! (by lvmassage2u)

lvmassage2u — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT

I have been going to Yolies for 10 years. I have been there so many times that I have became very close to the owner and staff. After reading all the reviews, I had to laugh. Every restaurant has its moments wether the staff be a little slow or not quick enough. I always have a good time when I go and dine at Yolies. The atmosphere is great, the food is wonderful. I found it odd that someone said that there was not enough food. I do not know what they ate but obvious they did not do the all you can eat or they would not be making that kind of remark... I highly recommend that for anyone who is looking for their money's worth. Yolie has a great variety of wine to choose from.
I had attended a company party there for Christmas a few years back and she put on one of the best holiday spreads I have ever had in my life.
Do not believe everything you read on these review and take a chance and you make your own conclusions of what your experience was eating at Yolies. I think you will Love it!

5 Stars: I love this place!!! (by Euphrosyn7)

Euphrosyn7 — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT

This is not your typical Brazilian restaurant. It's fine dining at it's best. I took a few co-workers out for dinner and they loved it! The wait staff is amazing and patient. They were not abrasive while bringing over the new dishes. It was perfect. All the food was cooked well. The drinks were made very well also! Defiantly recommend for couples or large parties.

1 Stars: What a disgrace!!!! This is not your typical Brazilian Steakhouse!!!! (by dinnerisonme)

dinnerisonme — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Being a Brazilian native, I am embarrassed to recommend anyone to this restaurant. I can't even believe the owner has the courage to categorize this restaurant as Brazilian Steakhouse because it is NOTHING like the real "Rodizio" in Brazil.

To begin with, the restaurant host is italian and very annoying! The food was horrible!!! Dry steaks, too well done or rare. Not to mention how pricy it was! For $36 per person, you are better off spending another $10 and going to the Wynn buffet. Sounds like a good deal when they tell you its all you can eat steak, but there is not even a salad bar like the original Rodizios in Brazil, and the salad dressing they were so proud of was RANCH dressing!!!!

The guys that come cut the steak at your table carry these huge knifes and barely know how to slice the steak. Their knifes are dull!!! (Be careful if you sit next to where they cut the steak.) In addition, they place the steak in your place using their knifes.

I am still waiting for a good Brazilian Steakhouse to be opened here in Las Vegas. I hear Fogo de Chao will open next year. Until then, Yolie's restaurant is a disgrace and I don't know how they can stay in business!!!! Spend your $36 per person somewhere else with better food, service and atmosphere!!!

This was my first and last time at Yolie's. Honestly.. I would not even go back for a free meal!

5 Stars: The Best Brazilian Steakhouse in Las Vegas! (by camom5)

camom5 — Tue, 29 May 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Every year my family come in for Memorial Day weekend. Last year we ate at the Brazilian Steakhouse in the Aladdin called Pampas, what a disappointment. This year while staying at Cancun Resort, we asked the spa manager of Hands ON Massage & Spa inside the Cancun Resort where to go for great Brazilian food. The first words without hesitation out of his mouth is Yolies. He said he knew the owner personally and she knows how to run an awesome restaurant. Scott has ate there many times and has always had a great time eating there with their friends. He also said they had their company Christmas part there in 2005 and it was just over the top. So we took him for his word and he was right on the money... The service was great, the waiters interacted with the kids and made them feel special. It was just not about the adults. There was so much food to choose from. We all had the mixed grill that was all you can eat. I did not make it through all the meats. My husband Jim and our 2 sons over ate, but they got their money's worth. We will make this a regular tradition to stop in and eat while in Las Vegas. I am so glad that Scott and Hands On Massage & Spa recommended Yolies to us. We were tired of burgers and french fries.

5 Stars: Off the strip but worth it (by ShortMartian)

ShortMartian — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Every time I come to Las Vegas I make a point of eating at Yolie's. The owner actually cares about the dining experience of his patrons. He constantly works the floor, making wine recommendations, etc. The meat buffet is out of this world. The meat is always juicy and delicious. The waiters are friendly and provide prompt and courteous service. I wish I had a Yolie's where I live!

5 Stars: One of the Best this side of Rio! (by mikeedmiston)

mikeedmiston — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:00:00 GMT

After reading the other reviews I had to set the record straight! I am not sure where these negative people have been eating but it certainly is not the Yolie's Brazilian Steakhouse in Las Vegas. This restaurant has been in business for 20 years in the same location and original owner. ( Anyone familiar w/Vegas, knows this is a record few have achieved) The entire experience of dining at Yolies is AWESOME...Yolie's smile greeting you at the door set's the stage for the tasty feast you are about to enjoy. There is not a place in vegas where you can get a dinner this tasty and fullfilling in all of Vegas. There is something for everybody. Sausage, chicken, bacon wrapped turkey, top sirloin, tri-tip, pork, and lamb......all marinated and mesquite grilled on skewers and served sizziling to your table (did I mention these meats are all you can eat?) If you so desire you also, have a choice of soup or salad, and your meal also includes your starches and veggies, bread & a wonderful homemade salsa. Drinks....what a bar...you will be hard pressed to find a better more diversly stocked bar anywhere. ie, extensive wine list, bottled beers, spirts of every kind.. So what if you have to pay for a refill.....the food and service far out shine the cost of a soda.
This review is written by someone whos has been eating at Yolies almost weekly for years. Enjoy!

5 Stars: Awesome Time! (by perangelfire)

perangelfire — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:00:00 GMT

I would have to say that the only negative things about this place are the location and the drinks. It's kind of hard to find if you don't know where you're going. The sign is kind of hidden but there is another sign out on the street at the intersection you turn in. Also drinks can be expensive if you have anything but tap water (not the bottle water because that was expensive too). I got bottl e water however and it lasted my and my boyfriend the whole night.

The only thing that I would suggest is the Brazillian Barbeque all you can eat meal which is I think $35 a person. What that is is an endless helping of meat, rice, steamed veggies and potatoes. First they bring out a salad which has a dijon dresing on top. Then they bring out 7 kinds of meats one by one. Bacon wrapped turkey, chicken, sausage, lamb, pork, sirlion, and tri tip (I think). The waiter brings out the meat that is still sizzling on the skewer and cuts some off for you and puts it on your plate. After all meats are through, you can ask for another helping of anything. Very delicious if you like meat haha!

I would definately recommend this to anyone as the restaurant was clean and it was a fabulous experience with the owner coming around to check on us every so often asking us how we liked everything and if we wanted something else. Very personable and friendly restaurant.

1 Stars: WORST RESTAURANT IN THE COUNTRY (by joeljvirtue)

joeljvirtue — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 09:00:00 GMT

This place was horrible. Not only poor food but it was topped by poor service. This place has to be the worst in the country.

4 Stars: Great Food, Great Service..Fun Dining (by mgolper)

mgolper — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 09:00:00 GMT

I've heard mixed reviews regarding this joint. My girlfriend and I decided to check it out. We got the reccomended all you can eat meat fest or whatever they want to call it. I was very, very, very impressed with the service. The manager (possibly owner?) of the restaurant was a very jovial man who loved to make sure that everyone was enjoying their dinner, and boy was I. So much to eat and so much to choose from. I could barely walk when I got out of there. My girlfriend, who initially had her reservations about the place because of some of the reviews she had read, loved the meal as well.

The restaurant itself doesn't appear to your classy trendy basic Las Vegas joint on the inside, but the service you'll receive and the great and bountiful amount of food you get makes the experience quite fun.

5 Stars: Wonerful Service (by shyadina)

shyadina — Mon, 11 Oct 2004 09:00:00 GMT

I have always had wonderful service, and the food was, bar none, expertly prepaid. I have always looked forward to our outing at Yoli's.

1 Stars: I registered just to write this review (by bippi)

bippi — Mon, 06 Sep 2004 09:00:00 GMT

The service at Yolie's was, bar-none, the worst I've ever, ever, ever, ever experienced on the planet. They charge for drink refills on coke. The waiter was less than kind to us in the way we were treated, and the food, for as poor as it was, never came. My wife and I got fed-up with how bad it was going and left.

1 Stars: The Worst Food In Vegas (by jazhawk)

jazhawk — Tue, 13 Jul 2004 09:00:00 GMT

If youve ever had the pleasure of experiencing the great cooks that create these extremely appetizing foods with great, no, fantastic service in a comfortable environment at a place called Claim Jumpers then youll understand when I tell you Yolies Steakhouse is the complete opposite of that.

The first 5 meats were much too over cooked and completely dried out. Not to mention the amount of charred, burned material covering the meat. I could not eat it fearing a severe case of heartburn from doing so. I complained and they didn't care.
Stay away from this place! Trust me when I tell you, it is the worse place I have ever eaten in all of Las Vegas.

In my opinion, you will have a better dining experience at a fast food restaurant.

1 Stars: do not waste your time (by shaunbrien)

shaunbrien — Mon, 07 Jun 2004 09:00:00 GMT

This place was awful! The steak was cold and overcooked. We were the only party in the entire restaurant, that should of told us something. There are too many places to go and eat. Dont waste your time or effort on this one.

1 Stars: Not authentic, overpriced (by adamo132)

adamo132 — Thu, 13 May 2004 09:00:00 GMT

If you have ever experienced a Brazilian bbq in Brazil or in NY at Plataforma, don't go here. It is a very poor attempt. No salad bar, just a cup of black bean soup or some limp lettuce! The meat that follows certainly is not good quality and in almost all cases overcooked! Not a rare, nor medium rare skewer came near us all night.

Do yourself a favor, in a city with great restaurants don't waste your time visiting this one.