Chima Steakhouse - Fort Lauderdale

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   Kelly

   VIP

   Fort Lauderdale

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service ! Wonderful atmoshere . We are there every Christmas Eve xxx
   

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   Jodi

   VIP

   Toronto

   27 reviews

   2.0

   27 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Prepare to wait. Our rez was for 6:30. We sat down at 7:40 - this has happened twice now. Overall everything was disappointing except the food - beef. The salad bar was a mess , I had to send my drink back twice , we had to ask for salmon 3 times. It was so noisy we could barely hear each other. We usually go once a year to Chima. Think we will pass on this restaurant. It’s gone downhill quickly.
   

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   Kari

   Fort Lauderdale

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The food and service is always exceptional at Chima. We've been to other Brazilian steakhouses and we always wish we had gone to Chima instead!Our latest visit we were there for Christmas Eve. It was busy, as expected, the food and service were still great. Our only complaint was that the room temperature was extremely cold, we hurried to get out, and put the seat heaters on in the car.
   

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   Roberto

   Hawaii

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff was wonderful. Also, thanks for the change of the crew of parking arrangements
   

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   Lesley

   Fort Lauderdale

   37 reviews

   5.0

   37 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Husband’s favorite restaurant for years. Came for his birthday which is on Christmas Eve’s Eve. More people than I expected for a Monday. Staff were great but limited. Restaurant was packed when we left at 8:00. Needed more wait staff for tables. But, food was good and of course we will be back.
   

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   Lori

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   Detroit

   39 reviews

   3.0

   39 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was fantastic, but unfortunately our service was lacking. Although three of us were seasoned veterans of Chima, two weren't and the servers didn't explain to them how to enjoy their experience. We were never told about our menu options: full rodizio menu, limited rodizio menu, or salad bar only. One of our guests had researched her options in advance so fortunately the full menu wasn't wasted on her. We waited quite a while for drinks (understandable, the bartender was busy). But a "dry, up martini" turned into vodka on the rocks; a bottle of chardonnay came out with champagne flutes; and a dirty martini came out without garnishment. Honestly, the one server tasked with fulfilling our drink orders seemed very inexperienced. Using digital tablets for the cocktail menu is an awful idea! One tablet for a table of six? It took forever for each of us to look over the drink menu and decide. And then it disappears so if you wanted something different for a second round, you had to go searching for a tablet. Unfortunately this experience will likely keep us from returning any time soon. When a restaurant boasts about providing "excellent service" and charges premium prices accordingly, it is really disappointing when it falls short.
   

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   David

   Miami

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I had an amazing time. We left very full and happy. Our server was very nice and took great care of us.
   

   Chima Steakhouse - Fort LauderdaleResponded 2 days ago

   Hi David, Thank you for your lovely review! It’s wonderful to know that you and your wife enjoyed your time with us and felt so well taken care of by your server. Thank you so much for visiting Chima Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale, and we hope to see you again soon!
   

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   SILVIA

   Naples

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Chima’s in Fort Lauderdale is a great spot if you’re a fan of diverse cuts of meat. While the seafood selection is a bit limited, the generous portions ensure you’ll leave fully satisfied. It’s definitely worth a visit for a hearty and flavorful meal. Our waiter, Víctor, took exceptional care of our group of 8 during a team outing. Despite being new, his attentiveness and professionalism stood out, making the entire dining experience even better. He made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening, which added a special touch to our meal. Chima’s is a solid choice for a memorable dinner in Fort Lauderdale!
   

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   John

   Fort Lauderdale

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The service was fantastic as the server and staff were very attentive. There was a large amount and variety of food, and almost all of it was delicious. The chicken I received was a bit dry though. Also there was a very large party of about 20 people, who were extremely loud and annoying. They were shouting, all laughing at the same time, cheering and screaming. It was far too much noise. I saw a few patrons around them and us look at them with negative expressions.
   

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    Beth

    Fort Lauderdale

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Perfect dining experience. We will be returning for sure. The ambiance is amazing and the food is excellent.
    

    Chima Steakhouse - Fort LauderdaleResponded 2 days ago

    Hi Beth, We’re so glad to hear you had a perfect dining experience! Your praise for the amazing ambiance and excellent food means so much to us. We can’t wait to see you again! Thank you so much for visiting Chima Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale.
    

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