What makes this place good was the amazing staff! Food other than the Rodizio was just ok as we had two other seafood and pasta in cream sauce. Go with the delicious Rodizio it was just delicious and not too salty. Beef and pork ribs, strip steak, sirloin, chicken, shrimp, sausage, and meats... I don't remember what they called. Flan for dessert. Did I mention the excellent staff? this is in the old Iberia location and cool castle like feel. Back next time, I am in town.

Fernandes Steakhouse has become my go-to spot for rodizio, and it consistently earns its four-star rating. While I can't speak to the full extent of their menu, I can attest that their rodizio experience is unparalleled in the area. The waiting staff deserves special recognition for their excellent service. Not only are they efficient and attentive, but they also bring a fun and friendly attitude to the table, enhancing the overall dining experience. One of the standout features of Fernandes Steakhouse is its fair pricing. Despite offering high-quality rodizio, the prices remain reasonable, making it accessible to a wide range of diners. In summary, if you're craving a delicious rodizio experience served with a side of great service and fair prices, Fernandes Steakhouse is the place to be. While I can't comment on their full menu, their rodizio alone makes it a top choice in the area.

You are in for a treat whether you make this an occasion place (I always come here for my birthday at a minimum), or just want to explore the best darn rodizio lineup Newark has to offer, and that is saying something given that Newark has many options from which to choose on the Brazilian/Portuguese front. This place is MASSIVE, beautifully and thoughtfully decorated. You get the feeling that whoever designed it had an unlimited budget and free reign creatively. They spared no expense to make you feel like you are walking into a whole different world, even when you just walk in. You'll walk through many doors, adding to the mystery, and then before you are seated, you will notice the meat display in the waiting area. Nice touch, gets the appetite going! All of their steaks, and really any of the meats in general are going to be good. On this particular night, we tried the fish, lamb, beef, beef ribs, and I of course got the rodizio option which included sausage, pork, beef rib, and the best of all ... picanha (cap steak)! If you've never had cap steak, it is the king of all cuts. It melts in your mouth. Don't cut the fat off, it melts in your mouth like butter, and mixes in with the meat and salt flavors like a rush of flavor into your mouth. NEVER gets old! Whether you wind up downstairs or upstairs, you will be sure to get excellent service and food. Don't hesitate to try the Sangria, it is excellent, as is their selection of Portuguese and Spanish wines. We polished it off with some flan, then visited the bartender for our after dinner drinks. Don't forget to tip your rodizio crew, there is a separate box near the open kitchen, where you get to watch them perform their art. Don't be surprised if you see me there, staring at the meats.

Very clean and rustic style steakhouse...felt like I was in Aspen or some lodge which was cool. The people were all extra friendly which completed the overall vibe. Sausage appetizer - this was good but too much for 2 people to share. Do this family style. Shrimp appetizer - really good tasty buttery shrimp Lunch special meat plate (sorry forgot what it was called) - this was a plate of three different meats, picanha, ribeye and some other meat that basically was great but put me into a food coma. I would come for dinner as you don't want to do much after having access to this much meat! Highly advise to come here!

came here with my coworkers the other night to get drinks & food. GREAT time-fun with great atmosphere; however they close early (10pm)and basically kicked us out :( so to start, there's ample amount of parking in the parking lot and street parking for free. the place itself is HUGE and so you can bring a big group and they can accomodate you OR you can have an intimate, romantic dinner to (can do both). unfortunately the bathroom is down the stairs and there is absolutely no signal down there. the service is phenomenal, the waiters have great recommendations, are attentive and they even gave us a wine as service. the food itself wasn't bad (just a bit on the expensive side comparative to the other restaurants in the area and a bit bland). my friends got the all you can eat steak option which was absolutely delicious but it's only one type of meat (comparative to fogo de chao where you can get all different cuts of meat). the drinks are delicious & reasonable priced! along w/ the dessert! Overall definitely recommend !

4.5 if I could. Saturday night, made a reservation. Valet parking is clutch. Not too busy but good energy! Service was great, full bar. Really enjoyed my white sangria. 3 of us got rodizio, but I got an order of garlic shrimp to start - it was really good- and then the rack of lamb. I give them credit for pacing the rodizio around my meal. Good selections for the rodizio, and it comes with plenty of sides. Got a coconut sorbet and caramel cheesecake for dessert. We left full and happy!!

After about a week of recovering from the incredible amount of meat I consumed at Fernandes, I think I'm ready to review. The rodizio Just. Kept. Coming. Don't get me wrong, the servers were hyper attentive, constantly stopping by to refill waters and ask if we wanted more of anything, but how do you tell someone to quit bringing you meat? It's like telling the birds not to sing, or the rain not to fall. The avalanche of meats will continue, and you'll enjoy every one. I loved the variety of meats and cheeses available here: sausage, chicken, turkey, lamb, flank steak, filet, Sirloin, ham and cheese, cheese, and another half dozen I'm sure I forgot. Out of all the options, only one (the ham and cheese) felt underwhelming. While most (all) of the meats are smoked, I'd say only a couple had a heavy smoke flavor. Most were seared well and just had a hint of smoke that accentuated the flavor. And let me just reiterate, the service was impeccable. My water never fell below half full, and towards the end of the meal when I wanted more, they rushed right over with all my favorite hits. If I had any critique at all, it'd be that they should have built this spot closer to my house so I could eat there more often.

Super extensive menu and super friendly staff Downside is definitely their tiny parking lot. They really cram people in there. I had the 16 Oz filet with shrimp. I ordered it medium. Portion sizes are large. They also have a super extensive dessert menu (like I'm talking at least 20 options). For large parties they do NOT do separate checks but are able to run multiple cards. Others in my group ordered different steaks and pasta dishes. All appeared to be super satisfied with their choices.