See all
380 photos

Miss Favela

Brazilian Restaurant$$$$

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Save

Miss Favela

7.3^/10

590

ratings

"Caipirinha, great meats and live music....what's not to love?"(21 Tips)
"Would recommend Carioca."(3 Tips)
"Best Brazilian aftenoon hangout...Good food and live music!!!"(16 Tips)
"Love the atmosphere, the music, live samba band, the food."(2 Tips)

132 Tips and reviews

Filter:

caipirinhas
live music
Brazilian food
dancing
carioca
trendy
good for dates
casual
good for groups
balcony
bar
orange juice
samba
good for singles
eggs
pitchers
crowded
lunch
rice
good for special occasions
(15 more)

Sort:

Popular
Recent

Tilman BeneckeFebruary 11, 2018
Cash only. Only parts of the menu were available, Music too loud. Waiter rewarded himself with 20% gratuity and included it on our bill as if we were not able to decide by ourself. Food was boring...
Brasil LiveApril 22, 2013
Samba and Bahia night every Friday at Miss Favela. Really great brazilian band starts playing at 10pm. The place gets really busy so get there early if you want a seat for dinner.
Ibrahim ZeghzeghiMarch 16, 2014
Mmmmm... Kinda overpriced but cool location. Now if you want a really good Brazilian restaurant you should try Favela Grill in Astoria!
Emilia AllonsoJuly 3, 2016
From a Brazilian born and raised: the food is meh except for the bolinhos de bacalhau; go for the caipirinha de limao, others are just mixed drinks, not real caipis; the atmosphere is nice though
Chris GellesJuly 5, 2015
One of the most obnoxious sidewalk crowds I've encountered in my decade of Williamsburg-livin'. Please don't be those people.
Ali BriggsMarch 16, 2014
This is definitely an afternoon drinking spot, dead on weekend evenings. Might have something to do with the feeling of being in a mafia movie under the Williamsburg bridge...
Lindi SantanaOctober 9, 2017
Food it’s ok ,but service it’s really bad We waited for almost an hour to have our order.A $30 fee was charged because we brought a cake and had they cut it , they don’t split the bill if you ask it .
AlcioneSeptember 16, 2012
Saturday lunch is great. Live samba music, savory steak and beautiful people. Have a caipirinha on the terrace. #perfectsaturday
Natalie VApril 11, 2017
The music was really fun but it was so crowded. Of course, it was a Saturday night so that was expected, but felt like they should have capped the number of people inside at some point.
En Foco IncMarch 2, 2014
The most watered down caipirinhas I've had; não valeu a pena. The music & dancing however was fantastic!
Kimmie OhhDecember 6, 2019
Get the bife a cavalo - steak, 2 eggs, rice, beans & farofa.
MireyaDecember 16, 2018
Picadinho carioca was very good for brunch!! 😀
Pratheeksha KSFebruary 24, 2019
On Saturdays you gotta eat up to $20 pp. Doesn't include drinks. Strange rule. But good service and yucca fries
Clarice FNovember 5, 2011
20 dollar cover, loud and super packed. If you're looking for a Brazilian restaurant in Williamsburg I say go to Beco.
Jastine KhoJuly 11, 2017
The service here is terrible and nothing special to note about the food. However, the upside is that the cocktails are strong and delicious.
Bervely VictorinMarch 10, 2013
Amazing authentic everything i.e. drinks, food, experience. Top ten for sure
MireyaOctober 26, 2018
Amazing caipiroskas! The pitcher is worth it!! 😃
Jarryd-Lee MandySeptember 22, 2017
The little waiter had the worst attitude and service ever. Good food but cash only, no specials unless at the bar. Would never go again or recommend .
Jeanette GonzalezAugust 4, 2013
Delicious! The calamari was cooked perfectly. Be patient with the service :)
Saif DiaApril 17, 2016
Cash only. You'll need a good amount of it if you're drinking pitchers
gigi g.April 27, 2014
Meh. I'm Brazilian and wasn't impressed. To start with, the food is not authentic. Waiters only care about money. If you don't want to order more food, they'll kick you out. NOT the Brazilian way.
Nicole SchmidtApril 9, 2018
The manager/staff were so rude. My two friends and I were told that we weren't "spending enough money to sit down and eat." We were going to spend over $150 and it's CASH ONY.
Harsh MallApril 11, 2015
Cash only, but there's an ATM in the last restroom.
Alex CancelApril 27, 2013
The live music here is amazing! This is definitely a staple!
Paola GuerreroAugust 17, 2013
The best hot sauce in town.
Vitor AndradeSeptember 24, 2015
Food is okay but service is the worst. They kick you out to quickly get other costumers even if you're still eating and consuming beverages. No respect.
Infrathin OhmNovember 29, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Having a drink of chacaca here is like getting a smoothie and a shot of liquor all at once. Bartenders are very nice. It's relaxed and festive. A joy of a place.
Escape CardonaDecember 10, 2015
The food is great. The pitchers of caipirinha are strong but you'll forget and order more once the live samba band starts playing. Don't be shy. Make sure to dance.
Rosa Munoz XicolaAugust 31, 2014
Their host does not know shit about doing a good job. Clueless
Baxters Brain BaxtersbrainJune 16, 2012
Make sure to crab yourself a Corona Familiar!
Kimmie OhhDecember 6, 2019
They are a cash only restaurant!
amNewYorkOctober 24, 2011
Samba music lives under the Williamsburg Bridge thanks to this roomy Brazilian restaurant/bar.
Isabel KatzJune 25, 2018
Ambience and open air seating
Camilo GallardoJuly 21, 2011
$8 lunch special is great! Got the meat with rice and beans. fun brazilian vibes.
Matthew CroswellJuly 21, 2013
Get the charissco (meat platter) for 2. Feeds 3-4
Tim de GierSeptember 22, 2012
Go here for dinner and live music on sunday afternoon.
Fanny GJune 9, 2013
Had the best time here! Danced my butt off! Live band sat 3-6pm
Shiseido RuizFebruary 13, 2010
Carnival festive is in effect. Packed so if you planning to eat. Make reservation and plan to wait a bit. Good looking fun crowd.
SebMarch 24, 2019
The owner Angela is just a downer. She assaulted me when I gave her feedback about my bad experience at her bar and one of the owners tried to hit me saying that I "should get a wife" # homophobic
Diffuse BrooklynApril 26, 2014
Best Appetizer - Fried Calamari
NicoleFebruary 16, 2017
Small, lively place with friendly staff. Make a reservation for weekend brunch or be prepared to wait at least an hour. Once the live music starts it gets too loud to talk/hear. Great drinks & food.
Gustavo DoriettoJune 27, 2018
This place is a theme park. It’s not Brazilian at all. (I’m Brazilian, btw) They will put all their friends ahead of you if there’s a wait. I guess it is Brazilian, after all! Go to Berimbau instead.
Michelle PolerOctober 4, 2018
I used to love this place, sad to see how they reduced the portions and increased the prices. On top of that: slow service and bad quality overall 😩
Cynthia FetySeptember 18, 2011
$20 min per person for food on saturdays per table. The food has improved but if I go back I'd get there early & hang at the bar.
Claudia FilthJuly 8, 2015
Worst service and when our waitress asked if we needed change, had the audacity of taking her tip out before returning the difference.
Olivier VijvermanMay 4, 2013
Good food, good atmosphere and lethal caipiriñhas..
Adrienne HudspethAugust 13, 2010
Go on saturday afternoons for a wild, sweaty dance party. Beware the pitchers, one will knock you on your ass.
Borja BurgosJuly 3, 2016
Overpriced. Uncomfortable seating. Good food. Can be unpleasant when crowded.
AndreaJuly 17, 2011
Eat outside and you can watch your bike. Hearty brunch..fried beef empanadas. Nommmmnomm
Shauna BellowFebruary 10, 2013
Get the Acai Granola!

1 2 3

380 Photos

Miss Favela

Related Searches

You might also like

Places people like to go after Miss Favela

Appears on 573 lists

Top places in the area

Is this your business? Claim it now.