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Circus

132 E. 61st St., New York, NY 10065
nr. Lexington Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-223-2566 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: Brazilian
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Official Website

circusrestaurante.com

Hours

Sun, 5pm-10:30pm; Mon, noon-10:30pm; Tue-Wed, noon-11pm; Thu-Sat, noon-11:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6 at 59th St.; N, R, W at Lexington Ave.-59th St.

Prices

$18-$26

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Delivery
  • Good for Groups
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

57th St. to 66th St., Second Ave. to Fifth Ave.

Profile

Named after the circus drawings on the walls, this bustling Upper East Side eatery specializes in nouvelle Brazilian cuisine: delicious flaky empanadas stuffed with chicken and mustard, pan-seared salmon steak with potato crust, and shiitake mushrooms in shrimp sauce. A boisterous late-night crowd comes for dishes prepared with typical South American ingredients such as coconut, beans, rice and fruits. Circus is also a recommended spot for Brazil's national dish, feijoada, black bean stew with pork, beef and sausage served with collard greens and rice. Like the country from which its cuisine hails, Circus's atmosphere is casual, and you might find yourself talking to your alluring, fun-loving neighbors by evening’s end. — Tom Samiljan

Prix-Fixe Menu

Daily, noon-3:30 p.m.; three-course lunch, $21

Recommended Dishes

Chicken empanadas, $8; sugpan-seared salmon steak with potato crust, $21; feijoada, $26

9.0 "Highly Recommended"
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100% Would you go back?
100% Would you take a date?
60% Would you take kids?
80% Would you go on business?
100% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 9.0
Service: 9.0
Décor: 8.6
Value: 8.8

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casabda from FLBX | Posted on 2/9/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 8
Value: 10

As a frequent traveler to Brasil and married to a Sao Paulo native I think I know authentic Brazilian dishes when I taste them. The feijoada presentation was the real item right down to the sauteed 'coave' or collard greens. Laced with garlic and still green and crunchy. The black bean stew was perfect and the plate finished off with 'farofa' and orange wedges. The Camarao na Maranga shrimp dish was excellent and delicately seasoned. Topped off with a 'Pudim de Leite" flan and a dish of 'Doce de Leite' ice cream and I was transported to my mother-in-laws Sao Paulo dining room on a lazy saturday afternoon. Reasonably priced and attentive service. Well done and muito obrigado.

One of the best!

jag137 from 10013 | Posted on 1/3/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

This restaurant is not only one of the best on the UES, but one of the best in the city. The service is welcoming, courteous, and doesn't rush; the decor is fun; the food is amazing! Everything tastes fresh and perfectly seasoned. Definitely worth many visits!

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