New Brazilian steakhouse to open in Middletown at the former Crab Du Jour. What to expect
A new Brazilian steakhouse is carving its way into Middletown.
Leblon Steak, a fine dining restaurant centered around an all-you-can-eat rodizio experience, is opening this summer at the former Crab Du Jour property on East Lincoln Highway.
This will be the second location for Leblon Steak, which first opened three years ago in Hillsdale, New Jersey, under restauranteur Wellington Brito, who brings with him more than 20 years of restaurant experience using flavors inspired by his Brazilian upbringing.
“I want to bring my guests to the finest Rio de Janeiro food scene without leaving the country by bringing a piece of Brazil to Middletown,” said Brito, who has brought on Susana Aguero, of New Hope, as co-owner of the Bucks County location.
Currently, they are working to renovate the interior, as they negotiate a liquor license transfer from the previous tenant, Brito said. But with the majority of the work nearing completion, he said they hope to open the restaurant by Aug. 1.
The restaurant will have 220 seats, a 30-foot-long bar and a small private dining room for up to 35 guests. Brazilian artwork and décor will be showcased inside and out, including a large moss mural wall and a marble Christ the Redeemer statue.
“We’ve been looking for locations for about three years and finally found one that was everything that we wanted,” Brito said. “We couldn’t be more excited.”
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What is rodizio?
Rodizio is a signature dining style originating in Brazil where grilled meat is carved directly off of giant skewers and served tableside.
The menu at Leblon Steak in Middletown
Leblon’s all-you-can-eat rodizio includes 15 different cuts of chicken, beef, pork and lamb for one set price, along with a salad bar and hot bar.
The salad bar comes with 40 different offerings, much of it made with farm-to-table ingredients. It incudes everything from Caesar salad and Brazilian chicken salad to ceviche and carpaccio.
The hot bar is stocked with a number of sides to complement the meats, such as rice, beans, chicken fingers and a Brazilian stew called feijoada. Additional Brazilian specialties will also be available on Sundays.
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The bar will highlight a small plates menu alongside specialty drinks centered mainly around caipirinha, sangria and margaritas. Other cocktails, wine and beer will also be served.
Happy hour at Leblon Steak
Happy hour specials are available all day on Sundays and 5–7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sundays will also feature a schedule of live entertainment.
Coming soon to: 1201 E. Lincoln Hwy., Middletown; leblonsteak.com
Reporter Michele Haddon covers local news, small business, economic development, community revitalization, art and culture for The Intelligencer and Bucks County Courier Times at PhillyBurbs.com. Please considering supporting local journalism with a subscription.
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