Moderno Churrascaria

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Depth Sounding: This is a composite account from multiple guest experiences, edited to our venue standards for clarity. Individual sailings vary by ship, itinerary, and crew.

Moderno Churrascaria Review: Guest Experience Summary

Introduction. Moderno Churrascaria is NCL's Brazilian steakhouse — a rodízio-style experience where gauchos circle your table with skewers of grilled meats, slicing portions directly onto your plate. The cover charge (~$49) includes the gourmet salad bar, hot sides, and unlimited meat service. Available on select ships fleetwide.

Food & Drinks

The format is rodízio — flip your card to green and the passadores (meat carvers) circle your table with skewers of grilled meats, slicing portions directly onto your plate. The picanha (top sirloin cap) is the cut to watch for — richly beefy with a fat cap that melts on the tongue. The lamb chops and bacon-wrapped chicken are also highlights. The gourmet salad bar deserves more than a quick pass: hearts of palm, marinated artichokes, imported cheeses, and a solid ceviche make it a meal in itself. Honest note: not every cut on the rotation is a winner. The pork loin and sausage tend to be the fillers — edible but forgettable. And if you fill up on bread and salad bar (an easy mistake), you won't have room when the picanha arrives. Pace yourself — the best meats tend to come in the second and third rounds.

Service

The passadores are attentive and know the meats well — ask for recommendations and they'll steer you right. The table service for drinks and sides is efficient. The green-card/red-card system works exactly as it should. One observation: on crowded nights, the interval between meat rounds can stretch, and popular cuts like picanha may pass your table less frequently. If you see it, take it — don't wait for the next round.

Atmosphere

Moderno has a warm, festive energy that suits the all-you-can-eat format — dark woods, mood lighting, and the theater of skewers parading through the room. It's lively without being loud. The salad bar anchors the center of the room and doubles as a visual centerpiece. Group-friendly, family-friendly, and a natural fit for celebrating. Not the most intimate venue on the ship, but that's not really the point here.

Conclusion

Rating: 4.0/5. Moderno is a reliable, fun specialty experience — the picanha is excellent, the salad bar is generous, and the rodízio format makes dinner feel like an event. It sits at 4 rather than higher because the meat quality varies by cut and the experience can feel repetitive if you've done churrascaria on land. For first-timers, it's a blast. For regulars, it's a solid but not surprising night out. Tip: skip the bread basket entirely — your stomach real estate is too valuable.

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