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Comment: What do you think of all-you-can-eat South American steakhouse restaurants?
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
GERMANTOWN — A Germantown chiropractor has reached into his — and the town's — past to open a South American-style steakhouse just down the street from his clinic.
Rudy's Churrascaria has opened at 42 N. Main St. in the former Germantown Opera House, which was built in 1872.
The restaurant serves rotisserie-cooked meats in the Brazilian and Argentinian steakhouse tradition — "what I grew up eating," said Dr. Rudy Mejia, who owns the restaurant along with his wife, Dr. Colette Mejia, and his brother and sister-in-law, German and Patsy Mejia. The restaurant serves an all-you-can-eat rotisserie meats option for $21.95.
Mejia grew up in Colombia. His father worked as a gaucho, or South American cowboy, in Argentina and later operated his own steakhouse-style restaurant, Mejia said.
Mejia said he purchased the former opera house and was looking for ways to promote Germantown's downtown district when he decided to open the steakhouse.
Rudy's Churrascaria is open from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It serves beer and wine, and Mejia said he plans to add spirits in the coming weeks, along with a Sunday brunch service.
The restaurant's phone number is (937) 353-7375.
Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2258 or mfisher@DaytonDailyNews.com.
Comments
By TMCDONALD
August 27, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this
I was visiting Dayton and my friends took me to Rudy’s. The meat was awesome and the staff were nice, especially German Mejia- the manager. We managed to save room for the Tres Leches desert and it was great as well. The prices are very reasonable for what you get and you won’t leave hungry, that’s for sure. It was a very nice change of pace from the generic steakhouses that we are accustomed to, will go back next time I’m in the area. Just wish we had a Churrascaria in my own hometown!
By Dominic
August 8, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this
The food was excellent and reasonably priced. The all you can eat option was around $21, however almost all of the other menu options were under $10. The people are friendly and happy to talk to you. We came from Springboro and it took less than 20 minutes to get there, so it was not much farther than any of the chain restaurants near the dayton mall. Overall it was an excellent experience, and I would recommend it to any carnivore.
By Elisa
July 29, 2008 12:03 AM | Link to this
The food was too expensive and you did not get much for your money. Some of the items listed on the menu were not available. The carpet was very dirty.
By CAT
July 8, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
We visited Thursday(7-3) Upsides: The food was better than I could have ever imagined. Delicious in every way. Great atmosphere, wait staff was attentive & the menu had a great variety. Did I mention that the food was wonderful? And for $21? Great deal. Downside: Building was difficult to find due to lack of signage. When we walked in, we were ignored by the bartender, despite several attempts to get his attention. The dining room is too small for the number of tables. Rating:8 out of 10.
By Brigitte Luson
July 3, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this
I’ve been to South America, especially Brazil and Argentina many times. I would have never imagined a South American Steakhouse in Germantown, Ohio, since this style of steakhouses are only seen in the major U.S. cities like New York, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Miami etc… To my surprise, the prices were very similar to those in South America, but what impressed me the most was the similarity in tase to the food in Brazil. These people deserve great success.
By TBill
July 1, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this
What a tough job: “this restaurant is opening; this one is closing.” Big deal. And, just what we fat Americans need, another AYCE restaurant! I don’t care if it’s in Newcome Tavern; what’s the age of the building or the fact he’s a doctor have to do with the food? Jeez! Yeah, and I need to drive to Germantown to eat out, too!! Right.
By Jan
July 1, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this
You don’t have to get the 21.95 all- you- can- eat option. They have a varied menu…Tapas,sandwiches,etc. That was one of the things I liked about it. Food was excellent.
By The MAN
July 1, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this
HHHOOORRAAAAYYYY for the good Doctor!!! I don’t EVEN think any of the p#ssies like jimbo-donky-breathed-one will EVEN be able to get there OR read a menu since he DOES NOT KNOW THE ENGLISH language…sooo us BEEF eaters will enjoy ourselves at the Doc’s new steakhouse…while the jimbo-hanna-banana-breathed-one[and THERE ARE MANY!!!!]tries to find out WHAT IS THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE!!!! HA !!!! GGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOO Doc !!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Jimbo
July 1, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this
What the phuque is a dearth? Is he a country singer, Dearth Brooks?
By Jimbo
July 1, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this
What the phuque is a dearth? Is he a country singer, Dearth Brooks?
By Mark Meintel
July 1, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
This could be very good news, but I will reserve judgement until I experience dining at the establishment. I can tell you from dining in Brazil and othet Brazilian style steakhouses that Cena is a very poor imatation of the authentic Brazilian Steakhouse.
By Janice
July 1, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this
Having just returned from South America a few months ago, I’m really looking forward to this. Wish there were more South American restuarants around!
By Good luck
July 1, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
There is an absolute dearth of South American food in Ohio, so this is good news. Cena may do well now that they have a regular lunch menu. I hope the good doctor is able to follow suit. $21.95 is a very good price for this sort of food.
By Nichole
July 1, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this
Since I live in Germantown, I feel that I must support the businesses in my community. Dr. Mejia has a fantastic restaurant. The food is outstanding and the atmosphere is nice. He has perfectly paired great food and local history.
By Shawn I.
July 1, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this
I love Cena in Miamisburgh. The one problem is that its pricey. I think $31.00 for the all you can eat dinner. I’ll definitely give this new place a try for $10/pp less.
By CAT
July 1, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this
You really have to admire someone who opens a new business, especially a restaurant, right now. I’m not into ‘all you can eat’ places but I’m anxious to try it out if for no other reason than to support the ‘little’ guy.
By Sara
July 1, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this
I tried the one in Deerfield Township when it was open— Amor de Brazil. It was very good, but it was way too much food for one person with the all you can eat option. Ultimately it went out of busiess because it wasn’t the type of place you go back to all the time—- you would explode from all of the food. If they could have had a single portion option, not solely the all you can eat, I think they would have done a better busines.