Samba Grille (Houston, TX)

Brazilian Rodizío ambiance and the value-driven South American wine-list define this Texan spot.

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With elegant décor and soft lighting,Samba Grille aims to recreate a Brazilian Rodizío, but through a more intimate dining experience. The house offers a full à la carte menu of the country’s authentic dishes.

Destination Bottles:

Domaine de Souviou 1988 Bandol
Carmelo Patti 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)
Cousiño-Macul 2009 Sauvignon Gris (Maipo Valley)

Sommelier Marc Borel has carefully selected a value driven wine list with a number of releases exclusive to Houston. The extensive South American wine list is balanced by offerings from throughout the world.

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For more Texas restaurants, visit Al Biernat's, Lake Austin Spa Resort, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Stephan Pyles and The Mansion Restaurant.

Hot Recipe: Shrimp & Fish Ceviche

Perfect for a hot summer day, this tangy ceviche is served chilled alongside fried plantains.

8 ounces shrimp (16/20 per pound), peeled and cleaned
1 pound red snapper, freshly sliced
2 ounces lemon juice
2 ounces lime juice
1 ounce pickled jalapeño juice (from canned pickled jalapeños)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
3 ounces red onion, julienned
2 jalapeño peppers, julienned (no seeds or vines)
2 Roma tomatoes, julienned
½ bunch cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

To prepare the shrimp: Boil salted water. Prepare an ice bath and set aside. When water is boiling, poach shrimp for just 30 seconds. Plunge into ice water, then drain.

To prepare the snapper: Combine red snapper, lemon and lime juices, pickled jalapeño juice, and kosher salt to taste. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to 2 hours.

To make ceviche: Mix onions, jalapeño peppers and tomatoes. Combine with snapper mixture andshrimp. Garnish with cilantro. Serves 6.