New Brazilian Steakhouse Opens In East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — A new family-run Brazilian steakhouse opened in East Providence on Wednesday.

Minas Café – Brazilian Steakhouse II, located at 315 Waterman Ave., is the second location for the restaurant. Owner Gustavo Da Silva and his family also have a Minas Café in Norwood, Massachusetts, and have owned it for 18 years.

"There's a lot of interest in our cuisine," Da Silva said. "People would travel from Providence and East Providence to our restaurant in Norwood, so we decided the time was right, and we chose East Providence."

Outside Minas Café, The Da Silva family, who are from the Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina areas of Brazil, have been involved with culinary arts for decades. Da Silva's father, Issac Da Silva Neto, spent a combined 40 years in culinary arts between Brazil and the United States.

"We couldn’t do it without the help from everyone here, including my father, my brothers and everyone who has worked hard behind the scenes to make this happen," Da Silva said just before cutting the ribbon on his new venture. “We are going to get to work and are happy to be here in this great city."

"We are delighted to welcome Minas Café here in East Providence," Mayor Bob DaSilva add. "We wish the Da Silva family good luck and good fortune on their new endeavor."