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Sinhá

Restaurant Latin american restaurant Brazilian restaurant South american restaurant

One of the Top rated Latin american restaurants in Chicago


Address

2018 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60612, United States

Website

sinhaelegantcuisine.com

Contact

+1 312-491-8200

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (260 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 2 to 6 pm
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 2 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 2 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 2 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: delicious (13) buffet (10) experience (10) dining (9) staff (9) restaurant (8) home (8) good (7) cozy (6) love (6)
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  • 5/5 Cris G. 4 years ago on Google • 307 reviews
    A very charming, cozy and pleasant restaurant. The service is fantastic and the food is very delicious. The price is pretty decent too. Worth it for sure. By the way it’s right on the corner of the United Airlines stadium, which is the Chicago Bulls stadium.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carol's C. 2 years ago on Google
    1 of the best dining experiences I've ever had and the Hospitality is tops! Georgina is a Treasure. Come for the buffet stay for the Braxilian Hospitality!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Timo1110 M. 2 years ago on Google
    I absolutely love this place! Hadn't been back in years and just came for a bridal shower. It's just as good as I remember. I love that it's buffet style. I was already full but had to go back to get seconds because it was SOOOOO good. It's so cozy and I love the owner! She makes you feel welcome and like you're at home.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna Marie O. 2 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Georgina (sp?) was a wonderful & hospitable host. We celebrated 2 birthdays and had a great time. It was so nice to go into a home for a traditional Brazilian meal & no family drama. The eclectic decor and ambiance added to the whole experience. The outdoor area is cozy. The city view from the porch was beautiful. I saved this dinner for a special occasion and super happy with the experience. Obrigada!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mickayla J. 1 year ago on Google • 52 reviews
    this place is truly a hidden gem!! the brunch buffet is delicious with so many choices. the patio is the back is a perfect little oasis. the entire staff was so hospitable. i’m still not sure if I loved the food or the staff more.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ty F. 2 months ago on Google • 296 reviews New
    Food was excellent great atmosphere tried it for restaurant week but I will be back

  • 5/5 Rob W. 1 year ago on Google
    It was difficult to stop eating. The food was delicious and the hosts were quite hospitable. I would be surprised if I forget about my experience here anytime soon. It was fantastic.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yumi T. 1 year ago on Google
    A hidden gem! The building stands on its own in a parking lot and we got curious to see what it was about :) Home cooked feels, delicious food, a beautiful space, and a welcoming staff.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maybelle C. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious homemade brazilian meals. the hostess was warm-hearted and very hospitable. the meals differ with each visit, would love to dine here again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris S. 8 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    This was honestly one of the most unique and enjoyable dining experiences I’ve ever had. The restaurant felt so intimate, and is basically set in the basement apartment and courtyard of a family home. The food was literally perfect. You have unlimited access to the buffet which contains sides and salads, and order a main dish. The black beans were the best I’ve ever eaten. The picahna steak was incredibly flavorful and tender. The coconut shrimp dish was incredible, and the Oxtail special served on polenta was simply perfect. The true highlight though was the staff. It felt like they were welcoming you into their own home. Two women working in the open kitchen were so sweet, and our server was a gentleman who was also just great. They were the real treat to the meal, but the whole thing was awesome. Please please go support this super unique place!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sun60626 2 years ago on Google
    I love this place. The owner Georgette has made this place into a cozy space to enjoy delicious home like Brazilian food. Bravo!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erica W. 4 years ago on Google
    💕 such a lovely lady!!!! Adorable courtyard for appetizers before a nice private dinner arranged by a family friend. Amazing watermelon ice cream with chocolate chips that looked like seeds.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffany M. 3 years ago on Google
    As always delicious and we felt like VIP due to ample guest spacing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt G. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful experience. Went for a wedding reception and it was perfect! Chef Jorgina and her staff were excellent hosts, and the food was authentic and delicious. The patio is a beautiful secret garden, and the dining experience was like an intimate dinner party. Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 D T. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely and unique restaurant that feels like you're someone's house guest more than their customer. The food was delicious - you gotta get their little tapioca breads! I also loved their sweet plantains. They have a beautiful outdoor garden too that's shaded by grape vines. It's a very special and intimate dining experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 A. P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great authentic food! You walk in and have appetizers until they are ready to seat you. The food is served buffet style. It's a cozy and warm atmosphere. Servers are nice and very helpful. Can't wait to go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antônio Carlos J. 6 months ago on Google
    OMG! This was one of the most unique experiences I had in my life! As a native Brazilian, I was looking for some Brazilian food in Chicago area and found this place. It is hidden in a residential area. The owner is from Rio de Janeiro. The food was great, the decoration is so interesting, good music, fresh grape juice, I practiced my Portugueseand... the experience was totally worth! I would certainly go back and suggest to anyone!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thelma J. 9 months ago on Google
    Our Senior group of lunch ladies 12 on this outing had a Great catching up on what we are interested in discussing. GREAT FOOD. GREAT SERVICE. GREAT USE OF THE SPACE. LOVED THE DECOR.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L M. 2 years ago on Google
    Georgina meets you at the door like your favorite auntie, into a beautiful and homey dining room on the ground floor of an older restored home minutes away from the United Center. Such a unique ambiance and memorable experience. I’ve been to Brazil, and the food at Sinha is fantastic and authentic. The owner is warm and kind and attentive. We went to fancy Italian restaurants and steak houses during our visit to Chicago, but the best dining experience we had during our stay was at Sinha. I have nothing but good things to say, and I cannot wait to return for the food and Georgina’s hospitality. 10 stars!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Estrella R. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    The absolute best restaurant experience I’ve ever had. We came here to celebrate my dads birthday and our waiter (whom I wish we asked his name) was super friendly, they even gave us complimentary dessert! Everything was beyond delicious, couldn’t recommend this place more. Please, please, please do yourself a huge favor and come here for one of the best dining experiences you’ll ever have!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Austin C. 2 months ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    Immaculate vibes. In the bottom floor of this unassuming yet strikingly solitary row house is the Sinha restaurant. I went in right at open on a weekday during Chicago Restaurant Week 2024. I made a reservation but it didn't end up being necessary. Stepping into the space is like stepping into a relative's house for a special meal. There are a few options for seating but very few tables and seats overall. A full house might see you sitting communally at the large table. Speaking of house, it really is like being inside someone's home. The staff are lovely and helpful, Jorgina personally came out to greet me and give me the menu. Imagine your grandmother opened a restaurant in her cottage and invited you for a meal. Such a sweet woman. I ordered the ox tail RW special and helped myself to the buffet as they also brought out little fried cheese breads with delightful coconut jam. The feijoada was excellent and the pasta dish was surprisingly good. A few other salads, pickles, and peppers were available for grazing. Before the main course arrived, they brought out a light little baked pastry with beef and pickled veg inside with chipotle mayo dipping sauce which was an unexpected little treat. The ox tail came out over a bed of savory polenta with a garnish of pickled onion and kale salad and was delicious. Additionally I believe every main course is accented by a fried plantain piece and a beautifully presented sliced mango half as mine was. The ox tail can be a bit of a challenge to eat, especially when dining in front of others as the table adjacent to me was having a hilarious time finding out but I was secluded enough to get a bit barbaric with mine and cleaned it to the bone. Once done with the main they presented me with a small, light mango mousse for dessert to cap off a wonderful meal. I'm already looking forward to returning for some picanha. Obrigado Sinha!

  • 5/5 Daisy G. 2 months ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    I had there food multiple times as take out so I already knew the food was going to be good. Dine in: The staff was very sweet and the owner was so kind, attentive, and welcoming. The sides were served buffet style and the main course is served by the restaurant. The food was delicious and the environment was cozy. It's like being in your family dinning room. I love the homey atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Anne Z. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    One of my favorite dining experiences to date. All the staff were lovely and the food is AMAZING. We did the Sunday lunch buffet and everything was delicious. Thank you Jorgina and the rest of the team!

  • 5/5 heidi b. 7 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    The place is beautiful. the chef and staff are friendly. I would recommend it for any occasion. The only thing was the salmon on the buffet was a little dry. other than that the rest of the food was amazing.

  • 3/5 Luana Z. 2 years ago on Google
    If you are like me abs like an overall good service you will agree with the 3 starts. Delicious food, great presentation (as us Brazilians are great at) but terrible customer service. Tried to get a quote for a wedding with about 200 guests and was treated so bad over phone (“I’m too busy to chatting today. Just show up if you wanna see the place”) I wasn’t interesting the place and she didn’t even try to understand what o was looking for. Never going back and no more references from me. You either are welcoming and polite or you are not.

  • 5/5 Michael “JMCJMC” W. 1 year ago on Google
    Interested in a taste of Brazilian food? Sinha has got you covered. Delicious feijoada (black beans and meats), lamb, cod fish, eggplant, farofa, salads, delicious desserts and much more. Very unique environment, like visiting your grandma's house in Brazil. Friendly, friendly people.

  • 5/5 MK T. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious Brazilian home cooking in a beautifully apointed buffet setting. Sit indoors, but outside in the back garden is my personal favorite spot for summer Saturday/Sunday brunch or Birthday/Special celebration for 10 or less...Reservations!!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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