Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse

  4.7 – 569 reviews   • Brazilian restaurant

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Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse delivers an exquisite dining experience inspired by the rich Gaucho culture and culinary traditions of Southern Brazil. Galpão Gaucho’s rodizio experience offers an unparalleled dining experience, featuring 18 unlimited expertly grilled meats, including the new 24-karat Golden Steak®, paired with unlimited visits to an extensive 45+ items gourmet salad bar. Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse, an authentic Brazilian dining experience.

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Hours

Friday11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Saturday12–9:30 PM
Sunday12–9 PM
Monday11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Thursday11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 789 W Harbor Dr #134, San Diego, CA 92101

Phone: (619) 373-9969

Website: https://galpaogauchousa.com/location/san-diego-ca/

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Order and Reservations

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Reviews

Anthony Le
Peak service and fine dining experience. All the staff were so attentive to my gf and I’s lunch date here. I felt like a priority and that’s saying something since they were juggling other customers. The staff made excellent recommendations on the fly like their Brazilian soda Gurana Antartica. It was a great way to explore dining somewhere new with a new experience. When my gf and I thought we were finished eating and we saw an amazing steak on the floor, the staff got us extra plates just for us to try. my gf also asked for a Midori Sour and they delivered and the bartender delivered quickly the moment he heard it a good 4 feet away at the bar without missing a beat. We loved it here. 5 stars across the board.
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Momo Zhang
Thanks to Amex for the opportunity to visit this Brazilian steakhouse. The restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat selection of 18 different types of grilled meats, such as grilled shrimp, lamb, pork, bacon-wrapped chicken, 24K gold steak, filet mignon, and more. There’s also a buffet station with various salads, cheeses, and other sides. The meal was so satisfying! The restaurant is located near Seaport Village, making it perfect for a stroll after eating. Plus, the restaurant covers 75% of the parking fee.
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Maddox
This isn’t the first time I visited Galpao Gaucho for lunch. The staff were quicker than expected to help me and my dad out with drinks and appetizers (bread.) There was so much meat, even a food bar yet so delicious. Only though the staff came every 2 minutes to give us food, it was amazing and for the second time I’ve never experienced such quick service. I’d only regard our waitress being barely seen to check up on us. Long story short, this might be one of the best Brazil steakhouses in San Diego and yet I highly recommend this.
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Rotphannee Rose
My husband and I visited Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse on Valentine’s Day, and it was an incredible experience! I was particularly excited as it was my first time trying Brazilian steaks, and this restaurant did not disappoint.

The ambiance is fantastic, with elegant decorations and a clean environment that made our dining experience even more enjoyable. The staff were amazing and incredibly helpful, especially since it was our first visit. They took the time to explain the various meats as they came to our table, which enhanced our experience.

Some of my favorite items included the delicious cheese bread, grilled pineapple, golden steak, lamb chops, and chicken wrapped in bacon. The salad bar was also impressive, offering a wide variety of options to choose from.

Overall, Galpão Gaucho made our special day even more memorable. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience!
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James Landholm
Food was seasoned well and cooked to perfection. They often offer the good cuts of meat and take requests. Highly recommend ending with the honey cheese and/or the honey glazed pineapple. The salad bar is clean, we’ll organized, and fully stocked. Lots of choices and none of them are bad. I will be coming back.
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Ivan Sambor
Definitely a must try in San Diego if you’re looking to try a variety of different meats! I was surprised to see they had grilled salmon and grilled shrimp as well to try in their 18 selections from the grill. They also had bacon wrap chicken. They also have lamb and pork. My favorite was the 24K Gold steak, The bacon wrapped filet mignon and the grilled shrimp! The salad bar was fresh everything was stocked up! A variety of cheeses, salads and other sides! The shrimp from the salad bar is a must try! The chicken salad was good too. Definitely coming back! Don’t forget to try the 24K gold steak! Service was top notch very attentive and great customer service!
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Ruta P.
Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse is truly a gem! From the moment we arrived, the customer service was top-notch—friendly, professional, and incredibly attentive. The food was outstanding with a wide variety of fresh and flavorful side dishes. The mashed potatoes and crisp salad stood out as favorites, but everything was delicious.

The meats were absolutely phenomenal, especially the bacon-wrapped filet mignon—juicy, tender, and full of flavor. A special highlight of the evening was trying the golden steak—a brand new and unforgettable experience. The meat was wrapped in a delicate layer of gold and cooked right in front of us. It was as much a visual treat as it was a culinary one—absolutely stunning and delicious!

We also loved the Brazilian strawberry lemonade—refreshing, fruity, and perfectly balanced.

Dining here is more than just enjoying great food—it’s an experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy incredible flavors and unique touches in a warm, elegant setting. Can’t wait to return!
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Eduardo Ferrari
As a true gaucho from Southern Brazil, I do not say this lightly. Galpão Gaúcho in San Diego is the real deal.

From the moment you walk in, the experience feels exactly like a traditional churrascaria back home. The gauchos circulate continuously, carving perfectly seasoned meats right at your table, just like in Brazil. The cuts were spot on. Beautifully cooked picanha with that signature fat cap, juicy and tender inside, and premium selections that you rarely see done this well outside Brazil.

And yes, the gold plated picanha is not just a showpiece. It is included at no extra charge. That kind of confidence says everything. It is theatrical, impressive, and still perfectly prepared, which is what actually matters.

What impressed me most was the authenticity. The service style, the rhythm of the rodizio, the respect for proper temperature with that deep red perfectly medium rare center. Everything felt familiar in the best possible way.

The sides and market table complemented the meats without overpowering them, exactly how it should be. As someone who grew up with churrasco as a way of life, I can confidently say this is better than Fogo de Chão.

Galpão Gaúcho does not feel like a chain trying to replicate Brazil. It feels like Brazil.

If you want a truly authentic churrascaria experience in San Diego, this is it.
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Mayly Tao
I came here for my birthday on Christmas and I had a very positive experience! All the meats were grilled to perfection and they were so accommodating with our baby! Highly recommend if you’ve never tried Brazilian BBQ!
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James tupper
My first time in San Diego, and first time at a Brazilian Steakhouse. Everything was amazing. Kind, informative, attentive staff. Salad bar to start off was delicious and unique (my 18&20yo daughters said it was the best one they’ve ever been too). Then came the meats. We all enjoyed round after round of different, delicious cuts of beef, lamb, and chicken (we passed on seafood). Overall one of the most enjoyable dining experiences I’ve had traveling with my children. 5 stars from each of us
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