Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Irvine

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   Allison

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I have been to five different Brazilian steakhouses and the independently run Galpao is the best yet. Enjoy!
   

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   nancy

   Los Angeles

   38 reviews

   3.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The meat was not as good as when this was another Brazilian steak housse.
   

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   Tuan-Anh

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 12, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was the best I have had at any brazillian bbq including in brazil. wait staff was highly attentive and everyone there was brazillian. the meats were underseasoned but all and all a good experience.
   

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   Vicki

   Detroit

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I ate Thanksgiving dinner here. Much better experience than other Brazilian steakhouses I’ve been to like Fogo de Chao and Agora (which was at this location before). Better quality meat plus they offer golden steak, grilled cheese with honey, and grilled pineapple at the table.
   

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   Michael

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on November 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I visiited Galpao the first time the week they opened and again a month later. Both visits were exceptional overall. The quality of the food and service was not only outstanding but one can't help but compare to the more well-known churrrascaria chains - of which Galpao left them in the dust. The quality and variety of the meats are both great -- but the biggest difference is just how many servers there are coming by your table -- it's non-stop. The buffet/salad selection is well-curated and the drinks are quite good (albeit expensive). My only quibbles are the price (just felt slightly on the high side) and that we were asked ten times if we wanted our cheese-bread replenished and that became annoying quickly. The restaurant is quiet and quite large and parking is ample (although most of it is in the lot for the empty restaurant next door). We'll be coming back again!
   

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   Lota

   VIP

   San Diego

   28 reviews

   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on November 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A wide variety of meat choices , perfectly seasoned & grilled plus you get to enjoy the salad bar & crafted cocktails. Service was impeccable , thanks to Deborah and all the staffs for being so welcoming, & attentive . If you ask me, this is the best Brazilian steakhouse . Highly recommend !
   

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   Gino

   VIP

   Orange County

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   My wife and I were very disappointed as we expected a more elevated experience. The restaurant looked like an old ski lodge from the 80s and the food was ok at best. Much of the meat was overcooked and grey color. The salad bar was less than impressive. When we heard it was a restaurant from Napa we envisioned a much different experience.
   

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   Brian

   VIP

   Central Coast

   39 reviews

   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I find Galpao Gaucho to be the best Brazilian steakhouse in Orange County. The service and food is exceptional. I recommend the restaurant.
   

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   Kenneth

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food, service, and ambience. Really hope they maintain their standards because they are officially the best brazilian bbq in town now
   

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    Name18428

    VIP

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4

    No one ever took our drink order. They missed out on a few hundred dollars. The salad bar was not good. They brought the meat out way too fast. I never knew what I was eating. They also ignored giving my kids any meat. They were very nice, but the experience was unpleasant. I would not go back.
    

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