Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Irvine

4.8

18 Reviews

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse in Irvine, CA, 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 expertly grilled meats, including the new 24-karat Golden Steak™, paired with unlimited visits to an extensive 45-item gourmet salad bar.

> THANKSGIVING 2024 - 11:30 AM - 8 PM
Included in the rodizio (Thanksgiving Day only) we will also serve turkey and sweet potato casserole as part of the menu. No additional cost.
> HOLIDAY HOURS: CHRISTMAS EVE 2024 11:30 am - 9:30 pm, CHRISTMAS DAY 12 pm - 8 pm, NEW YEAR'S EVE 11:30 am - 9:30 pm, AND NEW YEAR'S DAY 12 pm - 8 pm

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Brazilian Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 529-5296
Website
http://www.galpaogauchousa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Contact us to book your group event dining. Open for lunch and dinner with the same great experience.

Location
1830 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614-6718
Neighborhood
Irvine
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Best Overall
Orange County
Best Food
Orange County
Best Service
South Orange County
Best Overall
South Orange County
Best Food
South Orange County
Best Service

18 Reviews

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Michael
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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
San Diego
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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
Orange County
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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
Central Coast
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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 7 days ago
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
Sacramento
7 reviews
vip
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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Mahyar
Calgary
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely great service and phenomenal quality and selection. Staff is truly fun and caring.
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Dorothy
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
It's definitely makes you miss Agora. Hot Bar: The hot bar only has 4 items and we're not hot yet mild warm due to the setup of the dish holder. There is definitely room for a lot improvement with the hot bar. It was surely a disappointment in my view. Meat:The meats were tasty. Service: The service was nice, but they did make me feel rushed as many times as they wanted to take my plate yet I was still eating off the plate. Ambiance: There are way too many tables in the restaurant now. They are so jam-packed in there each table is pretty close to each other you could hear your neighbor's conversation. Or if it's at a high level of capacity the noise level would be too high and not warrant the price. Overall not bad if you have never been to Agora, not sure if it's worth the price though due to the hot bar. We will probably go back on occasions versus Agora we went at least once a month if not twice.
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BENSON
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
GREAT FOOD BETTER THEN THE OLD SPOT THAT WAS THERE BE4...AGORA... HAVE MORE MEATS N SEA FOOD... MANAGER WAS GREAT AND VERY WELCOMING.... BEN A LOYAL CUSTOMER TO AGORA BUT GALPAO JUST GOT ME HOOKED ...
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Albert
Orange County
176 reviews
5.0
176 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
An awesome experience! The staff is super friendly and they have a few new dishes in the grilled meat/seafood selections than the predecessor. The spicy picanha and the gold steak are a must!
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Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Irvine is rated 4.8 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Google Map for Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Irvine

1830 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614-6718

Additional information

Neighborhood
Irvine
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Brazilian Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.galpaogauchousa.com/
Phone number
(949) 529-5296
Private party facilities
Contact us to book your group event dining. Open for lunch and dinner with the same great experience.

Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Irvine

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