Sabor Gaúcho Prime Brazilian Steakhouse — Restaurant in San Francisco

We had been excitedly waiting for this restaurant to open since we love Brazilian food. Until now, we have only tried Espetus in San Mateo and Fogo de Chao, so we were looking forward to having another option nearby.

The buffet here is not quite at the same level as the others. They do have sushi, which is a fun touch, but I found it strange that there were no small plates or dishes for soy sauce and wasabi. The cheese selection, while limited, had some good choices, but there was no bread or crackers to pair with them. Plain cheese on its own is fine, but a little accompaniment would have been nice.

Moving on to the meats, which is really what we came for. The chicken wings were well seasoned, and the filet mignon and picanha were both delicious. The bacon wrapped filet mignon, however, was disappointing as the bacon was undercooked. The rack of lamb did not have much flavor for me, but the beef and pork ribs were excellent. The brisket, which came toward the end, was incredibly smoky and flavorful. I only wish I had more room to enjoy it. The one cut I did not see come out the entire evening was the pork belly. Throughout dinner, the grilled pineapple made several rounds and I happily accepted every time. I love grilled pineapple, but at eighty dollars per person, I was not sure it was wise to fill up on it.

Midway through the meal, my husband asked for a glass of house wine. He enjoyed it, but we later discovered it cost thirty three dollars a glass. That was a surprise, as we assumed a “house wine” would be more modestly priced. To be fair, we should have asked to see the menu first, but it was unexpected that they would not clarify what house wine meant.

Service overall was very good. The staff was attentive and made sure to stop by whenever our card was turned to green. At times they felt a little aggressive. For example, the minute we sat down the waitress approached with bottles of sparkling and still water already in her hands while asking if we preferred sparkling, still, or tap. If I had not caught the word tap, I could have easily ended up with bottled water added to the bill. . I hope that was not an intentional upsell, as it gave me pause.

All in all, it was a solid first visit. While there are still some rough edges, the meats and attentive service stood out. With a bit more fine tuning, I can see this restaurant becoming a great option for Brazilian dining...

I was looking forward in trying this restaurant because it's walking distance from home. I don't know if I like this restaurant better than Fogo de Chao or Espetus. Meats at this restaurant are more favorable, juicier and cooked to perfection - not overly cooked nor tough. However, their selection of meats are limited unlike the other two restaurants. If you are into meat and only want meat, this is the restaurant you want to go. Meats are served temperature hot and waiters are constantly coming. The best part, they are the only restaurant that serves huge beef ribs with the bone.

Their hot buffet (more like entrees) is not as good as Espetus; it's not appealing, temperature hot nor tasteful. It's overwhelmed with salt and looks like it was sitting there for awhile.

The cold buffet looks appealing. Somehow seeing the sushi section turned me off. It did not seem appropriate so I did not try anything from the cold buffet section.

Service does not seem "polished." The meat servers seem awkward and hurried. They don't look well groomed as the other two restaurants.

The downturn for me is when I specifically asked for ice in my glass of ice water. Instead, I was served cold water with no ice. I had to ask at least four times for "ice". By then, my birthday mood was gone. I would think my wine flight would be served earlier rather than later; it was served while I was halfway eating my meats. Also, the table was crowded so when the meat was sliced, the meat person tipped my glass onto the table - so I actually did not have my full flight of wine. No excuse nor apology.

The birthday cake surprise was delicious. I would just go for their desserts. Their dessert menu tops all the other two restaurants. Not only that, it was super delicious.

I will give Sabor Gaucho another try since my family thinks it's okay and walking...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sabor Gaúcho in San Francisco, and it was a phenomenal experience from start to finish. The restaurant's interior is fresh and beautifully designed, creating a welcoming atmosphere that sets the stage for a memorable meal.

The food was exceptional! The buffet offered a wide variety of options, and every cut of meat I tried was cooked to perfection. With over 20 cuts available, it's a meat lover's paradise. My favorite cut was, of course, the Picanha, but all the other cuts were amazing as well. Although I was happily full by the eighth cut, each bite was more delicious than the last.

The service was top-notch. The staff was attentive and made sure that my boyfriend and I were well taken care of throughout our meal. They checked in frequently, ensuring that we had everything we needed to enjoy our dining experience.

Although I don't drink alcohol, I was impressed by their cocktail menu. It's rare to find such a diverse and appealing selection of non-alcoholic options, but they delivered. I thoroughly enjoyed my drink and appreciated the thought put into their menu.

To top off the meal, their pão de queijo was really good, and the grilled pineapple was simply amazing. This was one of the best Brazilian steakhouses I've ever been to.

Overall, I highly recommend Sabor Gaucho Steakhouse to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience in San Francisco. From the exquisite food to the attentive service and impressive drink menu, this place ticks all the boxes. I can't...