We visited Chao Goiano Brazilian Steakhouse and Bakery today to celebrate my father's 74th…read morebirthday. We made reservations several days in advance and even called to confirm and add another guest. Although there was a noticeable language barrier during the call, we brushed it off, hoping for a smoother experience in person. Sadly, that wasn't the case. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Bruna, our waitress, who offered us the choice of two tables--one still being cleaned and one that was already clean but marked "reserved." We chose the latter, which was nicely set. At this point, we still had high hopes. We let Bruna know that this was our first time dining at the restaurant, but she did not explain how the steakhouse experience worked--no mention of service style, signal cards, pacing, or expected flow. When we asked for clarification, she brought over the head chef to help. Unfortunately, this didn't help much. Due to the language barrier, the chef simply began listing the meats available, pointing to various parts of his body to indicate items he couldn't pronounce in English. We were still left unclear on how the full dining experience would go. While we waited for the steakhouse service to begin, some of our party visited the buffet and came back thoroughly disappointed. Several dishes were missing or cold, and some trays were completely empty. To make up for the lack of side options, we were later offered plantains, yucca fries, and another item we couldn't identify due to the same language difficulties. Meanwhile, I witnessed a chef blowing his nose into a napkin right at the cook's window, fully visible to guests. He then turned away to finish but immediately resumed handling food without washing his hands. I alerted Bruna to this and to the poor state of the buffet. She informed the manager, who then became visibly upset--at us. He never approached our table or addressed the issue. Instead, he stared at us repeatedly throughout the meal, until my sister waved at him, making him quickly avert his gaze. Drinks were another issue. While Bruna made fresh pineapple juice for my sister and me (which we appreciated), the rest of the table ordered sweet tea and had to ask for sugar because it was unsweetened. My aunt and mother asked for lemons and received limes, only then learning that lemons weren't available. Eventually, the steakhouse servers began coming around with meat, but most of it was undercooked and very tough. Our entire party stopped eating fairly early. We had chosen this restaurant based on positive reviews, hoping for a memorable birthday meal, but it fell flat--especially when compared to Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse in North Charleston. To wrap up the night, we asked to split the checks. Bruna didn't know how, so she asked the manager for help. Instead of helping her professionally, he scolded her in front of us: "Let me show you so I never have to show you again." He didn't actually explain the process--just clicked around and walked off. Bruna, to her credit, figured it out and got us our checks. Despite everything, I want to recognize Bruna for doing her best under pressure and with limited support. She was the only bright spot in an otherwise disappointing experience. Between the food quality, sanitation concerns, lack of service clarity, and unprofessional management, we won't be returning.

I went here for the reception of my friend's wedding. It was very nice. It is a typical brazillian…read moresteakhouse with a salad bar that is more like a buffet. They have feijoada (brazillian black bean stew), feijão tropeiro (a pinto bean dish with smoked meats and cassava flour - my personal favorite when it comes to brazillian style bean dishes. This one was quite good), and other typical foods that make a meal on its own even if you didn't eat the meats. The rodízio (meat parade) was excellent. They had picanha (sirloin with a fat cap), linguica (sausage), coraçãozinho (chicken hearts - I was adventurous and I tried them. They were quite good. I was reminded of beef with mushrooms), and I can't leave out the grilled pineapple with cinnamon (that's probably the best part). Also they have beer towers (basically the Latina answer to the American pitcher of beer - you dispense your own beer into your glass and the tower holds probably about 8 mugs of beer). I don't know the cost of these because the bride and groom paid for everyone's drinks and we all had a discounted price for the rodízio. The only complaint that I have and it's really quite minor, is that the payment was not super easy. There was no one assigned to take care of the payments and it probably would have been easier to handle it at the beginning on entry, but this ain't a problem that most people would have since we were there for a special event. In general a rodízio dinner can run anywhere from $50-$75. I'm not sure of their prices but on a regular night out expect at least $50 for your evening. Marcelo was amazing as far as getting everything together and organizing it all. It was a very romantic setting with two rows of tables and light decorations. They had the stereo available so the couple was able to have their own wedding playlist.

I went during their lunch special from 11 am - 4 pm and they offered $20 for Korean bbq and hotpot…read morewhich is a great price! I specifically came at 3:10 pm and the server notified me ahead of time that if I wanted that price I would only have until 4 pm which was about 50 minutes to eat. Totally do-able especially since I was a party of 1. Just a heads up their options for lunch is different from dinner hence the difference in price points of the two. Everything was buffet style so you would go to the bar to grab your meats, drinks, and sauces. If you wanted rice, kimchi, or other sides please let your server know. Service was great and attentive. My server often came by and offered to cut the pork belly which by the way were my favorite here. The restaurant gave me a sense of modern/hipster vibes which can be appealing for young crowds and it seems pretty clean overall. Definitely will be back to try their dinner options one day but it's a good spot for a cheap ayce during lunch time!

My favorite restaurant in Charleston…read more I get the bbq but can't wait to try the hot pot. The price is fantastic considering I focus on proteins and don't fill up on rice. The bulgogi is fantastic, the sauce selection is huge, and the soft drinks are also unlimited. I try to go at least once a month. The ventilation is very good- you still smell like bbq when you leave but not as bad as other kbbq I've had. The staff is always very friendly.

The restaurant and rest rooms are very clean. Server was attentive and made sure my drink was full…read more Unfortunately, the food was simply not good. Very bland tasting with limited choices. $15 for lunch, I will drive on by the next time.

Good service, food is fair, but for $12.50 you can't expect "the Ritz". Disappointed there were not…read moremore Chinese options on this buffet. Lots of Southern chicken options. Very busy for a Friday lunch.

Great food. Best Japanese food ever. The service is great. Friendly. Overall excellent.read more

My husband and I had dinner at Kanji Goose Creek. This is located in a plaza so plenty of parking…read more The restaurant is clean and offers plenty of indoor seating. They offer several hibachi and Sushi rolls options. I ordered the chicken hibachi and the avocado roll. The portions were generous. The chicken was seasoned well and was very tender. The rice was also flavored very well. The vegetables were perfectly cooked. I watched the chef prepare my sushi roll fresh. It was amazing. The service was very good and the prices are reasonable. I will return to try more items on the menu as the food was very flavorful and fresh.

I will admit, I love a good trough festival now and then, I mean a buffet ... the ultimate has…read morealways been the golden trough, a.k.a. golden corral, I am also a big fan of Chinese buffets .. but they are sort of like eating candy or drinking alcohol, it's fun, but it's not good for you, and you know you shouldn't! Looking for a Chinese buffet today, the map gave me a buffet choice of Naan. I'm very happy that I tried it, because it was truly amazing. Not just the flavors in the taste, this Indian buffet with straight up only Indian food was delicious. I will now drive home in a near comatose state in need of a nap. If you are on a health kick, and you are only eating one meal a day (OMAD), which I am trying to get into the routine of, I can see myself coming here again for my one meal!

Meh. The Chicken 65 we received tasted more like yellow curry chicken than what Chicken 65 is…read moresupposed to be. It was weird and lazy. The Chicken Vindaloo had good spice, but the portion was disappointing -- I only got three pieces of chicken and two pieces of potato. The app tacos appetizer also weren't the same as they used to be. They previously featured a fried wonton wrapper with Chicken saucy Shizusan chicken, but whatever changes were made really missed the mark and ruined what used to be a favorite. Overall, the service could have been much better. I'd really love to see the restaurant return to the previous menu and quality. We won't be back.

This place was popular 20 years ago with sushi rolls so I paid a visit. The beef dishes were…read moreawesome and tender but the chicken were overcooked. I had a crawfish for the first time and it's the last red cockroach I will eat. They had a great assortment of fruit but no salad. Lots of salad dressing so maybe someone forgot to lay it out. They had California roll sushi rolls but not much else. They do have a Mongolian BBQ and I got that last You will get your money worth especially if you are introducing food to kids. They have chicken nuggets and pizza for them I miss how it used to be but food prices are ridiculous nowadays

Worst Chinese buffet I ever been to and I put that on anything. I'm not ever picky about my food…read moreand can accept a few bad spots but this is just horrible almost threw up.

The buffet is freshly prepared with traditional Chinese-style dishes like fried rice, vegetable…read moredishes, and lo mein. The service is professional and fast.

This place is a solid 3.5! This buffet has your traditional Chinese style dishes. Family and I were…read morefamished after our ride from MB. I love buffets because I love variety. The hot and sour soup was really good! I also enjoyed the orange chicken and the broccoli beef. You gotta get your veggie in. Place was clean, staff was friendly and the prices are very affordable. Stop by and check out this place if you're near MC. Totally worth it.

Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Food Review 4.6 / 5…read moreStars If you're looking for an authentic Brazilian steakhouse experience in Charleston, Galpão Gaucho delivers a premium, meat-forward dining experience that leans heavily into quality, variety, and attentive service. The Experience From the moment you sit down, the pace is noticeable--in a good way. Service is fast and efficient, with gauchos consistently rotating through the dining room offering a wide selection of fire-roasted meats. The rhythm of service keeps your plate full without feeling rushed, which is exactly what you want in a traditional Brazilian steakhouse setting. Food Quality & Selection The highlight here is undeniably the extensive variety of meats. From classic cuts like picanha to a range of seasoned beef, chicken, and pork options, there's no shortage of choices. Each cut is carved tableside and served fresh off the skewer, giving you that authentic churrascaria feel. The salad and vegetable bar is impressively large, offering everything from fresh greens and roasted vegetables to cheeses and cold cuts. It's not just filler--it's actually well-stocked and thoughtfully prepared, making it easy to balance out the heavier meat options (if you have the discipline). What Stands Out Fast, continuous service - you're never waiting long for the next cut Wide variety of meats - something for every preference Large, well-rounded salad bar - more than just an afterthought Attentive staff - consistent with what you'd expect from a high-end Brazilian steakhouse Where It Falls Short Salt level can be a bit heavy on some meats, which may not suit everyone Price point (~$85 per person) puts it firmly in the premium dining category Parking is limited, though nearby parking decks make it manageable with a short walk Final Verdict Galpão Gaucho is a solid choice for a high-end dining experience in Charleston, especially if you're going in hungry and want to indulge. While the seasoning can occasionally lean too salty and the price isn't light, the overall experience--driven by quality meats, variety, and strong service--makes it worth it for a special occasion or a serious night out. Best for: Date nights, celebrations, business dinners, or anyone wanting a true Brazilian steakhouse experience without compromise.

Salad bar was clean and had a ton of options. Our first few meats were great, but it seemed like…read morethey declined after that and got tough. Loved the grilled cheese and pineapple! Service was excellent!