My cousin and I stopped in for an early dinner for my birthday. Do you miss the way Fogo de Chow was when it first opened? Well, this is about 10 times better than that! First off, the size is perfect. The perfect amount of intimacy without things being too crowded. They are able to strike the perfect balance of class without sacrificing the warmth. This place works for kids who can be civilized, and it's also a nice place for date night. Now...the food! Before we even got started with the meat skewers, the "salad" bar, which is loaded with waaay more than just salad, was absolutely delicious! I could've easily just had that and been content, because YUMMMM. But let's not kid ourselves, we came for the meat party and a party was had. Cuzzo and I tried EVERYTHING! Lamp, steak, chicken, the pork, the pork rib, the grilled and sugared pineapple AND the salmon with mango sauce. Ummhumm...you read that correctly. They have turf AND surf here. There were shrimp at the "salad" bar also and they was amazing too! Whoever is in that kitchen, please know that the temperature on everything, all of those different meats and fish were absolutely spot on! All of it cooked to absolute perfection. We each ordered a cocktail. Cuzzo had the Brazilian Sangria and I had the chocolate martini. Both were delicious! I don't usually care for Sangria but this one has bourbon mixed in with the red wine and some other things. For me, It is how sangria should have always been. As amazing as the food and drink were, the staff is EVEN better. The hostess, our wait staff, the guys serving the meats...the manager stopped by to check on us as well and he is an absolute doll also. We didn't run into the custodial staff, but if we did I'm convinced they would've been just as lovely. I really can't say enough great things about this place. Obviously. You just MUST come and try them. You will not be disappointed read more

Terra Gaucha - Chocolate martini and Brazilian Sangria - Steakhouses Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Terra Gaucha does not disappoint.. I think best Brazilian steakhouse around Indianapolis... yep better than Fogo.. and here's why.. their steak has flavors not just salty, especially the 2 cuts that are my favorites. Picanha and beef ribs.. beef ribs is a special menu that you have to ask the servers.. the only negative that I can think of is their papaya cream dessert was not as good as fogo's... overall I will go here when I want Brazilian read more

Christmas dinner 12/25/25 was GREAT! Had a reservation for 5. We were taken to our table promptly. Our server/hostess Nivea was FANTASTIC! So kind, professional and on top of things. The servers were great also as well as the supporting staff. The restaurant manager came by to ask us how are service and experience was so far which is the sign of an excellent restaurant. Management is on it here and should be commended! The food quality was very good. Everything fresh and hot. Loved the ambiance - warmly inviting and clean. I hope they continue this pace of quality. We will definitely be back!! read more

A modern twist on the Brazilian Steakhouse, Terra Gaucha offers north side diners the opportunity to eat unlimited cuts of our favorite steaks. I found the service at Terra Guacha to be friendly, but not as polished at its competitor. The steak was good, but again, if I were to compare... the sides ( mashed potatoes, fried polenta, Brazilian cheese biscuits) were also hot as good as the original-- they tasted like a budget, pre-prepared version. The ambiance differed from its downtown competitor by offering a brighter more modern twist instead of the dark wood and black aesthetic that we all are used to. Overall, if I had the option to go downtown, I would, but I would be perfectly happy with a visit to Terra Guacha read more

I'm going to start off this review by saying I've been a loyal customer of Fogo de Chão for years, however, the last experience I had there made me explore my horizon giving me the opportunity to come across Terra Gaucha. My husband and I, having nothing to do this afternoon 12/19/24, decided to dine at Terra Gaucha for the first time since opening and I couldn't be happier with my experience. Our experience started with being greeted by our waitress and GM Ronaldo Chiesa. Our waitress explained how their Brazilian steakhouse experience works and asked if we've been before then proceeded to bring us fried bananas, bread and mashed potatoes. We started off by ordering two sodas and began picking items from the hot and cold table including; bread, pasta salad, chicken salad, shrimp, zucchini and a mini wedge salad. All items were pretty tasty, however, the pasta salad could have used a tad more flavor. I was very impressed with the quality of cuts and how lean they were. The filet was so tender it could be cut with a fork and the taste compared to that of a $300 filet. I was also unaware they have pineapple which tasted more of a sweet dessert which was the best pineapple I've ever had. My favorite cut was the filet wrapped in bacon and the shrimp. This steakhouse also has samon for those that would rather have seafood. If I could give this steakhouse a rating of a 10/10 I would. The seating inside is perfect as it wraps around the hot/cold table giving the feel of privacy. There is a large wine selection, however, we're not alcohol consumers, therefore we didn't try anything. I highly recommend everyone to at least try it! The best part of this experience was the quality of the food and the service. Everyone here is very friendly and the GM (Ronaldo C.) Checked on us several times showing us what a valued customer should feel like. read more

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So much better than a similar type of restaurant in Indy! The atmosphere was fun, there was a great range of meats they brought out, and the market table was plentiful. You could have a complete meal from the market table alone. The gauchos were all so joyful and constantly out and about. They rushed to pull out and push in your chair, refill your drink,, and give you new plates. We had a drink made tableside and even enjoyed dessert too! Can't wait to go back! read more

The ambience of the location is very comfortable very soothing and very elegant. The customer service is 2nd to 9. They come to make sure that you are comfortable if you are prepared to eat if you want to remove your plate very friendly. The food is stellar love the food, and I'm excited to see when we aren't coming back again. read more

We have eaten here several times since they opened the restaurant in the Keystone-Crossing area!! We are OVERJOYED to once again have a Top-Notch Brazilian Steak House back in Indy!! This restaurant is 'Beautifully Appointed', and a visual pleasure to dine in!! The Wait Staff and Management Team are extremely attentive and knowledgeable! They have one of the BEST Gourmet Salad & Soup Bars, of any Brazilian Steakhouse I've dined at! Their selection of meats served tableside is broad & varied, to include seafood as well!! Their steaks are tender and well seasoned' and the ribs they serve, are falling off the bone tender! They serve a wide and very delicious array of Brazilian drinks & cocktails, including non-alcoholic versions! We can hardly wait to Go back, and I tell everyone I know to hurry and try this New Upscale, Brazilian Steak House... your Taste Buds & Culinary Senses will Thank You!! ~C. A. Coleman-Bell~ read more

The restaurant itself is very pretty. The hot/cold bar has a wide variety of offerings... the grilled pineapple is delicious! Service was very attentive (quick to offer a clean plate, refill water, etc...) and the Rodizio was excellent. The bacon wrapped chicken was moist and delicious. I was looking forward to lamb chops and they did not disappoint. If the waiter did not have the desired temperate that you wanted on his skewer, he would quickly come back with what you wanted. For the quality of food, meat and service its an excellent value. Bonus... easy to access and lots of parking. A great addition to the Northside dinning experience. read more

I called ahead of time asking how long the wait would be, and I was told it would be only a 10-15 minute wait, and I could put my name down on the waitlist to keep my spot. I was very upset that it took almost 1.5 hours before we were seated. Other than the wait, the food was good. I highly recommend the shrimp, picanha, and fried cheese with honey. The lobster bisque and cornbread are a must try at the hot and cold tables. The servers were very nice, and the food keeps coming so you're never waiting too long. However, our waiter kept forgetting to bring our drinks. We were given two complimentary desserts, which was very nice. I highly recommend the crème brûlée and would pass on the chocolate lava cake in the future. Just FYI, the restaurant gets very loud and the seats are really close to each other. Overall, I think it's better than Fogo De Chao and it's worth a try. read more

This was our stop for an early Sunday dinner. The place was very inviting and the staff was very hospitable. The salad bar is definitely top tier! As far as the food go some steaks could have been seasoned a bit more for my liking. I would suggest medium well for any folks who prefer well done. Some of the well done meats were completely dry...But as for the chicken, shrimp, NY strip, lamb chops and grilled pineapple that was by far my favorite! You'll definitely go home fulfilled for sure. They also have an amazing Keylime pie if you have room for dessert ... or just take a slice to go. Overall we enjoyed our experience and meal sitting on the outside deck while soaking up the great weather we were having! read more

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Amazing service Food was the best meat we have ever had! Salad bar had tons of options read more

Excellent service and and outstanding salad-bar. Pleasantly surprised by the lobster bisque. Nice to have so close to home on the north side of Indy. read more

So I really liked this place! It's much better than the other one downtown (fogo!) There are many lamb options. There aren't so many pork options. There were many options that kept coming around so fast. The service was impeccable. It was hard to keep up with eating and receiving. We did have to track someone down to refill our waters. The salad bar is great. The vibe is nice and they have a more private area off to the side. With a reservation we still had to wait about 15 min. This place is pretty popular right now since they opened recently. Will def be back read more

Carlos, our server, was super helpful and attentive. Our party of 11 was well taken care of, and was served with every skewer quickly. The food was excellent, the wine was superb and the dessert, creme brulee, and espresso martini, was decadent. read more

The whole experience was wonderful!! The food and the staff were amazing! I just wish I could have eaten more. I was so stuffed and so many choices. We will be back. Best advice, pace yourself. read more

Wow we were so impressed with this restaurant from start to finish. I took my husband here for his birthday lunch around noon on a Wednesday. They weren't too busy for lunch, but I'm sure they fill up more for dinner times. The space is intimate and classy and well decorated. We did the full lunch experience which was only about $40 a person. This includes full use of the salad bar + endless meats. The salad bar was impressive with cold + hot options, all very fresh. The meats were all cooked soooo good. Something I noticed was this place also brings out seafood options like shrimp and salmon (Fogo does not). I also want to add the service was outstanding. Everyone we came into contact with made the experience so great for my husband and his friends. Plus he got a free dessert for his birthday. We will start always preferring this place over Fogo. Thank you!!! read more

Absolutely delicious. If you're a fogo person you're a Terra Gaucha person (no offense Terra!) but seriously the quality of meat was perfect. Husband and I were the last people to walk in but they still served us like they were open for another five hours. It was appreciated. That pineapple alone could make you pull up a chair. The vibes are cute. Definitely giving birthday dinner with friends. And the dessert honey. I've been thinking about that cheesecake for a week. My husband loved the crème brûlée. Definitely coming back. read more

We went for thanksgiving for a change from turkey. Having never experienced this style of food before we were not sure what to expect. This was a great introduction to eating Brazilian steak and really enjoyed the food. The wait staff were amazing, patient and accommodating. Looking forward to returning soon. read more

We were leaving town after having a wonderful holiday weekend. We stopped into this Brazilian restaurant that just blew me away. I found out they had only been open for 12 days. Packed and staff just working in concert to provide excellent service. Their sign language had drink orders almost immediately upon order. The apple salad was the absolute best as you could taste the freshness of all ingredients. The cheeses an assortment of fruit jams made a delectable appetizer. The warm dishes were made from scratch. The meet brought to the table had been spiced and cooked to perfection. You have to ask for chorizo to go with meat. Made from scratch. The noise level was low and staff sign language kept voices at a minimum. If you don't try it, you will be missing a gastronomic gem. Makes other nearby restaurants seem like fast food. read more

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Amazing food and service. Top notch restaurant worth every dollar spent. The servers are very friendly and make sure you are comfortable and your needs are met to the fullest. read more

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Good food, great service, nice buffet. Worth the money, especially if you like meat. I would call it a family restaurant, not an elegant date place. It lacked certain upscale elegance or flair, but we enjoyed it. Everyone was very thoughtful and solicitous, from the hostess to the manager. read more

I highly recommend this place. The service is excellent. Vanessa was absolutely wonderful. She recommended the sangria and i enjoyed it. My husband and I also loved the Guarana soda and Brazilian Lemonade. I will definitely return. They have a great salad bar. I especially enjoyed the Brazilian Chicken Salad. read more

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Our go to birthday spot. It is expensive but soooo worth it! The picanha is a must get it is so delicious. And their cold bar is amazing! I would go here just for the cold bar if I couln't eat steak. We have only gone for birthdays and so we always get a birthday dessert and they are amazing! Clean, delicious, and great staff! read more

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Very busy and very clean. Friendly stuff and good food, but a bit tight between tables. read more

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Excellent food bar , service. We ordered the full experience. The part I did not care for was drinks. I ordered a Diet Coke. It came in a can. My friend ordered lemonade. The waiter did not tell us that it came in a carafe. and cost $14. I believe the Diet Coke was $3.99. That means no free refills. My friend cannot drink all of the lemonade in the carafe. I think the waiter should've asked if we would like to take the rest of it with us since it cost $14. read more

First time coming to Terra Gaucha to indulge in fire roasted Brazilian steaks. From walking in to walking out, our experience was delightful. The hostess at the main lobby desk took our winter coats to store during our meal. We were promptly sat and then greeted by our waiter, Luis. Luis explained how the Brazilian steakhouse experience worked and was informative. The restaurant itself was modern but was in terms of ambiance. It was inviting and very cleanly designed. You could see the gauchos walking around offering all kinds of cuts of beef/lamb/chicken/pork, they even had sausage and salmon too. The market table was jam packed with all different types of veggies, cheese, appetitive food which were absolutely delicious. We ordered an espresso martini and a traditional caipirinha which were well crafted and delicious to sip on during our carnivorous feast of meats. As soon as we flipped over our cards to "Yes", we were swarmed by some approachable and friendly gauchos. They asked us what kind of temperature we wanted our steak and if we requested a specific cut of meat, they would promptly have another gaucho come to our table. Honestly all the steak options were delicious. We were also impressed with the shrimp, bacon wrapped chicken, lamb chops, and the cinnamon brown sugar pineapple was delicious. Honestly everyone there made us feel at home and Luis was fantastic. We went for a birthday and we tried out the Brazilian flan and it was tasty. My fiancée stated that it was the best flan that she had ever had. I could keep rambling on and on but before I stop, I will say, Terra Gaucha is miles ahead of another well known Brazilian steakhouse in the area. Come here and ask for Luis, that guy elevated our experience. read more

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I would give it 10 stars if i could!! Rodrigo and Cici were amazing!! Heck everybody was!! They keep it coming and didnt stop. Everybody was so nice and greeted you with a smile. At the end of a strip mall with plenty of parking. Not only did they not stop but everything was hot, flavorful, and beautiful. The other spot downtown does not compare, this place is what i was expecting from the competition. The food was hot, the service was exceptional as they covered my purse and kept checking on us, and the buffet was stocked. There was never an empty dish in the buffet and i didn't need to wait till they restocked the buffet for anything. I already hate having to get up and serve myself, the other place I've been to they hardly had anything and items that were supposed to be hot were cold. My drinks were made well. Rodrigo was amazing! Thoroughly impressed. Will be back this week. read more

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Service was absolutely appalling, food was mediocre at best. Regardless of it being new, train your people accordingly to the amount of people that show up! Beautiful establishment but that doesn't make up for horrible service and food read more

This is new restaurant in Castleton very similar to the other gaucho Brazilian steakhouse downtown. It is bright, clean and open. It has a nice salad bar with lots of choices and lobster bisque as the soup, which was very tasty! My only issue was, it would be good to label some of the dishes on the bar. The hosts and staff are friendly and are quick to help and answer any questions you might have. It's new so there are bound to be some learning curves. There is a little bit of chaos in how the meats are brought around and in getting new plates brought to you as well as getting the sides of the bananas, potatoes and rolls replaced. I am not sure if you are supposed to only get one serving or if they are supposed to be replaced. The Brazilian lemonade is more tangy than I was expecting, but that could be a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a pleasant experience. We went for lunch and it filled up quickly. I think it will continue to be a good attraction for the area and it is nice to have another choice. read more

I love how they taken the Fogo De Chao model and made it better! This is especially true for non-red meat eaters. They offer a chicken & fish dinner option which my wife loved. For the meat eater like myself the meat cuts were outstanding. Great food and Great value! read more

One word fantastic couldn't find anything bad about this place even the price was decent, but I went during the week

Terra Gaucha hands down the best service in the city! Our server EMJAY! Was really amazing. She really cared about our experience and was very good at anticipating needs and also accommodating us. We sat outside, which is covered and at first had the screen-shades up. When she realized there were little gnat flies around she tried to fix the problem by offered to lower the shades. Which actually did help. She explained how the process worked (very similar to Fogo) and also explained the options very well without trying to up-sale us drinks that we didn't want. Overall, the food was good. But the service we received from Emjay was beyond spectacular. We really enjoyed her and had so much fun with her. read more

Visited on Christmas for dinner. Every single person working here is incredible. They're friendly, warm, and very accommodating. We have absolutely 0 complaints about service. It was as if the restaurant wasn't busy at all (it was so busy!). There is plenty of space between tables to walk around, thankfully. The reason for three stars is honestly because we thought the food was just okay. The meats are good, but WAY salty. The cold bar was a bit lacking, but the things we got were just fine; nothing really stood out as amazing. Great hearts of palm, though! I've had better cuts of meat and more variety from places like Texas de Brazil and Fogo de Chao. read more

If you've ever wondered what it feels like to be royalty--or at least a very important meat enthusiast--look no further than Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse! From the moment we sat down, the service was so flawlessly choreographed it felt like we were watching an Olympic synchronized swimming routine--except instead of water, we were surrounded by an endless parade of perfectly cooked meats. Seriously, the servers moved with such precision and grace that I half expected to see them holding scorecards after every tableside carving. And let's talk about the manager--this guy made us feel like the only table in the place, even though the restaurant was packed. It was like being on a reality show called "VIP Steak Experience," where the grand prize was getting treated like a steak-loving celebrity. Oh, and the food? Phenomenal. Every bite was juicy, flavorful, and clearly made with the tears of happy cows (not sad ones). The sides? Glorious. The desserts? Unnecessary but eaten with great enthusiasm. I'm beyond thrilled this place is finally open because--let's be real--it absolutely blows Fogo out of the water. Sorry, Fogo, but there's a new meat master in town, and I've officially found my new steakhouse soulmate. Run, don't walk, to Terra Gaucha. And wear stretchy pants. read more

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What an amazing addition to Indy's food scene. We love a good churrascaria experience, and our favorite is Chama Gaucha in Chicago. Indy has Fogo, but the place is terrible -- dirty, unfriendly staff, mediocre food. We came here for dinner last night and were greeted by a very nicely laid out place. The staff were super welcoming, and incredibly attentive to every request we had. Even the general manager stopped by and chatted with us for a while. Now onto drinks -- we only got wine, but they have a solid, affordable selection. The beaujolais goes well with everything and that's what I got. My partner got Merlot of sorts. Salad bar has good selection. I always like to grab some beet salad as a palate cleanser. Now onto the meats -- ribeye was hands down my absolute favorite. It was heavy cream level or rich! Well seasoned, quality cuts. Second favorite was Picahna. Rare and medium rare, it absolutely bursted with flavor. Lamb was also very good, but the chops were unfortunately overcooked. Their cheese breads were delicious. Very stinky cheese, that was great to mop up some of the flavors off the plate. We haven't tried desert as we got full before then. We will be back. read more

Great Food, the service was excellent, we ordered the experience and boy did we get it. Would recommend The Terra Gaucha . The restaurant was very clean, and can't forget about the waiter and waitress. See you soon read more

Food and Service was top notch! the salad bar was amazing...Would highly recommend! Thought it was much better than Fogo. Looking forward to my next trip read more

Love this place! Was taken on my birthday on a Sunday where they also had brunch! *Chef's Kiss* I later took my sister and she loved it as well! Must go! read more

The food was amazing! The meats were so tender and flavorful. Even the sides were delicious and complimented the meat selections very well!