We've been here so many times over so many years, for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, family and friends gatherings. Always top notch everything - food, service, and atmosphere. The best of the 3 Brazilian churasco restaurants in Jacksonville. Most folks keep it classy casual, but there are some folks coming in with workout clothes. The food is the most delicious. There is something for everyone's diet preferences. The owner regularly visits tables and serves things to your table at times. He genuinely wants your experience to be the best they can provide. Oh, and the crème bruleé is to die for. My favorite restaurant in Jacksonville, hands down. read more

Absolutely wonderful experience. Our family of eight made a reservation so when we arrived, we were seated promptly. (Highly recommend reservations.) Every single person who worked here that we encountered were at the top of their game. Polite, respectful, and very helpful. The restaurant itself was incredibly clean and quite lovely. The food was absolutely amazing. I have never heard a bad thing about their food but I don't think anyone prepared me for how delicious every single thing was. My daughter ran up to the bar and made me a cheese plate for an appetizer. It was all perfection. When the meat started arriving at the table I was blown away by the whole experience. Every single thing that I tried was simply the best. Even a chicken leg was probably the most delicious piece of chicken I've ever had. I tried to keep up with everything that I tried, but I lost track very swiftly. (I do believe I tried everything except for the salmon because I don't care for salmon. The other people at our table did try it and loved it.) At one point I realized I had tried almost everything but not the lamb. I mentioned it to a family member who has been there before and they immediately flagged down a waiter to tell them. Turns out that you have to ask for it specially. Very soon after, lamb arrived at the table and I will continue to dream about those lamb chops probably for the rest of my life. So savory and delicious. As for the non-meat items, the grilled pineapple and fried cheese & honey blew me away. Both were items I haven't tried before but thoroughly enjoyed. The cheese puffs and the polenta sticks were also delicious. All in all, this was definitely a night to remember. I highly recommend going here. read more

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The meat quality isn't the best. Doesn't really matter if you ask for meat done a certain way. They will cut and serve you what they have. We were a party of 22 people. Our waitress left before us so they had a very hard time figuring out our checks in the end. Some people overpaid, some didn't pay at all lol. It was a cluster. Overall, it's nice for a special occasion. I would spend my $65 per person at a high end steak house and feel like my money was better spent. read more

Yall. I have never had food SO good and service SO amazing. I am actually shocked. The cold bar was a 10/10, as well as the hot foods up there. The bacon and chicharron!? Amazing touch. The meat selection they brought around was phenomenal, and I feel like we rarely saw the same meat twice unless you asked for it. But the icing on the cake for me was the grilled pineapple. I will come back over and over again for the grilled pineapple. Our beverages were to die for and I ended up getting a second espresso martini because I didn't want the first one to end! We celebrated our second wedding anniversary and were given a complementary dessert that tasted absolutely amazing. My husband and I have tried many Brazilian steakhouses in this one blew all of them out out of the water within the first 20 minutes. The vibe of the restaurant was upbeat, but also so much fun in their Christmas tree was very beautiful. We cannot wait to go back. read more

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Lowkey cleaner than fogo de chao but that's because it's a smaller venue and there were less people. The staff was very accommodating and kind, and the food was delicious! read more

We love going here (favorite Brazilian steakhouse hands down and in Jax that I have tried) for lunch and getting the salad/hot bar. The place is beautiful.. stunning touches and the salad bar is tended to, fresh and clean. Loved the selection of so many cheeses and meats all paired with sauces, jellies and honey. So many options with more added delivered to your table. Reasonably priced for the value and quality of food offerings. Always a treat! read more

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Came to Terra Gaucho in Jacksonville tonight to celebrate my son's 16th birthday, and we showed up with one clear mission: meat, not salad. Mission accomplished. Every cut we tried was excellent, but the bottom sirloin stole the show--tender, flavorful, and easily our favorite of the night. What really set Terra Gaucho apart from other Brazilian steakhouses in the area was that the non-steak meats actually held their own. The chicken and other offerings were surprisingly on point, which isn't always the case at places like this. Service was great, pacing was solid, and the staff made the birthday celebration feel special. No complaints there. The only surprise of the night? The sodas. Apparently refills are not included, and somewhere between carving meat and celebrating a teenager turning 16, we accidentally spent $27 on Sprite. With that much salty, glorious meat, free refills feel like they should be a basic human right--but lesson learned. Overall, excellent food, great service, and a memorable night. Just pace yourself on the soda... or bring a water bottle. We'll definitely be back--for the bottom sirloin alone. read more

Terra Gaucha - Brazilian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Exercise caution when dining here. Review your bill carefully, as additional charges may be added to your total that do not appear on the printed receipt. read more

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Fantasic expirence. The food is delicious and you can ask your server for the poultry and seafood card. Our server was Tabitha and she was delightful. If you go there, I suggest getting the garlic rolls as soon as you sit down, they are requested only and not randomly brought unless another table gets them and has leftovers. The restaurant is elegant and welcoming, despite being very crowded. Overall great expirence and would recommend. read more

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We stopped in last night after playing at the TPC course. We knew we were going to eat a Brazilian steakhouse, it was just a matter of which one. Considering we've visited the well known one's in many other cities, we decided to go with Terra Gaucha for a new experience. It did not disappoint and our experience was first class. From the hostess accommodating our seat request to our server Frankie with a warm welcome and outstanding service. The set up is pretty much the same as most when it came to the salad bar. Everything on it looked fresh and presentation was on point and made me want to try everything. Did i mention everything i chose was delicious! The meats presented are on par with all the rest but I must say that the garlic picanha was out of this world. It actually had chunks of garlic on it when it came to us and it was the last piece I finished with last night. The wine selection of Malbec from Frankie paired nicely with everything. As far as the ambiance of the place, nice and clean with a modern vibe and it seemed like everyone there last night was enjoying their dinner. Almost forgot to mention the Gaucho's as they were fast, attentive and catered to what we wanted. Overall, a must try when you're in the area. You will not be disappointed. read more

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My friend has been going to Terra Gauncha's for a while. She's a picky eater so that is really saying something! It was my first time going with her and I was really impressed. First I felt under dressed even though it was for lunch, that's how elegant the restaurant looks. The salad bar was great! I had salmon, shrimp , cheeses, fruit, beans and rice, everything but salad and veggies which is why I went and they had plenty of veggies to choose from. I decided to go all out and got the full course with the beef, chicken and breads too. It was delicious. Even once I was done the staff asked if maybe there was something besides what was being currently offered that I would like. This really impressed me and I almost got the garlic bread but knew my eyes were being bigger than my stomach. The food was plentiful, delicious and varied. So worth the cost. You can do the lunch salad for $20 or the full Brazilian flavor for $50 and they're both worth it. read more

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Absolutely delicious and great service! Best Brazilian steakhouse I've ever been to & the ambiance is very inviting.

Came here with my family just to celebrate being together! Let me start with a disclaimer: the food is good. The service is friendly. However, I do think there are better Brazilian Steakhouses in the area, hence my rating. We came a bit early for our reservation and were seated immediately. For our party of 6, the table was kind of cramped. Every time we were offered meat, I had to move something out of the way so that the server had enough space to set their supplies down. The dining room area is not that large, so it felt sort of stuffy -- almost like a cruise ship dining room. I'm not sure if it was because of where we were seated, but we were offered the same 1 or 2 cuts over and over again. Even when we had a specific request and told a server, that cut never made it back to us. The food that we did have was good!! My family very much enjoyed the buffet bar. I also like how they have different menu options (full experience, chicken & seafood only, buffet bar only) for those with different dietary needs/preferences. Overall, while the food quality is high, I do believe there are better options in the area in terms of guest experience. read more

Overall this place was good! It's just like going to fogo de chao. I like some of the different offerings that they had as far as the buffet (like the wedge salad) that I thought were nice delicate touches. Overall the service was good and they are also accommodating of children which is great. The space is set up nicely and is good to dress up but if you're more casual you won't be completely out of place. Overall this is a really good option for Brazilian steakhouse dining read more

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My husband and I enjoyed a fabulous lunch on Easter Sunday. A meal here is always a dining 'experience'. From the hosts to the servers to the gentlemen who bring the fresh cuts of meat, everyone is polite and professional. The outfits / uniforms are crisp and clean and colorful. And the food? PHENOMENAL! The sides are fresh and tasty, and the steaks, chicken, shrimp, and lamb are hot and delicious! Keep up the good work! We will be back! read more

We have gone to this location several times and it never disappoints. This occasion was for my mother's 70th birthday and the staff made us feel like we were VIP guests, very attentive to our needs and accommodating to any requests that we had for refills or specialty cooked steaks. The dining room is always pristine adding to the dining experience. Already looking forward to our next special occasion to celebrate at Terra Gaucha! read more

Came here with family. The dining room is pretty quiet and the vibe is reminiscent of a cruise ship dining room (not necessarily in a bad way, just an observation). In terms of comparison to other Brazilian steakhouses, this one felt less like a chain restaurant than others and the environment was less structured than somewhere like fogo or Texas de Brazil. I feel like we weren't seen as often as I would've liked and the selection was a bit small. In total, it felt like we only saw a handful of different meat options. The salad bar was on par to what I would've expected elsewhere. Overall, I probably wouldn't return unless prompted to as I've enjoyed the other options more but am interested if it was a fluke. read more

Terra Gaucha: Jacksonville's Best Brazilian Steakhouse Having dined at all three Brazilian steakhouses in Jacksonville, Terra Gaucha stands out as my favorite. While Fogo de Chão boasts a fancier vibe and higher prices, Terra Gaucha delivers superior food and service, making it my go-to spot for an unforgettable churrasco experience. The Experience Both Terra Gaucha and Fogo de Chão offer similar menus with lunch and dinner services, featuring a high-end salad bar and an array of skewer-roasted meats. The salad bar is a highlight, with ~30 options including crab bisque, smoked salmon, charcuterie, fresh salads, and fruit. The meats, cooked over hot coals, include a variety of chicken, pork, shrimp, and a standout baked salmon in mango sauce. However, the stars are the beef and lamb offerings, with around 15 cuts to choose from. My top picks: Lamb Chops - Tender and flavorful, a must-try. Filet Mignon - Melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Sausage - Juicy and well-seasoned. Ribeye - Rich and hearty. Picanha - A Brazilian classic, done right. Other cuts are solid but don't quite match these standouts. Sides The sides--freshly baked cheese bread, mashed potatoes, fried plantains, and polenta fries--are delicious but designed to fill you up. My strategy? Skip most of the heavy carbs to save room for the meats. Pricing Lunch is the best value, with the same menu as dinner but at a lower cost. Weekday lunch prices: Salad Bar Only: $19 Salad Bar + Chicken (Lite Option): $24 Seafood Option (No Steak/Lamb): $31 Full Churrasco Experience: $39 Dinner prices are $10-20 higher, making lunch the smarter choice for budget-conscious diners. At $39 for the full experience, Terra Gaucha is arguably the best steakhouse value in Jacksonville. Perks & Why It's a Favorite Terra Gaucha sweetens the deal with perks like free desserts for anniversaries and special gifts for birthdays. The welcoming service and consistent quality keep it firmly in our dining rotation. If you love steak and a vibrant dining experience, Terra Gaucha is a must-visit. read more

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We had a lovely night at Terra Gaucha, the staff, specially Mateo were very nice and accommodating. Food was plentiful and the meats were well season and delicious. Wonderful salad and sides bar. Will definitely come back. read more

Bartender unfriendly as unfriendly gets if you're not dressed appropriately. Be warned

One of my ultimate favorite new steak houses here in Florida!!! Customer service as soon you walk in through the door, you are greeted with happy faces. The water never touches the bottom of the glass that's how good the service is haha. You can request certain meats to be brought to your table and the waiters are very attentive at all times. The food you have three options for pricing purposes: 1- Full Salad Bar $18.95 2- Full Salad Bar + Chicken + Seafood Items $31.95 3- Full Salad Bar + All Meats & Grilled Items $39.95 Drinks and desserts are not included. I truly like the fact that they give the options to anyone who wants to eat there at a different price and do not set limits to only meat lovers. Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly!!! Also, they have a great selection of wine and cocktails. Ambiance was classy and nice but can also dress casually especially now in the summer like jeans and a shirt type of thing. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone! read more

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First off when we got there, they sat us in the back by a window blocked by other tables to the point of my wife couldn't get out once she sat down plus the food wasn't that good compared to other resilient steakhouses that we've been to. We went there for Valentine's Day and we were both completely disappointment in the restaurant and probably will not go back. It is not worth the money. read more

We tried this restaurant for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised with the inside, their service and delicious food. We were celebrating my birthday here. The inside is nice and big and you also have ample parking outside. There's gourmet salad bar with a wide variety of vegetables and salad. They also had a good variety of meat tonight such as filet, chicken, salmon, lamb and more. I liked the filet, chicken leg and salmon the most. The food was fresh and I liked their quick service. The manager was nice as well. He took the time to check on us from time to time. They also offered complimentary dessert. I went with the passion fruit. It was too sweet for me but I appreciated their nice gesture to make the evening special. They also gave us $25 off towards our next visit. I look forward to trying this place again in the future. See photos of the food below. read more

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There are several options on the cold/hot bar that are very good. There's more food than I've ever seen in my life. Many of the cuts of meat are very good. I enjoyed the salmon and the prosciutto/cheese cuts at the cold bar the best. The chimichurri was delicious. Great atmosphere and staff. Seems very clean. I do understand why it's so expensive but that's why I didn't give a full 5. I've had food that's to die for, for much less and then had leftovers. I don't really eat enough in one sitting to justify the price point. That being said, it's good. Some pieces are wonderful. It's a fun experience and should be tried at least once. read more

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The food was amazing. Very flavorful. The endless selection of meat....just mouth watering. Even the hot and cold bar was excellent. Everything was cooked just right. read more

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Outstanding experience. Me and my wife celebrated our 30 year Anniversary there. The food was Outstanding and the Ambiance was Great. Will be visiting again. read more

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I took my girlfriend there for her birthday. She's actually Brazilian. We have tried others and Jacksonville, but none of them were as good as this place. I highly recommend it exceptional food, and best possible service I've had in a long time you will not be disappointed on how to recommend going there read more

Very nice hot/cold bar! One of the better ones around when it comes to Brazilian steakhouses

Recently visited Terra Gaucha and this is not a meal, it's an amazing, next level, dining experience. There are other Brazilian steak house out there but none do it nearly as well as Terra Gaucha. The interior is elegant, deep reds and browns, everything is art from the decor to the food itself. There is a salad bar that has excellent selections of fruits, vegetables, cheeses, breads. Everything is just amazing. What they do with pineapple is simply magic. You are treated like royalty here with a team of attendants who make sure your water is never empty, your plates always clean and that your food is to your liking. The selections of meat are incredible. Beef, sausage, chicken, shrimp. Sauces are impeccable as well. I wanted to give an extra nod to the fact that we were there celebrating our anniversary. We received a free dessert and coupon for our next visit. Amazing dining experience at Terra Gaucha. You must give them a try. They are the best of their genre and simply one of the best all around. No pics, sorry. I was eating and didn't want to ruin the experience. Maybe next time. read more

Celebrated my son's birthday at Terra Gaucha as it seems like a yearly tradition. We really love the atmosphere and the service never disappoint. Food is really great and so is the dessert. I would not recommend sitting near the salad bar area as there are multiple employees walking around as well as guests. It's a complete distraction for me and I didn't like it. They provided my son with a complementary dessert and a $25 coupon for his next visit. read more

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Best Brazilian Steakhouse in Jacksonville. We had a reservation for our anniversary and we were happy it was for 11:30am. The restaurant already had a few tables full and a larger, private room with a big group seated. After clarifying that we only wanted tap water to drink (they try to upsell bottled water immediately), we were able to make our plates from the hot and cold buffet area. Unlike other local Brazilian restaurants, the variety of items on this buffet have something for everyone. Spectacularly fresh vegetables, fruit options and meats & cheeses along with hot items like rice and beans, rice with pork belly, lobster bisque, Madeira sauced mushrooms and more. The timing was perfect since two additional large tables and other diners soon were seated. The protein options circulated came fast and frequently. I prefer medium cooked beef and most items were done perfectly for my taste. The other circulating items, like the Parmesan pork, bacon wrapped chicken, grilled shrimp, and sausages were also cooked perfectly. Our water glasses were constantly filled, never empty, which is great because I drink a lot of water. We did not have any room for dessert, but were asked if we were celebrating anything. We had shared in our reservation and again to the server that it was our anniversary. We were offered a dessert to-go, with three options: flan, tres leches cake, or crème brûlée. We chose the crème brûlée and were also given a $25 gift card for our anniversary. We planned to return but now have a nice bonus to return! read more

Terra Gaucha - Brazilian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

This is my favorite restaurant. You will love the people that work thier, they are warm and kind. They have that southern hospitality feel to it. With a upscale menu, that is all you can eat. You will not be disappointed. I always feel very spoiled when I leave. read more

Excellent selection of food, great atmosphere and service Although I have only gone during lunchtime, I have never had a "bad" experience and every server had been phenomenal. read more

Wow. Great service and great food. Been here a few times and each time was better than the last. It's a huge place, but laid out well with the buffet area in the center of the restaurant. Just the buffet options would be well worth the price for the selections and delicious options. The meat choices are also abundant and cooked perfectly. read more

The food and service were both amazing! We visited for my husband's birthday and while it was a pricey dinner, it felt very worth it. The house special steak, salmon, shrimp, and pineapple were my favorites of the rotating meats. The hot and cold bar had a great selection and I specifically loved the carrots with a basil cream sauce and the multiple premade salads and pasta salads. Kids 5 and under are free and my kids (5 and 3) loved the experience. It's rare that my kids don't require some kind of entertainment during dinner but they never asked for a toy or coloring book and we were there for a couple of hours. Overall a really amazing dinner read more

Seeing as how my NOW fiancé is from southern Brazil, I thought this would be a great place to take her for her birthday. Out of the way for us as we are outside of Savannah. Very very well worth it. I booked on the Open Table website and left a note stating that not only would this be her birthday dinner but I would also be proposing and wished for a more discreet seat. As I walked in, they all read the note that was left and sat us in the far back corner away from everyone in the main room which was perfect. The food was amazing! Well seasoned, perfectly cooked, and wishing we would have took some to go. The wait staff was very very friendly and accommodating. They worked with me to ensure that the proposal was indeed a surprise and a success. Awesome awesome awesome! We will be coming back and I implore anyone wishing for a legitimate good time and steakhouse meal with Brazilian cooked meats to come here! Best experience in a very long time! I can't thank the staff enough! read more

All I can say is Wow!!!!. My experience was fantastic as I saw how the lead waiter vas very attentive to me and my needs as a customer. (Hope I spelled that right) All the cuts of meat were tender, with the famous hint of light coarser salt on the met and burst the fl it's out of the meat. The mash potato was so creamy and well garnished. The yellow plantains were soft, sweet and delicious. The meat salsa accompaniments were so complementary. I ate and I ate and all I am a say on every bite. wow! Then you can't leave without drinking the Brazilian version of Ginger Ale called 'Guaranah'. Fantastic! Great evening! Great atmosphere for the entire family.. and above all... excellent service. 5 Stars! read more

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Wonderful selection of salads on buffet, plus shrimp, smoked salmon, bacon, cold cuts, cheeses, and Lobster Bisque- and that's only the 18.95 salad bar. If you like meat, get the Ultimate Currasco, which costs more but it's really tasty. read more

The staff were all attentive and very friendly. The salad bar had an extensive assortment of items. The items I had were all good, nothing really stood out as exceptional or deserving of another trip to the salad bar. However, I intentionally did not try many of the items because I was saving room for the meat. My top three favorite meat items were: 1) bacon wrapped filet, 2) lamb chops, and 3) Parmesan encrusted pork. Our drinks from the bar were delicious and we enjoyed a shot of tequila the bartender prepared table side from his rolling bar cart. read more

Terra Gaucha - Brazilian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Enjoyed the atmosphere, variety of meats, seafood and salad bar. Love the wine selection and received a $25 coupon for my birthday. Staff was amazing read more