Yvette Q.

Came in during Restaurant Week hoping for the full experience. Came in friday The food was okay, but the overall service felt inconsistent. When I asked about the Restaurant Week option, I was told it wasn't available, which was a bit confusing. Service also wasn't very attentive compared to nearby tables. I ordered an espresso martini with Baileys and it had to be remade, and when I asked about the lamb chops no one ever came back to follow up. I've been here before and had a better experience. This visit just didn't feel as welcoming or attentive as the first time. Hoping it was just an off night

Joe S.

From the bar experience with the award-winning bartender Dom, to the fantastic servers Santos, Rolando, and Flavio, and the manager Ronnie, and of course the delicious and absolutely delectable array of meats, this was a fantastic dining experience! If you've never been to a similar establishment, you can eat off the menu, or in my case, get the churrascaria / buffet experience. You get the unlimited "salad bar" plus all the meat (and some seafood) you can handle. The garlic marinated beef was my favorite of the night, though I couldn't say anything negative about all the other meats I tried. Servers were attentive, and you can even ask for specific meats and cuts if it's a favorite. The place is pretty casual, though I came in with my suit straight from work and didn't feel out of place at all. Some folks were casually dressed, and some a little more dressed up, so just be comfortable and perhaps wear an elastic band waist because you'll be eating!

Kellie R.

We went to Terra Gaucha for Easter lunch while visiting Connecticut for the weekend. We originally had other lunch plans in New Haven that fell through so we scurried looking for a restaurant that was open on Easter. Terra Gaucha was the perfect choice!! We used to live in Stamford and had been to a Brazilian steakhouse that was next to Target but it closed down years ago. Terra Gaucha is SO much better than that previous restaurant. We had reservations at 12pm thinking it was going to be busy. Nope! Only two or three tables were taken and we were immediately sat down and greeted by the host who explained the concept to us. We grabbed a few small bites from the cold and hot bar before our big feast. There was so much to choose from: grilled jalapeños and garlic, pesto pasta, cheese and meats, different kinds of salad, rice, beans, etc etc. I chose the bacon wrapped jalapeños, an assortment of cheese with two meat slices paired with fig jam, avocado and mango salad, a quail egg, caprese salad, and a slice of beet topped with an orange slice. Everything was absolutely delicious! I was most excited for the quail egg because I've never had one before and seeing one at the buffet was really exciting! Then, came the extra sides for the table...mashed potatoes, Pão de queijo (cheese bread), fried plantains, and crispy corn fritters. Everything was outstanding! It was time for the meat! Everything was cooked to perfection and our plates were always full. The staff were amazing and asked us if there was anything in particular that we were looking for and sure enough, they came out with those dishes! The mango salmon was fantastic and the grilled pineapple oooooh my gosh! I had 4 slices of that pineapple! It was grilled with sugar and cinnamon and I had a few slices that had it crisped on the outside which was amazing. We both ordered 2 drinks each: mango habanero caipirinha, pihna caipirinha, blueberry açaí mojito, and blueberry coconut mojito. Every drink was delicious and we enjoyed all of them. We ate to our hearts content and left right when it started getting super busy. I would highly recommend getting reservations if going during a busy time or just going right when they open. The food was phenomenal, the drinks were delicious, all of the staff were helpful, courteous, friendly, and quick. We were so happy that we chose Terra Gaucha for our Easter lunch and will definitely be back again when we visit the area another time. If I could give Terra Gaucha 10 stars, I would. This was a fantastic visit and we were blown away!

Diane L.

Came here for a large group dinner in Stamford late on a Saturday night. The restaurant looked very nice and spacious. There was a salad bar buffet and then these little cardboard circles on each table setting with a "yes"or "no" on either side. How it worked was you flipped your coin to a "yes" if you wanted the waiters to stop at your seat and bring you meat or "no" if you didn't want. I never had a dining experience like this, but they bring out the meat that's been cooked / grilled / roasted around a big stick and walk around to each table with the huge meat stick to shave a slice off onto your plate. Kinda like those gyro meat on a stick situations, they cut a shave off for each portion, and you grab it with tongs. They had steak, chicken drumsticks, shrimp, pork, as some of the meat options that went around, and fried cheese squares. The steak meat was cooked to a hot medium rare I'd say, and it was good. The chicken was also juicy, tender and flavorful, and the shrimp was hot and delicious with a little bite and tender meat. All the meats were hot and fresh as they were brought out, which was kind of nice to each time have a hot little serving of meat, rather than having the whole plate and getting cold as you eat. I'm not a big steak meat eater and have only gone to the more casual steakhouse chains, so this to me was more of a special experience. I was even a bit overwhelmed, but the meat was great. I eat meat but not like this, so the taking slabs of meat off the stick took a moment to get used to. The service was friendly. I had some kind servers who were friendly and helpful which I appreciated, especially with the large group setting. The restaurant was huge and accommodated a lot of people. The dessert: I had a few bites of the flan and the tres leches cake, and both were delicious. I was full from the meal, though I didn't get a ton of the steak meat somehow. Afterwards, I was thinking maybe they didn't see my "yes" card because they didn't come around to my seat with the steak except once or twice. Kind of wish I tried more of the steak, as it seemed to be their specialty and I saw the people next to me getting a lot of steak rounds and really enjoying it. But I had a few slices, which were very good. Overall, it was a dining treat and a fancy night out.

Jean G.

We were just passing through this small city and decided to give it a try -- we liked it so much we came back the very next day! We're from Miami and regulars at Fogo de Chão, and this place has a similar all-you-can-eat concept but with some great extras you don't get at Fogo, like shrimp, avocado, and a perfectly seasoned, delicious leg of lamb. The lamb was a highlight for sure. The service from the entire staff was excellent -- warm, attentive, and friendly. A wonderful surprise to discover Terra Gaucha in Stamford during our East Coast vacation. Highly recommend!

Kathleen S.

What a way to dine and what a different experience to try different foods. We opted in for the salad bar as well as the hot platter meats. The servers came around and offered you different variety of meat seasoned with Brazilian spices. This is definitely an experience you have to try once.

Alyssa E.

Accessible entrance but could be a little crowded. I believe bathrooms are accommodating for the ladies.

Alessandra R.

This restaurant is located at the front of Stamford Town Center, right by the comedy club. I met up with coworkers in the conference room. It was my first time eating at a Brazilian steak house being served "rodizio" style. Several waiters kept bringing different high quality meats on a skewer to shave it directly on our plate, as we help grab it with a tong. My favorite were the filet mignon and lamb. So tender and juicy. There were some sauces on the table, of course I scooped some chimichurri on some of my steaks. I have a small appetite and I like to try several things, so it was nice to be able to get a shaving of each. The salad bar was so colorful and freshly full. Service was phenomenal. The server accommodated my dessert request. The crème brûlée has a great texture. Everything was amazing. I totally recommend you experience this type of dinning.

Philip Y.

Great place to try Brazilian steakhouse AYCE. Came in for group dinner of 40+ people. Service was great with excellent salad bar and meat selection.

Milly M.

Food and service was great! Nice decor. Very spacious restaurant. High ceilings. Casual gear. Everyone that worked there had uniforms and name tags. They looked clean and were very attentive.

April L.

Loved this brazilian bbq. Took advantage of $45 restaurant week pricing. Everything was great from start to finish. Loved the salad bar! Food was replaced often and nicely presented. The meat choices were delicious! Pork wrapped in bacon, sausage, sirloin,chicken, and grilled pineapple. Love the chimcurri sauce too! The service was amazing! Dishes were cleared off frequently and the meats kept coming. Green for Go and Red to Stop. lol. I highly recommend if you're in Stamford. Great find!

Mike D.

Work lunch - An all you can eat format? Who knew? How do they stay in business? Massive salad, cold and hot bar to start off, plus side apps on the table like fried plantain, and a bread with a bit of cheese in it, very good. But the high light is being able to sample the different cuts of meat you would never order cause you don't know what they are and if you'd like them. 5/5 amazing - the steaks on sticks, each steak was terrific but the filet mingon was once again my favorite, even better than the bacon wrapped filet. I stuck to beef the entire time but the chicken, lamb, and pork all looked and smelled great. 4/5 great - the salad bar and cold stations are worth a meal of their own on a separate trip. 3/5 good n/a 2/5 poor - table seating is too tight I kept bumping elbows with my friends and would have to awkwardly lean out of the way for the meat service 1/5 disaster - way too many leftovers on my friends plates. What happens to the wasted meat!! :( didn't get an answer on that, I wish they could give the meat to an animal shelter. I literally ate enough for 6 meals so the price per meal is very cheap. No seriously, I skipped dinner and breakfast to come hungry and did not eat dinner, breakfast or lunch the following day.