Unlike many Brazilian places they serve you thinner slices so that you can try a variety of meats

First time here for my boyfriends 30th BD and it was terrible! I'm giving two stars because the meat servers were great very attentive. Server came to our table 10 mins after we sat down, dropped off a water jug without glasses for about 20 minutes we had to ask the meat servers for glasses, we had meat before a sip of water, that's the only reason why I'm giving two starts. We also waited 40 minutes for our beer and cocktail, I'm pretty sure she forgot our drinks, we had to ask the manager for our drinks. The beer that was dropped off had a broken chip to the rim of the glass, had to ask for a new beer one of the serving assistants brought it to the managers attention. The manager then proceed to get another drink with a fresh glass. When we received the new drink we noticed that the new glass had a chip in it as well. We made them aware then the manager came over to basically say, " all the glasses are like that " , which is absolutely ridiculous, why bring a second beer over if all the glasses are like that? Not even apologizing for the inconvenience. We both work in restaurants, as a manager and bartender, we don't like complaining, however the entire time we felt like a burden. I would never treat my guests the way she did. For the price of this place I thought it would be a great experience but we both left extremely unhappy and ruined my boyfriends birthday dinner. Lucky for them the tip is included, 18% which they don't put in any extra effort to get an incentive. We let the server know it was our first time there and she treated us like shit along with the managers. Meat servers should train the servers and managers how to interact with tables and make there guest feel welcome. read more

We dined here in a group of 6 on a Tuesday night. The atmosphere is super modern and comfortable! We were waited on quickly and got right down to eating. :) I loved the cheese-stuffed prime rib, top sirloin, bacon wrapped filet mignon, garlic steak... Sooo tasty and juicy!! And the salad bar was even tastier than other Copacabana restaurants I've been to (eg. the mashed potatoes are the fluffiest I've ever had). Make sure to order some freshly baked corn bread for your table! The service was very attentive. Numerous times servers asked us if everything was good and if we had any requests. At one point, a member of our party turned down some top sirloin because she prefers it well done, and several minutes later the server came back with a well done piece cooked just for her! (How nice!) Overall it was a great (and delicious) experience and I can't wait to go again! P.S. I'll note that the restaurant may be a little difficult to find, as it's in an industrial area and the sign is hard to see at night. The front patio of the restaurant is still under construction. If you get lost, look for the number 205. read more

Absolutely love the atmosphere of this place and the variety of meats they serve! However I've been with both small and large groups and have noticed that with small groups the servers will tend to stop coming to your table before you've said you're finished. I do appreciate how they come to your table and ask if you have any requests! read more

If you are a meat eater then this is the place for you. Their salad bar is awesome for the non meat lovers, ps: their corn bread is amazeblls!!!!!! read more

We had a great meal here! We went for dinner on a Tuesday night, so the place was fairly slow - but busier than I expected it to be on a weekday. All of the staff were super attentive and friendly - MUCH better than the Eglinton CopaCabana in Toronto. They were very good about bringing around a variety of meats, and the servers were frequently checking in on us and refilling drinks, etc. We didn't have to flag someone down for anything the whole night. The only reason they're not getting 5 stars is because we had a slightly awkward start to the meal. We had reservations, so they knew we were a group of 6 with a baby, but they still tried to seat us at a regular table right at the very front in a main traffic area, where all the tables were closely packed - even though the restaurant was mostly empty at the time. Once we requested a different table and a high chair, we got settled and everything was great from then on! read more

Came here for an early dinner yesterday and the food was good and the service was excellent. It was my first time coming to this location and I would definitely come back. read more

Super food super atmosphere very friendly staff food was very nice you have a huge selection on salads and even pasta and lasagna and many different sauces and fries so even when someone doesn't like steak u have plenty variety on food :) they bring the meat on screwers and it's up to you if you want it or not. The chicken drumsticks and shrimps I like the most the steaks are good too but sometimes we got it undercooked. The pineapple with cinnamon was the best addition to the meat it balanced the taste.will definitely go soon again the restaurant looks very nice too read more

We had reserved a table for 6 for my BIRTHDAY DINNER, we had double checked everything, over the phone we had gone over gluten free options, and so one... of course it was a very different story once we were there!!!! Cheep buffet style food. Over crowded. Unpleasant staff. They rush you to hurry up as another reservations will soon be arriving... yet your waiting on you food.... Many times the guys ran off with the food not serving Everyone, vegetarians at the table were highly disappointed as we were promised options with shrimp and salmon!!! The guys with meat would just run by and attend more to the huge groups not the smaller groups and giving attitude, and limiting your portions! even when we would call after them to come back- they would turn around- it's mostly steak- which is under cooked - badly- no seafood which was supposed to be gluten safe- it was not!!! (The reason I came here) The buffet of salads were gross! Soaked in vinegar, old and soggy! the hot table- nothin is gluten safe. The meat tasted bad- had this 'animal taste' low quality meat for sure. The seating is very open and loud and we hated the ambiance. The dancers were lousy and moody and shoved a few older ladies out of the way- which was very rude and jaw dropping! All I liked here was the cheese roll I tried which was gluten free. And then I had to remind them it's my birthday and the experience was a negative one, at the end they brought me some kind of dessert which wasn't good either- Over all terrible experience Bo one enjoyed it! We could t wait to get the heck out of this sardine can!!! read more

If you're a big meat lover this is definitely the place for you! They have a good variety of side dishes though none of them really stood out (their mashed potatoes were particularly underwhelming). But the meats! Loved the rub on all the various steaks and they were all cooked a nice medium rare. Their chicken was undercooked but everything else made up for it. Be sure to pair these meats with a nice red wine (Shiraz goes really well). I went at 8 pm and around that time they bring out their Brazilian dancers for entertainment. They came out again around 9:30 with even sexier costumes. Overall a good experience, but be sure to make reservations! read more

First time at this Brazilian restaurant....FIVE star plus...the meat and varieties were delicious The servers were first class...I'm going to make sure everyone I know aware of this great establishment. Thank you to all of the servers who made our night extremely enjoyable... read more

I found the meats to be super salty, especially the Parmesan chicken which I really couldn't swallow. Service was slow in the beginning but quickly picked up and they were willing to grill and bring you whatever you asked for which is greatly appreciated. I found the music just a bit too loud it was hard to have a conversation without shouting as other people were also shouting in their respective tables. Most likely won't be back again... read more

The place could be cleaner, but then again i went after a big rush so most of the buffet was already eaten and employees had finished their shifts. If you're looking for great food and such hospitality, these guys are the way to go. They really push food on your plate like a family would to their kids haha Food is on point chef. Keep up the good work! read more

For months and months I waited for this location to open. I had never been to any of the Copa location and I chose my first experience to be the Woodbridge location. Before you get the wrong idea I have been to Brazilian restaurants just not Copa. Just recently I was finally able to get a reservation that worked for us. I was so excited but.... I was disappointed. Our reservation was on time our waitress was great but for the first almost half hour all we saw was one person come by to serve meat. We were on the second level and could clearly see everyone walking around serving the first floor but they just seemed to forget about the second level. I spoke to the manager and within minutes we had people serving our table. The problem was when they did come they gave us one bite pieces of meat. All the better meats we saw one time and they never came back out and had to ask form them to be brought out and even then some did not come. We realized that at the portions that were being served it would take a while to get full and at $50 a person that's not acceptable. All meats are cooked medium to medium rare so if you don't eat your meat that way I suggest you make other arrangements. One person in our group liked their meat medium well so we asked for some meat cooked medium well. They were willing to accommodate but it took quite a while. Buffet options were also stingy compared to other Brazilian restaurants I've been to and what was put out seemed to be the end of the line. Very little in the dishes. I am sure that there are still some hiccups because this location is still new so I am not willing to write off this place. I will be back to give it another try. Hopefully this review will change at that point. The entertainment gets 5 stars read more

Growing Pains ! Been to the other 3 restaurants and they are amazing ! This one just opened, the service was horrible, the food mediocre at best...served raw filet mignon wrapped in raw bacon. Wanted to get some of the guys with the meat to come by as the service was slow, talked to the waitress 3 times and it did nothing. Website showed a discount for kids under 12...the bill showed discounts only for kids up to 11. I won't be back and I would recommend that you also stay away. read more

Steaks were good, and that's about it. Service is pretty slow. Buffet has absolutely nothing Brazilian. Was expecting much more from this place. read more

We went on a Saturday night with a reservation for a group of 6. We were sitting in the bright area that feels like you're outside which I was happy about because the rest of the place looks really dimly lit. I was happy with the variety of sides (more than I could ever eat) and the meat was all perfectly cooked. The meat servers were friendly (the first guy gave us too many instructions and sounded robotic but the rest were better) and came around frequently enough. Our server wasn't great, she didn't come around frequently enough, it was hard to get her attention, and our table wasn't cleared. The dessert that they brought out for the birthday was yummy and plentiful (not sure if they charged us for this, but they did ask to see ID to verify the birthdate). This is the second AYCE meat place I've been to and it was good. The washrooms are A+. The parking is plentiful and free. The dancers were great, there isn't much room for them to dance so they came out and performed 2 at a time. There was only one performance in the 2 hours that we were there. If you like meat definitely visit this place! read more

On the whole I like Copacabana a lot, but this location has actually run out of items fairly early in the evening. This is something I've never experienced at any other Brazilian BBQ anywhere I've tried it throughout North America. To me that speaks of a management problem that needs to be tended to. I would still come to Copacabana as it's my preferred local Brazilian place, but they should be held to account and deliver a premium meal including everything it should given the premium price. read more

Excellent food, great environment. The only negative is the lack of service. I've had better service at Tim Hortons. Waited for a long time before I got any food and then I waited even more. I was truly disappointed. This place has Alot of potential, the food is awesome, provided you get any. read more

Copacabana was my first experience with Brazilian BBQ. It set the standard for me. My favourites are the butter steak, Parmesan steak and shrimp. With all the protein options, it shouldn't be overlooked that the salad bar is quite good. Their strawberry spinach salad, kale salad and quinoa stand out to me. I've been to both downtown locations and in comparison, the Vaughan location met my expectations. Their servers and carvers were polite, funny and on point. read more

Came here on a Saturday evening, highly recommend reservations. Around 6 ish it was getting pretty packed. The meats... to die for... all the steaks from top sirloin, prime rib, flank steak, filet mignon was all tender and flavoured perfectly. Just thinking about it... is making me drool. The chicken was also tender and moist and the lamb chops are a must try. The shrimps was okay, and the salad bar and hot bar wasn't the greatest. Not very fresh and not much variety. I would definitely come back for the meats, just amazing. At the end of the night they gave us a 15% off on the next visit but it's only valid for 7 days which is kind of ridiculous ... they should extend that. read more

BAD! I love copacabana steak houses however this location was an absolute autrocity, waste of time and money. When I went the first time I went to the Toronto location and I was satisfied beyond measures; beyond pleased but here I was seated way in the back and the meats would come to me 15 minutes at a time. I was not even told that I could request other meats until I was 3 quarters done with my meal. Talk about proper training. Speaking of which the staff was made up of little ten year boys. The worst part of it is that it is that it is the same price of the Toronto location. So PLEASE take it from me and do yourself a favour. If you are planning to go to a steakhouse to have a good time and leave with satisfaction make the trip and go to the Coppa Cabbana in Toronto not Vaughan. read more

Amazing. But why did they change the shrimp?? It was way better when it didn't have the shell on it. It used to be so tasty and juicy without the shell. That really upset me, since I was a big fan of their shrimp. The chicken that isn't in the form of a drumstick isn't good, don't ask for it. However, the steak is great. The service is very slow though. They need more servers, need to increase the speed, send out more options, and go back to the old shrimp. Otherwise, great. read more

Service was horrid. They brought us 2 types of chicken over and over, and red meat maybe 3 times total. We were waiting forever between servings which just made the entire experience pretty much unbearable. We had a birthday at the table and didn't even get a "happy birthday" from the waitress, let alone the free dessert. All she said was, "I heard it's your birthday. Can I see your ID." Never going back to this chain as the downtown location is just as bad. read more

I really enjoyed the service at this location. The buffet area had plenty of options that would be sure to please even the pickiest eater. The service I had during an early Saturday dinner was incredible. The staff were attentive, my server even asked us if there was anything specifically that we wanted more of. The guys who were serving meat options were also extremely friendly. I personally felt like the galleria (buffet) had better food than most of the meat options itself. One thing that threw me a little off is that the grilled pineapple at this particular location wasn't made the same way as the other locations that I have visited. Everything else was decent, the service definitely made the experience better! read more

The meat is always great at Copa...but god damn the service is bad. They gave us seats with no plates and no utensils, and the meat people were already coming up to us but we couldn't even accept. Also received the ugliest Old-Fashioned by the bartender. Couldn't even finish it and it left my hands super sticky. read more

Here on a Saturday night with great friends. Fun time with excellent entertainment. Food and service really beat all of our expectations. Wait staff was perfect. They came around way faster than we could keep up. Made us feel very welcome. The atmosphere is very nice and classy. Highly recommend this place :-) read more

Calling all meat lovers! Great food & great entertainment. Im glad i made a salad bowl before all the servers came to our tables with cut meat - i needed the greens/sides with the amount of meat i had. It was a friday night and there were dancers entertaining the lounge while we were all eating with upbeat music. Near the end of my dinner my plate was piling with meat that i had to start saying no! Beware: you WILL get a food belly when youre done!!! read more

Went there as a group to for Christmas dinner party (in January; you should try it then, much more relaxed). The first impression is great. From there it's a downhill. Food is as good as you can expect from an all you can eat. Attitude is 2 stars max! The whole music and dance thing lasts for 10-15 mins so don't expect much. AND we were asked to leave after 2 hours while we were only ordering drinks and chatting by then (we had half of our party arrive 30 mins late but it wouldn't matter. We STARTED half an hour late but it wouldn't matter). I would still be OK if not for the attitude! Half of the table (me included) were not offered salmon and shrimp again I'm a question mark for that too! read more

we had a great birthday celebration. tho open table made an error in our reservation, the staff were so proactive to make a place for us at our planned reservation time. the atmosphere is fun (don't go if you like quiet and intimate), food delicious, and the staff were very attentive and looked after us so well the whole evening. we will definitely go back as a family again! thank you so much copacabana vaughan! ps the only reason i am not giving it a 5, and writing a caution here: at the salad bar there is an clear eye level glass shelf. when i went to reach back for food, i didnt see it and i smacked my head and have a small cut/bruise there today. so careful of that. read more

Love this restaurant. So many cuts of meat and they're so delicious. The Parmasean crusted meats are my fave. Cornbread and cheese balls are nice to balance all the protein. Salads and sides are good too. Bit pricey at $50 a person but worth it for a treat. read more

Went to copa cabana a few times, love the fact that you can enjoy dinner and live shows however it's the same dance moves becomes nothing special after a few times. Food is good except servers were more focused on serving just the center tables. I asked many of the servers that night to have the shrimp. But as it came out the kitchen it all went to the center tables never made it farther. I was not satisfied the last time I was there with their service. read more

Food is top quality. Everything was delectable. Service was great. Entertainment was also really great. Only downside, the music is unbearable. It's like eating at a night club. If you planned on having any conversation, this is not the place! It's such a shame because it's a great atmosphere and the food is so good. read more

We went to Copacabana to celebrate a family member's birthday. We had visited other locations of this restaurant over the years so we knew what to expect. The Vaughan location is modern and spacious. It was surprisingly busy (and loud) for a Sunday evening. The salad bar had quite a few choices but we were careful not to fill up so as to save room for the main event. We especially loved the parmesan crusted sirloin and bacon-wrapped filet. Unfortunately, because they are so busy, you don't always get the full rotation of their selection. On this particular night, there was a lot of steak and very little salmon and no chicken. Given the steep price, one might argue that you're better off with steak to get the best value for your money, but as they say, variety is the spice of life. ;) The grilled pineapple is always good, the perfect finish (no need for dessert), but they do need to grill it just a little bit longer and come through at least twice and give everyone a good serving. It would be great if they could expand the grilled fruit to include some other choices for a change. Service is great, the servers are always obliging and happy to accommodate when we had special or repeat requests. I would go again but usually limit it to once per year on account of the cost. read more

Went for my anniversary it was our first visit....was amazing, clean, atmosphere was good, was busy on a Saturday night. The meat just kept coming, the servers were all nice and friendly. Reasonable price all you eat. A must try!!!! read more

This is the WORST restaurant ever. We had a reservation for Mothers day and when we sat down all the glasses were dirty and the tongues that they give you to pick up the meat all had food crusted to it. When I complained they gave me attitude and said well its dark in the dining room so its hard to see. What kind of response is that. DO NOT GO unless you want to eat off dirty dishes at the buffet and dirty cutlery. The health inspector should look into this. read more

A must try. Fabulous. Just amazing food and service. Excellent staff, made our night. We went to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday and although we started with an issue with the seating, the manager convinced us to stay promising we won't regret it and fixed our seating and are we ever glad we did. There is nothing that I could complain about. Even the simplest salad was out of this world. The espresso is the best ever. The meats...what can I say? Cooked to perfection like butter in your mouth and the variety is to die for. Best experience ever. The server was a most amazing server and patient, friendly and always smiling. She made our night. Thank you guys so much! read more

No star if I can give no star. Long wait time. Receptionist was not nice or polite. Will never go there again. Last time I was there, the food is just OK. read more

The food and the ambience is great! They have dancers on Friday and Saturdays, however we were very disappointed with the service. We went around 9:00 PM on a Saturday and already by 10:00 PM they were trying to kick us out even though half the restaurant was empty. They would remove our food from the table any time we went to get any. They brought the bill even though it wasn't asked for. Eventually we left. I would rather spend the $200 on a restaurant that will actually respect its customers. read more

This was a great experience with just FABULOUS food! A meatlovers dream, but the shrimp and Salmon was amazing too, you have to ask your waiter to bring it by. The buffet choices were plenty and all hot, great bread too. I would highly recommend and we are a picky bunch, as my brother is a Red Seal Executive Chef and even he liked it! read more