Excellent! Excellent…read more Excellent Nice first date vibes and any casual day. It was by far the best steakhouse I have visited in 5 years. I recommend everyone experience this steakhouse once in thier life!!!!

What a delicious night at Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse in San Diego!…read more Some wonderful lifelong friends treated us to dinner after winning a MASSIVE jackpot! Talk about having good friends! Thank you so much for thinking of us and sharing your celebration with us! They even let ME choose dinner... and you already know I wasn't turning down Brazilian steakhouse! We've had so many great memories and meetups here at the San Diego location, and this visit definitely did not disappoint! The table-side service was such a fun experience, with the gauchos coming around and slicing all those delicious meats right at our table. Every protein was delicately marinated, seasoned beautifully, and roasted to perfection. And the food selection was HUGE! The salad bar was absolutely scrumptious, plus they had another whole table with soups, rice, and even more delicious sides. And how could I forget the meat wrapped in 24K gold that's included on the menu?! Talk about taking dinner to the next level! What really stood out was how welcoming and hospitable all of the staff were. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel so comfortable from beginning to end. Between the amazing food, wonderful service, great atmosphere, and getting to spend time with lifelong friends, it was such a fun and memorable night! 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Thank you again to our amazing friends for such a fun night! We had an incredible time celebrating with you! And yes... we'll definitely be coming back for more!

Silvia gave us fantastic service and always checked up on us despite how busy the restaurant wasread more

We came here for our 6th anniversary & our initial service was lacking. We didn't get offered…read moredrinks & we got the feeling we were kind of annoying to our server when we asked questions. Then we kept getting passed up by the servers with the meat. Then BRANDON! He turned our experience around!! He answered our questions, explained the meat ordering experience, followed up with us, literally hunted people down for us . He's for sure one of the best servers we have ever had & couldn't recommend him enough. Carlos, one of the managers (I think?) was also very very helpful & went above and beyond for us as well. We will be back & will ask for for both of these guys 100%!

Kind of a toss up between 4 and 5 stars but such is the limitation of the rating system…read more Super laid back location near Pechanga Arena. What they do well is traditional Brazilian comfort food. Prices aren't too crazy. It's under new ownership who has continued with the menu but with some tweaks. The most noticeable one is the feijão, which other reviewers have mentioned, and the picanha now has a nice fat cap. It can get busy depending on events in the area but we were able to sit and eat within a reasonable amount of time. The owner had let us know that the kitchen had a lot of orders and there would be a slight delay but it didn't take any longer than he had quoted us. If you're in the mood for laid-back traditional Brazilian fare, this is the place.

Brazil by the Bay has always been a family favorite, and the food has always been amazing. That is…read morepart of why this experience has been so upsetting and disappointing. I did not always have food allergies. Before I became sick, I was able to eat everything, including foods I can no longer safely have. Because my allergies are now serious, I go out of my way to communicate clearly with restaurants before ordering. I understand that accommodating allergies can take additional effort, which is exactly why I called Brazil by the Bay before placing my order rather than simply assuming something was safe. I explained and listed all of my allergies over the phone, including my allergies. I also listed my allergies in writing on my Grubhub order so that the restaurant had them both verbally and in writing for the entire order. I specifically asked about the farofa and the beans. I did not simply ask whether they thought the dishes were allergy-friendly. I asked the person to read me the ingredients. I was explicitly told that the farofa contained only cassava flour and that the beans contained only salt. Based on the information the restaurant gave me, I ate the food. After taking one bite, my throat started to get really tight and it was difficult to breath. I immediately called the restaurant because at that point I needed accurate ingredient information to determine how serious the situation was and whether I needed to seek emergency medical care. What happened next was extremely disturbing. The person continued telling me that the farofa only contained cassava flour. I explained that my throat was closing and that I needed them to actually verify what was in the food because I needed to know whether I needed to go to the ER. Only after putting me on hold and actually checking did he come back and tell me that the food contained food I am allergic to and that I had specifically disclosed before ordering and in the notes on my order. This means that I was not merely given incomplete information. I specifically asked for the ingredients, disclosed my allergies, and relied on the restaurant's answer. The ingredient information I was initially given was wrong. During this conversation, I also repeatedly experienced being misgendered while trying to deal with a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. What was almost as troubling as the original mistake was the complete lack of concern afterward. The person I spoke with did not ask whether I was medically okay. He did not apologize. He did not offer a refund, a remake, an explanation, or a manager callback. Instead, I experienced justification and repeated insistence about the ingredients until I pushed for him to actually check. When a customer tells you that their throat is closing after eating food your restaurant specifically told them was safe, the response should not be defensiveness. The immediate priorities should be determining exactly what ingredients were in the food, making sure the customer has accurate information for their safety, expressing concern, and figuring out how such a serious failure happened. I called again, the next day and asked to speak with a manager. I was told the manager was not there. I explained what had happened, gave my name and phone number, and was told that the owner would call me back. No timeframe was given. At the time I am writing this, I am still waiting for that conversation. For anyone with food allergies, I would be extremely cautious ordering here based on my experience. Restaurants cannot guarantee that every environment is completely free of allergens, and I understand that. But this was not a situation where I failed to disclose an allergy or made assumptions about a dish. I did everything I reasonably could to protect myself. I called ahead. I explained all of my allergies. I asked for the ingredients to be read to me. I listed the allergies again in writing on Grubhub. I relied on the information I was given. The restaurant gave me inaccurate ingredient information anyway. Food-allergy safety depends on trust. If an employee does not know exactly what is in something, there is nothing wrong with saying, "I don't know; let me check." In fact, that is the responsible answer. What is dangerous is confidently telling someone with serious allergies that a dish contains only certain ingredients without actually verifying it. I sincerely hope Brazil by the Bay treats this as an opportunity to completely review its allergy procedures. Staff should have access to accurate ingredient information, allergy questions should be verified rather than guessed at, written allergy notes on delivery orders should be taken seriously, and employees need clear procedures for what to do if someone reports an allergic reaction. This restaurant has been meaningful to my family since 2006, and I wish I were writing a very different review. The food itself has always been something we loved. But no meal is worth

The food was less than impressive, left a lot to be desired. Felt more like wanting to get people…read morein and out and there was a lack of quality and seasoning in everything we tried. Service was nice.

Buffet was 24$ per person including all the cuts of meat your heart desires!…read moreLoved it would definitely come back with family! They have a kids area that has surveillance that can be seen from inside the restaurant! Which I thought was interesting!

Me & my hubby love this place!!! Top tier service, great…read morefood!!! we can't stay away!!!

My first time back since fire and it looks great. My favorite waitress is back, Cecilia. Service…read morewas excellent as always and our glasses were always full and she checked multiple times to make sure we were happy. We miss the quail eggs we will suvive.

Violet was amazing and took great care of us this evening!! Our go to spot…read more My favorite resturant and bar..always the best games and drinks.

food is always amazing! reccomend the nachos and mac and cheese. the place overall is really chill,…read moregood place to watch sports! Our server Maria was really attentive and sweet !

We had a party of six at Puerto La Boca in Little Italy celebrating two birthdays, and we had a…read moregreat experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and authentic, and the drinks were excellent. The staff really made our celebration enjoyable. Everyone was enthusiastic, engaging, and attentive to our group, and they created a fun and welcoming atmosphere for both birthdays. The only downside was that it was extremely hot inside the restaurant. It definitely made things a little uncomfortable and better A/C or airflow would have made the experience even better. Overall, we had a great time celebrating. The combination of authentic food, great drinks, and an awesome staff made it a memorable birthday dinner. We'll definitely be back!

What a better time to find this place than during the World Cup. We came here with the intention of…read morewatching the Argentina v Algeria match and we did not have a reservation. We got there and the hostess told us we could sit outside and that if a table opened up we would move insight. Totally cool we could see inside to the TVs. We had ordered some drinks and bread but a tabled opened up so we got to move which was great!! To eat, we ordered some morcilla and chorizo. For our main, 3 of us shared the parillada which was plenty of food. We also tried an empanada which was pretty good. The fries with the steak was amazing and overall very delicious. No good meal is complete without dessert so we got the milhojas to finish the meal. Yum. Everything at this place was amazing and the staff was just as great which made the experience even better. 10/10

I'm so amazing by the customer service here. The guy was very helpful with answering all my…read morequestions. Especially my gluten free accommodation. I was stuck between which meat to choose so he let me sample the chicken, beef, and steak. I forgot his name but I came in Saturday June 24th around 1pm. The food it self was delicious! I ended up going with the beef. This place will definitely be a go to of mine.

Brazilian Bowls is kind of a Chipotle, Brazilian style. Although the music was reggaeton (Hispanic,…read morenot Brazilian) and VERY loud, but the server was super nice and turned it down, as per our request. They also lack a baby changing table, but again, the girl let us change my yelling newborn baby on a little table in the back, which she cleared for us. She offered taste testers of the food and was very patient with the half our we took to order , so 10/10 for service! The savory bowls were good, not excellent. Mine was a bit watery and greasy. The turmeric rice was completely dried out and lacked a bit of salt, the beef was a little salty, so all in all they tasted good together :D. The food could all use some more garlic, the beans a bit more creaminess, a bit more Brazilian flair. The açaí bowl was delicious! Totally coming back to try another flavor bowl here.

We LOVE coming to Novo! It really has that "where everyone knows your name" kind of feel. It's such…read morea great local spot in the Otay Ranch Mall, and the staff is always super friendly and inviting. Sandy has been our server many times and is always amazing, but honestly, we love all of the servers here. Everyone makes you feel welcome and taken care of, which is a big part of why we keep coming back. It's a great place to watch sports, enjoy some amazing kombucha (they also have a full bar), and good food. We've even come here with the whole team after softball games. The space is large enough to accommodate big groups without ever feeling too big or impersonal. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere, and even better people. Definitely one of our favorite local spots. Highly recommend!

great service Our server Karina was very attentive and great quality! best place to be!!read more

I just flew into town for a girls' weekend and was ready for lunch with a beautiful view. C Level…read moredid not disappoint! Attached to another restaurant, you walk in and think, "this is not what I pictured." And then they walk you out the front door and into a covered outdoor space with incredible views from every table. Service was friendly and the perfect amount of attentive. I had a hankering for a good seafood salad and am a sucker for a Louie, so I ordered the C Level Louie Salad. It had the bonus of having blue crab on it. Girl, this salad was huge and not just full of a bunch of (butter) lettuce. It had tons of shrimp and crab, avocado and all the good stuff. It was fresh and healthy and I couldn't even finish it. It was around $31, which I think is reasonable for the actual salad and for the incredible views. My friend has many food sensitivities and ordered the Thai chicken salad. On another visit, I would order this. She said it was an excellent salad and also couldn't finish hers. (We're not dainty eaters.) Def visit C Level!

We had family coming to town from New Mexico and they always love to see the water so we decided to…read moremake reservations at C Level for an early dinner. There were only a couple of times available when I made them on a Monday for the following Friday so I chose the 5 pm over 8:45 pm to give us a chance to enjoy the view before sunset. I started with the lobster bisque while the rest of the table snacked on artichoke fritters. The bisque was perfectly creamy and delicious. For my entree, I chose the fish and chips and loved that it came with hush puppies as well. My vegetarian husband had a few options for non-seafood/meat here and ended up choosing the Mediterranean bowl with roasted broccolini, eggplant, butternut squash, roasted tomatoes, black lentils, fresno chiles, pistachios, fresh herbs, lemon-tahini dressing, red pepper tofu mousse, crispy chick peas. We were celebrating our recent engagement with my fiance's family so we received a complimentary slice of cake as well.