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    Terra Gaucha

    4.6 (124 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Jessica L.

    Man, now this is a hidden gem for lunch! We got here around 1:30 (not too busy), it was our first time visiting and was greeted promptly and sat immediately. Since I'm picky and my friend is vegan, we decided on their Hot & Cold Lunch special for $20 - best decision! Everything was pretty good and their lavender drinks are soooo refreshing!! We agreed we will def be back! Huge shout out to Jackie for taking great care of us and double checking with the kitchen on certain items, we really appreciated it!

    Ro W.

    Everyone was so helpful and nice. They made sure to check on us during our experience. The only reason that I didnt give a 5/5 is because some of the food wasnt labeled to show meat was included. As I was putting some of the brussel sprout medley on my plate, I noticed bacon in the mix. I haven't eaten meat in almost 13 years. Had it been labeled, I wouldn't have grabbed it. Other than that, everything was great. I'd definitely go back. (I forgot to check in)

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    Maureen B.

    Stopped in for a lunch with the family. It was also an early birthday celebration for my son. We certainly enjoyed the meal and different food offerings. I like that you can pick and choose which meats to try as they are brought around. My son got an old fashioned but wasnt impressed and said hes had better. The food however was delicious. I enjoyed quite a few of the cold offerings and the bacon was a hit with a few of us as well. Price is fair considering what all you get. I definitely recommend getting your fill on the meat before samplibgvthe hot and cold offerings otherwise you'll be too full too fast!

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    Mary R.

    This was my 1st time experiencing a Brazilian restaurant! It was so much fun! The entire staff is so accommodating and really made me feel so welcome. The food was all really delicious too. The temperature of the meats that came out were perfect. I was at 1st overwhelmed because there is so much happening but I very much appreciate the abilit to pace the food too! It was busy but the service didnt skil a beat, it was a great experience and I'll def be back and would recommend to give them a try if you're on the fence!

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    Laura S.

    Came for our anniversary and it was fantastic! What a beautiful place to celebrate a special event. Our server's name was Miguel and he explained how the full experience worked and was very attentive to us. There was so much food, and it's good quality food. Let me tell you, the salmon was the best I've ever had. Grilled and seasoned perfectly with a mango sauce! The bathrooms were freezing cold including the water to handwash in the sink. The restaurant is nicely decorated, simple and elegant. The food is quality and plentiful- you can eat as much or as little as you want. I try to take little bites of everything so I can experience as many tastes as possible before getting too full. The full experience is more expensive but includes all the delicious flame grilled meats that your heart desires.. and your stomach can hold. The hot and cold salad bar is less expensive but there are so many options from smoked salmon to soup and salads and fruit and cheese. They had this potatoes and parmesan soup that blew me away! They had rice, beens, and a wide variety of salads like chicken salad and tabouli. If your vegan, there is plenty for you as well. Side note, like this location, I'm glad I did not have to got downtown and struggle and worry about parking!

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    Ross S.

    I have been wanting to try this new north side restaurant and for some friends to go with me. From the minute you walk I. You realize this was totally done and well appointed the decor is great and the staff is wonderful. We sat at the bar first and they have a great bar staff and selection is up there either other high end restaurants. We then mi ed to a table and once again we wanted for nothing and the service was impeccable. The food started as your typical Brazilian steakhouse. OMG , everything was amazing. All the meats were cooked to perfection. The salad bar also is above and beyond. The value here is also IMHO an amazing value @$62 pp for unlimited superlative food. I cannot wait to go back!! BTW I Normally do t eat dessert at a Brazilian since there is so much food but we were cell a birthday so we indulged. Both desserts were awesome and reasonably priced too.

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    Aimee B.

    3 out of 4 of our family were Brazilian first timers. We are talking the cuisine not the wax! Har har. Came here as requested for my son's 14th bday. We loved this restaurant, plain and simple. The hot and cold bar was overwhelming in a good way. Choices upon choices: salads, cheeses, fruits, bisque, the most delicious maple bacon, shrimp, cake with chantilly lace banana cream...the list goes on and on. Kids price is half off which was nice. My youngest tried so many new foods. The fried cheese with honey was a hit as was the grilled pineapple. I had salmon, drumsticks and plenty from the hot and cold bar. My other three got all meat. Service was impeccable. Our server Kyle checked on us frequently and asked if there was meat that we had not seen come around yet that we wanted to try. Loved the service. All of the table side food servers were courteous and helpful. It was busy for a Sunday night but not busy where it's overwhelming and overstimulating. Perfect vibe for a Sunday night. The beautiful Christmas tree was a pretty sight upon entering. The restaurant comped our bday dessert: coconut brownie like cake with ice cream. Heaven if you like coconut. 10/10! Will definitely eat here again.

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    Gilda O.

    Love it here! Been to a few Brazilian steakhouses and this is my favorite. We celebrate special occasions here and always are happy--service is too good, food is terrific (picanha, grilled pineapple).

    Erica D.

    This was a great experience actually we ended up coming here after our original reservation for Valentine's Day was a flop. We found this reservation last minute and they were able to get us in with no problem even though they were jam-packed. Once we arrived we were seated in less than 15 minutes. This is my second time trying a Brazilian style restaurant, but this one is actually good. I didn't care for the first one. All the meat was very fresh and drinks were good. They kept the buffet stocked and they walked around plenty of times so there was no way you could miss something. To have such a huge crown on Valentine's Day can still keep everyone's table in order. I was very impressed and I will be visiting again.

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    Mary H.

    We came here for my birthday dinner and it was so fun! Our server was awesome. So great to talk to, had good reccs, and very knowledgeable on the restaurant and food selections. We were STUFFED by the time we left. The food and meats were incredible and cooked to perfection. A couple of times we were overwhelmed with the selection going around. Definitely recommend for a fun night out, date, or birthday.

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    George C.

    Came by for a business meal with a client on a weekday night and wasn't that impressed by the meats. Service was hit or miss as I had to request chimichurri several times before a server brought it. The salad bar was very above average with many choices of salad, cold cuts, cheese, and candied bacon. The meats were either too rare or more on the medium side. But regardless of whether it was rare or medium, none of the meat was that tender and many of the meats were overly salty. I did enjoy the grilled pineapple and the fried cheese with honey which are more unique items not available at all Brazilian bbq restaurants. I saw that there were pictures of beef ribs and pork ribs, but didn't see it served at all in the 2 hours I was at the restaurant. Overall I expected the meats to be cooked better and thought the overall experience was just okay.

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    Duncan G.

    My beautiful wife took me tonight for a belated birthday dinner. She made reservations months ago but was nervous as the last experience we had at a Brazilian steakhouse was HORRIBLE ( FdC) a few years ago. She had good things about Terra Gaucho though so we gave it a try. First thing is the place is hopping. Don't even think about getting in on a weekend night without a reservation! Everything was OUTSTANDING! Our server Lindsey although having a busy section was on top of everything. The hot & cold table had a lot of fresh, great options & the meat at the table was uniformly cooked well. Is it a bit pricey yep but you get what you pay for & it's a good value. We highly recommend it for special occasions! Plus due to it being a birthday dinner we got a free dessert to take home! We will be back!

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    Wendi S.

    We were seated pretty quickly however it took quite a while to get somebody to come back to us to order. It was a very inviting spot very packed, bright cheerful colors throughout. When we finally got a waiter, he was amazing and took care of us very well. My daughter asked for specifically medium on all of her meats and she could never get one all of the meat she would serve was medium rare which is what I like finally that was taken care of, and she was served . The salad bar was delicious and had a variety of things on it. I was disappointed that there was no cheese bread we were going to order the devour menu, but we're told that if we ordered that we would not get any beef or lamb or pork so we went with the higher priced option. Although the meat was good. I don't believe that I would go here again for the price I spent over $80. I think it's heyday Fogo de Chão is better however, I haven't been there in a while so I'm not sure if it still as good as I remember if you are really hungry I would definitely go here.

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    Have been a few times and never disappoints! The staff is attentive and the meat is delicious!

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    Better than other mainstream Brazilian Steakhouses and less expensive. Great experience and great food. The service was outstanding.

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    Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. This has been our favorite Brazilian steakhouse experience.

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    Ask the Community - Terra Gaucha

    Is salmon included in full experience?

    Yes salmon is included.

    Is dessert or basic drinks included in price?

    Drinks and dessert aren't included in the price. There is some fruit on the salad bar and you can do ice water.

    Does the dinner price include the hot/cold salad bar or is that a separate charge in addition to the churrasco experience?

    It includes it!

    Are you open on Christmas Eve?

    Yes

    Do they happen to serve Brazilian lemonade?

    Hi Sue, yes. We offer our Brazilian Limonada made fresh to order.

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    Got a chance to try this Brazilian place in the food garage located in down town Indianapolis. If…read moreyou've been there then you know they have some amazing food and tons of options. I tried Gauchos for my first time and that Brazilian Steak Sandwich was delicious. The meat was tender and juicy and the sandwich was so full of flavor. I also got to try their sangria and it was good as well. Just wasn't a fan of all that fruit at the bottom. Other than that, the food was great. Service was quick and helpful. I will definitely be going back to them soon.

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    A popular shack style store inside Garage food hall. There are seating area in the common space…read moreright in front and around the restaurant. Their menu has lots of exciting Brazilian sandwiches, skewers, and a variety under "Special" section. I ordered the cheese bread and beef pastel. Took them about 5 minutes to have the order ready. The associate at register was very friendly, taking orders and also handing them out to everyone. The cheese bread was puffy, tasted really good. The pastel had a deep fried skin, seemed over cooked. But the filling inside was good, beef had a good mix of spice and flavor.

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    After dinner at The Dining Room at RH, we were looking for a place to go for a night cap. Specially…read morea place within a mile or two that has a full bar. Naturally, I pulled up the Yelp app to search for something open nearby for recommendations. Turns out Delicia is one of my friend's boyfriend's favorite restaurant in Broad Ripple. They both frequent the restaurants in that area as they live in the neighborhood so that's definitely saying something and I can see why based on the vibe and atmosphere! We were only there for drinks (which were amazing) and they were definitely worth making another trip for. I ordered the "Pulparindo" which is slightly spicy tamarind vodka, fresh mango puree, raw sugar simple, lime juice and a yummy tajin rim. I would have had more of it wasn't last call when we placed our order. Another popular choice was the "FIRE 'N' Ice" made with el charro jalapeño infused reposado tequila, hibiscus I basil I habanero reduction, tres chiles infused ice ball. Beautiful presentation with all the drinks. Our waitress was great and attentive. I also really liked how I felt instantly in a better mood in that space and I will be going back again for dinner soon.

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    Sal and Pimenta

    4.3(23 reviews)
    9.1 miChatham Arch

    One of my absolute favorite stops in the garage food hall was Sal and Pimenta. It was…read more.. We made our monthly visit to the garage food Hall over Mother's Day weekend. I love coming here to get the bacon wrapped steak in the bacon wrapped chicken with the flavorful chimichurri sauce. I was super disappointed this weekend when I went to order my bacon wrapped chicken and found that it's no longer on the menu. Not a huge deal I guess, change is an inevitability. So I ordered my bacon wrapped beef and when it came, it was not the same either. What used to be thick crispy chunks of beef beef wrapped in cooked bacon is now a sad cubed piece of beef with no char on it and burnt bacon. The chimichurri sauce was still delicious and flavorful, but not enough to save the bacon wrapped meat. My husband felt the exact same about his with the garlic Parmesan sauce. The food is always hot and made to order so that's nice but so is everything else at the garage. This might change our mind about visiting monthly.

    We finally took a quick trip/walk through the Garage Food Hall since we were in the area and hadn't…read morebeen. My husband and I are major goodies so the indecisiveness was real, but we opted for a quick bite at Sal & Pimenta's. I love loaded fries and the Chicken Alfredo Fries were what pulled me in and I'm so lucky they did ~ delicious. The perfect amount of chicken, Alfredo, Parmesan you name it ~ present in every bite. You typically find loaded meals with unequal portions or lacking the meat to cover whether it's chips or fries, and these truly were delicious. Can't wait to come back and see what tickles our fancy next time!

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    Ten Cuts - Cheese

    Ten Cuts

    4.6(66 reviews)
    19.4 mi
    $$$

    Ten cuts was a 10/10! This was our first experience with Ten Cuts and I must say everyone in my…read moregroup was very impressed. One of my personal opinions is that the mark of quality and attention to detail in any restaurant that moves large volumes of food is cleanliness - and the salad bar was pristine! From the charcuterie to the fresh vegetables, everything looked fresh and delicious. The fact that there was not one speck of food or debris littering the floor or the areas surrounding the bowls was clear indication that someone was monitoring that area with meticulous detail. The meat options brought to our table were diverse, well prepared, and brought to the table slightly faster than we could eat them! We never found ourselves waiting for anything as the service was incredibly attentive. A very nice and much appreciated personal touch was added by a couple of check in visits during dinner from Gabriel, the sales manager and Sebastian, the general manager - both of whom showed genuine interest in how our experience was. Add to this outstanding service from our server, Jessica. We learned that this is a family owned and operated restaurant which explains the pride that was clearly apparent in every aspect of this dining experience. It's not often we eat such large volumes of food - but as soon as we're ready for another truly indulgent dining experience, we will be going back to Ten Cuts - even over some of the more popular and well known Brazilian steakhouses!

    I have had this restaurant on my radar for awhile. I heard about it through a friend and she gave…read moreit a great review in addition to the great reviews here. We went on a Saturday night, around 6:30. I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to get a reservation without any issue. The decor was very nice but I feel we could have used a bit more elbow room because the table was cramped and smaller. Our multi servers were very attentive, super friendly and informative. We all went for the full buffet. The salad bar was huge and tidy, clean, and fresh. There were tasty sides including mashed potatoes, two kinds of rice (plain and veggie rice with seasoning), there was also a pasta side tossed in a very nice light tomato sauce. All of the food and the quality was on point. The previously posted pics on here are relevant. Most of the meat that I tried was just OK. I tried the chicken thighs and the assorted beef choices. I would definitely recommend choosing the filet mignon only in the red meat group. The rest of the cuts were on the tough side. They served it medium rare, which was fine with me. We tried the flan dessert. It was good. I would go back to this place, but I would have to be much much hungrier, and also make it more of a special occasion because of the price point. It would definitely be a great place for power/ competitive eaters to practice. ;o) !!!

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