Tried The Gaúcho's Way last night with my girlfriend. It was my first experience with a Brazilian steakhouse. We were seated quickly and drinking water within thirty seconds of sitting down. There was pão de queijo (a Brazilian cheese bread like an elevated Cheddar Bay Biscuit) to munch on, too. There was a full self-serve salad bar with tasty meats and cheeses as well as bread and butter, black beans and rice, macaroni and cheese, candied bacon, and clam chowder. Once we had our sides and sat back down, we were offered beverages (my girlfriend got a bottled Coke, I got a Guaraná) and waiters started bringing meat. Over the course of our meal, we were offered bacon wrapped chicken or beef (we picked chicken), top sirloin, bottom sirloin, filet mignon, Parmesan crusted pork, and more (it was a little overwhelming). Potatoes were served somewhat randomly - mashed potatoes and potato wedges - along with a palate cleanser of plantains about halfway through the meat parade. It might have been nice to have the potatoes a little earlier but we might not have had enough room for meat if we'd had the potatoes earlier. And the meat is definitely the star of the show. The space is a little small (there was a server's station right behind my girlfriend's seat) but, for the most part, that space is used efficiently. We were in and out within 50 minutes, very satisfied. Be sure to check out The Gaúcho's Way if you find yourself in Lancaster County! read more

Three of us went for lunch and it was great. Food was outstanding and the meats just kept coming. The salad bar was also excellent with a wide array of complements to the main course. Will definitely be going back. Lunch is $20 less than dinner for the exact same menu. read more

First and foremost, its a Brazilian steakhouse with tons of all you can eat meat, it is going to be pricier. With that being said, go for their lunchtime prices if you can! The salad bar is LEGIT. The problem is if you eat too much there you might miss out on some of the ribeye, lamb, filet, bacon wrapped chicken, etc coming by! All of the food was incredible, the cheesy bread is to die for. The staff is great, they brough us an anniversary ice cream/lava cake plate! Love the vibes in here! Very well kept, makes you feel like you are fine dining. There wasn't a moment where our glasses of water were empty. 10/10 experience from my end! read more

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Gauchos Way is a wonderful addition to Park City--I'm so glad I got to try it out when I was in town visiting my family. Atmosphere: White table cloths, gorgeous presentation at the salad bar, upscale decor-it has a special occasion vibe for sure. Service: The service at Gauchos Way was top notch, very attentive -- from our server, to the manager checking in, to all the servers who come around with meat skewers. Food: The food was excellent and so much to choose from- the house specialty picanha, the filet Mignon, ribeye, lamb chops, lamb roast, flank steak, bacon wrapped chicken, and pork ribs and sausage. Those are just some of the options we had to choose from. I cannot say enough good things about Gauchos Way. Thank you all for a wonderful visit-we created some very special memories here. read more

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Five stars all the way! The fact that I can go to a quality Brazilian steakhouse within 10 minutes, instead of driving to King of Prussia or Philly makes my day. Everything was perfect from the meats, the salad bar, and the service from the wonderful staff. Definitely don't show up on the weekends without having a reservation, you will definitely have to wait. read more

The Gauchos Way - Cheesecake dessert with strawberry sauce. Delicious delicious! - Steakhouses Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

This Brazilian steakhouse was such a wonderful experience. The restaurant is gorgeous. Our server, Kim was friendly and knowledgeable. She let us know that the employees work as a team in each section so if we ever needed anything to ask anyone- which is nice. I tried the recommended Brazilian cocktail and it was refreshing. Kudos to Greg and Jorge the bartenders! Included in the meal is the salad bar and a hot bar- no photos of the hot bar but there is rice, a soup, and a delicious black bean and meat dish to put on the rice that I enjoyed. The meats were all delicious! The gauchos come around to your table and if it's beef, ask how done you prefer your slice to be- I asked for medium and received medium slices. They have bacon wrapped chicken, sirloin, ribeye, filet, so many options! We will definitely be back. read more

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Food was delicious. It was cooked perfectly. A lot of selection of the summer. Visited for my twin son's bday.

Went last minute for our wedding anniversary after our previous plans fell through. They were very busy but it didn't matter they sat us right away! It was excellent from the attentive staff to the high quality food. Everything was delicious especially the cheesecake which they made very special for anniversary. Turned our whole night around and I couldn't recommend enough. Thank you! We'll definitely be back. read more

The Gauchos Way - Cheesecake with chocolate sauce (it bangs) - Steakhouses Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I drive an hour to eat here. Its definitely a cozier version of fogo de chao. Less expensive but equal quality. Today was my best experience and I have been here 4 times since it opened. I decided to write a review. Their salad bar has many tasty tapas style sides as well as fruit. Their mushrooms, and artichokes are my pre biotic treat with a side of their creamy corn that reminds me of elote. Their drinks are a little weak. I stick to wine. Their sides are hit or miss (depending on the day/time) This is more "fluff" food but served at your table. I do believe that AYCE establishments really get you with the sides and salad bar. They want you to Fill up on the cheap stuff so you don't have as much of the expensive meat cuts. I had a cold side on one of my visits but when they have arrived hot, they are very tasty! Their cheese bread is amazing. The potato sides are a lovely addition to the meats. These have arrived cold on one of my visits. The meats. Geeze. Wear stretchy pants. They are charred, juicy and full of flavor. You have different cuts of lamb, pork, beef and chicken options. The environment is classy. Sadly not all patrons are. It is technically an all you can eat steakhouse. You will see people dressed in their Sunday best, date night /business casual or people who are on track to being on my 600lb life. Within the dimly lit, and casually cool vibe, dotted with white table cloths and dainty tongs - you will enjoy a lovely dinner, enthusiastic service (hit or miss depending on day) at a reasonable price. You may have to go for a power walk around the mall to help digest all that protein! read more

My wife, son, and I just had dinner with my brother and his fiancé there. It was our first time there but definitely won't be the last. It was fantastic. The salad bar alone is awesome and an experience just in itself. Then come the meats. If you are a meat lover then its your time to shine when you flip your card over to green and they start bringing the meats. The ambiance is very nice and the staff were all fantastic, attentive, very nice. We were there for my wife and brother's fiancé's birthdays and they both got a free dessert as well. Both were fantastic as well. read more

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I'd heard about The Gaucho's (Note: there should not be an accent on the U) Way from a friend and decided it would be a great place to have a birthday luncheon for 3 of us. I was certainly right! We had a great time. The dining room is a nice formal-ish space, with tables spaced to allow for good conversation. Nice white table cloths, good silverware, etc. The waitstaff was wonderful and well-trained. They knew when to attend, and when to leave us alone. Very pleasant. I started with a caipirinha, which was good, but I thought a bit expensive. Their wine list is great! I especially appreciate that they have a nice selection of Spanish wines which go so well with meats and ranging from something reasonably priced to very expensive. The lowest price, a Conde de Valdemar, was $43; one is not priced out as in some places in Lancaster where the cheapest bottle is $78 or $90 for the same kind of bottle. There are also wines with prices over $200... One of us had the "salad bar" only, and the other two had that plus the meat. I put "salad" in quotes, because salad was really the least of what was available! There is also a soup, a wonderful Feijhoada, rice, Mac and cheese and more hot offerings. The number of cheeses, cold cuts, salads and additional thins like smoked salmon, potatoes, many kinds of peppers, and more. I held back to have room for the meat portion of my meal. I did not taste any of the roasted chicken or salmon. I had only lamb, beef and pork. Everything was wonderfully spiced and perfectly cooked and juicy. I wish I could have eaten more... my very favorite were the little lamb (yes, lamb not mutton like most US ovine offerings) chops: they reminded me of lamb in Spain. For dessert we had honeyed and roasted pineapple with ice cream: food of the gods! We will be back! read more

We love Brazilian steakhouses so the family was excited to try this. The salad bar was good, but not as impressive as other places we've tried. However, all the meat was amazing and we especially liked the dishes they brought to the table like the cheese bread, potatoes, and fried plantains. It's a pricey meal, but it's worth it for a special event or occasion. We all enjoyed our meal! Service was very friendly and fast. read more

One of the best Rodizio I've had. Great experience all around: high quality & good service. Went there last week during a work trip to Lancaster & heading again there for dinner tonight. Strongly recommended. Will definitely visit again every time I'm in the area read more

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They provided an allergen menu which is awesome. Mostly everything is free of allergens. The meats were delicious and better than other Brazilian steak houses closer to Philly. Staff was friendly and came around often. They had delicious gluten free bread as well. The sides were just "ok" other than the zucchini which was delicious read more

I give this place a 5+!! From the service to the food to the atmosphere it was a SPOT on place to go for our 15th wedding anniversary! Our waiter Ozzy was the best! My lamb was to die for! I think my husband ate 3 lbs. of different steaks! Highly recommend and will be back!When they found out it was our first time there and our 15th wedding anniversary they gave us the dessert menu and said we could order anything we wanted from it! The cheesecake was sooooo rich yet so light! I give this place an 11 out of 10! read more

The Gauchos Way - Our anniversary "present" from the staff! Cheesecake! - Steakhouses Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Went there for my anniversary, had a wonderful time. Service was excellent, staff was on point and the food was amazing. Yes its a little pricey but it was worth it. Definitely going there again. read more

The atmosphere was nice. We started with the salad bar. It had many nice choices. After that we began sampling the meats. Some of the meats were very good and some other cuts were just ok. They did come around to our table often and you can ask for a specific cut. The service was great. I would go back. read more

I had a terrible dining experience for my birthday dinner. I reached out by phone to speak with the manager. I spoke with him regarding being charged for a dessert I never received and given someone else's partially eaten dessert. The manager was supposed to adjust my bill and remove the dessert charge. That was not done nor did I receive a follow-up phone call. I waited a few days and sent a note to the restaurant via their website and another platform explaining that I was given another customer's partially eaten dessert and did not receive the dessert that I had paid for. To make it worse, I was seated right next to the server's station. This was supposed to be a romantic birthday for me. The restaurant had many empty tables, ignored the request on our reservation, and sat us right next to the servers station. It seems to me that management does not care about the customer. We paid a lot of money for our dining and received no assistance from the management. read more

I just put out a review of Terra Gaucha a month ago stating that that restaurant was the best AYCE Brazilian Steakhouse I've had, but this one? It's hard to say, mostly because my family and I went there around 9pm, an hour before it closed. And really, I thought they would try to rush us out or wouldn't be professional knowing they'd have to take care of us. Fortunately, we weren't alone but, considering how much they would have to clean up, then waiting for us to leave first before they could proceed, I wouldn't be happy if I was in their shoes... But they were super nice, gentle, understanding, especially our server Kendall. She was awesome. She was not only outgoing, but she really helped my baby girl feel acclimated in the environment she was in; fast paced gauchos serving foods on skewers, servers rushing to help their patrons, the manager making sure all is running smoothly, the messes being cleared asap, the salad bar constantly being refilled, it was pretty crazy, but even through all that, my baby girl felt like she was a part of their family, which I appreciated, alot. So, pretty much all the meats I've had here, I've had at other joints, but I do have to say their ribs, chimichurri sauce, horseradish sauce (creamy or grainy), the mushrooms, jalapenos, candied bacon, and their mango salsa weren't at the other brands (besides Fogo having the candied bacon and all Brazilian places having the chimichurri). But their chimichurri sauce was probably the best I've had at any other place. It was so refreshing. Admittedly, a few of the meats were a tad bit overcooked but again, it was nearly 9:40, so I understood the reason. Even though we felt rushed and not because of the staff there's but because we had a time limit before they closed, I have to say that we finished eating in just under half an hour haha! We ate so fast... The manager there, I think his name is "Miza"? I KNEW he looked familiar and come to find out, he used to manage the Fogo De Chao in Baltimore! What a small world, but he was awesome as well. The entire staff there were awesome. Is this place #1? I'd have to come back here during their peak hours and see... Til then, I'd say this place is my top 3 of all time. read more

Visited Sunday of opening weekend. Went for our son's birthday and we were seated in a front corner that was kind of hidden. Typical Brazilian Steakhouse setup. Had a few more hot buffet selections than I remember Fogo de Chao having. It's also a little less expensive than other Brazilian Steakhouses I have been to. Plenty of selections. Everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The wait staff wasn't as attentive as we are used to, and it took us over 20min to get the attention of someone to ask for our check. It was opening weekend so we wont hold that against them. We will return and do recommend. read more

The Gauchos Way - Steakhouses Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I have been to this restaurant several times times and each time was a great experience. The food, service, overall atmosphere is great. It is different from any other restaurant in the area so the experience is also great. read more

Went there last night, pretty good amount of people for a rainy/icy, Sunday night. The service was amazing, fast, they didn't have us waiting for anything. The food was fantastic, tender cuts of meat, unfortunately no pictures. The ambiance was very nice, however the seating is tight, it's cramped. We will definitely go back. read more

Great location, and nice atmosphere. Awesome food with selections. Waiters and Waitress are very attentive. This is a great addition to the Park City Location. Food was delicious, I can never get enough. I was used to going to Fogo De Ciao down in Baltimore, and this saves me the trip and not having to deal with the Baltimore crowds. read more

We chose The Gauchos Way after reading so many positive reviews mentioning great service and excellent food. Unfortunately, our experience didn't reflect that at all. Service was the biggest disappointment. We actually had to flag down our waitress just to place our drink order. Even then, several of the drinks never arrived. When we asked about them, she brushed it off and said the bar was busy. At that point we just let it go, but when we mentioned it to the manager near the end of the meal, he brought the drinks out almost immediately. That made the earlier explanation a bit confusing. The food was also underwhelming. We've been to other Brazilian steakhouses, including Fogo de Chão, and the quality here just didn't compare. Most of the meats we tried were fairly average and nothing really stood out. For a party of six, the bill ended up being close to $500, which sets a pretty high expectation for both service and food quality. Based on the reviews, we were expecting a memorable experience, but unfortunately it fell short in both areas. Maybe it was just an off night, but our experience was so different from many of the reviews here that it left us wondering how consistent the experience really is. At this price point, consistency is really what you're paying for. read more

Most incredible meats and friendliest staff possibly ever at a restaurant! Love this place, went for an office work party. But would go again for any big celebration like birthday or anniversary! read more

Well Worth the cost. All of the food was great. Great service as well. We will be back for sure read more

First time there. Service was great. They were very attentive and the food was great with one exception. One of the beef strips was a bit chewy. The salad bar is incredible. EVERYTHING was fresh and the assortment was amazing. A bit pricey but worth it. read more

Very clean, service is great but seating is very tight and it was difficult for us to get out of our chairs to move around. Meats were cooked to temp properly but not a lot of flavor. Sides, cold and hot bar were limited for the price point. I don't hate it but will not go out of my way to eat there again. read more

We had a reservation for two on Christmas Eve. When we arrived, we had to provide our last name multiple times before our reservation was located, and we were offered seating at two high-traffic tables. A kind host explained how everything worked, though that same staff member only checked in with us part of the time after that. Dinner and drinks came to about $100 per person, which I was comfortable with and expected in exchange for a quality experience. The steak itself was excellent -- easily the best tasting steak I've had, very tender and flavorful. About 20% into the meal, French fries and mashed potatoes were brought to our table without being asked for, despite there already being a variety of sides available at the salad bar. Neither of us wanted these items, and it felt unnecessary. Throughout the evening, the experience felt somewhat rushed. I did not leave feeling full and would have liked additional cuts to come back around. Some of the early cuts were not clearly explained, and the ones I preferred did not return. At one point, a server began cutting my steak without asking, which was unexpected and left a mess on the tablecloth. After spending about $200 (tip included), we were offered tap water for the second round rather than bottled, which felt a bit out of place for the price point. The check was also presented while I was still planning to order a dessert drink and I had to ask for a dessert menu. Additionally, the green/red card system was not consistently respected. One server accidentally took my card, leaving us with only one, and we were still approached and interrupted for additional meat even when the card was clearly on red. Everyone was kind, and the quality of the meat was excellent. However, for $100 per person, I expected a more relaxed and attentive overall experience. read more

I couldn't give .5 scores, so my true rating would be a 3.5. I should start this by saying we totally understand this is a new business and wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. We have been going to Brazilian steakhouses for years now so it isn't a new experience for us. The salad bar was excellent as well as the hot bar. The sides that come to the table were great as well. The bar areas are a little contested, but manageable. The waitress we started with was sweet and helpful, but apparently she clocked out and no one took over our table. I finally had to ask someone for our drinks. We also never received the cheese bread so I let a manager know and he told us we would have fresh bread in 3 minutes and that never happened. The meat expert at our table let us know that most of the meat cuts he tried were over cooked. read more

I brought my family here for while we were visiting from out of town. The staff was welcoming and made a good first impression. The ambiance was warm and classy, but made you feel at home. With the young kids, often times they can be picky about what they want to eat so the options from the salad bar were great. The meat options were delicious and very well prepared. Our youngest who is not the biggest meat-eater started asking for steak as it came around and lost control of herself due to everything being so tender and flavorful. I based my satisfaction from the type of experience my wife and kids have at restaurants and they were given a great dining experience. I would say I enjoyed this place more than Fogo de Chao. When we return to Lancaster from Maryland we'll be certain to come back again for dinner. read more

Could not find a friendly hosts. Nice warm atmosphere. Just what you want for a special occasion with your partner. The food is insanely delicious and never ending. read more

Went for lunch on a Friday. First time visiting. Ambience, service, and food were all top notch. Staff was professional, attentive, and friendly. Highly recommend. read more

The atmosphere is definitely a welcome site my friend and I sat down and within a few moments we were approached asking what drinks we would like we informed the waiter that we were going to have the lunch buffet, which was $39 per person. This included the hot and cold buffet and a Marriott choice of meats, freshly cooked, brought to the table and sliced for you. The cold buffet was wonderful with many unique selections. The hot buffet was a total disappointment. Basically nothing was hot. While we were getting some of our meat and eating some of the cold buffet, they were brought over steak fries and mashed potatoes both cold. The meat was never cold because it was brought out right after being cooked. The service was wonderful. They were attentive and always checking on whether we wanted something else. The food was delicious overall I think they just need to get their act together on the hot buffet. I would definitely recommend this for a special occasion because it is quite expensive in my humble opinion. read more

Food was great and service was excellent. Rec that you go before 7pm as it fills up fast on weekends. The Picana and lamb steak were my faves. Lots of things on the huge salad bar. read more

This was our first experience at The Gauchos Way Steakhouse in Lancaster. We were very pleasantly surprised! Our experience was all positive! The service was excellent, the salad bar had some nice surprises, and the meats were delicious, with very accommodating servers! And to top it all off, great ambiance! read more

Asked our hostess if we could have our table moved was rudely told no this is your table and walked away!! I'm not spending 150.000 plus dollars and listening to silverware clinking! Super rude for such a simple request. She needs to learn some manners.Came here for dinner not a terrible attitude! Never again ( park city mall) read more

A luncheon engagement..., Prompt courteous and attentive staff. Well displayed salad stations. Nice cutlery: sharp and comfortable to the feel. A negative is the open uncovered window to the Mall..., don't need to see and be seen, distracted by shabbily dressed mall walkers who can watch as well I have a meal at the premium prices I am paying..., not the privacy I wanted. Could be a five star rating, but for the con noted above. read more

One of the best Brazilian steakhouses, and It's in Lancaster PA. I've been to several, some good, some not as good. This one is good; very good! They have a really nice salad bar with several hot items including the best New England clam chowder I've had and candied bacon (yumm) My favorites are the roasted garlic, chicken salad, apple salad, cold meats, roasted peppers, mushrooms ets. But let's face it. It's all about the meat. Glorious high quality meat cooked over real charcoal. Every slice has a seared and seasoned side. My favorites and the bottom sirloin, fillet mignon and the most tender melt-in-your-mouth beef ribs, but it's all good. For the cost of a good steak dinner you get a variety of meats to savor. I recommend that you try it. Atmosphere is nice and it's very well run. You feel valued and never rushed. I've been there four times in two months and plan to go back at every opportunity. read more

First time at a Brazilian steakhouse for me personally, went with family for supper. The restaurant was very clean and pleasant, although a little tight. Service and meats were great. Gauchos were constantly around, so there was never a wait for meats. My salad bar experience was very limited, as I focused on the meats, which primarily included pork, lamb, filet, and sirloin for me, although they also had sausage, chicken, and salmon. If you have experience with Brazilian steakhouses, I believe you will enjoy this one. If you're a first-timer like me, I suggest doing a few YouTube videos on how they work, and how to get the best value for your visit because they are very different from other restaurants and on the pricy side. There is one thing about this specific location that has been noted in other reviews, which is that it is within the Park City Mall, and the dining area is in full view of patrons walking through the mall. We were well away from the windows looking in from the mall, but if being on display while you eat bothers you, that is something to also consider. read more