For The Best Experience, Here's What You Should Know Before Going To A Brazilian Steakhouse

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What To Expect Before Going To A Brazilian Steakhouse For The First Time By Alexandra Fay Sept. 8, 2025 12:00 pm EST

Walking into a Brazilian steakhouse for the first time feels like stepping into a dining marathon disguised as dinner. Skewers of beef, pork, lamb, and even seafood circulate nonstop and are carved tableside until you signal otherwise. Unlike a buffet, you don't have to chase the food; it comes to you in waves. It's part of a tradition called rodízio, where servers bring an endless rotation of fire-grilled meats to every table.

So what's the most important thing to know before you go if you feel like you're in need of a beginner's guide to Brazilian barbecue ? "You control the pace with the green and red coaster," Edson Ludwig, area manager of Galp