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Espetus San Mateo, Main Dining Hall - Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San Mateo

4.7
4.7
1442 Reviews
$50 and over
Brazilian Steakhouse

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2 people
20:00
Booked 59 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Fancy
Espetus Churrascaria is a Brazilian steakhouse. This restaurant began in 2003, as an homage to the Brazilian cowboys who would cook each night by roasting meat over an open flame. Today, this form of dining has evolved to a totally unique culinary experience. Guests at Espetus are seated with a red and green painted wood block on the center of the table. If the diners are hungry, they place the green side face up and servers will come by with a wide array of grilled dishes on skewers. Whenever they are hungry, they simply flip the block to red.

Espetus has an extremely large and varied menu for guests to enjoy. Guests can enjoy items like sirloin steak, top sirloin, filet mignon, flap steak, grilled chicken, marinated shrimp, rum-soaked pineapple, pork belly, flame-grilled bison and many more. Espetus also has a cold bar with items like rolls and pasta.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian Steakhouse, Brazilian, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Fernando Teles
  • Private party facilities
    Book your next event at Espetus Churrascaria. Our professional staff will make your private event one to be remembered. For more information or to plan your next successful meeting or event, contact our Events Coordinator at https://espetus.com/group-dining/ or at (415) 552-8792.
  • Area
    San Mateo
  • Cross Street
    7th and 8th
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Espetus Churrascaria in San Mateo hosts Caipi-hour every Wednesday and Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. In the restaurant’s lounge, guests can enjoy, with the purchase of a cocktail, a complimentary sampling of hors d' oeuvres. Bar specials priced at just $6.00 include such cocktails as a Caipirinha and a Brazilian Mojito. In addition, there is live musical entertainment without a cover charge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,442 people are saying

Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San Mateo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Good for groups

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Hot spot

  • Peninsula

    Good for groups

  • Peninsula

    Hot spot

  • Peninsula

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse in San Mateo offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing service" and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the flavorful meats and "exceptional" staff. Perfect for special occasions, the restaurant is praised for its "fresh and delicious" offerings, though some note room for improvement in meat quality.
1,442 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing experience here! The quality of everything was so good and everything had really good flavor. The service was amazing! I really liked the decor and the ambiance as well. I would definitely come back!
    Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San MateoResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the quality and flavor of our offerings, as well as the service, decor, and ambiance. It means a lot to us that you had such a positive visit, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  2. Alex

    Montreal3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really awesome dining experience. The waiters were incredibly friendly and considerate for my family and our toddler. I highly recommend the restaurant for special events like birthdays.
    Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San MateoResponded on 20 March 2025
    Thank you so much for the five stars, Alex! It's great to know our team made you feel welcome and that you found our restaurant ideal for special occasions. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon!

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  3. Vivian

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, salad bar and food! Loved all the cuts of meat. Everything was perfect
    Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San MateoResponded on 19 March 2025
    Thank you so much, Vivian, for your wonderful feedback! Your kind words truly mean a lot to our team.

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  4. Rebecca

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Front desk knew the age of our child and still charged her as an adult. If you don’t check they sneak the cost.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was lit! Food is excellent. Everything was fresh and delicious. Even the dessert was marvelous.
    Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San MateoResponded on 17 March 2025
    Thank you! It's wonderful to know that even the dessert left a great impression. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner food was delicious 😋 We will definitely be back again
    Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San MateoResponded on 13 March 2025
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! It means a lot to us that you enjoyed the food and plan to return, and we're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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  7. TitoChef

    San Francisco6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service is always excellent! The food has room for improvement. Their prosciutto is always so thickly sliced that it’s difficult to enjoy. Thinly sliced prosciutto is effortless to chew and yields a superior flavor. The cuts of meat are not always served timely - I see the garlic steak more frequently than the picanha or tenderloin. But the flavor is always fantastic and I love the pao de queijo!
    Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San MateoResponded on 13 March 2025
    We're delighted to hear that you consistently enjoy our service and find the flavors of our dishes fantastic. We appreciate your insights as it helps us understand areas where we can enhance the dining experience, and we hope to continue delighting you with our offerings.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Aleda VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience celebrating birthdays. Food is always good and sides were delicious! Great service and great desserts!
    Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San MateoResponded on 12 March 2025
    Thanks, Aleda for the wonderful review. We appreciate you taking time to leave your feedback and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. emanuele

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    the restaurant is very well organized, the service of all the staff is excellent. very abundant food, and the waiters often pass by to offer other cuts of meat but also the drinks are excellent. only one negative note because in my opinion many cuts of meat were too dry and without flavor, the only flavor on various meats was garlic. the worst piece of meat in my opinion was the lamb it was the driest and most flavorless.. in my personal opinion improving the quality of the meats and some cooked a little less would certainly improve the flavor of the meat in general by 100%.
    Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San MateoResponded on 12 March 2025
    Emanuele, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the organization, service, and drink offerings. We appreciate your comments regarding the meat and will take them into consideration as we continually strive to enhance our offerings. Your insights are valuable to us, and we hope to provide you with an even better experience in the future.

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  10. Tiffanie

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love love love when I visit a friend took me for my birthday recently and it was the best experience as always !! The staff were EXCEPTIONAL!!!! the food AMAZING !! Fresh hot and so good …. The waiters cared for us as if we were family they helped us to take pictures and celebrate I truly appreciate them … in the past I made it a point to dine for my bday since covid I haven’t been … I think I’ll make it a point again to visit and eat more often thank you all for a great experience
    Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San MateoResponded on 4 March 2025
    Thank you, Tiffanie! We are glad to hear that you had an exceptional experience on your recent visit for your birthday. Our team strives to provide top-notch service and delicious food, so we are delighted to hear that we hit the mark with you. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San Mateo is rated 4.7 stars by 1442 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 59 times today
Google Map for Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San Mateo

710 S B St, 0, San Mateo, CA 94401-4245

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    7th and 8th
  • Area
    San Mateo
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian Steakhouse, Brazilian, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fernando Teles
  • Entertainment
    Espetus Churrascaria in San Mateo hosts Caipi-hour every Wednesday and Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. In the restaurant’s lounge, guests can enjoy, with the purchase of a cocktail, a complimentary sampling of hors d' oeuvres. Bar specials priced at just $6.00 include such cocktails as a Caipirinha and a Brazilian Mojito. In addition, there is live musical entertainment without a cover charge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Book your next event at Espetus Churrascaria. Our professional staff will make your private event one to be remembered. For more information or to plan your next successful meeting or event, contact our Events Coordinator at https://espetus.com/group-dining/ or at (415) 552-8792.
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