Brazeiro Churrascaria

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Gaucho Tradition, Burning Since 2010

Brazeiro Churrascaria is a family-owned Brazilian steakhouse with roots that trace directly to Rio Grande do Sul — the southern Brazilian state where rodizio-style dining was born. Open since 2010 across three New Jersey locations near New York City, Brazeiro has built its reputation on a straightforward principle: preserve the centuries-old Gaucho cooking culture without compromise.

The kitchen runs entirely on wood fire and all-natural charcoal. There are no gas burners here. Skewered meats are cooked over open flame and carved or cut tableside in the traditional rodizio fashion, the same ritual the family brought from Brazil and has maintained ever since.

The Beef

Sourcing is taken seriously. Brazeiro works with farms that meet what the restaurant calls "world class standards in farming excellence, marbling, and taste profile." The beef program draws from Snake River Farms Gold Label American Wagyu, Stone Axe Farms Australian Wagyu — 2023 Grand Champion at the World Steak Challenge — Margaret River Farms Phoenix Master, and Creekstone Farms USDA Prime, itself recognized as 2023 Grand Champion for Best Beef in North America at the same competition. Certified Angus beef rounds out the selection.

For a Brazilian steakhouse, the commitment to provenance at this level is notable.

Wine, Cocktails, and the Outdoor Patio

Wine Spectator has recognized Brazeiro's wine list with its Award of Excellence in 2023, 2024, and 2025 — consistent acknowledgment of a program that pairs thoughtfully with the richness of the meat-forward menu. The cocktail side is equally considered: the current program centers on imported cachaça and was curated by Josh Cassidy, a Brazilian bartender with experience at a three-Michelin-star restaurant in New York City. The signature caipirinha is the natural starting point.

Guests can enjoy both on the outdoor patio, which offers the full rodizio experience alongside wines and cocktails in an open-air setting.

Hospitality as a Standard

The team at Brazeiro includes professionals with backgrounds in renowned kitchens and star-awarded restaurants. The restaurant's own words frame it plainly: they make "intentional efforts to create special memorable moments." For a family-run Brazilian steakhouse operating across three locations, that consistency of hospitality — alongside the quality of the fire, the beef, and the bottle — is what keeps the tradition alive.