A New Authentic Brazilian Steakhouse Brings Gaucho Culture to Charleston

Galpao Gaucho Charleston Ribbon Cutting

Galpao Gaucho Charleston Ribbon Cutting

(Charleston, SC) A new restaurant has moved into Charleston’s historic district. Galpão Gaucho located at 167 East Bay Street, is a traditional Brazilian steakhouse inspired by the Gaucho culture and the authentic dining tradition of the Brazilian cowboy. Centuries ago, the gauchos of Brazil formed a culture all their own, complete with a distinctive cuisine and a characteristic love of the land of South America. “We’ve always focused on growing fresh food, caring for the livestock and valuing our roots,” says Director of Operations, Jovani Gava. “This shows in the food we make and long-held traditions we keep.”

The Galpão Gaucho menu is made up of grilled meats and fresh salads, and offers 17 different cuts of meats, ranging from beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and seafood, which are served tableside by gaucho chefs. The meats are complimented by a delicious gourmet salad bar including hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, sweet beets, asparagus, imported cheeses, and cured meats. Side dishes like garlic mashed potatoes, caramelized bananas, traditional rice and black beans, and Brazilian cheese bread made with cassava flour are the perfect complement to the unlimited continuous service meal. For dessert, patrons can choose from a number of gourmet and house made desserts, which include crème brulee, Brazilian style flan, chocolate molten cake, and papaya cream.

Galpão Gaucho‘s bar is a warm and inviting space offering happy hour specials on a variety of fine wines, cocktails, and beers. The beverage program features full bar service, diverse cocktail offerings, and beer on draft and by the bottle. The hand selected wine list featuring wines from all over the world but with a focus on Napa Valley wineries. The bar area also offers a la carte options featuring meats, salads, and sides from the main menu.

Galpão Gaucho’s 200 year-old building offers vast amounts of charm and is just steps from the Charleston harbor. A large upstairs space is perfect for events and parties, and can hold both medium and large size groups with seating up to 300. During the pandemic the restaurant is offering socially-distanced indoor seating, outdoor seating and takeout.

Exciting news! Starting August 15th, Gaucho will begin serving their Mimosa Brunch from 9:30am-1pm on Saturdays and Sundays featuring live Brazilian music. Patrons can also enjoy live music Saturday evenings starting August 1st from 6-10pm.

For reservations call 854-999-3950 or visit www.galpaogauchousa.com/charleston

Galpão Gaucho is a family owned restaurant with additional locations in Napa Valley, CA; Cupertino, CA; Walnut Creek, CA; and Las Vegas, NV.


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