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Brazilian restaurant in Gilroy, California
What should I order at Chama Nativa Brazilian Steakhouse?
What to order
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Picanha
Frequently praised for its top-notch quality and perfectly cooked tenderness, often highlighted as a favorite meat cut by multiple reviewers.
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Grilled Pineapple
Repeatedly mentioned as a must-try side that is sweet, flavorful, and a perfect palate cleanser between meats.
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Ribeye
Described as very tender and flavorful, standing out as a top meat choice in the buffet.
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Grilled Cheese with Honey
Noted as a delightful and unique accompaniment to the meats, though some reviews suggested slight inconsistency in quality.
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Filet
Praised for being delicious and cooked to perfection, making it a popular choice among diners.
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Parmesan Pork
Highlighted as one of the favorite meats among the many choices, noted for its flavor and cooking quality.
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Salad Bar
Highly recommended for its fresh, well-curated variety including cheeses, vegetables, and unique items that complement the meat dishes well.
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Desserts (Tres Leches Cake, Creme Brulee, Flan, Key Lime Pie)
Desserts received multiple positive mentions for being delicious and a great way to finish the meal.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 1 to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 8 PM |
About Chama Nativa Brazilian Steakhouse
Chama Nativa Brazilian Steakhouse is a Brazilian restaurant, buffet restaurant, and steak house in Gilroy, California. It serves rodizio-style meat service alongside a salad bar and buffet with items like beef stroganoff, sushi, charcuterie, and desserts. Reviewers consistently praise the attentive service, fresh and flavorful meats, and standout items like grilled pineapple, ribeye, filet mignon, and picanha. The atmosphere is described as spacious, modern, clean, cozy, and upscale, and it is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining.
Amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Private dining room
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Chama Nativa Brazilian Steakhouse known for?
It is known for Brazilian rodizio with tableside meat service, especially picanha, ribeye, filet mignon, and ribs that reviewers describe as tender and well-seasoned. The salad bar and buffet also get a lot of praise, with frequent mentions of grilled pineapple and beef stroganoff.
What dishes are most recommended at Chama Nativa Brazilian Steakhouse?
Reviewers most often recommend the picanha, ribeye, filet mignon, ribs, grilled pineapple, grilled cheese with honey, and beef stroganoff. Several also call out the cheesy bread and the buffet’s hot and cold variety, including sushi and desserts.
What is the atmosphere like at Chama Nativa Brazilian Steakhouse?
The dining room is described as spacious, modern, clean, cozy, and upscale, with a full bar and a banquet room that can hold about 50 people. It suits groups and couples well, and reviewers also mention that solo diners feel comfortable because the service is attentive and not rushed.
Is Chama Nativa Brazilian Steakhouse good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is $50 to $100, and reviewers describe it as expensive but worth it for the amount of food and the full rodizio experience. One review notes buffet-only around $35, lunch around $46, and dinner around $76, which helps explain why people see it as a splurge that delivers a lot of variety.
When is the best time to visit Chama Nativa Brazilian Steakhouse?
Reviewers mention that lunch around noon was not busy, with fast service and hot food, while reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner. If you want the full experience with less waiting, an earlier visit appears to work well.
Is parking available at Chama Nativa Brazilian Steakhouse?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Chama Nativa Brazilian Steakhouse have vegetarian options?
Yes, Chama Nativa Brazilian Steakhouse offers vegetarian options.
