Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San Mateo

4.8 (1503)

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

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

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Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San Mateo

4.8

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

San Mateo

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 50 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Brazilian Steakhouse, Brazilian, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 342-8700
Website
http://www.espetus.com/
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.

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

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4.8

(1503)

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Good for groups
Peninsula
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse in San Mateo offers "best service" with a friendly and attentive staff. Guests rave about the "quality meat" and "very clean" ambiance. The salad bar is "fresh" with diverse options, complementing the "delicious" grilled meats. Ideal for celebrations, it promises a lively and memorable dining experience.

1,503 Reviews

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Lucille
Central Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
everything is great about this place.. The service, the food, the ambience and the cleanliness is above and beyond! Definitely our go to Brazilian steakhouse..
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christian
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best service! quality meat. Very clean and welcoming ambience
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Ruihao
Las Vegas1 review
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
They charged $2 for each cup of hot water. Excuse me??? 2 dollar for a cup of hot water???
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oscar
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great customer service. Great food and very clean.
Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San MateoResponded on October 27, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words, Oscar. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Liz Gold
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 12, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They were amazing with customer service provided well service constantly coming to our table with different types of meat very consistent and friendly
Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San MateoResponded on October 14, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the attentive service and the continuous selection of meats brought to your table. Our team works hard to make every dining experience welcoming and memorable, and we're so glad that came through. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon!
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Rom
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on October 4, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time at Espetus and we loved it. We had a great experience. The only not so hard part was finding a parking.
Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San MateoResponded on October 6, 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed your first visit! We appreciate you sharing your experience and understand that finding parking can be a challenge. We hope to welcome you back soon.
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Tony Gold
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! They were prompt and abundant with the meat and the price was very fair!
Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San MateoResponded on October 12, 2026
Thank you, Tony, for sharing your experience and kind words. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the variety and service, as well as the value. Your feedback is truly appreciated.
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Annalisa
San Francisco4 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 27, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really great service, but was not the biggest fan of the food
Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San MateoResponded on October 5, 2026
Annalisa, thank you for recognizing our service. We’re sorry the food didn’t quite meet your expectations. We understand that food preferences are personal, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective. We’ll pass your feedback along to our team and hope you’ll give Espetus Churrascaria another chance.
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Brianna
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on September 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waiters are always coming around checking on their tables to see how they’re doing, if they need anything else. The food is delicious! The atmosphere is perfect. I went to celebrate for my birthday and it was just lovely.
Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San MateoResponded on September 24, 2026
Thank you, Brianna, for sharing your experience and choosing Espetus Churrascaria for your birthday celebration. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the attentive service, delicious food, and welcoming atmosphere. Your kind words mean a lot to the team and help make moments like these so special.
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Sophia
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on September 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for my bday, it was great. Everyone was very attentive and I had a great time. Our server even asked me if I would like to have the happy bday song sung to me in Portuguese. I'm very glad he asked cuz I don't like being the center of attention, other places would have done it without asking first.
Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San MateoResponded on September 22, 2026
Thank you so much for celebrating your birthday with us, Sophia. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that our team helped make your day special while respecting your preferences. It's wonderful to know you felt well cared for during your visit.
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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 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 342-8700
Website
http://www.espetus.com/
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.

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

FAQs

For a quieter visit, aim for midweek lunch, Espetus’s lunch service runs Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm and guests report Tuesday/Thursday midweek visits are noticeably calmer; avoid busy holidays like Valentine’s Day.

Yes, families visit often: guests praise Espetus for welcoming children at celebrations and regular meals, with attentive staff, birthday serenades, and kids enjoying the meats and buffet.

Espetus San Mateo feels festive and busy, charcoal-grilled meats are brought table-side in the rodízio tradition, the dining room is often low-lit, and some nights feature live jazz or a saxophone, while special-occasion visits can feel calmer.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, with many guests dressing up a touch for anniversaries and other special occasions.

Yes, Espetus is a popular choice for special evenings: guests celebrate anniversaries, note a calm low‑lit dining room, live music, and attentive service.

Yes, Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San Mateo accepts private parties; guests specifically note a private area for groups and staff handle larger bookings.

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Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San Mateo

4.8

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

San Mateo

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 50 times today

Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San Mateo

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Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse - San Mateo

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