Gauchos Brazilian Steak House: The Ultimate Dining Experience in Manchester, NH

My wife had a hankering for Brazilian bbq this week. After moving to Maine we tend to only get it when we are traveling. In covid world I'm done working early 'cause I start early; so I was up for a drive. We usually go to a place in Massachusetts about two hours away from our house. With travel restrictions and business closures in Mass I looked for some other options. I found Gauchos and it was about two hours away from the house as well so we headed there. This is my new go to when I feel like a drive and some Brazilian bbq. There was not a single piece of meat I put in my mouth that was not fantastic. On offer this evening was bacon-wrapped chicken, drumsticks, pork loin, bacon-wrapped scallops, salmon, pork sausages, lamb, flank steak, tenderloin, bacon-wrapped steak, sirloin, cheesy bread, garlic bread and there could have been more, but that's all I recall as I sit on my couch with the meat sweats. Since even a perfect review should have some constructive criticism, I'll say; I wish the grilled vegetables were not mixed. I dont care for zucchini and I didnt like having to waste it. Even there I'll allow that may well be due to the space restrictions of this setup during covid world, but really, that's it. Staff was awesome, prompt and courteous. Prices were ~$40 per adult and ~$12 per child (5-10). On the high end if you compare it to a burger at applebees, but I've paid half as much for meals and been 10 times less satisfied.

Went for my birthday, pretty dead on a Wednesday at 6pm, highly recommend if you don't like waiting! This place is amazing. The food was amazing, the salad bar was amazing.

I was seated without a reservation right away, though, for larger groups I would recommend it. This is not your typical restaurant. A buffet and salad bar are available immediately while servers go around asking if you would like the just cooked meat or fish. You don't receive much, but that may be because they will come around again with more food. Food tasted good. Salad bar was standard. Buffet was good. I had chicken marsala with rice . The chicken that was brought around tasted good, but, you either got a piece with a lot or not much meat. Steak was a little rare, but, tasted good without a chewy texture. The salmon was the best, it melted in my mouth. I had two people as wait staff, the manager and the new owner! The manager acted a bit stressed but was friendly. The owner was nervous, it was his first weekend, but, was very nice. The manager was a little hard on the owner:). Live music that was a little loud, but okay. He was a little off on"Ragtime", but I liked his version of Van Morrison's "Moondance". Parking free on weekends. Wifi available. The experience may not be for everyone. But I had a good time. I liked the new owner. Four s instead of three for I did get the largest piece of tiramisu any restaurant ever served me! Update; March,2019; Food and service are still great! I met and spoke with the owner. The fellow I met on my first visit was the owner's son. The owner was friendly and asked my opinion of the restaurant. I said that I knew what to expect and I liked being able to determine how much food I wanted. I said I would add a . What a breakfast!!! All sorts of food and good coffee! Eggs Benedict, fresh made omlet, fruit, which you can dip in the chocolate fountain, buffet with so much and meats and cinnamon pineapple brought to your table. I liked combining olives and cheeses with my eggs and meat. I was remembered and greeted by the owner and his son. All the staff I met smiled! I would add a if I could. Update; July,2019: I had the limoncello for dessert, delicious! Update: January, 2019; I visited the butchery and though it was closed, the owner still served me and made recommendations for dinner. He remembered me and asked where I had been:) I ordered house marinated steak tips. I didn't have a grill, but, they broiled well. My kids devoured them, after their mac and cheese:). I visited the restaurant after the butchery and was greeted by the owners son and the lovely lady served me last time. Both remembered me. Food and service are still great! I had rainbow cake for dessert. It was good! Update: Wednesday, August, 2020; Glad to see Gauchos reopened for dine in! I had the grilled salmon, my favorite! All the steak and chicken I had was great too! Buffet is now served by an employee and the entrance to the buffet is spaced out for waiting. You have to use a QR reader on your smart phone for the menu and list of drinks. Paper menu provided upon request. I was remembered by name and I got to talk to the owner and his son about the impact of the shutdown and reopening on business in Manchester. I recommend a visit! Update: Wednesday evening , February 2021; Visited after renovation. Renovation was actually upstairs but the ceiling in the restaurant had to be cut into, so the restaurant was shut down for a month. Met the owner again and was greeted warmly. Restaurant is following all state guidelines. Facemasks required, even when you walk up to the buffet table. You can take them off at your table. Food tasted good ! Same friendly staff from my last visit. Owner and I chatted briefly about business.

We have been going to Gauchos for over 15 years… tonight my son asked to celebrate his 19th birthday with a dinner at Gauchos. I was worried that for $52 per person, it might not deliver. We had a great time and the food, and service was perfect! The meat came to our table in a very consistent manner as did our waitress. When I went to pay the bill, the waitress was super kind and patient. I did have to change out the chair I was sitting in because a wire in the cushion was pinching through and scrapping my leg. (The ambience and general presentation of the restaurant is definitely outdated.)

For the price for sure you getting more than you are paying The meat was super fresh professionally grilled all cuts test wonderful I love the flank cut for more than test Salad bar exceeds my expectations a good variety of olives and fresh mazoralla, I also loved the grilled red paper Staff was more than freindly Additionally I went there at Monday, they do have a band play music every Monday and it was very enjoyable and relaxing Thanks for everyone runing this business to please foodies like me

Super good food, and a great time. Try all kinds of meat until you literally cannot eat any more! Good desserts too, the salted caramel cheesecake was one of the best

The food was wonderful, the service was amazing! Navea took extra time to give us the drink specials and explain how everything worked… Josh took great care of us and ensured our plates were never empty! Dessert was great although I am not sure we had room, we just had to try it…. Definitely will be back!!!

Had a wonderful first experience here. Staff was helpful, drinks were strong but delightful. Sides at the buffet were fresh and delicious and just enough variety to make it worth the price. Meats brought to your table were hot, fresh and cooked perfectly! I would definitely go back again, only negative is the desserts are not a part of the meal.