Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse - Vaughan

Name: Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse - Vaughan
Address: 205 Marycroft Ave, Vaughan, ON, Canada, L4L 5X4
Telephone: (888) 432-6721
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.2

4.2

3032 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

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A Brazilian Steakhouse, Like No Other.

An unlimited tasting menu inspired by Brazilian culinary traditions. 18+ cuts of perfectly fire-grilled steaks and meats served tableside with a variety of made-to-order side dishes.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Brazilian Steakhouse, Brazilian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(888) 432-6721
Website
http://www.thecopa.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Michael Rudan
Private party contact
Slobie Bijelac: (905) 856-2427

Location
205 Marycroft Ave, Vaughan, ON L4L 5X4
Neighborhood
Vaughan
Cross street
Marycroft Ave. and HWY 7
Parking details
We have on-site parking available for our guests
Public transit
HWY 7 bus stop is just a few feet away.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,032 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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3,032 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing time, friendly staff and so helpful! We had a large party and some picky eaters and the chef and team catered beautifully for everyone at the table!
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SofiaV
Toronto
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall2food3service2ambience1
I used to love this place pre-covid. It seems it has now has gone a bit downhill. Went for anniversary dinner with my husband and was very dissapointed. They are all about getting the most people in as possible including massive parties. The meat servers seem to come out and get stopped by these large parties on their way out of the kitchen that they end up with no meat and so everyone else is left waiting and waiting. Out of all the different cuts of meat, we ended up only getting served 5 different ones. Shrimp only came around once. Pineapple we had to request it multiple times before we saw it (came 45 mins after we sat down). Then there is the noise level. Due to the amount of people stuffed into the small restaurant plus the live music (which was lovely) btw) we cant even have a conversation. The deserts leave much to be desired. The sides were fantastic though. Not a big fan of the mandatory 18% tip added automatically to the bill. I would be fine with it if the service was good but it wasn't. Started great but after 20 mins, we sat there 15 mins without any sides, drinks, or meat. We were completely ignored. Once the big parties left, the service was good again but if you are going to charge $70/person and 18% service tip, they should ensure there is actual service
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JonathanG
Toronto
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful with guiding us through the process. We'll be back for sure.
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KristinaB
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fabulous time! We took my niece and nephew to celebrate their 19th birthday and everyone loved it!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fun experience with music and good food. Service was good there was a continuous amount of food to go around. Very satisfied.
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LawrenceRaines
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
This used to be my favourite place to come to on occasions. Never coming back again. I had a reservation for 10PM and when I arrived at 10, I was told I had to wait in line with 3 couples ahead of me. Wasn't given a time frame, waiter/host didn't seem to care that I had a reservation at all. The entrance was filled with people waiting. I stood there for 30 mins until 10:30 came and I saw the 3 couples ahead of me hadn't been seated and just finally left. I'm not going to pay $200 for a dinner when I wouldn't get seated at the time of my reservation. Was treated like I didn't matter. I probably would've had to stand there for another hour before getting seated and they would be closing in 30 minutes. This isn't right. I drove an hour just to come here. This place has clearly changed a lot. I used to love this restaurant. I then got emailed saying I didn't show up, which is absolutely ridiculous. Maybe because you paid so little attention to me and my partner. This was for a special occasion and it had been completely ruined and had to go get fast food instead. Do everyone a favour and if you're overbooked, don't take on more reservations to then not fulfill them when the customer shows up. Wasted my time & money. Disappointed to say the very least.
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DomenicC
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
We had reservations for 8 pm didn’t get seated until 9 pm. Food was very good and the service very good as well. A little too loud music playing but otherwise would return.
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LindaP
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Last time I visited was February and I noticed a significant drop in quality and experience. Meat was readily flowing the first 40 mins. After that there was a wait . Servers were wonderful. Manager checked in. I had my 4 year old who finished eating early so I ordered her dessert while we were still eating and I guess the servers took this as tho we were finished. Was looking forward to trying things like the cilantro chicken and wing but that never made it to our table. Drinks was great. For the price I would probably not be returning anytime soon so I don’t believe I got value for my money
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, delicious meats! Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food5service2ambience1
We were seated at a table that honestly shouldn’t exist right by the entrance. For the first 30 minutes no meat came by. We kept seeing meat go the neighboring tables but it wouldn’t last until coming to us. Atmosphere was the worst portion as we were seated in the waiting area, it was extremely loud and there were constantly people standing around us. I was hit by people walking behind me on multiple occasions. It was also constantly cold since we were so close to the door every time someone came in we were hit with the cold air. I am a repeat customer and was there 2 weeks ago and this was the worst experience I have had yet. What’s worse was that I brought a friend who never had CopaCabana with much excitement and it was honestly a let down. The food tasted good, but as said above it took way too long to come. If this was my first experience at CopaCabana Vaughan I would never return or recommend it to anyone.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience3
Great food, lively atmosphere. Side dishes were good but slow to come (or forgotten). Meat was excellent and frequently served by very attentive servers. Considering the current prices for food it was a good value for the price. Place was a bit over heated.
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JC123
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. So fresh and tasty. Any special requests were brought over quickly and the staff was all so friendly!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall1food5service1ambience5
The service was poor, we arrived earlier than the couple beside us, however the staff brought them food and served them first. We felt dismissed on numerous occasions throughout the night.
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DariusZ
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience3
Place was over booked, we got in 30 minutes past our reservation and also received our first round of drinks 30 minutes after dining Not cool.
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MeaghanT
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and drinks and atmosphere. 10/0 would recommend
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AlexA
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant with great food and great service.
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KoyL
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
I see the mixed reviews on this place and would like to address that more than my meal. If you haven't come to a place like this before and are looking for what you should expect here it is. If you want a more quiet experience and better service come early. It got much busier around 6 and live music didn't start until around 6:30. Don't be afraid to ask for things, re-order things, or remind your server. The staff were good to us, asking one of the meat carvers about somthing got the kind of meat we wanted or our server to us. The servers are busy but there is method to their maddness. I did not find any of them rude just busy. I was not rushed and our requests and re-requests where delivered on eventualy. Understand your here for the expereance and that involes a lot of people running around including making a mess of your table. Guard your water and clean up a little. It's best to come here if you want to try a little of many things. The food is wonderful, the steak and sides where of expected quality for the price, the flan knocked me off my feet and the birthday cake was fun. My entire family left completely stuffed but if you want to play "beat the buffet" go to Mandarins. You won't beable to stack your plate high with meat and get your "value" out of that. The sides are just as valid and quality as the meat. TLDR: Come to this place if you want a wonderful in quality, varried meal that will leave you happy you tried it for the experence.
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StaceyM
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience3
Disappointing. Not a traditional rodizio where you can’t eat because the gauchos come to the table so fast, were you HAVE to turn the card red to give yourself a break. Come to think of it they didn’t have cards here, no need I guess because you do t see the gauchos very often. The meat comes around very slow, when they do finally come they have 2-3 pieces to give the table, then they slice paper thin. I was very impressed by their thin cutting skills to be honest, do they train for this? Do they weigh the meat before and after and the thinnest slicer gets a bonus at the end of the night? The picanha was also sliced so thin they didn’t give any fat with it, a slice of picanha should have a nice layer of salty fat around it. The sides were nice except the pao de queijo (cheddar…really?) and the vinagrete was sweet, actually a lot of things were sweet, and Brasilian food should be salty not sweet. The pineapple was burnt and so sour, the extra sugar they added didn’t do the trick. We won’t go back.
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Kenn
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience4
Food is always good, this time we were a little disappointed because they didn’t have everything on the menu. We were told the menu is out of date and they don’t offer some of the meats anymore (perhaps the price should reflect the full menu not being available?) Even asked for certain things they did have, but it never got sent over to our table. Service from the meat carvers at the table is great. They are super friendly. Service and attitude from the drink servers sucks. They are rude and unfriendly — I mean, with an automatic 18% tip, I guess they don’t have to be friendly because it doesn’t affect their wage. With tip being included, I would expect that if I pay my bill in cash, I receive my full change? I was owed $14 and some change, and was given a $10 bill and “sorry we don’t have coins.” This is the second time this has happened. My overall suggestion: customer service needs some work.
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VicBar
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food was excellent! I wish our table’s lighting was a little more bright but that shouldn’t take away from the amazing service and food quality we received. Already planned on going back!
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RB91
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience1
Definitely do not recommend coming here. Our server completely forgot about us most of the night . I saw other servers handle multiple big groups and couples well. Our server only attended to the big groups and not my wife and I. We asked for bread 3 times and never got bread . Never got our water refilled . Had to ask another server for bread once and got it. We didn’t get to taste all the meat cuts, the churro is terrible do not order, cheese bread was salty. Some of the steaks were good but a lot tasted too salty. The music so was loud I could barely hear my wife. I wouldn’t have minded if our service was good for the tip to be included but that definitely put another bad taste in mouth. Definitely for the experience not worth the $200. Never ever coming back to this location.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My bf and I came here for an anniversary dinner and everything was amazing! Food, service, vibes 10/10
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Gabe
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience5
Everything tasted great, service was quite slow however, which was expected. The team seemed to be understaffed for such a busy night.
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KimS
Toronto
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience2
Food was excellent, I wish it had more of a look and vibe because it just looks plain inside.. but overall the service was alright.
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FernandoB
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Five stars every time, one of my favourite restaurants
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience1
Service was terrible We waited so long to get drinks and sides Food was tasty
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SusanC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience5
food amazing, my server was not on top of things at all. waited for drinks for 20 mins, asked for more didn't receive them after asking many times. Food stopped coming around about 45mins after we got there. I came for my birthday yesterday assuming meal was free based off website but wasn't. waiters seemed cranky if they spoke couldn't hear them. overall, very disappointed as I brought people with me who have never been. It's one of my favorite places. Not sure I'll be back for a while. Also, it should say that the buffet is no longer a thing.
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MarlonS
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall1food5service1ambience1
When we arrived at 8pm as per our reservation booking…..after 45 minutes of standing with 5 or 6 other reservations we were finally brought to our table. When seated the waiter was sloppy and just dropped stuff on the table. The water tasted bad. The food was amazing but the service was poor, very understaffed and very over crowded with little space between tables. This place needs help
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Lesh
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Hostess was efficient and brought appetizers and drinks punctually. Carvers were infrequent to the table, but did a bit better with reaching our table after we were checked in on toward the end of our stay. Our plates would stay empty for about 3-5 minutes until a carver came by. Meats without cheese were quite bland, and those with cheese were quite salty. Live music performer was fun! Would have been a bit more lenient on review if price point was not so steep. Decent experience, but would likely not return.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We went for my Father In Law’s 60th birthday, and they honestly ruined the entire night for us. It took them 25 mins for them to even bring a first option of meat around. We waited over an hour for salmon we ordered it around 7:55 and at 9pm when they had asked us if we wanted the bill it still hadn’t arrived. They also took over 35 mins to bring us dessert. The server was really nice and even told us herself that we deserved to talk to the manager. It was some of the worst service I’ve ever had at any restaurant. They probably only brought us 1/4 of the meat options that were available on the menu. I would not recommend this place to anyone especially for a special event.
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Sheena
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
It was my Parent’s anniversary yesterday. My dad asked the server for 1 more slice of steak and he refused.
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Melinda
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We drove two hours to get here, and it was definitely worth it!
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CAROLINAT
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always. Meat was not as cooked as always tho. Some pieces of meat were way to red, not pink. But other than that was amazing as usual.
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Shawn
Toronto
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff, carvers and food was excellent. We were there for a team dinner and had a great time.
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George
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Service was impeccable and the Food was Delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Experience was good with all the steak and dessert servers, our table server was really slow and may have had too many tables at her care. Few things we had ordered she forgot them entirely, and then between the time we finished eating and getting our bill it was over half an hour. I think there’s room for improvement. Otherwise food was well worth it, and all the servers taking around the meats were so pleasant.
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Foodie82
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
I took my bf for the first time for his birthday. He was not overly impressed with the restaurant. The waitress forgot a bunch of the things that we ordered throughout the night. And the chicken was not cooked enough. The water did not have any ice in it and was warm. The waitress did not refill our water jug until the very end of our meal. Some of the other locations also have a free birthday meal, which this location does not have. If I would have known that I don’t think I would have went to this lication. Overall I don’t think I will be returning to this location. Out of all the locations, unfortunately this was my least favorite. The service was just not up to par. I wish I could have given my bf a better birthday experience, but that just wasn’t the case with this service!
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Luda
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
I was triying to make a reservation for 17 people I was expecting to talk to someone to do so. However, they didnt pick up the phone. So I made 2 reservations one for 10 and other for 7 people through website Then, when I arrive I ask them to put it together . However that was not possible so we were seated closed by . After we accomadated we realized that food didnt pass as often as we were expected :( . I felt a big difference with other rodizios I've been to. I believe they need to improve their service in terms of quantity of food and number of servers.
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Katie
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was incredible. Very, very loud with talking and music. They seem to have a routine that eventually cuts you off of the meat, and it became difficult to get more even after asking our waitress multiple times.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, been in several same style rodízio restaurants and this one has far better quality meats. The only down side is that they got rid of the lamb, which was a great piece of meat . Recommended
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse - Vaughan is rated 4.2 stars by 3032 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Google Map for Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse - Vaughan

205 Marycroft Ave, Vaughan, ON L4L 5X4

Additional information

Cross street
Marycroft Ave. and HWY 7
Neighborhood
Vaughan
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Brazilian Steakhouse, Brazilian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have on-site parking available for our guests
Public transit
HWY 7 bus stop is just a few feet away.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Rudan
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thecopa.ca/
Phone number
(888) 432-6721
Private party contact
Slobie Bijelac: (905) 856-2427

Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse - Vaughan

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Lamb

Cassava Fries

Salmon

Menu

What 3,032 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

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