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Chama Gaucha - Chicago, Downers Grove, IL

Chama Gaucha - Chicago

4.8 (4957)
$31 to $50
Steak
3008 Finley Rd., Downers Grove, IL 60515

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Fancy
Welcome to Chama Gaucha – where the ultimate dining experience awaits! Indulge your senses in a culinary journey like no other, as we offer an authentic taste of Brazil with our prime cut meats and unwavering commitment to superior service.

Our expert gauchos skillfully carve an array of succulent, mouthwatering cuts right at your table, allowing you to savor the flavors and tenderness with every bite.But it's not just the extraordinary dishes that set us apart; it's the service that elevates your visit to unforgettable heights. Our attentive and knowledgeable staff are committed to ensuring that every moment of your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a night out with friends, or simply seeking an extraordinary meal, Chama Gaucha promises to elevate your dining experience to new heights.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Brazilian Steakhouse, Fine cuts
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Immerse yourself in the warm ambiance of our beautifully appointed private event space, designed to accommodate gatherings of all sizes. Whether you’re hosting an intimate family celebration, a corporate function, or a grand social affair, Chama Gaucha provides a distinguished setting that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Downers Grove
  • Cross street
    Butterfield
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 4,957 people are saying

Chama Gaucha - Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Suburbs

    Steak

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chama Gaucha in Chicago offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious meats," making it an ideal spot for special occasions. The atmosphere is "warm and inviting," and the salad bar is fresh and varied. Guests frequently praise the attentive staff and memorable celebrations, despite some concerns about pricing and service speed.
4,957 Reviews
  1. Nicholas

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice and lovely atmosphere, the food was well prepared and delicious
    Chama Gaucha - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and that the food hit the mark. We appreciate you dining with us and hope to see you again soon!

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  2. Elizabeth VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took our son for his 16th birthday to Chama Gaucha. He loved it! I do not eat beef or pork and was very happy with the salad bar selections. The wine list was also amazing! We would recommend it for special occasions or just a beautiful dinner.
    Chama Gaucha - ChicagoResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for celebrating your son's 16th birthday with us! We're so glad he had a great time and that you enjoyed the salad bar and wine selection. It means a lot to hear you'd recommend us for both special occasions and a beautiful dinner out. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  3. Jennifer VIP

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiters were making fun of guests. Super weird feeling and when asking for a meet it took like 30min, as multiple times they’d bring it out and serve to every table around me, but me… too expensive for that kind of service in my eyes, though food that you got tasted great
    Chama Gaucha - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear about your experience, especially regarding the service. That is not the standard we aim to provide, and your comments are being taken seriously and shared with our team. While we're glad you enjoyed the food, we understand how important respectful and attentive service is. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope for the opportunity to make it right in the future.

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  4. Emilio VIP

    Chicago / Illinois62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful restaurant to go to. The food has always been outstanding. The service is impeccable. The only thing I will comment on is their price per person did go up a few dollars. Still a fantastic dinner as always.
    Chama Gaucha - ChicagoResponded on June 23, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words and continued support. We're so glad to hear you consistently enjoy the food and service at Chama Gaúcha. We appreciate your feedback on pricing and are grateful you still find the experience fantastic. Looking forward to your next visit!

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  5. anthony m .

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding. Have never had a bad dinner or dining experience here. Everything is 5 stars for a reason.
    Chama Gaucha - ChicagoResponded on June 23, 2025
    Thank you for the glowing review! We're honored to be your go-to spot and truly appreciate your continued support. It's always a pleasure to deliver a five-star experience. See you again soon at Chama Gaúcha!

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  6. MELISSA VIP

    Chicago / Illinois59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was outstanding, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was vibrant
    Chama Gaucha - ChicagoResponded on June 23, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere, delicious food, and outstanding service. We hope to welcome you back to Chama Gaúcha soon!

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  7. Dyane

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had such a wonderful time. I took my boyfriend here and it was our first time. It was a wonderful experience. The food was amazing. The staff was amazing. And because we were celebrating a birthday, they gave my boyfriend a free dessert . 10 out of 10 definitely would recommend.
    Chama Gaucha - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for celebrating with us and for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your first visit was such a special experience. It's always our pleasure to help make birthdays memorable, and we're glad your boyfriend enjoyed the dessert. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you both back again soon!

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  8. Danielle

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chama Gaucha is the best Brazilian steakhouse. The meats (ALL the meats!) are delicious. The filet and beef rib just melt in your mouth. It's not overly salty like Fogo de Chao. Service is on point. Complimentary valet was a bonus!
    Chama Gaucha - ChicagoResponded on June 20, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review! We're honored to be your favorite Brazilian steakhouse. It's great to hear you enjoyed every cut, especially the filet and beef rib, and that our service and complimentary valet made the experience even better. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Carlos

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Sadly this place is very limited with variety it seems. Literally only received 4 different type of meats: Bottom sirloin, Picanha, Garlic steak and Chicken. No other meat 🤦‍♂️ 🤷‍♂️. For $80 a person you would think we would get more than 4 cuts of meat. We had a table of 10. Seems like the waiter was more interested in upselling us Cocktails and Pastries. Then receiving what we paid for( A full churassco experience) I’ve been to other places with the same concept Those places offer more variety and value, Also I must say had to be the most pathetic Salad bar I ever seen 🤦‍♂️ I’ve seen better at a Golden Corral sadly 🤦‍♂️ What little meat we got was good but still pretty skimpy they were. Takes them almost 30 mins to make Brazilian lemonade 🤦‍♂️. I heard the waiter say they try to make everything fresh to order, but I must say even though it was”fresh to order” it didn’t deliver on quality of product. For $80 a head on Father’s Day I must say I was sadly disappointed. Almost $1000 check when it was Al set and done. First time and Last time I will dine here. Overhyped and overpriced. I will stick with Fogo de ciao going forward.
    Chama Gaucha - ChicagoResponded on June 17, 2025
    Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your Father’s Day experience did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the variety of meats, salad bar, and service. We take your comments seriously and will review them with our team to improve. We appreciate you giving us a try and hope you might reconsider in the future.

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  10. Angelo

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good is delicious but we didn’t have all the meat variety we had to constantly kept asking the server for different meat we nept getting chicken only. 
    Chama Gaucha - ChicagoResponded on June 17, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the food, but sorry to hear you had to ask repeatedly for more meat and mostly received chicken. We appreciate your comments and will work with our team to improve the variety and service. We hope to provide a better experience on your next visit.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. West Suburbs
  5. Downers Grove

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
Google Map for Chama Gaucha - Chicago

3008 Finley Rd., Downers Grove, IL 60515

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Butterfield
  • Neighborhood
    Downers Grove
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Brazilian Steakhouse, Fine cuts
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Immerse yourself in the warm ambiance of our beautifully appointed private event space, designed to accommodate gatherings of all sizes. Whether you’re hosting an intimate family celebration, a corporate function, or a grand social affair, Chama Gaucha provides a distinguished setting that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
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