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Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - Columbia, Columbia, SC

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - Columbia

4.1
4.1
1492 Reviews
$31 to $50
Brazilian Steakhouse
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Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse is an unique, all you can eat “Churrascaria” featuring a full Salad Bar with over 30 items, 6 Hot Dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts of beef, chicken, pork and lamb sliced at your table by our Gauchos. Along with a full bar, we have a beautiful walk-in wine cellar with fine selection of wines from Argentina, Chile, California and our Brazilian Flavored Martini Menu. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian Steakhouse, Steakhouse, Brazilian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (803) 728-0887
  • Website
    http://www.cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Full catering menu available on our website. Full "rodizio" catering services with authentic Gaucho style service available for all occasions.
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy the great quality Meats, Salads and Hot Items from Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse at your home, office, tailgate party or even as a simple take out order. Create your meal from our Streamlined Catering Menu with individual pricing on most of the items.
  • Private party contact
    Edson Munekata: (803) 394-9493
  • Location
    1508 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
  • Neighborhood
    Columbia
  • Cross street
    Hampton St.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking available for dinner service Friday starting at 5 pm and Saturday starting at 4 pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,492 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Columbia

    Kid-friendly

  • Columbia

    Innovative

  • Columbia

    Good for groups

  • Columbia

    Romantic

1,492 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience from the beginning to the end. The hot foods were delicious, especially the mashed potatoes and Brazilian beans. Also the meats came out in a perfect continuous rate. The servers did an amazing job!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I had a great experience at Cowboy tonight. Everyone was super friendly. The meats were perfectly cooked to temperature and the salad bar was amazing. Excellent service and food, will be back.

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  3. Julia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was spectacular (best lamb we've had at any Brazilian steakhouse). The service was wonderful. And the atmosphere was on point. Perfect for any occasion! We brought our children and they had the most wonderful time! The servers were so kind to them and made them feel like the guest of honor.

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  4. SteveL

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The rotation of Gaucho's rarely hit our table. We waited 10-15 minutes between stops. We also found the meat to be tough and chewy.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a wonderful experience this was to witness. I’ve never been to a Brazilian steakhouse prior, the server explained the service of the restaurant well. My meats were cooked to the right temperature and everything came out moderately fast. 10/10, will go again!

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  6. Deandra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sure was worth it! Everyone made us feel so welcome and made the experience one of a kind! Food was amaaazing too, will definitely be coming back.

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  7. ChristinaB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Staff was 45 mins late seating me for my reservation. I had to ask the staff 3+ times to cook meat well done because I am pregnant. No one ever came and asked if we wanted something to drink other than water and we had to ask twice for refills on water. My sister had to ask multiple times for her glass of wine. The only tasteful option on the bar was the Cesar salad. There were only 4 of the 7 hot food items available. I listed I was celebrating a birthday and that was never recognized, even tho the table of guys seated behind us were brought a board of different cake options. For the amount of money my guests and I spent and the reputation this establishment is supposed to uphold here, I was highly HIGHLY disappointed and will not nor refer anyone visit.

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  8. KiaraM

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Even with the rush they were very accommodating. The food was great. Great for a group event.

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  9. BelindaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a unique experience! Salad bar had many options to compliment the meat dishes. Wait staff were excellent and made sure we were comfortable and filled with food and drink.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, great food and everyone from the staff were super attentive. Will definitely be back.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

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  12. Julian

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. The servers were professional and informative. Food was nice and hot (temperature).

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  13. CecilleD

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It was great! Enjoyed the food and ambience. Definitely will return again.

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  14. JonahG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    It was good for my first time I will try it again

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure to eat here. Great food, wonderful service and a good value. Best salad bar in town.

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  16. DavidG

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The meat selection and quality is great. We have already booked again

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience3
    We had a reservation for 7:00pm. We showed up 10 minutes early to check in. We arrived to no hostess or host at the stand, and we were not able to speak to a host until 7:15. After being told we would be sat in just a minute, we did not get a table until 8:15. Several other parties that were large walk in parties were sat before us. The host was rude, unhelpful and was uninterested in hearing our complaints. Had I not be required to give a credit card in case of cancellation, we would have left.

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  18. WilliamO

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    The service was super! The food was great and all enjoyable except for a few over cooked meats. My fiance seemed to think the mashed potatoes were instant? Don't know but that is what she thought. The reviews on the restrooms were spot on. Not clean. Need to be upgraded? We were there looking for a place to have a wedding party after our ceremony on Sept. 30th to dine. Even though the place was only 1/3 full at 7:30 the noise level was so high that I could not hear my date speak? We will be looking elsewhere? We never wanted for anything! fast service! We had the meat menu which was $49.95 a person and 2 sweet teas. Our bill was $115 plus a $20 tip. Rioz is a cheaper place if you want the same quality plus they have clean restrooms.

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  19. DianneP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Fantastic experience going to this restaurant for the first time. Service was outstanding where are server made us feel welcomed and the individuals serving the meat patiently explained the various cuts that they served. The salad bar had a solid selection. Be sure to try the hot sides-the kale, in particular, was excellent! We were celebrating my dads birthday and they brought out a cake with a birthday message. Great all around experience!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to celebrate our Anniversary and had an amazing dinner! The food was delicious! My husband and I like our meats on the complete opposite ends of the doneness spectrum, and everyone remembered which one of us preferred what and made sure to bring us both what we liked. Everyone was super attentive and if you wanted to try something, all you had to do was ask and they brought it. I love the smaller size and cozier atmosphere here as well.

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  21. KristenP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was awesome!! the staff was so kind. our server was training & the manager introduced herself to us & ensured that our experience was amazing!

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  22. YolandaB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    This is the second time we have a bad experience at this restaurant. My kids love to eat good meat, so this is one of their favorite places to come for a special celebration. Yesterday was my son's birthday, and even though the one and only server they had there did her very best, they were way understaff for a Thursday, with only one server, one host, and two Gauchos. The server informed me that there were 4 Gauchos originally scheduled to work, but the manager cut 2 at the last minute. The dining room was packed, and we had to wait 20 minutes before we got a Gaucho to come to our table, and after that, it was in like 10-15 minute increments. So we had one small piece of meat that we ate in 2 bites and had to wait super long for another piece of meat. The manager is very inexperienced, and the last two times I was there, she was there, and the service sucked. My friend had to leave without eating much of anything last time, because she had to go to work, and we were there for over 1.5 hours. The amount of money you guys charge, doesn't justify the very little food that we ate. Not sure if we will ever come back again!

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  23. MichelleB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    It was terrible the food was not good at all....we only enjoyed the drinks the bartender need a raise.

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  24. JeanC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    First time going back since COVID-19. It was a little different, the meat came out slower. Overall it was awesome! Bring back Groupon tickets!

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  25. AngelenaJ

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great experience. The food was delicious and the service was spot on. Well worth the money and time that you spend there.

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  26. Crystal

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    First time dining at this establishment. With reservations, we were seated quickly and waiter promptly provided service. Some meats were overcooked and other were underseasoned for my taste. I've tried this restaurant but sadly I wasn't impressed with the food.

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  27. Carl

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, but not cheap! Don’t fill up at the salad bar! I highly recommend saving room for all the tasty meats! The cinnamon pineapple is delicious too!

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  28. GBeard

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    the food was absolutely fantastic the service could use a little help. Our waitress left us for periods of time. We requested specifics several times before they finally arrived to our table. Overall yes I would go back but for how much people pay to eat there they need to step it up a tad.

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  29. AntonioR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time visiting Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse. It is our anniversary weekend, and I wanted a different experience. Hours before our reservation, I was reading some recent negative reviews online and became nervous about going. I am so glad we went! The food AND service was amazing! There was nothing we did not enjoy. The hosts continued to bring samples at a steady pace although the restaurant was really busy. I have no idea why so many negative reviews or I might have just come at a great time. We will be returning! It was worth every penny spent.

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  30. LaurelJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was awesome. The only thing that would have made it better is if they offered a few more sides especially the potato selection. Otherwise fantastic.

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  31. JerryS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    Way too much money and most of the meat was rather dry.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    I thoroughly believe that a dress code should be upheld at establishments such as these. There were women wearing literal lingerie. There otherwise the experience is great as usual and the food is always on point.

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  33. DerekF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, good service, great value. I wish we had one closer to where we live in California.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it. Definitely going back. Service great, food great.

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  35. CoryP

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Table was wobbly, although they did take care of that for us. Waitress asked how we wanted the temperature of the beef, we said medium -- most of the meat was medium well. We turned away some meat, and eventually servers stopped coming to us. It felt awkward. Our waitress was nice but didn't really check in with us in regards to the food being served. It was a decent experience, but in my opinion it's gone down a notch or two from where it used to be. I would have much rather taken the money we spent there and eaten at a regular steakhouse.

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  36. DwayneR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience2
    Food not seasoned, nats flying around table. Waitress Essie was awesome!

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  37. RobertL

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My Wife and I always enjoy our meal and experience here. Hope they never leave and a great location for us .

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    Came here a couple of years ago and the food was amazing! This visit was disappointing. The meat tasted unseasoned and came out cold. Even the bread was cold!

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  39. RobynB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great Great choice dessert for birthday girl

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  40. KebasW

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience5
    Food was good once we got it however the server asked how we wanted our meat cooked which we replied medium well or well done and they kept bringing out medium meat so we sat for 2 hours with only getting may 3 servings of meat

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - Columbia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (803) 728-0887.

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - Columbia is rated 4.1 stars by 1492 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - Columbia

1508 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hampton St.
  • Neighborhood
    Columbia
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian Steakhouse, Steakhouse, Brazilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking available for dinner service Friday starting at 5 pm and Saturday starting at 4 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com/
  • Phone number
    (803) 728-0887
  • Catering
    Full catering menu available on our website. Full "rodizio" catering services with authentic Gaucho style service available for all occasions.
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy the great quality Meats, Salads and Hot Items from Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse at your home, office, tailgate party or even as a simple take out order. Create your meal from our Streamlined Catering Menu with individual pricing on most of the items.
  • Private party contact
    Edson Munekata: (803) 394-9493

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