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Agora Churrascaria

1830 Main St
Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: (949) 222-9910
Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
MacArthur Boulevard
Best of Citysearch:
Steak 2007
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 4pm-10pm

Message from Agora Churrascaria

Agora Churrascaria

Brazilian-Style Steakhouse in Irvine

  • Meats Carved Table-Side
  • Full Bar and Wine List
  • Valet and Ample Public Parking

Inside Agora Churrascaria, contemporary design meets the Brazil of yesterday, as sword-wielding Gauchos, garbed in full--and authentic--gaucho regalia circulate the restaurant with skewered meat to cater to guests? every craving. There are no menus at Agora. Instead, restaurant patrons are offered the churrascaria's fixed-price menu, which includes a selection of the 12 finest beef, lamb, pork and chicken cuts, which the Gaucho waiters carve, tableside. All of the meats are prepared and cooked as they have been for centuries: seasoned with rock salt to accent the individual tastes of each cut and slow-roasted over an open flame mesquite charcoal pit.

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Editorial Review for Agora Churrascaria – by Amanda Knoles

In Short
Offering a different slant on the typical all-you-can-eat meal, this Brazilian-style steakhouse serves patrons "Rodizio" style. Diners pay a fixed price, then knife-wielding--though friendly--waiters in authentic gaucho garb carve slow-roasted meats tableside. A double-sided chip is used to signal to the waiters if you're finished (green for go, red for stop). A vast salad bar is also included. Soaring cathedral ceilings and a large dining room are made more intimate by the rock-lined walls and dark wood accents.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Don't take too much from the salad bar--you'll want to save room for the rock salt-seasoned, slow-roasted meats.

The Extras

A semi-private area off the huge dining room can accommodate groups up to 20.

Save Money

Check out their happy hour that runs nightly from 5pm to 7pm that boasts specials like filet mignon wrapped in bacon for $4 and discounted drinks.

User Reviews for Agora Churrascaria

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/04/2008 Posted by aznstarlette

I absolutely loved every bit of my visit at this restaurant. The food was prompt and yummy...fresh and the atmosphere was just perfect.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/28/2008 Posted by ertorres

I took my girl here on our 2 year anniv. I was lucky this place was good, not that she'd really care, but I didn't want dull food. This place was sooo good with their selection, and everything I tried was near perfect. It is kinda expensive (anticipate at least 60 per person), but worth it. I loved it, she loved it, and we can't wait to go back. they do need a little more variety in their side portions area, but customers truly only go there for the Brazillian style meat.

Pros: Service, Food, Ambience

Cons: Side Dishes

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

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Editor's Review

You won't leave hungry from this Brazilian carnivore's paradise.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Don't take too much from the salad bar--you'll want to save room for the rock salt-seasoned, slow-roasted meats.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Valet
  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm
  • Sat-Sun 4pm-10pm

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • Brazilian
  • South American
  • Barbecue
  • Steakhouse
  • Eclectic & International

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Date Spot
  • Prix Fixe Menus
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Business Dining
  • Romantic Dining
  • Group Dining
  • Lunch Spot

Recognition for Agora Churrascaria

2007 Audience Winner - Steak

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