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(415) 766-0200
1686 Market Street
(Gough Street)
San Francisco,
CA
94102
37.773275
-122.421681
Neighborhoods: Hayes Valley, Central North
Years in business
Established in 2003
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm
Fri 11:30 am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 11pm
Sat 12pm-3pm, 5pm-11pm
Sun 12pm-3pm, 4pm-9pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 2.03.12
Category:
Restaurants, Food & Dining, Barbecue Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Private Rooms, Romantic Dining, Fine Dining, Online Reservations
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Latin American, Greek, Steakhouse, Brazilian, Seafood
Bar & Club Type of Music:
What People Are Saying About Espetus
Featured Review
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The Scene – With lilting Brazilian music, a server walking around with a big carving knife, and giant skewers of fire-cooked meat, diners are in for something different at this authentic Brazilian barbecue. Amber lighting and a festive din further enhance the atmosphere in the sleek, hardwood-floored space. – – The Food – Eating churrascaria style is definitely an event. Diners use a little metal wheel to signal green ("Bring more meat") or red ("We must pause or we will explode"). There are 10 kinds of meat carved tableside. Highlights include tender, salt-rubbed top…
Editor's Tips
- When to Go:
- To experience the magic of the meat without paying full price, visit at lunch on a weekday.
- Know Before You Go:
- Those in the know have their little tongs in hand when the meat approaches; use them to grab the luscious slices as they're carved right in front of you.
03/26/09
Awesome!
by a12i17e at Citysearch
If you love meat, this is the place for you. All of the meat, chicken, pork, lamb, and shrimp selections were tender, juicy, and had the right amount of seasoning (the shrimp especially). The salad bar had a nice selection of veggies and beans and includes salmon. They also have a long list of desserts (didn't really care for the the Tres Leches cake though). As previously mentioned, our bill was astronomical as well. It's $49.50 per person for dinner. Thank god they didn't charge for my 6 year old.
- Pros: Excellent service, great selection of meats & poultry.
- Cons: Double P's-Price&Parking
07/06/08
Reminded me of being in Rio! Great atmosphere, and customer service
by steve2472 at Citysearch
The food tasted great, it was seasoned great, and the service was fantastic. The first time I ever had gone to a Churrascaria was 15 years ago in Rio -- the food and experience was awesome! Espetus brought me back there. I strongly recommend taking family and friends.
- Pros: Service, and food quality, and taste
- Cons: Can't think of one at this time
06/04/08
Exelent food whit great smiles
by Weldera at Citysearch
As a Brazilian, I have being to several "Churrascarias" before. In Brazil and in few cities of America. What I want when I come to a "rodizio" it`s a good variety of tropical Brazilian salads and some of it`s unique culinary dishes and all the tender and juicy at it`s flavor meat, good meat. How about a friendly, welcome whit a great smile in an ambiance of happiness. After a long day at work or a long weak, I, for sure, can find that at Espetus. Delicious food that worth every penny.
- Pros: delicious food
- Cons: parking
05/21/08
Excellent food, but a little pricey.
by Ian2008 at Citysearch
I love "churrasco"! This is the place in San Francisco to try the real " churrascaria rodizio", the way it's called in Brazil. The service is very good, but I think it's a little expensive if you take your whole family. My bill was astronomic...
- Pros: Food & Service
- Cons: Price!
12/07/07
GOOD FOOD, BUT $159 FOR WATER??!!!
by elisa_sullivan at Citysearch
Just came back from a holiday lunch with 35 coworkers at Espetus. I collected $31 including tax and tip from everyone. The staff had told me over the phone that drinks were extra ($4-$6 is what they said) so I figured we would just have water. They asked if we'd like sparking or still water so we asked for still water. HUGE mistake. Because I neglected to say JUST PLAIN TAP WATER, the bill arrived with a charge of $159.39 for bottled WATER. I suppose I should have asked how much for water, but I had no idea it would be almost $5 each for WATER!! C'mon people!! You're charging $23.95 for a lunch buffet (Double that for dinner)! Could you at least include the WATER or warn me that you charge $7 a bottle!!!???
- Pros: Good Food
- Cons: Too Expensive
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