Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse - Chicago

Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse - Chicago

3008 Finley Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515, United States

+1 630-324-6002

Brazilian restaurant, Steak house
(5722)
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About This Place

Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse in Downers Grove, Illinois, offers an authentic taste of Brazil’s famed churrasco tradition paired with an inviting and refined dining atmosphere. Specializing in succulent, expertly grilled meats, this steakhouse creates an unforgettable experience for lovers of robust flavors and generous hospitality alike.

The highlight of the menu is undoubtedly the impressive meat selection that features cuts like Bottom Sirloin Steak and Bottom Round Steak served medium rare, as well as tender Beef Rib that melts in your mouth. Each piece is grilled with precision, delivering bold, smoky flavors that celebrate Brazilian culinary heritage. Complementing the savory meats is a fresh and abundant salad bar, laden with crisp greens and vibrant vegetables, offering a refreshing balance to the hearty main courses.

Desserts are equally tempting, with indulgences such as New York Style Cheesecake, Creme Brulee Cheesecake, Caramel Flan, Tres Leches Cake, Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake, and Key Lime Pie providing a perfect, sweet finish to your meal. The beverage selection featuring Mojitos, refreshing Lemonade, wine, and beer rounds out the dining experience, adding zest and vibrancy to every occasion.

Guests consistently praise the exceptional service delivered by Chama Gaúcha’s attentive and warm staff. From the moment you arrive, the team goes above and beyond to ensure your meal is seamless—from helping with seating to an almost choreographed presentation of the meats by the gaucho servers. Several diners, including Lisa Schultz, have remarked on the outstanding birthday experiences they enjoyed here, highlighting both the quality of food and the personalized attention. Olivia Soto, who works in the service industry herself, appreciated the genuine kindness and attentiveness of staff members Luis, Sonny, and Jennifer, emphasizing that service is truly a standout feature.

While the restaurant maintains a consistently high standard, a few guests mention that the continual check-ins from multiple servers can sometimes interrupt the flow of conversation at the table. However, many find that this attentiveness ultimately enhances their overall comfort and satisfaction during the meal.

Chama Gaúcha is more than just a place to eat—it’s a celebration of Brazilian culinary tradition and a gathering spot for special occasions, where every detail from the cheese bread to the caramel flan is crafted to delight your senses. Whether you are a seasoned fan of Brazilian steakhouses or discovering it for the first time, this vibrant dining destination in Downers Grove promises a flavorful journey and impeccable hospitality that keeps guests coming back for more.

For a true Brazilian steakhouse experience just outside Chicago, call +1 630-324-6002 to reserve your table and prepare for a carnivorous feast that’s both rich in taste and in heart.

Service options
Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Fast service Fireplace Great beer selection Great cocktails Great coffee Great dessert Great wine list Serves local specialty
Popular for
Lunch Dinner Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol All you can eat Beer Cocktails Coffee Comfort food Halal food Private dining room Salad bar Spirits Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating Table service
Amenities
Bar on site Toilet
Atmosphere
Cosy Lively Romantic Trendy Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups Tourists
Planning
Brunch reservations recommended Lunch reservations recommended Dinner reservations recommended Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot On-site parking Parking Valet parking

Opening Hours

  • Monday
    05:00 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Tuesday
    05:00 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    05:00 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Thursday
    05:00 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Friday
    05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday
    03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday
    03:00 PM - 08:30 PM

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Visitor Reviews

  • Lisa Schultz
    1 month ago

    Blown away by my first experience at Chama Gaucha! Outstanding service! Top notch. Extremely impressive. The salad bar was fantastic & fresh. The meats were all fresh & full of flavor. The flan was fantastic! Everything was perfect for my birthday.

  • Abdallah Al-Qudsi
    1 month ago

    Brazilian steakhouse experiences are always special and no one around the Chicago area does it better than Chama. They have extremely attentive service and enough staff to keep you well fed throughout. Great for special occasions and celebrations. Although their meat selection options seems to have gone down hopefully they can get a variety again

  • Olivia Soto
    1 month ago

    First time dining experience here by luck, and everything was EXTRAORDINARY !! The food was excellent, but the service was the highlight of our night. Everyone was so attentive, kind, and lovely. From someone that works in the service industry I couldn’t thank the staff enough for their service. Luis, Sonny, and Jennifer were fantastic. We already made our next reservation and can’t wait to go back. Thank you!

  • Michael Stern
    1 month ago

    The only downside I had in my visit was the constant questions by the waitstaff... So I do not mean the staff bringing to meat to the tables, I am talking about the 5 different waiters/waitresses that kept checking on me and my wife while we were eating. We would start talking, and the moment we took a second to stop eating and just talk, a one of them would come up and ask if everything was ok and if we needed anything. There were even times that they did this while we were eating food, and just trying to enjoy the great meats and sides we had in front of us. I do not think this is horrible, I would only ask that the staff give a little more time, and a specific waiter/waitress or two for an area, rather than 5 different ones coming to my table between the meat servers. Other than that (and the price being a bit more than expected, because it was over $200 for 2 meals and 1 alcoholic cocktail, which seems a bit too pricey. It use to be $50 per person, which was more reasonable), everything was great.

  • Peter Donovan
    2 month ago

    This is by far a better experience than Fago. They hold and push the seat in for you, very attentive and thorough. The restaurant is very clean. One of the few places you don't mind tipping a little extra.

  • Hoai N
    2 month ago

    Great services and goooood price and cleanliness and I eat here before and not got time to write reviews yet !!!and most of all goood foods and salad bar great !! I like root beer it like a coke you known but the waitress told me no root beer and I like oh man lol !!!

  • Anna Wykes
    3 month ago

    Celebrated my anniversary here and they didn’t disappoint!! Attentive service and amazing meat!!! The Brazilian lemonade was amazing! The only thing I wish was better was the dessert

  • Robin L
    3 month ago

    I'm so excited to share with you our @ chamagaucha experience! In Downers Grove, IL one of my mom's favorite restaurants sits off Butterfield It's @ chamagauchachicago A Brazilian Steakhouse like no other! The most incredible amazing salad bar! Get the green beans! I could've eaten 17 plates of just those amazing green beans!!! The Summer Cocktails are soooo delicious!! Highly recommend the Higo Spritz All you can eat of the most delicious meats! The ribeye was my favorite! My mom's favorite was the filet My birthday is next week, so my mom had them sing happy birthday! The dark chocolate molten cake was sooooooooooooooooo good!!! My mom got the keylime pie & loved it!! The decor is honestly amazing! Absolutely amazing!!! I mean look at these pics! Perfect date night, dinner or celebration! We can't wait to go back!!

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