What Adega Gaucha does

Adega Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, Inc. is a privately held, full-service Brazilian churrascaria operating three dine-in restaurants in Florida — Orlando (International Drive corridor), Kissimmee (near Walt Disney World), and Deerfield Beach (South Florida, I-95 corridor). Founded in 2021 by CEO Ricardo Oliveira, who brings over 20 years of Brazilian hospitality experience, the company executes a traditional rodizio churrasco model: continuous tableside service of 17+ fire-roasted meat cuts carved by gaucho chefs, paired with a 50+ item Gourmet Table of salads, imported cheeses, charcuterie, hot sides, and Brazilian specialties. The technology layer is largely third-party SaaS — OpenTable for reservations, GetSauce for online ordering, Toast Tab for the loyalty program, and Triple Seat for catering events — with no proprietary AI/ML or custom platform components disclosed.

The business operates across multiple revenue streams: dine-in rodizio and à la carte sales (Full Churrasco Experience at $63 per person, Executive Lunch $20-$46, Executive Dinner $27-$45), off-site catering ($23-$28 per person across two packages with a $200 minimum), private event hosting (up to 180 guests at Orlando, 20-100 at Kissimmee and Deerfield Beach), online ordering via GetSauce, and bar/lounge sales including a weekday happy hour ($5-$7 items). Customer segmentation is diversified — families and celebrations, couples, corporate and business dining, Florida tourists, and dietary-specific diners (Halal-certified options on dedicated equipment, vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free) — supported by a points-based Adega Gaucha Rewards program and a 10,000-point Adega Society VIP tier offering private wine lockers and exclusive tastings.

The company has earned consecutive annual recognition from OpenTable (Diners' Choice 2023-2025), TripAdvisor (Travelers' Choice 2023-2025), and Best of Florida (2023, 2025 Regional Winner). Recent strategic moves include product launches in the couples' dining and live entertainment categories at Deerfield Beach (2025), off-site catering expansion, a loyalty/VIP tier rollout via Toast Tab, and a 2026 partnership with Grupo Norte de Comunicação to host international World Cup coverage. Operations remain entirely Florida-based with no franchising or third-party distribution partners.

Name

Adega Gaucha

Legal name

Adega Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, Inc.

Website

https://adegagaucha.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Adega Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, Inc. is a privately held Brazilian churrascaria chain founded in 2021, operating three full-service rodizio restaurants in Orlando, Kissimmee, and Deerfield Beach, Florida. It serves families, couples, corporate groups, and Florida tourists with tableside churrasco, a 50+ item Gourmet Table, catering, private events, and a points-based loyalty program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brazilian Steakhouse (Churrascaria) Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Dietary Catering (Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Allergen-Free, Medical) (THAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Brazilian steakhouse chain
• Rodizio churrasco dining
• Churrascaria restaurants
• Gourmet table buffet
• Private event catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dine-In Rodizio and À La Carte Sales: The primary revenue stream is in-restaurant dining. The Full Churrasco Experience (rodizio-style, all-you-can-eat tableside service) is the flagship offering, supplemented by à la carte dinner, lunch, brunch, and bar menus. Pricing varies by location and daypart (lunch vs. dinner). Children receive discounted pricing (ages 3-6: $8; ages 7-11: half-price churrasco). A gourmet table-only option is available for non-meat diners.
2. Online Ordering and Delivery (Churrasco To Go): Customers can order churrasco, gourmet sides, and pão de queijo for pickup or delivery via the GetSauce online platform. This enables off-premises consumption and extends reach beyond dine-in customers.
3. Catering Services: Off-site catering for corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations. Two main packages: Adega Precise ($23/person) and Adega Ultimate ($28/person), plus build-your-own custom options. A $200 minimum purchase applies for delivery. Includes buffet setup and delivery, disposable warming equipment, plates, and cutlery.
4. Private Event Hosting: Revenue from private dining room bookings and full-restaurant buyouts across all three locations. Orlando accommodates up to 180 guests; Kissimmee has a private room for up to 20 and a semi-private bar area for up to 60; Deerfield Beach has two private dining rooms for 20-90 guests each.
5. Loyalty and Membership (Adega Society VIP): The rewards program generates repeat visits and higher spend per visit. The Adega Society VIP tier (10,000 points/year) unlocks premium perks including a private wine locker, complimentary birthday churrasco experience, customized steak knife, and exclusive tasting invitations, encouraging sustained customer loyalty and premium spend.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Adega Gaucha operates three Florida-based Brazilian steakhouses that serve an all-you-can-eat rodizio churrasco experience — continuous tableside carving of 17+ fire-roasted premium meats — paired with a 50+ item self-serve Gourmet Table. Beyond dine-in, the company runs online ordering and delivery through the GetSauce platform, off-site catering via two packaged tiers (Adega Precise and Adega Ultimate), private event hosting across locations holding 20–180 guests, and a points-based loyalty program (Adega Gaucha Rewards) with an elite Adega Society VIP tier.

Product overview

Adega Gaucha is a premium Brazilian steakhouse (churrascaria) chain operating three locations in Florida (Orlando, Kissimmee, and Deerfield Beach) since 2021. The core product is the Full Churrasco Experience—a rodizio-style dining service featuring 17+ cuts of fire-roasted meats carved tableside by gaucho chefs, complemented by the extensive Gourmet Table buffet. The restaurant offers a portfolio of add-on modules and seasonal experiences including the Gaucho Premier upgrade, private dining, catering services, and the Adega Gaucha Rewards Program with VIP Adega Society tier. Additional services include online ordering (Churrasco To Go), live entertainment events, couples' dining packages, weekend specials like Seafood Paella and Chocolate Fountain, and seasonal celebrations for Mother's Day, Father's Day, and sports events. The company also provides Halal-certified meat options and accommodates dietary restrictions including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Churrasco Experience The signature all-you-can-eat rodizio dining experience featuring continuous tableside service of 17+ fire-roasted premium meat cuts (Picanha, Filet Mignon, Lamb Chops, Beef Ribs, Pork Ribs, Chicken, Bacon-Wrapped Steak, Parmesan Pork, Bavette, Top Sirloin, Pork Sausage, Dry Aged Picanha, and more) carved by gaucho chefs and paced via dual-sided coasters (green to keep serving, red to pause), accompanied by the 50+ item Gourmet Table and choice of three side dishes for individual consumers, families, couples, and groups.
• Gourmet Table An extensive self-service buffet featuring 40-50+ items including artisanal salads, imported cheeses, charcuterie, hot side dishes, fresh vegetables, lobster bisque, octopus carpaccio, traditional Brazilian items like pão de queijo and grilled pineapple; also offered as a standalone vegetarian/non-meat option for diners who prefer the buffet experience.
• Catering Services Off-site catering for corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations across Florida, with two packages: Adega Precise ($23/person: 1 gourmet item, 2 meats, 2 sides, pão de queijo) and Adega Ultimate ($28/person: 2 gourmet items, 3 meats, 3 sides, pão de queijo), plus build-your-own custom options. Includes buffet setup, delivery, disposable warming chafers, plates, and cutlery; $200 minimum purchase for delivery, plus $35 delivery fee (up to 15 miles) and 7% packing fee.
• Private Dining and Event Hosting Bookable private and semi-private event spaces across all three Florida locations: Orlando (private dining room for up to 180 guests with AV capabilities), Kissimmee (private room up to 20 and semi-private bar area up to 60 with TVs for presentations), Deerfield Beach (two elegant private dining rooms, each accommodating 20-90 guests, with valet parking). Full-restaurant buyouts are available at all locations.
• Online Ordering (Churrasco To Go) Takeout and delivery service enabling customers to order premium fire-roasted meats, gourmet sides, and pão de queijo for pickup or home delivery via the GetSauce platform (getsauce.com) at Orlando, Kissimmee, and Deerfield Beach. Each location maintains a dedicated ordering page on the GetSauce marketplace.
• Adega Gaucha Rewards Program A points-based restaurant loyalty program available at all three Adega Gaucha locations where guests earn one point per dollar on qualifying purchases with a 50-point welcome bonus; points are redeemable for dining credits ($20 at 400 points, $40 at 800 points, $60 at 1,200 points), with a cap of 1,200 points per check. Provides repeat-visit and higher-spend incentives including VIP-tier qualification and complimentary birthday churrasco benefits.
• Halal Dining Options A separately-equipped Halal dining service offering Halal-certified cuts including Picanha, lamb chops, beef ribs, filet mignon, alcatra, and beef ancho, prepared with dedicated utensils and grills to prevent cross-contamination. Available upon prior reservation notice at all three Adega Gaucha locations, providing an uncommon capability among premium Brazilian steakhouses in the U.S.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 five-star reviews for the Deerfield Beach location since opening, and participation in Dineout Lauderdale 2025 drew hundreds of new guests
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grupo Norte de ComunicaçãocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Grupo Norte de Comunicação, led by executive director Elton Bittencourt, selected Adega Gaucha Orlando as the launch venue for its largest international sports coverage initiative (World Cup coverage). This partnership marks a new phase in sports communication for the media group and positions Adega Gaucha as a venue for high-profile media and community events. The event reflected Adega Gaucha's role as a destination for culturally significant, celebratory occasions.
• The Lifeboat ProjectminorOthers · 1 January 2023The Lifeboat Project brings victims of human trafficking from the raging storm to a safe port as survivors, providing lifelong support to help restore their dignity and guide survivors toward sustained freedom and recovery. Adega Gaucha proudly supports this organization as part of its community commitment.
• The Mustard Seed of Central FloridaminorOthers · 1 January 2023The Mustard Seed of Central Florida is dedicated to helping individuals and families rebuild their lives after experiencing a crisis or personal loss by providing essential household items and clothing. Adega Gaucha supports this organization as part of its community outreach.
• The Able TrustminorOthers · 1 January 2022The Able Trust (Florida Endowment for Vocational Rehabilitation) supports vocational rehabilitation efforts by state agencies and community organizations, helping to put thousands of individuals with disabilities to work across all Florida counties. Adega Gaucha is a proud supporter of this organization.
• Children's Miracle Network HospitalsminorOthers · 1 January 2022Children's Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds to fill funding gaps for children's hospitals across North America, having raised more than $7 billion since 1983. Adega Gaucha supports this nonprofit as part of its community giving program.
• IDignityminorOthers · 1 January 2021IDignity Orlando provides identification services (birth certificates, Florida ID/license renewals, Social Security card assistance) to U.S. citizens and legal residents through governmental partnership and hundreds of dedicated volunteers. Adega Gaucha is a proud supporter of this organization.
• Pathlight HomeminorOthers · 1 January 2021Pathlight HOME provides a safe place to live and supportive services to more than 600 formerly homeless individuals in the Central Florida area each day. Adega Gaucha supports this organization as part of its community commitment.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Capital Grille: Premium U.S. steakhouse chain (Darden) with nationwide footprint and comparable price points ($60+ entrées), curated wine programs, and private dining — competes for the same special-occasion and corporate-entertainment customer in Florida markets.
• Morton's The Steakhouse: Established national upscale steakhouse chain with comparable à la carte pricing, private dining for corporate events, and wine programs — adjacent competitor for premium diners and event planners in Florida.
• Benihana: National experiential dining chain (Japanese hibachi) with similar theatrical tableside cooking, premium pricing, and family/celebration occasion positioning; competes for the same experiential dining dollars in tourist markets.

Direct peers

• Pampas Steakhouse: Brazilian churrascaria operating in Florida and other U.S. markets with similar rodizio tableside service and salad area; competes directly for the same Brazilian-American and tourist customer base in Florida.
• Chima Brazilian Steakhouse: Brazilian steakhouse with locations in Philadelphia and other U.S. cities; offers rodizio service and an extensive salad bar. Comparable upscale Brazilian dining format targeting similar clientele.
• Texas de Brazil: U.S. Brazilian steakhouse chain with ~50 locations; serves rodizio-style churrasco and gourmet salad areas. Competes directly with Adega Gaucha for the same premium rodizio customer in tourist and metropolitan markets.
• Rodízio Grill: Regional Brazilian steakhouse chain operating across multiple U.S. states with the same all-inclusive rodizio format and gourmet table offering; closely mirrors Adega Gaucha's mid-size chain profile and value positioning.
• Fogo de Chão: The largest U.S.-headquartered Brazilian steakhouse chain with ~70 locations globally; offers full rodizio churrasco, gourmet tables, and extensive wine programs — directly comparable format, customer, and price point to Adega Gaucha.

Emerging players

• Touro Brazilian Steakhouse: Emerging Brazilian churrascaria concept with locations in select U.S. cities; comparable rodizio format, gourmet table, and full bar — represents the next tier of regional Brazilian steakhouse competitors.
• Sabor Brazilian Steakhouse: Smaller independent Brazilian steakhouse concept in select U.S. markets; offers rodizio churrasco and salad bar in a similar price band — niche competitor that may overlap with Adega Gaucha's expansion markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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