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At this all-you-can-eat churrascaria, waiters continually circulate through the dining room offering more than a dozen grilled meats—beef, pork, chicken, sausage, and the beloved Brazilian chicken hearts—on large, swordlike skewers. The massive buffet is laden with soups, salads, and side dishes, including plantains, rice, and beans; vegetarians could happily eat from the buffet, but the smell of grilling meat does permeate the restaurant.

Start the morning on the outskirts of Fisherman's Wharf with an açaí bowl and strong coffee, or enjoy puffy chicken-and-cream cheese-filled coxinha pastries as a lunchtime snack at this cheery stop by the cable car turnaround. It's refreshing for visitors who are tired of crab and clam chowder. The breezy, tropical-leaning setting is a breath of fresh air in one of the most touristy parts of the city.

High on a hill with a spectacular sunset view, this lively restaurant has French, Italian, Spanish, and Brazilian dishes. Sit in the Olinda Room with its wall of windows. Try the porco reacheado (pork tenderloin stuffed with spinach and feta cheese) or the moqueca mineira (shrimp, clams, and whitefish in a Brazilian sauce). Brazilian radio often accompanies the meal. If you love chicken, try the sautéed version with pineapple and papaya. Carlos is also open for lunch on weekdays.

No one goes hungry at this classy family-owned establishment with a cool backstory (its origins are in Brazil) and the city’s best all-you-can-eat salad bar that is actually two bars. The churrascaria experience includes a variety of mouthwatering meat carved tableside by the gauchos. Still hungry? Get a side of beans and rice that one local food critic has called the best outside of Latin America. 

One of the rare eateries that offers quick, wholesome, fresh food for meat eaters and vegans alike. A local favorite, especially for lunch, Five on Black serves Brazilian-inspired bowls of rice, meats, and/or vegetables, in addition to delectable toppings.

Gaucho-clad servers parade through the dining room brandishing carved-to-order fire-roasted meats at this Brazilian churrascaria. Start at the lavish Market Table with an array of seasonal salads, antipasti, and charcuterie; then, using a plate-side disc, signal green for "go" to bring on the selection of meats.