4 restaurants to eat good cuts of meat in São Paulo

A great national passion, the steakhouses have been reinventing themselves to transform each meal into a complete and sophisticated experience. São Paulo is a major destination for meat lovers, with options ranging from classic steakhouses to contemporary restaurants that explore aging, special cuts, and surprising combinations. In this selection, we have gathered options for all tastes — from the perfect ribeye to the imposing tomahawk — for those seeking flavor, technique, and experience at the table. Check it out!

Varanda D.inner

With elegant projects, the restaurant showcases the authorial cuisine of chef Fábio Lazzarini. Besides the traditional menu, the house also offers the Omakase of Meat (R$600), an exclusive and reserved experience for six people per night. The fifteen-course menu features different high-quality cuts of meat as well as seafood, all finished in front of the customer by the chef. Among the dishes are the Flat Iron with oriental sauce, garlic, yuzukosho, and togarashi, and the Lamb Tempura with shiso, nori, and sheep's curd.

• Rua Prudente Correia, 432 - Jardim Europa, São Paulo/SP - Phone: (11) 3039-6500 | Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 7 PM to 10 PM | @varandadinner

Corrientes 348

Inspired by the authentic flavors of Argentina, Corrientes 348 is known for combining quality and sophistication in a cozy projects. Among the meats, the Ribeye (R$226), Ojo del Bife (R$226), and Porterhouse (R$268), a special cut of sirloin with bone-in fillet, stand out.

• 2 units + Jardim Europa: Rua Dr. Mário Ferraz, 32 - Jardim Europa, São Paulo/SP – Phone: (11) 3032-6348 | Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 12 PM to 11:30 PM and Sunday from 12 PM to 9 PM | @corrientes348

Pobre Juan

Inspired by typical Argentine houses, the restaurant became famous for its parrilla, from which comes high-quality meats specially selected. The menu features great cuts with the Ribeye (R$183 for 320g) and Bife de Tira (R$204, 320g). There are also special cuts like the Ribeye UMi (R$265, 340g) – 100% Angus certified cattle – and the Wagyu iNK (R$523 for 340g), Wagyu beef that reaches marbling grade 7.

• 4 Units + Vila Olímpia: Rua Comendador Miguel Calfat, 525 - Vila Nova Conceição, São Paulo/SP | Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 12 PM to 3 PM and 7 PM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12 PM to 11 PM, Sunday from 12 PM to 8 PM | @restaurantepobrejuan

Assador

The newly opened Assador has just landed in São Paulo and has already won over the public with its sophisticated and contemporary interpretation of traditional gaucho barbecue. The house's flagship is the complete rodízio (R$256 per person), which includes more than twenty noble cuts, including some new items such as old cow rump and a special cut of black pork (Canastra). Additionally, classic cuts such as the tomahawk, chorizo steak, and Denver steak, known for its exceptional marbling and bold flavor. There are also other options like the complete salad buffet (R$172) that is arranged in a central island in the dining hall.

• Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 3732 – Itaim Bibi, São Paulo/SP | Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 12 PM to 11 PM, Sunday from 12 PM to 9 PM | @assadorbr