Rei Do Gado - Brazilian Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant, Brazilian steakhouse and seafood restaurant in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, United States.
Rei Do Gado is a Brazilian churrascaria restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarter that grills premium meat cuts on skewers over a Mesquite charcoal fire. The menu combines these grilled meat specialties with an extensive seafood selection, and offers an all-you-can-eat salad and side dish bar on the buffet side.
The restaurant opened in 1999 and introduced the traditional Brazilian churrascaria dining style to downtown San Diego from its location on Fourth Avenue. It became the first establishment in the region to bring this specific method of meat service and grilling to diners.
The name refers to a Portuguese phrase meaning "King of Cattle," tying the dining experience to the heritage of Brazilian ranching traditions. Servers carved meat directly at your table, creating an interactive performance that makes the meal feel like a shared celebration.
The restaurant sits on Fourth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter and offers parking validation at the nearby Horton Plaza Garage. Daily happy hour specials reduce prices on drinks and select appetizers during set times.
The restaurant operates the only Mesquite charcoal grill in San Diego, which allows precise flavor development on each meat cut. This specialized grilling method seasons the meat beyond the surface and creates a distinctive smoky taste that other local steakhouses do not offer.
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