Churrasco Coogee - Brazilian Style BBQ

Churrasco Coogee brings Brazilian-style barbecue to Sydney’s eastern suburbs, with meat cooked on rotating skewers and served rodizio-style at the table. The restaurant’s signature experience is its all-you-can-eat set menu, which includes a broad selection of barbecued and smoked meats alongside vegetables, salads and antipasto. Guests can also choose an à la carte format when available, giving smaller groups and lighter appetites another way to enjoy the restaurant. The website notes that each table needs to select one dining format rather than combining the two.

The cooking is central to the experience. Churrasco’s chefs barbecue the meat over vintage ironbark and use a Yoder smoker for slow-cooked dishes, including smoked beef and pork belly. The menu reflects Brazilian traditions while adapting marinades and sauces for Australian tastes. Picanha, chicken prepared with Brazilian-style, peri-peri or honey-soy marinades, Portuguese-style pork chorizo and lamb with lemon and oregano are among the listed options. Sides include Brazilian-style rice, black beans, cheese bread, salads, baked potatoes and barbecued vegetables, with vegetarian choices available as well.

Inside, the format is designed for a lively shared meal rather than a quiet, formal dinner. Long communal tables and a relaxed atmosphere make the Coogee restaurant particularly suited to birthdays, corporate gatherings and larger celebrations; the venue says it can host up to 200 guests and offers group packages for parties of 15 or more. Smaller groups can book a table for the regular dining experience, while the drinks list includes Brazilian beer, caipirinhas, mocktails, wine and other cocktails. Weekend sessions are limited to 90 minutes, so booking ahead is recommended.

The restaurant is family-owned and has been operating in Coogee since 2006. Its offering covers a range of occasions, from a substantial group lunch to a casual meal built around shared barbecue plates. Families are catered for with a children’s menu price and vegetarian options, while the venue says it can accommodate dietary requirements if asked. Churrasco also offers takeaway and home delivery from its Coogee location, including barbecue meats, sides, family packs and vegetarian plates. Sunday lunch is promoted from midday, with the choice of à la carte or all-you-can-eat dining and happy-hour drinks.