Agora Churrascaria Irvine

My fiancé and I came here for his birthday. We both loved it! He is a big lover of red meat and steak and he couldn't stop raving about how good everything was. The whole experience was incredible. Beef selections were juicy and tender and so flavorful. The first cut of lamb rust I tried was slightly overcooked but the second serving was perfection. They also had chicken hearts, which I tried and didn't necessarily care for, but a lot of people love them. I highly recommend their house special and the bacon wrapped beef, but i don't think you can really go wrong. One tip, since the meat is super fresh and sliced thinly, try to pace how much meat you get at once on your plate. Everything is delicious, but if you pile on a bunch of meat then the cuts start to cool rather quickly and you lose much of the flavor and freshness. Small portions, eat quickly, and repeat! I loved the salad bar and hot sides. Very fresh and flavorful, and all the sides compliment the meat. Definitely try the sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, the collared greens, and the homestyle potatoes. And the basket of cheese bread � I had a fabulous glass of malbec for only $9, it was one of the best wines I've tried from any restaurant. My fiancé had the Brazilian limeade which was delicious! I definitely recommend it. The service was spectacular!! So warm and attentive. The manager came around to touch tables, the bussers are constantly moving, my water glass was NEVER empty, the entire place is impeccably clean, and our hostess and waiter were so delightful and helpful. They also brought out a piece of complimentary flan for my fiance's birthday. Literally the BEST flan I've ever had. Ever. The dinner price is about $50 per person, lunch is a bit cheaper. For the quality and the amount (all you can eat!) I think it's definitely worth it especially for a special occasion. Depending on how much you drink, you can estimate a bill of about $130-$140 for two people plus tip. Compared to other steakhouses (Brazilian or otherwise) I consider this a steal! I can't recommend Agora's highly enough. We might not come here regularly, but this is definitely our new favorite "fancy date"/special occasion spot!!

The food and staff were absolutely excellent. Everyone was so nice and helpful and friendly. The food was wonderful. Will definitely have to come here again.