Rei do Gado will reopen in downtown San Diego on July 20. The Brazilian steakhouse closed in 2024 after a fire damaged its building. It will reopen with a redesigned space and elements that carry the original traits of the restaurant.
Rei do Gado Reopens After Nearly Two Years
Rei do Gado is returning to downtown San Diego on July 20 after being closed for nearly two years. The Brazilian steakhouse has served authentic Brazilian food since 1999. It is known for its churrascaria-style dining, where grilled meats are carved tableside.
The restaurant has been closed since a July 2024 fire damaged its four-story building. The building has since undergone repairs and a full renovation. The reopening also coincides with Comic-Con week, nearly two years after the restaurant closed during the annual event.
According to a 2024 report by 10News San Diego, the fire at Rei do Gado started in the kitchen on July 26, 2024. It then spread throughout the four-story building, displacing 50 residents. It also prompted the evacuation of approximately 1,200 Comic-Con attendees at a nearby venue…