CHIMA’S TRADITION
Chima takes its name from chimarrão, the traditional yerba mate of Rio Grande do Sul
in Southern Brazil – a symbol of hospitality, friendship, and shared moments.
In Brazilian culture, chimarrão is passed from hand to hand, bringing people together in conversation and connection.
That same spirit defines the Chima experience.
Rooted in the gaucho tradition of Southern Brazil, our rodizio celebrates fire, flavor, and the spirit of hospitality.
Our first restaurant opened in Uberlândia, MG – Brazil.
In 2003, the Silva family introduced Chima to the United States, bringing authentic Brazilian rodizio
to Fort Lauderdale and establishing a refined new standard of hospitality.
Today, Chima blends tradition with contemporary sophistication. Tableside-carved churrasco,
curated wines, handcrafted cocktails, and thoughtfully designed spaces define each of our locations.
At its heart, Chima is more than a steakhouse.
It is a gathering place.
A celebration of fire and flavor.
And a tribute to the art of welcoming well.
SHARING A ONE-OF-KIND EXPERIENCE
Gauchos – Meat Chef
The word “gaucho” comes originally from the Spanish and Portuguese languages and describes the cattle herders in South America. Churrasco dominates the diet of the Gauchos, and it means the way the meats are cooked over open flames on skewers.
At Chima Steakhouse, each Gaucho is responsible for cooking and serving the meat.
They roam the dining room with skewers of meat (top sirloin, filet mignon, ribeye, lamb chops, chicken, salmon, shrimp, and more), and once you are ready to start your Chima experience, simply flip the token to the “yes” side and let the show begin! We encourage you to try all the options we offer and explore all the wonderful flavors of perfectly grilled meats.
PICANHA
FILET
MIGNON RIBEYE
BEEF RIBS
FLANK STEAK
LAMB CHOPS
SAUSAGE
SHRIMP
CHICKEN
SALMON
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ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS
WRONG IS WRONG EVEN IF EVERYONE IS DOING IT. RIGHT IS RIGHT EVEN IF NO ONE IS DOING IT
QUALITY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN QUANTITY. ONE HOME RUN IS MUCH BETTER THAN TWO DOUBLES.
OUR PRINCIPLES
How we think and what we believe
We dream big. We are building a company that grows steadily and profitably, a company worth being part of.
We are a company made up of people who think and make decisions with the long term in mind. We value people who lead by example and take responsibility for their actions.
Our company should reflect our team, where excellent people are recognized and grow at the pace of their commitment and dedication. We seek people who believe it is possible to improve even when they are already good at what they do, people who understand the meaning of urgency but never compromise the long term.
We dream big. We are building a company that grows steadily and profitably, a company worth being part of.
We are always striving for the best. We lead by changing, we take risks, and we learn from our mistakes.
We guide by our beliefs, but we also value and pay close attention to the feedback provided by our guests.
We make daily decisions based on what is right to be done, right for our employees and our guests, regardless of goals, rules, or manuals.
We value teamwork and the power of synergy. We believe in the power of achievements achieved through consistent, quality work. We work ethically, and we always take responsibility for our actions and the actions of our team.
We value transparent and trusting relationships. We strongly believe that clear communication is the key to strong relationships. We value an open-door environment where our employees feel confident and comfortable sharing their ideas and points of view.
