A Figueira Rubaiyat is a Brazilian churrasco restaurant in the Jardins district of São Paulo, Brazil, part of the Rubaiyat steakhouse group and famous for being built around a live, century-old fig tree that spreads over the main dining room. The kitchen serves premium grilled meats, most notably picanha grilled to order, alongside grilled lobster and farofa de banana (toasted manioc flour with banana), reflecting the group's focus on high-quality Brazilian beef sourced from its own cattle ranches. The dining room is expansive and dramatic, organized around the fig tree's canopy with skylights and greenery, giving the space a bright, garden-like atmosphere by day and a warmer, more romantic feel in the evening; it comfortably handles both business lunches and celebratory dinners. Service follows a rodízio-adjacent but menu-based format at some tables, with an emphasis on personalized cuts rather than a strict all-you-can-eat model. The wine list is substantial, with a strong selection of South American reds suited to the grilled meat-forward menu. Given its scale and popularity with both locals and tourists visiting Jardins, reservations are recommended, especially for weekend dinner and for tables near the tree itself.
| Price | $$$$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday-Saturday 12PM-midnight, Sunday 12PM-6PM |
| Reservations | Recommended |
| Address | Rua Haddock Lobo, 1738 - Jardins, São Paulo |
Signature dishes
- Picanha grilled under a century-old fig tree
- Grilled lobster
- Farofa de banana
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Location
Rua Haddock Lobo, 1738 - Jardins, São Paulo
-23.5623, -46.6712 View on map
Highlights
- Dining room built around a live, century-old fig tree
- Picanha grilled to order is the signature dish
- Grilled lobster and farofa de banana round out the menu
- Substantial South American-focused wine list
- Part of the well-known Rubaiyat steakhouse group
Tips for visiting
- Request a table near the fig tree canopy for the most memorable setting
- Reserve ahead for weekend dinner, when the restaurant is at its busiest
- Come hungry -- portions of grilled meat are generous
- Lunch tends to be less crowded than dinner service
Accessibility
The restaurant occupies a large, open-plan space in Jardins with the dining room arranged around the tree's canopy; the layout is generally spacious and level, though visitors with mobility needs should confirm current accessibility when booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes this restaurant distinctive?
The main dining room is built around a live, century-old fig tree, giving the space a dramatic, garden-like setting unusual for a steakhouse.
Is this an all-you-can-eat rodízio steakhouse?
It leans more toward a menu-based format with premium cuts served to order rather than a strict all-you-can-eat rodízio.
Are reservations necessary?
They are recommended, particularly for weekend dinner and for seating near the fig tree.