Rodizio Grill announced in a press release at the end of October that it will open a new restaurant in Ogden in 2027. The expansion marks the third Utah location for the Sandy-headquartered company.
The upcoming restaurant is scheduled to open in the first half of 2027 at The Junction, located at 2309 Washington Boulevard. The site was previously occupied by Biscuit & Hogs, which closed in 2024. Rodizio Grill CEO Steven Staples said the company is currently working with construction teams to finalize plans and will share a more specific timeline once available.
Rodizio Grill currently operates 24 restaurants across 14 states, including existing locations in Salt Lake City and Provo. Staples described the dining experience as an interactive opportunity where gauchos carve fire-grilled meat directly at the table. The concept includes a market table with an unlimited salad bar and hot sides, allowing guests to select from 16 different grilled side options.
Founded by Ivan Utrera, the company opened its first Brazilian steakhouse in the United States in 1996. Utrera noted that the company expanded to Utah three years later, introducing many guests to Brazilian churrasco for the first time. The company's headquarters is located in Sandy.
The company's leadership stated that Ogden was a natural next step for the brand due to the city's strong, close-knit community.
