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    Fogo de Chão

    3.9 (2.4k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Caipirinha
    Marisol E.

    Never come during shift change. We had a reservation at 4:30 pm, and we arrived at 4 pm. Although they did sit us right away, during the shift change and during the week, you are left with servers playing tag as to who will take the table. This will then lead to lack of service by whoever got stuck with the table. We were approached by a server, but as it's customary, you really don't know who your server is at Fogo, but today it was worse. I know they work as a team, but the customer service today was not up to par. We ended up getting two full churrascos and two single cut churrascos for two kids (one teenager and one 10 yr old). For the single cut churrascos, you choose only one cut and that is what they will only bring you, which we knew. BUT, the two full churrascos, we literally only got offered the sirloin, filet mignon, garlic steak, and steak wrapped in bacon. None of the other options included: chicken, lamb, rib eye, etc, were brought to the table. We also never got the halloumi cheese, which we love. Only one side of mashed potatoes, polenta fries and banana, for 4 people. We had to hunt someone down for refills, and we were so annoyed we finished a few rounds and asked for the bill. I understand the shift change, I used to a server, but fogo is not cheap and to pay $300+, for half the meats that are included in your order is upsetting. We have been to fogo when it's super busy on a Saturday night, and maybe that's when you get the service and meats your entree deserves. It's going to a while before we come back. The quality of the little meats you get are good, but not worth the price.

    Jay M.

    Convenient reservation method online. The service is friendly, our server Nicole S was on top of things and professional. The atmosphere is clean with a romantic lighting. Hopefully you won't be seated nearby the salad, because there is a lot of movement. When it is busy, the line for the salad gets long and you might block the kitchen so you'll be asked to move. It's a Saturday evening when we visited, so the meat was coming out at an ok pace. We were here for a birthday and the complementary cake was delicious!

    Salad bar
    Francine L.

    Came here for a friend's birthday and in the end I can't believe this place was so busy and packed, I believe every table was filled and it was an early weekday dinner. Then I forgot it's still summer. This is a Brazilian-style steakhouse where they bring random meats to your table and ask if you would like them. But since the place was so full the meats would literally be gone by the time it came around to the other side. Overall I would say this place is alright but maybe come when it isn't so busy. They also have a salad bar that is decked with a ton of vegetables, cheese, cold cuts, fruits, and salad as well. Our server came to us and asked what we wanted to have and asked them to come to our table but it literally took such a long time that we kind of gave up at the end and decided it was fine not to have the meat.

    Fellow Elite Yelper eating one of the amazing meats.
    Tish W.

    So this was a date night with a couple of YELP Elites that I known for forever. We decided to do dinner and they chose Fogo de Chao. What a great choice, This restaurant was amazing Me and the Mister got there early so we got a decent parking space. The parking is cramped but they offer valet parking for $10.00. The restaurant is located in a very busy parking lot so be prepared to drive around valet park. The entrance to the restaurant is beautiful. It is large with beautiful windows and amazing lighting. They have a smaller back room where we were seated. We had I believe three servers. Omar being our main server. He was funny and helpful. He explained how the Churrasco worked ($78) and the difference between that and an entree. Me and my fellow yelpers order the Churrasco and my Mister ordered Chilean Sea Bass, his go to.. All meals come with the amazing salad bar. That in itself is a whole Yelp review. Salad bar had everything and I mean everything. There were salad choices, fruit (even dragonfruit). They had peppers, cheeses, salamis, soups, black beans and rice, and olives. All the Misters favorites. Being such a bready how did forget the bread the started us off with. It was a delicious cheesy bread. The also have a bar for those of you who drink. After you get your salad bar the bring you mashed potatoes, fried polenta, and plantains. All delicious. By now I guess you are wondering where the beef. Then it starts. You get a little card thats red on one side and green on the other. Once you flip it to green the meat starts coming and it doesn't stop until you flip the card to the red side. Meat selection included Brazilian sausage, filet mignon, chicken, lamb, steak wrapped in pork, bone in ribeye, and picanha (what they are known for). When I say it was a lot it was a lot. It was so much that I forgot to save room for dessert. I can't wait to bring our other foodie friends and our kids back. This was truly a great place and for the price well worth it. Again shout out to Omar who was amazing and patient.). One last note make sure you come on an empty stomach....

    Tammy T.

    Fogo de Chao for Happy Hour is always a hit! Great $ for both drinks & appetizers. The place is beautiful with high ceilings with a nice bar area. However, the same usually cannot be said for the FULL CHURRASCO dining experience for $79/person. This was probably my 10th time attending a birthday dinner at this Brea location, and the food is never good. The meat tastes bland (lacks seasoning) and the only thing that ever tasted good is their Tomato Bisque. I came here tonight and even the bread was rock hard. Right now, I am literally wide awake at 3:30am because I am up sick to my stomach with food poisoning. I am still giving a 3 star review because our server was great. She was such a sweetheart and very attentive. Also, we got seated rather quickly so that was a huge plus.

    Drinks (cucumber mint & strawberry hibiscus)
    Ally Y.

    We paid $54 without tip for Best of Brazil and I don't necessarily think it was the best of Brazil. They have a large salad bar in the center but with a crowd it's difficult to get around all the tables. The food had little to no seasoning. We asked for salt which has saved a lot of the meat. But we barely got any meat with the slivers they served. Service was okay it was a little chaotic some people even shoulder checked into us and meat juices spilled on our lap. I don't know if it's worth it to go here. Not worth the price the outside looks nice but for the money I'm sure you can get a large picanha and cook it way better than the restaurant and save money. Unfortunately I was hoping for better quality and service but I don't think I'll be coming back. The drinks and the salad bar had more flavor than the meat. The only positive thing meat wise was the spicy beef and lamb. If you like salads this is the place.

    pão de queijo, which is a Brazilian cheese bread (free)
    Joanne C.

    This review is for the bar which serves an all day happy hour menu. On Tuesday afternoon, there were plenty of open bar seats available. The menu offerings include small bites for $6 and other discounted items. The most popular is the $10 burger with polenta fries. It was so delicious and cooked just right. I also tried the beef rib which was my favorite. The meat was so tender and flavorful. Also included is free cheesy bread which is served hot. A must try! The ambiance and service were great. I would recommend coming to try the happy hour menu at the bar sometime. If you sign up for a free membership on their website, you can get $1 caipirinhas (signature Brazilian cocktails) on Tuesdays.

    Sonali S.

    Overall, the experience was okay, but it didn't quite live up to the price. The lamb was flavorful and definitely the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the chicken was dry, and the sides, especially the cheese bread, were only barely warm when they were served. Service could have been better as well. Our waiter seemed to forget about our table, so we never got a water refill and had to share one bottle throughout the meal. It wasn't a bad experience, but there are a few areas that could be improved.

    Maria L.

    My husband and I went there to celebrate my birthday. We arrived as soon as it open for lunch. We were seated promptly. We ordered the full churrasco meal which includes meats, market table salad bar and sides. The meats were plentiful. They keep coming around with different kinds of meat. My favorites were the New York strip steak and the filet mignon. The Brazilian cheese rolls were delicious. I highly recommend it. You can get refills on the cheese rolls. But try not to eat too much of that or you won't be able to enjoy all the other stuff. The salad bar has many items to choose from. It has different salads, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, soup, beans and rice. My favorite was the maple glazed bacon. From previous visits at the Downtown location, I really like their fresh fruits. It is usually very ripe and sweet. Unfortunately the fresh fruits were not very good at this visit/location. They were not sweet. It cannot be that all the fruits were not in season. None of the following fruits I had were sweet: pineapple, papaya, dragon fruit, kiwi. Our server was friendly and attentive. She offered me a complimentary dessert for my birthday. I had the Creme brûlée and it was delicious. This place has a large seating area. It gets loud and noisy when there are a lot of people. The tables and chairs are arranged rather close to each other. The aisles between tables are not very big. Despite the fruits not being sweet and seating area packed, we had a good time.

    Seared tofu
    Jennifer C.

    A vegetarian at a steakhouse?! Yes, it IS possible but I was NOT impressed. Upon entering, we were told the next open seating time would be about 40 minutes. We opted to wait but the hostess made it seem like we needed a reservation to even be there. Whatever. Once we were seated, our server explained the process and took our orders. I opted for the seared tofu as an entree and added the market table. Everything at the market table & feijoada bar was bare and needed to be replenished. Every item was nearly empty down to the bowls and plates. Once I was able to actually get some food, I noticed several patrons just walk up, grab food items (bacon, fruit, bread etc) with their bare hands and walk away. SMH The seared tofu entree I ordered was bland. It was 2 pieces of seared tofu cut in half to make 4, and a cup of spinach rice. (Which is the same rice at the "salad bar"just mixed with spinach) Honestly, it looked and smelled better than it tasted. The other people in my party had the churrasco experience. They all said the meats were well done and NOT to their liking. Some meat was so tough and dry it was like eating "hot jerky". Also, all the meats listed on the menu were not even offered to them. All in all, with the quality, quantity and cost here for a vegetarian dining at a steakhouse is a hard pass for me.

    Interior
    Cathleen H.

    Yummy meat selection! I went to celebrate a birthday and we chose to do the full churrasco that includes Picanha, bone in ribeye, sirloin and more. Every single meat is tender and really good although for the ribeye, it is a lot more saltier. The salad bar is nice with assorted salad and side dishes including prosciutto and some soups. The staff is accommodating and when a meat is not grilled enough, they would take it back to the kitchen and told us that they would come back and they did which is nice. Really nice and pretty interior with large windows and tall ceilings. Perfect with date night and having dinner with friends/ family.

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    Do the still have happy hour all day?

    yes, $6 beers, $6 bar bites, $ south American wines, $10 cocktails

    Any discount on birthday customer?

    Yes! They give you a free dessert. They are delicious. We chose the crème brûlée cheesecake. Yummy

    What are the hours for lunch price?

    Lunch Salad bar only during the weekdays Is $18, the full churrasco is $55.

    Do they allow separate checks for group parties?

    They did allow us to split our bills

    Is there a cake cutting fee?

    I don't believe so.

    When is brunch available? Saturday & Sunday or only on Sunday?

    Saturday and Sunday 11 AM to 2 PM . View is awsome

    If I come in with a group, does the restaurant require all to do AYCE? Or can some do AYCE and others do single entrees/items?

    Others can order single entrees. My niece is a pescatarian and order fish, she still had access to the salad bar.

    Do they serve just the salad bar/buffet for lunch on the weekend?

    Yes

    Is any of your meat halal?

    No, nothing here is Zabiha halal.

    Can you pay via gift cards for a party of 9?

    Yes

    Are there food options for kids?

    I found this on their QA website: Children six and under enjoy complimentary dining at Fogo, and ages seven to twelve dine at half-price for the Full Churrasco Experience.… 

    Is there an option to ask to have the meats cooked well done? I'm going there to celebrate a friend's birthday but I'm currently pregnant so I've been eating meat well done 🥲

    Most of their food is well done so you should be good. A lot of chinese people go there and that's how they prefer their meats.

    Is there a corkage fee and if so, how much?

    Yes, I believe it was $25 (maybe $30). Don't know about you, but I am happy to pay this small price, to bring in my exceptional wines (which they may charge $200 for). I bring wines everywhere I go. I wouldn't bring a $20-30 bottle in.

    Can you bring your own wine ? If so what is the corkage fee?. Thanks

    Yes, it's $35 per normal bottle and $70 for magnum

    How much it cost per adult and senior?

    We went on for lunch and it was $50 per person. I believe dinner is $70 pp. Not sure what the senior price is.

    Wondering about the Valet? Is it everyday and how much?

    not at lunch.

    Do they offer just the buffet bar without the meat in skewers?

    No they have a full menu to choose from

    Are the Happy hour drinks prices available at the main dining area like the other locations have (Irvine, Pasadena, Las Vegas, Dtla)?

    I was told yes by the bartender.

    What is the price range and is it buffet?

    It is a buffet, and the price is capunted by person unless u order specific stuff

    Do they serve Halal meat?

    The experience is all you can eat along with salad Bar .

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