food is superb but they overbook tables. even with our reservation , we waited almost two hours to be seated!! the manager should be ashamed of himself/herself for doing this to people who are coming to spend their money. staff is clearly overwhelmed here. it seems all the managements cares about is money. read more

I was initially really excited to find that a Fogo de Chao was open in Elmhurst, but unfortunately we were underwhelmed by the experience. The location is convenient for sure, with plenty of parking. A few things to note - the market table here seems to be more limited compared to some other locations. Service here was also mediocre - I came for an event, and they really seemed to limit the amount of meats & cuts served. Also, the wait staff collected our plates and utensils before the end of the event, which made us think that they were done with serving the meats. And I don't mean like they cleared only empty plates so that we could get a new plate from the market table - I mean they cleared everyone's & everything off the tables. The picanhas only came after they did that! The interior is spacious & well blocked off for events. However, I'd personally venture to one of the other locations. read more

I took my bf here for her bday dinner. I've been here before and this place does not disappoint. Top notch service, great ambiance and overall a great dinner. We shared the Tomahawk steak. It was absolutely superb. Perfectly cooked and tasted delicious. We had a couple of drinks. Very good also. The chocolate molton cake for dessert was the finishing touch to a wonderful dinner. read more

Fogo de Chão - The Birthday Girl - Brazilian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

I've been to plenty of Fogo De Chao locations and was excited to attend the Wagyu & Wine event. The event started at 6:30 - I could only possibly make it to the Queens location due to the commute from work, which I was very hesitant about. I called the location itself to confirm and the hostess hung up on me which left a bad taste already - but I did not want that to ruin my night. I should've gone with my gut. We walked in and were not greeted at all - I had to ask to be seated. We were sat at a small table squished - on top of others basically & the table itself was so wobbly that it kept bothering me throughout the event. The event was supposed to start at 6:30, "bar bites" came at around 7/730 (reasonable) - when I looked at the menu, 2/4 of the bar bites included bacon - we do not eat pork due to religious reasons - I asked the waiter if we could substitute for anything else since the menu was not posted online and if we knew, we wouldn't have attended. This was a back and forth with a response of "This is the menu for this event so we can't just change it". 1/2 hour later, someone else came to our table & shouted "so you don't eat pork?" This was so unprofessional... on top of it -- The "VIK" wines that were on the menu were not the wines served - you could physically see that they were pouring from different bottles ... I was shocked... I wanted to leave immediately but my boyfriend is a positive person and thought things would change. So this event was supposed to be 2 hours, right? 6:30 to 8:30? 8:30 comes around and no wagyu and no wait staff to be seen ... 8:45.... nothing ... 9 o'clock nothing. I am so serious when I say this was THE worst dining experience I have ever experienced. This location should be shut down.. the fact that this is a Fogo de Chao franchise is so surprising and disappointing ..maybe I should've gone to LongHorn down the block at this point ... NEVER AGAIN!!! read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

I've been to this location multiple times since it opened, but my last visit was disappointing. I was there on March 19th between a shift change lunch and dinner. The restaurant was almost empty, which I prefer when it's not too crowded. One positive experience was with our server. He was friendly and helpful, especially when he brought us extra butter bread that was missing when we first sat down. He even went to the kitchen to get a new batch, which was great since it was during a shift change and the kitchen was busy preparing for dinner. But shouldn't it has to be ready to be served when you the restaurant is open for business? Or at least let us know that it's not ready better than served us the reheated stone-hard on. However, the meat was terrible. The restaurant's main focus is on meat, but serving it reheated over and over again is a shame. (I assumed that because the meat was very dry and not even chewable) We hate food waste, but even the staff wouldn't eat it. The kitchen team needs to be more attentive to this issue, or it's the management's fault? I felt bad for paying $59 per person for such poor-quality food. The cherry on top was when I needed to use the bathroom urgently. I went inside, but there was no toilet paper or toilet seat paper cover. Thankfully, I had checked before I went in because I had left my phone on the dining table. It would have been an embarrassing situation. I told the other server, who was passing by our table since our first server might be on break or doing some side work, that there was no paper in the bathroom. She acknowledged the issue and tole me to she will find someone to check the men's bathroom. I waited a while and went back to the bathroom, but the situation was still the same. I spotted someone who might be a manager or someone in charge of that shift since he was busy training a new employee. I spoke to him about the issue, but I couldn't wait any longer. I paid our check and left a 20% tip because the first server and the meat cutters deserved it but I hate to feel hesitate to do it. The management should notice this and take action to improve the quality of food and service. that one star is for the first sever guy and the meat severs who cut the meat for us Best, read more

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The salad and sides bar was average. The cuts of meat were seasoned well with a good selection to choose from. There are also seafood and other meat selections to choose from if you don't want the all you can eat options that most people go to Brazilian steak houses for. read more

Fogo de Chão - The red side up indicates that you don't want anymore meat at your table; the other side is green indicating that you want more. - Brazilian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Food taste amazing our waiter Naz was super friendly very attentive definitely have to come here if you have not been! out of all the locations This is the best one to come to by far there is also Valet parking, which is really convenient 10 out of 10 highly recommend!! read more

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Not recommended - more like a factory canteen than a restaurant. The interior tries to pretend it's a decent place, but everything else quickly proves otherwise. The service was sluggish and indifferent -- the staff looked like they didn't want to be there. As for the food, it was a complete letdown. Nearly every dish was the same bland piece of meat, with no flavor, no presentation, and zero creativity. It all tasted identical, as if it came from the same tray. If this place considers itself a restaurant, the team should seriously visit a real one for comparison. Absolutely terrible experience. read more

This shit was fucking ass and found flys in my food. The other pictures you can't really see the flys because there was almost no light in the room so I didn't put them in the review. read more

Hospitality is excellent and the food is of good quality. I recommend this place. It is affordable and the atmosphere is beautiful as well.

I have teued several Churrascarias around NY and Westchester. This is not one I would go back to. The waitress was the only part that was good. She tried and dis her best. We were in the restaurant for over 2 hours and barely saw any houce if meat come by. We tried about 5 different choices and 2 of them were chicken. Half of the bussboys came with not enough pieces for the whole table. After trying three different, meats they all disappeared for about 45 minutes. In the end we had to go back to the salad bar because we were still hungry. I have been to other Fogo De Chao and Churrasca and none of them is this bad read more

The service the worst no coordination and very overpriced and very few cuts of meat and the salad bar very poor it has like 4 different lettuces but not enough veggies The lobster tail they slip in half and it looked more like shrimp tails we was tired of waiting for the dessert the we asked to park it to go we almost didn't get it the place is a fraud they need to train their staff and get more variety or they will have to close read more

I have to admit, this location is definitely better than Manhattan's. My sister and I took my parents here and the things that stood out were the ambiance, service, and of course, the food. I made a reservation online for Sunday dinner for 7:30 PM. When we arrived, I gave my name and the hostess told us to wait while they prepare our table. Within minutes, they were ready. We were seated in a wonderful spot. My parents loved the atmosphere -- felt upscale for them. When it came to the food, we got the churrasco experience, which is when the gaucho chefs walk up to your table with their fire-roasted meats. This experience felt wonderful for my parents since they've never had this kind of experience. While my dad felt the meats were salty, we did feel the meat was still quite juicy. I loved all the different cuts of meats (try all of them), honey cheese (my sister loves it), fried bananas that we got to try. The Market Table, which comes with the churrasco experience was also plentiful. I loved the fruits, rice/beans, salads, and pumpkin soup that was available. There were also other options like spreads, hummus, grains, etc. The service was great. Our server was alright. He did give us refills on our water and provided us with spoons when we asked, but overall, he wasn't present a ton. The gaucho chefs (men who walked around with the meats) were super accommodating and made the experience wonderful. The service they provided made our experience outstanding. Even when my mom was quiet to ask since her card was on red, they still asked (since my card was green) her. Highly recommend coming here! It's definitely meant for a fancy night out than a spot you go on the regular. read more

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I expected to wait quite a while when I arrived at 7pm for a table for 3 on a Saturday, since I did not have a reservation. I was pleased to have been seated rather quickly within 3 minutes. This was my first time trying Fogo after hearing about it in the city for the past few years. I love that there is now a location near home. I liked the comfortable pillows on the backs of the cushion seats and the design of the restaurant. The Christmas tree and mini Santa added a cozy holiday feel. I tried a clean sour (Less than 0.5% Alcohol featuring CleanCo Non-Alcoholic Spirits), which was tart and paired well with the salad bar food. The bar had thin meats and cheese, some fruits (papaya, kiwi, etc), various vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, cooked bell peppers, etc), chicken, sweet bacon, rice, an orange sweet soup (not sure if pumpkin or sweet potato), and other foods. We had the wagyu rib eye since the wagyu porterhouse was sadly sold out already. It was delicious nonetheless, and I liked how they served it on heated rock salt to keep it warm. If you like it medium rare, I would recommend using the tongs to find which part is cooked more and go for those first to avoid eating meat that is too well done towards the end of your meal. I personally prefer the ribeye over the chilled shrimp and lobster, and it is understandable considering the restaurant. It was a bit of a challenge to take the lobster meat out of its shell. The waiter checked in on us throughout our meal and provided us bread when it ran out at the salad bar. The servers with meat skewers came by our table a few times in the beginning of our meal, not knowing that we did not order the churrasco experience - not until we looked confused and told them we did not order that. Maybe there can be a better workflow implemented to allow servers to better distinguish which tables to bring skewers to (since it is my first time, I'm not sure if there was something implemented that was missing). read more

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Meat lovers paradise. I went for the experience with my youngest meat lover. First, make a reservation. Of course I did and we were a party of three seated in front of The Market. Options. The experience or order a la carte First timers, we went for the experience.I looked forward to the lamb and beef ribs after my market visit. I started with a spring mix salad with sunflower seeds Three bean salad Cauliflower Caprese Street corn Zucchini ex Mochego Italian bread Bacon wrapped steak Sirloin I also experienced the lamb, beef ribs, different chickens. Go and have the experience. Will not disappoint a meat eater read more

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Listen, this location is better than manhattan's. I recommend reservations depending when you plan to come since it can fill up fast. Also, they close at 2:30PM (not sure the time) and reopen at 5PM. 1. You can have happy hour and the full course meat experience where in Manhattan it's one or the other. 2. The service is much friendlier! The meats were so good! I had everything! Favorites: Skirt steak, salad with pomegranate seeds, and basil salad dressing good, prime sirloin, sweet banana, cheese balls, Jorge Sour (this drink gold star), vibes, & service! Would love to come back! read more

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I've been going to Fogo de Chao for a while in the city and conveniently they opened up a Queens location not too long ago. The first time we went wasn't so great however, they've come a long way. We dined in on Christmas Day and this time I noticed the caipirinhas weren't so good. However, their bartender Mia making their holiday special cookies and crème drink was amazing. Her drinks were consistent and we ended up ordering a few rounds. Overall the experience was good, we requested certain meats and they were served in a timely manner. Mia definitely made our experience more memorable and we always appreciate a good drink. She definitely made our experience a great one. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Phenomenal Experience! Very impressed with server-Dayanara, very efficient, proactive- true professionalism- A flawless experience. Personalized service. Very warm and patient. Humble - with great work ethics. Ambiance is so relaxing. Food is always so fresh with outstanding favors. The Bone meat was so tender! Market Table has various options for everyone. Terrific location- lead by General Manager- Larissa, who collaborates with her team so you get a memorable dinning experience . Thanks, Dayanara- for your kindness and hospitality!! read more

Well highly recommend this Brazilian experience! 5 for: atmosphere,food,drinks,service& parking. If you want to get away for drinks or dinner without going to NYC , this is the place to go! It will impress you on every level.. don't forget to book for special occasions too! read more

Came here on Saturday late afternoon for drinks and small bites at the bar. Let me just say drinks and food was nothing short of Fogo's high standard however the 3 bartenders aside from my initial order never bothered checking on us for the entire duration of 1.5 hours. The three bartenders were more interested in NFL Sunday which games they want to watch and what wages they want to place. They talked about everything but paid no attention to me and my partner. Now I'm all for football like any red blooded American however it would be nice to be served the way a customer should especially when you're expecting 18% minimum tip. Mind you this does not reflect all Fogo locations, maybe it was just this time at the Elmhurst location. I will give them the benefit of the doubt this visit. Hopefully next time they will earn a rating which I'm usually accustom to. read more

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"When you make reservation for brunch, make sure you make the reservation the latest by 1:30pm and make sure the hostess is aware that you want the brunch menu." The service was great and the food was delicious. The drinks were made right, the sangrias were so refreshing. The only issue I had was the hostess purposely making us wait a couple of minutes to miss the brunch menu cut off. The situation made it a bit worse when she told the girl she was training in Spanish to have us wait 10 more minutes when there was a table already available for me and my boyfriend. After seating, we explained our frustration with our server and he gave us the exception to have the brunch cost. Jesus (server name), thank you for listening to our concerns and rectifying the issue professionally. The brunch option gives you the churrascho experience cheaper than the dinner version. For everyone to be aware, the brunch menu is for the weekend and ends by 2pm. I am not saying not to come here! Just take note that if you want to get the brunch cost of the churrascho experience make sure you make the reservation by 1:30pm the latest and make it clear to the hostess that you want to order from the brunch menu. Or, call the location to confirm when brunch ends. read more

We went to this restaurant for happy hour and dinner at the bar. The service was horrible despite the fact that the restaurant was almost empty at the time we came in. The bartenders were slow and when we asked the manager for water and a drink order refill we never got either and finally had to as try to get the attention of the bartender to fill our order. They usually give an order of cheese puffs to everyone when having drinks, the couple next to us got theirs but we didn't. When we asked we were told they ran out and it would take 15 minutes. We saw other parties get them and had to ask again. Our food order was taken incorrectly, had to be replaced and them finally came out correctly thanks to bartender Loki. When we spoke to the managers they told us they would take care of us "next time." When we complained, they comped us our food and some drinks. We come here often for the quality of the food and drinks, and usually the service is good but tonight was ridiculous. read more

Amazing food. Point blank period. Go. Enjoy! Establishment was very clean, a lot of beautiful decor and sunlight enters the place wonderfully read more

Fogo de Chão - Creme brûlée - Brazilian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Highlights - Food was amazing, especially the chicken! The market table had an assortment of vegetables and salads to balance out all the meats! - The meat servers were amazing! They asked how you wanted the steak cooked and how much. If we asked for a specific meat, they brought it out right away. - The waiters and servers checked on our table throughout the meal, ensuring our plates were cleared and sides were replenished. - Offer free valet parking. Why the 3 stars? - Waitress offered only still or sparkling water and I asked for "regular" water. She opened a bottle of still water, leading me to believe this place was so fancy they only had bottled water. Turns out, they do have tap water, but it's not something she shared! Observed her do it to another table as well! - Waitress had her hands full, so she tossed the check onto the table. The restaurant wasn't busy, so she could have done whatever she needed to do before returning with the check. read more

This is a very beautiful place with a great staff. My original order was placed wrong in which they immediately corrected. The food was okay, I packed it to go after a few bites. The prices were pretty reasonable for my order. read more

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I've been to this location a few times, and the first was during their soft opening. Sad to say it lost its luster so quickly. Last time I went, I decided to ask for double helpings of meat because I knew I would have to wait a while between servings. Part of the problem was having too many different servers. For example, I asked one server for coffee, then another; of course, both took the order and I assumed the coffee would come. The third one finally said they had no coffee, only espresso. So I asked for an espresso and hot water, and made an Americano for myself. The good things about this place will never change, at least: this is the biggest, upscale place in the area and there's a parking lot. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Been here many times. The food is always great. Such a huge assortment of delectable yumminess. The space is very clean, spacious and dimly lit. Its a great spot for groups and celebrations. Service can be slow, but they try. This last trip, we were a bit surprised that the market table was out of Italian bread. It's kind of needed for the cold cuts and cheeses. A server went back to the kitchen to get some when I inquired if the bread was put in a different spot. Then she came back out and said that the kitchen was out of bread as well. (?!) They couldn't get some? The Elmhurst location isn't as buttoned up as the Manhattan location. But I still find it easier and just a little closer to go here. I recommend it! read more

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It was ok. The service was not great, very slow. Had to request drink orders more than once, including my son's juice. Food was just ok. I wished the buffet part was less heavy on the seasonings and dressings. The caipirinha was excellent. Had to request a bill adjustment twice, our 5 yr old was charged as an adult, meanwhile, children under 6 are free. Ambiance was upscale, but casual at the same time. read more

This place was Fantastic! I fell in love with place! The food was fresh and delicious. The endless meat was my favorite part, because of the different styles and cuts that were offered. Service was fast and respectful. The ambiance was giving "Fine dining" No complaints read more

Fogo de Chao is a Brazilian steakhouse chain with locations all over the US. This place has taken over a vacant space that was previously a beerhouse and before that, a Joe's Crab Shack. It is a welcome addition to a neighborhood that did not have a Brazilian churrascaria before. The place is new, shiny, and absolutely gorgeous on the inside. It is a huge space too and is perfect for a date or a group. The best time to come is during lunch. They actually offer a $15.00 all you can eat buffet which they call their "Market Table". However, this buffet does not include any of the grilled meats and is mostly just salads, fruits, and cheeses with feijoada. You will have to pay at least $10 for a serving of any of the grilled meats. Speaking of the meats, this place is not perfect. We tried some of their chicken, pork, and beef with mixed results. Some were better than others. The chicken was the best one. However, we felt that the pork and beef were both too dry. The waiter actually apologized and said that they are a new place and still working on getting things right. The place has great potential though. read more

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I've been to this Fogo de Chão in Queens twice--once with my friend and once with my mother--and both visits were amazing. The selection of meats and the presentation alone made it worthwhile. I also tried the cucumber mixed drink and was pleasantly surprised! Beyond the incredible meats, you can enjoy a full bar of fresh vegetables and cold cuts. I'll definitely be returning, and if you're a meat lover, this place is a must-visit! read more

Bruno and his partner were outstanding! Hubby and I enjoyed our meal, the atmosphere, and the service. Great date night. Thank you Chão! read more

Fogo de Chão - Lamb lollipops and the red sangria. - Brazilian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Service was good for the first half of the stay, but it was slowly diminishing from a 8/10 to 3/10. The staff is not as great with zone management when the dining area is full. Ambiance is dim and the lighting was perfect to hide the imperfections. Food on the other hand was half and half. We got some great steaks but then we also got some decent steaks. My card was up for more steaks but everyone at my table was done so I'm guessing the staff looks at the table instead of the individual. If it was up to me I would have only gotten the picanha but couldn't find the person to come back. The meal was good, but the price was not it since we practically ate less steak than we normally do at steak houses. Don't take my word for it and try it for yourself! You may like Fogo de chao more than I did. So for now I will be parting ways and say Fogo de Ciao(bye). read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Order: - Lunch Churraco Experience (5/5) Pros: - All you can eat meats and salad bar - High quality and tasty meats - Great service Cons: - The better quality and expensive meats come out at the very end after you've filled yourself up with the cheaper meats Overall: Fogo de Chao is definitely an experience that every one should indulge in at least once. Be prepared to come in knowing what meats you want to try and feel free to request it from the waiters instead of waiting for it to finally get around to you. read more

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First time visiting the location at Elmhurst after visiting and loving the midtown location. The place was a little smaller but they do have their own parking lot (valet) so you wont need to worry about finding parking. We made a reservation and was greeted right away upon entering. We were seated right near the salad bar where you can grab some salads, smoked salmon, cured meats, and fruits! The server quickly came with the starters, cheese bread, mash potatoes and a couple other small dishes. The unique experience of a brazilian steakhouse is the endless meats that are carved tableside and honestly it was a bit of a disappointment. Maybe it was because the apps and small dishes were really good and we got halfway full off of them. The picanha and different types of steaks were all pretty under-seasoned. The most flavorful meat was the pork sausage and bottom sirloin. They also had this grill cheese drizzled with honey that was delicious. We also got the tres leches cake and chocolate cheesecake for dessert. The tres leches was really sweet and I liked it better between the two. read more

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Service and food was not special. Managers and servers walking around busy with non-customer duties while neglecting actual seated customers. No bread at my table until after drinks and main course? Where they do that at??? Doesn't deserve the label of Brazilian steakhouse. 0/10: service (including servers and managers) 2/10: food blah not much variety at the salad bar and meats are not that tasty 10/10: Valet parking and attendants If you have some money and taste buds to waste... experience yourself! read more

Everything was satisfied overall. The salad bar is better than Manhattan's, that more vegetables and fruits. Atmosphere is spacious. The quality of the meat always feels fresh. The service is very friendly. read more

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I had the pleasure of dining here with my co-workers. It was a large group with a variety of tastes. Our food was handled with care and the servers David, Aung, and Karen were amazing. I will definitely dine here again. Love the food xhoices.​ read more

Came here for lunch and it was great. The waitress and servers were nice and helpful. Very friendly staff working here. The only concerning thing was the rotation of the meats. It was very slow and there was no way to find out what meat was coming out. The all you can grab salad and cold bar had variety of different items. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

We went the day before Valentine's Day because I hate going out on Valentine's Day thinking it would be more relaxing. I guessed wrong. We had a 6:30 reservation and arrived early at 6:15. We were seated immediately and given a menu. The waiter took our drink order and our regular order because we already knew what we wanted. The restaurant was extremely hot and we had asked them to turn the heat down, but it was never done. As for the food we waited about 20 to 25 minutes before they brought out any meat and they kept bringing the same meats over and over I must've seen the chicken about seven times. We had to ask them for the other types of meat. When we did get it, the portions were so small like they literally would cut you little pieces. The fact that we spent $211 for two people to eat and we must've ate like $75 worth of food was ridiculous. On top of that when we asked for the check, we gave them two gift certificates of $100 each which left us a balance of 1150. We told the Waiter to charge our card a total of $50 and we purchased a $150 gift card. When we left, my husband decided to check the bank app and we noticed that we got charged the $150 for the gift card $50 for the balance and the tip and then so an extra charge of $350. We turned the car back around and went to the restaurant and I question what was the $350 for I spoke to the manager Diego and he informed me that it was an error and that the money will be back in our account this was on Friday, February 13. It is now Monday, February 16 and the money is still not in my account. He said it was an error on behalf of the waiter and he apologized, but that was a huge error. Can you imagine if we wouldn't have checked our account? They probably would've still with the extra 350. Still waiting for it to hit my account. I've gone to the location near the World Trade Center, which is fairly new and I had the most amazing experience, but the queen's location? Will never be going there again. read more