Dinner was good, Brie and Tyler gave excellent service. Meat can be a little inconsistent but they do a good job of giving you plenty options. read more

The food and service was great, especially our server, Lucas, who was so polite and pleasant, and opened our Austin Hope cab quite excellently! Thank you, Lucas! You rock! read more

Fogo de Chão - Austin Hope & Crème brûlée - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

They did it again! Great experience! Food, drinks, and service were amazing! Thank you to Tyler, Amir, Michelle and all the wonderful staff that made our dinner so special. Our drinks were never empty and our plates were always full with hot and delicious food. I tried the traditional caipirinha and also the recommended passionfruit one....delicious! I tried some cuts I've never had before and was amazed by how flavorful and well cooked everything was! Ambiance was gorg and perfect for date night! I checked out their happy hour menu and that looked great as well so I'll definitely be back to try that! read more

My husband and I came here for the first time to celebrate his very first Father's Day, and sadly, the experience was very disappointing. When we arrived, we were seated inside, but it was very crowded and loud, so we asked if we could sit outside instead. A waiter moved us to an outdoor table, but the table and chairs were dusty and didn't appear to have been cleaned. After being seated outside, we waited about 10 minutes and no one came to take our order or even check on us. At that point, we went back inside to see what was going on because it felt like we had been forgotten. Eventually, a waiter came over, explained the churrasco experience, and we went to get our sides from the buffet. Unfortunately, a lot of the food was cold and honestly not very good for the price. Back at our table, our server took our drink order. I ordered a Coke and a water with no ice. When she brought the drinks, there were no straws, so I asked for one. What really bothered me was that she grabbed the straw directly with her bare hands before handing it to me. Maybe that doesn't bother everyone, but it definitely made both my husband and me uncomfortable because it didn't seem very hygienic. After another long wait, the meat service finally started. The problem was that several different cuts would come all at once, and then there would be another long wait before anyone came back. I think it would make much more sense to space it out so guests can actually enjoy each cut while it's hot. Instead, everything came at once, got cold quickly, and we couldn't really appreciate the different flavors. What makes this even more disappointing is that this was supposed to be a special day for us. It was my husband's first Father's Day, and I chose the full churrasco experience because I wanted us to enjoy a nice meal together and make some good memories. Instead, we left feeling frustrated and disappointed. Between the slow service, cold food, cleanliness issues, and overall lack of attention, I don't feel the experience was worth what we paid. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant, and we won't be coming back. read more

Tyler & Nico were incredible! This was my husband and I's second time here for celebrating 3 years at my company. The food was immensely better than the first time and we still don't know how they did it. All the meats came around very fast and cycled very quickly for it being a Friday night. We never had to wait more than 5 minutes for anything we requested if it hadn't come around by then. Now to the real stars of the show. Tyler and Nico. Tyler greeted us when we first sat down and had such an encapsulating energy and was borderline psychic, he always knew when we needed something. Nico never let our drinks get below half empty and Jessie was helping us out with clearing the table, sauces, and he was so quick and efficient sometimes we didn't even notice him, for a busy Friday night that was service we've never seen before! I don't even know how to write a review good enough for the service team other than they are beyond words. Another shout out to the manager Amir who is always very kind and amazing. My husband and I had a great time and spent the whole night laughing and chatting. It is definitely the right choice for any celebration or just a nice dinner to connect. Their all day happy hour is a plus too for extended chats! read more

Had Tyler as my server today! He was awesome i hope you have him every time you come in. This was probably a top 2 or 3 meal in my life. His recommendation for the crème brute was elite. I will be coming back here at least every month if possible. The filets and beef dishes are insane. Music is live outside and the atmosphere is the best. Perfect spot for a date night or anniversary. Also Tyler's drink recommendations were very good for my parents. Can't remember what they ordered tho. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Our server Tyler was amazing! Very attentive to our needs. With great sense of humor as well.

Made a reservation for a late lunch to celebrate Mother's Day a day early to beat the crowd and typically long service time. There was no hostess to greet us when we arrived, because apparently she was also bussing tables. They did not have anyone else. When she finally came to greet us, she was very polite and friendly. She said our table will be ready soon, so she left to clear our table. While we were waiting for our table to be ready, I went towards the restroom to wash my hands. On the way, I saw a male manager standing to the side of the bar area talking, along with a female manager comfortably drinking a cup of cappuccino. Once seated, a nice lady came to take our drink and food orders. Unfortunately, the entrees took forever to come and they all came at different times. Keep in mind we came in at 2pm when the dining room was clearing out. However, the kitchen apparently was still backed up. We had a young kid (my son) in our party, who had to wait a ridiculous amount of time for a cheeseburger (over 30 minutes). My mother-in-law waited for her salmon over 40 minutes, and it wasn't worth it, because it was overcooked. My daughter had to wait over an hour for a tofu plate! Before they all the entrees arrived, I had to ask the waitress for an update as opposed to her letting us know. We were offered complimentary fried bananas that were soggy instead of having that crispy outer shell because of the crystallized sugar. As for the meat that goes around, there was basically only one server going around at any given time. On some occasions it might have been 2 of them. Kind of ridiculous for a Brazilian steakhouse. I will say the meat servers were friendly and polite. The other positives: the filet was tender, the ribeye was flavorful, the bacon wrapped chicken was fine (mostly because you can't go wrong with anything that has bacon), the pork sausage was ok. They did keep clearing our plates when we were done with them. The salad bar was just okay. I feel like the dinner version has better options and varieties. There was supposed to be an omelette station but there was no one manning it the entire 2 plus hours that we were there. We had to keep asking for water refills. We were never asked if we wanted more drinks. To add to what was already a frustrating experience, when our waitress came near the end of our meal, we asked for to-go containers so we can order some desserts. She never came back. Perhaps she went on a break which is fine, but it is customary that you tell your customers and another staff member should cover for you. We patiently waited without complaint, but annoyed that almost 30 minutes past before another server walked by to ask how we were doing. At that point I was not in a good mood and expressed it in my tone. To his credit he got us what we asked for (to-go boxes, bill, and bag), and when he did come with those things our regular waitress all of a sudden showed up with him. No apologies. I have to note that before the young man came to check on us, the same lady manager I mentioned earlier walked past us twice looking around never acknowledging which is what you would expect from a manager doing their job. I point this out, because the root cause clearly lies with ineffective managers who don't do or don't know how to perform their job. When we first asked our lady server we needed to-go boxes, we were excited to checkout the dessert menu. After that horrible experience, we just wanted the bill and leave. They were lucky to get even a dollar tip! Happy Mother's Day! read more

Every time we dine at this Fogo location, expectations are exceeded. The staff is friendly and approachable, the food is top notch, the service is flawless. Adam is such a wonderful part of the best of Fogo. He always takes the time to greet us and he checks on us to ensure our experience is always memorable. Today when I was seated, Adam was across the room, but he noticed us and gave us a big smile and a wave to welcome us back to Fogo. We continue to return week after week, knowing the staff always makes us feel welcome and they show that they truly care about their customers. Katie in the bar is also such an amazing part of this Fogo. She is attentive and anticipates our food and beverage needs before we need to even ask. Thank you Adam and Katie This is by far the best Fogo and it's clear- it's because of staff like Adam and Katie. read more

Fogo de Chão - Strawberry Mint smash - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

We had a large part of 10 and we were able to make an easy reservation online for a Friday night. The staff were very welcoming. We dove right into the beautiful salad bar and enjoyed a wide variety of table cut meats. Everything was delicious and the attention given to our group was definitely noticed. Our water cups were always full. Clean plates provided before we even asked. And the delicious meats kept coming until we could eat no more. Definitely visit Fogo de Chao for a wonderful evening of food and fun. read more

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Great experience with a smooth ambience! My wife and I had dinner last night and the service exceeded our expectations. Jayden, John, and Tyler were exceptional servers with a lot knowledge about the food and desserts. We will most definitely visit again! read more

Fogo de Chão - My wife and I enjoying dinner - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I've been to several Fogo de Chão locations, including the Midtown Manhattan location in New York City. While the Thousand Oaks restaurant is not as large, it has a charm of its own. The restaurant is located in a relaxed shopping center with a pond and walking paths nearby, making for a pleasant setting. The service was excellent. Our servers and the manager, John, checked on us throughout the meal and made sure everything was going well without being intrusive. The steaks were consistently good, and the salad bar offered plenty of fresh options. Overall, I felt the quality of the food and service was well worth the price. I enjoyed my experience and would gladly return. read more

We had an amazing lunch here! Classy and beautiful atmosphere. Food was so delicious and our server Peter was great! We will be back :) read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

The Food & Service were perfect. Especially Jesse our server did an incredible job meeting all of our needs very quickly upon request.

Sides and Salad bar were satisfactory but the meats were great! Gotta make sure to taste the Beef Rib, lamb picanha, prime picanha, and honey and cheese. Only thing better was the service. Manny, Troy and John kept slicing cuts, gave great recommendations, and made us feel comfortable to stuff our faces. The star of the show however was the CSR John. Service was on poinThink, Cousin from the show THE BEAR after he started wearing suits. All in all, great birthday dinner. read more

Fogo de Chão - Go - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Food was delicious and the service was amazing. We loved the filet mignon board, and the chicken sliders were delicious Tristan and Nico were awesome. read more

Fogo de Chão - Yummy cheese bread gluten free! - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I came to Fogo for the first time, and the food was amazing, the service was incredible. Tyler did a great job making sure our drinks were never empty and constantly keeping some delicious food coming! read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Of the four Fogo de Chao locations I've been to, the one in Thousand Oaks is easily the nicest. Unfortunately, similar to my experience at the other locations, the customer service can't keep up with what the ambiance and price point demand of it. There was one Gaucho who was flat out rude, but for the most part, it just seems like employees aren't well trained. That being said, there are a few who stood out because they provided the type of service you expect when you're spending close to $100 per person. The salad bar was regularly refilled and the endless variety of meats were constantly offered to us, but this location does seem to over salt their meat. Fogo de Chao in Thousand Oaks is a great restaurant for special occasions. I can't wait to come back and feel the Picanha in my belly trying to pop the button off my jeans! read more

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Went to celebrate my birthday w/ my husband on Memorial Day for lunch. We've been to multiple locations in the LA area and the churrasco obviously never disappoints. Our server was mia for the most part which was a bit of a letdown but we were so well taken care of by Manny our gaucho. He was genuinely attentive and communicated well. He definitely carried and elevated our dining experience :) read more

The experience and service was out of this world! JOHN was our server and beyond incredible. We will come back again and again because of the service and food! He's great with kids too!! Amazing!! read more

Fogo de Chão - Ribs and leftover filet we are taking home - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Made a reservation on Easter for dinner, got sat promptly but no one had approached my table until my boyfriend had to ask someone to help us with service. While waiting for 20+ minutes of no service, I saw there about 2 meat guys, 2 servers, 3 bussers, 1-2 bartenders and 1 host. And it was fairly busy. Countless workers had walked by and no one had checked in with us. I'm going through a lot mentally but I felt forgotten and not acknowledged. It was supposed to be a special night but honestly felt ruined. I walked out with my boyfriend. Other locations are way better read more

Fogo de Chão - My reservation - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Had a great dinner and our server Jesse did an amazing job! He made sure to give us all the great tips on what to get from the menu.

Great service. Tyler was fabulous -- a one man circus on legs! Enjoy a delicious dinner that makes you feel like a king! read more

Fogo de Chão - Great Service! - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

4th time eating here and it's just as amazing as always. Unfortunately my classic order the Brazilian lemonade was way too bitter. But then Adam swept in and went to the back to make a completely new one for me that tasted even better then last times I've had it. This is now the second time Adam has fixed my dinner and made it the best ever. Adam's the best and I highly suggest coming here. Adam will make your meal exceptional. read more

This was an amazing foodie experience and I highly recommend! An absolute MUST! Such a fabulous dining adventure here at Fogo de Chao! This location at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks is so nice... plenty of parking, beautiful dining room and beautiful patio seating as well. The service is great! The hostesses kindly greet you when you walk in and literally right when you're seated the server comes and introduces herself and for us first timers, offered a quick run down of what their dining experience is all about... BIG SHOUT OUT TO OUR WONDERFUL SERVER SARAH! She was a doll! So thorough and attentive throughout our meal. We never felt rushed or forgotten and she went out of her way to make sure our dinner was awesome as did the rest of the staff throughout our time there. Not overkill- just professional and friendly. The food! Was so good! We started with their seafood tower which was excellent! The lobster tail, (4 small quarters-a few bites each), was so good! Also included 4 tasty claws, about 8 shrimp, some crab legs (very messy and hard work to get the meat out) and very fresh tasty mussels. I wish they included oysters and I also wish they'd serve the crab already shelled cocktail style. I think $112 is overpriced and only because I'm comparing it to Mastros which offers about the same amount of seafood including oysters and a large helping of crab cocktail (and no mess) for $80. Still I do recommend it just be prepared for the mess :o) The Market Table & Feijoada Bar is amazing! So much to choose from and so hard to not over eat! Included with the meals whether you choose an entree or the full CHURRASCO which is where they're constantly bringing a variety of meats to the table! 2 of us had that and 2 of us ordered the SINGLE CHURRASCO CUT with top & bottom sirloin *excellent! Then of course we finished off with an espresso martini and shared the Brûlée Cheesecake oh my gosh drool drool! So good! This truly was an amazing dinner and clearly I recommend it! Very pricey (personally think it's a little overpriced) and honestly not a restaurant I'd come to other than for special occasions and we don't mind spending money on an excellent dinner but for four people w/drinks and an appetizer you're looking at a $500 meal! Enjoy!! read more

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Amazing place! We watched the game at the bar! Nice food, nice drinks and nice management. Amir helped us and introduced us the best they have. read more

John is on top of everything going on without ever making things feel rushed or chaotic. He's friendly, easy to talk to, and keeps everything running smoothly in a way that feels natural, not forced. He makes the whole experience more welcoming, and clearly has the kind of presence that fits a leadership role in any restaurant. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Overall, the food was good, but the service was incredibly disappointing -- especially for the prices you pay here. Our waiter disappeared shortly after greeting us, and we had to flag down another staff member just to place our order. After that, our original waiter never came back to the table. Throughout the night, almost everything required multiple requests: meats, grilled pineapple, and cheesy bread. Even after asking, items took a long time to arrive and we often had to ask again. Ironically, the restaurant wasn't even busy for a Thursday night, and it actually seemed overstaffed for the number of diners there. The condition of the table setup was also surprising for a restaurant at this price point -- stained tablecloths with visible holes definitely didn't match the "Fogo" experience. The only consistently good part of the service was drink refills. Food quality was good, but paying premium prices for such poor and inattentive service just doesn't feel worth it. read more

I don't eat beef, but my boyfriend does, so we decided to go to this Brazilian steakhouse since they also offer pork and chicken. I was excited to try it, but honestly, it didn't go as I hoped. First of all, I waited around 15 minutes for any chicken or pork to come by, while steak kept coming nonstop. My boyfriend really enjoyed his steak, so that's definitely a plus for beef lovers. But when I finally got some chicken, it was completely dry. Then I tried the pork with parmesan, and it was so tough I could barely cut it. I was also looking forward to the salad bar, but it was pretty disappointing. Maybe it was because we came on a Monday and there weren't many people, but a lot of the items looked like they hadn't been restocked. The pineapple I took was still green and not sweet at all. The only thing from the salad bar I really liked was the corn salad--it was actually delicious. I understand this place focuses mainly on beef, but I think the other meats should still be tasty and well-prepared too. It kind of felt like they didn't put much care into anything besides the steak. The grilled cheese with honey was amazing, and the service was good. The atmosphere was cozy and nice too. Overall not a place for me. read more

Fogo de Chão - Steak - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Manny provided excellent service during our visit to Fogo de Chão. He was incredibly attentive, consistently checking on our table and making sure our party of seven was well taken care of throughout the entire meal. He was proactive in offering a wide variety of meats and ensured we never felt overlooked. His professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail made our experience even more enjoyable. In addition to the outstanding service, the atmosphere was perfect for our celebration. We were there for a birthday, and the ambiance was calm and comfortable, allowing everyone at our table to easily converse and enjoy each other's company without having to compete with excessive noise. We would absolutely love to have Manny as our Guacho/server again on our next visit. Thank you for helping make our celebration so memorable! read more

You know when you dine out that you want to get that experience in a Restaurant that is amazing and that wow experience, I didn't get this here. I would have given this visit a 5 star review, however I will tell you why! First impressions are so important in any business that you goi into. This was my first time ever dining at the location. As I entered I made it clear to the Hostess that this was my first time here and I didn't really understand the Menu. She handed me too different menus and that my Server would explain how it all works, ok. So briefly I asked how does the self serve Salad bar work and she said it costs $39.00 per person and if you want meat it would be an additional cost up to around $79.00 per person. Mind you not it's all you can eat. But really how much can we really eat? So I was waiting for the server to explain to me the different options that are available and she really didn't explain to us how it all works. So as I'm setting here I Saw a Big Hamburger go by my table and I said I would order that along with the Salad Bar. The Burger was Delicious and the cost of it would blow you away and unfortunately I'm not going to tell you the cost. You'll have to experience it yourself. So to some it all up. It would have been better and more pleasant if the Server would have explained the brief explanation of the menu's and inform the customer how it all works rather than just asking us are you ready to order. So I didn't get the wow experience I was expecting. Knowledge is priceless and it goes a long way when the employees become the Teacher and inform their guests how it all works. read more

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What a wonderful experience we just had! It wasn't just the food. The PEOPLE that work here are amazing! John is amazing, Irvin was an incredible server, and even the manager Ingrid was having a blast serving meats to everyone. This was just another EPIC experience here with my love. Thank you ALL for making the experience like that of a family experience. I truly feel like we are friends. And THAT'S why we keep coming back! You're the best! Thank you Tyler. read more

Came to Fogo de Chão for lunch as a party of 7 and our server Tyler was the best! The salad bar and various meats were excellent as well and drinks were top tier. We were definitely treated very well and very pleased with our experience here. Thank you! read more

Great lunch! Wish I had not eaten the previous day. There is so much food. Amazing salad bar. Gauchos kept coming with the various proteins. Definitely a place for big eaters. read more

Fogo is a vibe! My wife and I go for the all day happy hour at the bar or patio all the time, on weekend nights they have a musician playing. The all you can eat specials are bomb too. If you go, we hope you get Kylie or Tyler, they are excellent and some of the best servers we've had anywhere in awhile. Highly recommend Fogo read more

This was our 1st time and it did not disappoint. The food was amazing. Diane was very attentive and John surprised us with the crème brûlée. Thank you to making our 1st experience amazing. We will definitely be coming back. read more

We celebrate a 40th Birthday and it was one to remember. The service and food was amazing. The manager came to check on us, and the server Tyler was AMAZING. Highly recommend asking for him if you come to this location. read more

A great Father's Day brunch. As usual, everything was cooked to perfection. The management and staff could not have been more cordial. Special thanks to Tyler who took exceptional care of us! read more

We came to celebrate my son's bday, and the experience was great this time. Our waitress and servers were very attentive, friendly and helpful! I greatly appreciated it since our last time here was not that great. The food was delicious, from the meats to the market table and feijoda bar (stews bar), everything was fresh, beautifully spread out and inviting. The cheese bread was amazing and cheese curd with that drizzle of honey was just yum. The polenta crisp was a miss last time because it was over cooked, this time it was amazing! Perfectly cooked with that crisp outside and tenderness inside. My favorite cut of meats were the Picanha, Bone in beef ancho ribeye, and the filet mignon. Since these are sliced at the table for you, you choose how well you like it and if they don't have it in hand, they are gracious enough to get one that is. The restaurant looked very elegant. They also have a private room for larger parties. Come by next time you're craving some Brazilian food! Happy Nom Nom! read more

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It was our first time here and food was very good -- my wife and I did the least expensive meat selection and it was still more than enough to satisfy. The higher tiers of meats did look appetizing though and we may try that next time! We ended up going at an extremely busy time. There was an event nearby that let out and they were swamped. Yet, we were seated promptly with our amazing server Quinn, who was efficient and thorough with our service despite being very busy. Amir, the manager, stopped by to ensure everything was up to their standards. The whole team, from the meat distributors to the bussers, were doing a fantastic job to meet special requests for certain things like the Pineapple and Cheese&Honey. Thank you Amir and Quinn for an awesome first experience! read more