Wonderful service, food out of this world, Ambiance and atmosphere was great, they bring the main courses to your table and cut the meat off the large portions read more

Once in a while, you get the courage to splurge on a family dinner. My family and I decided to do just that on July 4th at Fogo in downtown Chicago. Seven people, $700 all in, and so much regret. Service: 3/5 I'll start with the positive: the customer service was overall pretty good. It was raining hard, so after walking a few miles and exhausting other indoor options, we popped in 30 minutes early to see if they could seat us. They could, and they got us in quickly. So far, so good. I'm only giving this three stars because, at the start of our meal, servers poured out of the kitchen all at once. Normally, that would be great--better to be overwhelmed with food than wondering where it is--but the situation resembled chaos more than efficiency. They were in and out so quickly that I barely knew what I was being served. That said, I'll give them credit where it's due: they checked on us several times and kept our drinks full and the table stocked with bread. Food: 1/5 It was just bad. No amount of good service can make up for bad food. The salad bar was "meh." A decent assortment of options, but nothing to write home about. The meat--which is the whole point of the experience--was honestly terrible. It had no flavor, none. Somehow, even the fattier cuts were bland; I wondered if they forgot to season them entirely. It didn't help that almost every piece of meat we received, regardless of what we requested, was well-done and bone-dry. I tried so hard to enjoy it, but every bite was just a reminder that I was out $700 for food you'd usually have to pay me to eat. It was my birthday, and while I was surprised when the staff brought out a lava cake and ice cream, it was a bit odd that half the ice cream was already melted all over the plate by the time it reached the table. Atmosphere: 3/5 It was fine--nothing to brag about, but about what you'd expect from Fogo. My one critique is the smell; it was a lot better outside than inside. There was this weird, clinical scent--I don't even know how to describe it--that permeated the dining room. Otherwise, it was acceptable. Cost: 1/5 Way overpriced considering what we actually got. It really stings to waste our "once-a-year" expensive family dinner on such awful food. We're done with Fogo, unfortunately. read more

Excellent Service! Great HH! Delicious Cocktails!! Lamb chops and "The Bone" were absolute perfection! 4/5 read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always good food but the service was terrible. Had to flag down the servers a few times to have them come around to our table with the food and then had to request that certain cuts be brought to the table because they absolutely refused to come to our table until it was mentioned. read more

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Fogo de Chão offers a truly memorable, all-you-can-eat Brazilian churrascaria experience. The main event is the parade of perfectly cooked, prime cuts of meat--like picanha and filet mignon--carved directly at your table by the gaucho chefs. The famous green/red card system makes the continuous service smooth and fun. The expansive "Market Table" is equally impressive, featuring a massive, fresh selection of salads, smoked salmon, imported cheeses, and traditional Brazilian sides like feijoada. While it is certainly an indulgent and premium-priced meal, the sheer quality, variety, and unique dining atmosphere make it an excellent choice for celebrations or anyone with a serious appetite. I got a complimentary cake for my birthday that was very nice. Make sure to try their refreshing Brazilian limonada, so yummy. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's my first time and OMg it's unbelievable sooo delicious so tasty the service top notch I'll review more Ok now that the holidays have slowed down I can finally give my full review. We were greeted by the lovely host and then we were taken to our table as reserved. Any table there is worth it, cozy in any spot. We had many servers waiters bc there they don't assign one to a table all servers are there to help any table. We had Eber who helped and he was fantastic and helped us with drinks. Then we had Carlos help us he was a delight and told me I can get a free desert bc it was my birthday which we didn't know so that was a big plus, and omg that crème brûlée cheesecake was out of this world phenomenal it was magic in my soul. Top notch best ever ever ever!! The salad bar was another spectacular view and they had everything I wanted in a salad I felt like I e died and gone to salad heaven. Lastly we had Marco who I feel was the manager bc he was so admirable with us and his proper demeanor was very nice and calm and inviting. We loved all the service. We felt like royalty there. read more

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You really need to come hungry, starving, even. And we were, but their cheese bread puff appetizer is also amazing... so don't eat too many with your cocktails!!! There is an enormous salad bar, with so many healthy options that if you've ordered the whole sampling package, like we did, you might fill up on it and not get to enjoy all the amazing meats that are hand carved at your table - all meal long! So caution, pace yourself. We had a large group as we were there for Hawai'i on the Hill with the Chamber of Commerce. We were given a cute card (similar to a beverage coaster) and instructed to flip it to Yes or No as desired. It basically signals the staff to offer you the freshly carved meat selections or not, and you can pause or gorge as you see fit! There's so many offerings, I can't itemize all of them here - but think chicken, pork, beef, lamb, and more, in different cuts, and cooked to perfection in many different presentations! You'll eat all meal long, and even after salads, soups, meats and drinks, they literally bring more side dishes to your table, such as their grilled plantains and mashed potatoes. Despite being so full that you can't breathe, you can still fit in a delightful dessert. We all did;)! Enjoy!!! read more

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Love Fogo de Chão...downtown or in Schaumburg specifically. I went for my boyfriend's birthday, and we had a great experience. One of the managers, Will, was super friendly, checked on us a few times, and made us laugh. Our server was nice...he forgot the mashed potatoes, but they made up for it at the end. Compared to the Orland location (which had a weird smell when I walked in and had my stomach messed up later that night), this one smelled like good food, as it should. I also preferred the downtown menu...the indulgent option came with mashed potatoes, seafood, and the usual meats. The lamb chops, bottom round, filet mignon, and picanha were all flavorful and delicious. The crab cake was good, but I liked Orland's version a bit more. The lobster tail was rather small and it didn't taste the best in my opinion. For dessert my bf got two (one came with the meal & one free for his bday) we had chocolate molton cake (which was decent) and a papaya creme (I wouldn't recommend!) The space was large and had nice decor, and I appreciated being seated along the wall instead of in the middle of the dining area. Overall, I'd definitely return...great food, great service, and I left completely full. read more

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I came into this location for the $1 Caipirinhas deal during the last week of July. The drinks did have a 2/pp limit, which waa fine b/c that's plenty. I found out that they have them same special on Tuesdays, all day. The only ask is that you're a reward member. You dont earn points but you earn perks for things on visits. Now outside of that I also came for Happy hour which is all day everyday. I've been to fogo several times for their Brazilian experience, including this location and I am not a huge fan of their churrasco experience. The food seems to come out slow, bland & not hot. However I do enjoy the Happy hour menu, which includes $6 bites & $10 cocktails. Outside of the HH menu they have $16 lamb chops & they are pretty good!!! I haven't sat down for the churrasco in about 2yrs & hope that they improved since then. I was shocked that the bar area was empty at 5p on a Friday night. I literally had the place all to myself!! read more

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Came for Thanksgiving with a very large group and it was surprisingly easy to be seated upon arrival, although the entrance area is quite chaotic as per usual. This was my second or third time and unfortunately the worst visit I've had so far. The variety of meats was much more limited than the last time I came and they did not have turkey (which they said they would serve that night). They also consistently served medium well instead of medium rare which was quite frustrating - it might have been too loud to hear in the room? They ran out of several items rather quickly and they seemed to struggle with having enough for the amount of reservations they accepted. I am not sure I will return, even though I would still recommend for certain occasions. read more

Had the most amazing experience thanks to Mary and team! They settle you in right away and the food options feel endless. I got the classic $69 course menu. They do a great job at making sure that there is always food at your table, and the servers checked in with me consistently. The market table is always nice to check and try from! read more

Another successful event in the books! I like to be specific with names so I can look back on who was most helpful. Valmor was our point man and did a great job serving us, ensuring we had everything we needed to offer our clients a great time for our Trends & Friends trunk show. He was so friendly and helpful and made me smile! Hostess Wendy did a great job of ushering our guests to the private room; Cyrus kept the salad bar looking beautiful; Nevo and Alvaro went above and beyond to come in super early to serve as valet and handled several cars lickety split! They even got there before I did which I greatly appreciate! And it's good to see a familiar Anthony Bourdain like face again :P The private dining areas are spacious and modular so you can customize them to your needs. The food is always delicious and the manager Reido made sure everything went great with the final bill, he even made it easy for us to visit again by offering us thank you gift cards! I look forward to my next visit! read more

A buddy took me here for a late birthday celebration and had an okay experience. We were seated in a corner of the restaurant and felt like we were being ignored half the night. It wasn't until I made an active effort to tell one of our nearby waiters that we weren't getting any appetizers or certain dishes that then we started getting those. But i shouldn't have to ask that, as the restaurant was not even busy. The meats themselves were done nicely and they have lots of juicy cuts of meat, with a variety of cooking preference. My personal favorite was the bottom sirloin and picanha. The salad bar was also pretty mid - lots of the dishes seemed like they were not fresh and had been sitting out for awhile. The sides were good though - especially the classic pao de queijo (cheese bread) and mashed potatoes. But if you want to go to a brazilian steakhouse, it's hard to recommend this place. Its conveniently located but i wouldn't say it's worth the steep price for a head. Unfortunately I forgot to take photos from the night but overall good meat, just okay service and salad bar. read more

I love the Fogo de Chao brand, and have for a long time (where long should probably be interpreted in the context of my expected lifespan given my cholesterol level). That said, this is one of my least favorite branches in the family; feels like you are in a fast food restaurant almost. Last time we went on a weekend, and I've hired a private investigator to try to determine who are server was. While I enjoy a mystery dinner party as much as the next person (not at all), it was ridiculous. The food is pretty good, but the diversity of the cuts of meat coming to our table was not super inspiring. While we are on the subject, do we think it's worse to be the "garlic chicken" gaucho or the "picanha" gaucho? It almost seems like the former is a punishment for bad behavior; the server always looks a bit depressed but unsurprised when we say no... read more

Beautiful open space Amazing spread for side bites Good music Only comments: Most servers weren't that great at English or not as tuned up on service I wanted to relax and just have food come to me I don't want to have to ask for anything I would like to see variety come out in a rotation Not just one round of pork for 5 asks and then chicken and then steak On the bright side... Everything was delicious Absolutely delicious And I left full So I can't complain I would definitely come back again Still happy read more

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Great option for Brazilian barbecue. Servers are always friendly and quick to bring your order. Good for couples or big groups.

Loved this place! My partner and I came to celebrate our two year anniversary and the food was so delicious. All the meats and the sides were good; we had to remember to slow down to fit everything in our stomach! The salad bar was so tasty and we definitely want to come back! Our server Valmor was really attentive and nice. They made sure to give us a complimentary dessert so that was really thoughtful of them :) read more

I usually come here all the time but today I was absolutely disappointed. They barely came around with steak, but when they did it was the same kind of meat being served. We waited and waited and waited but nothing new came around. It was sad that we ate more of their salad bar than the actually meat. Could have just stayed home at that point and made my own salad. read more

Marco brought us all the short rib I asked for !! He's the goat. Come visit Marco for A1 service

They are sneaky with how they upsell things. Decor and ambiance was lacking. Service too. I've had better at Texas de Brazil - better food, better service... For over $300 (3 people) I expected more. read more

I want to last week very terrible I ask for well done food. They keep on bringing new raw shit as for hot mashed potatoes. They keep bringing your back lukewarm. Very terrible experience. I used to go to that place all the next time try steak 48 same money steaks that are so tender. Since the new people took over working there, everything changed. he boss man why don't you leave me your phone number so I can call you direct why do I gotta go to your email? Leave your number where I can meet you a business line we can talk but other than that you still 2 Star business to me people that don't know what to eat. Will eat your food up thinking that's the way they get it. They're gonna eat it that way but no when people are paying hundreds of dollars for food that comes out cold raw I don't think so and your employees didn't do nothing about it. I complain to them where they get me if they would've took care of me I want a complaint on Yelp. I remember I've been going here for over 10 years. The old staff was cool Neice bring you out hot food if you had a problem this staff here walk up to you and don't do nothing. read more

We came for the tomahawks and tequila bar event. Such a good value and tasty strong drinks! Nicole and Rodrigo really made the experience great. The whole place was super slammed and they both took such great care of everyone sitting around the bar despite the chaos. Really great we will repeat next year!! read more

Overall the experience was ok. Given that it was Mother's day it was crowded and loud. Which was to be expected. The only problem I had was a toddler that was sitting at the table next to us, was crying the whole time we were there. It kinda ruined the experience, I didn't get to enjoy my meal. As far as the food it was also ok. They gave us a small spoonful of mashed potatoes for 2 people, which was ridiculous for as much as it cost. The portion would have suited a child. Some of the cuts of meat were dry. I would not recommend going on a mother's day, father's day or any holiday. I'm not sure how it's like otherwise. It was my first time probably won't go back read more

Outstanding service and food Lots of choices Well prepared Tasty Great place to go wa group of people read more

Location was Kansas City, Missouri. Server: Melina Service was exceptionally quick and her politeness was incredibly genuine. I own my own company and I would hire her in a heart beat. So, I hope she is well taken care of financially because she is valuable to many others. Take care. Adam read more

My bf and I went there for the $39 dinner deal. You get the appetizer, the self service salad/appetizers bar, and the servers will come around your table to cut the meat at your table. The salad bar has many options, I love the carrot soup they have. Love all appetizers that listed in the menu, they are very good! The service there is amazing. There are a few meat items are not serving regularly and the waiter will come to ask us if there any items in the menu we want and they will ask the kitchen to cut the meat for us. Since we are doing the $39 dinner deals therefore the meat choice is limited. But overall it's worth it! I enjoyed the Fraldinha (bottom sirloin), the Torresmo is amazing! read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Rly expensive but worth it!! Very fast paced and yummy steak. Grrat tempting sides too. Loved the pineapple especially to help break up the constant meat on my plate lol read more

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This was easily one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The drinks, market table, meats and dessert. The service was fast, the serving of the meat was insanely fast. The restaurant was so lovely and the vibe was perfect. read more

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Amazing birthday dinner spot! The staff is incredible, attentive, and friendly. The restaurant is a lot bigger on the inside, and it was lively on a Sunday night. Food was tasty. Michael deserves a raise! read more

This place is a relic. Like a real ancient reminder of what steakhouses used to be. The decor upon entry was immediately underwhelming and it explained why half the restaurant was empty. My hubby and I recently dined here for our 6th year wedding anniversary because we had never been and we will never be again. The cold buffet gave me pandemic heebie jeebies as if I would have eaten there before I learned about the danger of breathing on other people's food let alone sharing utensils. And the fact that the food was cold told me that there was no heat to kill any potential bacteria being spread from one patron to another. This felt like a high priced cafeteria and I understand why I saw tables with small children with vacationing parents choosing to dine there. Our waiter was new but there were more experienced service staff who tried to make our experience as pleasant as possible. In this order I enjoyed the following: 1. Cold bar chicken salad only because my hubby found it and it had the most flavor in the entire place. It was out when I went up to the cold bar before him. 2. Bottom sirloin medium. The rest of the meat lacks seasoning cause they're just churning it out without much TLC. 3. Breath mints as you exit. Sad but this handful was the highlight of my life. My hubs was afraid the mints would also be disappointing so I was happy to provide some relief. If you must...give it a shot. Check the health inspection ratings first! I wish I had. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Update- I noted how I had such a horrible experience and wasted hundreds of dollars on bringing my family and was told to contact their customer service. That experience was even worse! Absolutely waste of my time and energy. No one helped or even cared. I use to be a loyal customer. I am moving on to texas de brazil. read more

Fogo de Chão - Bad review - Brazilian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been coming to Fogo de Chão for over a decade - at least 50 visits - and it remains one of my favorite restaurants in the city. If you're a first-timer, here are some tips I've picked up along the way to get the best possible experience: 1. Sign up for their emails. They regularly send out $25 coupons, which makes a big difference on a meal like this. 2. Ask for chimichurri. It's not listed anywhere, but they'll bring it for free if you request it. The acidity and herbs really brighten up the rich cuts of meat. 3. Choose your sides wisely. The mashed potatoes, caramelized bananas, and cheese bread are all excellent, but skip the crispy polenta - it's bland compared to everything else. 4. Be strategic at the salad bar. Grab two plates: one for your salad items and one empty plate to take back to your table. That way, you'll have plenty of room when the gauchos start bringing meat around. 5. Don't wait for the good cuts. Ask for them. The less expensive meats (sirloin, chicken, sausage) come out often, but the premium cuts are brought sparingly. As soon as you sit down, ask a gaucho for the filet, ribeye, bacon-wrapped steak, picanha (both beef and lamb), and garlic beef - those are my personal favorites. The service has always been warm and professional, the ambiance feels upscale yet welcoming, and the quality of the meats is consistently outstanding. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just want an indulgent night out, Fogo delivers every time. read more

For a top notch restaurant in the heart of Chicago and a $200 bill for 2 people, the service was very disappointing. I had high expectations, and my experience did not meet them. For context, I have been to several different Foga de Chãos, but this was my first time at this location. I've been to MUCH nicer locations, in terms of service and decor. Most of the servers and waiters seemed to hate their job. There was only 1-2 meats on the floor at a time, when other locations that are similar sizes had 4-5. We had to wait 20 minutes for our check and eventually had to ask someone to bring it to us. The food was pretty good, but that's the only reason the restaurant doesn't get 1 or 2 stars. read more

Man where do I start, I was ok with the dull ambiance, and service that wasn't bad but was good either way, but THEY FED ME A LIVE FLY IN MY WINE. I spat him out on my plate called my server over while gagging trying not to throw up. He took my plate over to management and they came over said they will comp my dinner but not my dates. The least you could do is comp my whole bill. He did but only after trying not too at first. This is unacceptable and makes me question the cleanliness of the kitchen. Done with Fogo. Also they refused to comp my valet. Like just shit service across the board. You get better service at ihop not even exaggerating. read more

Food and service was excellent,highly recommend for anyone who like meat and cool atmosphere!!!!

Where do I start? Okay so, back when this location first opened I'd gone a couple of times with colleagues from work. The last time I went to Fogo, was for my daughter's H.S. graduation a few years ago and we went to the one in Rosemont and it was GREAT. This last experience in River North? Not even close to that experience. I was there with 2 visiting colleagues. One from Indiana and one from Ohio. Neither had ever been and I thought since it was downtown near our office and based on my previous good experience many years ago, it would be perfect. It was not. My level of disappointment is hard to express in words. When we first arrived the place was empty. It was 6pm on a Thursday. Not an impressive crowd and definitely gave me pause. It did start filling in the later it got, but only on the half of the restaurant where we were sitting. I wish I had pictures of the space, but even more so the steak that the Manager/Owner cut to onto my plate. Instead of cutting the actual meat, he cut off "8 oz" according to him, of the dark salty brine and went out of his way to make sure I understood that "this is all you get. that's it". I had ordered the single churrasco option as did my two colleagues. We are not big eaters and paying to have continuous service would have been a waste of money and probably food. I really felt disrespected in the service that I received from him specifically and I felt cheated in the quality of meat that I was served. I know that he was aware that he was giving me a very poor cut of the meat. I am one of those people who won't complain in the restaurant unless the service or food is egregiously bad, but I am a person who believes a review goes a long way in preparing others for the potential type of service, from horrible to exceptional, that you might experience. Of course I will probably never go to this location EVER again, because I don't make it a habit of purchasing bad food and/or bad service. Good luck to the next patron of this establishment. Hopefully, your experience won't be as terrible as mine. Cheers! read more

We booked this for Christmas dinner, reserved well in advance and when we arrived it was an absolute madhouse - there were people yelling and storming out etc, and after about 15 minutes we were able to check in with the front desk, only to be told that there was a 45-50 minute wait (with reservations!!) - we were so disappointed in their overbooking and decided not to wait. read more

We went for the first time at this location for a birthday dinner. It was a Saturday evening so the place was full. The salad bar was good, had lots of options and the food was tasty. The meat service seemed a bit scarce for the amount of people dinning. At one point, we waited about 30 min for a gaucho to come by. Taste wise, it was the best cooked meat I've had at this chain. The waiters seemed overwhelmed as well, I ordered a second caipirinha ..... never came but we were charged for it. It was loud, which is understandable since they were at full capacity. Overall, good food but I will never make the mistake of going on a Saturday. Maybe the service is better when they're not so busy. read more

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STOP and STAY FAR AWAY from this location! On Nov. 23rd my purse - hidden under my coat which was draped over my chair- with my wallet, phone and car keys inside was stolen from this location. We believe it was an inside job done by the waitstaff. Why? At one moment during my dinner with my husband and two friends 3-4 servers ambushed our table at the same time with different cuts of meat. This is when we think my purse was stolen. After we notified manager on duty that evening who offered no assistance and said "there's not much we can do." I emailed the corporate office and informed them of what occurred and I NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE. Shortly after my purse was stolen my husband pinged my phone to East Ohio Street, just past St. Clair, up in one of the apartments. I am Brazilian by marriage and my husband is born and raised in Sao Paulo. We are repeat customers to Fogo. The quality of the meat here has gone down. The pieces of picanha we received had ends that were tough and chewy. My husband thought there wasn't any seasoning on the meat. The pao de queijo (cheese bread) was hard. I rated the restaurant two stars because a few of the cuts we ate and the salad bar were good. read more

Had the best time at Fogo De Chao and already wanting to back. Only hiccup - We didnt realize the shrimp and some sides cost extra so they got us there - so learn what costs extra and go from there. We also ordered the wine bottles that were half off. $67/person and we ate sooo many amazing meats. My favorite was the sirloin and filet mignon... literally overwhelmed by how good it was. Initially it was a bit overwhelming at first when they come at you with literal meat skewers and knives. Couldnt get any shots of the meat cause once it started rolling out my phone was down and i was eating good haahhah. We had a party of 9 and no issues with seating. It was so much fun and everyone had a great time! Our staff was so fun and loved our vibes and comp'd us desserts for our friend we were celebrating. Dessert line up for our group: 1. Creme brulee 2. Trea leches cake 3. Molton lava cake read more

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