Jay made our experience so memorable, which is saying a lot considering we were in the spectacular glass room across from the famous Santa Monica pier arch. Before we could even think of a need we had, Jay was filling our glass, presenting another great meat and generally just making all of us feel special read more

It's a great spot for happy hour. Angel was attentive and kind, and the complimentary cheesy bread was delicious

Restaurant is amazing!!! Service was so excellent!! Our server Blake took such good care of us definitely recommend to others! Marina management was so welcoming took care of a party of 9 for our friends Bach since walked through door! Love this place Food was a 10/10 such amazing experience! read more

Fogo de Chão - Dining - Brazilian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We had a wonderful experience at Fogo de Chão in Santa Monica! We sat outside, which was perfect for enjoying the beautiful Santa Monica weather and atmosphere. The service was excellent--everyone was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The food was delicious, fresh, and plentiful, and the entire experience felt relaxed and enjoyable. Great food, great service, and a beautiful outdoor setting. We'll definitely be back! read more

Fogo de Chão - Ocean is just across the street - Brazilian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This was our first time at Fogo de Chão in Santa Monica, and my partner and I absolutely loved everything! We decided to give it a try after seeing the Dine LA deal, and we're so glad we did. Our waiter, Samuel, was wonderful - friendly, attentive, and welcoming - and all of the servers were fantastic. Everyone did a great job explaining what they were bringing to the table, answering our questions, and offering recommendations, which made our first experience even better. There were so many delicious things, but my personal favorites were the grilled pineapple, grilled cheese with honey, and the filet. So good! We came for Dine LA, but we will definitely be back. Highly recommend Fogo de Chão Santa Monica to other Dine LA diners - and anyone looking for a great meal and excellent service! read more

I came here to celebrate my birthday and had such an amazing experience! From beginning to end, everything was great. The place is so elegant! I started off with a glass of champagne that was really good, and the food did not disappoint. The quality of the meat was amazing -- everything we tried was so flavorful, perfectly cooked, and seasoned really well. The fruit was also super fresh and delicious! Both managers, Leandro and Marina, were absolutely amazing and really went out of their way to make sure my birthday was special. Everyone was so nice, welcoming, and attentive, and I truly felt celebrated the entire time. And the birthday cheesecake... OMG AMAZING!! It was seriously SO good and the perfect way to end the night. Overall, the food, service, and entire experience were all 10/10. Leandro, Marina, and the rest of the team truly made my birthday spectacular and one to remember. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Fogo de Chao has some great Brazilian food. They have lunch and dinner and we have had both. We just love their meat and sides. The service is so kind and they know everything about Brazilian food. They will take good care of you. They are fast, but you are not rushed. It can get busy so make a reservation. We lucked out on a weekday and have never had a wait, but we are lucky. The place is super pretty, inside and out. It is very comfortable and they make you feel welcome. The place is ever so clean. All of their food is great. We love their Full Churrasco gluten free. This is what mad Fogo famous. You will get continuous tableside carving of premium Brazilian cuts including, Picanha (top sirloin), bone-in ribeye, Fraldinha (bottom sirloin) lamb chops, the best roasted chicken and whatever else they cooked up that day. It is not always the same. Their sides and starters are also amazing. They have a great lobster mac and cheese. Their seafood tower as a starter must be shared as it is huge with great lobster, shrimp, mussels and more. Everything is great. read more

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Food was delicious! Nathan took great care of us and Leandro was awesome with the desserts.The restaurant is so pretty, good vibes and good people will definitely come again! read more

Fogo de Chão - Crème brûlée was amazing! - Brazilian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

AMAZING all day happy hour, on the beach, and great service ... 10/10 Mariana, the GM, made it extra special by giving my man and I a celebratory glass of champagne for my birthday and it was just amazing experience by the ocean. A must try read more

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1st time at this location. Very central with the Santa Monica Pier and ocean views across the street. Lots of salad options, veggies, fruits, soup. You can make a very colorful plate. The meats were tasty and filling. I liked this spiral one (forgot what it's called). We had a Private room for a party and service was great! read more

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Hi! I came to Fogo De Chao today for a solo date. Wanted to check out the Dine LA menu and Samuel took care of me the entire time! Was so grateful to have him as a first timer lol read more

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I go to Fogo weekly but the HB location. This was my first time at this Santa Monica location. I went with one other person for lunch and we did make some last minute reservations. We were able to get the time we wanted and when we arrived out table was ready for us. Of course my favorite meats included the picanha, garlic beef, and bottom sirloin. The meats came out often and rather quickly. They all tasted good and was cooked mostly right. The person I came with did get some pieces and cuts that were wayyyy too raw but overall it was decent. The self service bar was kept pretty clean. What this location offers that our HB location doesn't is little shots of some lemony ginger drink and some yogurt parfaits. I enjoyed them. Service for the meat guys were pretty good but our server was pretty slow. The table next to us got mad because their wine genuinely took a long time. It took awhile for us to get our check. The inside is like their other locations. I did like that they had a cute patio "outdoor" area which is pretty much all covered. Parking was easy since there is a parking garage nearby with complementary 90 minute parking. After that I believe you have to pay. It's located right by the pier on the corner on the street so super easy to find. read more

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As a local I have to recommend this place as a must! Marina the GM is so amazing, the staff and the all day happy hour. This place is perfect for a day at the beach especially watching the sunset. read more

Great food, fast service, and such a friendly, accommodating staff! We came in with a large group of 14, and the manager, Marina, was incredibly helpful in making sure everyone was seated quickly and comfortably. She and the entire team took great care of us and made the experience easy and enjoyable. We really appreciated the excellent service and would definitely come back! read more

Fogo de Chão - Must have crème brûlée cheesecake! - Brazilian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Came here today for lunch while I was in Santa Monica with family. We were sat very promptly and immediately were able to go get food from the market table. They have a huge variety of salads and starters to choose from. Next came time for the main event. Our waiter Jorge gave us small indicators to turn over marking yes please (green) or no thanks (red) in regard to whether we wanted more churrascaria meat to come out. My favorites were definitely the picanha and fraldinha which were cooked so perfectly and fresh thanks to Marcus in the back. The one let down was the waiter kept bringing out dry bananas and cheese bread. Usually they are fresh and warm but the two times we asked for them they were not enjoyable. However aside from this we enjoyed the service and food (meat). It was a nice lunch time outing especially listening to the brazilian music they had playing. read more

Fogo de Chão - Chocolate Brigadeiro - Brazilian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Amazing happy hour. We sat at the bar and ordered happy our items as well as the steak tips (can't remember the correct name for them). Happy hour we had a few drinks, chicken sliders and wings. Chicken sliders were to die for. Our bartender Semih and Marina were a delight and made us feel so welcome. We can't wait to come back and next time will bring the family. read more

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Samuel was AMAZING. TOP OF HIS GAME The service was very attentive sooooo much meat!!!! Our group of 50ish left smiles in their faces read more

Just finished dining here for the first time, and we had an amazing experience! The dining room is absolutely gorgeous, and the bathrooms were immaculate too. Marina, the general manager, came by personally to check in on us, and all the staff were incredibly kind. During our visit, a rather crazy situation arose in the patio involving dogs, and Marina handled it with professionalism, compassion, and genuine care for everyone involved. She made sure guests were okay, kept things under control, and even went out of her way to make our visit end on a positive note with a thoughtful dessert to welcome us on our first dinner here. Her leadership really stood out. Not to mention, the food was delicious. Eddie, our waiter, was attentive and happy to accommodate our requests for different meat temperatures, mint jelly, and anything else we needed. 10/10--we'll definitely be back to this location! read more

Samuel was a really nice server. Unfortunately he was alone so kind and attentive. The bottom Solar is the best here and of course the cheesy bread!!! I also recommend the cheesecake Brulé. read more

Fogo de Chão - Dessert - Brazilian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

You can never go wrong with lunch and a view at this location. Santa Monica has to be my favorite location so far. I've been to the other but this one takes the cakes. It's right in the heart of town and across the street from the fame Santa Monica pier. Restaurant itself is quite beautiful with the bar area right when you walk in. There's private dining room to the side and the main restaurant right in the middle. To the right is the covered patio section that looks out to the street. Great for people watching. It's also connection to the bar area. You have options on if you want the whole dining experience, salad bar included or the salad bar itself. Plus they offer happy hours all day I believe. Different locations offer different things. For the price of the salad bar itself was great. I like that for lunch versus all the meat. Also happy hour items are quite nice too. Certain dishes and drinks specials. A couple of us so we utilized the salad bar and some things from happy hour. Salad bar, you have your traditional salad that are premade or create your own. There's a good amount of veggies items. Asparagus, cauliflower, grilled vegetables, mushrooms and so on. Also different savory salad. Then you have the charcuterie board sections with a a good mix of cheese and meats. The soup sections with rice and of course their candied bacon, which is a must. There's a really good selection if you walk up to see what there is. For the price of under 20.00, you can't beat it. Drink special for cocktails for happy hour was nice too. We also ordered the streak which was tasty with the chimichurri sauce. Charles took care of us this visit. Sweet, friendly and very professional. He was there checking up with us regularly to see if there was anything we needed. Not just him but the entire staff. Lunchtime isn't that busy but it does bring a good amount of people in. The food has alway been great. Service was always amazing and the staff were always friendly and great. Highly recommend if you're wanting meat and more meat. But a nice power lunch with a glass of wine, it's perfect too. Plus a good spot for group meals. read more

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What an incredible experience! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The service was attentive, the food was delicious, and the live music created the perfect atmosphere. Every detail made the evening feel special. A special thank you to Marina, the General Manager. She is truly exceptional and makes every guest feel welcome. Her professionalism, kindness, and dedication are reflected throughout the entire restaurant. You can tell she genuinely cares about creating an outstanding dining experience. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to come back! read more

Food is okay, but not for the price. Desserts are too sweet. F.e. This one is NOT brigadeiro read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Fogo in Santa Monica is a must go! Especially if you plan ahead and go to one of their cocktail or dinner events. I've been to most of their events & the food, service and drinks have been phenomenal. They always have live music for and the vibes are unmatched. Shout out to Marina, the GM who always puts so much effort into all the events and is so welcoming. I just attended the bourbon dinner tonight and loved it. I'll def be back for their next event. Parking is super easy too; there's a nearby public lot with free parking for the 1st 90 minutes. read more

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Great food and great service! Jay really took care of us when I brought my family from out of the country read more

Fogo de Chão - Cheesecake brûlée - Brazilian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Always a great experience at the SaMo FDC location!! Beyond welcoming and great service; J always takes great care of us. Went in around lunch and the always happy hour allows us to enjoy some great drinks - try the passionfruit. I personally enjoy sitting outside to people watch and enjoy the view. But overall the inside dinning room is beautiful. read more

Came on a Saturday with a reservation, and luckily it wasn't too busy. We've visited their other locations before, so this experience was disappointing in comparison. The ambiance was classy and inviting, but unfortunately the service didn't match. It took quite a while for a server to approach us, and the pacing throughout the meal felt off. We did the Full Churrasco Experience ($77/person), but the meat quality and consistency were underwhelming as some cuts arrived nearly raw, while others were overcooked and dry. Additionally, certain meats that we were looking forward to didn't come out until after we had already paid, and the overall rotation was noticeably slow. On a positive note, we did enjoy the salad bar, pão de queijo, and queijo assado. However, given the price, I don't think the experience was worth it. read more

Fogo de Chão - Pão de queijo - Brazilian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I'm always let down by Fogo. I'm not sure if my expectations were lower when I was younger or if this place has just gone downhill, but I can never find consistency at these places and it can be genuinely not enjoyable. The meat can come out super dry, salty, and again, the consistency is not there. Would love to love this place, I just can't bring myself to. The service is usually good, but most of the meat cutters hang around with sub-prime cuts and only bring out the good stuff sporadically. While I understand that's the business model, it just doesn't sit well with me. Also, with all the servers hanging around, it's sometimes hard to have intimate personal conversations. The seafood tower was pretty damn good but the steak we ordered, opted for the à la carte steak as opposed to ayce, was overcooked as we asked for medium rare. It took a while to come out and we didn't wanna wait for another steak after this one was overcooked. When we talked to the manager, all they did was throw in a complimentary dessert. Gee thanks. Won't be coming back here willingly any time soon . read more

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Excellent food and wonderful service. Our server Samatha was great! All the set wonderful cuts of meat

Food was great, service from Samuel and Sami, bar, were amazing! Well definitely return

My first time dining at this restaurant. Our friends invited us to celebrate their son's 30th birthday and we were seated at a private room for our party of 9. My husband and I were immediately greeted and were directed to where our private table was and joined the rest of our group. Eddie was our waiter and he was so attentive to our needs. I can't thank him enough for being available when we asked him for more drinks, more meat or any other request we might need. He truly was the best waiter. I 100% recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion. read more

The seating was wonderful!! Some of the meats were good. The market bar was helpful... just needed to be refilled with more fresh items . The dessert was amazing. Our server Samuel was VERY kind and helpful. But due to the quality of food, I am giving 3 stars. It is overpriced for the over all quality of the food. And mashed potatoes, which are a staple with steak, wasn't even an option. The Agrautin potatoes were not good and the MacNCheese was cold but was good. The cheese bread and the bananas were very Good! read more

Over the years I've visited many different links in the Fogo de Chao chain, and this one turned out to be every bit as I expected it to be :-) It's a good place to bring family, friends, or both to enjoying a filling and tasty meal. Tip: The noise-level inside is surprisingly low, even when the venue starts to fill up For starters, we enjoyed the salad bar. We also enjoyed the complimentary bread and mashed potatoes they brought after we were seated. Then we flipped our card from red to green and the meat started coming. From chicken, to pork, to steak and more, there's a very wide variety of types and cuts offered. If you don't see what you want after a few minutes, ask and they'll bring it if they've got it. Service is very attentive, and we never found ourselves waiting too long for anything. read more

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Came here for Easter brunch with my parents, boyfriend, and boyfriend's family, and it was a great experience. Made a reservation online in advance and since we were the first, we had our pick of indoor or outdoor tables. It was dinner pricing due to the holiday but the brunch items were still available. I parked at Parking Garage 8 which was a short walk away. They had plenty of variety of fruits and salads, and I liked that thy had apple ginger shots. The cheese bread was delicious as always and we ordered the mashed potatoes and fried plantains (included in the Churrasco experience). They came by plenty of times with meat options and I liked the linguica the best. read more

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Here's a polished Yelp review you can post: We've been coming to Fogo de Chão for years, and this was, without a doubt, our best experience yet. Our server, Jay, was absolutely phenomenal. He was incredibly attentive, friendly, and seemed to anticipate our needs before we even had to ask. His professionalism and genuine care made the entire dining experience feel special. The food was outstanding as always, but it was Jay's exceptional service that truly made this visit memorable. It's employees like him who keep us coming back year after year. Thank you, Jay, and thank you to the entire Fogo de Chão team for another fantastic afternoon. We can't wait to come back! read more

Wow!! I can't believe I'm saying this but this specific restaurant in Santa Monica is TERRIBLE!! From the moment you walk in , to the moment they sit you down, they stuck us next to a dirty matt & gave us a menu with something BROWN smudged on it can't make this up, we waited 30 minutes for someone to even ask us if we want water. (We never even got water) just had to leave!! I'm not going to be spending money at a restaurant for McDonald's service. If I wanted McDonald's I'd go there. But McDonald's would somehow be cleaner!!! read more

Everything was delicious, excellent service, our server Nathan was great. Would definitely recommend.

Great food and excellent service! Marina was incredibly accommodating and kind to our large group. She made sure everyone felt welcome and well taken care of. We truly appreciated her hospitality and had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend! read more

Food was amazing and the staff was attentive and wonderful. Justice is our server and very knowledgeable with the menu.

Leo was the best server we've had in a minute for starters. It was busy so we patiently waited and everything' worked out. Food was ok and drinks were top notch "yellow bird" is off the hook. We also had a cucumber margarita (not on the menu) and 2 shots of tequila respectively. Took the Waymo back home to Hollywood. read more

Hamburger & Fries Special was delicious. The cold draft beer hit the spot. We ate lunch at the bar. Carlos the bartender is very friendly. He had good stories to share with us and the other people at the bar. The atmosphere was inviting. read more