The service and ambience are always top notch here. Lukas had amazing service tonight. He is very attentive and personable. Prescott is a great bartender. Your amazing staff and delicious food have turned us into weekly customers. read more

It was my first time going to fogo de chao and I believe we got the best experience thank you to our gaucho manny, he was sooo nice helped a lot with explaining what the meats were and really tried his hardest to make us enjoy our time. He even took the time to talk and get to know us which is always plus. Thank you manny for your hard work, the food was also amazing read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

Love this place! I highly recommend... We had Kat as our waitress and she's just an unbelievable waitress with such great hospitality. Food is delicious, drinks are amazing, everything is amazing. read more

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

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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Another great experience at Fogo de Chao! We are always treated so well and the service is top notch. Once again John made our experience wonderful. He made us the most fantastic drink- a strawberry hibiscus mint smash. We had been enjoying strawberry hibiscus caprianas and mint smash drinks and he suggested a combo which was wonderful- my new favorite. The food was also cooked perfectly and served with impeccable timing. Will also provided very good service. This is truly such a wonderful place. Thank you John and Will for making our visit so wonderful. read more

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

We attended a Bourbon event tonight, and although all of Fogo's service staff are outstanding, Jayden and Dianna were prominent in excellent service. Thank you for a wonderful evening! read more

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

When I first walked in I was kindly greeted and seated. Tyler went above and beyond to make sure I had fresh Brazilian lemonade. Throughout my dinner Tyler made sure that my experience was perfect. And Adam made sure that all the steaks I wanted were delivered straight to my table. Multiple times Adam made sure I got exactly what I wanted. I will return to this fogo de chao because of Tyler and Adam's great work and service. read more

Amazing service and exceptional food. Our server Tyler really was one of the best I've ever had. Tyler made sure I had an ice cold delicious Brazilian lemonade and gave me a great description of and Antarctica what it is. Also Adam swooped in and made sure we were getting meats. Because Tyler and Adam I'll definitely come back here. read more

I have been to several Fogo de Chao restaurants and this was the worst experience ever! The sides were cold when served and we waited 10 to 20 minutes in-between small tiny cuts of meat. We were there for almost 2 hours and I got 5 tiny servings of meat. I left the restaurant HUNGRY! Two time I asked the servers who were talking amongst themselves if they could bring FILET to our table and after 2 hours and asking several times they finally bought some over a I got 1 tiny shaving. That was what I sum up as a complete waste of money!!! I paid $78 per person for 5 shavings of meat over 2 hours. GO TO A REAL STEAKHOUSE IF YOU WANT A GOOD MEAL! TRUST ME! I WILL NOT WASTE MY HARD EARNED MONEY HERE AGAIN!!!! GRADE F- $78 per person for cold sides and 5 shavings of cheap cuts over 2 hours. I asked several employees for some (advertised in the menu) FILET MIGNON and after sitting there for 2 hours finally got 1 tiny shaving. Complete waste of money and date night with my wife. Hugely disappointed!!! read more

Fogo de Chão - $78 per person for cold sides and 5 shavings of cheap cuts. I asked for some (advertised in the menu) FILET MIGNON after 2 hours. - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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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Quinn and Tyler were great! They were very attentive. Service was fast and the food was delicious.

Immaculate food and service from our waitress Sam. We came here for my in-laws anniversary. Everything went great and Sam went over and beyond to hunt down strawberries my son lol. 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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My family and I went for a celebration for my son and his friend. Lukas was spectacular. Friendly and super nice. His hospitality made the place and food even greater. It felt like we were family. Thank you for being a light in a beautiful night. read more

They have a great happy hour! I loved the cucumber mint cocktail, empanadas, and lamb chops. Our server Tyler was very attentive, and Adam was very helpful as well. We'll definitely be back soon! 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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Review for patio happy hour Service was absolutely horrible, drinks not coming out anywhere near each other, apps so slow and servers nowhere to be found. Beef rib was the chewiest thing ever but the filet was done well. Burger would have been good if it didn't come out 25 min after everything else... Prices were good but not worth the poor service. read more

We had a great time in the patio with the bar menu served by Justin and Tyler! This visit was extra special because there was live music that's apparently here every Friday and Saturday. We came around 6pm and the cheese bread kept on flowing. read more

Fogo de Chão - The lamb lollipop and queijo assado! Must have! - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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

One of the better Fogo de Chaos I've been to. Shout out to John and Tyler for their exceptional service!

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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Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Service started out stellar, and everyone was super friendly in the beginning, but as the night went on it completely changed. By the end of dinner, it honestly felt like we had somehow pissed everyone off. There was barely a waiter in sight, and the whole experience started feeling forgotten about. When you go to Fogo, you're paying for the experience as much as the food -- the constant service, the meats coming around regularly, checking in, etc. Unfortunately, the "every so often" turned into hardly ever. A lot of the meat that finally made it to our table was dry by the time we got it. We also brought a cake for the end of the night, and I was surprised they just brought it out still sitting in the box. No candle, no plating, no little celebration moment... nothing. Maybe I expected too much, but I kind of thought taking it out of the box at least was just common sense. Overall, the night started strong but really fell apart by the end, which was disappointing considering the price point and reputation. read more

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

From the moment our party of 4 was greeted by Lauren, to the excellent service and treatment by Quinn, and having the manager Jason stop by our table on multiple occasions, we had a perfect dining experience tonight! I have been to many Fogo locations throughout the country, but the service with the Brazilian meats and treats at this location was an experience and run perfectly. This is a reflection of the management staff. The employees know what they are doing and are happy to be doing what they do. This is how a restaurant should be ran and I wish other restaurants could only be half as good as this restaurant. I want to thank the staff and look forward to returning for another great evening! read more

Our server Tyler was exceptional and provided us the best service!! We had such a lovely experience. The food, music and ambience was wonderful. Can't wait to come back, read more

If you're reading this review, Sam was great to my family and I for my parent's 45th anniversary and her wonderful service made the night even greater. The food is definitely exceptional but a good server really makes the experience read more

While incredibly expensive (as to be expected), the service and food were definitely worth it. The staff were so accommodating and ready to help out. The ambiance was very cozy and welcoming. I loved the salad/food bar, the fruits were high quality and everything was delicious. We ordered the meat rather than doing AYCE, and our party of 6 was easily full after two massive orders. read more

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Food was perfect. Ambiance was elevated with live music and food was on point. I really enjoyed it. read more

Fogo de Chão - Justin and Denys. - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

It was our first time visiting on a Friday night, and overall we had a great experience. We made a reservation and were seated quickly, which was a nice start. It's beautiful inside. The salad bar was impressive, offering everything from rice and beans to charcuterie, hummus, fresh salads, and more. Everything we tried was fresh and delicious. For the main course, we got to try most of the meats they offered, and for the most part, they were very tasty. We were there for about an hour before we finally asked for the filet mignon -- and while they did bring it out eventually, it was right at the end of our meal when we were already too full to enjoy it properly. I do think if we hadn't asked, we might not have gotten it at all. My sister ordered the surf and turf with the lobster tail, which was excellent. The service felt a little scattered -- we were first greeted by one server but then helped by several others. It worked out fine, though they did forget to bring out our sides (mashed potatoes and plantains). When asked half way through our meal our server brought them. The molten cake was yummy and the cheesecake was interesting. I loved the concept but the cheesecake itself was not good. Overall, for the price, it was worth it -- you definitely get plenty of food, so come hungry! And don't skip the little rolls -- they're delicious! read more

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Adam & Lucus made our night!! Absolutely impeccable service and mouth savoring food. I can't wait to visit again: thank you guys!!