Dinner last night for the birthday from my lovely wife,the ambience is nice. But the food and service were a little disappointing. The salad bar was delicious with a nice variety,the chilled lobster had no flavor. The meat was too salty also the accompaniment and the service was not attentive. And for me the price was very high. So sorry about my experience,a am a professional in hospitality. Hope it will a better experience next time. A,M.J from Virginia Beach read more

Went there as part of a work lunch. Granted we were large group but, the waitress explained things to us and then disappeared. 45 minutes after me and another individual had finished our soft drinks I had to go to the bar and request new ones myself cause the waitress was chillin on her cell phone. The meat servers were great at constantly making rounds. No fault to them but about 40% of the meat was delicious, 55% was ok with the flavor only on the surface and 5% was overcooked or still had a heartbeat and was inedible. Another waitress brought out the mashed potato's and some other stuff after we had all eaten and right before desert was served. This was our $1200 lunch experience. They may want to consider sticking to smaller reservations or higher better wait staff for the basics like bread, potatoes and drinks not available at the self serve bar. read more

I don't know if 67 + dollars is worth the price, but the experience was definitely worth it for my wife and I . I knew coming from this place and the reviews that the wait was going to be crazy but man. It was. Especially if you are outside or in the back of the restaurant. Buffet-ish style with REALLY good dishes for veggies such as grilled artichokes, eggplant, and whatnot. Candied bacon was PHENOMENAL. Cheeses and whatnot also are included. Caipirinhas are awesome and only 10 bucks. I got to try 12/14 meats and lucky me, because most reviews say they've tried only 3 or so. My wife only tried 5 when she went before. Well seasoned meats. I'm not going to lie it is salty, but for steak it had to be. Picanha is the classic one. Got to try Filet is tender and medium cooked Ribeye is fatty but melts in your mouth Bottom sirloin is meh beef ribs were p good Bacon wrapped steak? phenomenal top sirloin is a good medium bacon wrapped chicken was dry spicy pork sausage tasted like longanisa lamb chops were gamey pork belly was phenomenal Chicken was dry AF pork loin was dry AF Overall if you have the whole night to spend, maybe it's worth. Otherwise, I would go somewhere else for better meats . read more

We were not super impressed, but also not mad at our experience at Fogo de Chão. Please note: MAKE THE RESERVATION, especially if you are planning on going on Saturday night. Make the reservation ASAP, books quickly. As for the overall experience, prepare to be extremely overstimulated by the loud noise of surrounding tables (tables are seated very close together, we felt like a can of sardines as we were sat in a tight corner). The waiting area at front is also very small and crowded. Meat is more than plentiful (and relatively good depending on the selection, some were dry), and the salad bar is all you can eat and filled with delicious, fresh foods! The grilled pineapple is DELICIOUS! The positives begin to run out there- service was slow, and they kept attempting to up-charge us by going table to table and offering shots (if we wanted them, we would order them). Dessert was mediocre. Prices were insane. Overall, I probably won't go back, but it wasn't terrible. read more

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I go to Fogo de Chão pretty regularly, and the Virginia Beach location was by far the worst experience I've ever had at any Fogo. For a place charging close to $100 per person, the quality and service were honestly unacceptable. The meat quality was terrible. Some cuts were so dry, overcooked, and jagged that they literally cut my gums while eating. I mentioned it to the waitress, and instead of trying to make it right, she basically shrugged it off and walked away. The waitress even apologized at one point for the poor-quality meat they kept bringing out, which says a lot by itself. The service was just as disappointing. I kept my card turned green the entire time and repeatedly tried flagging down servers carrying meat, yet they continuously walked right past our table like we weren't even there. Meanwhile, other tables around us were getting constant attention. The whole experience felt rushed, disorganized, and nowhere near the premium dining experience Fogo de Chão advertises. Then after all of that, we get hit with "Would you like any dessert?" Honestly, after paying that much money for substandard food and service, dessert was the last thing on my mind. I normally love Fogo, but this location seriously damaged the brand for me. Virginia Beach management needs to take a hard look at the kitchen quality, meat preparation, and customer service standards because this experience was nowhere near worth the price. read more

I'm not new to Brazilian all you can eat style restaurant. 757 had quite a few back in the day before they started closing down, so to see FDC in the area was exciting. I went on a Saturday evening with no reservations but was able to be seated within 45 minutes. That was pretty good considering I didn't have a reservation. We were seated all the way in the back at the enclosed porch section of the restaurant. I felt sitting back here, we were missed quite often. The service was not good at all. The waiters were nice but they never came back with any of my request like ice, more water or some cheesy bread. The meat that was coming around was the same thing. Only got to try 2 meats; ribeye and a flank and it was so salty!! After 2.5 hours never got to try the chicken, grilled pineapple, sausage and whatever else they had for dinner. So we really had to get full off the bar. The experience was not it, not the Fogo de Chao experience that was expected and it was definitely a waste of money. read more

Fogo de Chão - Cold bar - Brazilian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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We celebrated my friends birthday at Fogo. She made reservations, which because it was Valentine's weekend turned into a bit of a wait even with the reservation. It was brunch when we went, so that must be a busy service. Once we were seated my friends got the full churrasco experience with chicken, filet mignon, steak, and other meats that are brought to the table and sliced Brazilian style, and it's fresh. You're given a card that you turn over to green for more, and red for no thanks. Which is cool. They also had the market side table salad bar which had an array of salad, pasta salad, cheese, fruit, and etc. Most dishes were cold items. There were some items missing from the buffet when they made their plates. But they seemed to still enjoy their meals. It also came with mashed potatoes, polenta fries, plantains, and cheese popover rolls for the table. The rolls were absolutely amazing. Cheesy, squishy,fluffly, and so easy to eat 20 and not realize it. Lol. The polenta fries were buttery and I did like them, but they were light on flavor, but still enjoyable. I ordered the lobster macaroni. I had to watch my friends eat while I waited 25-30 minutes for my food to come out, so that was kind of disappointing. But the staff apologized for the delay. The lobster Mac was buttery and had a good amount of lobster. It could have used some seasoning but I'd still get it again. The portion was a decent size. If your not getting the churrasco experience then it's not really a lot of other entrees to choose from. They did have a few, and some ala carte dishes. So I made a side my entree which actually worked out. They have an all day happy hour menu, but you absolutely must sit at the bar. So I was a little bummed about the limited options I had to choose from. Other than that, the restaurant was packed. The staff were all friendly, and we had a good time. They also gave the birthday girl a free slice of cake! The cake looked delicious and rich. My other friend got tres leches cake and she enjoyed hers as well. They also had cocktails which looked refreshing, but were definitely mostly ice. The parking lot isn't all that it should be for the size of the restaurant. So be prepared to park at the mall and walk over if it's a busy day. There's a big space in the middle of the parking lot that they should definitely consider using for excess parking spots. It was a good time. I'd return for happy hour for sure. Check them out!! read more

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We celebrated my friend's birthday at Fogo de Chão last weekend and it was definitely an experience. As soon as we walked in, the lobby was crowded with people waiting to be seated. We made reservations for Noon on a Sunday, so we hoped we wouldn't have to wait too long and seeing as though we were shoulder-to-shoulder with people in the lobby, we were anxiously waiting to be seated. Around 12:20pm, we checked with the ladies at the front to inquire about our table. She kept saying that it shouldn't be too much longer so we gave it a few more minutes and we were seated by 12:30pm. With it being Valentine's weekend, we assumed it would be busy but having to wait in a very small area with many other people was quite uncomfortable. Our server quickly greeted us and mentioned that there would be multiple servers tending to our table. He went over the menu, explained the Churrasco experience and brought out waters. We were then given their complimentary Popovers but honestly, I wasn't a fan of the texture. I decided on the Full Churrasco experience which included the Market Table and Brazilian Sides. The Market Table had many options to choose from. I thoroughly enjoyed the Potato Salad, Elote Corn, Smoked Salmon and Caesar Salad. Once we grabbed our sides, we were ready to try the different meat options. I loved how they offered different meat temps so that everyone could enjoy it to their liking. The Sirloins and Ribeye were pretty good but definitely under seasoned. My favorite was the Lamb Chops! My friend ordered the Lobster Mac & Cheese and it tasted okay. The seafood flavor was a bit over powering and it could've used way more cheese. The Garlic Mashed Potatoes were delicious! Since it was our friend's birthday, she was able to choose a complimentary dessert so she went with the Chocolate Brigadeiro, which looked delicious. I chose the Tres Leches Cake and it was divine! Overall, we had a pretty decent experience. Lamara, who was apart of the Customer Service Team, stopped by frequently to ensure we had everything we needed. She was absolutely wonderful and our servers were just as great. I've tried the Bar Food at Fogo and I must say, I enjoyed that food much better than the Churrasco experience so I will definitely be returning to the bar lol! read more

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A unique experience that we very much enjoyed! The marketplace had fantastic offerings. We loved the sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that complimented the selection of meats. Particularly the marketplace fruit & pickles were fantastic. The meat selections were very good, however, we were there quite a while and after finishing dessert we saw that they were bringing out new options we never had a chance to try. The dessert was fantastic. We got the tres leches and it is probably the best I've ever had. Appreciated the hardworking and helpful staff! Overall, a great date night experience. We will be back! read more

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After 5 visits, I confidently can vouch that I enjoy the pichana, garlic sirloin steak, and rump roast sirloin cuts as my favorite meats for the churrasco. I usually go for the indulgent churrasco which includes a choice of side and a dessert. I feel it's a good deal if you want to splurge. While you can't take home any of the sides or any food home from the churrascos -you can take your side choice and dessert to go if you select the indulgent churrasco. I usually go for the crab cake or lobster as my side and for the dessert the tres leches cake or creme brûlée. It's more than plenty. While you don't have to partake in any of the churrascos (full buffet including meats) , they do offer plated meals. There is a separate bar menu if you are seated at the bar. I strongly recommend making reservations ahead of time. Typically a week in advance if dining on weekends and peak times. The menu prices tend to be less expensive during the week versus weekends. If you choose not to do the churrasco, you can do the all you can eat market table and soups. It consists of an array of fruits and salads including chicken salad, potato salads and charcuterie options. I recommend at least doing the full churrasco at least once. It's an experience in itself. You grab a plate from the buffet area, choose sides and/or soups from the market table area. Make sure you leave room on your plate for the meats or grab two plates one for your meats and one for your sides. You have a coaster that has a green side and red side. When you're ready the gauchos (meat servers) come around and if they see your coaster is on green will stop by your table with different cuts of meat from pork, chicken, lamb, beef) all different. You don't have to accept the meat if you choose not to. If you don't see the cut you want, you can request they bring one out. Be sure to have your tongs ready as they cut enough to hang to catch on certain meats. Other times they will just slide it off the stick onto your plate. Included in the churrasco they have a single cut churrasco where you choose one cut , full churrasco which include the all you can eat meats, market table, soup bar and unlimited sides of mashed potatoes, yucca fries, caramelized banana and those delicious cheese muffin breads. read more

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Sitting at the bar was amazing! I was very happy with the service and our server was amazing. We decided to order some drinks (Strawberry Hibiscus Caipirinha & Skinny Caipirinha). Strawberry was to die for! We got two $6 bites (Brazilian Empanadas - 4/5 and Spiced Chicken Sliders 5/5) Then decided to get two shareable plates (Warm Hearts of Palm and Spinach Dip - 3/5, the bread was kind of stale and the dip left much to be desired) and (Filet Mignon Board - 5/5 amazingggg!!! It was so tender and the salt on the board was a delicious touch.) Next time for the shareable plates I will get "the bone" as recommended by our server. Yes, I will be back. Ambiance was beautiful and I loved my entire experience at the bar with the limited menu. I thought prices were very fair and food/drinks were great. Can't wait to come back! read more

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No parking issues as it is within a larger shopibg center. I do believe the require reservations here as we had overhead them talking to another group when they arrived (this was around lunch on a weekday). We had made a reservation and we're sat around 5 minutes later. Not my first time at a Fogo but it was my first time doing lunch and at this location. Server was attentive and was great when trying to find the answer to a question I had but had forgotten a soft drink ordered and charged. Didn't really have the opportunity to remind but also had the charge removed easily. The meat options were ok, I think I saw the same 8-10 options, some were really salty but overall, not bad. I had a email where i did have an option for one upgrade otem and we chose the lobster which was delicious. I think some room for improvement for the location itself overall. read more

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Fogo de Chao, after years without a Hampton Roads presence, finally opened a location in the Pembroke area of Virginia Beach in late May. I was able to celebrate my birthday at Fogo less than two weeks after they opened. Having dined at a Fogo in Minneapolis, I came in with high expectations. The Fogo in Minneapolis is huge, not to mention beautiful. I came in on a Friday night and their staff treated our party like royalty. Upon entering the VB Fogo, this venue is much smaller (they took over Romano's Macaroni Grill), although their interior looks amazing. Going back to its smaller size, there were times when the walkways were tight, tight to the point where I actively had to move over or squeeze in to make it through. So anytime they're near or at full capacity, it will be tough to get around. This is an issue since people are constantly going to and fro. Service is impeccable. Everyone was friendly, informative, moved with purpose and generally made a concerted effort to make my mom and I feel at home. Of course, they also went the full nine for me because of my birthday, so Fogo will always score high in the customer service department. The biggest issue with this Fogo, and I will attribute it to them still being brand new, is the food. There were inconsistencies there - some of their proteins were overcooked to the point of being dry and tough. The items that were on point were very good and, of course, you can eat until your heart's (er, stomach) content. I don't have much of an appetite, though, so I quickly got to a point where I was forcing myself to eat, haha. Overall, my initial (and only visit thus far) visit is a 3.5-4 star experience. Despite playing roulette with the doneness of their proteins, this was a memorable experience, and I'm confident that their food will all be up to par in time. Thank you, Fogo de Chao, for a fun birthday experience! JV read more

First off the restaurant is beautiful, clean lines great decor. Our server Bailey is fantastic!!! Great energy super friendly. The food was delightful. Everything we had tasted amazing. Of course there were favorites, the beef picana and filet were by far my favorite meats. An absolutely delightful experience that ended on a creme brulee dessert. read more

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I kind of struggled a bit with this review mainly b/c of a few simple things. First - the meat cuts were pretty good. Once the meat starts flowing, it really picks up. Quality of the cooks and cuts varied (as expected) and some cuts are just astounding. Service - varied a bit depending on visit. Our first time here the servers were super awesome. Second time, not the same level, but still pretty decent. Where I struggled - and I know it's everywhere... the cost of this is pretty hard to take in. We went all in on our experience and I always like to get the special butter with it. The one thing I can't figure out is why the butter takes nearly 20-30 minutes before it ever arrives. If it's a special add-on, why not add it on at the beginning. If you can roll this way and spend like this, hey cool more props to ya.. but just like most things, it's pretty up there for what you get. Overall, it's pretty decent. Definitely a 'special occasion' type place for us but even then, the competition for this type of market is pretty fierce - especially in this area. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of experience overall to cost: 3.5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Nice decor around. Very pragmatic in terms of seating as it's setup for maximum number of seats possible with little to nothing else. Think - cafeteria with nice decor Repeat customer: yeah Dog Friendly: no read more

Came back for Valentine's Day. Food was great and service was better than last time. Place is clean modern and parking isn't bad. read more

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The restaurant is aesthetically beautiful, the lighting features were beautiful. We had reservations and it was a bit of a wait to be seated. Once seated we waited about 10 minutes before someone acknowledged us. The food was okay. The meats were tough and some lacked flavor. The crab cake was okay it had a lot of bread crumb filling. Service was really slow. The mashed potatoes came out after we were done with our meals. This is probably a one and done for me. read more

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This review is a 3.5. The food was very good, only one piece of meat was overcooked, everything else was delicious. We were seated on time with our reservations. The server was fine when she took our order then her service went to $hit. The meat carvers came frequently and were very courteous. However our dishes weren't removed, our drinks empty and our server nowhere in sight. We waited a long time for her to replenish drinks, remove plates and take our desert order. Finally I asked the hostess for help. The hostess was great. She cleaned up, took our desert order, and replenished drinks. Then she told us our server would bring us our deserts. After another long wait, our server brought us deserts without a word. Well after we were done, she finally brought our bill. After another long wait the manager picked up our payment. This would have been a 4-5 star review if the server was more attentive. At almost $100/person, I expect corresponding service. The ambiance is just fine. read more

Food = 4/5 Service = 3/5 Ambiance = 3/5 We came here for our anniversary dinner and did overall have a lovely time. Our server was friendly and was attentive for the first hour, but that waned as the night went on. He did arrange for us to have a wonderful dessert, which we appreciated immensely! We started with the strawberry hibiscus capirinha and a yellowbird. Both were fine, but nothing spectacular. The food is a solid 4/5. The sides at the cold bar were all very good, the hot sides brought to the table were decent (we didn't love the plantains), and most of the meat was excellent. My husband and I both did the "full churrasco ", never having been here before. The "meat officers", as I have lovingly dubbed them, were attentive but some of them need a bit more training with detecting level of doneness and what to serve for what someone is asking. Most of the meat was delicious apart from the garlic steak which was truly ALL fat. I don't know how you could serve something up that was that inedible. The ambiance is vibrant and lively, but the hostesses need a bit more tact in treatment of patrons. Additionally a woman seated by herself near the bar had her phone on speaker, which was probably at volume 10, having a conversation while dining. I'm sorry, that is unacceptable for someone to not have said anything to her. For folks who are dropping $200 on a meal, a little quality control please! We thought not being able to box the rest of the food on our plate was tacky. It invites a level of gluttony and waste that we were not fond of. Fogo was nice for a one-time experience, but we won't return. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Too many waiters asking the same questions and none paying attention to the complaints previously made. Chairs are greasy with meat juice. Seats are poorly placed, chair got bumped repeatedly. The meat was not good and came out super slow. The sides were nice. The waffles were very good. Meh at best. read more

Here is the good and the bad. We have been going to Fogo De Chao the past 15 years usually in the DC location, which is wonderful usually around April after the cherry blossoms !! However, since we moved to Va Beach, we tried this location. The place is very nice and atmosphere is very luxurious. **Now here's the Bad or improvements needed 1) customer service was subpar: reason being is they mostly served chicken- as steak was limited to top sirloin and bottom sirloin which came often as I mentioned to the server I don't wanna eat chicken anymore as I thought I can to eat steak here - 2) the server of the meats did mention as only bottom sirloin n top came back- that's it - I know more cuts are available- 3) VA b location forgot our they mentioned it in the beginning, and in the end forgot and just gave us the check to pay - DC never forgot our anniversary and very very attentive to detail and service. - I hope VA beach can rebound back thanks read more

Fogo de Chão - Fogo de chao va beach - Brazilian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I went to a Fogo in DC about 10 years ago so I remember the basic idea and their amazing salad bar. We came in for Sunday dinner to celebrate my dad's birthday. He lives in rural VA and they don't have anything like this there. We all (four adults) got the Churrasco dinner which is about $69 per person and includes their delicious salad bar and non-stop meats. I loved the salad bar - their street corn, fresh green salad, and chicken salad were soooo good! Service wasn't great. It started strong and then our server disappeared, another server got us basic things like drink refills and removed a plate or two but, for about 40 minutes aside from the meat coming by, we were ignored. It ended up my husband had to go find someone to ask for dessert menu for my dad who we were there for his birthday and ask them to come bus our table. This place is too expensive ($300+ for four adults) for them not to be paying attention and bussing the plates and stopping to ask if you need more sides, or anything at all. My dad enjoyed the meal and they did eventually bring him a birthday dessert which was the Tres Leches cake which was very, very good. read more

Fogo de Chão - Tres Leches Cake. Delicious - Brazilian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Apparently, making reservations means nothing here. Stay away unless you want to wait.

Loved it overall! My husbae is an eater!! I made reservations 3 weeks in advance for the Saturday before Father's Day. Reservations for 2 at 4pm. I figured we'd go early to avoid the rain and traffic during this holiday weekend. And I'm glad we did. Our experience was perfect! The only hiccup was the service. Because of the cost and plentiful staff presence, I thought service would be nothing less than stellar. Nevertheless, this did not take away from the 5 star experience. We chose the full experience and already plan to return again. My favorites; bacon wrapped chicken and ribeye. I loved the black beans and rice from the bar! My dessert wasn't bad either. We spent about 2 hours here and left pleasantly full. Parking was a bit crazy. We parked closer to Nordstrom Rack and walked over. Although we had reservations, we still had to wait an additional 15 minutes before we sat to dine. The restroom was tidy... As well as the restaurant itself. On this day, the restaurant was fully booked, when asked to sit at the bar. I guess reservations are needed for the bar area too. I definitely recommend you check out this place. Come hungry and don't forget it's gonna cost you a hefty dollar. Plan ahead... Have fun and enjoy life :) read more

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YOU NEED RESERVATIONS. We made the reservations about two months in advance. When we arrived, there were several guests turned away because they did not have reservations. This place is expensive. But go here for special occasions. We went for my birthday with some friends. One of the friends I went with is Brazilian and it was nice to have explanations of everything. The service was wonderful, never had to ask for refills and they promptly removed dishes from the table. The inside of the restaurant is very elegant. They made the best of the former macaroni grill! We loved the all you can eat salad bar. The options were fresh and constantly replenished by staff. I ordered one of the strawberry drinks, it was very good. They even gave me a crème brûlée cheesecake for free for my birthday. This was wonderful. Everything we ate was good. I can't wait for our next special occasion. read more

Fogo de Chão - The strawberry mixed drink - Brazilian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Make a reservation. We did, and we were seated almost immediately. This is a smaller Fogo de Chão location--very busy, but well run. The market table was good, though smaller than other locations. There were plenty of gluten-free options available, which was appreciated. The other two members of our party enjoyed the full experience. Jay was our server and clearly had a lot of tables, often pulled in multiple directions--but she handled it beautifully. Water glasses stayed full, and the sides for the table remained hot throughout the meal. This is not an everyday dining spot--it's a special-occasion meal. The food, the atmosphere, and the overall experience absolutely made it worth it. read more

Make sure you have a reservation. This location is still fairly new and walk in is not ideal. We set our reservation 24 hours in advance and we sat as soon as we showed up, no waiting for "table to get cleaned". The restaurant was pretty busy but with all that the manager was around constantly. A drink we ordered didn't show up with the drinks ordered and the manager came around very quickly, made sure we got that drink and continued to stick around to make sure there were no further concerns. Definitely felt taken care of, our server was very friendly as well. Food quality was exactly as expected, tasty!. Correct temp on all meats requested and we were even able to request a meat cut that had yet to come by our table. Place was very clean, not too loud and we never felt rushed to leave even after our last round of meats and we were just finishing our drinks. read more

Our family came into town and we decided to check out this new restaurant that opened up a few months ago. We tried to get reservations for what seemed like weeks and finally a spot popped up so we quickly snagged it. When we arrived we noticed how clean it was! Beautifully decorated and the assigned meat staff seemed to be working together like a well oiled machine! The Market Bar was plentiful, colorful, fresh, and enticing! Large selection of fresh salad fixings like lettuce, tomatoes and shelled edamame, prepared salads like chicken and potato salad, vegetables like steamed broccoli and asparagus, roasted veggies like cauliflower, artichokes, and eggplant, fresh fruits like papaya, kiwi, jalapeño watermelon, pomegranate, and pineapple, sauces, meats like prosciutto, salami, mortadella, and smoked salmon, cheeses like fresh chunked parmigiana, blue cheese, and manchego, bread&butter, bacon, two soups (black bean w/pork sausage, and tomato), rice, and several accoutrements! The cards were turned over to Green and a steady service of staff walked around with skewers of chorizo sausage, chicken thighs and legs, garlic chicken and steak, chicken and steak wrapped in bacon, lamb, picanha, sirloin, pork belly, cheese w/honey drizzle, and more. There was not a lack of meat service, it was very well done, and the meats brought out were highly seasoned and hot. One thing we all noticed was how drinks were not filled unless waiving a server down and asking which we had to do a couple times throughout our meal cause the glasses are pretty small so it's very easy to drink your water glass within a few drinks. At first we were just politely waiting for our five glasses to be refilled but noticed it wasn't gonna happen unless politely waiving down someone and requesting more water. I don't like bothering staff, so I wish they had some sort of water and ice refill station where guests can just refill themselves or leave a full pitcher at every table cause I noticed we weren't the only ones with that problem. Overall we all had a very wonderful time enjoying all of what Fogo de Chão had to offer. I hope this restaurant remains successful, and we will definitely be back again!!! read more

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First time visiting Fogo, but not my first Brazilian steakhouse. LOCATION/ATMOSPHERE: Parking lot was pretty crowded, we came for brunch on a Sunday. Right off of Virginia Beach Blvd, you can't miss it on this busy street. The inside of this restaurant is spacious and really well kept. I wouldn't come super dressed up but you'd fit right in if you did. SERVICE: Excellent service, I must say. One of the best I've had in Hampton Roads. We made a reservation (recommend) for 11:30am brunch and I'm glad we did. Our server was attentive, the manager (I think) came to ask how we were doing, and the server's assistance were quick about removing dirty plates. FOOD: The food didn't disappoint. The brunch AYCE option we picked was $53/person. My family and I aren't over-eaters, so I don't think we'd come for dinner to pay $70+ per person. I just don't think that would be worth the amount we eat. The meat was excellent - I think the garlic steak was one of my favs. They have an excellent selection at the self-serve bar. I also indulged on their Happy Hour caipirinha :P I recommend. Will I come back? Sure, but only for brunch. read more

We recently selected the Fogo in Virginia Beach for my daughter's birthday. The salad bar - my favorite anywhere - was excellent as always. And on this occasion, their service was very good with the waitress visiting regularly, responding to quickly to our requests, and even remembering to keep our table stocked with plantains which are a favorite of my daughter's. The only minor downside was the cheese bread which is normally unexcelled, but today was not hot, even after we obtained replacements. (Not sure what was going on there since this is one of the most unique and delectable sides they offer. There are actually You Tube videos on it.) The various meat selections were also plentiful and hot, though some were not quite as favorable as usual. They were decent today, but they have been much better. There were a couple of unexpected items being served - grilled cheese chunks drizzled with honey, and roasted slices of pineapple which were both incredible flavor treats. Finally, Fogo normally provides one of their wonderful deserts free for birthdays. But for todays event, they packed it up 'to go' (though we had not asked for that) and unceremoniously left it along with the check. We were all puzzled by that because they usually make quite a show of presenting the desert with a candle and Happy Birthday written in icing on the plate. They even offer to take photos of the group. This time, it was a missed opportunity for Fogo to put a bow on what is normally a memorable celebration there. However, overall, our meal and experience was the best that it has ever been at this Fogo location, and I will eagerly look forward to our next visit. read more

Great service in an elegant setting with fresh, great, delicious food! Staff was exceptional!!! We ordered the Deluxe and Ultimate Churasco. The staff was busy, so we had to flag them down at times for drinks and the check, but otherwise, they were very accommodating! The food as usual was fresh for the Marketplace salad bar and the beef and lamb as well! It is a lot of food, so you might want to hold off on lunch or breakfast just to make sure you have room for dinner. It's a great place to spend time wit read more

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Husband and I had a great date night! It's definitely expensive but if you actually eat enough meats, you'll make your money back. The service was great, we had two servers going back and forth which was nice. The cold bar is great but they need to work on their meats... everything was overcooked and DRY. Very unfortunate. read more

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Yesterday I continued my birthday month celebrations at Fogo de Chão with two of my closest friends, and it was such a wonderful experience from beginning to end. We did the full churrasco experience, and everything we tried was delicious. The filet mignon was incredibly tender and flavorful, and I also really enjoyed the chicken breast and chicken thigh, which were both juicy and well seasoned. Before the meal even really got started, they brought out their warm rolls, and I have to say they were hands-down some of the best rolls I've ever had at a restaurant. They were soft, and warm, and I honestly wish I could have bought a dozen to take home. The mashed potatoes they served were also exceptional. They were incredibly creamy, rich, and full of buttery flavor -- easily some of the best mashed potatoes I've had dining out. I also ordered one of their passionfruit cocktails, and it was excellent. It was refreshing, well balanced, and paired perfectly with the meal. I would absolutely order it again. The Market Table had a beautiful variety of fresh options, and everything was well maintained and constantly refreshed. What really stood out to me was how attentive the staff and management were. Management came by our table regularly to check on us and make sure everything was going well, which made the experience feel very thoughtful and personal. Believe it or not, my favorite part of the entire meal was actually the basil dressing they serve. It was so flavorful and paired perfectly with the chicken breast. I loved it so much that I came home determined to figure out how to recreate it so I can use it on my own salads. They also surprised me with a chocolate cake for my birthday with "Happy Birthday" written on the plate, which was such a sweet and memorable touch. The atmosphere was upscale yet comfortable, and we never felt rushed. It was the perfect place to celebrate, and I'm so glad I chose to spend part of my birthday month here. I'm already looking forward to coming back. read more

I have been waiting months to try this place and I finally got the chance to go this past weekend! Reservations are highly recommended 1-2 weeks in advance so be aware. Bring your appetite! There's no strict dress code but would recommend business casual. I almost wore crocs here and glad I didn't (LOL). There's a few different dining options here including two levels of AYCE and you can also order a la carte as well. We opted for the full churrasco experience for 65 PP. This includes full access to the market table and various Brazilian sides. The selection of meat offerings are pretty good IMO! I believe we saw at least 8 different meat offerings including: lamb chops, ribeye, top sirloin, pork belly, chickens, sausage and a few more variations of lamb and beef. I would saw there were a few stand out meat options for us and the rest were good but nothing too out of ordinary. There were times where the meats kept coming and a couple of times where we had to wait a little for someone to come by. There were MULTIPLE times where we both said we really wanted a small piece of meat and still got a sizable cut... not sure if they didn't hear us but we really just wanted a small sample/didn't want to waste! I really enjoyed the market side buffet line because it had quite a variety of side dishes like candied bacon, soups, breads, prosciutto, cheeses, salads, fruits, pickled vegetables, Brazilian potatoes, etc - quite a nice selection of stuff. There were a couple of times where we had to wait awhile for service but our waiter was apologetic about the delay. You can also request for dipping sauces as well! When we went, there was someone coming by table-side (hi Ray!) to make cocktails and mocktails. He made us a DELICIOUS mocktail with strawberries which I will order every time I go here. Lastly, we came to celebrate my wife's birthday and we got a complementary dessert which was VERY generous and tasty! We got to choose the tres leches cake which was moist. can't wait to come back and try their brunch offering! SN: they do NOT have grilled pineapples. read more

Went this evening to celebrate my fiancé and I's anniversary. We made a last-minute reservation and were seated within 15 minutes, which was pretty impressive considering there was a large group dining there. Unfortunately, that's where everything went downhill. Our waitress was friendly, but the service overall was extremely poor. It took a long time just to get water, and my fiancé ordered a beverage that sat empty for most of the meal. We had to track down staff for refills, and he didn't receive one until we were finished eating. The all-you-can-eat bar looked impressive, but the food itself was very sparse and mediocre. I ordered the salmon, which lacked flavor and was a little tough. My fiancé ordered the meat service and was given one tiny slice of steak that was mostly fat. I honestly wish I had taken a picture because it was almost laughable. The meat server never returned to our table to offer him additional servings. What bothered us most, though, was how another table was treated. We were seated beside a group of older guests, and one woman repeatedly asked for water because she needed it for medical reasons. It took far too long for anyone to bring it. Later, when the group got up to visit the bar, we overheard the waitress mocking the woman's request and complaining about her having an "attitude," which she absolutely did not. Meanwhile, it was very obvious that the staff's main focus was a large table nearby, with multiple servers constantly surrounding them while other tables were left waiting for basic service like water, refills, and food. We paid the bill, left still hungry, and unfortunately will not be returning. read more

We spent Valentine's Day at Fogo de Chão VAB, and it was a wonderful experience. The atmosphere felt festive but not chaotic, and the service was attentive all evening. The meats were consistently tender and well-seasoned, the Market Table was fresh and beautifully presented, and the drinks were absolutely delicious. A special dinner that truly felt worth celebrating. read more

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Highly recommend having reservations to avoid a long wait. I would consider the ambiance to be fine dining - perfect for a date night, corporate business dinner, or celebration. Variety of different meats - steak, chicken, pork, lamb. They also have a buffet bar with salad, fruit, and deli meat. read more

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If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. In our 1.5hrs of being there, the people only came around 7 times... 7 times in 1.5hrs??? I paid $67 to get several different meat choices and people coming to the table every few minutes but the service was terrible and even the meats were repeated. 2 out of the 7 times weren't even meat either, it was grilled pineapple and cheese.... To top it off, they tried charging us for water even though they only offered us "distilled" and "sparkling". We asked for distilled and then saw a $20 charge for mineral water on our bill, which we had to fight to get off. This was a shit show and I am extremely disappointed. Not worth the hype AT ALL. Manager gave us attitude as we left, and from these other reviews that seems quite normal. read more

Can someone say Happy Hour all day everyday!!!! When you're not in the mood for for a ton of food and walking around. Stop in for happy hour. I went in a Wednesday. around 6. No wait!! The happy hour menu includes $10 cocktails, $6 bar bites and shareable and indulgent plates that range from $13 to $115! I started with the Strawberry Hibiscus caprianha. Such a refreshing cocktail! Must be good to everyone because I watched the bartender make soooo many that night. Then I had the lobster and shrimp tacos. There were 3 that were served chilled in lettuce wraps with peppers and pickled onions. Add a squeeze of lime and they were perfect. A light snack for a hot summer day. The waitress also brought me some of the AMAZING( complimentary) cheese bread. Small little popover type bites. savory and piping hot. Next I ordered the braised beef sliders. 2 mini sliders served with a garlic aioli. These are good. Lots of flavor but some of the pieces of meat seemed little burnt. But I still really enjoyed them. Can't wait to go back to try a couple more items. read more

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The meat was tender and juicy. The salad bar was fresh with great ingredients. Waiter were attentive. The dining area was beautiful. read more

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