Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

We came at 5:15 pm on Saturday in the past we had poor experience with service and food, but today was exceptional. We had attentive servers, Emily and Denise, and the meat servers came to us quite regularly. The only issue was getting enough water, but once got the attention of our wait staff all was well. The are were 6 of us (3 adults 3 kids) and all were satisfied. The chocolate brigadero was rich and delicious. We left hardly anything on our dessert plates. And the cream brûlée had a nice crack.

Great place to try steak, especially if you love variety. They offer a wide selection of meats, each cooked to perfection and brought right to your table. The all-you-can-eat style makes the price feel totally worth it, you can sample as much as you like. The atmosphere is lively, and the service is excellent. Definitely a fun and filling experience for any meat lover!

I come here pretty often! I love the food and the atmosphere…. Its hard to give a review only for one server because all of them are amazing!!! But Greta, Taylor and May are my favorites…. :)

Four of us spent a fantastic evening with our server, Miguel. He was attentive, funny, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to be with. Three of us had the Indulgent Churrasco, which is unlimited meat, sides that include fried corn meal, plantains, and garlic mashed potatoes. There was a choice, one of: Butter-Bathed Lobster Tail, Black Truffle Butter, All Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, or Roasted Bone Marrow. We chose the lobster, crab cake, and bone marrow. The crab cake was less inspired than the other options, and the marrow was very thin, there was more flavor from the vinegar than the marrow. My wife ordered the Seared Tofu and Sesame Black Bean Pasta, but was unaware that this dish was served cold, and was uninterested in it, Miguel was very apologetic and removed the dish, both from the table and the bill. He offered to bring another entree, all the while being gracious and helpful. The Churrasco experience came with choice of desert, we selected the Chocolate Molten Cake, Crème Brûlée, Cheesecake Brûlée, and Tres Leches Cake. All were outstanding, we collectively decided the Cheesecake Brûlée was the winner of the four options. Tips are pooled, which makes sense given that 5-8 different people are likely to visit your table (assuming you selected the Churrasco option) with food, to bring drinks refills, or clear plates. I highly recommend the experience, having various meats carved on-demand at your table really creates a unique dining experience. Note: there is a salad bar, but we came for the carnivore experience and skipped the salad bar completely.

The variety of meats they are rotating are really great. It's always a perfect medium rare when they come around. The salad bar is stocked with many fresh ingredients, cheeses and deli meats. They offer cheesy bread, plantains and mashed potatoes to your table. It's always been a great experience hence the bad reviews about waiting for a table. It seems as long as you make a reservation we'll in advance and have your entire party ready, they will seat you. The staff are nice , multiple waiters and waitresses come by and ask how the food was and if we needed anything. Someone came over with a tablet with a code that we scanned and asked to leave a review. Even though I was going to do it anyways, it could come off not genuine if they are walking around asking for reviews.

I reserved a table for 7, and it was a novel experience if you haven't been to a brazilian steakhouse before. I wouldn't say any of the cuts were outstanding. There were some good ones and some bad ones. The lamb picahna was pretty good, but we didn't like the bone in ribeye as it was tough and dry, and the bottom sirloin was too salty iirc. Could be worth visiting if you're a big eater and know what cuts to go for. Also, the name is fun to say :)

Fabulous, attentive servers; constant round but the meat servers; generous salad bar options; delicious desserts. This location validated parking. I will definitely be back!

My beautiful wife and I celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary here! All of the food was extremely fresh and delicious. Some might even describe the meat as well-done (rare 😉). They even treated us a to a free desert for our special occasion! Thanks to Gary and Taylor for great service!

I had a wonderful experience today at fogo Belleuve. Food was amazing, drinks were on point. But what top it all was this server Kelly. Her passion with anything was AMAZING. I highly recommend you request her, if your ever need of a a good time and great service. Thanks!

Incredible food, incredible service courtesy of Jazmine. Will return. Ordered the all you can eat and ate all that I could.

It's been a minute since I've been here and I had a blast the first time around and I tell you what, this place has held up nicely. It's a large area with lots of windows and very cute decor We went on a very veerrryy busy Saturday evening (6:30) the place was packed but everyone was super nice and on point! These guys run like a very well oiled machine, nicely done! Big shout out to all the servers and the manager on the floor that made sure we got served the cut we were waiting for. We also had a server do the same in telling you these guys are amazing I will say initially I didn't like the idea of being so close to the kitchen BUT it turned out to be great! Because we got first dibs on all the freshly cooked piping hot meats hehehe who knew. We had the all you can eat menu option sans seafood and the best cuts were, Sirloin (bottom), Rib eye, Lamb & Lamb chop in that order, everything was cooked perfectly (lamb chop was a tad over) but beautifully seasoned yum! The cuts id stay away from were the Filet mignon & Top sirloin Will gladly be back!

Came here for their Happy Hour at 1:00pm and was already impressed by the interior I see. It's very clean and inviting. Place is quiet and our party of 4 really enjoyed hearing each other in conversation. Our server led us to an area for Happy Hour patrons, near the bar by the window. Food is delicious and filling even in small portions. We ordered from the Shareable Plates menu. LOBSTER & SHRIMP TACOS WARM HEARTS OF PALM AND SPINACH DIP THE BONE LAMB LOLLIPOPS FILET MIGNON BOARD A complimentary Chocolate Brigadeiro came our way when the server knew we were celebrating a birthday!

Food was good. Meat was a bit dry, but not bad. It was a good one time experience. It was fun having people come around offering different cuts of meats. Neat concept. That said, our main waitress was pretty terrible. I've never had a server so disinterested in...well...serving. For that reason alone, I won't be making another trip. Dropped $400 for 6 people. Underwhelming, unfortunately. Was hoping for a better experience

Let me just name my bias right off the bat: I prefer Texas de Brasil. While I'm glad I got to try this place, it left me wanting a lot more. Pricing wise, Fogo is slightly cheaper but you can tell - the buffet area with all the little sides left a lot to be desired. The beans were watered down, the rice was bland, and the soup was tomato. You can't compare that to TDB's lobster bisque. The cold meats, specifically the prosciutto, had an odd color. The mortadela was fine. The choice of cheeses was lackluster - TDB has manchego, for crying out loud! And no scalloped potatoes either. Boo. The meats is where my husband and I disagree on. He liked Fogo's meats more because they do season them better than TDB - HOWEVER, the meat quality was pretty bad in my opinion. A quarter of my plate was used up to house fats, tendons, etc. I couldn't chew through most of the meats. Some good ones were the lamb and the sirloin, but the rest were just bad quality to me. As far as everything else goes, our server was really pleasant and engaging. The servers that go around with the meats were very attentive, specially after we began to speak Spanish to them. The restaurant is very nice and the parking is right around the corner, so that's useful. We were sat in a tiny area between a big table and a server's stop, and the carpet smelled like wet dog. Like I said, I have my preferences but I can understand why some may really like this place.

Brazilian steakhouses can be so fun and enjoyable if done right but I'm not sure that fogo really hits the mark for me. First, and most importantly, the meats just don't really meet my expectations for a restaurant whose specialty is meat. They have a lot of options but honestly I really only enjoy 2 or 3 depending on the day (garlic picanha and top sirloin). I've been to fogo 3 times but I feel like they are inconsistent with the flavors of each cut. For example, last time I really enjoyed the classic picanha but this time I felt like it lacked flavor. While they are cooked well and have a good variety in doneness, I think a lot of cuts that are usually pretty flavorful at other restaurants just fall short for me here. I also am aware that it is part of the business model to fill you up with cheaper sides and at the salad bar but I can't get behind bringing all the extra sides to each table without asking diners if they want it. I have yet to see a table actually eat most of these and I can't help but think about the amount of wasted food it causes. The caramelized bananas are yummy but it just feels like a huge waste. I usually don't comment on things being stocked because I understand that restaurants get crazy and there usually isn't anyone specifically assigned to restock bathrooms but I went in today and there was no toilet paper in 2/3 stalls and only one soap dispenser with soap in it. The highlight of my lunch was the Brazilian lemonade, I do recommend that! I think Brazilian steakhouses are a fun experience but only if the restaurant is really hitting most of the marks. For me the price point doesn't make sense with the flavor of the meats and I usually find myself a little disappointed when I leave. For the price we're paying, I would rather pick out one delicious steak at another restaurant.

Had dinner on a Saturday evening with a large party. Our server Daniel was phenomenal. He was attentive, kind, helpful & so funny. We explained how their menu worked & offered suggestions. Try the virgin mango habanero mojito. Delicious. Our table got complimentary dessert which was so thoughtful since we were having a late mother's day celebration. The slight downside to this place is that its soo loud you can barely hear each other. But honestly, the customer service was top!

My faith has been restored in the $10 burger. I thought such a thing was extinct. Who knew Fogo de Chao has an all-day, every day happy hour (for bar and patio diners). And you don't need to buy alcohol to get in on the happy hour/bar menu. I'm a team player, and got a N.A. Heineken. The also have some mocktails and a "alcohol removed" sparking wine. Mionetto? But back to the burger. I was actually at Lincoln Square South a week ago to see a movie upstairs. And I had the great misfortune to have the worst burger I've ever paid money for at Great State Burger. Great State Burger is a sham of a travesty of two mockeries of a sham. That place made me mad. I had seen the all-day happy hour sign at Fogo de Chao. I was intrigued. And I wanted to prove to myself that a restaurant, even in the Seattle area, can serve a decent burger at the $10 mark. The "picanha" burger at Fogo de Chao is just that, a decent burger at a super fair price. The meat is ground in house from what I think is the sirloin cut of beef. You can tell the patty is hand formed. It was cooked to my desired temperature and lacked nothing. It wasn't the greatest burger ever, but again it's $10 and I think you get more than you pay for. I did get a side of fries instead of the crispy polenta. I didn't ask for the substitution, so not sure why it happened. But not a big deal. The fries themelves were forgettable, but all I wanted to was to believe in an honest burger again. The bartender did give me a little side of their mini rolls. I'm not sure what else to call them. The are tiny little objects that are somewhere between buttery dinner rolls and popovers/Yorkshire pudding. They are dangerous. I could eat a dozen if nobody was looking. Fogo de Chao is a really nice space. Modern and well designed. I chose to go at an off peak hour so I just sat myself at the bar which only had few other people. If I had family in town and a special occasion, this would be the spot. They pay attention to the food quality and service here. There is validated parking in the same building, but the Lincoln Square South parking garage is a little claustrophic for my taste. I parked across the street at Bellevue Square Mall and did some window shopping before finding the skybridges to walk through the shopping mall and Westin? . And then going back to my car I just crossed the street. If you haven't thought about Fogo de Chao for a late lunch or brunch give them a try.

This was my first time visiting Fogo de Chão, and I came for Sunday brunch with my husband. From start to finish, the service was outstanding--everyone we interacted with was incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and were enjoying our time. The food was excellent! The self-serve fresh salad bar had a great variety, and of course, the meats were delicious. The pão de queijo (cheese bread) was also a standout--so good! This would be a great spot to celebrate a special occasion. It's more than just a meal--it's an experience. Highly recommend!

Personally, I'm not a fan of this location after being in a handful of locations globally. The Pao de queijo served Was not fresh. All the dishes were extremely heavily seasoned, and left me very thirsty after the meal. The lamb chop was not bad and the capirinha was great. And all other dishes were heavy and I would probably not order again

We always have the best time visiting Fogo De Chao in Bellevue. The staff go above and beyond to ensure that you're taken care of. Kids under 6 years old eat free and 7-12 are half price. Such an amazing deal for families and we all leave with happy, full bellies. The market table is our family's favorite stop of the whole meal. Our kids load up on charcuterie and fruits. I definitely have more than my fair share of their peppered bacon. It's a more upscale spot in downtown Bellevue and a great place for celebrations like anniversaries and birthdays.

Not worth the price at all. Meat was dry and salty, there was one or two cuts that tasted good including the lamb chop. Our party of 9 got the most expensive all you can eat option and it was totally not worth it. The service was also not the best, servers kept skipping our table when one person requested well done meats. The sides (crab cake, lobster tail) were super underwhelming and fishy for this being an upscale restaurant. Take your money and go somewhere else to eat.

Went to lunch with my son today. I really like this restaurant . Yummy, although as with all restaurants it's pretty expensive now 80plus $ for lunch. But it is all you can eat if you choose that option Service is quite good and attentive. Restaurant including rest rooms are well maintained. I especially like their market fresh table. Definitely recommend. Free garage parking for 2 hours if you validate the parking ticket at the restaurant

This place is fantastic! Not only does it satisfy all my carnivore needs but the service is amazing! I've been to this place a couple of times and I've enjoyed it so much! The meats are perfect and their selection is very wide and delicious! I will definitely be back, doesn't even have to be a special occasion... just when I want some delicious meat cuts!

Service was excellent Olga and Taylor were great making sure we were taken care of, food was excellent

I've been to other locations before, however this was my first visit to this one. As usual it was pretty busy for dinner and highly recommend making a reservation. It was especially busy since they were running a $40 dinner special (there is a smaller selection of meats but still offered lots of great items that I found more than adequate) and you still get the full salad bar. The interior here is lovely with an upscale feel. The salad bar is in the middle closer to the front and our table was the perfect location. The restaurant is rather big and you have to walk a little further if you're sitting at the back. As I said it was busy but the wait staff was pretty attentive and nice. Our waiter took the time to explain things to us and answer questions. Sometimes they were a little slow bringing us what we asked for but otherwise couldn't complain. In line with the other locations, the meats were cooked just right and I just wanted to eat everything! Very good selection and variety of both meats and salad bar items. I was pleased with this visit and I definitely left feeling full and satisfied. It's also nice that it's in the mall so you can shop if you please and there is an underground parking lot.

Have been to this location so many times obviously for different occasions :)) and we typically do reservations but, there were a couple of times when we had walked in and there was a short wait but, they'll get you seated asap! I love love their food bar aka what I call the appetizer area, I never get sick of it and will always go back for a 2nd to a 3rd plate! I do enjoy the rotating steaks and can definitely ask to alter how you like them done but, there will be a short wait time on it. Everybody is always attentive whenever we go, meaning they're; checking on our beverages, wanting to try (x) steak, if need to order anything else, etc. I don't usually wander my eyes around too much in the place since I'm always so focus on the food but, it does seem cozy! I'm telling you once I'm inside the place I'm there to enjoy my time and eat!!!

For the uninitiated, Brazilian Churrasco is conceptually an all-you-can-eat meat buffet where servers walk around with meats on a skewer shoveling it onto your plate until you're crying to tap out. For my second visit here, we went in as a large group for dinner on a weekday. Would recommend reservations, as this place was popping off. If you come here and don't go for the Full Churrasco experience, go ahead and walk yourself right out of the restaurant [because that's the whole point]. The good: -Pretty good selection of meats, and staff was attentive about getting the variety cycled through. -Notable meats include: ribeye, picanha, and sausage. -Brazilian sides (mashed potatoe, yucca fries) were quite good. -Service was spot-on all night. -Tres Leches is a top-3 in my book. The not so good: -The Market Table selection (salad buffet bar, etc.) wasn't up to the caliber of the restaurant price point. As a seasoned veteran at these places, I avoid the chicken, bacon-wrapped and garlic butter cuts for the ribeye and picanha exclusively. Meat to meat, your similarly priced steak house's will provide you a better cut of meat. However, Brazilian Churrasco is all about the experience itself more-so than the meats themselves.

Love the experience here. Unlimited is the way to go if you can eat all the different types of meat. The last time I went, I ordered the salmon and it came out great. Can't say enough good things about the bread (pao de quejo I think?). The services were bringing out different cuts/meats at a good frequency for my friends to enjoy. Everything tasted good and I'd be back

I came here for my birthday and had a great time! Special thanks to Miranda working the floor and getting us specific asks, and to our server Jose for the cute birthday decorations slice! I've come to this fogo before (and been to the chain in general plenty of times), and it's a good time. Plenty of options for meat and a decent array of items for the buffet bar. Their bathroom was a little messy, but overall we ate a lot and it was delicious!

Nice place . Quality food . I always try the salad bar, so nice and well done . The BBq is a bit salty

Amazing food, friendly hostess, and great customer service! This is the best Brazilian steakhouse I have been to! Incredible variety of choices of meat from different cuts. The salad bar has a great selection.

Do you want to get stuffed with meat? If you do this is the place for you! For the low price of 67 dollars you can gorge yourself while romantically staring into your partners eyes. We celebrated the purchase of our new family heirloom rug at Fogo de Chao and had the best service of our lives. David our server was attentive and had many great suggestions. We especially enjoyed the wagyu ribeye and the picanha. The inside was clean and comfortable. It's such a unique feeling, lots of organized hustle and bustle. We don't have a Brazilian steakhouse near us so this was a first for my husband and I. We highly recommend it. I will say I was pleasantly surprised, when we first entered the restaurant the hostess was quite rude and was chewing gum loudly and open mouthed. (Ew). Quickly, our server showed us this is not the norm for the restaurant. The rest of the wait staff worked well together and as a team for a cohesive experience.

Ordered the Market Table which was such an amazing price. We got excellent and over the top service from David who did such a great job making us feel right at home. Ordered the Picanha as well which was the perfect addition to our salad bar. I almost forgot that it also came with mashed potatoes. What a great value!

So if you are building, then this place is for you. The amount of protein I consumed last Saturday set me up for the week. A lot of different variety of meat and some veggies too. Food wise, it wasn't too bad. A good amount of side dishes including a salad bar, honey cheese (fire by the way) and cheese bread. The meat itself was okay, some cuts were great and tender. But some were definitely over cooked, they need to keep the consistency. But it is all you can eat so if you don't like the piece, you can always ask for another. It definitely leaned towards the saltier side though, which I didn't like too much. It made me not wanting to eat as much because of how salty some meats were. Drinks were decent. Service at first was meh, but I do feel like they are slightly understaffed at the hosts position. We had reserved a table but didn't get sat for an additional 20 plus minutes. So they kinda sucked but the waitress and meat servers were pretty on it. Ambiance is okay, they try for the high class feel. A lot of people there all the time. Overall, it's not bad for the experience. $70 per person is slightly on the higher end but I guess in this economy, it's kinda normal?

This is our first time, and we can't wait to go back! We went to brunch for my husband's birthday. We both did brunch Full Churrasco ($52 per-person) which includes the market table and Brazilian sides. Absolutely impeccable service by everyone that we talk to. The gauchos are frequent and carry plentiful amounts of delicious variations of meats. Run don't walk to this wonderful restaurant. We cannot wait to be back..

Having been to a much more authentic Brazilian steakhouse in Cincinnati, this one turned out to be a bummer. The place was an absolute zoo--far too many tables crammed too close together, frantic staff, and salad bar out of items. Our server forgot to put our dessert order in, realized it a half hour later, and then we waited another half hour for it to arrive. And speaking of dessert, THEY WILL NOT GIVE YOU A BOX TO BRING HOME LEFTOVERS even though dessert is ala carte. What a joke! Food was all over the place. Some of the meats were very good, especially the bacon wrapped chicken. The Caesar salad was terrible, as were the marinated mushrooms and fried polenta. The cheese bread was decent, but served cold. Considering the high price, I expected a much better experience. Edited to add: I contacted customer service via email twice, and no response . . .

9/10. I came here to celebrate my best friend's birthday! It was a wholesome experience! First off, the steak is amazing! They served great quality meat like steaks, lamb, bacon and chicken and they are all fantastic. All the meat are very nicely roasted and juicy and did not leave my mouth dry and salty. The food in the salad bar were surprisingly amazing with a wide variety of choices! I must say I really enjoyed the bread and also the plantain they served! They were the best that I have ever had! 8/10: Great service! They paid a very close attention to our need, especially we are a big table with over 15 people, they did not disappoint us when it comes to serving us meat, filling water and giving us more bread and plantain lol! Shout to the waiter that served our table, he did a wonderful job and made sure we are having a great time! They are all very polite and looking sharp! The waiters are very cute and handsome too hehe! 8/10: I have never been to a restaurant that is this gorgeous and beautiful! I believed that we went on a perfect timing during the golden hours! When the sun is shining through the window, I literally stop eating and have to take pictures of my friend because it almost feels like we are not in Seattle but in South France! Everything is very clean and classy. This place is in Bellevue Square (I think...) and seriously the best location! I would come back here again to celebrate big events!

Always great food here! My favorites are the Picaña and the grilled cheese. It's great for parties or couples. Being NY, it was fairly busy and loud. Our table service is always great. They were out of a few things.. salad bar items initially, coffee, and a few other drinks. There were a few parties waiting inside for tables when we walked in and one of the hostess wasn't paying attention, so it took us a few minutes to figure out how to check in. Otherwise, we stop in a few times a year and always enjoy our experience.

After reading the recent November- December reviews, I was nervous making a birthday reservation here. I was pleased that the service and the quality of the food we experienced were great! We were seated at the time of reservation and the meat kept coming. Our server, was super nice and made us feel welcome. It was a busy night, but the buffet was replenished and kept full. We came in after the Christmas (before the New Year). Definitely coming here during the holiday season --- especially during the Snow Flake lane might have contributed to the previous poor reviews. From our dining experience, there was definitely an improvement!

I remember having a wonderful experience when it was opened first time but I cannot honestly recommend this place anymore. The quality of the meats was subpar and the service was way too rushed. The chair had a hole as well. The salad bar was decent otherwise I would've given only two stars. - as soon as we sat they were bringing in different cuts of meat and felt it was very much rushed. I felt like I was dining in a cheap restaurant. - the meat quality was okay at its best and often was too rough or fatty - the overall vibe was also just okay. For $90+ pp meal including tax and tips I didn't deliver the experience.

Great place to come with a group of people. They can easily accommodate larger groups as it is a larger restaurant with lots of space. Sometimes it can be hard to track down a server once you get your food through. Usually have to wave down someone to get more water, tea, coffee. Otherwise, it's a great spot! You can never go wrong with the Churrasco & market table, especially when you're really hungry. The flat price for the all you can eat is a great deal.

We wanted the $39 special but for $10 we upgraded to Churrasco experience. For me, it was not necessary but out voted by the group. The green tag is right side up, they will come with meat. I like frank steak best and that only came once. Of cause why would you they want to serve that more than once. I like the salad bar because it has smoke salmon. I like their plantain and the bread that appetizer. The corn bread was very plain, you can add the spread butter. You will get meat/food coma. They gave us free birthday for everyone who was celebrating BD. Creme brûlée was good for finishing off the meal. Service was okay. I have to get up several times to ask for spoon, water, and even check. But once you get their attention, they are nice. I don't think I ate worth of $50.

Always ALOT of meat! Went with a manager group from work and food didn't disappoint, but didn't overwhelm. The salad/condiment bar is always a big hit, but remember to save stomach for all the meat courses! Most of the meat was tasty, but don't expect grade 'A' choices like a steakhouse. Don't forget the complimentary bread at the table and leave room for dessert!

Our waitress name Denesse ruined our dining experience. She constantly rolled her eyes and shook her head at us from beginning to the end. I was completely in shock. We were so kind, respectful and well dressed crowd. I was very upset my gratuity was included which she did not deserve!! The food on the other hand was really good and everyone that came by to cut the meat for you was amazing. There is a drink package for $138 pp. includes food and drinks but it's not worth it. The drinks came very very slow. I don't think I'll be coming back. Just my overall experience with my waitress I had never experienced anything like it before. I would've given zero star for dining experience but I gave a two star because the food and drinks was pretty good

Service Ambiance Food in that order. 21st birthday dinner, no cake offered or pretty dessert like they did for our anniversary at the Bellevue location. Also this location doesn't offer any of the Tuesday drink special or meal specials. The 21yr of honor throughly enjoyed themselves and that's what mattered. Grilled cheese was excellent. Never say them again. We asked for lamb 3 different times and it never came. We ordered the lobster and shrimp cocktail combo but it never came which ended up being ok. Lobster side came so birthday wish for surf and turf came true. And we weren't charged for it. Dinner reservations on a Tuesday at 6pm, restaurant was full and busy as we were leaving at 745.

I went to Fogo de Chao on a weekday evening with a reservation and sat at the table within minutes. A lot of other diners were dressed up, so I was glad I dressed up as well. This was my first time at Fogo, and I got the Churrasco Experience for $67. The Churrasco Experience gets you unlimited access to the Market Table & Feijoada Bar, three different plates of appetizers, and servers will walk around with meat on a steak ready to cut you a serving at your request. To request meats, all you need to do is flip your circular card from red to green, then you can flip it back to red when you have enough and don't want more. The servers are really fast with coming to serve you more food at your request. There were so many options of meat, and I was completely full at the end of dinner. Of course, I still had a little bit of room for dessert, so we got Tres Leches. All the food was really tasty, but my favorites were the cheesy bread, mashed potatoes, and the flank steak. I wish the mushrooms from the Market Table & Feijoada Bar were warm, but everything else was good. I've known about Fogo for a few years but never went, so I'm happy with my overall experience and am glad I finally went.

Fun experience! Food was more salty than we are used to. Salad bar was busy, there was a long line and many items ram out. Will give another try.

I've been to a couple different Fogo de Chao locations and this one has the best service. Our waiter was attentive and friendly, and really provided top-notch service that you hope to get from a more expensive restaurant like this. The other wait staff also provided great service. As for food, the churrasco experience is great to try all the different cuts of meat. I especially like the picanha and the lamb. The market table and feijoada bar has amazing food as well so it's hard not to fill up. I was celebrating my birthday for this recent visit and the papaya cream I got on the house was exquisite, and something I look forward to ordering again. It was packed on a weeknight so I recommend making a reservation. The restaurant is spacious and warm, and they validate parking for the Lincoln Center/Bellevue Place lots.

TLDR: great service, great food, crowded The servers run around with swords with meat hanging off them. All the meat here is great, chicken, beef, Pork... they do a great job at bbq. Everything tastes very buttery and juicy. They have a great salad and cheese bar here too. I really like the heart of palm. The cheese bread and honey cheeses are nice add ons to have. Just ask the waiter for more if you want more. The place is very busy, but not too loud, so you can talk easily to those at your table.

I would give 0 stars if I could. This was my first time at a Brazilian steakhouse, and I was genuinely excited-but Fogo de Chão in Bellevue completely ruined the experience. When I asked about the $54 Brazilian cuts option, our server's entire attitude changed. She acted as if we didn't belong there and immediately discouraged me from ordering it, saying it "wasn't good" and that I "wouldn't get any of the good meat." It was incredibly off-putting and came across as judgmental. Then, we were brought and charged for a shrimp cocktail that we never ordered. No one at our table asked for it, yet it appeared without explanation and ended up on our bill. Later in the evening, after ordering and enjoying a bottle of wine, we were browsing the wine list to decide on a second bottle. While we were still deciding, our server brought over a random bottle we hadn't asked for. When I asked how much it was, her response was, "Well, it's not expensive-I wouldn't do that. I know your budget." That was not only not what I asked, but it was also incredibly rude, unprofessional, and condescending. The service made the entire evening feel uncomfortable and awkward. For what's supposed to be a high-end dining experience, this was an absolute failure. I won't be back, and I'll be telling others not to waste their money either.

My husband and I chose to come here for my birthday last month, we really wanted to go to a Brazilian steakhouse and had never been to a Fogo de Chao before so we figured what better time. It was a bit of a drive and the price is a bit higher compared to other Brazilian steakhouses, but when I looked at what all was included in the "churrasco experience" they were supposed to have a couple selections of meat that were higher quality (Bone-In Ribeye, Beef Ribs, Pork Belly, Double Bone-In Pork Chop, etc). Upon arrival, there was a bit of a crowd at the front desk but we weren't worried since we had made a reservation. The host checked us in and just said we were all set without saying anything about when we would be seated. Time passed by and it was approaching about 20-30 minutes past our reservation time, so I approached her again and asked how much longer we should expect to wait. Without giving me any explanation she asked if I wanted to speak to a manager?? I was not hostile or rude when I approached her I just nicely asked how much longer we should expect so we could know whether or not to wait at the bar. I thought it was weird she wasn't even willing to answer and just wanted to shove the problem to her manager, when there really wasn't even as issue. Realistically we shouldn't have had to wait at all given that we had a reservation, but I understand that things happen. We got seated relatively shortly after but it was still around 30-35 minutes past our reservation time. When we got seated, there was only one set of silverware on our table that only sat two people. It wasn't a big deal right away as we assumed someone would get it soon, but even after bringing it to our server's attention and returning from our time at the market table, still no second silverware set. The meat service started pretty quickly which was very nice since we had been waiting so long already, but we still didn't have utensils for the both of us and we had to stop someone walking by to ask for it since we couldn't both start eating of course. Someone else came around and asked if there was anything that we wanted to try while we were here, and at this point we had only had about two or three cuts. We told him a few that we were looking forward to and they eventually came around. The meats were all tasting well, but after some time we had noticed it was the same select meats that were coming around, only about 4-5 of them off the menu. However, it was super super super disappointing when we realized that the premier cuts that we were desiring, were not circulating around the dining room. We got someone's attention and asked specifically if the pork belly would be coming around any time soon and she said she would go check. She eventually returned with pork belly in a small bowl. It was really confusing to me since pork belly was listed on the menu as something that would be part of the "continuous table side service," so it was strange that she brought it out as if it were a side dish and gave no further explanation as she set it down and quickly walked away. We eventually got full and had to call it quits, but very unfortunately we never saw or were able to request a lot of the items we specifically came here for: the Bone-In Ribeye or Porkchop, the Beef Ribs, or the seasonal cut. Those items never came around & we didn't want to keep flagging someone down to specifically ask for it, as it is supposed to be "continuous table side service" of the items listed on the menu. The cuts that we did have were very good, however, I am very particular about the way I like my steaks cooked and they are supposed to ask you before they cut you a piece. I noticed that the workers were only ever asking my husband how he would like it cooked and never asked me. I like it rare-medium rare & they would always cut off some very well done piece for me and by the end of the night half my plate was piled with heavily overcooked meat that was I was definitely not going to waste stomach space on. It progressively ruined the dinner as they consistently would ask my husband and not me, and he likes it medium, so you can't even make the excuse that they assumed we both like it the same way. The server we had was very kind and packed up my birthday dessert to go for me, and even still put a candle on the to go box to sing for me, which was so amazing of her. However, the overall experience was really heavily disappointing and left sooooo much to be desired. It was not worth the extra cost at all & I most likely will never return, at least not on my dime LOL. I would not recommend it, hopefully other locations are better than this‍

Only good thing here is their average quality steak. Workers are not friendly, wait time is extremely long. Even if you have reservation and get the txt message expect to be seated at least 30-35 minutes after even if they have many empty available tables. They just try to make it look busy! Waste of time! There are way better places around; better food, better ambience, better service..

Hands down the best service and food we've had in a while, we were greeted by Jazmen and Cristiano. Both of them are always smiling and making us " the customer " feel like Family. CR7 gracias compañero

Went during the "Taste of Brazil" special on a Saturday at 6:15 and it was packed. Glad we had a reservation (which I recommend). All of the meat was gluten-free and so flavorful. Delicious without the need for a sauce or salt and pepper (as meat should be in our opinion - able to stand on its own). Our favorites were the top and bottom sirloins. The vast majority was beef, with three chicken options and two or three pork options. It was very allergy-friendly for those with gluten and dairy issues since most of it was GF and only 2 items had dairy. The "market table", fancy term for buffet, was very good with most items being gluten-free but many items have dairy so be careful with that. All the meat and the buffet being all-you-can-eat. The service was amazing. They checked on us quite often and even made sure that if there was a specific meet that we wanted, that they would send that individual over to make sure we got it in a timely manner. I would highly recommend it based on the service and the quality and taste of the food. We should make a reservation so you don't have a long wait Enjoy!!

We love their celebration package. Amazing food and no need to cook. The variety is always appreciated, and the veggies are always crisp and perfectly prepared. Most importantly, always order an extra of the little bread nuggets. So delicious!

Got so full! Good cuts of meat and the sides were great too. Lamb chops were my favorite. Be sure to ask for some mint jelly. Ended the meal with some amazing tres leches

Unfortunately... quite the disappointment. I had thought this place was supposed to be upscale, high quality food but I was wrong. My friend that had gone a few times to another location brought me here, as this was their favorite steak spot - and even they were let down. Not sure if there's any part of the experience that I really can commend other than that the waiters checked on us regularly enough. To start off, I thought it was weird that they wouldn't take walk-ins when there were tables clearly empty, but the hostess said reservations only - so we checked online, and there was an opening in 15 minutes so we booked that and then were able to get a table. Next the sides bar, which had cheeses, salami/cured meats, roasted veggies, salads, rice, beans, soup, etc. - was honestly super boring. I was underwhelmed by the options. I tried the brazilian potato salad, which I was excited for - and it was the worst one I've ever had. Undersalted and tasted just like straightup mayo, nothing else. Veggies were also undersalted, no other noticeable seasoning, nothing exciting about them. Didn't even go for the salami/cheese - it's a steakhouse, why are you offering these cheap deli meats?? I tried the tomato soup, as one of the workers passed by and said that that was good - but alas was nothing exciting either. Tomato soups from cartons from grocery stores are much better. (Also on a side note, I didn't get why the beans and soup were not labeled - the beans just looked like a dark stew which people not accustomed to latin cuisine might not understand, and the soup was just plain confusing without a label and it also didn't help that they didn't have any soup bowls left next to it.) Next, drinks. I ordered a Passionfruit Caipirinha and my friend a Cucumber Mint Smash or whatever it was called. Yikes. Their drink tasted watery while mine tasted too strong and WAY too sugary - I had to force myself to drink more than a few sips but I just gave up on it in the end and didn't finish it. Also there was definitely no passionfruit in the flavor. This was just hands down the worst Caipirinha I've ever had, tasted like an immediate hangover/regrets. It needed more lime to balance it out but also just wayyy less sugar, it made me want to spit it up. Then, the side dishes that are brought to the table. The highlight was the mashed potatoes, but it needed more cream and garlic - it cooled and got really hard and chunky, when it should've stayed soft and smooth. The Pão de queijo I was looking forward to the most, but that was also made untraditionally (in muffin tins, hence their shape, when it usually comes in ball form), and although fresh, the outside was too hard and tough, while the inside was too soft - the oven temp probably needed to be slightly lower and baked a little longer to get a more consistent texture. I tried a bite of the fried polenta sticks but it had zero flavor. The fried bananas were spot on (maybe a little too burnt) but that didn't require much skill to make so I don't have much more to say about that. Finally, the meats. They came by offering all the cheaper meats first, and for a while - the chicken, the pork, more chicken, more chicken, pork again... then ultimately beef, which was what we had come for. Then chicken again, then pork... then I think a manager or someone came by to ask if we needed anything and my friend asked for their favorite cut of meat, so they finally got that to us next - which was their final note of disappointment. Both of our filet mignon were completely bland, and had a weird taste to it - maybe mixed with another cut? (And yes they said specifically it was the filet mignon -but one part was tender and another part tasted like innards, I dont know how.) But either way this became a trend with most of the rest of the cuts - bland, flavorless, needed SALT. Steaks are nothing without a good penetration of salt. Most of the cuts we got that had the outside roasted part were salted, but we both got some that weren't salted. And you can tell that they didnt marinate the steaks nor season it properly before cooking, because all of the insides of the steaks had no flavor. At the bare minimum, salt and pepper shouldve been provided at the tables, as is custom at most other restaurants... but especially here if you aren't going to properly season my steaks. I also had overcooked, dry, stringy cuts that were hard to chew, and the lamb could've also been a touch juicier. Overall really not happy with anything, and I really wanted to like it - especially at that price point. My last comment will be that for a brazilian steakhouse, there really should've been more Brazilians employed. But everyone was either white, spanish-speaking latino, or asian - which made me convinced that this is an all American establishment and not for any even semi authentic brazilian food. A shame, because the culture really has some beautiful food and this experience might turn others away from it.