Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Have mercy, Jesus. To any and all reading, know in advance that my single one experience this afternoon within the Bellevue, Washington's franchise of Fogo de Chao - at 4:30pm on 11/08/25 will BY FAR go down in history as being THE SINGLE WORST dining experience that I've EVER had in life - Period! Not in the mood for protein, despite this eatery's unlimited meat option, I phoned in advance to inquire on wait times as well as the price of the salad bar option, solely. Given the Downtown Bellevue location, I secured my session my procuring a reservation online only to arrive to what appeared to have been mayhem and complete pandemonium. While a line over the weekend is certainly to be expected, I fully question the purpose of acquiring a reservation when it's hardly going to be honored as I stood and waited some 15 addt'l mins. beyond my 4pm allocated dining time - just to be seated. With food on the brain, I arrived solely, but left reservation notes to be seated within a secluded area only to be placed in what visibly appeared to have been the DIRECT CENTER of an open doorway met by a closed partition encompassing a loud party of no less than 50! Think: Spirit Airlines! Hardly seeking to delay my quest for sustenance, I, then, found myself waiting even longer for a single server just to flag down a nice young girl who placed my drink order whilst making me further aware that she'd be departing no sooner than the order was placed, yet she had absolutely NO CLUE who would be assisting me thereafter. #Superrrr! Sauntering directly to the salad bar, I noticed SEVERAL unattended children coughing and placing fingers into the dips and cheeses. COVID-19, much? I returned to my table just to view it being utilized by wait staff for additional unbussed plates, cutlery and the like, despite my having left my peacoat and keys there. The revolving line of endless wait staff and patrons oscillating me via this door left any sentiments of an enjoyable meal null and 100% void, yet despite requesting to be relocated to some other table to some 3 SEPARATE servers; each of which completely disappearing into oblivion, I was driven to do as ANYONE would have by requesting to speak with a Manager. * This ^ EVERYONE is when and where things took a complete turn for the worst! Rather than hear my voice and remedy the issue by relocating me to one of the establishment's MANY empty tables, DANIELLE AMPARAN, the individual identifying herself to be this restaurant's Assistant Manager snootily printed my check while advising me without hesitation that if I didn't like my experience, that I was more than welcome to leave. These, EVERYONE, are the days of our lives and this single experience largely describes why the Black Lives Matter Movement was founded and placed into fruition. I, then, advised this poor excuse for a Mgr. that I had absolutely no problem whatsoever remitting payment should she discount my bill for each of the blatant oversights as well as overall inconvenience, and perhaps the quickest reply was her rebuttal as she shouted, "We don't do discounts and to-go boxes aren't offered here. We're a buffet, not a charity." I urge those reading to take note that these types of microaggressions are experienced by minorities on all too frequent a basis. Yet, Danielle saw it fit to save face for those waiting to enter - as we exited near the front of the establishment, by "throwing me out" and exerting, "Don't ever return to this place again since you can't afford to pay." Uhm... * Was the $110K vehicle that I valeted &/or my $2K in Burberry attire not enough to document my ability to remit payment of a middling $50.00 meal? * Maybe my money just wasn't green enough. * Perhaps my subpar experience would have differed had I been blonde and named Karen, rather than black and named Kent’ae. In any event, might I humbly advocate a session of charm school with a brisk side of termination for this "assistant" in dire need of assistance? It worked wonders for my Labradoodle. Probability of future return: NEXT TO NONE-

Fourth time at a Fogo de Chao. 3 times in Brazil, and first time in the US. The difference? The food is good, there are more meat options here than the ones in Brazil, but the service is not up to the mark for an expensive Steakhouse. Tuesday lunch time, the restaurant occupancy was 4 tables including ours. The grilled meat was brought to us fairly fast initially but we had to wait probably 10 mins with an empty plate in between. I can understand if the restaurant is busy but... On top of that, one of the employees who was clearing the plates asked us if we are ready for dessert even though I clearly have my "yes please" on the table. That was embarrassing and wouldn't have happened if the service was faster and I had food on my plate. Kind of ruined the whole experience for me and I probably wouldn't return because of this. I'm still giving it a 3 star because whatever meat we tasted were good, and better than the ones that I had in Brazil, and the sheer number of options is impressive comparatively. The salad bar was better in Brazil with more options, this was smaller. Price: it was $52 for lunch for a churrascaria experience.

A great Brazilian steakhouse experience. This was our first time here we have Brazilian steakhouse regularly. Our family really like the variety of different options so that we aren't forced to either choose the full experience or just the salad bar. Our Saturday visit also had brunch available which made different members of our party happy. Service was excellent (thank you Denesse!) and the atmosphere was great. We are definitely coming back.

Our first Brazilian steak house and it did not disappoint! I'm not a big red meat eater but my wife is and they had quite the options and very, very, good. I did pick at her plate to try, and not being a meat eater it was great! I did have the salmon with asparagus and it was so good, the salmon melted in your mouth! Chefs freaking kiss! We ended the anniversary day with a CREMEBRULE! CHEESE! CAKE! (Photo) it honestly does NOT get any better than that! I strongly recommend it...you will not be disappointed. This will be a spot to come back again for sure...with a bigger group.

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!

The service was top notch, they came all the time and got us lots of delicious meats. The salad bar is delicious and you get lots of delicious food. Overall, 5/5 great service and food.🍗

Awesome dinner here at Fogo de Chao. David was amazing and very attentive to our table— and funny too! The meats were succulent, juicy and cooked just right. The side bar was also well stocked and clean. They even squeezed us in an hour and a half early after our earlier plans nearby fell through. The bone marrow is worth the extra charge!!

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.

Had an early dinner and was hosted by Monica and served by Alejandro. Both were attentive, well mannered and friendly. It was slow enough to be able to chat a bit with Alejandro and hope this gets him a few more desired hours.

We went for an early dinner last Friday. They were offering 50% off the full Churrasco meal for veterans. I think that is one of the many pluses for this restaurant There were four of us. 3 adults and a toddler. The entrees includes the salad bar and the Feijoada Bar. The salad bar includes smoked salmon slices that my granddaughter aged 5 couldn't get enough of along with fresh pineapple slices. She also loved the beef off of the beef rib bone that I ordered off of the bar menu (this menu is offered all day) We all enjoyed our dinner, and will continue to gather for family meals here A bit pricey but good for dining on "special" occasions. Highly recommend this establishment

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!

We were at the mall and decided to stop by Fogo de Chão for their all-day happy hour -- and I'm so glad we did! We grabbed seats at the bar and ordered a Skinny Caipirinha and a Passion Fruit Caipirinha. Both were absolutely fantastic -- strong, balanced, and just $10 each. The bartender was a total pro and even brought over some complimentary Brazilian cheese bread. We also ordered a plate of yucca fries, which paired perfectly with the drinks. It ended up being the perfect happy hour -- great cocktails, tasty bites, and a fun vibe. Hands down, the best Caipirinhas in town. Don't miss the skinny one!

My friend had chosen to eat here for her birthday, so I made a reservation for 12:30pm on a Saturday for brunch. It was already busy when we got there, and kept getting busier. But we came at a good time. There were a few brunch items out, including bacon, little omelettes, and potatoes. Meats came around at a good speed, and everything was good. I prefer rare beef of they did have sone cuts rare enough for me. Service is excellent.

The night we went, we had a reservation, but were still made to wait over an hour to be seated. We wouldn't have been seated then, if I hadn't made a fuss about it. The place was full, and had people lined up out the door. This management and staff couldn't run front of house to save their own lives. The food was good, but no one even asked if we wanted drinks, because the servers were so rushed. Will not return.

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!

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

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!!!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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

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?

My little brothers favorite restaurant. Great place for a special occasion. Super unique dining experience that is super interactive! Manager as well was extremely hands on (though not overbearing) and clearly had a firm grasp of everything that was happening on the floor. Great experience.

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 . . .

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!

Such a great experience I couldn't have asked for more! such a lovely and friendly server name Rigo! would absolutely come back again!!!

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.

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.

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

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.

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..

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'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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

Great ambiance! Food everywhere! Lots to eat ! Come hungry! Service was key! Good selection!

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.