Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Pablo Gaucho was a great server and attentive. Restaurant was delicious and clean as always

We had a great time and the service was great! Specifically, Pablo Gaucho was very attentive and brought over lots of pork for our table! Milton checked in with us several times throughout the evening and helped take away plates, gave us more water, and made sure we were enjoying our time. Our server, Bailey was also great and checked in on us throughout the evening even though he was super busy attending to large parties! Would definitely come back!

YEEHAWWWW mmm mmm that was TOO GOOD. Thanks to Luara, that's my girl! I WILL be back, I'll bring my husband back my kids back and my grandkids back. Ps, you gotta use the tongs, I was all silly and confused

This place was awesome. We ordered the AYCE meal. We went to the salad bar but ate every meat that came our way! Beef, pork, chicken, lamb and the cheese bread. Fun to sit there as the servers come to your table holding a piece meat and immediately carve you your pieces. It was like a show. We sat near the kitchen and we could see how the meats come out of the oven. Fun to experience and so tasty everything was.

Took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner - perfect for someone who loves to EAT & still wants to enjoy a nicer ambiance for a special occasion. The service is great as they are so attentive & ask what type of meat you'd like the most. Overall, the salad bar items and the meats are all so fresh and tasty. We honestly came here to devour the cheeseballs lol but this is a great place to eat for the Brazilian steakhouse experience. If you're celebrating a special day - I recommend making a reservation & making a note. They gave my boyfriend a comp tres leches cake for his birthday & genuinely was super tasty (not just because it was free lol).

I came here for the Fogo 44. We made a reservation online, but it didn't seem necessary since there were plenty of open reservation times. We got seated quickly but had to wait a bit before our server explained how it works and brought some cheese bread. The market table and bar were pretty nice, offering a good variety of items that tasted fresh. The cheese bread was okay but wasn't that cheesy. The polenta and potatoes were good, though I didn't try the bananas. We tried pretty much everything on the main course except for the queijo assado since it was out. We sat in front of the kitchen, so we got the meat right as it came out. Our favorites were the picanha, cordeiro, and torresmo. However, the meats overall were pretty salty on the outside and a little bland on the inside, and sometimes they were dry. Overall, I thought the meat quality was just okay, which was disappointing for an all-you-can-eat steakhouse. I might come here again for the brunch or the higher end menu, but I wouldn't come here again for the 44.

Fogo de Chão never disappoints. Decided not to do the all you can eat meat this time and split the steak, enjoyed some wine, and topped it off with yummy dessert. Not to mention, Pablo Gaucho was an attentive server!

Food: we ordered the happy hour picanha burger ($9) and paired it with a glass of the red blend ($8) The picanha burger is a deliciously juicy, flavor-packed patty with herbs, lettuce, provolone cheese, onion, and tomato on a brioche bun. It is served with a side of thick and crispy polenta fries and garlic aioli dip. The burger was fantastic but so huge that I ended up feeling full just after eating half of it. Great value for the happy hour. We also tried the beef empanadas and they were also deliciously juicy and crispy, a great value for happy hour as well. The red blend is semi-sweet and has a tinge of sulfite after taste. An interesting flavor. We enjoyed the side cheesy garlic "bread" balls, which are a chewy, crispy, cheesy, tapioca-like gift from heaven. Service: our bartender was kind and reaffirmed our choice of getting the burger for happy hour. The only thing that I wish is that we got more than just 1 round of cheesy bread. Ambiance: we went on a Thursday evening around 7pm and the bar was half empty, perfect for happy hour! The rest of the restaurant filled up quickly but it was not loud. Overall, a nice chill vibe. Dim lighting all around. Bathrooms are near the back.

I love a good churrascaria. Fogo De Chao is an excellent option for those who want to satisfy a craving for Brazilian BBQ. This is my fourth time eating here! They have all the meats that one would expect from a Brazilian BBQ joint and the salad bar is bountiful with many choices of salads, veggies and fruits. The pao de quejo provided with the meal was warm, soft and delicious (best to eat it warm). The best cuts of the meats are top and bottom sirloin, pork chop, chicken thigh and chicken hearts. The picanha was a bit lacking in seasoning for my taste. The service is excellent and the servers are really friendly. Bonus points for the cute lil coke bottle

The service was fast and great. Servers are attentive except one hostess who told us to wait when our colleagues who have reservation was already seated. Eddie was our server and another guy also helped follows up.

Always great when we come here. Pablo and Luciana were great about bringing out what we needed. Very patient and attentive to detail.

A representative from Fogo de Chao very pleasantly made it right, so I will indeed return, perhaps to another location, but the one in San Francisco is very conveniently in proximity to most of the things I need to be at when there. I was disappointed at the end of the night when dining, but kudos for your responsiveness and quick resolution. A+ for follow-up and I can look forward to returning. Thank you!

If you're seeking a culinary experience that's nothing short of extraordinary, then consider Fogo de Chão. From the moment you step through the doors, you're greeted with warmth and hospitality that sets the tone for an unforgettable evening. The bar staff and the entire team exemplify service excellence, ensuring every need is anticipated and met with genuine care. But it's not just the service that shines at Fogo de Chão; the succulent meat create the show. Each meat is cooked with precision and passion, delivering an explosion of flavors that dance on your palate. And let's not forget about the cocktails - expertly crafted libations that perfectly complement the meal and elevate the dining experience to new heights. While Fogo de Chão may be part of a chain, its San Francisco outpost stands out as a beacon of culinary excellence in the city. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a night of gastronomic delights, Fogo de Chão promises an experience that's nothing short of extraordinary.

Went for The Fogo $49 Food - 3/5. The market table had a decent selection of different vegetables, charcuterie, and the feijoada. Quality wise, it was lackluster with most items tasting very mild in a bad way. The pickled vegetables had a hint of vinegar, the marinaded mushrooms had a hint of herbs, and the feijoada had a hint of seasoning. It felt like they kept everything as neutral as possible for general appeal, but to me it just tasted disappointing. Pao de queijo was fluffy with plenty of richness from the cheese. Crispy polenta had a great crunch and the bananas were just soft and sweet enough. The mashed potatoes fell victim to the same issues as the market table; mild and boring. Meats were in general tender, seasoned heavily, and had a desired level of doneness. My favorite, when it came around, was the picanha and cordeiro as they had the best natural flavor and meat to fat ratio. Tres leches had a strong sweetness that paired well with the moist sponge cake. Service - 2/5. The service was painfully slow, especially given that it was a Saturday night. I can understand that a Rodizio service style can be slower but the rate at which new meat offering came were so few and far between that I couldn't even take a decent picture. The variety of meats was also lacking as the picanha came once and the fraldinha about six times. We had to ask four different servers, one being the manager, for some of the other options listed on the menu to be brought to us. This artificially prolonged the dinner, which is never fun. Value - 3/5. The fogo $49 special is priced as listed and available every day. You still get access to the market table, Brazilian side dishes, and rodizio service, with the exception of a few premium cuts taken out. It also comes with a choice of dessert. Food was pretty good and the value is definitely there for $49, but it will take a lot of patience, to the point of annoyance, to make it worth it. Parking - Street (Metered)

Fogo de Chao is still quite the place to come to celebrate special occasions if you don't mind the price tag per person for their all you can eat Brazilian buffet. For dinner time it wasn't hard to find a nearby parking spot on the street and if you're patient enough we usually do find someone leaving quite soon while driving around. I really enjoyed their salads, fresh cut fruit, and my refreshing mint mojito. But what about all that meat? Yes yes, it was all pretty delicious. I know they season their meats very simply, but wish there was more kinds of seasoning just so they didn't taste similar. Did they ever serve the roasted pineapple at one time though? I was looking so forward to that and was sadly disappointed that they did not offer that here. Post pandemic change? At least they had freshly cut pineapple on the buffet and it was sweet. Very nice place to come if you don't mind the damage to your wallet.

I recently visited Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse for the first time, eager to compare it to another Brazilian steakhouse I've tried in the city. Making a reservation online was easy, and upon arrival, we were promptly seated after checking in with the reception. One of the highlights was the wide variety of meat selections available. However, I noticed that despite the diversity, the flavors seemed somewhat repetitive. It appeared that all the meats were seasoned with the same flavor profile, which was a bit disappointing for me. On the positive side, the service was attentive and friendly. I believe that offering a greater variety of seasonings for the meats would enhance the overall dining experience.

The first word which comes to my mind, when I am writing this review -- abundance! It is great place, come here if you are really hungry. Fresh, simple food, feels like unlimited. I have been there twice -- for a special event, private breakfast and just for a dinner with my family. Impression is the same -- quality ingredients, hospitality level - above and beyond, very generous amounts of food. Totally not a fine dining chic to me, but great place to gather with friends and family!

Brazilian steakhouses were born about twenty plus years ago in the Bay Area. It started with one at the start of upper Market Street. I'd never been to one on the mainland with my only experience actually on Oahu at the start of the trend there too. This restaurant opened within the past decade, a welcome addition to SOMA, especially with the booming convention events in Moscone Center and the sprouting number of neighboring hotels. It was such a different time back then, till 2020. When the world figuratively stopped, so did the city and many of its businesses. Coming here on the 1st Friday in April which coincided with the baseball Giants' opening day, I walked up to a crowd of people. Some wore Giants jerseys or shorts with a mix of young couples and families. My friend hosted this dinner, a birthday celebration for another friend. Getting here a little early for a 6:15 pm reservation, the lobby area was packed with people (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=tqP7Hpz9MrMiGkJZIy0rYg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). I guess the logistics are pretty similar with other Brazilian steakhouses with a bountiful salad bar, buffet style, before your main meal or the meat courses. We were given cheesy puffy breads that one friend found addictively good, crispy polenta, caramelized bananas, and mashed potato plate to share. The salad is definitely more than salad with a variety of cold meats including prosciutto and charcuterie style meats, smoked salmon, and fruits. To the side, there was a table with white rice, beans, and a soup tureen. After getting my 1st plate from the salad bar and munching on the provided sides, the experience began. Using the provided message coaster (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ehS3K04IZQeD16_2r8gbxg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) or (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=LO9xUBn3muBmHfSZayZ7Kw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), each diner flips it to tell the walking carving staff whether you'd like to try their offerings. Consistent with most buffet afficianados' behavior, we saved our stomach space mainly to enjoy the variety of meats with varying sources, cuts, and forms (ie beef, lamb, chicken, and pork; sirloin, ribeye, tenderloin; bacon stuffed, sliced, and sausage). I liked almost all of the meats as most were either rare or medium rare. My only regret was not being able to try the tenderloin which I didn't see being offered in our two plus hours there. Being a soup person, I finished the savory portion of my meal with the spicy tomato soup, which I sprinkled with the provided Parmesan cheese (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=9qG2UecIceBvzpCO36w79A&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). I enjoyed how spicy it was, bold and appetizing. We were offered three dessert choices of which I tried the Tres de leches cake (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Sy3Xj7DE0mXD5nm3HFaJJw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). I could only finish half of it, bringing the unfinished half home. About halfway through my meal, I studied the QR code menu and ordered a Paradise Spritz (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=uBuDvTpV63MJm9ofkPM65w&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), which our waitress described as a mix of pineapple and guava juice. It was a welcome flavor change from the seasoned and salted meats that we feasted on. As our meal came to a close, a gentleman came to our table and checked on us, asking us how we enjoyed our meal. He made a few jokes and shared his business card with us which read Milton, gaucho. Though he was amusing, our waitress was the star of our experience, refilling our water glasses and replacing the shared sides that were provided. I didn't catch her name and, not paying the bill, I don't have her name. She worked the tables in the dining room just behind the greeting podium. I enjoyed this meal and would dine here again for celebrations and get togethers. Given my advanced age though, I can't afford to dine like this often. Oh, and big thanks to Al L. (https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=8qpFUPR1wd3uz8N1QaWj_A) for his generosity in treating us to this meal.

Food: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: I definitely prefer this place to Espetus because the meat doesn't seem to be over cooked here. The extended review... Food: 4/5 - I definitely like the cuts of beef that they have here. They also tend to serve meat on the more medium rare and rare side which I always appreciate. Some of the meats can be tougher depending on how long it's been sitting out but they tend to be pretty fresh when they come out. Service: 3/5 - Depending on where you sit you might get passed over by some of the servers so it's hit or miss. Ambiance: 4/5 - A nice setting and the seating is arranged so that it's not so cramped.

Unpleasant experience. SF Restaurant Week is a good time to try and sample some dishes from participating restaurants. First on our list is Fogo de Chao since we would always see the Brazilian chain steakhouse out of town but have never went in. I noticed they have a big SF Resto Week sign outside the door which is what we came for. I went in, no line, I see 4 people chatting behind the desk so I make my greetings but they are so busy to even bother greeting back. But that's just the beginning. So what made the experience unpleasant? Our server. Short version is - Our server was clueless about the SF Resto promo. She gave us a different one because apparently they were offering 2 different promotions that night which she did not know. We did not know we've been doing a different menu until we overheard the next table asking about the promos. The kind server from the next table (sorry I wasn't able to get a name) very patiently went through both menus and told us he could check what our server got us in for and could change it if we want to. It was a nice gesture however since this happened towards the end of the meal, we just proceeded to get desserts. Oh yeah, so what she got us included desserts, who knew? Our server did not tell us anything. I flagged her one time, just one time the whole evening, and made a face (no kidding) and just passed by our table. Like, seriously?? I don't know what her problem is. One of the only 2 people who treated us nicely was Milton who was kind enough to ask us what kind of meat we were waiting on and went in the kitchen to get it himself for us. The other one is the guy who I failed to ask what his name was. Needless to say we don't plan on coming back here. The food must be very very good to compensate how we were treated that evening by our server. Thank you, next.

Came in during restaurant week! I mean, there's not much to say-- places like this, especially FDC, operate at a high level. The quality of the meat, availability, selection are a delight. The ambiance is suiting for any occasion but, of course, leans more formal but still good for even popping in; you'll feel relaxed at at ease. The dark walls and details are quite soothing. My server, Maddie, on 4/10 was wonderful; her presence, attention to detail, and energy made the evening even more special.

Fogo de Chao is always a great experience. This location, set by the SFMOMA, is a very easily accessible area by public transit. It's also extremely easy to get a semi-last minute reservation through their OpenTable app with plenty of seating selection. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. My boyfriend took me here on our first date in February 2020 for Valentines Day. They also seem to have great promotions, as they had given us coupons for BOGO during our next visit, for a grace period of 6-months. Unfortunately, COVID happened, and we discarded our coupons. We returned again in October 2023 in celebration of his birthday. What I greatly enjoy about Fogo, other than their great location and professional staff, is their selection of meat. Each item seems to greatly differ in taste and texture (I know it sounds ridiculous, but that's not always the case). Their chefs also make it a point to not over-season all the meats to the point where it becomes overwhelming (again, not always the case at other churrascarias. I also greatly appreciate their All-Day Every Day Happy Hours, with $5 beers, $8 wines, and $10 Cocktails. Their Caipirinha is perfect, although I think I prefer their Strawberry Hibiscus Caipirinha even more.

For such a big restaurant with so many locations, I definitely had higher expectations for when we came here. The staff were definitely friendly when we spoke to them, but our table was pretty much ignored for the entire meal. It took us 10 minutes for us to get water or even greeted, and another 15 for us to get the wine that we brought opened. The market table was fairly well stocked and had a good selection. The meats maybe came by once every 5-10 minutes, but of the 10 meats that we were supposed to be offered, we only received maybe 5 of them. There were periods of 15-20 minutes at a time that nobody came to our table. After clearing our table, we sat there for around an hour while everyone was breaking down the entire restaurant. Nobody checked up on us or even fully cleared the table. We had to flag someone down to order dessert, which took another 30 minutes to come, at which the table was not fully cleared yet. Even when we asked for the check, it took 15 minutes for someone to even pick the card up. In total, we were there for 3 hours when we only had a 90 minute time limit for food, and we ate within the time constraints. For there to be no tables in the restaurant and still nobody even checking up on us for over an hour was pretty crazy.

My family came here for a birthday dinner and we ordered the $49 AYCE. Food was great, just kept coming when we had our little cards on "Yes". Would come to our table less when we had the cards flipped over to "No" and they still asked us if we wanted the food and thats great because some of them looked so good we had to say yes even though our cards said "No". Shout out to Pablo Gaucho and Milton Miranda, they provided great service. Our waiter, Maddy also provided us exceptional service. The environment and presentation of food was nice, everything was instagram worthy, especially the salad bar and charcuterie bar. The only issue was that the fruits at the salad bar still had the skins on them. Ex. Kiwis, pineapples, starfruit Other than that when we were finished eating they let us order a dessert for the birthday boy and they came and presented with a candle. It was complimentary.

The food is amazing and incredibly tasty. The service Of Luciana is wonderful she is super nice and kind person. The ambiance likes super nice and comfortable

READ!!! I'm brazilian and was a bit disappointed with the food. We came here on a Saturday at 1:30 pm to celebrate ny mothers bday. The salad bar is only salad. There was not alot of variety on the meat department. As a Brazilian, we always expect a few things from a churrascaria such as; chicken hearts, yucca and the grilled pineapple which they do not have. In another hand their grilled cheese is amazing. SHOUT OUT to server Paulo that went above and beyond for us to make moms bday special, Nelson and Juliano who brought all the meat we requested and kept the meat coming :) And can't forget Bia. The bartender who makes the best caipirinha you will ever have.

Super happy with this delightful place with its variety of foods. Eat till your stuffed and be happy. Your going to want to come back!

It's going to be hard for me to get into specifics here. A lot of things were happening. I tried most of the meats so the question isn't what I tried but what stood out. Out of all the meats the New York steak and their signature cut (which I don't know the name of) stood out the most. The fried cheese with honey was also a star. Certainly the other cuts and meats that came to the table were good but I wouldn't consider it to be great. The best thing I ate was the plantain honestly. They do a great job with those. Going to a high end steak house you can get a really good steak for what this whole experience goes for. The items you will get here won't be as good as that high end steak but the variety and the experience is what you are coming here for. All things were good. The options were enough to make your head spin. I wouldn't call anything specifically elite but the experience itself is pretty elite. Bring your appetite and bring your checkbook. (4.4 Stars)

Ample parking lot in the Mission District. Take the first parking lot on the right and it's a short 3 minute walk to the corner of the restaurant. The ambiance was nothing short of excellent. Very clean and all staff were friendly and engaging. The salad portion of the salad bar was well stocked, but the leg of ham was out and no one restocked/cut additional pieces for the entire evening. Had some selections of fruits, but don't expect to make a fruit salad. The soup and bacon was a nice touch. Food wise, the meat was excellent all around. The Pork Chop (usually not my favorite) was surprising tasty and juicy. The Top/Mid/Bottom sirloin was excellent along with the other meat, but I wish they had the grilled pineapple and chicken gizzards (their other restaurant has it, but this one didn't). Staff here was wonderful. Our waitress and her team make sure our drinks were full and made sure we had clean plates and plenty to eat.

My first experience of a Brazilian Steakhouse was in Kenya which was an experience in itself. My second experience was in Rio de Janeiro. So when one opened in SF, I went to try it. All three are similar but different in their meats and dessert offerings. Currently, there are two Brazilian steakhouses that I know of in San Francisco. One main difference is that one's buffet has a larger cold food section, while the other has a larger hot entrée section. Both restaurants have excellent service where servers check in frequently with "smiles", have good dispositions, are friendly and personable. Meat choices at both restaurants are about the same - well seasoned, tender and you can get a cut from rare to well cooked. Meats are served by "gaucho" servers holding a meat skewer of a certain cut of meat and the server slices the meat off from their skewer onto your plate. The Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread) is a must - hot, airy and cheesy. At Fogo, we were a party of 32 (4 toddlers) - two tables of 16 were set up for us. Our servers were Eder and Luciana. This would have been 5 stars but making reservations wasn't easy because no one answered the telephone nor returned phone calls after leaving numerous messages. I finally called the corporate office for help after making five attempts. Once I connected with Leonardo Fonseca, Sales Manager, it was seamless. He understood my concerns and expectations. On that day, everything was perfect. The toddlers were happy as well as the adults. We were all treated with respect and as individuals. We weren't rushed.

Come for: an amazing variety of meat! Great service Know that: the market sides bar is self-serve while the meats come to you. Best of Brazil deal is $44 and excludes some meats. Park at one of the garages. So off the bat, I love Fogo. I came for their $44 Best of Brazil deal with 2 friends and the experience did not disappoint. The ambiance is classy but inviting, and every server makes you feel like the most important person in the room. Now normally, I'd review every item but given the large amount, I honestly forgot everything I had and will share the highlights: Picanha: the star! The perfect piece of meat with the right amount of maillard crust, fat, and flavorful meat. The must have item. Bottom sirloin: I was surprised at how well the crust on this piece was done. The bite had a good amount of chew and flavor. And they were generous with the portion. Garlic steak: a change of flavor. The garlic steak has great flavor, the garlic isn't overwhelming but definitely there. It's a nice change from the more beef-centric cuts. Cheese bread: oh god this stuff is addicting. Chewy, cheesy, absolute goodness. Try your best not to fill up on this to have stomach for meat. But believe me, you'll really need to try. There are so many other cuts and items too that deserve trying but this review would be a novel. Try everything! Pro tip: get some fresh items from the salad/market sides bar. Acidic items like fruit or a salad specifically help cut through all the rich meat and keeps you going. Don't forget a nice glass of wine too! Overall, I would definitely come back. I do think Espetus offers slightly better tasting meats but fogo's $44 deal makes it a steal.

Nelson Gaucho hooked it up with the banger -- essentially made the highlight of the night. A few good points: the small round red peppers from the salad bar, the portions are substantial, cozy ambiance, they allowed us 15min from time of reservation to check in, they offer non-beef entrees and more upscale wagyu in place of churrasco and can still get the market bar with it.

We came on a Friday night because they had an email deal for $49 for the base menu of meat. It was my first time at a Brazilian steak house like this. The market table that is buffet style contains salad, cheeses, meats like proscuitto & mortadella, & various veggie dishes. It had a good number of options but I wasn't impressed with any certain dish. Of the meat, 2 criticisms: it came out fairly slowly (so I felt that I got full faster & could have eaten more if the meats came around more frequently) & much of the meat was a bit tough. However, the picanha was SO good & tender. It was extremely salty though but it tasted great. It includes dessert & I had the creme brûlée which was decent. The service is great - our waitress was very friendly & explained how the whole Fogo de Chau system works. In the end when I only had room left for Picanha & this Cheese and Honey dish, she made sure to send it straight to me after it came out of the kitchen. In terms of ambiance, the space is HUGE. There is even a back room that a huge party went into. We had made same-day reservations, but when we arrived on a Friday night at 7pm it was pretty empty.

Came here for happy hour and I loved it! The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and the service was top-notch. We sat at the bar and all the bartenders were super kind, attentive, and easy to talk to. Overall, they were just super helpful and definitely bettered our experience here. To be honest, I had lower expectations since I had Fogo de Chao once before and did not like it much. However, their happy hour bites were so good and worth it! We ordered the Crispy Parmesan Polenta Fries ($10), Lobster & Shrimp Tacos ($13), and The Bone Churrasco Board ($15). I was obsessed with the fries and the tacos but for some reason, the churrasco board was soooo salty around the skin. The cheese bread was also super addicting to snack on. I was able to try the Strawberry Hibiscus Caipirinha ($10) and Passionate Caipirinha ($10). Both were sweet, fruity, and barely tasted like alcohol. Definitely recommend!

I've been here several times and I came here again recently for my friend's birthday. I think this place is so classy! The meat was perfect. Everything was made to medium rare. I also enjoyed their wide variety of salads, fruit, cheeses, and soups. Service was wonderful!

Luciana was a fantastic waiter!! The food was incredible and I highly recommend coming here. The customer service was so good and the lamb chops were to die for.

Good that SF's Fogo has withstood the last 8 years and a pandemic well. Overall still solid but a service blemish by senior staff tarnishes the experience and knocks it down a peg. What hasn't changed was the impressive spread of the market table and table-side free flow of fire-roasted meat. What's new perhaps to drum up traffic is an all-day happy hour. Our main server and trainee were friendly and all the Gauchos (shout out to Milton) came by relatively quickly. Unfortunately, we felt really bum-rushed to leave by someone I can only assume is a general manager or similar. We were just over an hour and a half in and had just ordered another round of drinks. His demeanor was faux hospitality - very inauthentically cordial. He kept checking in to see if we were done - often times crossing signals with his staff. For example we got our check twice after we already asked our server. I've never been as rushed to leave at other locations or even past experiences here. Meh... you can do better SF Fogo.

Went here for Mother's Day lunch and was so disappointed. I get they were busy since it was Mother's Day however if you're going to charge extra for lunch, then I would expect a better experience. The selection of meats was so sad. A couple of cuts of sirloin, some chicken and 1 or 2 cuts of pork. There's a better selection of options on a regular weekday. We had to ask our waitress for the gauchos to come by our table and when they did, some didn't have enough for the entire table and we would have to wait 15-20 min for someone else to come by. The service was decent at least. Should have went to the other Brazilian restaurant! We left and some of us were still kind of hungry...such a disappointment.

This place is good for large groups. We arrived with a party of 9. Please note half your party needs to be present in order to be seated. This place is across from the Moscone center and it was quite crowded on a Saturday evening . The menu offers options but can feel a bit complicated and has premium meat option and a less premium option. Our table ordered both premium and les premium options. Everyone who ordered their option was happy with the selection of meat options. The salad and small bites bar was high quality and all the options were tasty and well displayed. The servers were helpful and when someone wants more rare, or well done meat options they were happy to oblige. Where they fell down was limited deserts at the end jd the night , and double your bill as they initially over charged us on our meals. They were quick to correct. Also of note the restaurant stays open longer than the Moscone parking lot so we had to do a quick exit to get out as the nearby parking closed at 10 pm.

It was super busy with a conference in town but luckily we made reservations and got seated immediately. We got the specialty meal $44 per person with self serve market hall (veggies, cheese, fruit, bread). Couple stand outs: - Milton Gaucho took care of us when we had our plates taken away and wanted to try a different cut that we didn't get to see . - stuffed artichokes & palm were amazing, a must try if you're unsure of what to grab from the buffet style table - sirloin & lamb , so so tender and juicy, a must get Overall I can see myself coming back for special occasions!

This review is solely based on their selection. I've been to many Brazilian steak houses and this has got to be their worst one. Their selection was absolutely terrible. They literally have the smallest buffet table ever. It's actually ridiculous. Pretty much no soups or sides really. Just some salads and a few cheese & charcuterie options. I think the worst part is that they do not have grilled pineapple ‍ A STAPLE. A MUST HAVE. I don't even think we got the cheese breads. I'm very disappointed because this is definitely on the more expensive side of Brazilian steak but had the least amount of options. I'd recommend going elsewhere where..

I went here with a party of 9 during restaurant week so celebrate two of my friends birthdays. I really liked the salad bar because there's such a large variety of cold cuts and plates. The meat servers didn't really visit our table throughout the night. We were an hour in and still starving and waiting for someone to come to our table. When the serves did come with some meat, some of us asked for an extra slice and they would get irritated and sometimes just cut the fat off for us they also skipped my friend when she said she wanted one too. Some of the meat is also tough and salty but some were okay. Overall it felt like I ate more from the salad bar and when I went home my stomach hurt so I didn't have the best experience. I also felt like my friend deserved a better time than the service they got.

Wide array of selection for sides, soups, appetizers, fruits, salads, etc. Not as much for the selection of meats. They ran out of beef tongue and the barbecue over pineapple, which we looked forward to a lot. Lamb was our favorite! Couldn't distinguish as much among the rest. The cheese bread slapped, we had so much! Standard service, slightly more upscale/special occasions- tailored than your average BBQ restaurant. Overall did think the buffet was overpriced.

The ambience, the professionalism and most importantly the friendly staff. Lewis, our waiter was amazing recommended great drinks always made sure that we were attended to. He is courteous, and respectful, Also his manager. Maricela was also very inviting, which is always nice when you're coming into a place for the first time, in addition can't forget Gustavo, he always made sure he kept us nice and full. Overall a ten out of ten for staff Food although i am no

We love this traditional Churrasco restaurant. The restaurant is beautiful, the meat is exceptional and the salad bar is extensive. Great food accompanied with white glove service is the hallmark of this great establishment. We came in for their special event and left with new friends, a better appreciation of Brazilian cuisine and many new favorite cocktails. A special thank you to Willian, our very knowledgeable drink master and to Rudy and Eder for truly above and beyond service. We look forward to our next event and foodie adventure here!

There's nothing bad I can say about this place! It's located centrally, right next to the Yerba Buena Gardens and just a short walk away from MoMA :) The moment you step in, you're greeted by a team of sweet hosts and a server comes by to check if you're ordering off the menu or if you are participating in the all-you-can eat option. My partner and I opted for the Best of Brazil all-you-can-eat promo and it was great! We got so many different meats including chicken wrapped in bacon, steak wrapped in bacon, picanha, pork ribs (so tender!), and pork sausage. There were more things but we ate so much that I just can't remember! It was all amazing! I also got some delicious watermelon feta salad and other items from the salad bar including charcuterie, which were also great. My drink for the night was a Brazilian Limonada, which I highly recommend! My partner and I had two gauchos for the night - Milton and Nelson - and they were wonderful! They were generous with the portions and their table side manner was so delightful. It made the experience even better than it already was. I had so much fun! The interior of the restaurant is stunning. It's pristine and well-decorated with tasteful lighting fixtures and rope art installations along some of the walls. It complements the dining experience perfectly. This is the best Fogo de Chão location I've been to and I can't recommend it enough! Can't wait to come back!

Date of Visit: 8/17/2023 Decided that we are going to Fogo de Chão for dinner yesterday afternoon, and it was easy to make a same day reservation online. There is a discounted menu called the Best of Brazil. It is $44 in San Francisco, and most places in California, New York, New Jersey and Washington DC, otherwise it is $39. It includes Market Table and Feijoada Bar, and a list of selections of meats, such as top sirloin, bottom sirloin, lamb, fire-grilled Brazilian cheese, bacon wrapped steak and chicken, pork ribs, spicy pork sausage, and chicken. For drinks, there is a whole day Happy Hour for some cocktails and wine, I got Strawberry Hibiscus Caipirinha and Passionate Caipirinha, and my husband got a glass of Malbec and Red Blend. There was a huge selection of salad, fruits, and meats, and there were also cornbread, deep fried polenta, caramelized banana and mashed potato for the table to share.

Such a great restaurant to celebrate any occasion! Excellent meats cooked to perfection (except Bacon Wrapped Chicken, chicken was pretty dry). Came here yesterday for my wife's Birthday and our wedding anniversary. The service was very attentive and very friendly. Our server was Beatriz, which she was very friendly and helpful. All of the meat servers were very friendly and made sure we were satisfied with all of the meats. One of the servers (Nelson Gaucho) were very friendly and made our dinner very pleasant.

All around awesome. Got here early with amazing service from the staff. Nelson Gaucho came out to introduce himself after cooking the food. We had a wonderful time.

I have only tried a Brazilian Steakhouse once in my life, and this was when I was much younger so I figured this would be a nice "new" experience for me. Their website was having the "Best of Brazil" deal that was $39/person with a disclaimer that it's $44/person at selected CA Locations, NY and Washing D.C.The normal dinner menu is $75.50/per person. I booked about a week prior for a party of 3 on a Thursday night at 6:15pm and put a comment in the Special Request Section in for "$39 Best of Brazil" as stated in the deal so that they are aware of the reservation booking. The difference between the deal vs the regular were just a few minor things What was not included in this special was: Filet Mignon, Bone-in Beef Ancho (Ribeye); Costela (Beef Ribs), and the seasonal cut. There were so many other types of meat that it did not seem like we missed out on much. Both types of services included the traditional Brazilian side dishes: warm pāo de queijo (cheese bread), crispy polenta, mashed potatoes and the caramelized bananas. The cheese bread was so delicious! Like a soft cheese roll, the other sides were pretty standard. We got to the restaurant about 5 minutes prior to the reservation time. I told the hostess I had a reservation for 3 at 6:15pm. We were seated about 20 minutes past our reservation time, but slightly expected only because there was a disclaimer during the booking that there may be a wait past the reservation time. We were seated in the back corner by the wine case and given menus which I thought was a little off since I already put in the comments which dining experience we wanted when I booked the reservation. I told my family to go to the salad/fruit/sides bar and get started and I would get us situated. My family went to get the food and already ate most of their plate before I was able to flag one of the guys cutting the meat to help ensure I had the right dinner course. The server finally came and I was able to explain to her that I booked the Best of Brazil course and wanted to be sure I had the right things rounded on us. She came back and switched out these little small circle coaster that signified that I booked a specific type of course. At that time she also asked me what we would like to drink. We just asked for 1 ice water and 2 hot waters for my family. She came back with my iced water and 2 little pots for the hot water (but without mugs). She said she would be back in 5 minutes with mugs. Over 15 minutes had passed and I had to find our server and ask for the mugs. She explained to me that the mugs were being washed and that is why she couldn't bring it out to us. Imagine eating without water... When we finally got the hot waters for the table, I had a feeling the server felt very bad because she kept apologizing for one and two keep insisting on changing out the hot water pots because she was worried it was not hot enough. I did appreciate her offering to change the water, but perhaps better to be more transparent in the beginning that the mugs were being washed and that it would be longer than 5 minutes to get a mug. Now for the food, the salad/fruit/cold meats bar. In my opinion, it was just okay. I do not know why I expected there to be more than what it was. There was a large selection of cold meats and cheeses though for the ones that love that. There was also a large section of fruits (papaya, strawberries, oranges, kiwi, watermelon, and pineapple) and a few varieties of potato/macaroni salad. And of course there were a few salad options; one was a Cesar, mixed greens and a arugula plate. The labels for the dressing was kind of all over the place so it was hard to figure out which was which, but I opted for the basil dressing since it looked like what it was. I also tried their corn chowder, which was just okay. As for the meats: I tried the Queijo Assado (which was like a grilled cheese topped with honey); Cordiero (which was the lamb, and it was quite gamey); Frango (the chicken which was roasted and seasoned well, and surprisingly not dry); Costela de Porco (Pork Ribs which were unfortunately very dry); the Picanha (very juicey and thinly sliced), & my favorite was either the Alcatra or Fradinha (there was a lot of garlic in this piece and it was juicy). Overall, considering this was truly my first experience, it was just okay. I did not know how dining would work and the server did not explain to us on how to dine. The Best of Brazil is definitely a good deal considering we did not miss out on much. Pablo (one of the meat carver) came up to us because he noticed we looked like we were waiting for the meat which we were but nobody was coming over. He explained to us on how the carvers would know when to come back aka flipping the coasters (green/red). Thanks Pablo for the help! It made the experience a bit better because of him!