41 Bewertungen zu Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
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Emily S.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Fogo de chao was amazing. From the moment I walked in, you could see the hustle from all the staff. I had made a reservation and was seated very quickly. It was my first time with my boyfriend for his birthday and went up to the salad bar which was phenomenal. I have never seen asparagus so huge before! Everything was delicious. Then we flipped the card to green and began stuffing ourselves with meat. We actually got a taste of everything-even asked for some chimichurri sauce(I know I killed that spelling) but it was also delicious. Overall, not usually a big spender but it was worth every penny! My boyfriend also loved it. Will be back again once I can save up some money and can prepare for some more meat!
Dinah L.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Darby, PA
It’s pretty pricy. An Open dinning room makes it Very loud. The salad bar choices are plentiful & a nice variety. The Steak Cutters come around with a variety of meats. Sirloin, Ribeye, Lamb chops, chicken & sausage etc. I finished my meal off with Raspberry NY cheese cake. Go hungry
Judy Z.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Villanova, PA
As a meat lover with fairly high standards, I had been wanting to try out this restaurant since I overheard my friends raving about it. I finally got the chance to do so last night and I can definitely say that it was worth the hype. I arrived at the restaurant at 6 pm with my boyfriend to be seated and served some water and appetizers immediately. The waiters and waitresses were very attentive. As soon as we finished something on our plate or in a side dish, they would freshen our plates or replenish the dish. It wasn’t difficult to get the attention of someone at all. Everyone was very courteous and kind. The meat was, of course, the highlight of the meal. Flipping our cards over to green, we were immediately rushed with servers bearing large skewers of meat. Garlic steak, house special sirloin, pork sirloin, bacon wrapped sirloin, lamb chops, ribeye, you name it, they had it. 16 different kinds of meat on top of a salad bar and a soup bar. My boyfriend, an avid carnivore who eats more protein than anything else, couldn’t stop smiling the entire night. Although the price of dining is quite steep, the experience and the food were worth the extra dollars because the attentiveness of the servers and the quantity and quality of the meat made me feel like I had eaten my money’s worth. Go to fogo de chao. You won’t regret it.
Gilbert T.
Rating des Ortes: 5 San Antonio, TX
This place has Great customer service. Although its about $ 50 per person & Kids under 6 eat free its worth the price tag! You have a Great selection of greens, cheese and salads. The endless supply of redmeat & chicken that flows around is guranteed to have your taste buds jumping! Quality here is NOT overlooked & hospitality here is second to none! Liquor selection is top notch and it also has a bar to drink while you wait to be seated! You dont have to be dressed up or tuxed-up however dont wear tank tops or flip flops! An elegant place for Any & Every occassion. They also offer a Military Discount to all U.S.Service members! Patronize a establishment that supports the troops! Try it once You have Nothing to Lose!
Nate K.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Personally, if I’m going to head into the city and drop $ 50-$ 75 for dinner, I’d probably prefer to go to one of the thousands of amazing restaurants with a regular a la carte menu… either way, you walk out stuffed… This is ‘merica after all. But hey… for any Brazilian Steakhouse(and I’ve been to them IN Brazil) or any buffet for that matter, Fogo is definitely going to be one of the best experiences. The ambiance and unique architecture is breathtaking, the appetizer/salad bar is off the hook, and of course… the endless meat is incredible — a good medium rare is usually available. All of this is only surpassed by the 5 star service. They really have the royal treatment down. We went with mom, pop, and our 2 year old son. They did such a good job of making us feel special and entertaining the boy through a long meal. If they had a MySpace, I’d totally be giving them kudos…
Sophia H.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Hershey, PA
As a person who’s almost never eaten steak in her life(maybe 2 – 3 times in total?) because she thinks steak is too dry and tasteless, I was impressed with this place. The steak here was tender and juicy — some still too dry/tasteless for me but others were amazing! Description of foods below: Ribeye was the best! Filet mignon, sirloin topside, lamb, and bacon-wrapped beef were all amazing too. I really like the vegetable bar, which was delicious and a much-appreciated balance to all the heavy thick meat. House special sirloin was kinda dry and tasteless for me. Parmesan pork was ehh — way too much parmesan cheese. Pineapple chicken was very tender but dry compared to all the juicy steak i ate. Bacon-wrapped chicken, garlic steak, and sausage were nothing special. Servers were great — actually really overwhelming in the beginning when we first sat down and flipped our chips to green, but after a while, it slowed down(a bit too slow though). Beautiful interior/environment, great service, and wonderful food. A must-have(and one-time because it’s really expensive) experience!
Bianca L.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY
Oh Brazil – how I miss you. Luckily I don’t need to take the 12 hour flight in order to enjoy an awesome Brazilian churrascaria. It doesn’t matter which Fogo I go to I’m always happy at the end of the night. The one I went to in Brazil was better but this place is still 5 star worthy and besides – it’s okay because I’ll be going back to Brazil to visit my family in June. ;)
Angelique L.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Jacksonville, FL
Out of all the Brazilian steakhouses in Philly, this is my favorite. Excellent service. Great salad bar– tried very hard not to fill up on the delicious Caesar salad and Manchego cheese. And of course, amazingly delicious cuts of meat– anything wrapped in bacon and all the different kinds of sirloin were my favorites. We made reservations and were sat promptly for an early Sunday dinner. Our servers were very attentive– meaning my water glass was never less than half full. I’m 40 weeks so pregnant, so one of the servers asked about my due date and what baby’s name will be, which I gladly told. After dinner, she came back with a welcoming surprise of crème brûlée. Amazing dessert, gesture, and overall experience. Will definitely go back.
Chaz P.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Awesome experience !! Variety and quality of meats was outstanding… Make sure you come hungry! Great place to go with a large group of friends too. Don’t forget to try the salad bar… it is off the board! Absolute best service I’ve ever had ANYWHERE in my entire life. The food was incredible, but it was the service that really impressed me. Can’t recommend it enough! The servers at this joint have mastered their craft. The featured steaks are beyond prime… Hard to find a place for the meats better than this. People always say skip the salad bar, but I thought things like buffalo mozzarella and asparagus are good sides to eat with the meats. Best lamb I’ve ever had… Absolute best service I’ve ever had ANYWHERE in my entire life. The food was incredible, but it was the service that really impressed me. Can’t recommend it enough! All in all, the food is top quality and the great service just adds to the experience…
Nancy C.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Philadelphia, PA
It honestly doesn’t get better than all-you-can-eat meat. I generally try to come during restaurant week, where they knock $ 20 off the usual price($ 35 vs. $ 55); there’s a few less meat selections, but still good enough for me! The appetizers are wonderful, but don’t fill up too much on the cheesy bread and mashed potoatoes because MEAT. When your chip is face up and green, the waiters bring racks of meat straight to your table, so no walking required! My favorites are the top sirloin and pork ribs. Everything was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. I love that you can choose rare, medium or well-done. In between courses, flip your chip over to red and head over to the salad bar to cleanse your palette with a selection of fruit, salad, and cheese. When you’re ready, flip that chip back over and prepare your body for more! The last time I was here, I ate until I felt like I was physically ill, but hey, that’s how your get your money’s worth, right?
Matthew S.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Manhattan, NY
4-star dinner, 4.5-star lunch Fogo de Chão has a spacious, loud dining room, and lots and lots of meat. I give 4 stars to the dinner because it isn’t the most intimate setting and is definitely loud. The meat is of good quality and being full is definitely assured at the end of the meal. The market table(buffet style appetizers, soups, salad, and charcuterie selection) has good starters but not out of this world. The cheese and cured meats selection is nice, although the pieces are cut a little thick for my taste. The salad and vegetable selections are adequate, but again, it’s a buffet style, pre-dressed salad that often has the tastier additions picked out by the vultures who get to the new bowl the fastest. One example that stands out is the one or two slivers of clementine that were left in a huge bowl of kale-clementine-mint salad. What people really come for, however, are the meats. The selection has both variety and quality with options ranging from sirloin steak and beef tenderloin, to parmesan crusted pork medallions, to lamb chops, to chicken breasts. The rodizio-churrascaria service is good but not mind-blowingly so. There are always servers coming by with meat options, but usually it is just a few skewers at a time, so you may have to be patient to get the type and cut of meat that you want. I’d recommend going for lunch(a great value at $ 36pp) if you want to give it a try. The dinner is the same selection but with a $ 55pp price tag. The experience is novel if you’ve never tried rodizio-churrasco style meals before, but beware of high noise levels and a not-so-intimate dining space.
Marc P.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Philadelphia, PA
I eat at Fogo de Chao several times a year. Usually it’s for a birthday celebration for one of my brothers, friends, or my own. If you haven’t eaten at a Brazilian steak house before, it is an experience not to miss. When you sit down, you are given a card. One side of the card is green and the other side is red. Keep that card on red until you are finished with your salad and ready for the meats. As soon as you flip it, the waiters will make a bee line to your plate. They will sometimes be lined up behind each other waiting to serve you. They’ll carve the meat right at your table. I’ve found it’s best to get a few things on your plate and flip the card again. Otherwise they’ll just keep coming. Their cuts of meat are incredibly flavorful and tender! My favorite is the pork sausage, but I also like the filet wrapped in bacon and the pork ribs. They have a lot of meats to choose from, including chicken, lamb, pork and many different cuts of beef. They also have a great salad bar, with everything from Mozzarella balls, an assortment of cheeses, gourmet meats, pasta, Caesar salad, fruit, and fresh vegetables like zucchini, hearts of palm, and asparagus. They will also bring little popovers and plantains to your table. They are both great, but be careful, especially with the popovers. It’s easy to fill up on them. I definitely recommend Fogo de Chao. Just maybe don’t eat lunch that day.
Shaelene L.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Clementon, NJ
I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed fogos! Maybe it’s because I only can afford to go there like 3x a year #truth! Anyway. I have to say the food is superb! It costs a lot but is quality food. The food is for sure 5 star worthy and so is the service… at dinner time. I haven’t received bad service during the day but it is no where near what I experience at dinner. If anything I think the price is more affordable at lunch but I would hope the treatment you get isn’t based on time of day. I give four stars as well because the price of drinks is a little crazy. It’s a restaurant I get it, but a glass of Malbec Alamodome was around 11 dollars, that is an 8 dollar bottle. Come on fogos, throw me a bone here. Nevertheless it’s my go to for a nice celebration. If you go at dinner you’re treated like you are the only one in the restaurant, despite how full it is. Lunch is a different story. I do appreciate the staff always wanting to celebrate special occasions, with beautiful writing on the plate and usually a free dessert. What would it take to turn the 4.5 star into a 5? Step up your lunch game.
Jill W.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Wilmington, DE
Not the best meat but I love the salad bar!
Skyla C.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Philadelphia, PA
I’ve always wanted to try a Brazilian steakhouse since living back home in Boston. So I chose to come here for Valentine’s Day two years ago. We had a reservations and was able to be seated right away . Very romantic dinner. I was pleased with their salad bar. So many options. That alone would probably filled you up already. Awesome presentation on their meat selections. I tried almost every meat and didn’t like the texture of the lamb too much. I’m a beef kinda person so trying new meat was a little tough for me. Overall, I had such a great experience here. I’m glad I made that decision to come. The drink is good as well. I had their special drink: caipirinha . Waiter was nice and attentive. You also have a card to used as you want to pass on the meat or have them slice a few meat on to your plate. That was neat.
Dave R.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Prospect Park, PA
We had an excellent experience at Fogo. My only negative is that I think it’s a tad overpriced($ 52 for dinner), the drinks are WILDLY overpriced($ 14 for a whiskey old fashioned? come on guys) and the«signature» mashed potatoes that they make a HUGE deal about are definitely powdered. Other than that, the different cuts of steak were excellent, the lamb was some of the best I’ve had and they had the best beef ribs I’ve ever had in my life. I’m a rib guy and those ribs were heaven. The pork ribs were definitely in my top five pork ribs. Also the little marinated chicken is amazing as well. The pork sausages are a tad overseasoned, but very tasty. The salad bar is a whole other ballgame; gourmet meats and cheese, handmade soups, smoked salmon, mozzarella salad and some of the best tabbouleh I’ve ever had are some of the highlights. And make sure you get some candied bacon on the side!
Tiffany C.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Definitely get your money’s worth here. So many meat options and the cold food buffet is expansive. All food was fresh and kept coming non-stop. The wait staff were very friendly and attentive. One waiter took a good amount of time to talk to us about beer options and other places to visit with craft beer choices. Dessert was pretty good too. If you leave hungry it is your own fault because the food just keeps coming as long as you want. My favorite part was when the waiter asked is if there one particular meat or food choice we wanted to try or have more of. When we requested steak, he got on his headset to request the server with the steak come to our table. It was instant satisfaction! Highly recommend for meat lovers!
Carlos O.
Rating des Ortes: 5 West Chester, Estados Unidos
Para darse un gusto, los mejores cortes la picaña y el filete mignon, no pierdas tiempo con lo demas. Esta rico! Vale la pena!
Aen W.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Lebanon, PA
Really interesting and unique experience. Well worth the cost. Salad bar is outstanding — tons of choices, great cheeses, meats an assortment of different salads and pastas, I think they are trying to get you filled up before you hit the main course. The main attraction is the all you can eat meat — 4 different cuts of beef– chicken — pork– lamb. All the cuts of beef were great — the chicken was so so and the leg of lamb and lamb chops were okay — the pork ribs were a little over cooked and I didn’t make it to the pork chops. The drinks were a little strong and the desert was standard except for the key lime pie. We are planning another trip in the next couple of weeks and are planning on taking friends. I would highly recommend Foga ???
Jim B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Morton, PA
Had a real great time here the food is spectacular, a whole lot of meat and after I took my girlfriend out here she had a little more meat in the parking lot. I guess she could fit that much more, let’s just say she was stuffed. I wore a Unilocal t shirt in addition, when you do this the waiter is obligated to give you a reach around. You see I’m giving this place five stars. I gave them a star for every reach around, if only I could give 36 stars ;)
Turd F.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Food is amazing but be prepared for a severe Brazilian Blowout! I mean Holy shit!, But so worth it!
Jenn A.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA
Unfortunately I had an average experience there. Considering the pricing I expected to have a better experience. 1 — We had a reservation yet we still had to wait. They gave us a buzzer like it was the Cheese Cake Factory. Then after we handed in our buzzer they made us wait another 5 minutes to see if our table was ready. As we were waiting another waitress went to seat another couple. Made no sense. 2 — It was packed. I felt like I was sitting in the middle of grand central station. My boyfriend got hit in the head by a waiter trying to squeeze through the tables running past us. Too many patrons, too many employees, not enough space. 3 — Most of the cuts of meat were delicious. That’s why Fogo got 3 stars from me. But unfortunately after a certain point I just had enough because the meat was sooooo salty. Sodium off the charts. I had to wash down each delicious bite of meat with water or wine. Wine was great though. 4 — Polentas and caramelized bananas were ahmahzing.
Stephanie L.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Ok. So we had I wait a while even though we had a reservation. I asked the hosted if it is busy like that all the time and her answer? yes! Especially on weekends so be prepared to wait even if you’ve reserved your time. Food was great steak, chicken, sausage and — salad bar! This was my first time and I wanted to compare it to Chima, they are pretty comparable. The biggest thing Chima has on fogo is the free valet parking for dinner. Everything else is about the same however, I prefer fogos salad bar selection. Chima does provide some seafood as part of the meat selection that comes with the dinner price while Fogo offers seafood at an extra charge. Overall great experience and service!
Nat M.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Philadelphia, PA
Great steakhouse where they have different cuts of meat that they walk around and offer. There is an amazing salad bar that offers a large variety of vegetables and cheese. The salad bar is self serve. As our server informed us, they have seafood and other items for vegetarians that can be ordered a la cart. I ate too much so was unable to try their dessert. Would definitely return for another meal. In addition to the salad bar, they serve sweetened banana, polenta, and garlic mashed potatoes with the meal.
David C.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Manalapan, NJ
We went there on a Saturday night around 830, normal crowd of people . Flavor of beef and other items seems bland. Understaffed Too concentrated in décor and ambience because the food is Eh for the price. Go to Texas de Brazil. You won’t be disappointed and the price is better.
Juana P.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Philadelphia, PA
I love everything about fogo … Service and food is always on point . Even thought at times they get really busy and the servers forget about you, I understand Bc I manage a restaurant myself so I know how things get. Love it if you go please make sure u try their chicken bacon meat yummy
Cesar M.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Newark, NJ
I’d been planning on dining at Fogo de Chão for sometime, so I figured since I was going to be in Philadelphia for the weekend, I’d make a reservation. I arrived about 10 minutes earlier and I was greeted by three pleasant and smiling hostesses and I was seated immediately. My waiters name was Carlos and he was great. He explained the menu to me even though I was already familiar with Brazilian Rodizio. The meat that was brought to the table was excellent, well seasoned, and well cooked and was also brought to us very often, roughly every 5 minutes or so. If I had to complain about something, it would be that the buffet is pretty average and it didn’t really knock my socks off. There was a cold buffet which was pretty good and had many options but the hot buffet had bread, rice and beans and thats pretty much it. One more thing that is keeping me from giving Fogo de Chão five stars is that Rodizio is the only thing on the menu. Cocktail shrimp is also available but if your expecting something else to order, such as Paella, Mar y tierra, or other dishes, you may be disappointed. They do offer garlic mash potatoes, cooked bananas(not platanos) and fried yuca as side orders with the buffet which is a plus. All in all, I enjoyed Fogo de Chão and I would eat there again but I may go earlier in the day to avoid the crowd. As far as price, it was a little more than I expected. The Rodizo is a little more expensive than what I’m used to paying in New Jersey, even for dinner prices. It was about $ 50 per person which in my opinion is a little high.
Jordan W.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Syracuse, NY
The whole evening was great! We had a wonderful server — Eunice — and a nice cozy, corner table. We called ahead for reservations and when we arrived, we waited for maybe 5 minutes? Call ahead! The wine menu is extensive and ranges from $ 40−100+ in price per bottle. They were out of some wines, but the server was really helpful about the process. The salad bar is good — cold and fresh. There is a small hot section with soup and a few side dishes. If you like cheese and meats, there are multiple options on the salad bar. The carved meats at the table were great. Definitely eat as many lamb chops as possible!!! There are beef, pork, and chicken options available. Lastly, if you’re there for an occasion, tell the server and you will get a dessert — at least we did :-)
Doina N.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Philadelphia, PA
For various reasons I have not dinned out much lately. However, family events are not to be missed. I decided to make a reservation for my father’s 65th birthday and went with Fogo since he’s a foodie. Yes, I made the right decision. The whole family loved the meal there. We had a reservation for 7:30pm but we did not make it on time. I called to let them know that we wouldn’t be on time and they were okay with it. They still gave us that gadget that would light up once the table was ready. We finally got seated at 8:20pm. Our server was very nice and she tried to explain the menu — but you know how it is, all you remember is whatever they say at the end. We knew we wanted to try all of the meat of the world! My brother asked for a cake to wish my father happy birthday at the end and they were very nice to bring that on time and without him noticing it. I think that it is a great place to spend good quality time with family, friends and celebrate life. Whether a foodie or not, I think it’s really worth it. Customer service is really great as well.
Richie H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Philadelphia, PA
One of the best places on earth and probably a vegetarians nightmare. This is definitely a place of PETA(people eating tasty animals). Came here for dinner and ordered some cocktails to start. The mojito was delicious and refreshing. They have an amazing salad bar, but I usually don’t get much. You should save your appetite for the main event. The sides are amazing as well — my favorite is the cheesy bread. You need to make sure it’s nice and warm to get the chewy center. The steak is delicious with various cuts. I think they should have a checklist with all the meats and you can mark off what you got and what you liked. One thing I would say is to ask to get seated by the door — we got the first dibs on the meat from the grill. Plenty of crust/seasoning/char delicousness! If the meat wasn’t enough, they also have a stellar dessert menu. Ordered the cheesecake with strawberries. I prefer this place to Chima.
Victor R.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Philadelphia, PA
I’ve been coming here for years, food is excellent as always. Great variety of meat and other salad bar items. Easy comparison with Chima, the other high end Brazilian steak house. I’d say the food quality is near identical. Chima is more contemporary style in décor and ambience vs Fogo which is more classical/traditional style in décor and ambience. The main difference to me is the service. While Chima service was just fine, I found Fogo service to be exceptional. The meat servers were much more personable and there was a manager constantly checking on tables throughout. We were able to request certain cuts of meat very easily.
Christina H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Joppa, MD
My husband and I stayed in Philadelphia for our wedding anniversary and we originally had reservations at a different restaurant for our first night, but my husband wasn’t interested in the place and wanted to go somewhere else. He said he was hungry. Very hungry. So he looked up Fogo and it was a short walk from our hotel and we made a reservation for 8:30 pm for two people. I didn’t want to come because we have a Fogo close to our house and I wasn’t interested in a chain restaurant, but he really wanted to come so I obliged and I’m glad I did! This Fogo is MUCH nicer than the one we have in Baltimore. The architecture and the interior are just BEAUTIFUL! We walked in and waited behind a couple people to see the hostess. After a few minutes, we told her we had a reservation and she gave us a buzzer and said to wait just a couple minutes for our table. Less than two minutes later, our buzzer went off and we were shown to a table. The service here is phenomenal, from the hostess to the servers to the Gauchos and everyone else moving about the restaurant. Everyone greets you and everyone is just there to serve. We told our waitress that we had been to a Fogo before so she didn’t explain the rules(you are given a card, one side is red and the other is green: green means give me meat and red means do not give me meat and the Gauchos will come to you when the card is on green). I told her I was only interested in the salad bar so she took my meat items(card and tongs) away. She brought our drinks quickly and then we were able to start with the food. It is pretty crazy in the restaurant and to navigate to the salad bar can be a little hectic with all the moving people, but the staff is very aware of their surroundings and they would see me going one way, so they would go another way to avoid bumping into me. It was kind of like a fun maze to get to the salad bar and back. The salad bar is not like your average salad bar at a Ruby Tuesday’s. This salad bar has amazing cured bacon, plenty of cheese(fresh mozzarella, shredded Parmesan, and more that I didn’t recognize, but tasted amazing), kale tossed with a lemon tahini dressing, sundried tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, Caesar salad, pineapple, papaya, pasta salad, chickpea hash, prosciutto, hard salami, smoked salmon with capers, tomatoes with basil and olive oil, large chunks of cucumbers, grilled zucchini, soup of the day(we had butternut squash), homemade croutons, the biggest asparagus you have ever seen, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, and more. That’s just what I got :) I made my way back to our table and another server came by and dropped off sides of garlic mashed potatoes, plantains, cheesy bread rolls and fried polenta. In addition to all this, my husband was getting meat after meat after meat brought to him since he had his card up on the green side pretty much the whole time. He did flip it over to red to take a break so he could eat and no kidding, within two seconds of flipping it back over to the green side, a gaucho was at the table presenting him with more meat. The attentiveness of the staff here is on point. We never had to ask for a refill of our drinks or sides. Everything was brought to us without us having to ask. The food is amazing, tasteful and full of flavor. Our waitress could tell we were getting full and asked us if we were interested in coffee or dessert, but we were so stuffed and declined her offer. She asked if we were celebrating anything and we told her we were celebrating our anniversary. A few minutes later she brought us a slice of chocolate cake with«Happy Anniversary» written on the plate in icing along with a candle in a strawberry with whipped cream on the side. She said it was on the house. Even though we were full, we still indulged in this cake and it was decadent and rich. All the staff that passed by saw the plate and wished us a happy anniversary. I really can’t believe the level of service that the staff has here. It is just amazing. Food and service make this Fogo 5 stars. I wish I could give it 10 stars!
John R.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Fogo De Chao 1337 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 (215) 636‑9700 The Philadelphia rendition of Fogo de Chao is located at 13th and Chestnut St in Center City Philadelphia in an exquisite building(the historic Caldwell’s Jewelry Building). The interior, originally designed by famed Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer features French-cut chandeliers and 20 foot ceilings. The atmosphere though, is a juxtaposition of pretentious display and the homey feel of a churrascaria – a restaurant serving grilled meat, many offering as much as one can eat: the waiters move around the restaurant with the skewers, slicing meat onto the client’s plate. This serving style is called espeto corrido or rodízio, and is quite popular in Brazil. This is a unique concept in a restaurant as there really is no menu per-say. There is a large market table which is the Brazilian equivalent of a salad buffet, and the waiters simply walk around with large skewers of meat. You indicate that you are hungry for more meat using a fun red and green light system of circular placards placed on the table. The market table features such offerings as: Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Salad, Winter Citrus Salad, Hearts of Palm, Tabouleh, Apple Salad and Imported Cheese selection. There was something for everyone – meat lovers and vegetarians alike. This is all inclusive with the price of the meal. Before dinner, one must start with a cocktail, and the true brazilian specialty available is FOGOPREMIUMCAIPIRINHA: Muddled with Fogo Premium Aged Cachaça, fresh limes and cane sugar. Caipirinha is Brazil’s national cocktail, made with cachaça, sugar and lime. Cachaça, also known as Pinga or Caninha, is Brazil’s most common distilled alcoholic beverage. We started with the shrimp cocktail which was a nice beginning. The presentation was good and the cocktail sauce adequate to the task. Some of the homestyle sides available: CARAMELIZEDBANANAS, GARLICMASHEDPOTATOES, POLENTA(left). Brought to Southern Brazil by Italian immigrants, polenta made from corn meal remains a staple in Brazilian kitchens to this day. Meat was delicious. Of Note: –Gorgeous bar area –After dinner mints and matchboxes(for you collectors out there). –Gorgeous interior with French chandeliers and 20 ft ceilings. –A well stocked wine cellar. –Posh restrooms. –Crème brûlée was well executed. –Chocolate mouse was very rich and the whip cream was definitely house made.
Alanna B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Cherry Hill, NJ
This is one of th best Brazilian Steakhouses, compared to two others(one in SJ and the other north of Philly. Food: Well cooked and prepared. Meat preparation is executed well and delicious. LOVE their salad bar. I could eat my way through the entire salad bar, even if no meat was provided. Service: The ‘waiters’(I forgot what they are called here) were attentive and came to check out our table many times. Definitely make reservations ahead of time as it can get back in the off-shore season.
Stone Z.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Philadelphia, PA
«I don’t eat till I get full. I eat till I hate my life» My friend said this while we were eating. There is so much food. OMG. The Lamb was seasoned so well. The top sirloin was cooked to perfection. Honestly wasn’t a fan of the pork offerings but who cares, it’s all you can eat. I love the salad bar’s smoked salmon. OMG sooo gooood. I could get full on the salad bar itself. This is my second time and won’t be my last.
Tiffanie T.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Harrisburg, PA
I came here for restaurant week and philly and definitely come back. Their salad bar and cheese bread was completely delicious. But their brisket and lamb really killed it. I haven’t had lamb done that well in a while. I definitely owe them a visit back. Oh and make sure to get the pineapple caipirinha — recommended by our waitress!
Jessie H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Manhattan, NY
All you can eat Brazilian meat!!! We came for restaurant week so it was $ 35 special, normally it’s $ 50. They have a salad bar that has charcuterie meats and cheeses PLUSLOX!!! Love smoked salmon! They have some other side dishes you can get(rice, potatoes, etc). Overall I really enjoyed the different meats– I like the garlic one the best– forget what it was called. You turn the round paper button to green when you want them to bring the meat over and then turn it to red to stop. My plate was bottomless and I ate super fast because I didn’t want to get full too quickly by letting the food settle. Service is exceptional, our waiter constantly checked on us to see if we need anything and asked if he could send anything(meats) our way. Coke comes in the glass bottle– BESTEVER. I left here full and needing to unbutton my pants(I suggest wearing dresses and something loose) but it was worth every bite!
Christina G.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Philadelphia, PA
I’m not a big meat eater but this place is awesome. I ate here two days ago for a late lunch. I highly recommend lunch since it is discounted to $ 35 a person and that includes all you can eat salad bar and meat. The salad bar was delicious– best artichokes of my life. The artichokes were so tender; I wish I could make them like that. My favorites of the salad bar: the lox, the chicken salad, beets and kale. The filet mignon was absolutely my favorite cut of meat. My least favorite was the chicken wrapped in bacon as I thought the bacon was too salty. The meat servers were quick to come around whenever we had our green cards facing up and our server was great about bringing fresh plates and asking if there was any cut of meat we were waiting for. Service was excellent by our waitress Madison. This is also a very nice restaurant for décor– I love the building it is in and the high ceilings. I can’t wait to return.
Leah E.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Honolulu, HI
One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. $ 52 and worth every penny. My strategy: sit with my green card facing up and eat every single piece of meat offered… Then go and check out the salad bar. I like my meat done well, and the gentlemen would come back with it cooked the way I liked it. Cannot believe how attentive the staff was in changing our side dishes on the table(mashed potatoes, polenta, and brown sugar bananas). Please open one of these in Hawaii!
Ciz F.
Rating des Ortes: 5 South San Francisco, Estados Unidos
Vale muito a pena gastar toda essa grana lá. Umas das melhores churrascarias que eu já fui! O ambiente é muito legal e o atendimento é nota 10! Super recomendo!
JJ190
Rating des Ortes: 5 Laer, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Absolut 6 Sterne! Brasilianisches BBQ zig Fleischsorten am Spieß werden herum getragen und können auf Wunsch geordert werden. Dann wird am Platz abgesäbelt und direkt auf den Teller gegeben. All you can eat mit Salatbuffet für ca 50 $. Ordentlich viel Geld aber es lohnt sich!