Isaiah was on point with his service today. Anything we asked for was out within minutes, any cut of steak or drink and it was there. Definitely a guy! read more

Great location! Restaurant is absolutely beautiful. Service is fantastic & food is delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Brea, California

My fiance and I came into Fogo De Chao to celebrate our anniversary and we got the best service from Isaiah. He was very accommodating and even sent over some of his favorite dishes for us to try since it was our first time! read more

Ambiance - typical Churrascaria restaurant - very spacious, modern with warm tones Service - this is our first time here. We wanted to take advantage of their $49/person special (advertised on Facebook) but our server, Ash, corrected me and told me that for California, it is $54/person. She patiently explained the different price points and highly recommended the $54 special since they have so many types of meat to choose from even for this. We are grateful she told us this because she was absolutely right. She was very sweet and dutifully attended to us and checked in on us frequently. She gave us a paper medallion (she called it that but it was like a round, paper coaster which is colored green on one side and red on the other). We are to flip it to the green side if we want the meats to be brought to us and to the red side if we want to take a pause). Food - other than the variety of meats (bacon wrapped pork, beef tri-tip, sirloin steak, sausage, chicken, etc.) which are brought to your table there was an array of salads (chicken, chickpea, Caesar, etc), veges (roasted pepper, garlic zucchini, steamed asparagus, etc), fruits (papaya, honey dew, kiwi, etc), cheese (Parmesan, provolone, cheddar) and a couple of soups to choose from. They also serve pao de quiejo (cheese bread) to start and gave us sweet banana plantains with crunchy polenta strips. Our favorite meats were the lamb, the tri-tip and the skirt steak. We were given a choice of how we wanted it cooked - medium rare, medium or well done. There were so much food to choose from that I've forgotten the kind of dessert we ordered (tres leches, I think). Anyway, we were so full and satiated after the meal. It was worth the price we paid. We will definitely be back. read more

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We stopped by the bar for a quick little bite and ended up having such a pleasant time! We had the pleasure of having a drink with Greg, the bartender, and he really made our visit special. He was friendly, welcoming, and made us feel right at home. It looks like Greg works the morning shift, so if you happen to stop by in the morning, be sure to say hello! We really enjoyed our time and appreciated the great service. Keep up the good work, Greg! You're doing a fantastic I wish I would have gotten better pictures of our food but we dove right in. read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Brea, California

Wow! So we went once for happy hour (first two pictures) and second time for dinner. What an experience! The food is filling, good quality and very tasty! Both the happy hour and full buffet experience were good. Next, the restaurant, so pretty! Well spread out and inviting! Lastly and most importantly, the server: Antonio. He was so patient with us, and took care of us even when he was busy. He made great recommendations and made sure my birthday dinner with my family was special! Thank you for the wonderful experience!! read more

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8-29-2026 It was my first time trying this place, and it was underwhelming. As usual, just because the price is expensive, doesn't mean it tastes good. We were seated in a big group, so it felt really hectic trying to ask for things like more water and bread. The way the waiter explained the water was really weird, too. Like still water or sparkling? And then I asked if it was extra, and he said bottled costed money, or we could have tap. But the Saratoga bottle we received had an opened top seal. Regardless, we went onto the meal. The appetizer bread was one of the main highlights, but it was only really good the first round. Towards the end, we finally got a refill, but the bread was harder and less cheesy. The meats were repetitive, so by the time the lamb came out, I was too full and didn't have a dish. The buffet was okay, and there were a handful of "gourmet" options, but some of the food was either empty or looked a little old/contaminated. I found the texture of the meats to be rougher than expected. While the pieces were on the bigger side, some of them were so fatty. Also, the women's restroom has shutter door stalls, and the door is so close to the toilet. The doorknob also started coming off when I tried exiting. Like there's no way it didn't get messed up like that without a bunch of people using it, and not tell anyone to get it fixed. We had a birthday guest, so they gave free dessert. She got the tres leches, but not sure if it was good or not. I would say it's not worth the price. I wanted to try the lobster and crab, but unfortunately went with the group's choice. In the middle of the meal, I was extremely gassy, and something I ate upset my stomach. I'm not sure what it was, but it made me feel full early on and uncomfortable to keep eating. read more

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Fogo De Chao? More like Fogo de WOWW I've been here multiple times with friends but never came during their happy hour. Fogo De Chao's happy hour menu is GOATED - boyfie and I ordered the $10 picanha burger and $15 bone shareable plate. We also got complimentary cheese bread... my fav. We came around 6PM on a weekday and there was no wait! Super cheap eats and high quality meat. I love that they have an all day happy hour too - EVERYDAY. I will be back :) read more

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My friend and I wanted to check out Fogo for their $10 all day happy hour burger and MAN is it pretty worth. You go self seat at the bar and you can find all day happy hour menu. We didn't check out alcoholic drinks but I skimmed the menu and saw plenty of cocktails around $10 and beers for $6. Now comes the burger, and man first impression it was just dripping in juice. The actual meat patty was huge and will definitely fill you up. I would say the 1 piece romaine lettuce was less than optimal for a burger but it can be overlooked. The fries are necessarily your regular fries but fried polenta that they typically serve in the typical experience. Overall I'd say this burger is incredible value with how much food you get for $10 which you can't beat these days. Also I want to shoutout our server/bartender, Adam, who was super attentive with getting us water, cheesy bread, and checking in on us. He was generous in getting us extra cheese bread making this meal incredibly filling and indulging. read more

Fogo de Chão - Picanha burger - Steakhouses Near Me - Brea, California

I'm veeery disappointed We stopped by Fogo de Chão before celebrating my husband's birthday. We didn't have a reservation, but they seated us fairly quickly, which was a nice start Unfortunately, the service after that was very disappointing. Our server came over,took our drink order, and then basically disappeared. We waited around 30 minutes just to place our food order. My husband ordered the Full Churrasco Experience, while I wasn't feeling well and only wanted to try the roasted bone marrow. Even that took about another 30 minutes to arrive My husband did get to eat, but even with the churrasco experience, the servers carrying the meats seemed to pass our table quite often. When they did stop, most of the meat offered was rare, which he doesn't really eat. The biggest issue was that throughout the evening it was almost impossible to find our server. Even if I had decided to order something else I honestly wouldn't have been able to because there was simply no one around to take the order. Even when we were ready to leave, we waited quite a while just to get the check. Eventually, we had to stop another server and ask them to bring it because at that point I simply wanted to leave as soon as possible. The food itself was ok,but the overall experience was frustrating because of the long waits and lack of attention. For a restaurant at this price point, I expected a much better level of service. In the end, we were actually glad we hadn't decided to celebrate my husband's birthday here, because this experience would have been very disappointing for a special occasion. read more

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Came here for a friend's birthday and in the end I can't believe this place was so busy and packed, I believe every table was filled and it was an early weekday dinner. Then I forgot it's still summer. This is a Brazilian-style steakhouse where they bring random meats to your table and ask if you would like them. But since the place was so full the meats would literally be gone by the time it came around to the other side. Overall I would say this place is alright but maybe come when it isn't so busy. They also have a salad bar that is decked with a ton of vegetables, cheese, cold cuts, fruits, and salad as well. Our server came to us and asked what we wanted to have and asked them to come to our table but it literally took such a long time that we kind of gave up at the end and decided it was fine not to have the meat. read more

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So this was a date night with a couple of YELP Elites that I known for forever. We decided to do dinner and they chose Fogo de Chao. What a great choice, This restaurant was amazing Me and the Mister got there early so we got a decent parking space. The parking is cramped but they offer valet parking for $10.00. The restaurant is located in a very busy parking lot so be prepared to drive around valet park. The entrance to the restaurant is beautiful. It is large with beautiful windows and amazing lighting. They have a smaller back room where we were seated. We had I believe three servers. Omar being our main server. He was funny and helpful. He explained how the Churrasco worked ($78) and the difference between that and an entree. Me and my fellow yelpers order the Churrasco and my Mister ordered Chilean Sea Bass, his go to.. All meals come with the amazing salad bar. That in itself is a whole Yelp review. Salad bar had everything and I mean everything. There were salad choices, fruit (even dragonfruit). They had peppers, cheeses, salamis, soups, black beans and rice, and olives. All the Misters favorites. Being such a bready how did forget the bread the started us off with. It was a delicious cheesy bread. The also have a bar for those of you who drink. After you get your salad bar the bring you mashed potatoes, fried polenta, and plantains. All delicious. By now I guess you are wondering where the beef. Then it starts. You get a little card thats red on one side and green on the other. Once you flip it to green the meat starts coming and it doesn't stop until you flip the card to the red side. Meat selection included Brazilian sausage, filet mignon, chicken, lamb, steak wrapped in pork, bone in ribeye, and picanha (what they are known for). When I say it was a lot it was a lot. It was so much that I forgot to save room for dessert. I can't wait to bring our other foodie friends and our kids back. This was truly a great place and for the price well worth it. Again shout out to Omar who was amazing and patient.). One last note make sure you come on an empty stomach.... read more

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Fogo de Chao for Happy Hour is always a hit! Great $ for both drinks & appetizers. The place is beautiful with high ceilings with a nice bar area. However, the same usually cannot be said for the FULL CHURRASCO dining experience for $79/person. This was probably my 10th time attending a birthday dinner at this Brea location, and the food is never good. The meat tastes bland (lacks seasoning) and the only thing that ever tasted good is their Tomato Bisque. I came here tonight and even the bread was rock hard. Right now, I am literally wide awake at 3:30am because I am up sick to my stomach with food poisoning. I am still giving a 3 star review because our server was great. She was such a sweetheart and very attentive. Also, we got seated rather quickly so that was a huge plus. read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Brea, California

They have a salad board that is extremely delicious. I would definitely go back there again, although I am not a meat eater my friends and my family are meat eaters, and they found the meat to be extremely delicious well seasoned and perfectly cooked. It gets super busy for brunch especially on holidays but they have food for vegans, vegetarians, gluten free and meat eaters. The drinks were amazing we had the martini which was top notch. Came back for my step dads bday, my sons bday and mine. The ambience is very stylish and upscale but it can be a bit tight when it's busy maybe a bit more space or outdoor seating would be great since the seating is hard to move through when getting to the salad bar which was my favorite part. Also sometimes we had to call some meat servers down when they would skip our table but other than that everything else was amazing. read more

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Another great experience at Fogo de Chão in Brea. The decor is modern contemporary and airy with its high ceilings. Staff is excellent. Server asked if our cocktails were satisfactory and frequently checked on us to refill our water glasses. The lamb chop and pork belly were our favorites. All the meats were well seasoned and very flavorful. However the tri-tip, although tasty, was difficult to chew. Reservations are highly encouraged. There is no outdoor seating. read more

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Food: 4 stars Service: Hit-or-Miss (2-3 stars), more on that below Parking: 1 star Indulgent Churrasco + Dessert $79/person w/ Butter-Bathed Lobster Tail includes the Market Table & Feijoada Bar and Brazilian sides (Evidently, the Brazilian sides include the Brazilian Cheese Bread, Polenta and Plaintains, and the mashed potatoes. Our table did not receive the mashed potatoes, and I do not recall any other table also receiving them.) Cheesecake Brûlée New York Style cheesecake torched with caramelized sugar, served over a rich berry sauce. Single Churrasco Cut, Picanha ($43) includes the Market Table & Feijoada Bar and Brazilian sides Brunch Cocktail + Wine Espresso x2 Fogo De Chão is located at the corner of Imperial and State College. I remember seeing this entire plaza being built, and especially with Fogo as the most recent addition. They have All Day Happy Hour, and everything looks delicious on that menu as well - such a great deal! I had not been to a Brazilian Churrasco restaurant in quite a long time, remember to use the provided tongs to grab your meat when they slice the meat at your table. The grilled pineapple is also available to all, as it is part of the Market Table & Feijoada Bar and Brazilian sides. Food The food was delicious and lots of it! Had to "roll" me out of the restaurant after our meal as I normally do not tend to eat this much. There were many items I liked in the Market Table & Feijoada Bar and Brazilian sides. Service The servers were polite, but pretentious (and provided resistance verbally and physically). "Professional" but not genuine. (It seems like everybody that I have talked to regarding my first time experience with service here, friends and coworkers, only one person noted great service, everybody else was in agreement with the "not so great" service here at Fogo, which I think may not be a big deal to them due to how busy they are as they will always be packed.) The meat/grilled pineapple servers were nicer and friendlier than the servers. When you needed someone, they were never there but when you did not need them, they were suddenly there. If you have plates that need to be cleared, it usually sits on the table for awhile until they pick them up (even if you were one of the first tables there with barely any body else there), and even if the servers stopped by to ask "how everything is." It is like avoidance of looking at the table, only attentive if one needs to order something = more $ for the restaurant. Priorities. Also, since I knew I couldn't finish everything, I ordered an Entrée, where I can take the meat home. I asked the server for a box, and she said "we do not have boxes." When she saw my Picanha token, she revised it and said "let me grab a box." No apologies or anything, just statements. Since we were both stuffed to the brim, I also asked for a box for the rest of the Cheesecake Brûlée, and I also faced resistance again. Also, my friend ordered her espresso first and received a saucer, an espresso, and sweeteners (if needed). Upon realizing that we were still a bit short of spending most of the gift card, I also ordered an espresso. I received an espresso (no saucer). Yes, I received what I ordered but how is my order different than my friend's? Yes, these are little things (or gestures) but for a bill at almost $200 (with tax and tip), I would have liked to feel a bit more welcomed. I am not asking for big, grand gestures, but little things add up. Interior It is very tightly spaced on the inside. Literally if you stuck your arm out just a few inches from your table, you would touch the table next to you. There is not much privacy in terms of conversations since everyone is seated so close to each other. Restroom (broken door handle) Not only was the counter full of used paper towels, the door handle was broken - like loosely hanging, hanging on for dear life. I literally feared that I would get stuck in that stall. One of the automatic soap dispensers was either out or broken, so there was an additional soap dispenser near the sink. For a restaurant that just opened at 11 am, the "care" or lack thereof for the restroom was also unappealing. Parking This plaza is beyond ridiculous with its parking spots for the amount of storefronts there are. For an early reservation, the plaza parking lot was already packed with cars. Be sure to read the signs around the parking lot just in case. Overall, the food is great and the prices are reasonable, but the service and parking makes me hesitant to return. ------- General response below by Guest Relations. They "reached out" but nothing comes of it, in terms of wanting to learn from your experience and to improve. read more

My husband and I came here while on our keto diet and like most Fogo de Chao locations, this one did not disappoint. The keto selections in the Market section was fantastic. They did not have bleu cheese when we went as first but the server was phenomenal and brought some out from the back when my husband asked. When the team saw our eating lag due to us waiting for specific meat items, they asked us what we prefer and sent it out straight from the kitchen (the baked cheese, filet mignon, and ribeye). It was lunch so the tableside visits were less frequent than the dinner service, but our server getting us exactly what we wanted was amazing. A+ as usual for Fogo. read more

Fogo de Chão - Pão de Queijo (GF) | Brazilian Cheese Bread (12) - Steakhouses Near Me - Brea, California

Greg the bartender is amazing and he's the reason I will be back!! I dined solo and made me feel welcome right away. I've heard about the Happy Hour deal and wanted to see for myself (I mean Happy Hour all day every day is unbeatable) I went solo and got seated right away at the bar. It was pretty packed for Sunday around 1pm (parking was difficult to find at that time) but got served water immediately and after Greg took my order he brought over some of the delicious cheesy breads. The burger came very quickly, which is awesome since they were so busy. I loved how juicy the burger was and it's a huge portion. The polenta fries are delicious, super crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The restaurant itself is a little loud, since it's just an open room. I wish the ceilings were lower or there was more sound proofing but it was a busy Sunday. Will come back again :)! read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Brea, California

Came for birthday celebration and it was top notch! Food was delicious, prime rib, beef ribs, and garlic steak was over the top yummy in our tummy. Dont forget to ask for cheese bread. Service was amazing! Thank you Antonio, for taking care of our table. Worth the calories and the price. read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Brea, California

We paid $54 without tip for Best of Brazil and I don't necessarily think it was the best of Brazil. They have a large salad bar in the center but with a crowd it's difficult to get around all the tables. The food had little to no seasoning. We asked for salt which has saved a lot of the meat. But we barely got any meat with the slivers they served. Service was okay it was a little chaotic some people even shoulder checked into us and meat juices spilled on our lap. I don't know if it's worth it to go here. Not worth the price the outside looks nice but for the money I'm sure you can get a large picanha and cook it way better than the restaurant and save money. Unfortunately I was hoping for better quality and service but I don't think I'll be coming back. The drinks and the salad bar had more flavor than the meat. The only positive thing meat wise was the spicy beef and lamb. If you like salads this is the place. read more

Fogo de Chão - Drinks (cucumber mint & strawberry hibiscus) - Steakhouses Near Me - Brea, California

Servers are extremely attentive and the dining room is gorgeous. The Churrasco dining experience is unique and the salad bar is unrivaled. It's a high end all you can eat menu where various cuts of grilled meat are brought directly from the grill and served right in front of you. I truly appreciate their inclusion of an impressive amount of side dishes, charcuterie options, fruits, and vegetables which helped offset the heaviness of all the grilled meat that they offered. They really leave you with nothing more to ask for. read more

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Christian was an amazing server. Very attentive and helpful to the menu selection when we first arrived. Gave great suggestions. Food was incredible. Definitely recommended scheduling a reservation. Til next time. We will definitely be back. read more

Fogo de Chão - Rose, Red blend and pineapple sipper. - Steakhouses Near Me - Brea, California

I met with Arlan Da Silva, Area Director and General Manager, last Monday and shared why I posted a negative review. It bothered me to do so as Fogo de Chao is one of my "go to", "share with friends" and absolutely "love spending time there" restaurants. He so impressed me with his desire to make it a "destination restaurant". He shared what action had been taken and that all staff were addressed so that going forward all guests will receive VIP treatment whether at the bar, for Happy Hour, Salad Bar or the Full Fogo Experience. Thank you, Mr. Da Silva, see you soon!!!! read more

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The food was bad. The first thing that came to our table was parmesan crusted pork. The pork super dry. The picanha, which I was looking forward to, tasted like lamb for some reason?? There's one I believe was garlic beef, I got those twice, the first one was ok, the second time it was so hard/dry! There's a couple other beef that was just ok. There was a pork belly with honey that was pretty nice, that was the highlight of the meal. The buffet (I think they call it the marketplace?) was a mess. I understand that it was a buffet, but still, it looks pretty unappetizing. The service was terrible. We had to ask our server for a cup of ice 3 times before she finally came with the ice. The people who rotate the meat were so rude and made me feel like I'm such a bother for being there. After about 20 mins, they stopped coming to the table even though I have flipped the sign to green. We have to flag people down and request some of the servers multiple times before they came again finally. Then there's this server who was carrying around a big tray filled with drink in glass cups. He dropped one and it shattered. He picked up a couple of the shards but didn't even bother cleaning up the rest! The floor had some shattered glass throughout the rest of the night. The restaurant was so busy it was hard to move around. I wonder if that place meet fire code. The parking lot was also so packed, it's so difficult to find parking. We were doing the taste of Brazil, which is cheaper than the normal menu. Is this why we were treated so poorly? read more

Convenient reservation method online. The service is friendly, our server Nicole S was on top of things and professional. The atmosphere is clean with a romantic lighting. Hopefully you won't be seated nearby the salad, because there is a lot of movement. When it is busy, the line for the salad gets long and you might block the kitchen so you'll be asked to move. It's a Saturday evening when we visited, so the meat was coming out at an ok pace. We were here for a birthday and the complementary cake was delicious! read more

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My husband and I went there to celebrate my birthday. We arrived as soon as it open for lunch. We were seated promptly. We ordered the full churrasco meal which includes meats, market table salad bar and sides. The meats were plentiful. They keep coming around with different kinds of meat. My favorites were the New York strip steak and the filet mignon. The Brazilian cheese rolls were delicious. I highly recommend it. You can get refills on the cheese rolls. But try not to eat too much of that or you won't be able to enjoy all the other stuff. The salad bar has many items to choose from. It has different salads, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, soup, beans and rice. My favorite was the maple glazed bacon. From previous visits at the Downtown location, I really like their fresh fruits. It is usually very ripe and sweet. Unfortunately the fresh fruits were not very good at this visit/location. They were not sweet. It cannot be that all the fruits were not in season. None of the following fruits I had were sweet: pineapple, papaya, dragon fruit, kiwi. Our server was friendly and attentive. She offered me a complimentary dessert for my birthday. I had the Creme brûlée and it was delicious. This place has a large seating area. It gets loud and noisy when there are a lot of people. The tables and chairs are arranged rather close to each other. The aisles between tables are not very big. Despite the fruits not being sweet and seating area packed, we had a good time. read more

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This review is for the bar which serves an all day happy hour menu. On Tuesday afternoon, there were plenty of open bar seats available. The menu offerings include small bites for $6 and other discounted items. The most popular is the $10 burger with polenta fries. It was so delicious and cooked just right. I also tried the beef rib which was my favorite. The meat was so tender and flavorful. Also included is free cheesy bread which is served hot. A must try! The ambiance and service were great. I would recommend coming to try the happy hour menu at the bar sometime. If you sign up for a free membership on their website, you can get $1 caipirinhas (signature Brazilian cocktails) on Tuesdays. read more

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Overall, the experience was okay, but it didn't quite live up to the price. The lamb was flavorful and definitely the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the chicken was dry, and the sides, especially the cheese bread, were only barely warm when they were served. Service could have been better as well. Our waiter seemed to forget about our table, so we never got a water refill and had to share one bottle throughout the meal. It wasn't a bad experience, but there are a few areas that could be improved. read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Brea, California

Never come during shift change. We had a reservation at 4:30 pm, and we arrived at 4 pm. Although they did sit us right away, during the shift change and during the week, you are left with servers playing tag as to who will take the table. This will then lead to lack of service by whoever got stuck with the table. We were approached by a server, but as it's customary, you really don't know who your server is at Fogo, but today it was worse. I know they work as a team, but the customer service today was not up to par. We ended up getting two full churrascos and two single cut churrascos for two kids (one teenager and one 10 yr old). For the single cut churrascos, you choose only one cut and that is what they will only bring you, which we knew. BUT, the two full churrascos, we literally only got offered the sirloin, filet mignon, garlic steak, and steak wrapped in bacon. None of the other options included: chicken, lamb, rib eye, etc, were brought to the table. We also never got the halloumi cheese, which we love. Only one side of mashed potatoes, polenta fries and banana, for 4 people. We had to hunt someone down for refills, and we were so annoyed we finished a few rounds and asked for the bill. I understand the shift change, I used to a server, but fogo is not cheap and to pay $300+, for half the meats that are included in your order is upsetting. We have been to fogo when it's super busy on a Saturday night, and maybe that's when you get the service and meats your entree deserves. It's going to a while before we come back. The quality of the little meats you get are good, but not worth the price. read more

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Yummy meat selection! I went to celebrate a birthday and we chose to do the full churrasco that includes Picanha, bone in ribeye, sirloin and more. Every single meat is tender and really good although for the ribeye, it is a lot more saltier. The salad bar is nice with assorted salad and side dishes including prosciutto and some soups. The staff is accommodating and when a meat is not grilled enough, they would take it back to the kitchen and told us that they would come back and they did which is nice. Really nice and pretty interior with large windows and tall ceilings. Perfect with date night and having dinner with friends/ family. read more

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Came here to celebrate a reunion and the food was amazing. My favorite cut of the night was the short rib and the lamb chops. Our servers were great and Melek was especially attentive with our table and made our experience very pleasing. read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Brea, California

came with a group of 12 for a reservation at 8 but we didnt get seated until about 820..? We got the indulgence menu so we were able to choose 1 of 4 items (lobster tail, crab cake, bone marrow and something else) and it came with any dessert of choice. I love the lobster tail. It wasnt rubbery and perfectly buttered. Some of the meats were amazing but some were really salty. I liked the pork chop. The pork belly woth honey and lemon was interesting but fatty. I liked the items at the salad bar. They gave lots of fruits. They gave fried plankton and what seemed like deep fried masa and it was soo good. I wished i got more but i needed to eat meat to get my monies worth. Melek and zaila were such amazing waitresses. At the beginning, the meater kept skipping our table but after they called them out we kept getting meat. Even at the end when we all finished, flipped the cards to red, and got desserts, 1 of our friends were still hungry so the meat guy came by and gave him food. Then came back again with a different piece to personally ask if he wanted more meat. Our waitresses are sneaky too. Sometimes there would suddenly be a new spoon next to me for dessert. Or my coke would disappear and reappear out of thin air. read more

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The ambiance inside was nice. The servers were friendly. The food was good. Overall a great experience We got there early before the crowds and would recommend that (5pm dinner). Our table split the tomahawk ribeye and it was a good amount of food. We were also able to order the happy hour burger and it was tasty and a great price Our server was really great and explained all the questions we asked. She gave us good advice and asked if we were celebrating anything. We got a birthday dessert (creme brulee) and it was tasty. We had a great time and would come back read more

One of the better places for a special occasion. This is a new standalone restaurant by Brea mall. They did a marvelous job with the interior with a flair modern and luxury. We arrived before the rush before 5pm with plenty of seatings available. We started out with the buffet table with lots of vegetable, cheese, and essential Brazilian sides selections except for Brazilian Collard Greens. Here are my beef RANKING from bottom to top: Bacon wrapped mignon, Garlic beef, Picanha, Beef Ribs, Filet mignon (upon request). Bacon wrapped meat was cooked well done and even a well done mignon is difficult to chew. Filet mignon was magnificent and I wished that I had requested sooner. read more

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A vegetarian at a steakhouse?! Yes, it IS possible but I was NOT impressed. Upon entering, we were told the next open seating time would be about 40 minutes. We opted to wait but the hostess made it seem like we needed a reservation to even be there. Whatever. Once we were seated, our server explained the process and took our orders. I opted for the seared tofu as an entree and added the market table. Everything at the market table & feijoada bar was bare and needed to be replenished. Every item was nearly empty down to the bowls and plates. Once I was able to actually get some food, I noticed several patrons just walk up, grab food items (bacon, fruit, bread etc) with their bare hands and walk away. SMH The seared tofu entree I ordered was bland. It was 2 pieces of seared tofu cut in half to make 4, and a cup of spinach rice. (Which is the same rice at the "salad bar"just mixed with spinach) Honestly, it looked and smelled better than it tasted. The other people in my party had the churrasco experience. They all said the meats were well done and NOT to their liking. Some meat was so tough and dry it was like eating "hot jerky". Also, all the meats listed on the menu were not even offered to them. All in all, with the quality, quantity and cost here for a vegetarian dining at a steakhouse is a hard pass for me. read more

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All in all, a great experience with just a few hiccups We visited for a graduation luncheon with a large party. We had one server. He was very attentive but did forget things at times. I get it, he was busy. Definitely check the meat when you cut into it. When we received the chicken, it was bloody! The managers came by and said it was fully cooked but bloody. Kind of disappointed us since it was at the start of our service. read more

I'm a newbie at Fogo de Chão, and I absolutely loved the experience. The atmosphere had a fine dining feel, and every staff member from the host to the servers and busboys was friendly and welcoming. I ordered the Full Churrasco, which includes all you can eat meats of your choice and access to their five-star salad bar. It's way more than a typical salad bar, with so many fresh and high-quality options. They give you a little coaster that lets them know when you want more meat or when you're full, which is such a fun and convenient touch. Overall, I highly recommend this place for a date night or special occasion. The food, service, and atmosphere make it a great experience from start to finish. read more

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We had planned to take my father-in-law here for his 70th birthday. Since we treated him to Ruth's Chris for his 60th, we knew we had to find something that was just as good, if not better for his 70th, and Fogo fit the bill. The hubby and I have been to two different locations - San Diego and Houston - and both were great, so I was a bit worried about coming to this location, since the reviews are not as high as the others. However, we had a wonderful experience!! We had an early dinner reservation at 4:30pm on a Friday, and the place was slowly starting to fill up shortly after we arrived. The salad bar was fully stocked, and the meats were flowing often; we never had to wait more than a couple of minutes for a gaucho to come over and refill our meat. Make sure to say YES to the grilled cheese with honey...DROOL. Besides the amazing food, the service was top notch, which is kinda hard to come by these days. Our server Omar (and his helpers) checked in on us often, made sure we had refills, etc. I know it's a requirement for restaurant managers to "table-touch" and sometimes it can feel a bit forced (been there, done that...LOL). The manager that visited our table - Lestat - was great and was genuinely interested in our experience. We made a few requests for specific meats and when the gauchos came out of the kitchen, he made sure they headed directly toward our table to load us up! My in-laws thoroughly enjoyed the experience here, as did the hubby and I. Now just trying to figure out what we can celebrate so we have an excuse to come back. LOL read more

Came in on a Friday night around 9 p.m., excited to try Fogo de Chão for the first time with my husband since we're not from the area. The ambiance was great. The atmosphere was nice and everything inside was beautiful. We were seated right away, which was surprising for a Friday night, especially since the restaurant was almost empty with only about 3-4 other parties around us. The first two meats that came out were pretty good. They were unsalted but cooked perfectly medium rare. Unfortunately, that was the highlight of the night. Every steak after that was extremely salty, and calling them overcooked would be an understatement. We asked for medium-rare cuts every single time, but the texture was more like chewing bubble gum. This was consistent with almost all of the meats that came out afterward. The service wasn't great either. My partner and I had our card flipped to signal that we wanted more meat, but it got to the point where we forgot it was even flipped. When we decided to try more items, we realized it had been flipped the entire time and no one had come by. Service was extremely slow, which was especially disappointing given how empty the restaurant was. The side bar had fruits which we were excited to have, but even the fruits were not fresh nor sweet. The bill came out to $160 before tip, which is absurd for the experience we had. Definitely will NOT be coming back. read more

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Very disappointing experience at Fogo de Chão. We ordered the churrasco, but the meat took far too long to arrive. Several servers passed by our table multiple times without stopping, while we continued waiting. When the meat finally arrived, the quality was below what we expected from a restaurant like this. The salad bar was also very limited and unimpressive. For approximately $75 per person, there are much better Brazilian steakhouses offering better meat, selection, and service. I would not recommend this restaurant. read more