I was very excited when Fogo de Chão opened in Buford, so close to my home. To celebrate a special anniversary, we made a reservation, and even at our 5 p.m. reservation time, the restaurant was already bustling with guests, reflecting its popularity and anticipation in the area. Our table was conveniently located near the self-serve salad bar, and the impressive variety and quality of fresh vegetables, cheeses, and side dishes immediately stimulated my appetite. Everything was beautifully presented and well stocked. A glass of wine for me and sparkling water for my wife paired perfectly with the main dining experience. Among the various cuts of meat, we especially enjoyed the ribeye and bottom sirloin, both of which were flavorful, tender, and expertly prepared. One challenge, however, was getting the lamb chops. I had to remind at least five different servers before they finally arrived at our table, likely because they were in high demand that evening. In a few cases, I also had to specifically request certain cuts of meat rather than having them offered naturally. That said, the servers overall were attentive and professional, and one staff member in particular, Christina, truly stood out. I initially thought she might have been a manager or lead server because she carried herself with an owner's mentality. She was warm, consistently smiling, and highly professional in the way she interacted with guests and managed the dining room. To make our anniversary even more special, the restaurant graciously provided dessert on the house, which was a thoughtful touch that we sincerely appreciated. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and look forward to returning again soon. read more

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My friends and I were really excited for this location to open since it's closer to home, and we've always had great experiences at the Atlanta location. Unfortunately, this visit did not meet my expectations. We came on a Wednesday night to celebrate a friend's birthday, and the service was frustrating from the start. It took a long time for any of the meats to come out, and we constantly had to ask our server to bring more. I tried almost every meat they offered, but most of it was overcooked, dry, tough, and hard to chew. The only standout was the chicken thighs, which were moist and full of flavor.The salad bar was decent and offered a good variety it was honestly the best part of the night. Lastly, they really need to address the sewer issue. Our table was near the door, and every time it opened, there was a strong unpleasant smell. When we stepped outside, the odor was even worse it was overwhelming. The restaurant itself was very clean and nicely set up. Overall, I wouldn't return. read more

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My husband and I went to Fogo de Chão for brunch this morning after we left church and must say that we had a wonderful experience. The restaurant is very clean and everything on the salad bar was neatly laid out with their own serving utensils. There were so many varieties of salad and fruits to choose from There is a station that you can order your omelet from and there's a wide selection of options to choose from to add to your omelet. The lady at the station prepares your omelet for you and brings it to your table. We enjoyed all the food. My husband enjoyed the lamb chops and the beef. I enjoyed the smoked salmon and the chicken salad from the salad bar Debra, the manager, is awesome. She is very attentive. When we got there, she was dressing tables and helping her staff. She is a beautiful lady both inside and out. Thank you, Debra, for all that you do Michelle, our server, is such a sweet young lady. She multitask very well. She always comes by asking what we need even though she has other tables that she's covering. Thank you Michelle for a job well done All the servers are very nice and helpful. This new restaurant in Buford is a blessing to the North Gwinnett Co-op. Thank you for all that you're doing in the community. read more

What a way to spend the day! Fogo De Chão is now in Buford and I can't manage to stay away. We can smell the aromas from the backyard. We're seated promptly and it is always a sensational experience. I come here more than the other location. Check out all the goodies enjoyed on the latest visit! read more

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My husband and I were sooo excited to try Fogo De Chao. We heard all about the luscious meats being brought to your table. Our server explained the entire setup including the market table. The market table features tons of fresh salads, pastas, antipasto meats and cheeses. We loved it. The service was so timely. The meat portions were generous along with the fried bananas and mashed potato sides. I ordered a glass of Chardonnay (just ok) and hubby got the pineapple old fashioned (he loved it). Once we were happily satisfied, we got the creme brûlée cheesecake. I don't generally care for cheesecake but this was by far some of the best cheesecake I've tried. The ambiance was sultry and romantic. We loved our first time here and sooo happy it's close to our side of Georgia versus driving to Atlanta. 10 outta 10! read more

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If loving meat is wrong, I don't want to be right...because Fogo de Chão just opened and absolutely understood the assignment. We snagged a reservation for our almost one-year anniversary (yes, we are those people celebrating "almosts"), and let me tell you--it felt like we picked the perfect place to celebrate. Walking in, the vibe hits you immediately: upscale steakhouse energy with a bold Brazilian twist. Think classic, rich steakhouse aesthetics but with just enough flair to make you feel like you're about to embark on a carnivorous adventure. Our waitress was fantastic. Not the "here's the menu, good luck" type, but the "let me guide you through one of the best dining decisions of your life" type. She walked us through everything, answered all our questions, and made us feel like churrasco pros before the first bite even hit the table. We both went all in on the full churrasco experience because...why come here and play it safe? And WOW. Every single cut of meat that came by was better than the last. Perfectly seasoned, incredibly tender, and somehow each one had its own personality. At one point I genuinely considered canceling all future meals just to make room for more. Since I was driving, we decided to split a cocktail--the Strawberry Hibiscus Caipirinha. My husband said, and I quote, "I'll just have a sip." Reader, that was a lie. This man practically adopted the drink. And honestly, I get it--it was refreshing, slightly tart, perfectly balanced, and dangerously easy to keep sipping. Between the incredible food, the warm and attentive service, and the overall atmosphere, the whole night just felt special. It's not just dinner--it's an experience. The kind where you leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit before you even make it to the parking lot read more

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Such a pretty place! Kinda small feeling if you have a larger party although the service was impeccable! Certainly knowledgeable! The market table was very fresh and clean! The food tasted fresh and there were various options! Cute for a date night! read more

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First time at this new location was a winner. Went for a birthday lunch and birthday guest was presented a complimentary cake on a decorated plate with candle lit at table by the manager. Much appreciated. Food good, exception being the bacon-wrapped chicken that was so dry it was inedible. (Should've known better to accept a chicken offering at a steakhouse). The Pichana was excellent. Service/ambiance were terrific. Recommend. read more

service was very slow. we ordered two drinks and one non alcohol drink. the two alcoholic drinks came 15 minutes later and twenty minutes later I had to ask for the remaining drink and it took another 20 minutes to get. the only bright spot was Roger who was very attentive and tried to bring us the food we asked for. read more

First time at Fogo to celebrate a birthday...we visited during the lunch hour. With a reservation, we were seated immediately. It's a beautifully decorated space. The servers were fairly attentive, and meat options were plentiful and ongoing. My favorite cut was the bottom round; everything else was okay. The lobster mac n cheese and mashed potatoes were tasty. I did not really care for the market bar options. The restaurant provided a choice of dessert for birthdays, which was a nice touch. read more

I had a great time at the bar tonight. The bartender staff was excellent! A big shout out to Caleb, Fee and Robert. They were very attentive and made great recommendations. I hope Fogo de Chao offers an IPA in the future. I highly recommend it. Great food and atmosphere. read more

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Very nice place. Very busy. Staff were very friendly (although our server disappeared and we didn't get sides till we were all full). The worst part was when a server dropped a pineapple skewer in the back and they put it in the sink to wash it. So I'm never eating pineapple again. And no one even wished us a good night or acknowledged us! Rude! Get the Pork Parmesan. It was the absolute best thing I had there other than the bites. It is to DIE for! Seriously, the Pork Parmesan saved this place! Get the pork parm and thank me later. I will have dreams of that pork parm. Viva le Pork Parmesan!!! read more

The service is amazing we went to media night and came back today the server Lanessa remembered us and our tables allergy ! She is a star and the team is doing amazing staying on top of service ! Keep shinning we will be back ! read more

The very moment I walked into the door, the experience began.. The hostess greeted us with a smile and a welcoming good evening. Then, the ambiance was simply beautiful. Every piece of wall art was placed beautifully on the walls, the floral arrangements were gorgeous, and the lighting was perfect as that aroma filled the room. As we were guided to our seats, everyone on the staff we passed by greeted our party.We were seated, and we went to this crafted colorful tantalizing curated landscape of food. There were so many choices to choose from i had already decided what I would have on my 2nd round. The the main attraction was life-changing... The lamb.. The Garlic beef... oh my I could go on and on.. Everything thing was beyond AMAZING... A young lady by the name of Gemma stop by our table to check in on us and she was absolutely amazing inside out. She took our experience to another level. She made sure we had everything we needed and wanted. We're looking at coming back for our off holiday party. We need more meaningful and life-changing experience like this from more restaurants top tier experience customer service from beginning to end. The food was simply amazing and the experience was EVERYTHING.. read more

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When we saw Buford was getting a Fogo my husband was super excited. So much so he made us reservations for our anniversary. We had reservations at 6:00 pm and arrived at 5:55 pm and was sat inches away from bar seating at 6:15 pm. They had only been open a week or so, so it seemed like they had added tables because we were smushed in there like sardines. We were so close to the bar seats our server couldn't go on that side without bumping into a chair at the bar. The food was meh. Most of the meat had little to no seasonings. Salt and pepper was added by us at the table. The meat options were good, but we kept getting offered the same one or two things and felt bad when we had to tell them we were passing on what they had. Our server was amazing! She was so nice and even gave us a dessert to take home for free cause it was our anniversary. My biggest issue with this location is the valet parking. It's nice that they offer it; however, the parking lot is already on the small side and the valet parking spots are AT THE FRONT. Every time we drive by there's no cars in those spots, because it defeats the purpose of valet parking. All spots not taken by valet parking spots are far away spots. I'm not going to pay/tip for parking literally 10 feet from the valet drop spot. Sorry not sorry. I think if you're going to have valet parking, make the spots further away. I feel like they'd get more people using it because then they're actually paying for them to do some actual work. Might sound mean....but. Hey, those spots are always empty. read more

Service was great! All of the servers were very professional and prompt to make sure we had what we wanted. What I really liked: salad bar, bacon, grilled pineapple, cheese, fruit, chicken salad, egg salad.... The creamed potatoes, the grilled cheese with honey, the molten lava cake ..... I'm not a big steak eater, but it was all good. I think I would just do the salad bar next time . I really enjoyed the salad bar. It also had soups, beans, and rice that I didn't get to try, because I was so full . read more

My wife and I visited the new Fogo de Chão location near the Mall of Georgia, and we had a great experience. When a restaurant first opens, service can sometimes be hit or miss, but that definitely wasn't the case for us. Our waitress, Lenessa, was fantastic. She was very attentive, personable, and made us feel like we were her only table all night. Her service was truly impeccable. We'll definitely be back, and we'll be requesting Lenessa again next time. read more

Terrific food and friendly service and nice crowd. Also, this is no reflection on the restaurant, but the clientele dresses appropriately for a special meal out, unlike the crowd I've seen in Buckhead or Dunwoody locations. read more

Hello, I took my wife, my mother and my mother's caretaker to the Fogo de Chao restaurant on Buford Drive in Buford, GA on May 31, 2026. It was a late Mother's Day celebration and a birthday celebration for her caretaker. We were all disappointed in the quality of the meat. Everything was tough to cut and tougher to chew. We told a lady who said she was a manager and she apologized and said that she would tell the chef. The tenderness of the meat did improve a little after that but it did not come up to the standard that we experienced at the Las Vegas location on Flamingo where we live. The best thing about the evening was the attention that Kayly provided us. She was very attentive and made the evening a better experience than it otherwise would have been. read more

I, as many other Fogo fans, was thrilled to have a new location in Buford. It looks lovely from the outside and I was anxious to give it a try. I've only gone to the Buckhead location over the years and once to Perimeter and always enjoyed a lovely dining experience. The food and service was always wonderful and I expected no less here. My meal today was a total disappointment. Maybe I was spoiled by the other locations but I would give this zero stars if I could. I was seated near the bar where all the servers congregated which was annoying, at best. I had to request certain meats twice as they never came by. A couple of the meats were good but the rest were dry and tough. The young man who greeted me at my table was very enthusiastic when I was first seated and then it was all I could do to get his attention. The wait staff were friendly if I asked for anything but the"gauchos" who were serving the meat seems inexperienced and poorly trained. They were highly trained and way more professional at the other locations. My disinterested server did give me a free dessert of my choosing as it was my birthday. I chose the key lime pie. It was the best part of my birthday celebration. Ever since this location opened I was hoping it would make it in Gwinnett. Now it doesn't matter as I'll drive to Buckhead or Perimeter in the future. read more

I'm a huge fan of fogo in general and usually frequent the Dunwoody location. That being said, the food is up there, easily lives up to that fogo name. The staff here specifically was wonderful and you can tell they really cared about our experience. I was there for my Birthday and they made my Birthday a pleasant one! Thank you, and I hope you guys keep it up and I hope to come back soon! read more

Fogo de No!!! Not worth the price at all! Might be because of growing pains who knows. Was expecting a lot more on a $400 dinner for three people. Giving them the benefit of the doubt. The tables are crammed and way too close to each other. Watched three different tables try to maneuver there tables for more room. Getting up getting food and navigating back to the table was a hinderance. Asked for specific items and got passed up several times so don't ask for what you want. Some staff sweet while others needed more training on better customer interactions. Done drop the mic! Sorry, hoped for more wished for better. read more

Noticed Fogo just opened in Buford so I had to try it out. There was about 40 mins wait for a table, which was longer than expected for lunch. The environment is nice since it is a new establishment. Ordered empanadas, picanha burger, crab cake, and beef ribs, and for crème brûlée for desert. Over all the food was fine, until I discovered hair in my crème brûlée,which I was so looking forward to. I notified our waitress, that did ruin my appetite and I was disappointed. The manager DID NOT come to address any concerns nor was addressed. I'm probably not returning at this particular location any time soon. read more

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They advertised a $49 special do I took a party of 9 for a birthday dinner. Only when I asked about the $49 special, I was told we had to pay $70 and that the $49 was an error. The old bait and switch. I will never recommend nor attend this place again and I would advise anyone thinking about going to be careful! read more

All meat was over cooked. Came out well done; even when we asked for one special cook. Won't go back

I had a chance to try this location during their pre- opening this past Friday and my party had a wonderful experience. All the food was fresh and tasted delicious. The staff were very attentive, warm, and welcoming. While there was a full house with a lot of guests, there was still a calm atmosphere that extended to our table. We had ample opportunities to try everything we wanted from the wide variety of cuts offered in the full Churrasco experience. We also tried some caipirinhas and the Gold Rush cocktail. As always, their drinks are just as good as the food! I recommend the pichana (house special) of all the meats and the lamb pichana was almost just as good! Special thanks to our server, Gabriel for taking great care of us during our visit! We will be coming back when they are open to the public! read more

Service and food both outstanding. Especially love their market salad bar. Lots of food for your money.

Very rough opening. First visit was tight seating and just overcrowded. Servers were nice and attentive but couldn't enjoy my food because it was very loud due to the overcrowding. read more

Let me start off by saying that I wanted to love this new location. I have visited the other Atlanta locations over the past 10 years and had very good experiences. To start off with the staff was amazing, very attentive, the restaurant was super clean and had a very good vibe. On the other hand, the food was just average, kind of on the dry side, there was only one of the meats. I believe it was the sirloin that was actually really good. Everything else was just OK. The Salva bar was really good. With tip it was almost $200 and I don't know that I would give it another chance for that kind of money I could go to Frankie's the steakhouse or something along those lines. Like I said, I was really hoping to love this because it is very close to where I live, but for the money, I would probably not try it again. Maybe they were just having an off night, but the meat was on the dry side. My favorite thing they brought around was the pineapple it was out of this world. Also, the dessert, I got the chocolate chocolate something cake was also amazing. Our waiter and waitress were awesome, the staff was great. Just need to work on the level of food/meat for those prices. read more

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That's what I was. Expecting. Servers are very slow to serve. They only come by once in a while. And. Not what I expected. Waiting periods are a little too long. Even for two people. read more

If you're coming here by yourself, prepared to be ignored from the hostesses to the ones walking around serving food. You will be ignored. If I'm spending at least $60 on a meal I expect to have good service. That I did not receive here. read more

Yesterday was my family's 2nd time eating at this amazing restaurant. But what made it so special was our server his name is Connor and he was the absolute best. He remembered us from our first visit. It's not often that you go out to dinner and everything is great, the wait staff, and the food. We will be back soon because we are a family that celebrates everything and everyone. The atmosphere is beautiful. Thank you for hand picking Connor we will be asking for him every time we visit. read more

Had dinner with my family ambience was good, but I really have to say I did not enjoy the food. The steak was overcooked. It was tough. The salad bar was not that great a lot of mixed items that I would not eat. The waiter brought a drink to my son. They made a mistake. It was supposed to be a double and they brought two then when my son told the waiter he said oh I'm gonna have to take that back and he picked it up and took it back now that you know they couldn't serve that again if they took it off the table once it's on our table so that was not good. Customer service as far as I'm concerned I'm sorry if I upset some people, but I did not enjoy my meal at all. I would rather go and get a good steak at Longhorns or bones and pay that kind of money and enjoy my food. read more

This was the first time at Fogo de Chão and a Brazilian Steakhouse. The food was great. The market bar/salad bar was very delicious. The steaks, lamb, and chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The service was great and very friendly and helpful. Our server Jala was very professional and her attitude was very professional. Will definitely visit again and planning wife's birthday celebration here. Thank you for a delicious meal and wonderful dining experience. read more

Avoid this location, you come here don't expect to get the full experience. We had a family of 10 and had a horrible experience. The red meats never came by our table and they only brought the chicken and pork over. The waiter and waitress have no clue of what they do, don't even know if the limeade is refillable or not. I waited an hour and 15 mins for the picanha. Salad bar was overly crowded and we've waited for the candied bacons for the whole time we were here but they never refilled. Comparing the other 2 locations in Atlanta and Dunwoody, this location still have lot of room to improve. But as of now, avoid the Buford location. read more

May as well order and pay for only the Brazilian special (less expensive cuts only) experience, not the full churrasco as we ordered the full experience because we love ribeye, fillet and beef rib, but were not served the ribeye, fillet or beef rib until I complained to our waiter that we were not being offered beef at all, then in the last 4 or 5 minutes, they brought rare ribeye that was mostly carved off already, a tiny bit of beef rib. We were continually offered chicken and lamb only. Cost cutting? Vastly different experience in Buford location and the Atlanta locations, I've never been slighted on advertised offerings at the Atlanta location. I took my son as I wanted him to love this closer location but now he will never go back and neither will I. read more

I visited Fogo de Chão in Buford on April 18 at 4:30 p.m. with a party of 12 for our prom dinner. While the food met expectations, the service was very disappointing. Before making the reservation, both a friend and I called to confirm that our group could have separate checks, and we were told this would be allowed. However, upon arrival, I explained this again to our server, who said she would get a manager but never did. At the end of the meal, despite my request to speak with a manager, the server brought a single check totaling $1,069. When I finally spoke with the manager, she was dismissive, threw the check down in front of me, and stated there was nothing she could do. She offered only to split the bill across a limited number of cards and provided no assistance or guidance, leaving us to figure everything out on our own. As a group of teenagers, we each only had enough funds to cover our individual meals, which made the situation stressful and difficult. Additionally, we requested tap water before being seated, but our server instead brought bottled water without confirming. This added an unexpected $31 charge to our bill. Even after we noticed and asked her to stop, the service did not improve. Overall, while the food was good, the lack of communication, poor service, and unprofessional handling of the situation significantly impacted our experience. read more

The waiters take forever even though the restaurant was slow, management was rude and disrespectful after we asked where our sever was. The food was lukewarm and hardly gave us any meat. Worst restaurant I've been too especially cause it was for my 12 year old daughter's birthday. read more

Meat was unseasoned , bland and tough ,.... Service was ok the drinks from the bar took over 30 minutes they forgot my hot tea and no bread. The Buckhead location 100 percent better read more

Me and my husband went last night to eat here and to be honest the first server who greeted us was okay and we thought we weren't going to have good experience and then the next server came and she was super sweet check up on us multiple times made sure we got all the meats we wanted, talked to us always had a smile and because of her we had an amazing experience thank you Letty she is a very attentive server also the food tasted good at first we weren't having lots of the chefs coming around with different meats and then we asked Letty and she made sure they were on top and coming around with the different type of meats definitely got to have the full churrasco experience read more