Not only was the food delicious but our server, Darin C., was excellent. great service and we had a great date night.

Jacinto and Alexis were wonderful. So kind and made the day fun. We had an amazing time.

Hashwa was attentive and such a joy. Will be back and hope she is there Food was succulent and had ample variety Loves the sad bar as well read more

Service is TERRIBLE! We've been at this location three times and it has been the same every time. (Of course last time was not my choice) Not a single polite attitude; the manager is annoyed if needed. Meat has been ok, slow service, no drinks or bread until more than half of the meal, last time one of us wanted the burger from the bar menu and it was a huge problem! Another time we were 4 people and were craving for a quick good burger and asked to be seated in the bar area to order from the bar menu (the burger) and they got so upset and rude!!! We were seated at a table in the bar area with a LOT of attitude and upset manager-hostess-and waiter to figure out if they could give us the table. We felt uncomfortable and unwelcome. Don't offer bar menu if you don't like serving it!! I've been to Fogo in San Diego, NY, LA, Mexico, Brazil and never had a problem with the full churrasco or bar menu!!! this is by far the worst location! I absolutely do not recommend this location. If you are in Irvine there is a better place in Main Street with almost same price, more cuts offered, a delicious and fresh salad bar and amazing service. What a shame, I got very excited when they open this Fogo at this location, because we go often to these type of restaurants and my experience was great at other locations. Disappointing. read more

My husband and I had dinner here last night after hearing so many wonderful things about this restaurant. We typically dine at Javier's when we're in Irvine, but we decided to give this location a try. The food, cocktails, and atmosphere were absolutely outstanding. Unfortunately, the service was a completely different story. I have genuinely never experienced a server who was so dismissive, disrespectful, and unnecessarily rude. What made the experience even more frustrating was how difficult it was to get assistance from anyone else when we needed it. My husband and I are not the type of people to make a scene or complain unnecessarily, but the level of service we received was simply unacceptable. Spending $300 on dinner should come with the expectation of professional, attentive, and courteous service. Instead, we left feeling disappointed and regretting our decision to dine here. While the food and ambiance certainly have potential, excellent service is just as important as the dining experience itself. Unfortunately, the service completely overshadowed what could have been a wonderful evening. In hindsight, I wish we had chosen to try the new Mastro's location instead. Based on this experience, I would be hesitant to return. A beautiful restaurant and great food can only go so far when the service falls this short. Will never becoming back here again . It ridiculous how these restaurants can think the can treat the people laying there bills like this ! read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

It's been a while since we've been back at this location. And honestly, it's usually for a special occasion and tonight was no different. We were celebrating my birthday and I chose to come here. We arrived at 6:45 for a reservation. There was a small queue out front checking in. Once seated we were greeted by a male server with light blonde hair. He was super friendly and nice. The waiter was a tentative during the whole meal as was the Support staff. We had some small talk with him and learned that he was home from college from South Dakota. We generally visit the salad bar after the meat courses, but we opted to go to the salad and fresh bar first. Some of the items I had were plenty of fruits which included kiwi, grapefruit, some tomatoes, cheese and meats, as well as the famous chicken salad. All the items seemed well stocked and fresh. I did not return for a second time so I'm unable to determine how the quality was for the rest of the evening. We flipped our cards to green and off we went with the meat parade. Of my choices, I tend to stick to the picahna, top sirloin, garlic, beef bites, as well as the chicken legs and chicken thighs. I remember the chicken legs being like smaller overall maybe the bone was cut off. I received like a full size chicken leg. Both a thigh and the chicken legs were good however I thought they were a little overcooked and a little excessively salty, but I still enjoyed them. All of the meats that we had were delicious. The fillet was my least favorite. It just lacked any flavor. The sides were always good, but I thought that the meal came with mashed potatoes. I could be wrong. We had a rough day overall and opted to take the birthday dessert to go. The location was clean overall. We had a couple managers come visit and ask about our meal. I would definitely return. I should go more often because I do like their market salad bar for lunch. read more

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This Fogo is located at the Irvine Spectrum Center. Who doesn't love a variety of Brazilian steaks that just keep coming until you can't have any more. I came here for dinner time and ofcourse wanted to get the entire experience of having as many different varieties of meat here before I tapped out. They have a salad/starter bar where you can get cheese, fruits, veggies and other assortments of items to go with the meats. Once you're ready, flip that card to the green sign to keep the meat coming and when you're done flip it to red which will stop. There are lots of good cuts to enjoy from filet, sausages, rib eye, bacon and even their grilled pineapple. Definitely try a little bit of everything here. You can ask for small pieces if you can't have much. I skipped on all the chicken items just because I feel like that's something you can get anytime. Service was alright, they also do a table side Caparinha here as well with different styles and flavors to it. It's always a fun experience coming here whether in a large or small group. read more

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We were planning on coming here so we made a reservation head of time, wait time was only about 5 minutes after checking in. We visited on a Saturday around 6pm and parking structure closest was pretty packed we had to circle around a handful of times before finding a spot that someone was leaving from. There is valet available. Picanha (top sirloin)- My all time favorite cut. The fat cap had the perfect crisp char. Tender and juicy every time. Spicy Tri Tip - surprisingly had a slight kick to it. Added some dimension to all the meats we were eating. Bone In Ribeye -really marbled but on the fatter side. Filet Mignon -only came by 1 time the entire time we dinned there. My piece was medium but it was quite chewy. I know you can ask your server for specific cuts but we opted to see what would come by. Grilled Cheese -texture of firm cheese with a melted char outside has my name written all over it. I paired this with all my different cuts of meats as they came. read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

We came for their Best of Brazil deal, and it was definitely worth it. The Best of Brazil featuring Picanha, Fraldinha, and Linguica sausage. It also includes unlimited trips to the Market Table. The prime top sirloin and button sirloin we tried was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The Market Table had plenty of fresh salads, Brazilian sides, breads, and seasonal soups making it easy to balance out all the delicious meat. The only downside was the service. Our waitress wasn't very attentive. Our used plates piled up on the table for quite a while, and our water glasses stayed empty after we finished them. We had a hard time finding her just to get a refill, which was a bit disappointing. That said, the quality of the food made up for the service issues, and we still had a great dining experience overall. We'd definitely come back and hope for better service next time. read more

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Food: Overall, I'd say the food, specifically for dinner, did not feel worth the price. We did the Churrasco special which was roughly $74/pp. The meat cuts were solid, with most being closer to well done than medium - while the staff was helpful in requesting specific cuts we desired, the cook on the meat wasn't always consistent - I'd say everything just seemed "standard" with few standouts. Our favorite was definitely the garlic picanha though. For me, the price point for dinner didn't justify the quality but I would likely seek a lunch deal Service: all the staff here were incredibly kind and attentive - the service here definitely was a highlight of my experience :) we got frequent check-ins and didn't have to wait long before another meat option was presented read more

This is the 3rd fogo location I have visited, and they always deliver on quality, service, and overall experience. The full churrasco experience is definitely the way to go. Make sure to come hungry, and pace yourself so that you can try all of the incredible meats they have to offer. Every time a Gaucho came to the table, the meat they brought was cooked perfectly and so delicious. Our server was also exceptional, constantly checking up on us and brining anything we needed. The salad bar is also great with a huge variety of salads, fruits, and side dishes to complement the meats. Always a great experience here. read more

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When we first got here for lunch, the service was extremely slow. I asked for yuca fries and did not receive them until I asked 3 workers and an hour later. I was really excited to dine here but only had the staff come by 3 times to offer beef in the first 40 min. We ended up asking a worker if we can get more beef and get the yuca fries as it had been so long already, and only then the staff became more attentive, and came by the table to offer meats more frequently. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice. I did get a plate from the self serve bar that was not very clean; not a big deal as it could happen at a buffet. I appreciate the staff who became more attentive after I raised the concern but I expected this attentiveness when I entered. read more

Fogo de Chão - Picanha Plate (Top Sirloin) - 8 oz - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

Have never been left by complete myself at a bar/restaurant before with no worker. This is my second time to this location; 1st visit I came with a friend and service was average. This current time, a bartender served my drink and put my meal order in, and completely left me alone at the bar, without having service for 20+ min. There was no bartender or employees that took over. I searched to make eye contact with ANYONE for help. 10min later there was two young men that walked in and employees ran in to personally say to hi to them. A guy on his computer, that was sitting a few seats away from me got up, put his computer away, and served them. They sat in the seats next to me and received full service as I tried getting his attention for help on water/a to-go box and my check. I eventually had to ask another server who brought food to the guys next to me, for help. The random person behind the bar, assisted me without saying hello/sorry or thank you or any more than two words. Goodness it was awful and disappointing for an "upscale" establishment. read more

Came here for the first time with some friends, but we only sat at the bar and ordered food. The restaurant itself is really nice, and when we visited it wasn't crowded at all. Since they weren't busy, I honestly expected the service to be a little quicker. We stopped by for happy hour, and the menu had some great options. I've never had Brazilian food before, so I was excited to try something new. We ordered the vegetable fries (I can't remember the exact name), and they were delicious, filling, and definitely big enough to share. I also got the hibiscus cocktail, which was refreshing and really good. The shrimp and lobster lettuce tacos were another favorite super flavorful and surprisingly filling. My husband ordered the burger, and one of our friends got the strip steak. Now, let's talk about the service. The bartender was great and very friendly, but the timing of the food coming out was disappointing. We all placed our orders at the same time, yet my husband's burger took forever to arrive. Everyone else at the table received their food, finished eating, and was practically done with their meals before his burger finally came out. I was honestly confused how a steak dish made it to the table before a burger, especially when the restaurant wasn't busy on a Saturday. That part of the experience definitely put a damper on our visit. I understand delays happen, but when the restaurant isn't packed, it's frustrating to have one person's meal come out so much later than everyone else's. Overall, the food was good and the atmosphere was nice, but the service timing needs some work. Hopefully, if I decide to come back, the experience will be a lot smoother because I really wanted to like this place. read more

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Thank you Nathan for the grilled cheese, it was brilliant and he made sure we got it to our table. read more

Fogo de Chão - Thank you Nathan for the grilled cheese - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

Hashwa & Manuel were great. Hashwa was very attentive & always checked to make sure we had all we needed. She was also very helpful with the menu and helped us decide what to order. Manuel served up some tasty margaritas tableside & personally checked on our dessert & brought it out table . Great team! read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

First time coming here for my anniversary and it was exceptional. Thanks to Darin I had an amazing experience. He was very attentive and helped us throughout the whole meal. Food was delicious--tried the pork belly that had honey and lime...soo freaking good. The bread was also delicious. I love the decor here too very simple. Dim atmosphere. read more

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I decided to just get the salad bar and I thought it was going to be a little bit better than it was! It was a bit little disappointing. Also the service was not very good. We went around 2 PM so it wasn't busy. I don't know why the service would be bad like that when there was hardly anyone there read more

Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian steakhouse (churrascaria) chain with locations across the country. It's an all-you-can-eat (AYCE) restaurant that specializes in fire-roasted meats served table side. This location is at the Irvine Spectrum; when you first walk in it looks deceptively small but there's a much bigger space when you turn the corner. For the churrasco experience, they have a system where you flip your card green if you want more meat and red if you want to pause. There's also a salad bar with salads, cheese, veggies, and other cold foods. They also have all day happy hour which is what we came for. The lobster & shrimp tacos ($13.50) were on a Napa cabbage and not a flour/corn tortilla so beware of that; the tacos were big but there wasn't much lobster. The picanha burger ($10) was juicy and I liked the dipping sauce on it as well. The filet mignon board ($17.50) was tender and I liked the chimichurri. For drinks the passionate caipirinha ($10) and strawberry hibiscus caipirinha ($10) were refreshing and easy to drink. They also have complimentary pão de queijo (cheese bread) that was fluffy on the outside and cheesy and chewy on the inside. We loved this and we kept asking for more. The big issue was that the service was pretty lacking. It took a long time to get our food and drinks, about 40 minutes for our tacos and 60 minutes for our burger. When we did get our burger our server said that we would get the polenta fries separately because it was taking too long and then they eventually forgot until we asked for it. Even then, they only gave us a few pieces. I've been to other locations which were better than what I had here. Some of the dishes we had was better than others but the service was not great. read more

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The food arrived relatively quickly and consistently. The servers were attentive and asked if I wanted anything specifically. I enjoyed a scrumptious amount of grilled pineapple. As for the meats, I enjoyed to top sirloin, the lamb steak and the bacon from the market table. There was a variety of dragon fruit and kiwi and pineapple at the market table. I enjoyed the four course for $64 per person, with market table, all meats included and a dessert was included in that price. read more

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Perfect for celebrations and this is my first time trying their brunch, the whole concept was really great and their cocktails happy hour also is a plus, they have the full bar and churrasco experience that is always the main attraction, the staff who serves the food was really on top but actually the servers were a little bit behind and off for like an hour and the place was nothing busy by 2 pm. We also notice other party complaining about the servers delays and lack of attention to the customers I really hope that it was a one time thing. read more

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Chose Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse because it was my business partner's first time and he's really into fitness, so it fit his lifestyle. The three of us were celebrating a business win and expected top-notch service for this kind of dining experience. We went with the full churrasco experience, which worked out well for hitting our protein goals. I mostly stuck with leaner cuts like chicken and filet mignon, skipped the picanha since it's fattier, but the ribeye stood out--salted really well and super flavorful. It got busy for a Thursday afternoon, so coming early helped. Meats were coming around consistently at first, and we ended up showing our friend how everything works. Service though... was lacking. We kept having to look for our server and ask the gauchos to track them down. Not ideal for this type of restaurant. Shoutout to Ajay though--he was attentive and gave the best service. Desserts were mixed: * Key lime pie was the best--nice and tart * Tres leches was good, but I've had better * Papaya cream wasn't for me Overall, I'd say 3.5 stars, but rounding up to 4 for the food and experience. Just wish the service matched. read more

Fogo de Chão - Papaya cream - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

WOW WOW WOW WOW. We sat on the bar and we were greeted by a bartender that went above and beyond. Her name is Sheila, I had to get her name because I was so pleased my the service. She was so busy behind the bar, doing table drinks, plus attending to everyone sitting at the bar and she did it with a smile on her face. It's so hard to find good quality customer service nowadays and she deserves a RAISE. There were some customers that were giving her a difficult time and she handled it so professionally. Thank you for great service. I will be back a million times over due to this experience. The food is absolutely good! Unfortunately my burger was a bit cold ( the bun ) but other than that my favorite thing had to be the lamp chops. They were so perfectly cooked and amazing for the price. The food is just totally worth the price The vibe was amazing! But the people sitting next to us were arguing so it was sortve unpleasant but that is not the restaurant's fault. We have only ever sat at the bar. But when you go, the best part of it, was the customer service by Sheila. Thank you again! read more

Six of us for the $74 Churrasco Experience. Service: Friendly, yet took 30 minutes to get 2 cocktails. Straw was shorter than edge of glass. Server denied $59 dollar four course meal advertised on Facebook, noting limited selection of meats compared to the "experience". No time allowed to enjoy "Market Table" before meats began to arrive! Where were we supposed to put it? By the way, meats are served on the same plates as the salad bar. Meat servers were friendly enough, a few weren't too happy. Final server was delightful, insuring a good tip. BTW, no attempt to offer a bottle or glass of wine. That much red meat needed a delicious cab or red blend. Food: We would only recommend the Filet Mignon and Ribeye. Other cuts were chewy and tasteless. The Market Table wasn't all that, I actually think the old Souplantation had better selections. We only received 3 of the "sides" and were never offered more bread. Note: We had to ask for the filet mignon but never saw ribs and lamb medallions appeared at the very end after we were done Ambiance: We were seated at a nice round table in the bar area. Roomy but lacking $600 night ambiance. They must do something about the waiting area without an appropriate table/stand the host must turn their back to guests to check for tables. We had reservations and waited 10 minutes for a table when restaurant was at 25% capacity. Experience & value? A high end steakhouse is a better choice and value. This is "Disney does Meat" without the Disney magic. Gets 2 stars for the filet mignon. . read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

Had a reservation here and was seated promptly. They have dim ambiant lighting that was too dark at times, but it eventually leveled out. Nice level of chatter and music. Had an amazing birthday dinner experience here. Appetizers were tasty, but I liked the potatoes the most. Top cuts of meat would be the wagyu sirloin and picanha. I'd pass on the chicken and top sirloin, which were a little dry. Grilled pineapple is a must-try, super sweet and seasoned with cinnamon to pair with the savory meats. Their salad bar wasn't as large as I imagined, but I enjoyed the beets and street corn. The lobster tail that came with the indulgent menu was well cooked. Jacino was our bartender and he served up a big shot of tequila. Great guy, positive vibes. He was also knowledgeable about the drinks. All of the servers were also kind and attentive. While I did get full a bit quick, I'm glad I tried the indulgent menu. Would recommend trying Fogo de Chao at least once. read more

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Fogo de chao is a great place for a family gathering or birthday celebration. It was interesting to see all the meat options brought to the table. I being a vegan, was pretty limited in food selection, however my friends and boyfriend enjoyed the skirt steak the most out of all the meat options. The salad bar was a little underwhelming to me, I liked the eggplant and dragon fruit, but felt there could be more for building a salad. The restaurant was very clean and the servers were very kind. All and all it was a fun time read more

Fogo de Chão - Tofu rice - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

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We tried the four-course experience at Fogo de Chão in Irvine and it was a great option for a nice dinner out. It offers a similar experience to the Full Churrasco with a curated selection of meats and dessert included. The servers were attentive, friendly and made sure we always had everything we needed. We've been to this location many times and it consistently delivers excellent food and service. It was another wonderful dining experience from start to finish. read more

Fogo de Chão - Chocolate Molten Cake and Tres Leches Cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

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We had a gift card here from the holidays and stopped in on weekend. We sat at the bar and it was almost full at noon. The filet came out quickly on the hot plate. I always order their crabcakes at the bar. They are the best! No filler, just delicious, real crab meat. This dish took took 20 mins to come out, but the bartender was quick and got us some pao de queijo and wine. I think her name was Sheila and she was busy carrying crates of glasses, serving and pouring drinks. She handled the bar well solo! The white wine from Chile was okay. I would try another white next time. I really enjoy their bar menu as there are some great deals there, so I'll try to stop by again. read more

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Hashwa was a wonderful server. Wry attentive and accommodating. The food was on par as usual.

Over priced low quality meat Food was sub par. We chose the high end indulgent churrasco $78.00 (Over Priced) unlimited meats including a side order (one time order) lobster tail (not fresh and had a smell) Plus it included the Market Table basically cheeses, fruits, vegetables and some soup (not the best). Very very disappointed, all the meats served was rubbery and not the best tasting. I feel the meat was low quality nothing had that perfect chewiness. They even had garlic beef which was just awful tasting. Service was mediocre not the friendliest bunch especially the waiters. It seemed like no one was happy there. Nothing against them but it just felt unfriendly. I hope that's not the case with all. Ambiance was good very clean place. Location was good but parking in this mall is horrendous. How to improve: The cook needs to do better. Make that meat tasty and not hard to chew. Serve meat more frequently and smaller portions to taste not just give one whole piece. Variety of meat were few and far in between. Didn't even have a chance to eat some pork. As for the Market Table it needs to be replenished faster as it looked almost empty every time I went up to get some fruits. Manager needs to talk to the employees to be more friendly so it becomes welcoming for customers. read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

I love a good churrasco and I been craving some Picanha and a caipirinha for a while now and tonight those cravings were satisfied Yummy food! The place has a vibe located at the Irvine spectrum mall Our servers and waitresses were great and friendly and the meat was cooked to perfection The salad bar had some great options from stews to charcuterie and other salads Cheeseballs anyone? Yum I will say the 3s leches could have been a little softer but still I enjoyed my meal read more

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First time going, made reservations for a Sunday, no host for approximately 5-7 minutes with other parties waiting to be acknowledge. Food was good and our server was attentive, the vibes were just a little off, staff appeared to be hurrying throughout our time here. Dessert was very good, we got the molten chocolate cake and cheesecake. read more

Stopped by for their happy hour around 3pm & was greeted promptly by a worker. We ordered 2 picanha burgers & spiced chicken sliders. It took 40 minutes for the sliders to come out and another 20 minutes for the burgers to be delivered. Before we got the burgers, the worker informed us that they ran out of polenta 40 minutes after ordering & they would sub it with regular fries. Makes me wonder if they even started our order at the time we placed them. After 1 hour of waiting for the burgers, I was excited to eat but was frustrated to find that the burger was cooked well done instead of medium rare like I'd asked for. I didn't end up finishing it or requesting a new one because I thought it'd take another hour. AND the burger was lukewarm instead of hot. Seems to me that they first made the burgers & ran out of polenta so we had to wait for 1 hour. For this being an upscale dining restaurant, I was really disappointed with the food & service as the whole staff seemed absent minded. We requested refills on the cheeseballs & it never came out. We sat at the bar area so we were almost always next to a server but he seemed to be inattentive & withdrawn from us. It seemed like the workers didn't want to be at work. I get that servers have those days but it was no excuse to forget our requests & even refill water. (We had to ask for water refills too). No one checked in on us & we felt we were an annoyance to the staff. The restaurant wasn't busy at all as we were 2 of 4 people at the bar. Overall, it was a horrible dining experience where we were late to other plans because the food took 1 hour to arrive. I wouldn't spend $ here when there are better options without the slow service & poor food quality, like Texas de Brazil. read more

Fogo de Chão - Picanha burger came out lukewarm & overcooked - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

We've eaten at other Fogo locations and usually we have the Full Churrasco and Market Table. This time we weren't that hungry so it was the entrees with the Market Table. The Market Table was well stocked, even with the large crowd it was fresh & full. From the entree menu I chose the Chilean Sea Bass. It was delicious, moist and flaky. The Mrs had the Pan Seared Salmon, edges dry - to be expected. However the interior was nice and moist. The chimichurri sauce added great flavor. We were happy with our meal and it was just enough. We're thinking entree instead of the AYCE was our best choice and probably will be from now on. read more

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The place is dark and classy inside with plenty of seating. It was fun having them come around and slice different meats at the table however some of the meat was a little dry and chewy so some meats were better than others. What saved it for me was the market table salad bar. Everything there was fresh and delicious. They have various fruits, salads, meats and cheeses and other items. Service in the beginning wasn't the best as we didn't get an actual server until the end of our dining experience but they definitely tried to make up for it and were very attentive towards the end. It's a pricey dinner but I think it's worth it once in a while. read more

Fogo de Chão - From the Market table salad bar - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

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Came for lunch with the family and we all left satisfied. Great selection of meats and sides were delicious. Our server Danielle was amazing! Will definitely be coming back! read more

I didn't remember Fogo being this expensive BUT it was still worth it. Spent $241 for two people which included food, cocktails, and tip. Service is always top notch and the food made me happy. The buffet has the best selection of cheeses, veggies, and other sides. The meat choices are varied enough to find something you like. My favorites were the picanha steak and the bacon wrapped chicken. Let's not forget about the cheese bread (pao de queijo). I could eat so much of it! Can't wait to go back. read more

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Absolutely unbelievable experience. We made a reservation online specifically for an outdoor table because we were bringing our dog. The restaurant accepted the reservation, so naturally we assumed the outdoor seating was actually available and that someone would be able to serve us. Apparently, not quite. When we arrived, we were told that there were no servers available to serve the outdoor area. We were then told that if we wanted to eat inside, our dog would have to be a service dog. So here is what I don't understand: Why allow customers to make reservations for outdoor seating if you have no intention--or ability--to provide service there? Why not simply mark the outdoor seating as unavailable? Even more disappointing was the attitude of the staff. There was no apology, no attempt to find a solution, and not even the basic courtesy of acknowledging that the situation was frustrating for us. Instead, we were essentially left standing there while the staff watched us, as if we were the problem for showing up for the reservation the restaurant itself had accepted. We completely understand the rules regarding dogs inside restaurants. That was never the issue. The issue was the restaurant accepting an outdoor reservation and then telling us, after we arrived, that they couldn't serve us outside. If the outdoor seating isn't being served, don't take reservations for it. It's really that simple. We drove there, made a reservation in advance, brought our dog as planned, and were turned away with absolutely no apology or sense of responsibility. What should have been a simple meal turned into a very frustrating and unnecessarily awkward experience. Great way to treat customers who actually made a reservation. Definitely not an experience we will be repeating. read more

My anniversary dinner started off on the wrong foot and unfortunately never really recovered. When we arrived, we were seated right at the front entrance, which honestly should not be used as a dining table. It was awkward, with people waiting for tables standing nearby the entire time. We requested a different table and waited for a better seat, which thankfully improved the situation a bit. The service, however, was extremely slow. After being seated, we waited about 15 minutes before anyone came to our table. We were actually close to leaving because the service was so delayed. For an anniversary dinner, it was definitely not the experience I was hoping for. The restaurant is also quite expensive for the level of service and food quality provided. Our bill was around $200, although we used Costco gift cards, which helped reduce the cost. If you're planning to visit, definitely buy the Costco gift cards first--you can save roughly 20%. Also, bring some extra cash or another form of payment because the gift cards may not fully cover the meal and tip. The salad bar was just okay. The selection felt limited and wasn't particularly impressive. As for the meat service, everything came out very slowly. The menu advertises a wide variety of options, but because the meats arrive at such a slow pace, we were already getting full by the time many of the selections reached our table. By the third round of meat, we were already full and never got the opportunity to try everything that was advertised. Overall, the experience felt overpriced and underwhelming. Between the poor seating, slow service, limited salad bar, and pacing of the food, it wasn't the anniversary dinner we were hoping for. read more

Danielle our server is super nice.Meat can be slow. Overall is good. It was a great brunch experience with family. read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California