My husband and I went back to Fogo de Chao and they did step up their game. Food was delish. Service was excellent. Wine was tasty. Meat was plentiful. Salad bar was fresh. Best of all no gnats. It was a great meal and we enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for making our bad time better. Keep up the improvements. read more

I've been to Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse twice now, and both visits were memorable in different ways. My first visit, I went all in with the Indulgent Experience, which includes one upgrade and a dessert. The upgrade options--like lobster tail, crab cakes, or bone marrow--really elevate the meal and make it feel extra special. On top of that, the Market Table is a standout on its own. It's essentially an elevated charcuterie spread featuring cured meats, smoked salmon, their traditional Fogo feijoada, and even black pepper bacon--just to name a few highlights. The second time around, I opted just for the Market Table since it's incredibly filling and satisfying on its own, which says a lot about the quality and variety offered. This place is an experience, not just a meal. There's something for everyone, whether you're there for the full Churrasco service, Indulgent experience or just the Market Table. The ambiance is business casual, which I really appreciate as it's a nice balance between upscale and comfortable without being stuffy! My absolute favorites? The charred cheese with honey and the grilled pineapple--I would go back just for those alone! We did request for vanilla ice cream with grilled pineapple! It's a solid 4.5 read more

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My husband and I visited Fogo in Nashville last night to celebrate our 20th anniversary, and unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing, especially considering we spent over $300. We had a reservation and arrived about five minutes early. The wait itself was not terrible, but once we were seated, we immediately noticed how extremely small the table was. We regularly visit steakhouses back home in Chicago, and this was the first time we've ever been seated at a table that could barely fit two plates comfortably. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and the ambiance is very nice. However, the service and food quality did not match the price point or atmosphere. We ordered a full bottle of wine, and when the server returned, they brought the wrong bottle. Thankfully, we noticed before it was opened. Throughout the evening, service was very slow. Many times we could not find servers or staff members, and we repeatedly had to ask for basic things like extra food and water refills. Empty side dishes and plates were never cleared, and no one checked on us consistently. One thing that stood out negatively was that none of the meat servers asked us how we preferred our meat cooked. Several cuts arrived overcooked and tough. The meat overall was not tender and was difficult to chew, which was very disappointing for a steakhouse at this price level. We tried multiple cuts and did not enjoy most of them. The highlights of the evening were actually the wine, the rice, and the lamb chops, which were flavorful. Unfortunately, everything else fell short. The salad and buffet area also lacked variety compared to other steakhouses we frequently visit. It was very small, far from our table, and not particularly impressive. Another disappointing aspect was the overall hospitality. No one asked if we were celebrating a special occasion, and the service felt rushed and impersonal, almost as if they wanted guests to leave quickly. We also noticed a nearby table leave after waiting more than 20 minutes without receiving proper service. We understand restaurants can get busy, and we truly do not want to be harsh because we know everyone there is working hard. However, there were simply too many mistakes throughout the night, and for the amount of money spent on what was meant to be a special anniversary dinner, the experience did not meet expectations at all. Sadly, we would not return. read more

Fogo de Chão - The star of the night - Brazilian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

My wife and I are regulars at Brazilian steakhouses in Chicago (including Chama Gaúcha, Texas de Brazil, and Fogo de Chão). Since we were spending the weekend in Nashville, we wanted to try this location, despite reading some subpar reviews about their service. Here is our breakdown: 1. Reservation & Seating: Our reservation was for 5:45 PM. We arrived at 5:40 PM, waited about 5 minutes, and were seated promptly. A flawless start. 2. Ambiance & Layout: The restaurant itself is beautiful. However, the table for two was remarkably small compared to other locations we've visited. Space is very tight, if you order a bottle of wine with a decanter, bottled water, side dishes, and want an extra plate, you will quickly run out of room. This is a bit subjective, but worth telling. 3. Service: Our waiter approached us after about 5 minutes. He was very friendly, and explained the menu options. We chose the full churrasco experience and ordered a bottle of wine. We went to the salad bar, sat down, and the wine didn't arrive until about 15/20 minutes after we had started eating our salad bar items. Drinks and wine need to come out much faster. To give you an idea of the pacing issues: the table next to us actually walked out. Their drinks arrived after they had already finished their salad bar plates (a 30-minute delay). They were understandably upset, asked for the check, and left. Our waiter apologized profusely to them. As for our table, we flipped our card to green, and the first cut of meat took 15 minutes to arrive, way too long for this style of dining. Subsequent cuts came around every 10 to 15 minutes apart, which is exaggerated. It felt like they were moving in slow motion. They desperately need more gauchos/busboys to assist the servers. The waiter's kindness is the only reason this section gets 2 stars instead of 1. 4. Food: The meat quality was disappointing compared to other steakhouses. Several cuts, like the picanha and top sirloin, were tough. We were never asked about our temperature preference (medium, medium-well, etc.), so some pieces came out overcooked. The seasoning was inconsistent, some meats lacked salt entirely, while others were overly salty. We only saw about 4 or 5 types of meat the entire night. We had to ask for otehr types. The saving grace was the lamb chops. They were phenomenal, honestly some of the best I've ever had. I requested more, but as expected, they took 20 minutes to arrive, as if they had just started grilling them. Conclusion: Because of the massive delays, it took us nearly 2 hours to finish a meal that should never take that long. In terms of price-to-quality ratio, it is simply not worth it. Service is everything in a rodizio, and they need floating staff dedicated to refilling water, bringing side dishes, and clearing plates. Fogo de Chão Nashville likely lost a lot of customers the night we visited. We won't be returning anytime soon until major improvements are made. read more

My friends & I stopped in hoping to grab a spot at the bar, but the bar is small with four-tops that were full. We decided to stay & got seated without a reservation. The place is beautiful. This Nashville Yards area makes you feel like you're not even in Nashville anymore. We ordered the unlimited experience, and the bar impressed me. Some things were missing, but you could get what you wanted. Everyone we encountered was kind. At first it was a challenge get the variety of meats to the table, but once we shared with our wonderful server what we hadn't tried, he shared with the team, and they brought over everything stat. We had to turn the cards over to red quickly! They have a discount for parking, but only for a specific part of the garages, which one of my friends & I didn't park in, so pay attention. Love: lamb chops, ribeye (flavorful, cooked to right temperature); cheese bread (could eat all the time); servers (kind, helpful) Dislike: parking (but I didn't realize all the Nashville yards garages were the same) read more

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I came here last night for a friend's birthday dinner. We were excited to try it as we've been to similar restaurant before. Parking was interesting. There's a garage right underneath the restaurant however there were not a lot of cars in there and the design was odd. Thankfully we all parked near each other. The restaurant does validate parking there at a discounted rate. When we arrived, we had a short wait which was fine even though the restaurant wasn't busy at the time. The ambiance was nice and our servers did a good job taking care of our group I wanted the seabass because it was my favorite but shortly after ordering I was told they were all out. It was a bummer as I wish they had told the waitress what is and isn't available prior to ordering but oh well. I opted for the full experience instead. The cheese bread was good especially once they brought us a fresh batch. The salad bar was really good. Most of the meats i tried were good however the sirloin had no seasoning or flavor. The birthday girl was looking forward to lamb which is her favorite but we had to ask for it several times. I don't think we would've gotten it had we not asked as it wasn't a dish we saw going around often.The lobster mac and cheese was a hit at our table. The mashed potatoes were too salty and not hot. The desserts all looked good. I had the crème brûlée which is my favorite & it didn't disappoint I love the new Nashville Yards area & look forward to other places they are bringing to it. I wouldn't choose to come back here again; although I would if invited to celebrate another occasion. read more

Fogo de Chão - Crème brûlée - Brazilian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The food at this location is good, but the service could use improvement. I recently visited with a larger group and we were seated in the far back right section. It seemed like the meats took a long time to make their way around to our table, and the side dishes we ordered from the menu didn't arrive until most of us were already finished eating. When our checks came, we also had to remind our waiter that a few of us ordered the Indulgent Churrasco, which includes dessert. Even after the reminder, it took another 20+ minutes for the desserts to come out. This was my second visit to this location, and during my first visit I also had to wait an additional 20-25 minutes to be seated despite having a reservation. I enjoy this restaurant chain overall, but this location could definitely improve its service and timing. Recommend the bone marrow! read more

Fogo de Chão - Bone marrow - Brazilian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We visited Fogo de Chao during Mother's Day weekend. Upon arriving the restaurant has a welcoming and nice aesthetic. After being seated we were informed of the menu and specials. We informed our waitress that we would like to take advantage of the $49 special. The salad bar was not your normal salad bar. I enjoyed the quinoa and Caesar salad, Elote corn and fresh bacon along with several fruits. As far as meats I enjoyed the flank steak, lamb chop and sausage. You are able to ask for the meat to be cooked to a certain temperature they mainly offer well. I prefer medium well. All in all it was a great experience also pack a light jacket or sweater. I cannot wait to experience their brunch next. read more

We had a great experience here. The place is a little hard to get to, but I think that's just the design/layout of the building it's in. Our waitress was okay, I think it was just really loud and a bit overwhelming in there. The food was absolutely delicious, and we were very happy with our food! read more

The service is great got to know all servers by now! Have been coming at least once a week and the ambience is great. The Rue Picanha Burger for $10 is an incredible deal--super juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The appetizers were excellent too, fresh and full of flavor. Great food, great value, i highly recommend. If you are not happy with anything look for Gilson or Lucas and hey will take care of you. read more

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It was my first time trying Fogo de Chão but only my second Brazilian steakhouse experience, so I didn't have a concrete idea of what to expect. Perhaps that's why I wasn't as disappointed with my experience as some reviewers seem to be. The restaurant itself is well lit and modern. My husband and I both ordered the ultimate experience. We were impressed by the salad bar which has everything under the sun and more. Obviously you will be disappointed if you fill up on these items instead of the meat you're paying for. So be aware that it's easy for your eyes to be bigger than your stomach here. It took a little bit of effort to get the attention of our waiter, but we were able to try all of the meat we wanted until we were way too full! For the price-to-value, this isn't an everyday dining establishment but fun for a special occasion! Pro tip: Costco sells packs of 2 $50 gift cards to Fogo de Chão for $80. read more

This was my first expat any Brazilian steak house and having the full Churassco experience. Overall, my family enjoyed ourselves but it was an interesting experience. It was a busy Friday night and the atmosphere was definitely celebration worthy for our purposes. We enjoyed being able to have a shared dining experience, but didn't have as much guidance earlier in the evening. Thank goodness was for our server Coral who made sure to elevate our experience as the night went on. We all went with the full Churassco experience for $65/person which included all the meats served by gauchos throughout the night, some warm table sides like mashed potatoes, crispy polenta, and caramelized bananas. We tried their signature cocktail, the CAIPIRINHAS and enjoyed them alright. The skinny wasn't our fave, but the strawberry hibiscus was pretty tasty if you don't mind anything too sweet. Overall, the meat could've been more seasoned and we wished we'd had the chimichurri and A1 steak sauce earlier in the night. The lobster mac & cheese was a real let down and had to be sent back. It was watery and lacked flavor. I would try Fogo again for lunch, but I won't be running back for the Churassco dinner experience anytime soon. read more

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This is my fifth meal at our Nashville location and it's running at 19% now. Great service, gauchos are spot on, managers seem to be helping to take care of guests and making sure that things are working correctly. I was happy with every meat and they brought out everything I asked for. There were to things that still have been consistent on all of my visits. I order caprianas everytime and they take a minimum of 20 minutes to come to the table. They could be pumping these things out there and really enjoying a better bar revenue stream but I just don't get it. Also, you generally have to ask for the ribeye to come out and that can take 3-5 asks. I did find the cheese with honey a bit overdone tonight and that's usually one of my favorites. One pleasant surprise was the return of grilled pineapple! I've asked on my other 4 visits and they never had it. Today they did, and it's a great way to finish your meal. read more

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I know this location just opened, so I'll try to be constructive. I've been to other Fogo de Chão restaurants, and this one fell a bit short--mostly due to the setup. There isn't enough space for the usual carts with multiple meats, so servers came around one at a time with single cuts. For the first 30 minutes or so, we mostly got picanha. It was great, but I wanted more variety. When we asked our waitress if we could get other cuts, her tone was surprisingly curt. She responded with "well, what is it that you want?" I was taken aback by the tone (she seemed annoyed), so all I could manage to respond was "something other than picanha." We eventually got sausage, lamb, and a garlicky beef, but by then I was too full on picanha to enjoy them (I never saw any kind of ribeye). The salad bar also felt smaller and less varied than other locations. The highlight was dessert--the crème brûlée cheesecake was incredible, with a caramelized crust on every side. Easily one of the best cheesecakes I've had. Final thoughts: I'd come back and give it another try (especially because I really enjoyed the dessert). With that said, I don't think this location will feel quite the same as the others. The limited space changes the flow and atmosphere a bit, but with time and some fine-tuning (i.e., not overlooking the customers they seat in the back areas), I think they can still make it an enjoyable experience in their own way. read more

Fogo de Chão - Creme brulee cheeesecake - Brazilian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Really nice restaurant with a really nice set up/ decor. I've tried Brazilian steakhouses before in the past, but this is my first experience with Fogo de Chao. I decided to do the full churrasco experience. It was about $65/ person. It's all you can eat, and it also comes with the cold bar that has some soups, salads, veggies, and a few fruit items. They had different people walking the steaks around to your table and they carve you whatever cut you want. I'm usually a ribeye kinda gal, but I felt the sirloin here tasted better and had more seasoning. The ribeye was kind of bland to me, but the good thing about them was that they walked some cuts to us that I didn't want, and I just asked for some ribeye and they brought it. The mashed potatoes and plantains were also served warm. They brought those out to us. My favorite items here were the plantains and the toasted cheese with honey. The cheese and honey were brought to you table side as well. They had a pretty good deal for their drink menu. Honestly would've ordered another drink, but we only saw our server twice. When we placed our drink order, which took forever to get, and then when he dropped our drinks off. He never came back to the table. In all, I didn't have a bad experience and would probably come back. I thought it wasn't a bad deal to get to try different things. read more

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The server Anna made the experience well. The food was good but overwhelming, I understand the concept but it wasn't really needed. The self serv bar was beyond excellent, the servers kept the area clean and full . Im going to give it another try , we went on Valentine's Day and a lot of the food was out . The drinks were very heavy on the liquor so they weren't that enjoyable. But I will give it another try at a better time . read more

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This was such an interesting experience. I've done several Brazilian steakhouses throughout the country before and this was by far the worst one. We wanted to celebrate a birthday so we went to this restaurant and ordered the churrasco experience for all of us. We went and got all our sides from the food bar area and sat down and it took about 15 minutes for the first meat orders to come through. Afterwards, it was another 10-15 minutes for a tiny slice of meat and this repeated about 3 more times until they just stopped showing up with meats even though our tabs were turned green. They only came by a few times and we had to request the same order (drink, mashed potatoes, pineapples) multiple times before they served it to us. On top of that they took about 20 minutes to bring out our check. I'm sure they were busy but it was ridiculously inattentive. I also don't mean to sound like a Karen but they charge $8 if you order water. read more

I really liked this place, we walked in on a whim when we saw they were open (they really were not it was still a soft opening) but they were kind and found us a table anyway. It had been a while since i visited a Brazilian steak house but i was quickly reminded that I should have come starving! lol There is so much food you want to try and at least I could not try as much as i liked. The service was good, the only hickup we had was a hamburger we ordered that took forever (50 mins) since someone delivered it to the wrong table, but still, it was soft opening and thats when those things can happen I guess. They compt us for it and also 2 drinks so I think that was ok, but I was not the one that was waiting for the burger so... I will definitely come back hungry and try again when they have been open for a while. I liked the ambiance and I love the neighborhood as well. read more

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We ate here this past Sunday around 1PM. My wife and I ordered the full Churrasco experience, a grilled pineapple old-fashioned, and a Fogo Caipirinha -- $160 total. Service took about 2+ hours. I will preface that with there were two large parties of 15+ people, they seated us furthest from the kitchen, and the staff seemed to be still working out the kinks in the kitchen and with service; however, everyone was very nice. Also, when we asked staff for something, the entire staff kept telling us they would get it, and 90% of the time, they forgot. The market table was great, especially the bacon and grilled fruit. Everything was gluten free except for the bread and waffles. I would not get grilled pineapple old-fashioned (too sweet) and a Fogo Caipirinha. For the full Churrasco experience, we really liked the Fraldinha (bottom sirloin), linguica, and the bacon-wrapped chicken. We liked the first serving, but not the second because the serving was not nearly as good -- the meats were consistent. We had a gluten free creme brûlée. We both walked away saying that we MIGHT come back if we had a group with us, but not for a date night. Park in the East Nashville Yard parking garage -- validation for the first two hours is $5.99 and then regular price after that. read more

Fogo de Chão - Caramelized Pineapple Old Fashioned - Brazilian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This place has very good energy. The service is not up to par from what I usually receive at other Fogos, but it is beautiful still and lovely. The food is always delicious and the seafood tower was great. The servers also went out of their way to find the homemade salsa and hot sauces for me. I really appreciate it! Def going back for the all day happy hour and delicious food. This one is also more beautiful than other fogos i've been to. read more

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I really hate leaving negative reviews like this but I feel the need to warn anyone who's a Fogo fan to stay away from this location. TLDR: Waitress never came back, we never got assigned a new waiter, never got drinks, were offered a gift card for our troubles but it was never activated so when we returned it wasn't honored. I'm Brazilian American so I've eaten at my fair share of rodízio grills. I've been to many other Fogo locations, so I thought I knew what to expect here. I was so way off base. The main issue here was the service. It took 45 minutes to get our Guaranás and that was after grabbing another waiter to get us some. We never saw our waitress again after placing our order. We ran out of waters and they were never refilled in the 2+ hours we were there despite asking multiple times. When our food that we ordered finally did arrive about an hour later, it was cold. As for the rodízio part, the night we were there it was about 10 minutes between every meat offering which doesn't sound bad but feels so long when you're there. I was willing to cut my losses and just pay and leave, but it took another 45 minutes to get the check after asking multiple times. In the time we were there we had 2 different parties at the table next to us sit down, eat full meals and leave. With all this in mind we never complained or anything, but the manager saw how visibly upset we were and the fact we were there for nearly 3 hours. He approached us and offered us a $200 Fogo gift card (terms said usable at any location) to come back and he promised it would be better. That's why I'm writing this review. He never activated the card, so when we came to a different location and went to use it, we were on the hook for another bill and the gift card wouldn't be honored. Fully feel scammed by the whole thing. read more

Top tier experience! Happy Hour prices are unheard of for what you are experiencing! Beautiful atmosphere, amazing customer service and boozy cocktails. Paige made sure I was aware of all foods I could have with my gluten free allergy. And OMG the Brazilian rolls to die for! If you're considering going it's a must! You won't be disappointed! read more

Fogo de Chão - Salad Bar, Yuca Fries,and Tequila Cosmo - Brazilian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Excelente comida y ambiente un sabor exquisito en cada trozo de carne! Y un muy buen servicio read more

Let me tell you, Phil and staff did a fantastic job. We do Fogo in many states and this afternoon was fantastic. We will return and when the beef ribs came out that sealed the deal. Absolutely the best service, best food and great ambiance. read more

Fogo de Chão - Empty back of the restaurant - Brazilian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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It did take a few minutes for our server to make her first visit. ( as others have noted ). Once she arrived, she was great. The entres come around often. I liked the bacon wrapped steak the best. The salad bar was fab, very diverse. Fun experience. read more

Service is pretty bad... been there twice. Drinks not refilled ( and I mean cocktails...) they come around with the cheaper meats so you have to ask for the better cuts of meat- ribeye, filet. Probably one of the worst fogos I've been to.. read more

Not worth it. Everything took forever from them bringing us plates to get started to passing around meat. There were long periods of time that we were just sitting there waiting for meat to come out. Most of the buffet bar was cold items. We ordered drinks and one of them had stoppers from the bar inside of the drink. We brought it to their attention, they took the drink, and never came back and said anything about what it was. We had to go find them at the bar, then they brought a replacement. After this mishap our waiter disappeared completely and we had to ask anybody who was around for help and to get the check. I bought a bottle of sparkling water and they tried to refill it with tap. Checking out also took forever. There were a couple of cuts of meat that were good. Some of the others were bland. read more

We have been super excited to try out Fogo De Chao. Terrible review so let's just get right to it. We got sat and they tried to upsell everything immediately. Offered Sparkling or Chilled. We chose chilled thinking it was tap. Nope, it was a bottle of still water. We let them know we thought it was tap and they told us they don't offer tap and you have to ask for it. Asked for 1 sweet tea, got 2. I glass was broken on the rim. They tried charging for 2. Bill had extra drinks, we were being charged dinner prices even though we're were given lunch menus and I asked to confirm it was still lunch. That would have been an extra $60 if we didn't catch it. They never came by with any meat you would consider premium. Filet, ribeye and lamb never came by. We had to request them multiple times. We figured they were trying to see if we would leave and give up before they actually had to bring it out Service: Cole and another gaucho with dreads were cool and friendly. Their customer service was good. We had numerous waiters and I don't think any talked to each other. One was dry and seemed irritated. The others never brought us refills so we were choking on our food the whole time. Food: Picanha: Best tasting meat to hit our table. Ribeye: Never saw it Lamb Chops: Kids liked them Filet: Worst filet I ever had. Tasted funny and texture was off. Fraldinha: Extremely salty on the outside. Inner piece was better. Pickled Onions: No bueno. Lacked flavor. Roasted Garlic: Ive roasted plenty of garlic at home. This just tasted like it was old. White Rice: It had lots of hard pieces. Charcuterie: Meats and cheese were good. No complaints. Garlic potatoes: There were 4 of us and it was probably a small serving for two. They were watery and just not really good. Cheese Breads: They were good On the way out there was no greeting, no door hold, nothing. They just watch you walk out. My wife's review: food tasted as if a hospital cafeteria was trying to be a steakhouse. For the amount of money we paid I'd go to Bourbon Steak or Eddie V's without thinking twice. The service was comparable to Krystal's and the food wasn't better than Texas Roadhouse. We left feeling like we got robbed read more

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My girlfriend and I went to the newly opened Fogo de Chão in Nashville last night and unfortunately it was a disappointing experience. Let me start with the positives. The food itself is good. The meat we did receive was flavorful and well prepared. The Market Table salad bar was also fresh and had a great selection. Now for the frustrating part. The service was not where it needs to be. In the hour and a half we were there we had three different servers and rarely saw any of them. When we were finished and ready to check out there was no one in sight. We were never asked if we wanted drink refills. I had to ask two different servers at two different times to refill my iced tea and my girlfriend's Diet Coke. I paid for the full experience at 65 dollars while my girlfriend ordered the smaller option at 45 dollars. However every time the meat servers came by they offered her the same cuts they offered me which made me question why I paid the extra 20 dollars. Even more disappointing was how rarely the gauchos stopped at our table. Of all the available meats I only tasted about four. I literally watched servers walk right past us with trays of meat. At one point I had to ask a server to please have them stop at our table. We ended up getting full off the salad bar simply from waiting for meat service that barely came. That defeats the whole purpose of the experience. For context I have been to Fogo de Chão in Denver, Orange County, CA and Maryland and those locations were run much better with attentive service and a steady rotation of meats. This Nashville location has potential but management seriously needs to work on the level of service and table attention. Based on this visit I do not recommend this location right now. The food is solid but the service experience does not justify the price. read more

While Fogo de Chão wasn't the OG Brazilian steakhouse (churrascaria) in America (that claim belongs to Rodizio Grill), it was my first churrascaria experience and you will always remember your first. Brazilian steakhouses are one of my favorite restaurants... where else can you find expertly grilled (quality) meats in unlimited quantities for a decent price? Sure I love steak, and Nashville is no stranger to steakhouses, but when all is said and done, you're paying upwards of $100-$200 per person and sometimes you're still left hungry. For me, Brazilian steakhouses are the best bang for the buck. Nashville has seen its fair share of Brazilian steakhouses come and go over the past few decades but only one of them really stuck around (Rodizio Grill) until it got it was blown up by the Nashville Christmas bombing in 2021. Since then, we churrasco lovers in the area have been grieving for their return. Fast forward to 4 years later, we have one again and it's top notch! I set my reservation for Wednesday of opening week. It's conveniently located downtown in the newly minted business park, Nashville Yards. There's still a lot of construction going on, but this area is definitely a must see. The restaurant itself is very classy, with ample seating in the dining hall with plenty of room at the bar for those wanting drinks and appetizers only. I've been to many of these types of restaurants but one thing that surprised me is the All Day Happy Hour featuring appetizers, small plates, and drinks. Furthermore, I'm shocked that the pricing for this is actually quite affordable and that's saying a lot for downtown Nashville, where it's common to find $25 mixed drinks. Parking here is kind of expensive, but they do have validated Metropolis Parking you can use to get a discount in the garage. Now the concept here is simple. You pay a fixed price (salad bar, full churrasco, or indulgent churrasco) and it's all you can eat. The indulgent churrasco gives you a choice of 1 of 4 enhancements (lobster tail, jumbo lump crab cake, bone marrow, or truffle butter) and your choice of dessert for an additional $20 more. You do save a bit of money by doing the indulgent churrasco vs buying it separately. If you feel like the all you can eat is too much, they do offer single entree offerings where you can just get a larger portion of various meats, especially ones they don't have off the grill, such as the Branzino (European sea bass)! The gauchos (the servers with the meat) will come around and deliver what they have to your table if your coaster is green. Flip it to red, they stop coming. At the time of dining, they had most of the meats on their menu. I'm sure it's a mix of supply, growing pains, and opening week. What was missing that I do like is the Torresmo (pork belly), Bisteca de Porco (double bone-in pork chop), and Costela (beef ribs). Everything else was on the menu. You have no idea how excited I am to have a Brazilian steakhouse in Nashville again. I went opening week, I have a reservation to come back again next Friday, then I have a reservation for when my brother's family comes into town, and finally I have a reservation made for my birthday later in October. You really can't beat the value of Fogo and if you've never been, you should come. You definitely won't leave hungry. read more

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Staff wasn't knowledgeable attentive or positive. Food was ok, but not good enough to bring me back based on low service experience. read more

My wife and I dined there last evening with 2 guests. Positives: Beautiful restaurant. The limited bites of the premium meat we were offered were good. Negatives: Service was horrific. My wife ordered an $8 Rosé and right away the server started hustling her to buy a $57 bottle of wine. She had to tell him multiple times she wanted a glass of the $8 Rosé. Over a period of 2 hours and 20 minutes we were continuously offered the cheap cuts of meat (skirt or flank steak, chicken, and pork). We were offered a paltry portion of filet twice (had to ASK for it the second time), and top sirloin twice. The chicken and pork were way overcooked; dried out and tough. Our guests had eaten at this restaurant in Chicago and were really looking forward to the lamb chops. We kept asking for them and had been there an hour before they finally appeared. Then not again until our server was wanting to hustle us for dessert and I told him, not until we are served more lamp chops. The menu stated sides were included. We were brought 2 small saucers of sides for one. Never offered additional. I had 2 cocktails early on, then switched to iced tea. My iced tea and water glass, and our guests, sat empty most of the evening. I could have thrown the $352.37 off the roof and it would have been a more enjoyable experience. NEVER AGAIN! read more

I enjoyed it when i went for my bday, but the cold bar def hit more than the meats, i was expecting more flavor and variety- service was excellent! The space is big and tables are spaced out well. i will def go back and the location is spectacular! Uber! Creme brulee cheesecake and keylime pie and tres leches were incredible! Its worth adding the lobster and crabcakes!! read more

Keather was outstanding. Lucas deserves promotion. Keep up the good work guys. Absolutely a great venue and great food. read more

I had a very disappointing experience at Fogo de Chão. I went yesterday to celebrate my birthday, arriving around 8:20 PM. The restaurant closes at 9:30 PM, so I expected to receive normal service. Unfortunately, no one attended to us for few minutes . We were left standing and waiting with no explanation. When I finally asked a staff member if someone would help us, I was told, "I think we're closing." This was frustrating and upsetting, especially since we arrived more than an hour before closing and were never informed that service would be limited. I traveled from Huntsville, Alabama specifically for this birthday dinner, and instead of a special experience, it turned into a huge disappointment. My birthday ended up being ruined . I expected much better from a restaurant with this reputation. Sadly, this visit did not meet expectations. read more

Great service and a solid meat selection. I recommend the lamb chops. Great mashed potatoes and plantains.

If I was on death row and was offered this as my final meal, I would simply just request the execution. This is a restaurant that stopped caring about the quality of its food and service long ago, and is now coasting to profit by living off the name it once was. My waitress walked out mid shift and was not replaced, getting a drink took over an hour with several reminders. Even getting the bill took over an hour. As for food, the buffet was uninspiring and clearly prepared by a John rather than a João, as many of the buffet items were prepared incorrectly. The rodizio was underwhelming with most of the meat cold which was surprising considering how scarcely the meat actually came out. If you are looking for authentic rodizio, you are better off flying somewhere that has a Texas De Brazil, it's is better and cheaper. However, if you are looking for a restaurant where you can sit around for several hours, occasionally nibble and be thirsty and confused the entire time, this restaurant is for you. read more

TLDR: disappointing; all the other reviews that mention poor service are true. Wish I had listened to the many reviews before me instead of "seeing for ourselves" as our dinner echos many of the same poor experiences. Service was terrible, I don't know that we were ever assigned a waiter. We were not once checked on through out the meal and had to stop other runners for water refills. Ordered a glass a wine and someone brought the pour in a mini carafe but I had to wait and ask several times for a wine glass. Husband waited 45 min for a cocktail, we honestly assumed they forgot it. The food was fine- not terrible but not anything I would want to go back for and certainly expected more for the cost. Most meat was bland and dried out and steaks were more well done. Market bar was picked over and not being refilled and was missing a lot of labels so you didn't know what was being served. Wont be recommending or going back. For the price point, there are so many better experiences in Nashville. read more

Great food but service was dull and delayed. Waited almost 40 mins for a ticket. Food was great though read more

Came here on Sunday and it was disappointing . It was hard to be mad because the customer service was amazing but I felt like I wasted $50 ! Within 30minutes we have been offered steak and chicken several times no other meats came . As we sat there a man started yelling at the waitress and he looked like a manager but we continued to try and enjoy what we had .The salad bar was okay the beans weren't seasoned and the rice was covered in oil. The meat that did come to the table was too salty or had absolutely no flavor. The best part was the bread and fruit. When we went to leave EVERYTHING started coming out I guess there was lamb sausage pork ect . Within the hour i can count 4 times they came to the tale .I would never recommend this place ever and I really hated that I had to even pay. read more