The food was excellent, but unfortunately the service we received from our server, Luna, completely overshadowed our experience. After placing our order, we didn't receive water until about 30 minutes later. We then waited nearly an hour for our food, only to find out that our order had never been entered into the system. Another server eventually came by to ask what we had ordered "to check if the kitchen was working on it." After we repeated our order to them, our food arrived within 10 minutes. While the other staff members were apologetic and helpful, Luna did not acknowledge the mistake and avoided our table for the rest of the meal. She rarely came by to refill drinks, and getting the check from her was also difficult. We ultimately had to ask another server, who brought it promptly. We were very disappointed with the service. I would return for the food, but not if this is the level of service to expect. read more

We had a reservation for 8:30 PM, and even though we arrived on time, we were left waiting for over 35 minutes with no clear explanation or apology. We understand delays can happen, but having a reservation should at least mean priority or proper communication. We felt ignored and not acknowledged. For a restaurant that prides itself on quality and experience, they should show more respect for the customer's time. We ended up being seated late, and the whole start of the experience was uncomfortable. Hopefully, they improve their front-of-house organization and guest communication. read more

SO YUMMY! If you have not tried this place, GO! Wow every single meat was so tender and flavorful. I loved the lamb, Parmesan pork, pork rib, bacon wrapped chicken, and filet mignon. And all of the rest too! The sides and buffet of gorgeous roasted veggies were all divine. Gorgeous calming ambiance, and the service was excellent. Kevon was the best!! We will be back! Also the chocolate cake was unbelievable!! Do not miss ordering this! read more

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"Meatarians" rejoice, this is the restaurant for you! When it was announced that Fogo de Chao would be opening up at the Garden State Plaza Mall, angel trumpets went off in my head because from the previous times I've been to Brazilian steakhouses, including another Fogo de Chao, I've always come away super duper stuffed...and VERY, VERY happy. If your card is turned to the green side, just be prepared for the fast and furious pace of unlimited cuts of steak, beef, lamb, pork, sausage and chicken coming your way. Before you can even sink your teeth into a cut of meat that just landed on your plate, another server with a skewer of steak will already be in your face. To be frank, I LOVE IT. There is also the, not to be overlooked, Market Table as well, which includes a lot of very delicious non-steak items - salads, charcuterie, Mexican corn, grilled vegetables, beautifully cut fruit - but, who are we kidding? Don't fill up on this because you're here to work up a meat sweat! We first visited for Mother's Day 2023 and the restaurant was buzzing already when we arrived at 6pm on the Friday of that weekend. However, we were seated very promptly for our reservation. We were whisked through the elegant, but casual restaurant to our table. Service was solid throughout the evening, but, honestly, there wasn't much service needed from our waitress since the "skewer servers" were really who did most of the work. As with our previous experience at Fogo, the meats were all really good. As expected, the chicken was a bit drier, but the steak, beef and lambs were mmmm mmmmm. I do have a word of advice though - don't let the meats stack up on your plate because they do get cool FAST, so like the saying goes, get 'em while it's hot! We had our 2 kids with us, so the experience wasn't exactly as relaxing as others, but I definitely enjoyed every cut of meat that hit my plate, especially the skirt steak and its crispy exterior. All in all, there's no doubt the restaurant is a bit on the pricey side for a "casual" experience, but you'll know where that money went quite quickly when you turn the card on your table green! Oh, and if you're bringing kids, children 6 and under can enjoy complimentary dining and those 7-12 years of age eat at half price, so if you're seeking a nice restaurant to bring the family, that bit of news can easily convince you to step through the doors. read more

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Me and my dad got the worst food poisoning of our LIFEEEEE from this joint. I threw up 9 times in one day and after 4 or 5 I was throwing up straight vile or bile or wtv it's called. My dad sht his brains out like you wouldn't believe and I had to take off school for 2 whole days. We had the meat that they shave off and my mom and sister had no meat and nothing happened to them. BEWAREEEEEE PLEASE DO NOT GO HERE it's a breeding ground for bacteria, I will NEVER go back and I still haven't recovered mentally. RUN PLEASEEEE IM BEGGING YOU read more

Place is nice. Great bar. Great happy hour. I went for the Rodizio. A bit pricey at $72.99 Would i do it again? Hmmmm yeaaaah maybe if i don't feel like driving 25 mins out of my way. I was really impressed by the salad bar. Lots of varieties and really good sides. My fav was the potato salad. Your server will give you a plate of sweet plantains and fried polenta sticks. At least that's what i had when i went i'm not sure if this is the norm but your usual rice and black beans are at the salad bar. As for the Rodizio itself i really enjoyed everything except the garlic steak. It was chewy and just wasn't good at all. They repeated two cuts before they came with the ribeye. By that point i was completely done. I was disappointed they didn't have the grilled pineapple with cinnamon. Again i'm not sure if this is included with the rodizio or not but i was too stuffed for the ribeye and i just told the server i was done. They could've offered the pineapple for a sweet final touch but they didn't. I noticed they do have an up price for lobster, wagyu and bone marrrow. Maybe i'll splurge and add that next time. Speaking of which i ended the day with an espresso and the server suggested i add some Sambuca. I said ok that's fine. I thought they were going to add a little not give me a whole wine glass of sambuca. I poured some into my espresso and it just made it toooooooo sweet. I left maybe 1/4 left of sambuca in the glass. I was kinda shocked they charged me $17.95 for that but i didn't complain i think it was because i was so full i just wanted to leave haha. But yeah next time they suggest something ask how much is it!!! read more

One of my favorite steak houses. Phenomenal salad bar included with entree. Enjoy particularly the cheeses, meat and bacon. Had the all you can eat meats. Had to stop because full! Great service and friendly. Warm ambiance. read more

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First of all, considering I don't eat steak and was able to fully enjoy my experience says alot. I went with the pan seared salmon and it was delicious. All the other food that came with the experience was great. I loved the market buffet where you could get other sides. Everything was delicious. The cheese bread they served was amazing. Our waitress was great! Service on the kitchen end seemed very slow. Ambiance was beautiful and didn't feel like you were at garden state plaza. Lovely experience. read more

Finally got to try the Churrasco experience! The salad bar had various pickled vegetables (with even some super hot peppers), cold vegetables (zucchini, eggplant, Brussels sprouts), and mixed lettuces/veggies and an array of dressings and topping to make your own salad. There were also two soups and rice. Honestly, you can get full on just the salad bar alone! The meats were all delicious - I was surprised at how good the chicken cuts were! Upon requesting, we got sauces but I wish there was a thicker chimichurri - it was very vinegary - but the meats were all pre seasoned so really no additional seasoning is needed. Given that it was a holiday, service was a bit slow - but I'd take that over than being rushed out, which we didn't experience at all. It's a beautiful interior, with lots of space and comfortable seating. There's even an upstairs space and we were seated in the space that connects to the inside of the mall (across Macy's). read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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Stopped in for Martini and lunch at this beautiful restaurant. This place has ambience and our waiter was very nice. It was lunch and my friend and are not big eaters so we opted for one meat & anything we wanted from the salad station. So the meat waiter comes around and you can have as much as you like of the meat you chose. He doesn't come around that often and we would have passed anyway because the meat was overcooked and tasteless. The salad station has a large variety and I loved everything I put on my plate. I didn't try the rice and beans but it looked good. There was a mixup with our Martinis but they were removed from our bill, but only after two ladies who sat next to our table took offense on our behalf and complained to our waiter. read more

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It was our first time trying this place for a bday celebration and it was very disappointing. Decor is very nice but our waiter didn't explain anything despite asking if we had ever been there. In fact it seemed like he didn't want to be there - we had to flag him over anytime we needed something. As for the food , the market basket was pretty good and had nice variety. But the meats that came around were mostly the same cheaper cuts each time, not a lot of variety. Only once in the hour we were there was ribeye offered. Don't know if that was a coincidence bc it was busy or on purpose. And the taste of the meats weren't bad but not great. Might try again but not this location. read more

I love this place; came here 3 times in the past 3 weeks. But buyer beware, I bought the 2 meat combo to-go (both meat medium) and they gave me pieces that was so well done and dry, it chewed like leather... a disappointing surprise when I got home. read more

Fogo de Chão - Supposed to be medium cuts... totally overcooked and well-done,,, tough like leather. Threw it out... - Brazilian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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This restaurant is conveniently located in the mall. The servers were very nice and the manager was going around asking everyone if they needed anything. The fillet mignon was my favorite, very juicy. The lamb chops were also really good. I feel Like half the time the meat was over cooked tho compared to how I like it. I would have to remind them I like it medium and even then sometimes they would give me a piece that was over cooked. It was a nice restaurant overall. I loved the decor and the chairs. I will definitely come back, just make sure you are extra hungry and ready to spend money. Our bill was $170 for 2 people after tips and tax. read more

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My company booked our annual holiday party here. Our scheduled time for the start of the party was 7 but we weren't seated until 7:20. We were supposed to have appetizers on the table which typically are set when on arrival. They weren't placed for at least 30 minutes and there weren't enough for everyone. The party was on the second floor of the restaurant and there was no bartender upstairs so staff had to go upstairs with drinks for 45 people throughout the entire night. The salad bar was downstairs which I would think is a major problem with safety having guests go up and down stairs with plates of food. Also, we weren't told to go to the salad bar for at least 45 minutes after arriving and at the same time they started bringing the BBQ. What little food we were served was very good but I personally had to ask at least four times for the chicken to be brought back since it was only brought around once and several of my staff complained of still being hungry after dinner service. Lastly, they tried to bill us for additional drinks ordered after 10 PM and since we weren't even seated until almost 7:30 I refused to pay. read more

Fogo de Chão was a mixed experience for us. The gauchos came around frequently and offered a good variety of beef, along with one pork option and lamb. Unfortunately, the lamb chops we were hoping for never came by at all, and the ribeye didn't appear until the very end of the meal, almost as if it were sneaking past tables. The meats we did have were quite good, but overall a bit under-seasoned for a rodízio experience. The Market Table was plentiful but ultimately underwhelming. One bright spot was the feijoada, which was surprisingly good and served with all the traditional accompaniments. One person in our party ordered the chicken-only option and had to wait an extremely long time for it to come around, though when it finally did, the chicken was delicious. The gauchos themselves were attentive and on point, but the overall service pace was slow. We waited about 15 minutes to be seated despite having a reservation. Once seated, our server took quite a while to come to our table, a long time bring water, even longer to take drink and dinner orders, and replenish beverages. Side dishes didn't arrive until after we were already finished with the meats, which felt poorly timed. One standout favorite was the grilled cheese- actual cheese grilled to perfection and topped with hot honey. Absolutely amazing. Overall, some strong elements and tasty moments, but the slow service and uneven execution kept this from being a higher-rated experience. read more

Visited this restaurant twice in the last 6 months, and both times we were seated next to the bathroom or by a service door. On the few occasions the server came by they insist on give me well done cuts of steak. read more

Fogo de Chao was not fogo (fire). The service and ambiance were great. My drink (caparinha) was great too. Maybe I'd go back for the bar but I wouldn't come back for the food. Unfortunately, the market bar and the meats were not that great for me. I only liked two things from the market bar, the Brazilian potato salad and the fruit. While the meats were seasoned well and the pacing of them was good nearly all the meat I had was dry or very chewy. The best cut was the top sirloin but everything else left me really sad with the dryness of the meat. Usually rib eye is my favorite cut but here it was very chewy. We also ordered the shrimp cocktail and the shrimp seemed over cooked or something because they too were dry and chalky. Can you believe that? Even the shrimp was dry! My favorite foods in addition to the top sirloin were the sides they give. The cheesy bread with hot honey was mmm-mmm yummy. We also got mashed potatoes, crispy polenta and fried bananas. All very yummy. I tried the feijoada (it's like a Brazilian bean meat stew) too which was good. All-in-all just a meh food experience. Patronize this place for the strong drinks, nice ambiance and service. Maybe reconsider the churrasco experience if that's what you're going for and consider ordering one meat (top sirloin/picanha) and you still get the market table, feijoada bar and sides. read more

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Everything was absolutely amazing. I've never seen this place and we were going to go to a portuguese bbq spot up in newark, but saved the long drive and went here. You could eat these steaks without teeth, read more

The food was OK but the service was TERRIBLE I took my mother for her birthday. We were a few people. We really didn't have any specific server. We really had to struggle to call for one. They were very unpleasant dry even the lady that brought the piece of cake with a candle I guess because they shared the tips they don't care to give a good service, not a good experience read more

Another upscale restaurant has joined the upscale dining experience of Garden State Plaza, this time it's an all you can eat Brazilian steakhouse. I loved the setup of the restaurant, nice ambience, huge bar, lots of cool decoration like wine bottle wall and steak showcase. The restaurant has two options, full experience (churizo style all you can eat, $65 per person, drinks excluded) and dine-in from menu options. The goods: - We did the full experience. Lots of steak/meat are served, chicken wrapped in bacon, steak wrapped in bacon, sirloin, ribeye, lamb chops and lamb steak. My favorite was the lamb and ribeye steaks. They give you break, mashed potatoes and couple of other side items - I got the Brazilian lemonade too, it was excellent. The bad: - As an upscale restaurant I wasn't expecting to see bunch of table cloth bags, paper and other stuff lying around next to our table. Some servers were folding napkins on the table across us. The floor around salad bar area is greasy, you feel like walking on oil. I didn't get upscale vibes at all - The skewer servers are still not fully trained. I never got to try lamb chops, the dude carrying that skewer turned back twice, just because he saw one red card one the table, didn't try to check the other side of the table - The salad bar has such limited options. Few cheese, few fruit, few vegetables, and rice. Most churizo I have been, got way more options. The rice was below average, not jasmine for sure. - Once we were done with dinner, one lady came who was in rush to clean up our table. She tried to pull all utensils at once, in the process she dropped a steak knife on the floor. Luckily no one on that seat, else it could have easily stabbed a guest's food. She didn't bother to pick the knife up, nor she sent anyone to pick it up. - Other than ribeye and lamb steaks, I found rest below average. Even though we kept asking for medium, all steaks were overcooked. Overall our dinner experience was mediocre. I have had far more expectations from this restaurant, especially since I have to other ones near them. But happy to see GSP has a churizo steakhouse now, hope they will improve as the staff gets more experienced. read more

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I had the pleasure to finally try this place. I went with my sister, niece and brother-in-law. We went for lunchtime and so it was an all you can eat from the salad bar and then whatever your entree was. Now I don't eat red meat or pork so I can only say that my group said it was very good. My fish was delicious. The salad bar had a great variety of items to choose from to build your salad and some items to eat singularly. I didn't have any cocktails but we do plan on returning for dinner in the future. I absolutely loved the ambiance of the place. It was so chill and lent itself to discussions without having to scream over music. There were families there also and the kids were well behaved. read more

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Place is great especially if you love meats! Flavors are great, food is good, ambiance is nice. Have come here a few times for occasions but sometimes service can be a hit or miss with the meats coming around. Sometimes we'd have to ask for a certain cut of meat to come around again in order to see it again. There are definitely other Brazilian spots that are way cheaper but overall, it's worth it to try the place! read more

We had dinner reservations for a group of 7 at the newly opened Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse at Garden State Plaza. It's one of the newest dining additions to this mall, and it is very new with an upscale ambiance, much like their location I had visited in Manhattan. We arrived on time for our reservation, but our table wasn't ready yet, so we waited in the seating area by the bar. Once seated, we were greeted by our server, who went on a rehearsed spiel about their various menu offerings, including appetizers, special orders, and of course, their "Churrasco Experience". The entire group opted for the "Churrasco Experience", which includes access to their Market Table & Feijoada Bar (a buffet), at $65 per person. The buffet had a nice selection of salads, roasted vegetables, charcuterie, cheeses, rice, and beans. The "Churrasco Experience" gets you continuous tableside service of signature cuts of fire-roasted meat. Basically you get a little coaster that is red on one side and green on the other. If it's green, the staff walking around with skewers of roasted meat will stop by your table and offer you some. If you flip it to red, they won't. The meats included in the Churrasco Experience are filet mignon, NY strip, ribeye, fraldinha, Parmesan pork, picanha, bacon wrapped chicken/steak, lamb chops, lamb picanha, pork ribs, beef ribs, sausage, and chicken thighs. I got to try all of them. All were very tender and flavorful. You could get it cooked to your liking, just ask the server for a specific doneness. My favorites were the lamb picanha which had a nice gamey flavor and the beef ribs. The beef ribs were actually made from the short plate, so they were meatier than the beef ribs offered by other rodizio places. Unfortunately, the beef ribs took forever to come out, despite the multiple times we had to ask for it, so our table barely got to try it. The service was good, but they definitely upsell everything. We were offered appetizers and add-ons such as wagyu multiple times. But at the the listed prices, it's definitely not Japanese Wagyu. When we asked for water, the options were bottled or sparkling. But there is a secret third option for tap water if you ask. My only complaints: The floors are super greasy and slippery. This is likely because the staff is walking around with sizzling skewers of meat with the oils dripping everywhere. The men's bathroom had only had one urinal, one stall, and one handicap stall. The handicap stall did not have a lock on it for some reason. The food is excellent and the service is good, but if you're willing to go to the Ironbound in Newark, you can get an equivalent rodizio/churrasco experience at a fraction of the price. The experience at Fogo de Chao feels a lot more commercialized for the masses. But I guess that they are a chain restaurant. read more

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I noticed Fogo was pumping out a bunch of ads on various social media platforms for a $39 Best of Brazil special. It's basically their Churrasco Experience without the filet mignon, beef ribs and ribeye. It's actually not a bad deal but seeing the ads annoyed me because I went 2 months ago and paid $70 for the Churrasco Experience and that night, they didn't offer the filet mignon, beef ribs and ribeye and barely brought out any picanha, even though I asked every server I could flag down to bring out the meats, but to no avail. So essentially I paid nearly double for the same offering. Extremely disappointing. As mentioned in my prior reviews, I've had really great experiences at other locations, so it might just be a Paramus location issue where they completely skimp out on the higher-end cuts. You've been warned! read more

I came here last December a week before Christmas with my co-workers and bosses. It was a company dinner. We had a 5:15pm reservation. We were quickly seated and explained how the meal process works. Basically there is a buffet area for salads, pasta, breads, cured meats, cheeses, and such. Then there are waiters who go around with different meats that they slice into your plate. I love the concept. It gave me an opportunity to try many different meat they had to offer. I only went to the buffet area once because I didn't want to full up with carbs. There were a few things that were passed around that wasn't meat but still worth getting. The grilled cheese with honey was one of them. Holy cow! I never had that before and I was blown away. I was already getting full by the time they came around with that. So I was only able to eat one. The only negative thing about the experience was the lighting. The dining area we sat was too dark for my liking. Half of the table can see their plate compared to the other half. Next time I come here, I would ask for the opening seating area. read more

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First time here & hopefully not the last. Pricey, but food was absolutely delicious. Service was great. Friendly & personable staff. Ambiance was very calm & relaxing. Received crème brulee cheesecake complimentary for my birthday, which was soooo delicious. Add this to your places to try. You'll be happy you did. read more

Third time here. Service has improved immensely, night and day compared to 1 year ago. Staff very attentive, example: asked multiple times if we wanted fresh plates, checked water drink levels, etc. Before today was not sure would come again but third time was the charm! Clearly they worked to improve service level and were successful. Meats nearly all perfect, just the Chimichuri chicken was dry, but all the rest were great. Watch their website for special fixed price nights $49 for what seemed to be nearly the full menu! It included the chocolate brigadoon slice [image included] which also was tasty. read more

Fogo de Chão - Chocolate Brigadeiro - Brazilian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Ya im about done going here. The quality of the meats and food does not match the price point. Service is always slow. I'm over it.

Servers would bring out cheapest meat possible - mostly chicken. But not very much servers or food in the dinning hall and diners...just waiting and hungry. I asked a waiter if the servers recognize the card I have on my table (as for meat service) and showed the waiter the card thing and the waiter got really really angry - like I stuck the middle finger at him or something. This was not my intention and it looked like he wanted to attack me (seriously angry and wanted to hit me). I did get sort of scared. I ended up sounding sorry and apologetic to him but it was a weird experience. The bill plus tax and tip for 2 is close to $180 or so. I saw some kind of coupon promo recently and my wife asked me if I wanted to. My answer is pretty obvious. read more

My father & I attended a Stag's Leap wine tasting and the food and service were amazing, the pairings from both Fogo & Steag's Leap worked incredibly well together. We have also taken the entire family for the pass around experiences as well as ala cart abd it's simply amazing & great for families! read more

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We will never go there again : overpriced, not a good service. it is like fast food place with the price of high level restorante. read more

Great if you come hungry! Would recommend for a family gathering. The cuts of meat being brought non stop is a lot of fun!

We came out for brunch as a party of 5 for a birthday celebration. The restaurant is very well kept and the service was exceptional throughout. The variety of meats that were offered were delicious and the market table has some pretty good choices. We didn't utilize their waffle or omelet station but it's a nice addition to brunch. We will definitely be returning in the future. read more

Fogo de Chão - Market table - Brazilian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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Been coming here for so long and honestly, this place has gone downhill.. i used to consider them 5 stars and now they're 1 stars in my book. The service is now really slow, the food comes out raw after waiting 40 mins, and this last time got me sick. Really dont recommend this place anymore. Funniest part is the inattentive managers that just look the part and arent engaged. read more

Our favorite spot to celebrate birthdays! We're a group of 10, so we definitely make reservations. Always seated promptly. The "salad buffet" is a meal in itself including many cheeses and charcuterie. Service attentive. Meats excellent quality. Highly recommend. read more

Completely overhyped. Limited, slow meat and a disappointing salad bar with barely any variety. The initial waitress was clueless about the alcohol selection -- my friend had to ask the bartender himself. Service was mediocre at best, though one friendly waitress checked in on our table. Everyone at ours agreed: this will be our last time here. Nothing compares to Master Grill back in the day. read more

Salad bar, feijoada, Brazilian bread, mashed potatoes, bananas, fried cheese ... All flavorless. Kept asking for lamb and rare beef. Even asked the manager. I kept getting pork and chicken. Staff was friendly. But that didn't get me my lamb or beef. Guess I'll stick to Texas de Brazil. read more

Ordered: Premium Caipirinha (~$15): premium aged Cachaça, fresh muddled limes, cane sugar Paradise Spritz (~$5): non-alcoholic; pineapple, blood orange, guava, blueberries Churrasco Experience (~$69/person): Signature Cuts and includes Market Table & Feijoada Bar with Brazilian Side Dishes Papaya Cream (~$12): fresh papaya blended with vanilla ice cream, topped with crème de cassis and canella pastry crisp Tres Leches Cake (~$12): vanilla sponge cake soaked in three types of milk, topped with toasted meringue and mixed berries Chocolate Brigadeiro (~$13): rich truffled chocolate in a decadent chocolate cookie crust topped with chocolate ganache and sprinkles Aya's take: First time at Fogo de Chão! We had a reservation for 12 and weren't seated until a majority of our party was there. However, once seated we began digging in right away. I started off with the Market Table & Feijoada Bar which has a good selection of fresh ingredients and sides. I enjoyed all the Side Dishes which included Pão de Queijo, Crispy Polenta, Caramelized Bananas, and Mashed Potatoes. Out of the Signature Cuts, I had the Picanha, Filet Mignon, Costela, Frango, Alcatra, Fraldinha, and Cordeiro. I have to say they do come by many times with the cheaper meats before you get the Picanha and other premium cuts. If this happens, don't hesitate to ask for the specific cut you want. I had to do this a couple of times. None of the desserts stood out to me but the Papaya Cream was way better without the crème de cassis (or at least much less of it). Great try overall and awesome way to get your protein in for the day! read more

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Paramus, NJ // Wonderful first dining experience from Fogo de Chão. We were a party of 7 and was seated even before our reservation on a busy Saturday night. 4 of us chose the Churrasco Experience for $68.50, 2 had the Picanha entree (market table included); and 1 had the Chilean sea bass entree (market table included). Ambience: Fogo is located inside GSP but it's in a section with another restaurant so there is not much foot traffic and/or outside noise. It has 3 sections: Outside but still within the mall; main dining; bar area. Be cautious when walking near the market table as the meat servers come out of the right side and I have walked through oil spillage on the floor. It gets slippery! Service: The 2 assigned waiting staff were friendly and attentive. The gauchos were so so. Some made multiple table visits while others skipped our table even after they served the table right beside us. Food: Unfortunately, our table was not offered/served all the meat selections. I wish the gauchos were evenly spaced. 4 gauchos came all at once. The market table had decent selections. Our party also had the crème brulee and chocolate molten cake. Everything was perfectly cooked and tasty! Tip: For the churrasco experience, get 2 plates from the side of the market table: 1 for your sides and 1 for your churrasco. Don't skip the pineapple slices from the market table! These are great for digesting the meat (lol!). Ask for the side dish sauces - they do not offer automatically. The pineapple drink with mint was delicious (non-alcoholic). read more

Fogo de Chão - green sign - Brazilian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

It is my fourth time at Fogo de Chao, the second time at this spot. I really love this franchise. If you've never been to a Brazilian steakhouse like this before, it is a must-try experience. It is a very family-friendly, fun experience with an enormous amount of selection from wine to food. I have always opted for the full experience option. This includes a whole salad buffet-type of spread to start, but be careful not to get too stuffed on these because you will regret it once the meat parade starts flooding in. They have a variety of meat selections from chicken wrapped in bacon, steaks, to lamb chops. They also provide very delicious Brazilian starters and mashed potatoes, which are extremely delicious. The service here is very good; waitresses and everyone were very friendly. One staff had accidentally dropped a small dish onto our table, but she had quickly apologized, and they were able to get it cleaned up in seconds. Mistakes happen, so I won't dock any points for that. If anything, that is a plus in my book. But the only reason why I cannot, as of yet, give it a 5-star rating is because I feel the food may not be as consistent as I would like. Maybe I am nitpicking on details here, but we had asked for medium-rare, but some of our cuts were close to being so rare that you could've mistaken them for tuna, and the sizes of the cuts varied for each person - not that it really matters because it is all you can eat, but I just thought compared to before, and the lamb chops kept going around us which we really were dying to have. I'd say today was a bit different in terms of consistency, but overall I really love this place, and it pains me to not give Fogo a solid 5. But regardless, the food and experience are always so tasty and novel that I always look forward to my next time here. That is my take, but give them a try yourself and see~ read more

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