Food was great and service was exceptional today with server Gold, very responsive and quick service for a request. And General Manager Ingrid has been very helpful and courteous. She had the $5 donation well explained and in return got some $25 coupon/ gift card for it. My wife and I appreciated celebrating my birthday here at Fogo de Chao. Our 8th time to any Fogo branch, including Chicago IL. I will keep coming back to Fogo Thousand Oaks, great food and good service by Ingrid and Gold showing exceptional customer service. We can hold some of our wellness lectures and event here, good offer by Ingrid. - Randolph C. read more

Our dinner at fogo was exceptional. Not only was each cut of meat delicious but the service is what made the experience unforgettable. Kat was our server and explained everything we needed to know. She even went as far as too give us a cake on the house as we were celebrating a birthday. That was a cherry on top to an amazing experience dining at fogo de chao. read more

I had a great time here fur their brunch service. Diana, our waitress, was amazing and made us feel right at home! Combined with the beautifully done decor, the ambiance felt amazing! Again, Diana was on point and made sure that we had everything we need. She is also very friendly and well spoken. Her professionalism will definitely make me come back. Also the meat servers were amazing as well, I love that they can hold a conversation and very personable. For an establishment so highend, they made me feel very welcomed! Thank you guys, especially Diana! read more

We visited Fogo de Chão in Thousand Oaks last night after having a gift card for over a year. We finally decided to give it a chance, and I want to share a fair and honest review. The restaurant is beautiful, and for around $80, you certainly get a generous amount of food and plenty of variety. If you come with a big appetite, there is a lot to enjoy. However, the food quality did not quite meet my expectations. The meat selection was good, and the filet mignon was my favorite. The other meats were okay, but they did not stand out to me. My recommendation to the general manager would be to consider making the salad bar smaller and putting more emphasis on the quality of each offering. A large selection is appealing, but the quality needs to match. For diners who prioritize generous portions and variety, this could be a great fit. If food quality is your main priority, you may leave a little disappointed, as I did. Overall, I would still encourage people to give it a chance. There is potential here, and a stronger focus on quality would make the experience much better. -- Jerome read more

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Excellent food and service! The waiter was exceptionally kind and professional. The ambience was amazing as they have like.. We had such a wonderful time this evening! The food came quickly prepared to order read more

I had seen several $49-$59 dining experiences online, but for some reason was unable to actually locate the offers. Instead I planned a lovely bar luncheon experience for my god-daughter's birthday celebration (September 23rd), however, we didn't even get to eat there: I called a bit after 3:00 pm on the 22nd: I got an AI-Robo-Operator, that had no idea what I was inquiring about. I asked it several times getting nowhere, finally after asking the AI-Bot for a manager, I was placed on hold. After waiting on hold for several minutes, I got to an answering service/machine (at this point I was fuming) and was directed to leave a message, my name, phone number, & inquiry. I cannot imagine why at this hour that No One Bothered to Answer, so I did as the machine asked: I left a brusque message inquiring about corkage fee w/ my name & telephone number. The machine assured me that someone would return my call. No one bothered to return my call... A bit after 5:00 pm (two hours later) I called again. The woman answering didn't know the answer & went to inquire for me. When she returned she informed me that the fee to uncork a bottle of wine was $35. Seriously? I have been many, many places and no place that I have ever been has charged that much... That being said, do they really think that I'd pay their price for a bottle of house wine/champers instead? After much discussion, we decided that it would be best to dine elsewhere.... This is not the first time that a Fogo has provided less than decent customer service. Considering their prices, one would expect better customer service. As much as I enjoy their food, I'll not be returning. read more

Well hello stranger! Yeah you! Yes, I'm talking to YOU!! The one Reading this. Right here. Right now. So I gotta ask, Are you happy? And not just right now, but All Day Long? If the answer is... Great! That's what I like to hear! But If the answer is No. Then I just gotta ask. Why limit your happiness to just a certain time of day? Why does your happiness have to have limits, maybe set to just an hour or two in the late afternoon or early evening? Cause who just wants a boring "Happy Hour" anyway? Well luckily, all of your troubles have been solved! Cause at Fogo de Chão in 1000 Oaks, they've got Happy Hour, ALL DAY LONG Baby!!!! ***THIS REVIEW IS SOLEY FOR ALL DAY HH, NOT FOR THE BRAZILIAN AYCE BBQ & BUFFET*** Yeah baby, from open till close, a menu dedicated to making your stomach happy and your wallet even happier. Fogo de Chão's All Day Happy Hour has now entered the chat. -------------------------------- Back In March 2025, a date night was planned with our favorite date night peeps; you know who you are! My wife and I got there first, we grabbed a table and you know we got started with a specialty cocktail until our friends arrived. First Look: The outside was very elevated. The entrance was Grand. And everything inside (from the white table cloth, black napkins, fancy glassware and thoughtfully curated flatware that was methodically placed on the table), I could tell immediately that we were in for a treat and I couldn't wait to get to enjoy the HH eats & drinks. Being that everything was so reasonably priced on their HH menu, we all went to town and got a little bit of everything for everyone at our table to enjoy our night out on the town (see pics for descriptions). The food was tasty. Portions despite being off the HH menu were still good for sharing, and the drinks were all solid. The service was decent, I'm sure they would have been more attentive if were were eating the AYCE Brazilian BBQ, but all in all it was fine. We will definitely return one of these days to do the traditional meat on meat on meat bbq where they will keep bringing you hot meat on skewers until you flip that red No Thanks cardboard circle over on your table. But until then, we will for sure keep hittin their All Day Happy Hour cause being Happy is so much better than being Sad! So.... Who's ready to meeting up for Fogo's All Day HH!!! read more

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I had high hopes for Fogo de Chao, especially celebrating my wife's birthday with our family of 8 (6 adults, 2 kids). Unfortunately, the experience left us disappointed. The Good: The food was excellent. Almost every meat we tried had great flavor and was cooked just right. Some of the bacon wrapped items were surprisingly a little dry and tough. The salad bar is a nice touch, offering excellent variety and the ability to customize your plate exactly how you want it. Truth be told I thought it brought a wonderful ambiance to the place as their backdrop and center point when you walk into the restaurant. The Bad: Service was painfully slow and inattentive. My mother-in-law ordered potatoes (nothing special, just as a side) they arrived an hour later after we'd already ordered dessert. The meats came around slowly and inconsistently. When we ordered dessert we were told they were out of creme brûlée, 30 minutes after ordering it. That information would've been helpful upfront. We had no drink refills throughout our meal. I had to chase down a server for a simple second cocktail, and eventually had to approach him again directly to request the dessert and the check because we were pushing 2 hours and our kids were done. The Bottom Line: While Ingrid (I think one of the managers) tried to make amends with comped desserts and a small gift card, it didn't offset the experience. For a $500+ bill on a special occasion, better service coordination is expected. read more

I ate here tonight with my boyfriend and his family for his step-dad's birthday, and felt compelled to write about our great experience! First of all, what really stood out to me was how this restaurant doesn't blast their music. It's very low and quiet, meaning you can actually hear people talk to you. I can't stand a loud restaurant. We were taken care of by Adam, who was very knowledgeable about the menu and thoroughly explained everything. He made good suggestions when some of us were struggling to make a decision. My boyfriend's step-dad did not want a big deal made out of his birthday and declined dessert, but Adam very sweetly brought over a fried banana with a candle in it and lit it at the table so he could make a wish. I thought it was a very nice touch! He also brought a side of sweetened condensed milk (I believe), and a side of chocolate sauce. All of the food was good too. I wasn't in the mood for meat so I just did the market table. I won't lie, I am pretty phobic of germs and hate buffet style/tongs that everyone touches, but this is the one place I make an exception for! I am a huge fan of the citrus chicken salad! read more

The bartender Prescott was so informative about every drink on the menu I got the cucumber mint smash

This was my first time here and I can't explain how perfect our service was. John started us off with great vibes and perfect suggestions to start us off, then Kat and Meagan made sure the rest of the night was perfect. Absolutely coming back a lot. Also. Chance was there every bit of the way . Adam chose the right staff to hire. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Manny el Chingon de las carnes! From Puebla Good energy and made my family have the best experience Thank you Manny! read more

Fogo de Chão - Old Fashioned - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Fogo de Chão has become our go-to hangout spot. The happy hour is fantastic, the food is great, and the bartenders are amazing, especially T-man and Prescott, who always takes great care of us. Highly recommend! read more

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Food here was exceptional! Service was 10/10. Manny brought a great selection of meats and so attentive. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Went for a date night yesterday and Diana was the sweetest server. She made our night feel so special. Give that girl a raise asap!!

First time there and it was Amazing. The food is so good especially the Pork Belly. OMG. The service was the best. John, Evan, Diana and Taylor were so professional and nice. So helpful with the menu. It's also so beautiful inside. Loved all the beautiful lights. The Salad bar was so unexpected and good. We will be back read more

Our experience at the Thousand Oaks Fogo de Chão has always been exceptional, including this latest time to celebrate my birthday. If you're a carnivore like me, you can't go wrong dining at a Fogo de Chão. Whether you splurge on the full Churrasco experience, or pop in when they have their Best of Brazil special, you'll be tempted with the variety of flame cooked beef, chicken, and lamb. Starting with the "salad bar" called the Market Table, you'll find a variety of fresh items including a Ceasar Salad, roasted vegetables, potato & tuna salad, other fruits and vegetables, and much, much more. Stock your plate with a charcuterie of prosciutto, aged cheese and salami. Add some comfort foods of a traditional black bean stew over rice, or a seasonal soup. All this before you start your meat journey of the signature Picanha cooked to perfection. Rare, they've got it. Medium, can be done. Well, you only have to ask. You'll have to check out the menu online to see the variety of meats you'll get depending on the experience choice selected. The staff made sure our experience felt like we were dining at a 5-star restaurant, the servers were very attentive, and I noticed how they back each other up and cover multiple tables. The churrasqueiros passed by frequently enough to make sure our plates were constantly filled with the meats of choice, and the doneness I like. I have to give a shout out to some of the staff, there were others that we didn't get their names. An extra thank you to John, Tyler, Quinn, Gold, and Megan (Meghan? M3gan 2.0?). read more

Of the four Fogo de Chao locations I've been to, the one in Thousand Oaks is easily the nicest. Unfortunately, similar to my experience at the other locations, the customer service can't keep up with what the ambiance and price point demand of it. There was one Gaucho who was flat out rude, but for the most part, it just seems like employees aren't well trained. That being said, there are a few who stood out because they provided the type of service you expect when you're spending close to $100 per person. The salad bar was regularly refilled and the endless variety of meats were constantly offered to us, but this location does seem to over salt their meat. Fogo de Chao in Thousand Oaks is a great restaurant for special occasions. I can't wait to come back and feel the Picanha in my belly trying to pop the button off my jeans! read more

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We came here for dinner on Saturday night and it was great! Prescott the bartender and Daniel our server were both so attentive, and great with the kids! Will definitely be back! read more

Went last week saturday evening and got taken care of by the friendliest staff. Manny was always checking in as well as another gentlemen whose name we didn't catch. Been there a couple times and service has always been great. Food was delicious as always. We always enjoy our meals here. read more

Made a reservation for a late lunch to celebrate Mother's Day a day early to beat the crowd and typically long service time. There was no hostess to greet us when we arrived, because apparently she was also bussing tables. They did not have anyone else. When she finally came to greet us, she was very polite and friendly. She said our table will be ready soon, so she left to clear our table. While we were waiting for our table to be ready, I went towards the restroom to wash my hands. On the way, I saw a male manager standing to the side of the bar area talking, along with a female manager comfortably drinking a cup of cappuccino. Once seated, a nice lady came to take our drink and food orders. Unfortunately, the entrees took forever to come and they all came at different times. Keep in mind we came in at 2pm when the dining room was clearing out. However, the kitchen apparently was still backed up. We had a young kid (my son) in our party, who had to wait a ridiculous amount of time for a cheeseburger (over 30 minutes). My mother-in-law waited for her salmon over 40 minutes, and it wasn't worth it, because it was overcooked. My daughter had to wait over an hour for a tofu plate! Before they all the entrees arrived, I had to ask the waitress for an update as opposed to her letting us know. We were offered complimentary fried bananas that were soggy instead of having that crispy outer shell because of the crystallized sugar. As for the meat that goes around, there was basically only one server going around at any given time. On some occasions it might have been 2 of them. Kind of ridiculous for a Brazilian steakhouse. I will say the meat servers were friendly and polite. The other positives: the filet was tender, the ribeye was flavorful, the bacon wrapped chicken was fine (mostly because you can't go wrong with anything that has bacon), the pork sausage was ok. They did keep clearing our plates when we were done with them. The salad bar was just okay. I feel like the dinner version has better options and varieties. There was supposed to be an omelette station but there was no one manning it the entire 2 plus hours that we were there. We had to keep asking for water refills. We were never asked if we wanted more drinks. To add to what was already a frustrating experience, when our waitress came near the end of our meal, we asked for to-go containers so we can order some desserts. She never came back. Perhaps she went on a break which is fine, but it is customary that you tell your customers and another staff member should cover for you. We patiently waited without complaint, but annoyed that almost 30 minutes past before another server walked by to ask how we were doing. At that point I was not in a good mood and expressed it in my tone. To his credit he got us what we asked for (to-go boxes, bill, and bag), and when he did come with those things our regular waitress all of a sudden showed up with him. No apologies. I have to note that before the young man came to check on us, the same lady manager I mentioned earlier walked past us twice looking around never acknowledging which is what you would expect from a manager doing their job. I point this out, because the root cause clearly lies with ineffective managers who don't do or don't know how to perform their job. When we first asked our lady server we needed to-go boxes, we were excited to checkout the dessert menu. After that horrible experience, we just wanted the bill and leave. They were lucky to get even a dollar tip! Happy Mother's Day! read more

We had a wonderful meat-forward dinner. We had 9 people so got to sit in a semi- private room, which was so nice. We had an amazing server, Jesse, who was so personable and attentive. The premium meats were especially tasty. read more

Great Fogo location! Servers and staff were seriously so awesome. My husband and I went out for the first time after having our baby (we brought the baby with us) and everyone was so helpful and extremely personable. We really enjoyed the friendly conversations and of course the food was delicious. Clean bathrooms, full buffet, great seating options for strollers! Kat was our server and she just went above and beyond. Thanks for the baby advice Kat! We appreciate you! read more

Amazing service! We came in for the Happy Hour and it was one of the best I've ever been to. John and Diana were the best. Food was delicious, drinks were yummy - will definitley be back! Highly highly recommend! read more

We had a large part of 10 and we were able to make an easy reservation online for a Friday night. The staff were very welcoming. We dove right into the beautiful salad bar and enjoyed a wide variety of table cut meats. Everything was delicious and the attention given to our group was definitely noticed. Our water cups were always full. Clean plates provided before we even asked. And the delicious meats kept coming until we could eat no more. Definitely visit Fogo de Chao for a wonderful evening of food and fun. read more

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This was an amazing foodie experience and I highly recommend! An absolute MUST! Such a fabulous dining adventure here at Fogo de Chao! This location at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks is so nice... plenty of parking, beautiful dining room and beautiful patio seating as well. The service is great! The hostesses kindly greet you when you walk in and literally right when you're seated the server comes and introduces herself and for us first timers, offered a quick run down of what their dining experience is all about... BIG SHOUT OUT TO OUR WONDERFUL SERVER SARAH! She was a doll! So thorough and attentive throughout our meal. We never felt rushed or forgotten and she went out of her way to make sure our dinner was awesome as did the rest of the staff throughout our time there. Not overkill- just professional and friendly. The food! Was so good! We started with their seafood tower which was excellent! The lobster tail, (4 small quarters-a few bites each), was so good! Also included 4 tasty claws, about 8 shrimp, some crab legs (very messy and hard work to get the meat out) and very fresh tasty mussels. I wish they included oysters and I also wish they'd serve the crab already shelled cocktail style. I think $112 is overpriced and only because I'm comparing it to Mastros which offers about the same amount of seafood including oysters and a large helping of crab cocktail (and no mess) for $80. Still I do recommend it just be prepared for the mess :o) The Market Table & Feijoada Bar is amazing! So much to choose from and so hard to not over eat! Included with the meals whether you choose an entree or the full CHURRASCO which is where they're constantly bringing a variety of meats to the table! 2 of us had that and 2 of us ordered the SINGLE CHURRASCO CUT with top & bottom sirloin *excellent! Then of course we finished off with an espresso martini and shared the Brûlée Cheesecake oh my gosh drool drool! So good! This truly was an amazing dinner and clearly I recommend it! Very pricey (personally think it's a little overpriced) and honestly not a restaurant I'd come to other than for special occasions and we don't mind spending money on an excellent dinner but for four people w/drinks and an appetizer you're looking at a $500 meal! Enjoy!! read more

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Jasmine our server was attentive and great! Always had our drinks refilled. Tyler also kept the drinks coming and made sure our table was clean and ready for more meat! Highly recommend read more

We order the giant Ribeye (there were 4 of us) OMG! That was the best ribeye that I've ever had! We had a number of sides, which were delicious, but the steak was AWESOME! Go go go! It's a huge steak, but if there are several people eating, you won't regret it. And, you'll take a lot home. We didn't, as we pretty much chowed down. Enjoy! read more

We were welcomed and seated very quickly. The menu and service was explained clearly and our questions were answered. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout the service. We were checked on by staff and management to be sure we were enjoying our dinner. Staff were attentive. read more

I don't eat beef, but my boyfriend does, so we decided to go to this Brazilian steakhouse since they also offer pork and chicken. I was excited to try it, but honestly, it didn't go as I hoped. First of all, I waited around 15 minutes for any chicken or pork to come by, while steak kept coming nonstop. My boyfriend really enjoyed his steak, so that's definitely a plus for beef lovers. But when I finally got some chicken, it was completely dry. Then I tried the pork with parmesan, and it was so tough I could barely cut it. I was also looking forward to the salad bar, but it was pretty disappointing. Maybe it was because we came on a Monday and there weren't many people, but a lot of the items looked like they hadn't been restocked. The pineapple I took was still green and not sweet at all. The only thing from the salad bar I really liked was the corn salad--it was actually delicious. I understand this place focuses mainly on beef, but I think the other meats should still be tasty and well-prepared too. It kind of felt like they didn't put much care into anything besides the steak. The grilled cheese with honey was amazing, and the service was good. The atmosphere was cozy and nice too. Overall not a place for me. read more

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The food came out really slow and the service was also just OK. I was honestly kind of disappointed in this place because I had very high hopes... read more

Went on a week night after a Costco run, figuring too late to start cooking dinner at 6:30. The restaurant had fewer patrons versus a Friday or weekend. The salad bar selection and cuts of meats did not disappoint. It was an outstanding experience with wonderful dishes and even better service. Someone who stood out was Miguel who constantly would ask our preference of next and additional meats, cheeses, pineapple, etc. Everything was incredibly delicious, our drinks were refilled which very nice to have done without request. We had a hiccup with promotion on our receipt, the manager Ingrid came right over to correct flawlessly. We look forward in returning again very soon. read more

One of the best happy hours around! Great food, great drinks, and John and Diana took the best care of us and always made sure we had everything we needed. Will be back again soon! read more

The food was incredible, but what truly elevated our experience was our exceptional server, Kate. She was incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. The manager, John, was equally amazing, and the other worker, Hudson, was also fantastic. They all went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, even whipping up a custom strawberry lemonade for my sister. We had an absolutely fantastic time and will definitely be returning to this restaurant in the future. They all definitely deserve a raise. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Wow awesome service I had the most attentive amazing service staff from samantha and unfortunately I wanna say cat but samantha was our main server who talked us through the entire evening gave us the most amazing drink and desert recommendations. I was happy well fed and so impressed by this outstanding server I had to write a review. For context I am a plantain obsessed individual who made that known in advance where I she went above and beyond to keep our 4 top stocked with all the accompaniments, recommendations for what meats to look out for. And even salad bar (which was smaller than some other locations but at least per her recommendations were done excellently) I was so happy in there at peace with a main server and co server who took such outstanding care of us I could only sit there pretty and eat and chat with the table. I absolutely will be returning because of Sam and I hope you get the chance to experience her exemplary service and the delicious experience. read more

Jordyn was an absolute delight. As a server in training, she was a total natural and very accommodating. What a great addition to the team. We will be back to see her. read more

This location always has friendly staff, wonderful service, and delicious food. We were helped by Sam, Megan, Jordan, and Tyler- all very joyful and warm people. We will definitely be back again! read more

We've been coming to Fogo de Chão for a couple of years now. It has always been one of those places my husband and I look forward to, whether it's for my birthday or one of the rare date nights we get to have without our kids. Unfortunately, our experience this past weekend was completely different from what we've come to expect. This time, we decided to bring our kids and have dinner as a family. After being seated, we waited about 20 minutes before our waiter finally came over to greet us, and even then, he wasn't particularly friendly or welcoming. During the entire hour we were there, we only saw our actual waiter twice. Any time we needed something, we had to stop other employees walking by and ask for help. What made the experience even more uncomfortable was watching the tables around us receive completely different service. Employees regularly checked on them, while no one seemed to check on us. There was also a customer service representative walking around the dining room who never once stopped at our table, despite repeatedly visiting nearby tables, offering them items, and checking on their experience. I do want to give credit where it's deserved. The servers coming around with the meats were AMAZING. They were attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcome. They were honestly the best part of our experience. They are always the best. Unfortunately, when it was time to leave, things didn't improve. We had to wait again just to get someone's attention so we could ask for our check. When we finally did, we were met with a snarky comment about dessert that just added to an already disappointing evening. I normally always leave a tip when we dine here, but this was the first time I genuinely did not feel comfortable doing so. What bothered us the most wasn't simply having slow service. It was watching the tables around us receive attention and hospitality while our family was repeatedly overlooked. By the end of dinner, my husband and I both walked away with the same feeling. We felt like we were out of place and not as welcome as the other guests around us. That's a terrible feeling to leave with, especially from a restaurant we have genuinely loved and chosen for special occasions over the years. I really hope this was an isolated experience, because Fogo de Chão has always been a place we enjoyed. But this visit was incredibly disappointing and, unfortunately, it will make us think twice before choosing to come back. read more

You know when you dine out that you want to get that experience in a Restaurant that is amazing and that wow experience, I didn't get this here. I would have given this visit a 5 star review, however I will tell you why! First impressions are so important in any business that you goi into. This was my first time ever dining at the location. As I entered I made it clear to the Hostess that this was my first time here and I didn't really understand the Menu. She handed me too different menus and that my Server would explain how it all works, ok. So briefly I asked how does the self serve Salad bar work and she said it costs $39.00 per person and if you want meat it would be an additional cost up to around $79.00 per person. Mind you not it's all you can eat. But really how much can we really eat? So I was waiting for the server to explain to me the different options that are available and she really didn't explain to us how it all works. So as I'm setting here I Saw a Big Hamburger go by my table and I said I would order that along with the Salad Bar. The Burger was Delicious and the cost of it would blow you away and unfortunately I'm not going to tell you the cost. You'll have to experience it yourself. So to some it all up. It would have been better and more pleasant if the Server would have explained the brief explanation of the menu's and inform the customer how it all works rather than just asking us are you ready to order. So I didn't get the wow experience I was expecting. Knowledge is priceless and it goes a long way when the employees become the Teacher and inform their guests how it all works. read more

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Had a wonderful meal last night to celebrate my sister's birthday. Food was yummy. Server Jesse was great - took care us with warmth and kindness. After a gnarly day, he lifted my spirits, helped make our family gathering relaxing and enjoyable! read more