**Updated Review** We had a lovely dinner party here on May 16. Despite the restaurant being pretty packed, our party of eight was promptly seated and greeted. Our server was exceptionally attentive and polite, making sure to get our drink orders placed right away so we weren't left waiting.Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious--from the fresh Market Table and cocktails to the main entrees and desserts. It goes without saying: if you are planning a visit, eat light during the day and save your appetite for Fogo. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we will definitely be back! read more

I took my family to celebrate and it was one of the worst experiences I've had in a while. Where do I start.... This is supposed to be a fine dinning experience and not even in McDonalds I get this kind of bad service. I work at a steakhouse so I know steaks pretty good and I got this awful server arguing back and forth with me of how medium steak looks like ..... I understand different dishes take different times but if the staff knows it's a birthday celebration. You can't sell dishes with 15 min between each other. Then, this poor excuse for manager comes to "talk"to us and instead of apologizing for the lack of service. She says" oh well, what do you want me to do" . " Well I'll go for the rest of the food and we will see at the end". So not counting : -lack of service from server -poor communication between staff -non existent people skills from management. The attention that we saw between the service from tables getting full experience and us was incredibly noticeable. It's amazing how the place is still open by way they run this restaurant. Definitely warning people not to waste their money h read more

Our visit today was a total let down. First the meat was just so mediocre. Picana, normally a cut that melts in you mouth was just rubbery, tough and so bland. Tried other cuts and the same impression prevailed, of subpar meat quality. The service was slow and one of the waitresses was simply not trained correctly. The manager comped us, we left a tip and left. read more

*WORST WAIT TIME / SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY* I've come to Fogo de Chao in various cities on multiple occasions, but the one in Austin always ruffles my feathers. I had made reservations the week of for a party of ten (a couples' night), but one of the couples had to cancel, so we ended up as eight. The day of, we arrived about 10 minutes early and checked in. Once our full party arrived on the dot, we were asked to wait outside until our table was ready. 10 minutes later... nothing. I checked in again and was told the table was still being set and we could wait in the waiting area inside. 35 minutes passed... and that's when I lost it. I always give the benefit of the doubt, but when we're spending~$65 / person, the lack of organization and communication was outstanding. I book reservations for C-suite executives, so I can only imagine the kind of blowback I'd get if this same experience was delivered. .... After my tirade, we were finally seated, and were told the delay was due to our party size changing from 10 to 8 and that it made things "difficult". Usually, less people = accommodations should be easier. They then doubled down and gave another excuse stating a larger party of 20 changed their numbers and caused the same issue... we are not the same, the focus should be on the customer at hand. What is this lack of accountability?? In other news, they complimented our first round of drinks and sent over two towers of their jumbo shrimp for the inconvenience. As much as I love Fogo and come back every so often HOPING it will get better... this one was a tough one. read more

My team and I decided last minute to try Fogo de Chão, and we were thrilled to get a reservation for 10 people at 5 PM! For many of us, it was our first time, and the excitement was high. We kicked things off with wine, espresso martinis, and margaritas--great choices all around. The buttered bread on the table was absolutely delicious and a perfect start. We all opted for the walk-around meats, but honestly, the vegetable table stole the show for me. It was so impressive, overflowing with fresh fruit, salad ingredients, breads, rice, sauces, pickles, and so much more. I could have made a whole meal just from that spread! Once the meats started coming around, we were wowed by the beautiful, perfectly cooked cuts. It was really fun that we could request different doneness and try various cuts right at the table. Our waiter was friendly and super quick with service, making the whole experience even better. We had the best time! I highly recommend Fogo de Chão for any group looking for a memorable meal and a fun, interactive dining experience. read more

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Came in for a birthday dinner. As a pescatarian I didn't think I would have an option here but I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the salmon dish which includes the market bar. (market bar would have actually been plenty by itself) however I was disappointed all the veggies in the bar were cold- cold asparagus wasn't for me! The bar did have plenty of offerings with my favorite being the smoked salmon, fresh cheeses , the egg salad & caprese salads. The salmon dish on the menu was good as well, after squeezing the lemon, I liked how it came with a crispy outter layer but it was not breaded! the grilled asparagus it was served with was also great! To drink we had the strawberry hibiscus drink which was only 10 $ and curated perfectly! Had a great time, all of the staff was friendly! read more

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Fogo- I am writing you once again about my experience on Friday evening. I cannot believe I left your facility with so much rage and anger. I have never been treated so poorly. I have never felt such distaste and lack of professionalism when you were supposed to win me back. I was polite and direct with my last email. When we arrived at your restaurant I felt a sense of fear from the staff. The waiter was polite but I could tell something was off. Once again, we ordered drinks. It took almost 10 minutes for them to be served. We began the salad bar. Once again, with red coasters, the staff brought proteins and were trying to put them on the salad plates. I asked them for a clean plate, he looked at me very funny and walked away. A young girl brought us out fresh plates and put them to the side. She walked away quickly and did not offer to take the soiled plates. I had to call her back to the table and ask her politely to remove the others. I was at this point over my experience. I voiced my dissatisfaction to the waiter. He apologized and walked away. I am still in awe that a manager did not stop by our table with an active complaint. I know a manager was working but no one bothered to address the issue. I was fuming at this point. The waiter came back with a checkbook. I said, I refuse to pay any part and that he should consider working for a higher class establishment. I don't understand how you stay in business. I want my Visa card refunded the total amount from our 5/21/26 visit and for you to make this right. I am in utter shock of how your business runs. I am so disappointed that a manager was not available to assist in this horrid experience. Cordially, Patrick Pearson read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Came in on a weekday to try their full churrasco experience for lunch. The market table has an abundance of yummy items to try, so it's hard not to fill up before the meat starts to come out. The complimentary bread is also one of my favorites. The meat was hit or miss. Some pieces were great, but we had a few that were tough or flavorless. Also, one of the servers that cut the meat for us was slightly rude and did not always offer the meat to everyone at the table. He seemed very annoyed whenever we asked him a question about the meat. The servers also aren't super careful when carving the meat. One person at our table had a piece of meat dropped onto her lap. We did enjoy the drinks and desserts. We got the premium caipirinhas, crème brûlée, cheesecake brûlée, and chocolate molten cake. Everyone left the meal stuffed. Overall, the food was solid but the service could have been better. read more

We sat at the bar and our bartender, Alejandro, was wonderful!! While we did wait maybe 5 additional minutes to be served (it was peak business hours) Alejandro was very kind and apologized for the wait. He served us with a wonderful attitude that was warm and welcoming!! We were celebrating a friend and he was quick to congratulate and my friend felt very seen and celebrated!! read more

Fogo de Chão - Cheesecake Brulee - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Looks like the restaurant moved locations to a bigger and better spot. Love the decor, the service was impeccable, and the overall experience was incredible. Come to the all you can eat meats and bring your stretchy pants and appetite. I was able to try all the cuts of meat except the ribeye because I could not get enough of the Picanha and the lamb chops. I ended up finishing off 5 chops so I do feel that I got my value to dollar considering it was less than $65. Since the grill is ultra hot, the exterior of all the meats were crispy and crunchy. Mixed in with the salt and tender meat, I do feel the restaurant used zero msg, I could be wrong but with all the cuts of meat, I assume salt will be high and I didn't have dry mouth so I assume zero msg. The Picanha as you can see is ultra tender medium rare, just heaven. Love the honey on top of the pork belly, the honey offsets the saltiness of the pork belly cut. A must try for all the means, the garlic beef was great, don't let it sit too long because it gets hard. I can sit here and explain all the meats but why read this when you can just try it? I mean it's worth the dollar amount to the meats. Just go!! :) I will say I mixed the mash potatoes between bites, I had some caprese between the bites and some capers. It helps cut the saltiness of the pallet. I will say the cheese bread is soo dense and thick that I was in my groove with the meats and it sorta filled the space in my stomach but it's a tiny piece of bread and cheese but boyyy it was rich. The garlic mash potatoes holy hell they must of put a stick of butter since it was the best I've ever had. read more

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Overall good experience. I ordered a grilled lobster with the tomahawk steak combo, I didn't get my tail until it was almost desert time. The server was very accommodating and nice as we did have kids with us. The drinks were okay not worth the splurge. I went as a pre-birthday celebration and the space is intimate and warm perfect for a date night or celebration dinner. read more

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Food was overfly salty, they left the cap open and spilled over every skewer. The main server never made eye contact with us and blatantly avoided us. They had to be called a damn near had to throw my cheesy bread at them to get their attention. The ambience was nice, but incredibly loud hard to hear the waiter talk about the food and drinks. Overall experience was pretty awful. read more

We came here for dinner. Their menu is extensive. Their salad bar is diverse and has a lot of delicious flavors. This place is heaven for meat lovers. Different kinds of pork, beef, lamb and chicken. All meats are tender and juicy. Very tasty. Service was attentive and they complimented us with a nice dessert. Fernando our server was great. Atmosphere is elevated. Will come back read more

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Tivemos uma ótima experiência no Fogo de Chão. Meu parceiro conseguiu um desconto na reserva, o que deixou nosso encontro ainda melhor. Atendimento excelente, carnes deliciosas e ambiente muito agradável para uma noite especial. read more

I booked a table for me and my buddy and aside from a slight delay with a table my experience here was great. I started off with a Caramelized Pineapple Old Fashioned and it was a good boozy start to just the deluge of meat that came my way. Usually the gauchos start slowing down after a while sometimes to the umbrage of the waitstaff. Here it seemed like the gauchos were more than happy to come by again and again and again if you appreciated whatever cuts they were touting. I think if you're at a Brazilian steakhouse picanha is what you should eat the most. The picanha gaucho asked me once if I liked picanha and when I said I love it, he came by multiple times; once he basically just dropped a small slab of it so I wouldn't have to wait for a few slices. I've never had that happen before at a churrascaria and haven't since, which reminds me I should probably look into making another reservation... read more

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Having ate at other Brazilian steak houses in the area this was not my favorite experience. Food was good, options that I had not had before like garlic Parmesan pork and lobster tail ultimate it was the service that was not the best. It didn't feel very personal, more rushed and almost excused. We did get checked on repeatedly so that was nice but seemed pretty fast paced for the staff so there was no eye contact really and seemed distracted. For example we have 2-3 people check on us within 20 minutes but all of them were informed that we were waiting on a specific cut of meat or a drink and ultimately there was no follow up and someone completely different would bring said item to the table. However the team effort was there to get a table taken care of it was just interesting to have 4-5 people assist you, not including those offering cuts of protein. read more

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First of all, the staff is so friendly and the service is fabulous ! The ambience is wonderful. We were here two nights ago for a company dinner and had the full Churrasco experience ($61.50-$82) It was really good. The desserts were also excellent (key lime pie yum). It was a little complicated to do with such a large group (80) but the staff handled it well. So well, in fact that we decided to go back tonight to go to the Market Table & Feijoada Bar (on its own $18 lunch or $36 dinner). We decided to add the salmon to outside ($43 for salmon and includes the Market Table. We have had enough red meat over the last few days. The salmon was excellent perfectly cooked, and came piping hot to the table. We loved all the charcuterie meats, cheeses, salad choices, fruit veggies on the Market Table and Feijoada bat. Great way to celebrate our last evening in Austin. Make sure you go hungry! read more

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Let me begin by saying that I detest the traffic in Austin, but we were eager to go to Fogo De Chao. If you cannot find free parking, use their valet service. The parking section next to the restaurant is ridiculously expensive. The atmosphere and service was amazing. The waitstaff was fantastic. I appreciated that the tables were a good distance from one another. The meat was absolutely delicious. I was, however, not very impressed with the selection of food on their market table. I will say that the cheesecake brûlée was out of this world. Given the cost of this dining experience, I expected more WOW for my money. I honestly don't think I will return. read more

Came here for a celebration dinner with six people. Had a reservation - seated quickly. The new location is gorgeous and the valet out front is very helpful vs. street parking, especially if anyone in your party is in heels - the walk is short. The majority of us opted for the traditional meat experience, but the vegetarians in our party had ample options between the salad bar and some vegeterian menu options. Service was generally good, although the kitchen was definitely producing meats in fits and spurts - lots of things at once followed by long pauses between options, even with the green pogs turned up. Two special requests (lamb, pork belly) from the menu took more than 40 minutes to finally arrive after asking four different times. They're definitely getting used to a new number of patrons, new layout, etc. and having some hiccups in consistency / continuity. Edit: the issue with our tip being recorded wrong (too low) was addressed by management, but only after posting this review. Calls to the restaurant were ineffective in getting results. read more

Fogo de Chão - A little bubbly to celebrate - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It was great, picanha is my new favorite cut of steak and over all good experience .

Food 0/5 stars. Service 5/5 I really wanted to enjoy this experience as Fogo has always provided great memories and family experiences. It felt like Fogo quality has become the same as an all you can eat buffet, Steak was overcooked, well done , and steak was almost room temp. The quality of food was unappetizing. We didn't get the cheese rolls, mashed potatoes, plantain, and polenta until our third round of steak. The salad bar was so gross, everything was picked over and was discolored or shoveled around. Desert was ok. Service was fantastic. We go to Fogo in San Antonio, like twice a year. We aren't wealthy, so this is a special occasion, Unfortunately. This will be the last time we eat here. Total was $287 for three people, $350 with tip. Alcohol tab was $90, total spent $340. 2/5 stars total, and the two stars is the service. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I had made a reservation but when I arrived, we had to wait to be seated. The waiting area was behind the bar which was a small hallway where the staff was basically running through to try and wait tables and what not. It was an awkward arrangement but once we were seated at our table, things went pretty smoothly. We did the Tour of Brazil (I think it was called) where they bring different meats for you to try. They were all pretty delicious with the side of mashed potatoes. The lighting was pretty low so it was intimate. I really enjoyed my time. read more

Haven't been here in years, but will not be coming back. Service was extremely slow when asked to bring a specific cut of meat or any sides. Inconsistent seasoning of the meats. Also charged us incorrectly and had to be corrected. read more

Ambience the restaurant is absolutely excellent. Such a great spot to watch city goers pass by the staff are very friendly and professional. I think the most phenomenal food that I tried was the pineapple that they have. read more

Fantastic location, staff and fresh food selection. The salad bar always has wonderful and outstanding options. The cheese bread, polenta and other sides are always nice. The meat selections are amazing -- and the staff will get you want you really want to try if you just ask! Very nice and extensive wine list. Perfect for business meetings, specialty anniversaries and birthday spot, or just the desire to have a really nice date night. Can't recommend this location and team more! Exceptional. read more

Like all Fogo De Chao Food is always excellent. Service is superb, the crew are smiling and friendly. Management is visible and engaging. Ambiance is city like. read more

Fogo de Chão - View. - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

They made things right! After a questionable couple of visits, service improved! My favorite dish, the picanha, is now making regular appearances. And the best hostess in the world, Nijay, is usually there to greet guests in the evening! read more

Worth the money especially if you can get a discount. Food was great. Waitresses were a bit busy but they tried their best to be stopping by when they could. Ambiance was good and the place was spotless. Overall a great experience for anyone wanting to try something a bit different read more

We saw a sign for All Day HH so I decided to check them out for lunch. I didn't want a large meal so we sat at the bar and the bites were just the right size (and more food than I expected)! I recommend the strawberry hibiscus caprinha. It was fruity and very tasty. For the food, we had the saucy chicken legs and polenta fries which were each 6 dollars. And the lamb chop popsicles and beef sliders which were 13.50 and 15 dollars, respectively. I would order everything again except the lamb chop popsicles. I'm not a huge fan of lamb to begin with and I wasn't wowed with the seasoning. Everything else was very good, and plenty of food. read more

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Perfect Anniversary Dinner! We celebrated our anniversary at Fogo de Chão and couldn't have asked for a better experience. The service was outstanding--attentive and welcoming from start to finish. The meats were cooked to perfection, and the Market Table was fresh and full of delicious options. The ambiance made it feel special without being too formal, and the staff even helped make the night extra memorable. A perfect mix of amazing food, great service, and a romantic vibe. We'll definitely be back! read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The service is terrible. We order their lemonade and it came out way awful and we let the server know its really bitter and he said its suppose to be like that. But i been here a few times its never taste like this read more

Flew down from California to celebrate my friends birthday and made it known when reservation was booked regarding it was a birthday. Hostess was nice and sat us promptly even though we were running late. It all went downhill when our waiter came. His whole demeanor was just off. From waiting forever to get our wine to never getting birthday acknowledged. We had finished eating and turned our cards over to orange, waiter came by asked if we would be ordering desserts, I then let him know no thank you we will just do the complementary dessert, he looked bothered and said walked away. We waited for another 30 minutes after and dessert never came. By that time, I had already given my friend his gift and we were ready to go. Had high expectations but sadly won't return or recommend this location. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here for a lovely post-elopement celebration with our small wedding party (6 total) and as expected, the food was delicious. As others mentioned, the table arrangement is tight and it felt awkward to get up and visit the "Market Table" i.e. salad bar weaving around other tables, and there was limited free space on the table which made it awkward when we had plates we were ready to have cleared. The service wasn't as great as we've had at other similar Brazilian Churrascerias though so that was a bit disappointing. The entire table had opted for the full Churrasco experience, with one exception as we had a vegetarian member of our party who selected the market table only option. At one point we had multiple offerings of delectable meat choices offered and then... nothing for quite some time. We made a few requests for meats that had not been brought by and waited a good 20 minutes before making the same requests again. In fairness, they were busy, but we were not in a private room so the other tables must have felt the same annoyance. The other weird thing was the "hording of the menus" as only one was brought to our table of six, forcing us to pass it around while the waitperson stood there to take our drink order. The hostess popped by to take the menu almost as soon as our drink order had been taken, so none of us ordered another beverage as we had no reference to review. We also had no way of making requests without pulling up their menu on our phones. Strange that we could eat all the foods we wanted but menus? Nope can't have those. We didn't expect this lack of service given that our reservation was 7:30pm on a Sunday, but we didn't allow it to ruin our event. We all had a lovely time and a few in our party had never been so were thankful for the experience. The Market Table - Amazing. So much variety and literally choices for any dietary preferences present. Everything we DID have was delicious and well prepared. One of our guests suggested that the lunch offering is perfect if you find yourself downtown. read more

We've been coming to Fogo for years and this visit was hands down the best experience we have ever received. The client attention was phenomenal from beginning to end. Every employee that waited on us from the host, gaúchos, waiters especially Joe (Jose) and one of the managers Oscar were all exceptional. read more

Had an amazing date night meal tonight, i've never been so full and happy. Nikita, paige, and juliana were awesome and so sweet. The guy with the ciparina pineapple infused cart was also amazing!! Delicious food, great drinks, and a wonderful time. read more

The food was great as always they have a standard that I always get when I go regardless of the state. The service was good the waitress was on point kept a good eye on the table and what we needed to have a great experience. read more

Fogo de Chão - Entry point. - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Came here as a party of 9 for a birthday. We ordered drinks at the bar while we waited for our whole party to arrive. I learned that they pull tips so we did not need to close our tab at the bar. Side/salad bar was delicious and plenty of options including stuff for our vegan friend. The meats were good and cooked perfectly my only complaint is they didn't come around enough and when they would come they would only serve 1/2 the table as their excuse was they needed to make more rounds and would never come back. We did have a pregnant person at our table and they kept saying they would bring more well done meats out for her and that never happened either. They did give our friend a free dessert for his bday and our server was attentive on keeping our drinks and sides replenished. read more

Fogo de Chão - Key Lime Pie birthday dessert - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I would like to say thank you to Fogo De Chao staff and Tai (Manager). Who made my daughter's 40th birthday gathering celebration a memorable moment. The staff were patient, pleasant and courteous. The restaurant atmosphere is impressive, calm and clean. The foods are well prepared and tasty. I highly recommend Fogo De Chao to anyone who wants to have a small gathering, brunch, dinner. Excellent prices. read more

Went in for a friend's birthday dinner at 7:30pm on a Sunday, I suggest you don't ever do that. I repeat do not go on a weekend evening- it will be busy, and you may not exactly get a chance to have the most attentive service. Tabletop circles were all green but it took as much as 20 minutes between getting another serving of meat to be offered to our table. Table of 9, all doing the "Best of Brazil" deal, except for the birthday boy- who was suppose to be getting the Full Churasco Experience but was not being offered any of those cuts (he should he been offered things like ribeye, filet, mignon and lamb chops, among many other things not being presented to him, despite asking for the full-dinner menu for his B-day. ‍ Worth noting that even with the "Best of Brazil" menu option the rest of us got, there are supposed to be 11 different entree menu items offered to you, but long story short we were really only offered two- chicken, and the Picanha- which is great, but they came around with that four times and didn't offer us Any of the other meats on the menu we signed up for- eg. Of things that we didn't see once: No bacon wrapped steak, Torresmo (Pork belly), Linguica, Lombo, Fraldinha...and these were not things they were out of, as we saw other tables recieve them. In summary the food is flavorful, but I don't recommend coming here for dinnertime on weekends. Maybe for lunch during a slower weekday where they might be willing to make more rounds with the meat skewers and ensure everyone gets offered everything that should have been offered, or allow you the opportunity to ask for things with more ease and less stress on the workers, especially considering the raised price. read more

Fogo de Chão - Salad Market Table & Feijoada Bar - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Stuffed to the max! Enjoying the full Churrasco lunch and my vegetarian friend thoroughly enjoyed the Market Table. I eventually had to turn over my card to red (no more meat) after my 3rd trip to the Market Table and 2 plates of Churrasco but I did have more filet mignon which they prepared medium rare to my request. Service was very attentive! My only detractions from the meal were - the lamb chops were well done, no mint jelly or straight horse radish and they charged my friend $4.50 for hot water with lemon (which they considered tea) read more

Fogo de Chão - Bar - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas