Had a great experience at Fogo de Chão! The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the Coral Gables location is absolutely beautiful. We went with the unlimited rodízio, and most of the meats were amazing--definitely a spot worth visiting. After dinner, you can take a nice stroll through Miracle Mile and really enjoy the ambiance; it makes for the perfect ending to the night. read more

It really pains my to write this review because I have been to fogo de chao many many times, and my entire family being from the south of Brasil knows good churrasco and we always claimed fogo de chao to be the best of the best. However I feel like this has changed. Last time I visited this location was 2 years ago when it first opened and while the service was poor, the food and atmosphere were great. Since then I have visited other locations including the south beach one where the food and service were tremendous. Tonight, the coral gables location fell soooo short. Like other reviews mentioned, when we arrived we had to wait for a table even though we had a reservation and there were plenty of open tables for two available. Our service started out ok with our server but by the end of the night had disappeared. ALL of the food was cold, from the beans and rice at the salad bar to the meat and mashed potatoes. It was not at all a true representation of Brazilian meat. The meat quality has gone down so much in recent years, it was unrecognizable to me this visit. So many of the cuts were tough and chewy. By the end of the meal we were ready to leave and it was like a ghost town, you could not find a single wait staff in sight to ask for the check. Honestly for the price, it was such a bizarre end to a mediocre dining experience. The only reason I'm giving it more than two stars is because it was clean, the pao de quiejo was good and the salad bar was up to par, besides that they have a lot of improving to do or they will start to lose loyal customers. read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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recently the quality of the meat seems to have gone down a bit. It's still decent, but it doesn't feel quite as fresh or flavorful as it used to. That said, the sides are still really good and continue to be the highlight of the meal. They're consistently well-prepared and full of flavor, which definitely helps make up for the change in the meat quality. read more

Came for happy hour and there's some really good options. Would love if they could include a leafy salad on there though. Overall ok experience. Wouldn't get the spinach dip again but wanted it since they didn't have a salad. The steak was good but some parts were a bit burnt and chewy. We ordered the chicken sliders but I didn't eat it but my friend liked it. Would come again to try their all you can eat menu and see if that is better. read more

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We usually enjoy visiting the location in South Beach but, not feeling a long drive, we visited this one in Coral Gables instead. Instead of a sleek and modern interior like its some other locations, this one exudes the charms of an old dining club and cigar lounge a few decades ago. If you think that cutting out or down on red meat means staying away from a steakhouse, think again. In recent years while we don't eat as much meat as we used to, we found that Fogo de Chao offers an excellent lunch buffet for their salad bar. They have quality vegetables and fruits, such as artichokes, heart of palms and papaya. There's also soup, feijoada (bean and meat stew), some charcuterie, cheeses, smoked salmon, chicken salad and the like if you do want a little bit of meat. And don't forget their cheese bread - it's really airy and fluffy. But please, have someone who knows how to properly slice the prosciutto. They cut it so thick it was so chewy to be inedible. What a waste. They do a good job refilling the items and keeping the area clean and neat. At $18 per person it's an excellent deal. You can also add on a meat entree. While we don't indulge in a meat buffett too often nowadays, we are glad we can continue to visit this restaurant. read more

I made a reservation for Mother's Day at 2:15 PM and arrived at 2:10 PM. The restaurant was completely full, and by 2:47 PM my mother and I were still waiting to be seated. Very disappointing experience. It seems they do not have proper control over reservations or seating management. I can no longer recommend this restaurant. If you want to spend a long time waiting even with a reservation, this is the right place for you. read more

All day happy hour! At the bar & patio. Julia took care of us and she was amazing!! Drinks and food were delicious. Great spot for happy hour. read more

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Delicious food, with phenomenal service and let me tell you the water never touched the bottom of my glass so you know the service was great!!! Haha. We ordered the $68/person Churrasco Experiance which brings all the cuts of meat (except the waygu that's a separate menu and price). The salad bar and hot bar is all included. Everything was fresh and was very delicious. Fogo de Chao is a bit on the pricer side but it's very nice for a night out and you will always receive 5-star service and quality. They do offer valet parking for $25 on the weekends. Ambience was very modern and large! Highly recommend to anyone! ^.^ read more

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Was a great experience food was amazing I would 100% come back again Andrel was a great server definitely will be coming back !!

Still some of the best deals that you'll find in the area. Aside from their burger, they offer high end cuts if you opt for the full churrasco experience. They also have a unique rewards club that will earn you a tasty app rather quickly. read more

Fogo de Chão - Churrasco bone board - Steakhouses Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Normally I'd have given a fantastic review because the food was very good, the "serving" part of the service was tremendous (you'll see what I mean by this later), and the atmosphere was terrific. $25 for valet parking pre-tip, very convenient. However, we had several problems which offset the positives. #1, we had a reservation, were there well before time, and they kept telling us it would be a long wait, more than 30-40 minutes. We can see a table right there in front of us, fully set and open. They claimed it was reserved for another party. What? That other party is not even here and we are, plus WE have reservations too. We weren't the only ones. Two other parties had reservations and were not seated either. And they were before us. It was chaos, not knowing who to talk to, getting the run-around. People raising their voices trying to get served. And just when you think you find someone to help you, they say they need to talk to the host. So where's the host? Nowhere to be found. Finally saw him and chased him down in the back and followed him everywhere till he eventually gave us the aforementioned table. Once seated it vastly improved, although it was a bit confusing because we had two waiters and they asked the same thing at different times. I told the 2nd guy we ordered wine from the 1st guy but he said he didn't see it in the system. But then the wine came. Finally they explained they are a team and we can talk to either waiter. Kind of a smug, condescending 'tude. Okaaaay. Once the food started flowing it was all good. Meats came fast; food was great. I highly recommend the garlic picanha. So good. Regular picanha also good. Same with most of the other steaks. Other meats were a litle overdone for me, like bacon-wrapped steak. And the salad bar was good. The meat servers really serve you well. Also asked for some grilled pineapple beacuse it never came to us and they gave an entire plateful. Very nice. And then came the bill. It was as expected but when they brought the check to sign, my credit card wasn't with it. I asked them for it and we looked all over the table and the waiter stand. Minutes later the 2nd waiter tells me his boss had it in his pocket and brings it to me. Huh? Anyway, I'm willing to bet this place is normally better than this. I'll chalk it up to a busy, busy Friday night. Unfortunately, my mind was on all the other stuff and I didn't take any food pics. read more

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Fogo de Chão is probably the best Brazilian churrasquería because of the quality of both the service and the food. They also offer different options in case you don't want the full churrasco experience. Ask about the single cut-- I chose the picanha and it was delicious for a very good price. The wine selection is also solid; try Luigi Bosca, it won't disappoint. Is perfect for group of friends and birthday celebrations. read more

Fogo de Chão - Tres Leches Cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Sergi and Manny is the best customer service experience I've ever experienced at any establishment. They kept checking on me for everything and not to mention the table was always clean.They went above and beyond to make this an expectational experience.I went to the Miami Beach Fogo de Chao and it was good but Coral gables was by far my favorite experience.The care and service you experienced is priceless.You can put a price on great people,service and food. read more

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Eddy makes the Best drinks I've ever had in south florida! They went above and beyond to ensure our party was taken care of! read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Had a fabulous time at this elegant, welcoming place in Coral Gables. We came with a group of 15. At first we waited for a little bit in their upstairs lounge, enjoyed some nice happy hour cocktails (they have an all-day happy hour with some nice cocktails and such) . Then we went down and started the FEAST. Our server Marconi was friendly, charming, and an absolute presence. He made our night! I ordered the 'Full Charrasco' experience, which is an all you can eat meat experience. If you've never done it, you get a little card that's green or red on each side, you flip to green when you want to keep eating. Servers walk around and bring you the finest cuts of meat - I got to enjoy: Picanha, Rib, Chorizo, Lamb, Lamb Chops, Chicken, Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon, and more! I ate till I couldn't eat another bite - and felt fantastic after. Everything was of the highest quality. This cost 68, and it was worth every penny. My wife doesn't eat red meat and had the Market Salad Bar experience, that one was 35. I would definitely come back. Great time! read more

I usually go to Texas de Brazil and wanted to try Fogo de Chão for comparison. Overall, I think the two are pretty similar, but my friends preferred Texas de Brazil. Pros: * Pretty easy street parking, plus valet available. * Very nice interior and ambiance. * Food was good, and the buffet area had lots of options. Cons: * Service felt mediocre for the type of restaurant and price point. * The indulgent churrasco wasn't clearly explained--I thought it included more variety, but it turned out to only cover one option along with the meats and a dessert. In the end, it was a nice experience, but if I had to choose, I'd probably stick with Texas de Brazil next time. read more

Food was amazing. Rachel is super good server. And an ambiance was excellent. 5 stars

Dined today with my family and it was amazing I have to say the host were very attentive and food service was fantastic.

The chicken was dry and would have benefited from gravy. The pork was also dry and needed applesauce (if you know, you know), though it was the only meat that had any noticeable seasoning. The lamb was dry, cold, and completely unseasoned. The steaks were inexpensive cuts that I would never normally order, and the meat overall was either overcooked or undercooked. Cutting into the meat revealed excessive gristle and fat, making it unpleasant to eat. Overall, the quality of the meats was poor, and there appeared to be very poor fire control from the kitchen staff. The mashed potatoes were already cold by the time the meats were served. The burrata was underwhelming and needed olive oil, salt, pepper, and significantly more stracciatella. The lobster mac and cheese was attempted to be delivered to the table well after we had finished our meal, at which point we had to refuse it. Service was also disappointing. When we tried to ask our waitress a question, she dismissed us by saying "you can wait" while waving us off, then immediately turned and provided excellent service to the table next to us. The only bright spot of the evening was the drink, which was excellent--and the sole reason this experience earns one star. Overall, the food lacked even basic seasoning, and I will not be returning. read more

food was amazing fully coming back here again !! Loved the attention and service we were given. LOVED THE FOOD read more

To start off...our reservation was for 8:15 pm and we didn't get sat until 8:50 pm. I think that is a bit late if you ask me. The food was good but it also took a while for the meat to come around. What bothered me was that at times we had to ask for some of the sides that are supposed to be brought to the table. For example; the cheese with honey (super yummy) and the plantains we had to request for them to be brought over. The reason behind not taking any pictures was because we waited an hour almost to be seated so I was starving by the time the food came around. Don't get me wrong, the food was good. I love the concept of being able to walk right over to the salad bar and pile up my plate with veggies, cheeses and salads. The service for bringing the meats around was great. They come around for the majority of the dining experience and you have to turn a card from green to red. Green signifies "yes, please" while red signifies "no thanks". The picahna was delicious! I truly enjoyed the fried polenta...it could've used a dipping sauce imo. The candied bacon from the salad bar was a huge hit! The espresso martini was a bit strong...could've used more espresso. I feel the experience was a bit rushed because they sat us down late and we were here close to closing. Maybe next time will be a bit better, less rushed. read more

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This was the perfect place for our annual Friendsgiving. They very easily can accommodate large parties and the service was wonderful. The location and ambiance really take it to the next level. The food is exactly what you would come to expect and they meet and exceed those expectations. Definitely recommend! read more

All day everyday happy hour! One of our favorite burgers in south Miami is here! Tuesdays are 1$ Caipirinhas! Great selection of Whiskey and we love the upstairs tasting room read more

Fogo de Chão - Pao De Queijo - Steakhouses Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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We have now visited this restaurant two years in a row for Thanksgiving dinner, and I am very happy to share a positive review. Our party of 8 included 3 elderly people and I therefore asked for a seating area near their buffet table as I would be going back and forth with their plates, the restaurant staff overall was very accommodating and friendly which made our experience a great one. Ambience was great as we didn't sit in the main dining room, which gets pretty loud from all the guests chattering. The second floor bar is a great place to enjoy a Caipiriña while waiting on your party to arrive in order for the main event to begin! The food display at the convenient buffet tables looked delicious, each person is able to serve themselves and enjoy, plus the meats service provided by the gauchos was plentiful and very tasty. We also ordered the whole branzino, which was cooked to perfection and deboned and served for the table. We took a couple of wine bottles and were charged a $35 per bottle corkage fee, which is typical in most restaurants. I will return with my family soon as this is one of the few places left in Miami where you can get great food, service and ambiance at a reasonable price. read more

Fogo de Chão - Our family of 8, very thankful to all the staff at the restaurant for the great dining experience during Thanksgiving dinner. - Steakhouses Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Great friendly dining experience that was so heart-felt and entertaining. Major KUDO's to Marcone and rest of staff for making our Sunday an EXTRA special experience read more

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Was not impressed considering all the hype. The meat came out slow and the sofa's where we sat were filthy. We asked to change seats twice. Not a great way to start the meal. Meats were cooked well and the appetizers buffet was adequate. Wasn't impressed enough to warrant a second visit! read more

The food 10000/10 , the service was spectacular, and the ambiance was romantic. My partner and I did the all you can eat meats and it was worth it !!! I believe 60 + per person plus access to the buffet. The drinks were absolutely delicious and strong, I left extra happy haha. I will definitely come back. Great great greatttt overall read more

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This Churrasco experience is on FOGO The spot is cozy enough for you to take full advantage of the all-you-can-eat The salad bar has all the veggie options you could imagine for you to build it up to your own taste. From cherry tomatos, peppers , cucumbers , sweet onions, red beet hummus, or spring mix salad that can be splashed with the Basil green goddess, and as an extra compliment the sweet-savory eggplantcondimented with soy sauce, vinegar, pepper spread, and special house flavoring. Drum rolls to the exquisite selection of cold cuts like Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, maple salted bacon, pasta salad, and roasted garlic . All the condiments are there for you to stack up with your greens before indulging in the fierce bloody meat. These are the must ingredients you need to try from Fogo's Market Table: - Cold-smoked salmon with basil dressing, red onions, and capers. - Feijoada: A traditional black bean stew with sausage served over white rice. - Two kinds of prosciutto and chorizo, along with quality cheeses - I like the Grana Padano from a wheel. - the candied bacon is exceptional, it mixes sweet spices that enhance the flavor of the bacon as well as the crispy texture of it. - roasted oven honey sweet potato and apples , deliciously sweet and adds a twist to any of the salad options. - the seasoned eggplants could easily be my top pick for the market table, considering it is so uniquely flavored, delivering a new taste of it. - pan de queijo bread crumbs, a toasty complement to your salad of choice. The fresh warm pan de queijo they bring to your table will sneakily fill you up, so be careful because probably you would like to eat it all. (So if you are planning to eat meat, just beware) - finally, to keep you warm, the ginger butternut squash soup will frizzle you with its bittersweet taste, plus a crunchy sensation due to the pumpkin seeds Now let's get those fangs sharp ‍ and wet your teeth with the juicy red lineup of meats. - lamp shops and garlic-based meat are the crown of the order, very tender in texture, clean with no almost grease, and its spunky taste that distinguishes it from the other flesh. - Filet mignon, which is my favorite clean-cut, ita just as juicy and chewable if you order it raw. - churrasco, a greasy cut with nerves on its consistency, is a suggested option for those meat aficionados. - picanha, one of my favorite sides of the cow, is strongly recommended if you are looking for less greasy options and bigger meat portion sizes. It's the typical Brazilian slice. - entrañas is not one of my top picks, but considering they are serving it fresh to your table, why not try its more robust and strong taste. You won't believe that there is still space for dessert, but when the nice and charismatic server, Hugo, tempts you with a flamed custard Cheesecake you have to go all in for it if you are a cheesecake fan. The toasted burned top adds a twist to this classic berry-whipped recipe. Thank you, Miranda and Osiris, for hosting and introducing us to this culinary journey! Meat enthusiasts, Fogo yourself the Brazilian easting festive experience you don't want to miss. read more

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Great food cooked large variety Fast service Fresh meats cooked and then served to you at the table . Family friendly place Quiet Street level no steps Salads and food etc great Choices Restrooms read more

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Amazing 5/5, quality, service, environment, very good food for everyone , very recommend

Great brazilian steakhouse. Lots of varieties of meat, large selection of salads, cheese and many others items on the salad bar. Everything delicious. Host and servers very attentive to your requests. The gaúchos with knowledge of how to cut and ideal portion size for each customers. If you like a good meat, you have to try Fogo de Chao. One of most traditional steakhouse from Brasil. read more

This restaurant was recommended by a cashier at a Brazilian market. Quite honestly when our uber dropped us off we almost turned around and left. We had been out all day and dressed very casual but they were so welcoming, gave us an amazing table and treated us nicely. My sea bass was cooked perfectly and liked that the walk up buffet was included. Our server was Hugo, he was so friendly and attentive. The place is beautiful and has such a fun vibe, will definitely come back next time we are in Miami read more

Fogo de Chão - Chilean Sea Bass - Steakhouses Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

This has got to be one of Coral Gables best kept secrets! I've worked in the Gables for many years and decided to try out Fogo De Chao's happy hour on a random day. Not only were the drinks at a great price but they were delicious! They also had a variety of options for food on the happy hour menu. Usually items on happy hour are nothing to rave about but the items on this menu are definitely worth a try! From the Burger to the Polenta fries you must try it out. To make it all even better there's a private bar upstairs where you can sit at if you are looking for a more chill experience. A must try in the Gables! read more

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Came here for Mother's day with the fam to enjoy a fabulous buffet meal. We made reservations but went upstairs to the cocktail lounge to have some champagne while we waited. Once they were ready for us we proceeded to check the salad bar out. The place was packed and people piled on the goodies on their plates. There was everything from charcuterie boards, to cold salads, pasta salads, eggs, waffles, french toast,rice n beans,smoked salmon etc. And let's not forget the men going around waiting to serve you plenty of cuts of meat like picanha, churrasco,lamb, bacon covered chicken etc. It was all so very good and I recommend coming back for any or no occasion at all. You can't help it if you have great taste. read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Came here for a birthday dinner. Vibe of the place is great and everyone was super friendly. The food is delicious. Many in our party chose to have the full churrasco experience which is unlimited meat. And the salad bar. I had the salmon, salad bar included. The salad bar was delicious. Fresh and so many options. The salmon was ok. Cooked good but flavorless without the chimichurri sauce. The chimichurri sauce definitely made the salmon good. Everyone liked their meat options. Except the lamb chops, which my bf said tasted too gamey. He wasn't able to eat them. The desserts were amazing as well. Everyone loved the cheesecake. My less than 5 stars review comes from having to ask the waiter 4 times for a water refill and a togo menu. Both of which I never got. Everyone is our waiter he said. But no one could refill a class of water. However, if a drink was ordered. It came in a timely manner. To me that is a reason I likely won't be back here. read more

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Long waits, terrible management, and overcooked meats just about sums up our trip to Fogo De Chao. After a long day of graduation celebrations we chose Fogo De Chao to cap the night off and had a reservation for 9PM for a party of 11 set. When you arrive be ready to fork some cash over to the valet because the parking situation there is terrible, although it is Coral Gables so you can't be too upset. We checked in at 8:45 and already overheard multiple people complaining about the wait time and saying they were not seated for their reservations despite a long wait. They notified us we could wait in the upstairs lounge until our table was ready. Unfortunately, we would be a part of the reservation fiasco. At 9PM we went up to the front with our party of 11 ready to go and were told they didn't have a table ready. We noticed that they had a long table capable of seating around 20 and asked if we could sit there and were told no as that sits too many people for us to use it. We waited a bit longer and received no word of when we would be seated. Other parties around us faced the same thing and there was a true frustration from all the patrons up front. 5, 10, 20 minutes went by as we fought tooth and nail to get confirmation on when we would be seated for a graduation dinner with elderly people in our party and we got nothing back from the manager outside of us being able to sit when the next group table was done paying (they had just ordered more food so the wait would be even longer). At one point we were told they "maybe" would open up a private room for us, but that was said to shoo us away and nothing came of it. It wasn't until 40 minutes of waiting beyond our res and us chasing the manager THROUGH the restaurant when they relented and sat us at the long table, the one we had requested 40 MINUTES BEFORE. Once we finally sat we ordered the Full Churrasco Experience which includes an assortment of meats and we also ordered a bottle of white and red wine. The wines were good and the meat was decent, although many of the cuts were overcooked such as the lamb. The Picanha was a standout as was the filet. The bacon wrapped steak is an honorable mention and we did enjoy the fried cheese with honey as well. For the price point it didn't seem worth it as we've had far better cuts of meat at other steakhouses and better service as well. The cherry on top was our card getting lost after we handed it over to pay the bill and it taking them 5 minutes to find it and when they did they realized they had dropped it on the floor. Overall just an absolute circus and for what, a bunch of overcooked meat? Maybe we'll give Fogo De Chao another chance one day but it will certainly not be at this location and definitely won't be without taking blood pressure medication beforehand. read more

Spectacular service from the whole restaurant staff but specially from MARCONI, he made as feel at home and part of the family. I am recommending my whole family to come here and served by Marconi. You have the best service man. Thank you so much read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

I recently visited Fogo in Coral Gables, i sort of had high expectations because it's the newest location.. but it was just okay. The salad bar looked like it needed upkeep, more replenishing. There was a prosciutto station, you were not able to serve yourself, it was necessary to ask personnel to slice it & serve it.. we asked 3 times, and never got help... we stood there waiting and no help came... i guess the manager who said was getting help could have served us, but did not... we got tired and went back to the table... the meat options were not that great, i had the garlic picanha and it was pretty tough, rough to even cut with a knife, NY strip was def not it.. i only liked the lamb... i've been to other Fogo locations & have really enjoyed it.. not sure why this location/dinner was off? Not sure i would recommend or visit again.. read more

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The meat is delicious. They go around nonstop offering all the cuts. We did their Miami spice menu which you pay $39/pp and you get 4 different cuts and unlimited sides. They have a salad bar with lots of choices. We also tried Caipirinha. All 3 flavors, original lime, strawberry hibiscus and passion fruit. My personal favorite was the strawberry hibiscus. Highly recommend making reservations because if you don't the wait time is over an hour. The grilled cheese was so delicious with a drizzle of honey. My daughter was obsessed with the fried polenta and the cheese bread! Very fresh and so yummy. The hostess is very attentive and gives you an update while you wait to be seated. Our waiter was very friendly and made sure nothing was missing on our table! Great service. I'm not big on meats but this is an experience you need to try at least once. Very yummy and fresh! read more

Fogo de Chão - Strawberry Hibiscus Caipirinha - Steakhouses Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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Such a fun experience! Make a reservation for sure! We had excellent service that was extremely attentive. This is not a relaxing experience but the food is worth every moment. We both ordered the Churassco experience which includes a salad bar and all of the premium meats one can consume. Don't fill up on those beautiful sides from the salad bar though if you want to enjoy all of the meats. Picanha and filet were our absolute favorites! I was not able to consume as much meat as my husband but I'm glad I tried. Next time I will indulge in the salad bar and maybe a small filet. Oh and the bread that comes to the table is to die for! I absolutely enjoyed the grilled plantains and the mashed potatoes that also just appear on your table. And the wine of course was on point! Basically, if you leave hungry...you're just weird or a vegan lol. read more

Fogo de Chão - So much food!!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida