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Fogo de Chão

4.0 (1.3k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Moderate noise
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Happy hour specials
Good for kids

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Chocolate lava cake
Mary Y.

Delicious dessert, a good place to go for a lot of meat, but i recommend not going during holidays because it is super packed! Something i wish they explained better is the option when choosing to do the all you can eat. My husband and i went with the little more expensive which includes lobster tail and bone marrow with toast. It is a one and first time ordering, afterwards it is an additional charge. If that was the case I would have just went with the regular. But that's beside the point, it is still good. When it is busy , not all the meat will get to you.

Ashlyn C.

Came here with a work group to celebrate. The staff were a little overwhelmed but the food made up for everything. Soooo good and was able to share with the table. Fogo is a Minneapolis classic. Not my first or last time coming here

Jackie J.

Nice restaurant! Great if you're a meat lover. Good for hosting events! Service was wonderful! Was there for an event! Food: We had apps- Cheesebread, fruit, yuca fries, spinach dip, bread, a few types of meat ***Everything was tasty! Can be expensive, but good quality meat! Has great happy hour- drinks and food! Plenty of seating, only a few TV's Parking: Valet, metered street parking and ramps. We parked at Ramp A= $25 on an event day. Walking distance to Fogo- maybe a block or two. There was a ramp just around the block that was $10.

Geraldine V.

Food was so good! Best burger I've had in a long time. Service was great but it was lunch time so it was not busy at all.

Jennifer B.

Absolutely wonderful service. By far the most attentive servers I have ever had, and not just for the table-side meat service. My water glass was never less than half full, and they cleared plates like machines. Everyone was friendly and willing to answer questions. The inside space is expansive, and can be used by groups of all sizes, or a casual group looking to take advantage of the bar. We chose the Full Churrasco experience for our first visit to Fogo, which means we started at the gorgeous buffet to sample salads, vegetables, stews, soups, cold meats and cheeses. Then we came back to the table to flip our "we want food" token to the green side, starting a parade servers carrying different hot foods (beef, chicken, pork, cheese, pineapple). You either use your tongs to grab a slice, or the server will use their knife to place a chunk on your plate. (see the photos) My favorite items from the Churrasco service were the Bottom sirloin, the sausage, the parmesan pork, and the pineapple (honestly so good). We sipped on Brazilian limeade (it has condensed milk in it) and ate sides of mashed potato, yucca fries and gluten-free cheese bread while the different hot food walked by. We had three different sauces for the meat- chimichurri, horseradish and peppers (though it really didn't even need it). though we were very full at that point, we ended with a piece of chocolate mousse cake. An excellent and extremely unique dining experience. Definitely worth trying at least once! I need to go back to try their cocktails and plated menu.

UPDATE: The owner send this nice email. BUT, after sending my phone number NOBODY contacted me yet. I guess they are not serious about this .... NOT GOOD! We have not been here for several years and thought it was time to go again. Friday evening and the place was pretty packed. That being said the place has lost it charm, it now fells more like a cheaply all you can eat buffet place. Certainly not as formal as it used to be. The price is also high compare to other steak houses in town, so not worth it. The meat was a little bit hit and miss but overall not to bad.

Molten lava cake with vanilla ice cream
Lori J.

Did the indulgent churrasco over lunch as a solo treat. They are quick to bring over multiple plates of fried goodies to fill you up including yuca fries, plantain and these delicious buttery mashed potatoes? I also opted for the lobster tail and molten lava cake. I got plate after plate of delicious beef and lamb with a few Parmesan chicken and pork pieces being allowed in as well. It's all you can eat and it's done extremely well. I also LOVE the black beans you can get from their self serve food bar. My only complaints if I had some were how rare the meat is cooked. I'd prefer medium or higher but meat here skews heavily on the rare to medium rare side. I always ask for the most done parts but parts of the experience were still mooing on my plate. I've also previously had their caramelized cheesecake before and I thought it was nasty but that's just my opinion as a cheesecake lover. Was it expensive? Yes, it was about 100 after tip for their most expensive offering. Would I come again? Absolutely.

Maia J.

Went to Fogo De Chao for happy hour and it was a great experience! I honestly hadn't known they had happy hour, but loved being able to dine in without having to indulge in the full dinner experience. The happy hour menu has quite a few options including different meats, yucca, crab cakes, and more. I unfortunately did not get to take as many pictures because the food was just that good! Flavorful, fulfilling, and some of the tastiest food I've had in a while. Our service was great and they checked on us frequently. I love how open and spacious the space is, so although there are lots of folks dining in it never felt too crowded. I would highly recommend checking out their happy hour!

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Can I make a reservation for 2 for dining in on Tuesday?

Yes online. But first sign up your email with them so you'll get their $25 off dinner buffet promo code. I haven't paid full price in 8 years going there. They send out the promo code about 3 or 4 times a year to my email. It's been going downhill… 

Does the Brazilian brunch have the same meat selection as dinner? What are the differences between the two?

I've been there a few times and I can definitely say it's different, It felt like the meat selection shrinks for lunch.

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Fogao Gaucho

Fogao Gaucho

4.5
(168 reviews)
8.8 mi
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Fogao Gaucho has a bit of charm that you don't find in the large Brazilian steakhouse chains. Love…read morethe rustic and homey interior and the service was top notch even with a bigger group. The salad bar was slightly less impressive than the big chains, but the delicious meat made up for any minor shortcomings. They also had an awesome table side after dinner drink which was fun to try!

If you're looking for an elegant dining establishment with high quality choices of meats, excellent…read morecocktails and a great experience....this is the perfect spot! If you haven't been to a Brazilian steakhouse before this is an experience worth trying out! Servers with different cuts of amazing meats will come around to your table to serve you. They are all very quick and friendly. Special requests for something specific is welcomed as well. They also have a large buffet for salads and sides. In addition, there servers will come around providing an assortment of appetizers. Here's what to expect: - You are given a card to place on your table. One side of the card is green and the other side is red. The green card lets the servers know that you are still dining and waiting for the different cuts if meat to come to your table. The red card means you see taking a break or are done dining. You get to flip the card whenever you are ready. - You can make special requests for your choice of meats to be served to your table. You can also make special requests for any appetizers you would like: plantains, mashed potatoes, fried corn bread. - If you're celebrating a birthday, mention this to your server and you can get a complementary dessert! This is one of the best Brazilian steakhouse we've been to and would definitely come back again! What a great experience!! Highly recommended!

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Bullvino's Churrascaria

Bullvino's Churrascaria

4.3
(156 reviews)
9.4 mi
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My lady took me here for date night and it was quite the let down. She tried making reservations…read moreonline and there was some issues so she called in and said we would be there between 745-8 and they said they could accommodate us. What we didnt know at the time was that they closed at 830. I believe this was a big part of what went wrong that night. At Bullvinos, you pay one fee and you get salad bar access and they come to your table with cuts meat until you're full. So many things went wrong this night. The waiter came over and asked what we wanted to drink, we asked for water and he poured us water from a bottle and he never came back to the table after that. We didnt know that the water cost money until someone later asked if we wanted another bottle or just tap water and the bottle was on the bill. They usually bring over bread and mashed potatoes and after being there a while, I had to ask for this and the bread wasnt fresh. The salad bar was closing shortly after we got there and staff made an announcement "the salad bar will be closing in 5 minutes so if you want something, go get it". I understood, but it just came off rude. They did come over with the meat very quickly, like almost lining up at our table and thats when I checked to see what time they closed. They didnt technically rush us and they asked if we had any requests for meat before they closed. For this type of restaurant, you probably want to have more than 30 minutes and I wish they had mentioned it over the phone when we called. I only had cuts of meat and it was all pretty good, didn't really get a chance for the salad bar though. For my first time there, this was a terrible experience and I had high hopes for them.

It was my niece birthday and she wanted steak. I suggested all you can eat, then she can try…read moremultiple kinds of grilled meat. She said yes and we ended up at Bullvino. Restaurant is located next to CHS stadium, once you walk inside you'll see the big bull statue. There's a host station to check in. Take the stairs to go up towards the restaurant, once upstairs you'll see the big salad station. There's a variety of fruits, pasta salad, sauces, etc. I was happy to see they have the asian spicy sauce for the steaks. The servers will walk around with grilled meats. Each table will have a card to place on your table. Red side means no more meat and green side says more please. Don't forget every table gets unlimited cheese bread, plantain, and another breadstick. We left super full, definitely check them out for the experience.

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Porzana

Porzana

4.6
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0.6 mi

This a must visit if you are in Minneapolis because the food, drinks and ambiance are truly…read moreexceptional. I ordered the steak, which was outstanding. The chef really knows how to work with meat. For appetizers, I had the mussels, which came with such a generous, incredible sauce that I ended up taking the leftover home to toss with pasta the next day. Beyond the food, the space itself is beautiful. I loved being seated near the open kitchen and watching the chefs in action added a lot of energy to the meal. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable night out.

*** GOAT *** This…read moreArgentinian steakhouse is absolutely incredible from the drinks to the incredible taste in their steaks and side dishes. I had literally the best Wagyu steak in my entire life. I ordered mine medium well. Their glazed carrots are absolutely super soft, but not too mushy and their glaze was absolutely delicious. I love how they char their broccoli a little bit. Their sauces for the steaks are absolutely incredible. I got the chili chimichurri and it was absolutely to die for I drizzled it on the vegetables and on my steak and I absolutely loved it. I came here with my next-door neighbor, and we both got steaks and she absolutely loved love the glazed carrots. She also got the Wagyu however it was a different cut. It was the sirloin and hers was tall and thick. She thought it was absolutely incredible. She got it medium rare. I can't wait to come back because I wanna try all their different steaks. They have so many to choose from. The service here is absolutely spectacular. They are so relaxed and they know the menu so well and they really love being there. This place is just an absolute relaxing atmosphere and they really care about your experience that you have dining here.

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Upstairs dining room.
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Bullvino’s Churrascaria-Bloomington

Bullvino’s Churrascaria-Bloomington

3.9
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11.2 mi

Bullvinos has been on my list for a while, ever since first trying them at the food and wine…read morefestival!! The restaurant is in an older strip mall, but don't let that fool you the food inside is all incredibly flavorful and fresh. My family and I decided to go for ladies night which included buying a cocktail and the top shelf meal to receive 25% off. We ordered drinks and headed to the salad bar. There were so many amazing options. I loved the variety of vegetables, roasted eggplant, marinated tomatoes, mozzarella, corn, and potato salad, sushi, I knew immediately I was in trouble because it would be too easy to get full on the salad bar and not have room for the main attraction: all of the grilled meats!! There is also a hot bar that add chicken Alfredo rice, the traditional dish feijoada and farofa. Once I returned to the table with my salad bar mounds I flipped my card to let the meat rotations begin! They brought around so many amazing choices my favorites were the filet mignon, to sirloin, shrimp, lamb chops, beef ribs and the perfectly carmelized grilled pineapple. They also bring mashed potatoes and cheese popovers to the table. Everything I ate was delicious my only regret is I wasn't able to finish it all!! Definitely come with an appetite also the drinks are delicious I loved the Brazilian martini it kinda had a slushy texture and the perfect sweet to alcohol ratio.

First discovered Bullvino's at the Wine and Food Fest this winter. The meat they served at the…read morefestival was so juicy and tender we knew we needed to visit the restaurant. Everything was good! Their cocktails perfect, salad bar lots of options and the meat left you speechless (hense no pictures ). The restaurant is located in a strip mall and has a lot of room inside. They also have a full bar in case the cocktail menu doesn't excite you, which I'm not sure is possible but hey to each's own. My favorite meats were the top sirloin, steak wrapped in bacon, picanha, beef rib, lamb chops and pineapple. If you're looking for a deal they have weekday specials and happy hour. We went on a Tuesday which was Ladies Night. You buy the Top Shelf menu and get 25% off which for us was a free drink!

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Martina

Martina

4.5
(887 reviews)
4.2 mi
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We started off with 2 appetizers (potato churros and empanadas) both were excellent themselves, BUT…read moreif I could say I would ADD an extra 2 or 3 churros since they only give you 6. I would give them a 8.5/10 The Empanadas were SOOOO good. I'd give them a 9/10 Now to the entrees... dun dun dun So my wife and I ordered the Spaghetti Fra Diavolo it was very very good, it has a little kick but not overly spicy very good balance. I would highly recommend, I can see why it's one of the most ordered items on the menu! I'll add some courtesy bread to go with the pasta 8/10 Overall food experience 9.1/10 The atmosphere was great, lots of windows which lets a lot of light in but at night maybe hard to see inside. Overall atmospheric experience 9/10 Service was good had no complaints and even gave us free desert for my wife's birthday. 9.5/10

We came here for our anniversary and left amazed by how good the food and drinks were. We started…read morewith the potato churros which tasted like a mixture of the best mashed potatoes and fresh fries I've had. The empanadas were good, but I was hoping they were less cheesy and more creamy. The chimichurri adds to the flavor. All our drinks were delicious and I recommend the old fashioned. For the entrees the Tagliatelle with Oxtail and Rigatoni with Oyster Mushrooms both had exquisite sauces. I don't think I could have asked for anything different. I am usually let down by pasta and this did not disappoint. Our server was attentive and welcoming, the table was plated and organized, and we had a nice few other the kitchen and got to see all the meals being plated. This was one of our favorite date nights, and we will be back in the future to try more of the menu!

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Raw Tuna Bruschetta
Raw Tuna Bruschetta
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Mango Bar & Grill

Mango Bar & Grill

3.5
(21 reviews)
1.3 mi
•$$

Last time at restaurant. Kinda odd…read more Food good but bartender tried to rip me off. Place gets nasty after 9 pm. Do not trust bartender to remember being paid for each drink.

I really enjoyed this place, and am kind of offended on behalf of Mango for the snobby review…read morelocated below mine. There is nothing ghetto, dark or 'low-brow' about this place at all, and if you enjoy bright flavors and reasonable prices, I recommend giving it a shot. The food had a ton of flavor and the presentations were really lovely. My boyfriend bought a groupon for Mango that included an appetizer, two drinks, and two entrees. I got a Peruvian cocktail made with lots of Brandy that was awesome, and he got a Brazilian drink that was basically a vodka mojito, that he really liked. I don't remember what they were called unfortunately, but they were both refreshing. They had a lot of interesting Latin drinks I'd like to try, all for 7 bucks which I thought was a great deal. For an appetizer we shared the grilled shrimp and avocado plantain tapas. These were phenomenal! Sometimes when I go to a restaurant and try something new, I end up craving it for weeks after. That's how I felt about this dish. The shrimp and avocados were fresh, the salsa had a nice spice, and the fried plantains were a great complement. There was no easy way to eat them, but they were good enough that I didn't care if I looked ridiculous eating them with my hands! My boyfriend and I both ordered seafood. He had the Seafood Stew, which included shrimp, mussels, crab, halibut, calamari etc. I'm always leery about seafood stew because I think it can often times be too fishy. His was wonderful however; the broth was mild but flavorful and the seafood was well prepared and super tasty. I had the halibut de la mar, which came with crab, shrimp and peppers and onions. I though the flavor was great, although I would have preferred it a bit spicier. We both got a side of rice and beans, and this was my boyfriends favorite thing. He's a rice snob (lol) and though I may tease him, I definitely agreed that this was the best restaurant rice we've ever had. It was actually...seasoned!! It tasted good plain! The beans were a great addition, but the rice didn't really even need them. The service was super slow, but the servers were otherwise friendly and helpful. The place was pretty empty on a Thursday night, and I hope they do more business. I'd really like to go back for some drinks and apps one night.

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SHRIMP VICTORIA
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