[[HIGHLIGHT]]Visited the newly remodeled Fogo on I-Drive two nights ago and it is absolutely gorgeous in there![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is top notch, from the waiters to the bar staff and even the valet attendants. Everyone is friendly and attentive. We had light apps and a few cocktails. I tried the Yellowbird and my wife had the far superior Summer Splash Martini which was a recommendation from the Sales Manager Alejandra. The martini was an absolute standout. The fresh and vibrant guava juice was so forward and complimented by the lemon juice. It was the perfect cocktail for a warm Florida night. Alejandra was so upbeat and friendly, she was able to give us pointers and details for holding gatherings in the new space. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The remodel has made the whole location so inviting and classy. Well done Fogo![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Fogo de Chão - Summer Splash Martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We visited Fogo de Chão on Father's Day to celebrate with our three children and my husband. Unfortunately, our experience did not meet our expectations for a restaurant that charges around $70 per person. Because we did not have a reservation, we were seated outside, even though there appeared to be available tables inside the restaurant. We accepted that, but the service was disappointing from the start. Our server did not seem welcoming or interested in providing good service. He appeared unhappy to have our table, and his attitude made us feel like we were an obligation rather than valued guests. At this price point, excellent customer service should be a priority. While the food was acceptable, it was not exceptional enough to compensate for the poor service. Dining out is about more than just the food--it's about feeling welcome and cared for, especially during a special family celebration. Sadly, based on this experience, I would not recommend this location and do not feel the value matched the price we paid. read more

The food is mid. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The menu had food stains on it and the tables had crumbs on them.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Horrible service. The waiter Alex is careless and disrespectful. We were in the restaurant for over two hours and we got the indulgent choice, which the waiter said it comes with sides and desserts,The mashed potatoes tasted like the BS packaged ones you find in the stores. I chose the bone marrow for my side and my wife got the crab cake, the bone marrow came literally empty. I picked it up with a fork to see if it has more marrow inside and 3/4 of that fork was empty, and the crab cake was super mid, only thing making it edible was the sauce that came with it. Moving on, We kept getting the same 2 meats for over an hour and after telling them we want different meat (for the ones who don't know, you're supposed to get 7+ types of meat depending on what the restaurant serves, they told us the choices of the meat, and we only got served two of those). And not once did they ask us why temperature of meat we liked. While Alex is hanging out inside the restaurant ignoring us and setting up different tables and taking new customers orders while we're waiting. One of the times that they came out with a type of meat and we asked if it was medium rare he said yes it's medium rare, put it on the plate and it's well done. We told him that it's not medium rare. He said it's OK just Try it. They brought us some of the meat eventually after expressing our frustration but at that point we were mad and ready to leave. We had been waiting for the waiter Alex to come and ended up waiting for over 35 minutes just for him just to come and "clean" other tables that were around us and wait other tables and cleaning them, ignoring us and pretending to not see us the entire time. We ended up calling a different waitress that was passing by to get our dessert and bill. Our waiter Alex came outside again and we thought he might be coming to apologize for his ugly behavior, and surprise, surprise, came outside again to "clean" the rest of dirty tables and ignoring us for god knows many times now. The other waitress brought our bill and convenient enough, it had her name on it, for tips I'm assuming. I found this behavior super disgusting disrespectful. I looked for a manager to tell him what had happened And he said "yes that's how it works at the restaurant, it's team work between the waiters" And it felt like the whole thing was a joke to him. He ended up saying he's going to take care of some of the bill after we paid, didn't say what he's gonna do or anything but assuming he's gonna take something off the total, but he didn't say what he's gonna do or how much he's gonna take off it. Nothing against the waitress who ended up helping us because Alex was negligent, but it does speak volumes about the quality of the entire restaurant and how they're disrespectful and taking advantage of customers. We were supposed to leave Orlando at 8pm to be able to get home and rest for work the next day, (which was almost two hours away) ended up leaving at around 9:30 because no one paid attention to us. I was visiting Orlando for the weekend and I'm definitely not going back to that restaurant again, nor will I be recommending it to anyone for sure. The bill was almost 200$ and the whole experience wasn't even worth a fraction of that. There are so many amazing Brazilian steak houses out there and this is definitely not one of them. Utterly disappointing. read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Once again, this Fogo location impressed me. I had a party of 7, and the staff accommodated all of our requests, and the food was outstanding. I highly recommend this location. read more

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Amazing service and great atmosphere, quiet as well. We went during 1p for their happy hour and it did not disappoint us. We experienced great food and service, only reason I took one star off was because we opted for the endless salad bar and one waiter just clocking in wasn't aware, he questioned 2 other associates in front of us who neither was help g us to begin with. To then confront me saying it's only a one time plate that it's not unlimited. I told him we spoke to a different waiter who's been assisting us this whole time and he said normally it's not but we were allowed to granted how slow it was. He took a little to apologize and said he was new. But I just felt the way he questioned and went about it. Instead of straight up coming to us and just asking or asking who was actually assisting us the whole time. Other than that tiny mishap. This was the second time we've gone. First time was when a better experience. So no harm nor foul. Minor learning lesson. Amazing food. Definitely worth the trip. read more

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We stopped in for all you care to eat Sunday Brunch ($53/person) . The food was fantastic! There is a "Yes" or "No" placard you leave on the table when you want more meat - and they won't stop until you flip it over. Their brown sugar bacon was unbelievable. The selection of meats and fruits were outstanding. They also had a mobile mimosa cart traveling around - in case you were parched! Would definitely come back again. read more

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Overall, the food was pretty good and the quality was fine. The salad table and buffet had a lot of variety, including salads, fruits, rice, beans, and lentils. We chose the Indulgent Experience at $90 per person, which includes the churrasco experience plus a dessert and a choice between lobster or crab cake. The meats were good overall, though some could have used a bit more seasoning. The lobster was good, but the crab cake was very greasy and I couldn't eat it. The biggest downside was the service. I understand it's a large restaurant in a tourist area, but our server rarely checked on us and the overall service felt off. The lobster and crab cake arrived almost 40 minutes later, and by then we were already full. We were told this timing is normal, but that should have been communicated upfront. Because of that, I wouldn't recommend the Indulgent Experience. Overall, the food is good but nothing over the top, for the price, I don't find it justifiable. It felt like a tourist trap, and I don't think I would come back read more

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Went for happy hour loved the caipirinhas passionfruit so much!! Tried Picanha burger for the 1st time great quality of meat just too big for me(I love smashed burgers), also tried the chicken sliders the meat was really seasoned the buns were too toasted/hard. I will be back for more read more

Fogo de Chão - Picanha burger - Steakhouses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This was on our bucket list so we decided to finally give it try. Ehhhhh I was disappointed from beginning to end. The variety of food was off to me. Barely any warm sides outside of mashed potatoes and white rice and beans .... The salad and fruit Buffett was not appealing at all. The only good thing was the wine and the creme brûlée. We left still hungry after spending $180 and feeling like we threw money in the trash. I will stick to the competition that is named after a state and country lol ! This was a never again for us. read more

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We went for an happy hour and unfortunately the list that we saw online wasn't what they had in store. Server was ok about it, a small pivot to the new and updated version. We felt kinda rushed and over looked at the bar. New menu has $6 bites we ordered about all the options! Had to order a few things at once due to everything seeming to take a while. The food was really good. Empanadas were probably my fave oh and the fries! I'm 50/50 if I would go back. Service wasn't the best for me read more

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This was our first time trying Fogo de Chao even though we've been to similar restaurants in Orlando. We went on a Saturday and found that they served brunch instead of the typical lunch. This means they have some breakfast items, including mini Belgian waffles and an omelet station. I only got one Belgian waffle since I wanted to leave room for the meat. I actually started with the gaucho serving grilled cheese with honey, which was very good. Then I started on the meat, all of which was very good. The garlic steak was a little too garlicy for my taste, but the filet Mignon and top sirloin were excellent. There were a few times when a gaucho brought some meat that he said was well done, but I said I prefer medium rare, and he said he'd send over that style. Our server, Luciana, was very good. Since we had never been here before, she explained the different options and pricing when we sat done. She was very attentive and was quick to ask if we wanted refills or to take our plates. A few other people also stopped by to ask how everything was going. I suggest going early on Saturday or Sunday, especially since this is in the middle of the International Drive tourist area. And I also recommend making a reservation just in case it's busy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My other suggestion for management: I consider this to be fine dining so I expected a "smart casual" dress code, yet there was a guy wearing a t-shirt and cap, a lady wearing crocs, and a few girls who were dressed in a sports uniform.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The food was very delicious. Some cuts are much better than others. The filet Mignon, garlic sirloin, lamb, and lamb chops reign supreme!! The chicken and ribeye and any cut above medium, were devastatingly dry. The server RENADA WAS AMAZING! Very attentive and friendly. And would go out of her way to find the meat you wanted. The mashed potatoes are awesome. The plantain could be cooked a little harder. And the fries have absolutely zero flavor. Not even salt could salvage them. The star of the salad and sides bar is the candied bacon and corn. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is a great size and the separate areas for the large parties that were taking place were perfect. You could not hear any of the noise.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dress code was all over the place I'm sure because it's a tourist area but I would have liked to see more people dressed the part.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall it was a great experience. My boyfriend couldn't keep up so I'll be back with greedier company. Lol read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Bom Dia! The food from Fogo de Chao cannot be beaten, with their full churassco experience, nothing can go wrong. They offer a variety of meat cuts however you would like it, medium well, well done, etc. The desserts are even more amazing. Truly fresh from beginning to start. There are always servers around to help and provide you the amazing service you deserve, just simply turn your card red to stop the full churassco experience or keep the party going by turning it back to green. The mash potatoes, plantains, fried Yuca, and pan queso were always on rotation because we kept finishing it and asking for more. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Ambiance of this place is definitely one of Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. Literally, Carnival when you walk into this place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. You must try the Salad Baelr! read more

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Fogo de Chao is an international chain of restaurants know for their Southern Brazilian Steakhouse style menu. There are now two Fogo de Chao locations near the Orlando International drive and Disney area. Presently this location is being remodeled to resemble their newest location near O-Town which is a light filled modern aesthetic. I always tell friends and visitors that their market table and side items is the best lunch deal in town (M-F). It features candied bacon, salmon, Italian cold cuts and cheeses so it is not all veggies. My favorite side items are the bananas and fried yuca. Also available are soups, rice and beans and loads of tropical fruit. I recently discovered their loyalty program that is really a great way to sample all their food offerings. Instead of requiring visits to get a reward they offer you free items on your second and third visits. I had my reward expiring so I headed over there for lunch and I got a lobster and shrimp appetizer which was big enough for a table. Wow a $48 value. They frequently have specials which you can learn about through the loyalty emails. This week they were offering a hottest week of the year Caipirinha cocktail for $1. They let me stack both offers. Their cocktails are strong and I enjoyed the passion fruit selection. The remodel is evident if you have been here before or notice the drywall which is allowing the restaurant to remain open while work is progressing. I got the same great service and I did not hear any tools so I suspect they are doing the work in the off hours. I do sometimes feel like the Fogo de Chao servers are disappointed by my order of only the market table. I cannot eat that much food and it is perfect for my appetite. read more

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We ate here one night in late March 2026. It was a last minute decision based on location and pure curiosity. I had dined at the location in Wayne NJ and it wasn't great. After our dinner here all we could say was WOW! The moment we pulled up to the valet and walked into the front door we knew this place was different​. The Hospitality was sincerely polite, and truly welcoming. We got settled at our table and the staff here turned up the service to MAXIMUM. It was like a well trained team all working in perfect harmony to deliver a memorable experience. We were given a quick reorientation of the Fogo experience, and invited to enjoy the buffet of starters. There was an abundance of starters, all beautifully presented, and delicious. The outstanding service continued. We tried the $8 wine special and the wine poured was excellent. Then the skewers of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry started, and didn't stop. Not only were the choices in great abundance, but the flavors and quality of the food exceeded all of our expectations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No wonder the restaurant was busy, but not overcrowded, on a Thursday night at 9pm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We walked out having had a very satisfying experience from start to finish, and I patted myself on the back for having made such a brilliant choice for dining. The Management Team at this restaurant deserves high praise for having such a well trained staff who delivered a true 5 star experience. Anybody who tells me they're going to Disney gets my advice to try this restaurant. I would expect they will not be disappointed!​ read more

We enjoyed the Market Table today. A great value for $18.00 pp. Great quality variety available. Really enjoyed this lunch. Services was very good. Great atmosphere with a great dining experience. Enjoy the photos read more

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Me and my fiancé had Fogo de Chao on the bucket list to try. Last night was the night. The service was good. Our waiter was nice. The restaurant is pretty. It definitely gives off a fine dining vibe. I ordered a glass of the "Grand Selection" Cabernet Sauvignon. It was really good. They have a buffet bar of fruit, salad, rice and black beans. I enjoyed the pineapple slices and salad with Italian dressing. I had a few rounds of meat and mashed potatoes. I noticed there wasn't a choice in which internal temperature the meat we wanted. I wish there were more side options with the meal. It's hard not to compare Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse to Texas de Brazil. They are on 2 different levels. Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse is 2-3 stars and Texas de Brazil is 5 stars. read more

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- [[HIGHLIGHT]]The menu they gave us had food stains on it in quite a few places.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When I brought this to the attention of the server, they didn't understand why I was saying. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were also food and items underneath tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] With paying $72 per person, you'd expect a closer attention to details. - Some of meats were quite salty. Amazed though that ribeye and other tender beef's were offered. Lots of chicken and sausage, though you expected a more top tier steaks due to the price per person. - Lamb was cooked very well. Tender with good seasoning. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Furniture was fitting for the theme and music was nice, right level of volume so you can hear the person across the table without yelling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - [[HIGHLIGHT]]I believe you can always get a sense of the cleanliness of a restaurant by the state of its restrooms. We gave them a 5.5/10 due the trash laying around, toilet sit half siding off, screws missing on the coat hanger behind the stall door and dirty floors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They lack the attention to detail which should match the atmosphere and price point.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - Could I say that I would return, sadly no. There are other venues in Orlando that offer a similar menu that are worth trying. read more

Fogo de Chão - Dirty floors. Not a good thing to see. - Steakhouses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed. You would think that when you are spending over $70 for a meal, you would get good service as well as decent food. Fogo de Ciao did not deliver on either. We arrived at the restaurant and were seated fairly quickly for a 5:15 pm reservation. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere of the restaurant when we walked in was quiet and it was not overly crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Upon being seated, the waitress came out and explained the menu which was very straightforward. We then went up to the salad bar, we were met with options that were disappointing. We have been to most of the major Brazilian steakhouses in Florida including Rodizio Grill, Texas de Brazil, and Terra Gaucha multiple times. After returning to our table, a gaucha came to the table with lamb, which we declined. About 5 to 10 minutes later more meats started rolling out and everything was mediocre at best. Meats were either super undercooked when we asked for medium rare to medium, or were heavily under or over seasoned. Additionally, after about 25 minutes into the meal, we still had not received our mashed potatoes or yucca fries with bananas. We had asked the gauchas about the different cuts of meats that were offered, and none of our questions were answered. I had asked what the different types of beef options were, and repeatedly was just given the answer of that they offer beef, chicken, pork, and some seafood. After being told that multiple times, I was just very frustrated and wanted to leave. Earlier in the meal, I had also requested more cheese bread which never came. After sitting there for some time and just being met with disappointment after disappointment, we requested the check. It took about 10 minutes to get our check. You would think that if they're wanting to make money and cash out that you would get it instantly, but of course that was delayed as well. Not once were we asked by the waitress what meats we wanted and not once were our waters topped off. Not once did this Brazilian steakhouse experience live up to the other competitors. For how much it cost for one to dine here, I would not ever recommend this to anyone considering. You could just go up the road and you would be at Texas de Brazil where you would get much better service and food. Even if things were to be improved upon by management and food quality, I most likely would not return. Once again, I am not mad. I am just extremely disappointed. I hope this restaurant improves so that no future patrons have the dissatisfaction that we did. read more

I went to Fogo de Chão for the Champagne & Churrasco Event and it was amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They had live music which was a nice touch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was great, from the hostess to the server. The Churrasco was so delicious and the crab cake perfection. I also really enjoyed the bat bites. The champagne selection was excellent and the Mistletoe Spritz Cocktail was wonderful! Overall I would definitely recommend Fogo de Chão. read more

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I usually never like to speak ill on an establishment especially when they are busy and doing their best but this was not doing their best. This night was supposed to be a special night for me and my fiancé asking my best friend to be my maid of honor and instead we had to change plans because the night was lacking. The service was the worst part of it all, our server brought us drinks and we never saw him again, never filled our glasses never asked us for our dessert option we had to get a manager to help. There was no apology or anything to better the night. The meat options were scarce unless you asked for a specific cut. The sides as well, there were side items that we knew nothing about until we saw other people asking for it. We had asked a server that had special cheese with honey for an order of some because he was out, he replied and said right away, and never came back! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was so busy full of different parties but not enough servers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The tables felt so close I had to keep moving my chair in so people could walk around us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tables on top of tables after paying almost $90 for a meal was not appropriate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I felt like I was in Applebees not at a nice restaurant. The other issue we had was the temp of the meats, my fiancé would ask for medium to well done and they would just cut him a rare piece of meat and not come back with the temp he wanted. The salad bar was the only highlight of the night with the delicious bacon and cheese breads. I would not recommend this place solely based on the customer service provided. There are much better steakhouses that are at the same price range with better service. read more

Fogo de Chão - Creme Cheesecake Brulee - Steakhouses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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First time eating at this restaurant. It was my anniversary and was treated very well from the valet to the end of my experience. Food kept on coming and it was all delicious and fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was clean ambiance was beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Fogo de Chão - Outdoor seating and main entrance - Steakhouses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I am a loyal Fogo customer and when I found out there was one a fairly close to where I am working in Orlando I made the 28 minute walk each way from my hotel to visit the bar for their great all day happy hour. Not only did my burger take 25 minutes it came out greasy, cold and the bun as hard as a rock and almost unedible. I was starving and my blood sugar was dropping so I did eat a quarter of it, mainly the greasy meat. Not to mention I didn't have any cutlery or a napkin and the female server didn't even say two words when she slid a fork and a knife and then a napkin over. The bill came and the burger was still on it even though 3/4 of it went back and the server knew of the situation. read more

Fogo is always great and this was no exception. Excellent food and service. Very attentive to meat requests. Always a fun time at fogo with great food. Highly recommend the pineapple drink they make at your table. Very good. Also get the papaya cream dessert thing. Papaya helps digest meat so obviously it is helpful after eating here lol. read more

Texas de Brazil is for sure better all around, meat quality wise, salad buffet, and service. Best example of showing the difference is Texas' Lobster Bisque to Fogo's Lentil Soup. The most off putting part is the wait staff scamming you into paying for water. They ask "still or sparkling?" and quickly put the $8 opened bottle of water on your table. Almost every table got scammed into unknowingly buying at least one. Make sure when you're asked to just say tap, even though they don't mention that option. read more

Never a dull moment with the friendly staff and non stop cuisine! The buffet was beautifully stocked and thoughtfully organized. I love it here. read more

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Fast service. Complimentary valet parking. Food is super fresh and high quality. The bone marrow is amazing and affordable price. Very clean and ambiance is spacious. read more

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Went on Sunday night, restaurant was like full but didn't had an great server, sides were a bit cold, they didn't replace the buffet often (couldn't have the beef tartar because they didn't replace). Ambience it's good as always but service wasn't even good yesterday, even some cuts they cut a huge read more

Fogo de Chão - What was that size? - Steakhouses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We had a wonderful, albeit extremely expensive meal, at Fogo de Chão--a Brazilian steakhouse in Orlando. (Thank goodness for gift certificates.) The premise of this chain is all-you-can-eat meat and to that end they have waiters roaming around continuously with various kinds and cuts which they slice for you table side. My husband and son preferred some meats over others, but overall they enjoyed the variety. This quasi vegetarian opted for Chilean sea bass but honestly I didn't even need it because the salad bar is phenomenal. A true cornucopia of deliciousness. They also bring fried plantains, Brazilian cheese bread and mashed potatoes to the table which you can reorder as needed. The mashed potatoes were exceptional. We had some very tasty wine with dinner, mocktails and my hubby had a traditional Brazilian cocktail for his birthday. We also split two yummy desserts: tres leches cake and molten chocolate lava; and ended with port and generous double espressos all around. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor inside the restaurant is elegant and the service impeccable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We probably won't be going back too often given the expense, but it was a fun, unique experience and I'm very glad I finally got to go. read more

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The food was delicious and service excellent. We were very pleased with the selection of food...

For the celebration of my birthday this year my party of 4 visited this Fogo de Chao location on International Drive in Orlando. I've eaten at Brazilian steak houses before but this was by far my best experience. The staff frequently checked on us and made sure we were getting everything we wanted. Several times they made sure the specific meats we desired were brought to our table. All of the food was fresh and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was pleasant and the pace of service was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend this restaurant and I will return again in the future. We had a great time. read more

Horrible service! Horrible experience! Stay away from this restaurant! From the moment we were seated by the hostess to the experience from the server, it was unpleasant. read more

I made a reservation for a milestone birthday through your website for a party of eight and noted the celebration in advance, including that I would cover a birthday dessert. From the moment we arrived, the experience was disorganized and disappointing. We waited over five minutes at an unattended host stand before being acknowledged. When greeted, we were dismissively sent to the bar instead of being seated. At the bar, drinks were slow and inaccurate. One cocktail took roughly 15 minutes to arrive and was made incorrectly, despite being clearly ordered. By the time it arrived, we were already being called to the table. Once seated, we waited another 10 minutes before anyone acknowledged us. Eventually, a server assistant--not our actual server--came by, explained the restaurant (poorly), and took drink orders. Water took another 10 minutes to arrive, and drinks didn't come until more than 30 minutes into the meal. The assistant apologized multiple times for bar delays, but the issue persisted. The food itself was good and met expectations, but service never caught up. Drinks arrived so late that additional rounds--which we would have ordered--never happened. Mid-meal, the server assistant unexpectedly asked how we wanted to split the check, without prompting. This was disruptive and inappropriate while guests were still eating and before dessert was discussed. I had to step away to find someone to ensure the bill was handled correctly. At that point--near the end of a nearly $1,000 meal--I finally met our actual server for the first time. We had not been introduced, greeted, or checked on by her at any point earlier in the service. This was extremely surprising given the price point. Additionally, the birthday note included in the reservation was clearly never communicated to the service team. Dessert only appeared after I specifically mentioned it, and even then, it felt like an afterthought. No manager touched the table during the entire experience. There was no opportunity for issues to be identified or corrected in real time. I have dined at another location of this restaurant and had the opposite experience--attentive, professional, and absolutely worth the cost. This visit was not even close. The level of service did not justify the pricing in any way. This was a chain of failures across hosting, service, and management. While the food delivered, the service was frankly unacceptable and I could never recommend anyone spend that amount of money at this location. The service was sub par to a local sports bar but at 100+ a head. I hope corporate leadership reviews how experiences like this are allowed to happen and how poorly they are responded to, because this was deeply disappointing and not representative of what your brand should stand for. You lost what was a prior fan read more

Review: Fogo de Chão (International Drive) I came to Fogo de Chão expecting a premium experience, but it ended up feeling like an overpriced tourist stop. The steak was overly salty, and I could literally see where it had been handled roughly--hardly the quality control you'd expect at this price point. The lobster tail also disappointed: it tasted like it had been frozen and was on the small side, though I'll give credit where it's due--it was buttery and well-prepared for what it was. A few things did land. The mojito was spot on, and the cheesecake was genuinely excellent--easily the best part of the meal. That said, the value just isn't there. At around $100 per person, this felt like a dressed-up Ponderosa on I-Drive, trading on hype rather than delivering a refined dining experience. The dining room atmosphere leaned heavily tourist-heavy, with too many guests in sweaty T-shirts and jeans--more theme-park energy than upscale steakhouse. The one bright spot was Valentina, our waitress. She was attentive, professional, and the only person who made the service feel remotely worth it. Frankly, she deserved the entire $40 tip, because the rest of the staff--including the manager--were unhelpful and disengaged. The manager seemed more focused on socializing and "hobnobbing" than ensuring guests were taken care of. Bottom line: not worth the hype. If I'm spending that kind of money, I'll go down the street to Charlie's Steak House and get a real ribeye. read more

This place is amazing. But I'm also a Yelp elite so I'm gonna give this place a very open minded review. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon walking in there you're greeted and the place is well decorated and it's very luxurious looking.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a humongous salad bar, which none of us are there for that. The food is brought out in. I'm not sure exactly what order, but it is definitely brought out in kind of a chaotic kind of fashion and we are there with a large group and so we were in the back room and we were brought food, but it was no methodical way of bringing it out so they would bring it to one side of the table and then also and shut out and go somewhere else with it and you're like whoa. What about us and so it was kind of strange the way they do that and then the top it off. They also bring out the best meat at the very end when you were completely full and so it's just an odd strange way of doing things but I get it. It's to save money and not bring out the best cuts in the beginning. Overall, I think this place is well worth the money and I think that we have a great time whenever we come here I just wish that there was more options when it comes to bringing out the better meats early, but I get it and I also wish that they also did it the more of a methodical way where everybody has a chance at something versus I didn't see it. They went out of their room so fast and I never saw it again. Overall, I still give it a five out of five read more

Food was great, we have no complaints about all the meats and appetizers we got to try during our visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And the restaurant itself was very pretty and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But the service nearly ruined the experience for us. We had a reservation and when we walked in, the hostess was incredibly dismissive; she called out a party ahead of us and when they didn't appear, she decided we could be sat instead. We were sat close to the host stand, and she spent nearly the whole time playing with the plant nearby or chatting with other employees as they passed. Our server (who did not introduce himself) was just as dismissive; he rushed through the introduction of the menu, stopped by to aggressively refill our waters (slamming our glasses as he set them down), and never once came by to ask about our experience. Two other waitresses took over for him after he vanished to the back of the dining room; one of the waitresses appeared to be training, and both of these ladies were far friendlier and more attentive than our original waiter. The meat cutter servers were great, they circled all the tables throughout the whole lunch period. As good as the food was and even with the kinder waitresses at the end of our dining time, the experience as a whole was not redeemed and we won't be coming back. read more

Fogo is the best restaurant on international drive. Best steakhouse ever !!!!!!!! Make sure you try the picanha 'n

Came with a group of 4 friends. We made reservations, so getting to our table and being seated was very fast. The food was delicious, as always. The meat quality is simply DIVINE and the sides buffet always hits the right spot. Giving 3 stars because the service was sub-par. We were seated directly next to the exit of the kitchen, so we were able to see each meat leave the kitchen, each looking heavenly. However, by the time the meat master (my personal name for the meat carvers) got around to our table, they either didn't stop at all or they didn't have enough to serve us. Then, they would say that they would get more from the kitchen, and we wouldn't see them again for 20 minutes. Even when we requested something specific from our server, it took more than 30 minutes to finally make our way around to us. This definitely took away from the experience and enjoyability. read more

I understand that this restaurant is very busy and popular, but that does not excuse the poor service we received. After we were seated, we started with one waitress and placed all of our orders with her. Without any communication, another waitress took over our table and did not seem to know who had ordered what. Two people in my party never received the meals they requested (salmon and lobster) and ended up canceling their orders altogether. On top of that, we waited over 20-25 minutes just to get our checks. I had to personally ask for a manager, and when they finally came over, they were very nonchalant and did not seem to care about our experience at all. For such a popular restaurant, the lack of organization and concern for guests was extremely disappointing. read more

The food here is always amazing. We go to a Fogo at least a couple of times a year. The service is always good, unless you're there for magical dining, which I've done once and will never do again. We clearly got the third class treatment since they knew we were paying less. The meats didn't come around at all and we had to request the meat, and even then it took a while for it to come around. Overall I felt very neglected, all of which did not happen when I was paying full price. For this one experience alone I held back a few stars and have since started going to another Fogo. The interior could use an update, but I do love the layout with the buffet in the center as an island, as opposed other layouts I've seen in other Fogos read more