We visited this location unexpectedly for date night. Before ordering the waiter offered us an infused drink. As an appetizer we ordered the cheese balls which a typical traditional Brazilian appetizer. They were good but not as great as I expected it to be. For our main we ordered a tomahawk, lobster mac and cheese and potatoes with cheese. The steak and the sides were amazing. The portions are great for the sides and you'll end up taking some home depending on your appetite. read more

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We left Fogo de Chão at Garden State Plaza extremely disappointed. Upon being seated, we were quickly steered toward the Full Churrasco ($74/person) experience, which is advertised as including premium cuts such as Picanha, Bone-In Ribeye, Lamb Chops, Filet, and more. Unfortunately, the reality did not match the marketing. Instead of being offered these premium selections, we were repeatedly served chicken and lower-cost meats, which filled us up long before we had a chance to try many of the cuts prominently featured on the menu. To make matters worse, when one of the premium cuts finally came around, my wife became full and saved a portion to take home. We were then told by the manager that we could not take it to go because they consider themselves a "buffet-style restaurant." This was surprising, as nowhere during the ordering process was this clearly explained, nor is that the dining experience they promote. We paid $74 per person expecting to enjoy the meats advertised and reasonably assumed that any uneaten portion of food we had already been served could be taken home. The manager repeatedly stated that it was their policy and even acknowledged that the food would be thrown away rather than allowing us to take home what we had paid for. That was frustrating and wasteful. The service only added to the disappointment. Our waitress lacked personality, provided very little explanation of how the dining experience worked, and failed to mention the no-takeout policy before encouraging us to order the most expensive option on the menu. Had these policies and limitations been clearly communicated upfront, our expectations would have been very different. For the price charged, the experience felt misleading, the service was poor, and the value simply wasn't there. We will not be returning. read more

Fogo de Chão - Menu - Brazilian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

This is a Father's Day review as reservations were NOT honored on time. Place was jammed and tons of people waiting outside doors to get to their booked spots. They had to bring out apps to help people curb their hunger while waiting forever. This was detrimental to many families as elderly often are diabetic or handicapped and we saw many walking with canes begging to be seated as we also pleaded 2 were diabetic in our family and 45 min past booking wasn't acceptable as we would have went elsewhere . Anyway we sat and it took another 45 mins for meat to show up. We waited on long line for buffet which was decent quality . First meat was 45 mins but flow was more like 1.15hrs. Good quality and taste but it took 2 hrs to get a slice of pineapple and then we stopped waiter carrying he argued with us he had to bring it to next level. Understand Father's Day very busy time and best to try on a non holiday, but considering this is a worldwide chain they should have been better organized. We won't be returning as Newark has better Brazilian BBQ spots and don't ever treat their customer this way. $500 btw for 4 people ! read more

The place it's really fun! It's loud though something to keep in mind and you need to be ready to eat a lot. if you choose the option of eat all types of meat they comes around constantly giving you meat. Until you flip to red the circle card on your table. They also have plenty selection if you prefer to eat more clean and light food. Also the bar area where you get all the salads, cold cuts, etc it's phenomenal with lots of sections for everyone. One thing I would change when I'll go back don't say yes for every meat they offer you. select the good ones of your preference or asked them for it. Example ( filled mignon) well done/ medium well/ or rare wish to me they look all almost rare not my style so make sure you tell them. They're very helpful and calls each other's to serve. Dessert we didn't have it because honestly we ate so much and our dessert was the grilled pineapple they had going around in the kebab style cutting who ever wanted. It was the BEST!!!! Caramelize pineapple on the grilled with brown sugar and cinnamon so delicious. We had an amazing time as a family together for Father's Day! read more

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- Dined with a group for a birthday celebration with a 6:30p reservation on a Thursday evening; the restaurant was fairly lively when we arrived, with many families dining with young children--it's worth noting that for the full churrasco experience, children ages 6 and under eat free, while those ages 7-12 dine at half price - The dining room is spacious and dimly lit, creating a warm atmosphere that feels well-suited for date nights and special occasions - Service was a highlight of the experience--our waitstaff checked in frequently to refill drinks, clear plates, and ensure our table was well attended to; the gauchos were also very attentive, making regular rounds with a steady variety of meat selections - The market table offered a good assortment of cured meats, cheeses, cold salads, vegetables, fruits, rice, and beans; while there was plenty of variety, several items needed replenishment during my visits, which limited some of the available selections at times - The meats were generally well-seasoned and flavorful--however, some cuts were not as tender as expected; the picanha was easily the standout, offering the best combination of flavor, texture, and consistency - Grilled pineapple is available, but we had to specifically request it and waited quite a while before it arrived; unfortunately, it was just okay--the pineapple seemed under-ripe, lacking the sweetness and soft texture that typically make this item a favorite - The Brazilian lemonade, made with sweetened condensed milk, was refreshing and delicious and ended up being one of the highlights of the meal - For dessert, we sampled the cheesecake, chocolate cake, and key lime pie; while each dessert was rich and generously portioned, they were noticeably sweet and had a somewhat gritty texture that wasn't particularly appealing - One area that could use attention is the flooring near the market table and the walkway leading to the restrooms, both of which were noticeably slippery during our visit read more

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Not sure what happened here, the quality isn't the same. Almost all the meats were overly salty and flavorless. I don't know if it's because they have a deal going on that the quality has gone down? The pork belly was example can't hold on it's own. Almost every meat I had to use the fig jam to make it edible. read more

Fogo de Chão - Lamb chops - Brazilian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Diana @ Bar. Service. Appy. Food. Dessert. Mixed Drinks. Beer. Need I say more other than yes. read more

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We took my wife out for a belated Mother's Day dinner celebration, and it was such a wonderful surprise! Fogo truly got everything right this time--a complete turnaround from our last visit. Our server was attentive and thoughtful, regularly refilling our water, bringing more of that delicious cheese bread, and clearing dishes without being asked. The meat server kept coming around with fresh batches and kindly checking if we'd like another round. It was truly a night-and-day experience--we almost thought we were at a different restaurant! Manager Joseph also made the evening special by warmly greeting each table and checking in on how everyone was doing. Without a doubt, 5 stars--and you've definitely earned a loyal customer in us! read more

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For a mall location, the interior of Fogo de Chão is surprisingly upscale -- you really feel like you've stepped into a fine dining restaurant. The ambiance is elegant, lively, and definitely sets the tone for a special meal. That said, the cost is very expensive. At $73 per person for the Full Churrasco Experience, even with it being all-you-can-eat, it can feel a bit steep especially when you're only getting one slice of meat each time the gauchos come by. The staff does come around frequently, which I appreciated since it never felt like they were trying to delay service or keep the portions tiny. The Market Table is a mix of hits and misses. Some items are really good; I loved all the cheeses, dried meats, and peppers, especially when you want a break from the meat. But there are also quite a few mediocre items that feel like filler. The sides included with the meal yuca fries and mashed potatoes were unfortunately cold, which was disappointing since so many offerings at the Market Table are also chilled. A couple of hot, fresh sides would really elevate the experience. Overall, we did enjoy our evening here: great service, beautiful atmosphere, tasty meats. But for what's provided, I feel the price should be closer to $50 per person. At $73, the value just doesn't totally align with the cost. read more

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I love Fogo de Chão and usually go for special occasions or group outings. This time my husband and I went for our anniversary, and overall we had a nice meal. We did the churrasco experience, and while the service was definitely on the slower side, we still enjoyed the food. They took a while to come by with the different cuts of steaks so that made me take away a star, we also asked for a certain cut to come out again and it never did. This wouldn't be my top Fogo location, it's smaller than others and being inside the mall takes away a bit of the ambiance , but it's still a good option if this is the closest Fogo to you. read more

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i was here two weeks ago on a saturday for dinner. let me tell you i always pass it when i'm at the mall and it was my first time i actually decided to go in. and i had the best experience. me and my friend were seated by the bar area and ordered some shareable plates and drinks. i will say we left leaving full and happy. also loved the decor and ambiance. i will definitely be going back to try other things on the menu. read more

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I experienced their wonderful bar happy hour menu since I'm not a big eater. The bartender Paola was great. She actually gave recommendations when I couldn't decide between two items. She made fabulous drinks. I tried Superfruit Lemonade (VeeV Açai Spirit, Grand Marnier, fresh strawberry, blueberry, lemon) I thought I left something behind so I called. The general manager Marcos actually answered the phone & was extremely helpful in resolving my issue right at that moment. I would definitely return based on the service & atmosphere. I ordered The Bone* (Gluten Free Large Beef Rib, chimichurri sauce) I was disappointed with the amount of fat that was on it. The flavor however was excellent. read more

Fogo de Chão - The fat that I described in my review. You have to admit that is a lot of fat. The bartender did take it off my bill - Brazilian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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I love this place but I went here Tuesday & they didn't have filet mignon which was crazy because how tf you don't have steak when you're a steakhouse & then it's a Tuesday so it's not like it it was crazy busy & they sold out but it pissed me tf off. I was ready to leave simply because they didn't have the main thing I went there for. read more

I was craving steak yesterday but had to work late, so I ordered dinner from Fogo de Chao. It was delicious! I ordered the bacon wrapped steak. For the two sides I picked the apple salad and the mozzarella caprese. I was impressed! For a takeout meal it was extremely good and packaged extremely well. Delivery was very quick. I was definitely satisfied. read more

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Lots of options for food, if you like different varieties of meats. Service was good. Staff was informative on the different options. Enjoyed dinner with the family. Reservations are recommended because this place can get busy especially on weekends. read more

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We were a party of 14 and in that mix there was a special needs 14 yr old who was obviously a special needs child. I ordered the full churrasco for her and as the meat started to arrive, I instructed the server to place it on my plate since she could not grab it, so I can cut it for her and her younger sister who was also asking me to cut it, so they would be able to eat it. But, Very quickly and abrupt our waitress came and whisper, you will not be able to eat the serving you order, you have to pay per person for the full churrasco. I looked at her and told her she's special needs I need to cut her food. Then, disappeared with no explanation or never came back to clarify- I didn't know if I was going to get my original order, I also wanted to get an extra plate to put my kids bones so she didn't keep thinking I wanted to eat my kids food.. At this point it was just sad that either a manager made that call to instruct her to go tell me this.. or to train her to be so hasty and harsh and assume that everyone wants free meat. I don't mind rules but you have to be able to use common sense for every situation. There has to be some kind of flexibility- as a mom and as a mom to a special needs child I felt watched like a guard and uncomfortable that I in some way couldn't touch my kids meat or else I would get reprimanded. What I order was delish, the market place was Ok, dessert was delicious as well. I wish I can say the same about the service. The food was the only reason I made it a 3 since that interaction was horrible especially after a hard day of work -- read more

Came here for my anniversary and we loved it once again. The staff is extremely friendly and the ambiance is so chill and relaxed. The food is always fresh and delicious and just keeps coming. The buffet table has some great options and I particularly loved the lentil soup. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Dined here for an event on the second level a few months ago and it was great! The capirinas absolutely delicious! Lemonade just as tasty! Food, service and ambience -awesome. An upscale feel in GSP not bad at all. Very spacious, tow bars and a variety of dishes. Keep in mind that it's. Brazilian venue-lots of meats but you can opt for all you can eat or order preferred entrees. Will definitely return. read more

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I know this place has been open awhile, never wanted to go until a friend recommended it. Whelp. Not worth it. Bland flavorless food. Server was too busy flirting with the female staff to offer service. I don't get the how they are so busy? The only redeeming quality is that kids are free and Michael the Filipino supervisor. Stellar service, kind and funny. read more

I don't even know where to start, but let me just put it this way, super disappointed. We went midweek and the restaurant was pretty empty. It is an absolutely huge space and nicely decorated inside. I could see having parties here or attending with a large group of friends. We started up with one waitress, who didn't seem to be able to answer any of our questions and then she disappeared and then we eventually got somebody else. Not sure what happened there. They say you will get an offering of 14 different meats, but we counted only 6. For the amount of money you are paying this was so not worth it. Also, we prefer our meat medium rare and every time they came by they offered us well done meat only. When we inquired about medium rare, they said they will have that and come back around, but they never did. I also don't know if something I ate was off, could have been from the salad bar, which was mediocre, but out of nowhere I got violently ill and had to run to the restroom to throw up. When we got home, my husband also felt off. We didn't even overindulge in the meat. Will not be back. read more

The food was delicious. Service great. Staff very friendly, welcoming. Ambiance perfect for a birthday celebration. Memorable experience. read more

Fogo de Chão - Celebrated my nephew's birthday! We enjoyed tasting all the delicious meat. The staff are also accommodating, friendly especially Otavio. - Brazilian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Sadly this was a disappointing experience - came here with my family to celebrate a graduation and this is probably our 5th time coming here. We have always had a great experience but last night was not good at all. Quality of food and service has really gone down ! At first the same two cuts of meat kept coming to our table and then we waited for 30-40 minutes for any meat at all to come by our table- of course the market table is open and that was all good but we didn't pay 80 per person for the salad bar- we went to rodizio for the meat. They started clearing our table and we were still waiting for meat- actually they didn't even bring their grilled cheese and honey over to the table. The yuca fries were overly salted and the cheese bread was not as tasty either. I hope they go back to the way they were because it was 100% better before. read more

Service was awful! This is our second time here and horrible service last time too, it wasn't a fluke! We had to get our own plates after our appetizers, we didn't get any napkins, husbands had to grab off another table. After we turned our cards over to green banrely got any people with the meats over here. Just an awful experience! Go to Texas De Brazil 1000000% better! read more

Fogo de Chao is where it's at with the steakhouse experience. I'm speaking for both the Paramus and the Wayne experiences, but they come out with all sorts of meats and the salad/side bar is plentiful of options. I would recommend coming thru for the weekend brunch because of the breakfast choice that they have. They actually make omelets on demand in front of you! But if you're doing it on the afternoon-evening, they may make you table side capirinhas! Anyway, love it love it love it! Please give it a look and make sure to ask for ALL of the meats, even if it may not seem that they have it! They might have it! read more

The today's outdoor temperature was touching 104 Deg., F, and we felt like having chilled seafood rather than heavier meat dishes. Fogo de Chao offers an enticing, by description, seafood tower at $112, plus tax, plus tip. After tasting the seafood offering, I can officially state: This was the worst (I repeat in case somebody missed it, the worst) meal we have had in at least 10 years. All of our seafood tasted like it was boiled many months ago and kept frozen since. It was so tasteless that we asked for ketchup to generate some, any taste. To no avail. The best imaginable comparison I can make, taste-wise, is to eating grass after it was sprayed against crabgrass. I strongly advise against eating either grass or seafood at Fogo de Chao. After we complained describing the food as HORRIBLE, the server responded by: "I will let them know". "Them" have never materialized. I regret now for not asking that the manager taste this abomination of the food. We were so disgusted that we did not want to remain in the restaurant any longer. We paid the bill and left. Not a soul uttered an apology while we exited. I reiterate, the WORST seafood that I can remember is at Fogo de Chao at Paramus Mall. read more

Skip it. Look elsewhere. Do not come here for steaks. You will be disappointed. I ordered a tomahawk steak to share with my wife, and the steak was medium to small in size. The menu says it serves 2 to 4 people, which is very misleading. The sides were an insult. The menu says it comes with plantains, yuca fries, and mashed potatoes. What arrived was one banana cut in half and four tiny strips of yuca, each about the size of an Orbit chewing gum. The mashed potatoes were spread thin on the plate, like butter on toast. The only good thing about this place is the interior decor. That is it. Overall, the food is horrendous. Go elsewhere and save your money. read more

The steak is excellent. And so is their salad bar. The service is good. And the ambiance is great. They have so many great things on the menu. Everyone should try it once. read more

Took my husband to Fogo de Chão for his birthday after wanting to go for sometime and my experience exceeded my expectations! Upon walking into the restaurant, I was in awe by the gorgeous interior design as it had a very lavish feel. We decided to do the full rodizio experience which came out to $70 pp. It includes the market table which had a phenomenal, large variety of fruits, cheeses, meats, salads, rice and beans and more! In addition, you receive 4 family style sides: maduros, polenta, garlic mashed potatoes and Pão de queijo. & the sides were just as delicious as the meat. We ate bacon wrapped chicken & steak, picanha, sausage & more that I can't remember but the list of meats that comes around is extensive. In addition, their staff is phenomenal. We were constantly being checked in on- but not in an overbearing way. They came with clean plates when needed & cleared dishes often, when necessary. My husband and I were full from our dinners, but one of the servers insisted we get a dessert because it is complimentary on your bday. We picked the papaya cream & it was unlike anything I've ever tasted! They blend papaya with vanilla ice cream and it was refreshing & not too sweet! definitely recommend (it also was only 240 calories - way less than any of the other desserts offered) Highlights: food, service, ambiance, parking (located in garden state plaza so ample parking) Thank you Fogo de Chão for making my husbands bday a memorable one! We will be back! read more

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We had a lovely meal - our server Matias was very attentive, asking us what else we would like and having it sent our way promptly. Very patient w our five year old. read more

I placed an order through DoorDash -- this was only my second time ordering -- and once again, the experience was terrible. The food arrived incomplete. I specifically ordered my steak medium rare, but it was packed well done. They completely forgot the rice and salad. I also ordered one pound of chicken legs, but they only sent three small pieces. On top of that, the packaging was awful. Whoever is in charge of preparing the takeout orders is extremely careless and clearly not paying attention, because nothing was done according to the order. This is absolutely unacceptable. I do not recommend ordering takeout from this place under any circumstances. read more

Let me just say I didn't feel like meat when we ate at Fogo de Chao. You really need to be in a carnivorous mood to dine at a Brazilian steak house. Our server was really nice and the young man who went table to table selling some "healthy" alcoholic beverage was really passionate about his product. We bought one from him...it was good. I also loved my passion fruit caipirinha. If we'd just had drinks at the bar and cheese bread, this would be a 5 star review. But my fish entree I ordered was overpriced and not good. The three others in my party did the rodizio. 2 did the full monte and 1 did the single all you can eat choice. This was REALLY expensive and they said the cuts of meat weren't the best. 2 of them were sick after...not sure if it was the rodizio or something on the salad bar. I found the salad bar to be meh compared to other Brazilian steakhouses. The restaurant itself is a beautiful, glitzy new space in the Garden State Plaza. read more

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This place absolutely sucks. Service sucks, service really sucks. Drinks suck. Ordered double expresso was watered down coffee like when you forget to put new capsule in coffee machine 3 of us finished eating before my wife's meat finally came out after complaining. Took 5 minutes to find help with complaint, which there were many. Took 30 minutes waiting on 2nd cocktail for wife. Service sucked anus. Food mediocre at best. To top it off they removed my reservation from OpenTable so I couldn't leave a review. That tells you how bad this place sucks. Super disappointing. My Friend and I ordered 2 of the same beers. Mine was warm his was cold. Had to send back. This was one horrific experience. The service sucks. read more

For the price point, Fogo de Chao missed the mark. We made reservations for Christmas dinner. We were sat at the small tables right next to the bar. The music was incredibly loud and we were constantly surrounded by people either walking by or standing and talking next to our table. Our water glasses were dirty and there was food on my seat. The paper menu was covered in stains. It took over 10 minutes for someone to greet us and take our order. They asked if it was our first time there, we said it was and then they proceeded to poorly explain how everything works. We ordered entrees thinking that we would just get one serving of meat, sides and unlimited salad bar. This is not the case. The entrees just allow unlimited servings of the one style of meat you pick. Waiting for the one server with your style of meat was unpleasant because they were scarce. Once we got the meat, it was pretty good. The tableside upselling is tacky, but we did purchase the $27 "jumbo" shrimp cocktail. The shrimp had a weird texture and were not fully cleaned. We received the sides way before we found the server with our style meat. The mashed potatoes were a soupy texture. The fried polenta was stale. The mini popover were raw in the middle. We ordered a bottle of wine and the wine service is very formal. The bottle was presented, cork was offered - the whole show. That was nice. I ordered a specific ice wine with desert and was given a different one because they were out of the one i ordered. I questioned the server and the manager was very dismissive and snobby - he said they gave me a "better one". I would have appreciated being told that before being given something random that I didn't order. Overall, the price does not match the quality offered. I don't think I've ever been so uncomfortable, confused and disappointed in a holiday dining experience before. read more

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My wife and I were invited here for her company holiday party. The vibes are very boujee and definitely don't look like you're in Paramus once you're inside. All of the food was phenomenal! The service was great as the servers came around with food every few minutes as long as the card indicated to do so. read more

Fogo de Chão - Dinner Menu - Brazilian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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Third time here. Service has improved immensely, night and day compared to 1 year ago. Staff very attentive, example: asked multiple times if we wanted fresh plates, checked water drink levels, etc. Before today was not sure would come again but third time was the charm! Clearly they worked to improve service level and were successful. Meats nearly all perfect, just the Chimichuri chicken was dry, but all the rest were great. Watch their website for special fixed price nights $49 for what seemed to be nearly the full menu! It included the chocolate brigadoon slice [image included] which also was tasty. read more

Fogo de Chão - Chocolate Brigadeiro - Brazilian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Our reservation was at 7:15. We got here at 7:15. It's currently 7:53 and we're standing outside with a mob of people like we're waiting at ihop. This is unacceptable. Hopefully the wait is worth it. I'm not hopeful! read more

Friendly but somewhat unfocused service, nice decor at a conveniently location right by the main entrance to the mall, nice decor, but to be honest, it absolutely doesn't match the price point, not even close. The food is ok but nothing to write home about, and quite frankly if I can eat better in my own kitchen, why pay this much when there are other much better steakhouses in local reach? It's not horrible, mind you, but at those prices and better priced options at better taste in reach, it would have to taste WAYYY better to motivate me to want to come back. Sorry, but cannot recommend. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

This is the third location of Fogo De Chao that we've been to. I normally really enjoy the food and service in each visit but there was something off about the floor plan of this venue. (We've been to NYC, Orlando and now Paramus) The extra seating on the left of the restaurant just gets not so great access to the market table. You will need to go down 5 or 6 steps of stairs before you get to the table. The selection of the market table also felt smaller compared to the one in NYC. The steak selection is also fewer and we felt like the options were just not flowing properly to where we were seated. If we were to drive half hour to go Bergen county, we might as well drive to NYC as the vibe is on the higher end and service is better. read more

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The ambiance is great for date night. The service is good, but they do not check back on you enough. But unfortunately it lacks in the food department. While the cuts of meat taste delicious they do not come around enough. We had to be flagging down the guys with the skewers. And they don't come around with the cuts worth the wait very often. They keep coming around with chicken. Only came around once with picanha and NEVER with filet mignon. The salad bar has variety, but it is not too good. Could definitely have more fruits and actual sides not just salad toppings. The rice and beans were cold. It was tasty, but cold. Perhaps it was because it was extremely cold inside of the restaurant. I had to put my jacket back on, which is insane in a restaurant. However, the drinks were amazing! Will definitely be back during their happy hour to sit at the bar and have a drink. read more

So this was a place I took my wife for the Valentine's Day gift. I made a reservation a week ago at 6 pm. We set within 5 minutes when we arrived there. I did request semi-private so the table was inside. Our waitress explained very nicely about how to use the green and the red cards to get your meat as they come by. All of the meats were freshly out of the roasting bar served warm to your plate. Service was prompt and many team members stop by to check to see how we were doing. Very good service. For dessert, CHOCOLATE BRIGADEIRO. It was chocolate heaven. Well done. We'll be back for another round. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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