Just had an incredible dining experience at Fogo. From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was amazing. Rudy our server was very professional and attentive. Food was delish!!! Definitely will be dinning back. read more

Since my friend's and I are busy with family and sports we get together for birthday dinners! This outing the celebrant picked Fogo! We all arrived before the reservation (rare occasion - lol). We all hung out the bar until our table was ready. We were sat later than the time as the table was not ready but we were in no rush. After being seated, we were given menus and water. I got the Market Table with Feijoda Bar and Butter-bathed lobster tail. We all headed went to the Market Table to get some food. The Table area has a tight walking area so you were dodging people. I got jumbo asparagus, roasted zucchini, roasted eggplant, and quinoa tabbouleh, roasted corn chowder. I enjoyed all the sides and the caramelized bananas, Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread), friend polenta and Garlic Mash Potatoes were so good that I couldn't stop eating them. The butter bathed lobster was a a nice size and it was so soft and tender. I really enjoyed it and would get it again! I had the grilled pineapple coated with sugar and cinnamon. Wow! So tasty. I wish that we didn't share the Cheesecake Brûlée cause I wanted it all. My cousing did have a server spill some honey on his shirt as he was being served, the server was so apologetic and their customer service rep that walks the restaurant come over and apologized and offered dry cleaning if the stains did come out. They also comped his dinner. SO it was all good on how they handled it. Overall, great dinner and even better hanging out with the guys to celebrate a birthday! We will be back, I'm sure. read more

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Quality was not what i expected from Fogo de Chao. Meet taste was questionable, filet raped in bacon was tough and chewy I had to spit out, other cuts of meats were dry and I wish I can forget. Been going Fogo since first open in downtown Chicago, this was the worst experience and not worth the money. read more

5 stars for Fogo de Chão! This is a very nice Brazilian Steakhouse - all you can eat style! The service was excellent as was the food. The workers bring meats to your table and you decide if you want that cut of meat or if you're going to wait til the next cuts come out. The filet and bacon wrapped sirloin were my favorite cuts of the steak they brought out. They also have a huge salad bar that is also included - all you can eat! The hot peppers were very good at the salad bar too - spicy! I highly recommend this restaurant if you want an all you can eat experience that is also a very nice restaurant. read more

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Always wanted to try this place and finally got the chance and I have to say I'm a little underwhelmed. The buffet was smaller than I expected. Fruits, cheese, deli meats but nothing special. No seafood expect for some smoked salmon. They had soup but it's lentil no lobster bisque like Texas de Brazil. The meats were fine, flavorful but they lacked a 'wow factor' to set them apart from other Churrascaria in the area. The one thing that did stand out was the Queijo Assado. It's this cheese that they fire-grilled until the outside is golden-brown and crispy while the inside stays soft and warm. And they serve it with hot honey and it's just cheesey heaven! They also have the famous pink pineapple but they ran out didn't bring out more. read more

Fogo de Chão - Queijo Assado, fire-grilled cheese served with hot honey - Brazilian Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Really beautiful restaurant that's close to Woodfield Mall. The interior makes you feel like you're dining at a fancy steakhouse and the restrooms were clean as well. My family came here for brunch on a Saturday and loved the cold bar selections. There was yogurt parfait, papaya, berries, prosciutto, Parmesan, salad, Asian noodles, and lentil soup. In terms of the meat, the picanha stood out to me. The meat was well seasoned and the fat was rich with flavor. I do think all the meat was on the drier side compared to Texas de Brazil. When I asked for medium, I got more like well done. If you want chimichurri sauce you have to ask for it separately. The lunch price was a little cheaper than the dinner price which was nice. And the owner said my dad's dessert was on the house for his birthday. Their dessert options included crème brûlée, cheesecake, and papaya cream. read more

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I was looking forward to try this place for the first time and I will not be coming back. My reservations were at 730pm got here with plenty of time before they close at 9pm to enjoy my meal . The service was very disappointing I had to ask for the basic things my meal came . We waits 45 minutes for a dish that came with our meal to be told they no longer had it because it was close to closing time . I will not be returning to this location at all . I did provide my feedback to the manager . Do not recommend this location at all do to the service. It really did ruin my experience. read more

Saturday 4:00 pm reservations which is a must! Service is totally outstanding! Huge Mind boggling salad bar. All meats served extremely well seasoned and cooked! You can eat as fast as they serve you. Outstanding drink menus. A must go if you are around there. They had to roll us out after dinner (with smiles on our faces) read more

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They had very beautifuly cooked means, seasoned to perfección. We did the trasco experiencia, and it was amazing, I mean what a steal. Has a very nice asthetic and very fancy place. Service was very fast and amazing. People were costantly checking on us, serving us, and more. It was over all one of the best means of my life. read more

Fogo de Chão - Grilled pineapples - Brazilian Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Absolutely crap!!! Meats are so Over cooked. Took 20min before i got my first meat and i was always waiting 5min minimum for the next guy. I actually spit some Steak out it was so tuff. And the Salad bar... lol Im wondering if i ate at the same place as some of the other people. Texas is so much better read more

Immense gratitude to our IL relatives for recommending this newer location. They mentioned. "This is the happening place in Schamburg!" Highly recommend making a reservation. This is the fourth Brazilian Steakhouse that I've dined in and a favorite for these reasons: Plethora of free parking. No time limit for dine in. You're welcome to dress to impress or arrive semi casual and will be treated equally. Access to salad bar at any time. You're welcome to choose different options for Churrasco experience or other choices from the menu. The guys chose Full Churrasco while the ladies selected Indulgent Churrasco. I went with Indulgent Churrasco because my mind and tummy was set on devouring the Butter Bathed Lobster Tail. Steamed to perfection, easy to peel and satisfying. This option included dessert. One of the dessert choices available was Cheesecake Brûlée with Fresh Strawberries and Raspberry which tasted fabulous! Our Servers provided top quality customer service from beverage to protein recommendations, refills in water. Continue to face up green circle when you're ready to eat or red circle if you'd like to rest or are done. My faves were the lamb and rib eye which tasted very succulent and flavorful. Garlic Mashed Potatoes are to die for and complemented all of the seafood and meats. We enjoyed catching up in conversations and our meals for about 3.5 hours. We didn't feel rushed at all. Music can be heard through the entire restaurant. We loved the whole covered roof, outdoor dining experience. Worth the money and time. Highly recommend for all to visit. read more

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Had an incredible experience at Fogo de Chão. The food was outstanding, especially the picanha, which was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful. The variety of meats brought tableside was impressive, and everything was fresh and well-prepared. The market table was also excellent with a great selection of salads, cheeses, and sides that complemented the meal perfectly. Service was attentive and the gauchos kept the cuts coming at just the right pace. Overall, a fantastic dining experience with great food, great service, and a lively atmosphere. Definitely worth it and looking forward to going b read more

Our server, Alexander, was excellent. He was busy waiting many tables but was super attentive and spoke kindly. The entire staff was inviting and welcoming the moment we stepped through the door. We visited during dinner hours and had a positive experience dining and celebrating my birthday there. The food selection was good. The meat was tender and flavorful. My favorites were the beef rib and picanha. They were fatty but in the best way where it brought such robust flavor to the meat. The Market Table buffet had fresh greens, mixed salads, all sorts of salads and fruits. I particularly liked the candied bacon. It was the best combination of sweet and salty. We tried the authentic Brazilian Guarana soda which reminded me of ginger ale type drink but not spicy. It was nice and bubbly, not very sweet, and was good cold. Another favorite of the night was the queijo assado with honey and the cheese bread. The queijo was salty but with the honey drizzled over it gave it such a nice sweet complement to the savory taste of the cheese. This location recently opened and everything was crisp and new. The tables were sturdy with well pressed linens. The staff uniforms expressed the traditional "gaucho" style-- Brazillian herdsmen/cowboys skilled in grilling meats, the churrasco experience. From the uniforms to the variety of grilled meats, it felt like an authentic Brazillian tradition. At the time we were dining, It was unfortunate that there was a large party of 20 in our seating area so we waited substantial amounts of time inbetween being served the variety of meats because the table of twenty would be served entire skewers or plates of the queijo assado. We waited several minutes that the staff would come by three times to assure us more was being prepared and coming. Our server tried his best to send specific meats to our table-- but it just took a really long time. Overall, I had a positive experience. It was a nice fancy dinner to celebrate my birthday. read more

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Why a menu? I don't know why. No menu is needed when everyone is having the impressive buffet and excellent churrasco. Guaraná Antarctica, feijoda, palmitos, chouriço, carne bovina....drop the menu please. Staff stopped by too many times. Loved the lunch anyway. read more

I have been eating at the Fogo de Chao in Rosemont for the past four years but tonight my friend and I decided to try this Schaumburg location and I am glad that we did. The menu is the same as other Fogo de Chao restaurants but there are many advantages to this location over Rosemont location. First of all, there is much more parking here, with four handicap spaces directly in front of the doors plus giant windows for a scenic view of Golf Rd, great salad bar, tender meats and great service! I have to especially complement the waiters, waitresses and the three customer service reps that kept coming to our table to make sure that we had everything that we needed for a fine dining experience. A big shout out to customer service reps Dayana, Ileana, and Izabella for great service. Great food especially the Ribeye, Top Sirloin & Filet Mignon. Highly recommended...Five Stars! read more

Came in on my birthday with family. Ambiance was beautiful. High hopes ? But damn so disappointed. Paying for the $74 for me And my wife each. The buffet was tiny with nothing appealing. The meats that came were so tasteless and chewy. My wife hates lamb. Somehow they probably use the same Skewers because she ate beef that smelt like lamb. Luckily we had lobster. Think that was the best thing there and service was good. But Wish I could turn back time and chosen a different restaurant. Don't Waste your money !!!! read more

My review is based solely off the bar experience at Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse in Schaumburg, IL. If you are debating whether to sit at the bar or get a table, I highly recommend the bar for its bar menu and exceptional staff. I loved the lively energy of the bar crowd that night. I was in the area for a layover and went over enjoying the burger with polenta fries. It was out of this world. The staff at the bar are also very attentive. I was always asked if there was anything I needed on a busy Saturday night. They also offer the regular menu at the bar, but being alone and not really hungry like I usually am, the bar food was the highlight of my evening. I appreciated how they made me feel like a regular visitor even on my first visit. read more

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Unfortunately, I was right. The eagerness and quality has disappeared since their opening just 3 months ago. It was a complete 180 degree experience from just a few short months ago. Here's what happened: Our reservation was at 11am on a Wednesday. We were greeted promptly and provided a table that we requested. After that.... Bread was brought out, but no plates? The salad bar wasnt ready and the meats were still being prepared. took about 15 mins to get the salad bar opened and the meats were served until 11:40. Potatoes/ plantains were served late as well. The opening act was the top sirloin (dry and grey) followed by the sausage (very dry and tough; no moisture at all) and finally the third offer was the beef wrapped in bacon and you guessed it, dry , grey , tough to chew. We decided to ask for the manager to provide feedback. He was able to correct the subsequent entrees that came out like the ribeye, pork chop, top sirloin, and picanha. He mentioned that he inspected the original batch and confirmed that it was dry and should not have gone out to customers. He also mentioned that he and someone else gave the meats a squeeze as well and confirmed dryness and had them throw out the bad batch. I took pics and i will share shortly. The only other explanation i can think of is that the food that they served us at 11:40 were leftovers from the previous night. The food that was quality checked by the manager and served to us the second time was night and day different. Alas, I had high hopes for fogo, but because of lack of quality controls and very avg service at best along with delays. We will not be returning and am updating my review. Not recommended. read more

Fogo de Chão - Here are the meats that were dry and chewy; I couldnt eat it so i set it aside. this was before calling the mgr over. - Brazilian Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Best Place to eat, drink and enjoy with your love one. Excellent and friendly service. read more

Went there Saturday mid afternoon before the dinner rush. There were only 3 (2 adults, 1 child) of us so we were seated right away. We did the full experience and asked for the beef ribs and lamb chop (our favorite cuts of meat) as soon as we were seated. I didn't get anything from the salad bar so I can't say anything about that although it did look fully stocked and fresh. We were prolly about 20-25 min into being seated and only two cuts of meat passed by. A different waiter came by and noticed that we barely had anything on our plates and questioned what if anything was wrong, informed him that no cuts of meat have come by our whole section for some time, the other tables around us might have said something as well because the food started coming out quickly within the next 5 min (we noticed the manager standing in our area at this time). Beef ribs and lamb chops did eventually come out and wish I could've eaten more but I was full off of the other cuts of meat. We ordered the molten chocolate cake for dessert, ice cream was half melted by the time we got it but overall it still tasted great. read more

Beautiful location! Nice and open. Plenty of parking spots. Wonderful and attentive staff. Their selections kept on coming! My family enjoyed our dining experience and cannot wait to go back. read more

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Easter lunch for 15. Wow what a mess. I called to add a guest and was told the time had to change which was fine. They changed the guest count but not the time on the reservation so we didn't have a table when we arrived. They agreed they messed up and did get us a table after about 30 minutes. Frankly this review is based on the fact that they shoved so many extra tables in the restaurant you could barely walk between them. Food was good but far less on the salad bar than other Fogos. We had to ask for the gauchos. Food was dropped from bussing trays on us as there was no room, repeatedly had meat juice dripped on our clothing. This will be our last time here. Just because you can fill the tables doesn't mean you stuff the room. read more

Josue, Julio, and Isabella were great. They helped us a lot. Amazing experience. The buffet was also really nice read more

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Visited this location recently with my family. We were seated promptly at our reservation time. The waiter was at our table immediately and provided drinks and bread quickly. The food was amazing too. They were also walking around with this special cheese that they drizzled honey on and it was so tasty. The salad bar is great but honestly, the key is not to fill up in that stuff because the meat being walked around the restaurant is way better! We had a great experience and would highly recommend. read more

I came here for the Sunday brunch and was really looking forward to it, but unfortunately the experience fell short compared to other Fogo de Chão locations I've visited. The positives: the brunch setup itself was nice, and when meats came around, they were decent. The negatives: service was very disappointing. We had to constantly flag someone down just to get sauces and water refills. Fresh cuts of meat were sparse, and when they did arrive, most were cooked medium to well-done, even though I had specifically requested medium-rare. There was no one available at the egg station, and I had to ask for someone to come over. On top of that, a server asked if I'd like to "try" a drink -- but it turned out we were charged for it, which felt misleading. Overall, this was the weakest Fogo experience I've had. Other locations have been far better in both food quality and attentiveness. I'd recommend visiting a different branch if you want the real Fogo de Chão experience. read more

It was really nice. Everyone here went out of their way to be helpful. This location is beautiful and bright, not dark and stuffy like others we have visited. It was really busy, even on a week night which can be challenging to navigate. It took much longer when you flip your card to green to get served here. Like, much longer. However, most cuts of meat we tried were great and the market table was fresh and amply stocked which made up for that!!! read more

Had reservations for 3 pm, 12/21. Our party of 5 was seated. Someone came around, gave us menus, said she'd be back to take our order. She never came back. Someone came & out empty water glasses down on the absolute edge of the table. Just very odd. Nobody came to fill the glasses. Finally, I flagged down the manager to ask for water; finally got water. We got our salads, finished those, & someone took the plates away. Nobody ever came to take our order, give us new plates or give us the red/green card to request meat. Had to look for someone to grab to voice our displeasure at the lack of attention. Finally someone took our order. Nobody ever brought any sides out to the table. Had to , yet again, flag someone down to request those. Every single thing we needed, we had to work to get. It was beyond ridiculous & frustrating. We'd get promised how we were going to be taken care of going forward, but that took a very long time to occur. By then, we were regretting choosing this location instead of Naperville. Took forever to get a second glass of wine, 2 different people went to check on it. Finally, flagged someone down for the bill & that was incorrect. A 16.50 drink was added that nobody at our table had ordered. At no time did anyone offer a complimentary dessert or anything to smooth over the bad experience we had. We won't be back. Such a letdown & disappointment. Do better, Fogo. read more

Second Visit - Still Disappointing !!! This was our second time here, and once again, it didn't impress... We came for Denyse's birthday, mainly because the kids requested it--but the experience fell flat... * Alex got wine but no glass. * Denyse said the server never checked in. * wUwU's grilled cheese took forever. * No water refills, and no water left at the table. * We had a reservation for a birthday, but there was no acknowledgment at all... The salad bar is minimal--nothing close to what Texas de Brazil offers. That place is far better in both food and service... This spot stays busy, but service can't keep up. I don't recommend it. We only went again because the kids asked--but it won't be a third time for sure ... read more

We had a reservation at 5:45pm for a birthday celebration and left by 7:15pm, and the entire experience was a disaster. If you're considering this location, take this as a warning. - The birthday note on our reservation was completely ignored -- no greeting, no acknowledgment. - Our server, Diego, only checked in on us twice the entire evening. - Not a single water refill the entire time until 5 minutes before we left by a food runner (not even our server). - Wine was dropped off without glasses. - When we asked his partner, Isabella (or Isabelle), for the grilled cheese with honey, she said she'd send someone over twice and no one ever came. - Diego didn't even close our bill -- one of the food runners had to do it instead. The hostess set the tone by sitting the party behind us (also a group of 5) before us and telling us to wait. Throughout the night, we noticed Diego gave attention to every table around us while ignoring ours. It was impossible not to notice the difference. To make matters worse, the entire staff looked overwhelmed and lost -- frazzled, stressed, and running around with no clear direction. The lack of organization and basic customer service was obvious at every step. This was hands down the worst dining experience I've ever had. Fogo de Chão Schaumburg failed on every level, and I will never return. Save yourself the disappointment and go anywhere else. read more

TERRIBLE. From the start of being rushed to place a order on drinks before we even sat down, to the fact it took 20 minutes between drinks to receive them. First 30 minutes felt like they couldn't wait to flip our table and have us leave, then the next 30 minutes not a server in sight. Favorite part was the hair on the steak before it touched my plate and then the guy continued to give me the cut right above it. Then when my mother asked for a cut from the other side he basically told her no this is the cut you get. Would avoid spending 500$ here for dinner again. read more

Went today in Father's Day' with a noon reservation, very crowded as expected but got seated right away. Service was excellent with Chis a Jared and the rest of the staff. Salad bar was good but could've been better since some dishes were not there, we ordered cocktails, then got some bread and bananas. We started with the meat ensemble and they were very good from our favorite Picanha and lambchops to sirloin and everything else. Ambiance is nice and plenty of room to maneuver not like in Rosemont were it was tight and hard to find a parking spaces. Overall, will be back when everything is normal and not as crazy crowded. read more

I made a reservation for 715 and I asked the lady to be closer by the buffet and she was putting me all the way to the other side and I said there's a table there you need three in your party. It was only two of us and she kept on persisting me to set really far away from the bar. The lady had black hair and a tattoo on her chest very rude that I walked out and went to Texas roadhouse. read more

Fogo de Chão - My steak from Texas roadhouse and my reservation - Brazilian Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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My husband and I dined at this location for dinner today. Our first visit to this restaurant was at the Rosemont location, but since we live closer to Schaumburg, we decided to give this one a try. Our server, Isabella, was absolutely amazing--pleasant, attentive, and warm throughout the evening. Please make sure she is recognized for her excellent service! If you are assigned to her section, please tip her well. I'm vegetarian while my husband is not, and we were pleased to find plenty of options that worked well for both of us. The atmosphere was beautiful, very clean, and inviting, which made for an enjoyable dining experience. Service overall was a bit slow, likely due to the restaurant being understaffed. Every server who came to our table, however, was polite and gracious, which we appreciated. My husband did have to ask several times for lamb chops and beef ribs before they made it to the table. He also felt the garlic chicken was a little too heavy on the garlic, and although he ordered his lamb chops medium, they were a bit overcooked. The staff did apologize for the delay in waiting for the meats to come to yhe table. We also had a small misunderstanding with a $25 coupon, but management was professional and kind in addressing the situation, honoring the discount without hesitation. That level of care really stood out. If service had been a little quicker, I would have given 5 stars because the team was so polite and engaging. Overall, though, it was a positive experience, and we'll be back! read more

I emailed the restaurant twice before posting this publicly but like the service we received that night, the emails went unanswered/ignored.... . We had a date night May 2nd Friday evening and came with high anticipation to a fabulous dining experience at Fogo in Schaumburg. Never been and have heard amazing things about the food, the staff and overall experience. We left very much unimpressed and quite honestly like we weren't even seen. We were seated in the bar area which is quite honestly too packed in for anyone's comfort. We were passed over many times for meat simply because there was no room for the waiters to come over to us. Our "main" waiter was not to be seen most of the evening where we saw other tables getting amazing attentiveness. Had to flag down other people to have clean plates or refills on water. Our potato's and bananas came well after our first round of food where others all had theirs right away. The meat by the time we did get it was lukewarm at best which just added to our disappointment. When we decided we were done with the lack of service we asked the girl nearby for our check and I showed her by bday coupon for 25.00 off. She was very gracious and said let me get your server as you get a free dessert as well! Okay great, now we here we waited a ridiculous amount of time to see him again, have him drop off a dessert menu and order.... Only for him to not drop our check after we asked several times We finally had to ask a manager in a white shirt for the check. Check comes and no discount on there so again we waited and waited and waited.... Finally we got the correct check and was told that the key lime pie was out but the longer wait was because they had to "make a new batch" ..... key lime pie needs time to sit and set.... Was he going to have us wait for hours? Needless to say we finally got the check back with our cc and left... no dessert and very frustrated by not being treated the way this establishment does and the food was given to us the ends/not warm and we never even saw all of the options as again we were passed over several times. We waited a total of 40 mins to get our check to pay and leave. What was really interesting is we were sitting there with no food in front of us empty water and wine glasses yet no one thought it was odd we were still there.... This is why we felt completely unseen/cared for. read more

Mike B. is an incredible waiter! Exceptional service! Jack, one of the great Manager's, is fabulous, too! Love this restaurant! read more

Food was delicious and the staff amazing thank you to Alexander our waiter and his helper Elizabeth amazing read more

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This was our second visit in two months and it was still incredible! This time with a party of 8, everyone ate to their hearts - and stomach's - content. Love the variety of the market table: fresh, beautifully prepared sides and last night it actually featured a whole leg of lamb being sliced for an appetizer! My party all ordered the churassco experience, except I went with an excellently prepared salmon filet which was properly skinned prior to serving and topped with a flavorful green chimmie churrie. My youngest son has been in the food industry for over 14 years and has total admiration for this location. The food, drinks, everything was delish and properly prepared and courteously served. Wait staff led by our waiter Ethan made sure we had everything we needed and wanted. The service was just as superb as the first time we visited in September, so half our table also had dessert! And they all ate every bite. The vibe is high energy, not one empty table (and reservations are appropriately honored - no waiting) and the result is a loud experience, but the beauty in that is you can converse as you like and no one outside of your party will care or hear a thing - everyone else is also chatting and chewing. We will be back! read more

Great churrasco and as a Brazilian I fully recommend this place. Everything was awesome. Nice talking with Michele she was very nice on my requests. read more

The service sucked! Our server act like she did not want to make eye contact with us. We waited over 20 mins for a refill on coke zero and sprite which we never got. The worse fogo I have been to! read more

Went to Rosemont with four people with a tip of $ 218.00 for salad and meat. At first, ouch on $, but it was worth it every time we looked; another served us new beef. If you asked about another type, they brought it within minutes. The Plantaines were to die for. I bet we had 3-4 managers stop by asking if anything else was needed . They tried to get more drinks, I'm guessing seven servers. We will go back for another occasion for sure. read more