Kat was our server. Excellent service, good drinks, fantastic burgers & she threw in some cheesecake for my son's B-Day. 5 stars . . . Will definitely do this again soon. Thank you, Kat. read more

I came to Fogo for the first time, and the food was amazing, the service was incredible. Tyler did a great job making sure our drinks were never empty and constantly keeping some delicious food coming! read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Dined in on 7/19 for the first time with my girlfriend's family for a going away celebration, needless to say all of the staff went above and beyond to provide an amazing dining experience. Our server Deedee was very knowledgable and thorough when explaining the menu, the food runners came by constantly with all different cuts and variety's of amazing and well prepared meats. A customer service representative named Adam came by our table to see how our experience was and if he could assist with our table any further. Long story short everyone from the top down provided an above and beyond the experience for our group and we will most definitely be coming back. Much love and thanks again for making our special night an unforgettable one! read more

I ate here tonight with my boyfriend and his family for his step-dad's birthday, and felt compelled to write about our great experience! First of all, what really stood out to me was how this restaurant doesn't blast their music. It's very low and quiet, meaning you can actually hear people talk to you. I can't stand a loud restaurant. We were taken care of by Adam, who was very knowledgeable about the menu and thoroughly explained everything. He made good suggestions when some of us were struggling to make a decision. My boyfriend's step-dad did not want a big deal made out of his birthday and declined dessert, but Adam very sweetly brought over a fried banana with a candle in it and lit it at the table so he could make a wish. I thought it was a very nice touch! He also brought a side of sweetened condensed milk (I believe), and a side of chocolate sauce. All of the food was good too. I wasn't in the mood for meat so I just did the market table. I won't lie, I am pretty phobic of germs and hate buffet style/tongs that everyone touches, but this is the one place I make an exception for! I am a huge fan of the citrus chicken salad! read more

We order the giant Ribeye (there were 4 of us) OMG! That was the best ribeye that I've ever had! We had a number of sides, which were delicious, but the steak was AWESOME! Go go go! It's a huge steak, but if there are several people eating, you won't regret it. And, you'll take a lot home. We didn't, as we pretty much chowed down. Enjoy! read more

Well hello stranger! Yeah you! Yes, I'm talking to YOU!! The one Reading this. Right here. Right now. So I gotta ask, Are you happy? And not just right now, but All Day Long? If the answer is... Great! That's what I like to hear! But If the answer is No. Then I just gotta ask. Why limit your happiness to just a certain time of day? Why does your happiness have to have limits, maybe set to just an hour or two in the late afternoon or early evening? Cause who just wants a boring "Happy Hour" anyway? Well luckily, all of your troubles have been solved! Cause at Fogo de Chão in 1000 Oaks, they've got Happy Hour, ALL DAY LONG Baby!!!! ***THIS REVIEW IS SOLEY FOR ALL DAY HH, NOT FOR THE BRAZILIAN AYCE BBQ & BUFFET*** Yeah baby, from open till close, a menu dedicated to making your stomach happy and your wallet even happier. Fogo de Chão's All Day Happy Hour has now entered the chat. -------------------------------- Back In March 2025, a date night was planned with our favorite date night peeps; you know who you are! My wife and I got there first, we grabbed a table and you know we got started with a specialty cocktail until our friends arrived. First Look: The outside was very elevated. The entrance was Grand. And everything inside (from the white table cloth, black napkins, fancy glassware and thoughtfully curated flatware that was methodically placed on the table), I could tell immediately that we were in for a treat and I couldn't wait to get to enjoy the HH eats & drinks. Being that everything was so reasonably priced on their HH menu, we all went to town and got a little bit of everything for everyone at our table to enjoy our night out on the town (see pics for descriptions). The food was tasty. Portions despite being off the HH menu were still good for sharing, and the drinks were all solid. The service was decent, I'm sure they would have been more attentive if were were eating the AYCE Brazilian BBQ, but all in all it was fine. We will definitely return one of these days to do the traditional meat on meat on meat bbq where they will keep bringing you hot meat on skewers until you flip that red No Thanks cardboard circle over on your table. But until then, we will for sure keep hittin their All Day Happy Hour cause being Happy is so much better than being Sad! So.... Who's ready to meeting up for Fogo's All Day HH!!! read more

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Manny el Chingon de las carnes! From Puebla Good energy and made my family have the best experience Thank you Manny! read more

Fogo de Chão - Old Fashioned - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

All Day Happy Hour Menu and Drinks were phenomenal!! Had the Filet Mignon and Beef Rib, both with Chimichurri--tender and flavorful. Adam and Graham at the Bar recommended great drinks and helpful service! Sitting at the cutout at the Bar allowed us to enjoy the scene and still have a great conversation. We will definitely be back for more Happy Hours!! read more

I love the original in LA but this is my # 2 compared to all the other locations very nice inside and an even a covered outdoor dinning portion. Ran in for dinner , full experience. They were very busy that night , wasn't sure what type of service we would get. But Luckily we were surprised had a great server name Tyler take over for someone and what I thought would be an average dinning experience turned into a great one which is the standard I've become accustomed to from FOGO. Very friendly, helpful and attentive, Definitely coming back with friends next week. read more

Went on a week night after a Costco run, figuring too late to start cooking dinner at 6:30. The restaurant had fewer patrons versus a Friday or weekend. The salad bar selection and cuts of meats did not disappoint. It was an outstanding experience with wonderful dishes and even better service. Someone who stood out was Miguel who constantly would ask our preference of next and additional meats, cheeses, pineapple, etc. Everything was incredibly delicious, our drinks were refilled which very nice to have done without request. We had a hiccup with promotion on our receipt, the manager Ingrid came right over to correct flawlessly. We look forward in returning again very soon. read more

Made a reservation for a late lunch to celebrate Mother's Day a day early to beat the crowd and typically long service time. There was no hostess to greet us when we arrived, because apparently she was also bussing tables. They did not have anyone else. When she finally came to greet us, she was very polite and friendly. She said our table will be ready soon, so she left to clear our table. While we were waiting for our table to be ready, I went towards the restroom to wash my hands. On the way, I saw a male manager standing to the side of the bar area talking, along with a female manager comfortably drinking a cup of cappuccino. Once seated, a nice lady came to take our drink and food orders. Unfortunately, the entrees took forever to come and they all came at different times. Keep in mind we came in at 2pm when the dining room was clearing out. However, the kitchen apparently was still backed up. We had a young kid (my son) in our party, who had to wait a ridiculous amount of time for a cheeseburger (over 30 minutes). My mother-in-law waited for her salmon over 40 minutes, and it wasn't worth it, because it was overcooked. My daughter had to wait over an hour for a tofu plate! Before they all the entrees arrived, I had to ask the waitress for an update as opposed to her letting us know. We were offered complimentary fried bananas that were soggy instead of having that crispy outer shell because of the crystallized sugar. As for the meat that goes around, there was basically only one server going around at any given time. On some occasions it might have been 2 of them. Kind of ridiculous for a Brazilian steakhouse. I will say the meat servers were friendly and polite. The other positives: the filet was tender, the ribeye was flavorful, the bacon wrapped chicken was fine (mostly because you can't go wrong with anything that has bacon), the pork sausage was ok. They did keep clearing our plates when we were done with them. The salad bar was just okay. I feel like the dinner version has better options and varieties. There was supposed to be an omelette station but there was no one manning it the entire 2 plus hours that we were there. We had to keep asking for water refills. We were never asked if we wanted more drinks. To add to what was already a frustrating experience, when our waitress came near the end of our meal, we asked for to-go containers so we can order some desserts. She never came back. Perhaps she went on a break which is fine, but it is customary that you tell your customers and another staff member should cover for you. We patiently waited without complaint, but annoyed that almost 30 minutes past before another server walked by to ask how we were doing. At that point I was not in a good mood and expressed it in my tone. To his credit he got us what we asked for (to-go boxes, bill, and bag), and when he did come with those things our regular waitress all of a sudden showed up with him. No apologies. I have to note that before the young man came to check on us, the same lady manager I mentioned earlier walked past us twice looking around never acknowledging which is what you would expect from a manager doing their job. I point this out, because the root cause clearly lies with ineffective managers who don't do or don't know how to perform their job. When we first asked our lady server we needed to-go boxes, we were excited to checkout the dessert menu. After that horrible experience, we just wanted the bill and leave. They were lucky to get even a dollar tip! Happy Mother's Day! read more

We had a large part of 10 and we were able to make an easy reservation online for a Friday night. The staff were very welcoming. We dove right into the beautiful salad bar and enjoyed a wide variety of table cut meats. Everything was delicious and the attention given to our group was definitely noticed. Our water cups were always full. Clean plates provided before we even asked. And the delicious meats kept coming until we could eat no more. Definitely visit Fogo de Chao for a wonderful evening of food and fun. read more

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We've been coming here regularly for a couple of years. Their happy hour is one of the best values around--it's affordable, the food is consistently delicious, and the atmosphere is really nice. Adam always provides outstanding service and today we had Tyler who was equally great. We've also had the full churrasco dinner in the main dining room, and it's fantastic. The quality and variety of the meats and food and service are excellent. Highly recommend! read more

We've been to this restaurant many times and we always have great experience. We've had the table service where we could request all of the different types of meat and that was great. My son loved that in particular but since I don't have as big of an appetite my favorite thing is to go to the bar and enjoy their happy hour. The cheeseburgers cost $10 and they are so flavorful and delicious. Our server at the bar, Adam provided us with excellent service, made perfect cocktails and made the whole experience a 10 out of 10. Strong recommend! read more

Of the four Fogo de Chao locations I've been to, the one in Thousand Oaks is easily the nicest. Unfortunately, similar to my experience at the other locations, the customer service can't keep up with what the ambiance and price point demand of it. There was one Gaucho who was flat out rude, but for the most part, it just seems like employees aren't well trained. That being said, there are a few who stood out because they provided the type of service you expect when you're spending close to $100 per person. The salad bar was regularly refilled and the endless variety of meats were constantly offered to us, but this location does seem to over salt their meat. Fogo de Chao in Thousand Oaks is a great restaurant for special occasions. I can't wait to come back and feel the Picanha in my belly trying to pop the button off my jeans! read more

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Came here for dinner on a weekday... great service from John and Tyler Definitely will be coming back read more

Never been to a Brazilian steakhouse but I'll tell you what it was amazing between the food. The ambience and the happy hour was great. Definitely recommend going out on a date night here. read more

We returned for dinner with a party of six and were warmly greeted and seated by Camillo. Once again, the service and hospitality were outstanding. Our server, Katherine, provided exceptional care throughout the evening. Lauren and manager John stopped by our table several times to check in and make sure everything was perfect, which made the experience feel especially memorable. I cannot say enough good things about the Thousand Oaks location. The management team, greeters, Gauchos, and wait staff are truly the best. Everyone seems to know exactly what to do and when to do it, creating a smooth, welcoming, and enjoyable dining experience from start to finish. We are already looking forward to returning for another wonderful evening and more excellent food. This location continues to impress us every time. read more

Prescott gave us some of the best service we've had at a restaurant. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience feel special. You can tell he really cares about his guests and takes pride in what he does. We'll definitely be back and will be asking for him again! read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Every time we dine at this Fogo location, expectations are exceeded. The staff is friendly and approachable, the food is top notch, the service is flawless. Adam is such a wonderful part of the best of Fogo. He always takes the time to greet us and he checks on us to ensure our experience is always memorable. Today when I was seated, Adam was across the room, but he noticed us and gave us a big smile and a wave to welcome us back to Fogo. We continue to return week after week, knowing the staff always makes us feel welcome and they show that they truly care about their customers. Katie in the bar is also such an amazing part of this Fogo. She is attentive and anticipates our food and beverage needs before we need to even ask. Thank you Adam and Katie This is by far the best Fogo and it's clear- it's because of staff like Adam and Katie. read more

Fogo de Chão - Strawberry Mint smash - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

This was an amazing foodie experience and I highly recommend! An absolute MUST! Such a fabulous dining adventure here at Fogo de Chao! This location at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks is so nice... plenty of parking, beautiful dining room and beautiful patio seating as well. The service is great! The hostesses kindly greet you when you walk in and literally right when you're seated the server comes and introduces herself and for us first timers, offered a quick run down of what their dining experience is all about... BIG SHOUT OUT TO OUR WONDERFUL SERVER SARAH! She was a doll! So thorough and attentive throughout our meal. We never felt rushed or forgotten and she went out of her way to make sure our dinner was awesome as did the rest of the staff throughout our time there. Not overkill- just professional and friendly. The food! Was so good! We started with their seafood tower which was excellent! The lobster tail, (4 small quarters-a few bites each), was so good! Also included 4 tasty claws, about 8 shrimp, some crab legs (very messy and hard work to get the meat out) and very fresh tasty mussels. I wish they included oysters and I also wish they'd serve the crab already shelled cocktail style. I think $112 is overpriced and only because I'm comparing it to Mastros which offers about the same amount of seafood including oysters and a large helping of crab cocktail (and no mess) for $80. Still I do recommend it just be prepared for the mess :o) The Market Table & Feijoada Bar is amazing! So much to choose from and so hard to not over eat! Included with the meals whether you choose an entree or the full CHURRASCO which is where they're constantly bringing a variety of meats to the table! 2 of us had that and 2 of us ordered the SINGLE CHURRASCO CUT with top & bottom sirloin *excellent! Then of course we finished off with an espresso martini and shared the Brûlée Cheesecake oh my gosh drool drool! So good! This truly was an amazing dinner and clearly I recommend it! Very pricey (personally think it's a little overpriced) and honestly not a restaurant I'd come to other than for special occasions and we don't mind spending money on an excellent dinner but for four people w/drinks and an appetizer you're looking at a $500 meal! Enjoy!! read more

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Food and service 5/5 John was absolutely great, checked up and gave us great info on what the resturant and experience was about! Jesse and Brianna came in with the great recommendation from the bar. Irvin the cook was well informed on all the meats and was considerate of our preferred rarity. Lauren the host had a warm welcome. Thank you guys, Will definitely be back! read more

I've been to several Fogo de Chão locations, including the Midtown Manhattan location in New York City. While the Thousand Oaks restaurant is not as large, it has a charm of its own. The restaurant is located in a relaxed shopping center with a pond and walking paths nearby, making for a pleasant setting. The service was excellent. Our servers and the manager, John, checked on us throughout the meal and made sure everything was going well without being intrusive. The steaks were consistently good, and the salad bar offered plenty of fresh options. Overall, I felt the quality of the food and service was well worth the price. I enjoyed my experience and would gladly return. read more

I don't eat beef, but my boyfriend does, so we decided to go to this Brazilian steakhouse since they also offer pork and chicken. I was excited to try it, but honestly, it didn't go as I hoped. First of all, I waited around 15 minutes for any chicken or pork to come by, while steak kept coming nonstop. My boyfriend really enjoyed his steak, so that's definitely a plus for beef lovers. But when I finally got some chicken, it was completely dry. Then I tried the pork with parmesan, and it was so tough I could barely cut it. I was also looking forward to the salad bar, but it was pretty disappointing. Maybe it was because we came on a Monday and there weren't many people, but a lot of the items looked like they hadn't been restocked. The pineapple I took was still green and not sweet at all. The only thing from the salad bar I really liked was the corn salad--it was actually delicious. I understand this place focuses mainly on beef, but I think the other meats should still be tasty and well-prepared too. It kind of felt like they didn't put much care into anything besides the steak. The grilled cheese with honey was amazing, and the service was good. The atmosphere was cozy and nice too. Overall not a place for me. read more

Fogo de Chão - Steak - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Food was delicious and the service was amazing. We loved the filet mignon board, and the chicken sliders were delicious Tristan and Nico were awesome. read more

Fogo de Chão - Yummy cheese bread gluten free! - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Made a reservation on Easter for dinner, got sat promptly but no one had approached my table until my boyfriend had to ask someone to help us with service. While waiting for 20+ minutes of no service, I saw there about 2 meat guys, 2 servers, 3 bussers, 1-2 bartenders and 1 host. And it was fairly busy. Countless workers had walked by and no one had checked in with us. I'm going through a lot mentally but I felt forgotten and not acknowledged. It was supposed to be a special night but honestly felt ruined. I walked out with my boyfriend. Other locations are way better read more

Fogo de Chão - My reservation - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

A big thank you to Adam, who made my visiting Aunt feel so welcome, and ensured a great meal. Loved the pineapple cocktail, too, and the food & service were amazing as always. read more

Fogo de Chão - Crème Brûlée - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Great experience with a smooth ambience! My wife and I had dinner last night and the service exceeded our expectations. Jayden, John, and Tyler were exceptional servers with a lot knowledge about the food and desserts. We will most definitely visit again! read more

Fogo de Chão - My wife and I enjoying dinner - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Adam provided one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. From the moment we sat down, he was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely personable without ever being overbearing. He knew the menu well, made excellent recommendations, and checked in at just the right times to make sure everything was perfect. The service was efficient, professional, and made the entire meal even more enjoyable. It's clear Adam takes pride in what he does, and it shows. If you have the chance, definitely ask to be seated in his section. He turned a great meal into an outstanding experience. Thank you, Adam! read more

We had an amazing lunch here! Classy and beautiful atmosphere. Food was so delicious and our server Peter was great! We will be back :) read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Sides and Salad bar were satisfactory but the meats were great! Gotta make sure to taste the Beef Rib, lamb picanha, prime picanha, and honey and cheese. Only thing better was the service. Manny, Troy and John kept slicing cuts, gave great recommendations, and made us feel comfortable to stuff our faces. The star of the show however was the CSR John. Service was on poinThink, Cousin from the show THE BEAR after he started wearing suits. All in all, great birthday dinner. read more

Fogo de Chão - Go - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Went to celebrate my birthday w/ my husband on Memorial Day for lunch. We've been to multiple locations in the LA area and the churrasco obviously never disappoints. Our server was mia for the most part which was a bit of a letdown but we were so well taken care of by Manny our gaucho. He was genuinely attentive and communicated well. He definitely carried and elevated our dining experience :) read more

Came in for dinner for the first time before heading to the movies with my sister that's in town and we had a great time. Ill definitely be back again the foods great and very friendly staff. Adam was very personable and attentive Found a new spot read more

My husband and I came here for the first time to celebrate his very first Father's Day, and sadly, the experience was very disappointing. When we arrived, we were seated inside, but it was very crowded and loud, so we asked if we could sit outside instead. A waiter moved us to an outdoor table, but the table and chairs were dusty and didn't appear to have been cleaned. After being seated outside, we waited about 10 minutes and no one came to take our order or even check on us. At that point, we went back inside to see what was going on because it felt like we had been forgotten. Eventually, a waiter came over, explained the churrasco experience, and we went to get our sides from the buffet. Unfortunately, a lot of the food was cold and honestly not very good for the price. Back at our table, our server took our drink order. I ordered a Coke and a water with no ice. When she brought the drinks, there were no straws, so I asked for one. What really bothered me was that she grabbed the straw directly with her bare hands before handing it to me. Maybe that doesn't bother everyone, but it definitely made both my husband and me uncomfortable because it didn't seem very hygienic. After another long wait, the meat service finally started. The problem was that several different cuts would come all at once, and then there would be another long wait before anyone came back. I think it would make much more sense to space it out so guests can actually enjoy each cut while it's hot. Instead, everything came at once, got cold quickly, and we couldn't really appreciate the different flavors. What makes this even more disappointing is that this was supposed to be a special day for us. It was my husband's first Father's Day, and I chose the full churrasco experience because I wanted us to enjoy a nice meal together and make some good memories. Instead, we left feeling frustrated and disappointed. Between the slow service, cold food, cleanliness issues, and overall lack of attention, I don't feel the experience was worth what we paid. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant, and we won't be coming back. read more

Everything was great in this place . Food was amazing!! We had Tyler as our server and he was outstanding!! Treated us very well! Love this place! Check it out if you haven't! read more

Had Tyler as my server today! He was awesome i hope you have him every time you come in. This was probably a top 2 or 3 meal in my life. His recommendation for the crème brute was elite. I will be coming back here at least every month if possible. The filets and beef dishes are insane. Music is live outside and the atmosphere is the best. Perfect spot for a date night or anniversary. Also Tyler's drink recommendations were very good for my parents. Can't remember what they ordered tho. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

You know when you dine out that you want to get that experience in a Restaurant that is amazing and that wow experience, I didn't get this here. I would have given this visit a 5 star review, however I will tell you why! First impressions are so important in any business that you goi into. This was my first time ever dining at the location. As I entered I made it clear to the Hostess that this was my first time here and I didn't really understand the Menu. She handed me too different menus and that my Server would explain how it all works, ok. So briefly I asked how does the self serve Salad bar work and she said it costs $39.00 per person and if you want meat it would be an additional cost up to around $79.00 per person. Mind you not it's all you can eat. But really how much can we really eat? So I was waiting for the server to explain to me the different options that are available and she really didn't explain to us how it all works. So as I'm setting here I Saw a Big Hamburger go by my table and I said I would order that along with the Salad Bar. The Burger was Delicious and the cost of it would blow you away and unfortunately I'm not going to tell you the cost. You'll have to experience it yourself. So to some it all up. It would have been better and more pleasant if the Server would have explained the brief explanation of the menu's and inform the customer how it all works rather than just asking us are you ready to order. So I didn't get the wow experience I was expecting. Knowledge is priceless and it goes a long way when the employees become the Teacher and inform their guests how it all works. read more

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This is by far the best location! The food and drinks are always excellent, and the staff are amazing. A special shoutout to Adam, who always goes above and beyond to make sure we're well taken care of. Their all-day happy hour is definitely worth checking out, too. Every visit is a great experience, and I highly recommend this location! read more

They did it again! Great experience! Food, drinks, and service were amazing! Thank you to Tyler, Amir, Michelle and all the wonderful staff that made our dinner so special. Our drinks were never empty and our plates were always full with hot and delicious food. I tried the traditional caipirinha and also the recommended passionfruit one....delicious! I tried some cuts I've never had before and was amazed by how flavorful and well cooked everything was! Ambiance was gorg and perfect for date night! I checked out their happy hour menu and that looked great as well so I'll definitely be back to try that! read more

Great restaurant with really good staff with John being the standout star. Unfortunately recently they always are always missing something. Like we got a free second full churasco they did not have filet and today they did not have cheese. I heard there was some confusion because the manager has a language barrier. Maybe they need someone who speaks English or can make sure they actually have what they advertise. read more