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    Fogo de Chão

    3.7 (58 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, Brazilian, Seafood
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Bennette I.

    Our family had the full Churassco experience for lunch and we had a reservations for 6 on a Thursday afternoon. We had to wait 5 minutes or so for our table. The design aesthetic is 10 out of 10 - beautiful wood finishes, luxe textiles, gorgeous lighting, a variety of seating (the banquette seating is stunning). So much interior seating and zones!! The wait staff are professional and they shared about the menu and market table as we were new to the restaurant. The market table showed magnificently - fresh fruits, greens and some really unique sides. I didn't try too much as I wanted the entrees to be the stars. I had a salad, fruit and hummus and grilled vegetables - all were tasty. We were seated in a back corner so I felt like the cadence of the servers offering the meat entrees was spotty, waiting 10 minutes or more for another sampling, in addition to the temperature of the entrees. Some were piping hot, others room temp, some medium and others well overcooked. Everyone at the table really enjoyed the bread and the grilled cheese with honey. We were stuffed the entire day so we definitely had our fill. My only other comment is that I saw on social media a $49 option but the Churassco experience at $52 was a way better choice for lunch. At that point, why offer the $49 when there are limitations - for $3 more you can have it all.

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    Michael I.

    The ambiance was a nice 5-star with white table cloths, darker lighting and premium finishes. I liked that a lot. It was easy to talk with it not being crazy loud with others. The service was excellent. The meats had some temperature variation (which would be a challenge) where some are piping hot and others were not as hot as I would have liked. (But not bad). The meats I found to be a bit overly cooked and a tad on the dry side. It was still very good, but not 5-star good. My favorites were the cheesy bread served at the beginning to the table and the grilled cheese with honey. They were my unexpected surprises that were delicious. The salad bar had a 5-star presentation with amazing variety, but honestly, none of the items really hit with me. It was good but not great flavorful taste. It ain't cheap for sure. But it was a fun and unique experience. 5-star follow up from the business too. That shows attention to detail which I love.

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    Brian W.

    First time dining here... it was something special! I opted for the buffet dinner and was not disappointed. Fresh food, quality service and a barrage of meat. There must be 50 staff minimum working at any given time. Somehow, there is an organized march of delivering freshly sliced meat at consistently separate intervals. There was a nice variety of chicken, beef, pork, and other things like grilled pineapple and grilled cheese. I didn't try everything that was offered, but was satisfied with the things I did sample. The staff was very attentive. My water glass was frequently refilled and our server made great recommendation for drinks and dessert. The way that they coordinate the entire experience was really spectacular. This is not a dining room experience that I would undertake without being pretty hungry. It's a buffet! But more accurately, it's an upscale dining experience, and the meat quality was quite exceptional. Come for the novelty of having oversized grilled meat skewers delivered to your table and stay for the outstanding flavor from well tenderized and properly spiced meats in distinctive Brazilian style.

    Emily W.

    To start, it's a beautiful location with moody/chic decor and the vibes are set as soon as you enter. I would say that this location is a lot more lively than downtown Portland, with upbeat music, friendly staff and a colorful salad bar. We deeply enjoyed the salad bar with options ranging from meats and cheeses, roasted veggies, breads and more. As we get into the experience itself, there were quite a few disappointments. I wouldn't say negative, the staff does a great job, but the food and service could use improvement in several areas: - We were the only couple seated on the bar side of the restaurant, so a majority of the meats coming to our table were far in-between, cold, and overcooked. -The salad bar could use direction, or some way to guide the flow of traffic. Folks were walking in between both aisles grabbing food and were moving slowly, making it at least 5 minutes before we could explore the section in its entirety. Servers were standing near the entrance to it drying dishes and standing, so it was very cramped. - Lobster Mac n Cheese was $18 and incredibly bland and I wouldn't recommend ordering it. We used a lot of salt and pepper to make it edible, but it arrived just above warm and had already thickened. - Bone marrow $9 add-on - needs an intense flame/grill to cook out the meat and oils from it, what arrived to our table was sickeningly oily and wet, with little char flavor whatsoever. Two small pieces of dried out bread did not help give it texture or flavor. - While we encourage liveliness and camaraderie between coworkers, I am in a customer service position myself and know sometimes conversations get out of hand, we were seated near a bartender that talked loudly our entire meal over the course of an hour and a half, and that person cussed constantly within ear shot of patrons. Other servers crowded around the bar as well, making us feel awkward being the only people on the side of the restaurant listening to their conversations. Overall, it was still a good experience, $190 got us more than enough food to last, with leftovers as well. The drinks were well made for $10 All Day Happy Hour, very citrusy cutting through the heaviness of the meats, but there's a lot of room for improvement to survive Bridgeport's competitive scene. Kona Grill and McCormick & Schmick's are recent examples of this.

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    Amanda S.

    Was excited to try this location, which is now the second Fogo in the Portland area. The restaurant is beautifully designed, modern, and upscale, and everything felt brand new and clean. The salad bar was fresh, side orders amazing, thoughtfully maintained, with a great variety. The variety of meats was cooked right and the creme brulee I ordered was yummy. Service was attentive and professional without feeling rushed. Bathrooms were also clean which is always appreciated. Overall a great addition to Tigard and definitely a spot I'll return to. Both great restaurants in the area with two different vibes.

    Stephanie S.

    We enjoyed the full churrasco dinner at $79. It included the salad bar and a delicious variety of meats. The new location at the old McCormick n Schmidt's restaurant in Bridgeport mall. There is a shared parking lot with plenty of parking. The servers come around and bring large meat on skewers and slice it at your table in which you grab with your pinchers. The Brazilian cheesy bread popovers are the best. This is definitely a great location instead of driving into Portland for us.

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    #Abiel for manager! Amazing food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Will be coming back.

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    The food was amazing and dessert had unique items on it like cheesecake brulee. Super fun atmosphere!

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    Great food and great service (especially Raymond!). Love the spacious setup of this location.

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    Steak was amazing...A little more instruction on how everything was served to you would have been appreciated thus one less star.

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    I stopped going to the Portland location because it takes forever for the meat to stop to where we seat - 85% of the time!

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    Brazilian House - Yucca and Plantains

    Brazilian House

    4.7(109 reviews)
    10.4 miSunnyside, Belmont, Southeast Portland
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    I wish there was more Brazilian food in Portland, besides Fogo de chao I've only seen one other…read moreplace and they closed down unfortunately. In my limited experience w/ Brazilian food, the flavors seem mild and comforting, not too spicy, a lot of beans/rice, meat & plantains. We tried the Tropiero which was like a breakfast bean&rice scramble w/ eggs & sausage and Coxhinha which were like arancini stuffed w/ shredded chicken, almost like samosas but with different breading. Both were delicious. The cart is located in a pod off Belmont, and they have a little tent w/ inside seating and heaters.

    Brazilian is a distinct cuisine that is sadly underrepresented in Portland -- the only other…read moreBrazilian places I know of are a fancy steakhouse downtown and a chain coffeeshop in Beaverton. Nothing against those two, but this place is where to go for a scrumptious, filling, reasonably prices and authentic Brazilian meal, served by a charming chef who is fluent in English, Spanish and her native Portuguese. This is deep soul food, with some ingredients that look familiar -- black beans, collard greens -- yet taste different from the more common US preparations. Try the feijoada or the veggie plate or, for something very different, the moqueca. The flavors are all interesting but quite mild, although there is hot sauce available on request. It's part of a pod with other interesting-looking carts, including other South American cuisines, and a terrific beverage cart.

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    de Fuego - Salmon Tiradito

    de Fuego

    4.3(595 reviews)
    9.1 mi
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    Came over for the first time to celebrate my birthday with a few friends. We were meeting for…read moreHappy Hour and was surprised how big the lounge area was. There were many large seating area available. One main cedar table was a big attraction. There is a fireplace with a table by it We got a table. I ordered a Borgona, fruit puree juices mix with Sprite. Never had one, but sounded really good. It came and it was delicious and fruity for a mocktail. We ordered a shrimp ceviche and octopus skewers to start out with. The Shrimp Ceviche was very delicious and it was something that I was very happy to share it with my friends. It was a big portion of shrimp cocktail with salsa on the bottom and these large sized blue chips. It was so good that we ate it quickly. Octopus skewers was a tad charred. Yet very delicious especially if you eat it with the pineapple together. Brings out the flavor of the pineapples quite well. We ordered the Pork Belly Tacos and Mole Shrimp Tacos which came in 3. I absolutely loved street tacos filled with good fresh ingredients. And both of these hot the spot. The pork belly was an absolute great flavor of the pork belly. The Shrimp was delicious. Cook perfectly and easy to devour quickly. DeFuego Nachos had Jalapenos. But wasn't listed. The nachos were delicious and it was quickly devoured. Wings came in 4 wings with garlic parmesan with carrots and celery and ranch on the platter. Heavily garlic on the wings yet very delicious. Half wedge salad was a surprise how much there is in the salad. A lot of fresh veggies there with cherry tomatoes and sliced radishes in it. I had a absolutely fun experience celebrating my birthday here. DeFuego had Happy Hour from 3pm to 6pm, seven days out of the week. Seems the Happy Hour here is very popular. You have 21 appetizers to choose from on the Happy Hour Menu. There are Mocktails, and any drinks you want available. Definitely will come back again.

    Shoot. Last night I took my boyfriend here to celebrate a special event & we left so disappointed!…read moreWe got there at 7:15 & we were stuck there for over 2 hours! I ordered 2 things and both came out wrong. Our waitress spoke very loudly and we could hear her having long personal conversations with people a couple tables away from us for 10+ minutes at a time, several times. While we waited for her, we ran out of water a few times and I had to ask for more. It was over an hour before our order was even taken. We did flag her down to order an appetizer, brussel sprouts with cheese on the side due to a dairy allergy, but... the sprouts came out with cheese on them. They corrected this fairly promptly, but then we sat for another 45 minutes before our order was actually taken. I ordered a steak as "somewhere between medium & medium well" and she correctly repeated my order back to me "medium/medium well." When the steak came out, it was WELL well done. Like, burnt. I wanted to send it back, but I didn't want to deal with the embarrassment or have to wait even longer for food. We were about an hour & 45 minutes into dinner by the time we got our food. I was so disappointed! I also wanted to get dessert to celebrate the occasion but the service was SO slow that we had to cancel our after-dinner plans. We ordered it anyway & requested the check promptly, giving up on our plans for the rest of the evening. We were only a party of 2, we arrived early for our reservation, & we watched several larger parties come and go while we waited for our order to even be taken. It was a Wednesday night and not overly busy, there were several empty tables, so I'm not sure what the hold up was. We were also seated at an odd table next to the kitchen with a small divider between us and the staff. It was noisy and I even heard 2 staff members exchange a joke about how someone else had left & said they'd never come back. They laughed about it. I wish I had the guts those people had to get up & leave! I've never once left less than a 20% tip and felt immense guilt not tipping well, but after experiencing the poor service then also hearing the staff blatantly acknowledge it & not care.... I was appalled. The Hilton bought the hotel attached to De Fuego and I'm shocked. This was a Monarch hotel before and I'd assume that the Hilton's standards would be higher but the service and quality here have tanked hopelessly low since the acquisition. I had a similar experience at The Underground before it closed. I've learned my lesson & won't come here for a special occasion again.

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    El Gaucho - Roasted Sweet Corn is yum!

    El Gaucho

    4.0(867 reviews)
    9.3 miDowntown, Southwest Portland
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    El Gaucho has been on our list of Portland Restaurants that we had on our bucket list; we can now…read moreofficially share what an amazing experience we had. We were celebrating my wife's cousin's birthday. El Gaucho restaurant is located on the street level of The Benson Hotel on SW Broadway. You have the option to valet your car or right across the street you will find a local parking lot or if you are lucky you can search for street parking. As you walk in you are greeted by a door man, the staff we interacted with were over the top friendly and engaging. The interior is swanky with a wood tone, white tablecloths but not stuffy. We were seated quickly. The booth was on the street side wall near the bar area with open seating in the middle of the space, but know that the booth was a snug fit, in our next visit we will see if we can reserve an open table for a little more elbow room. This aside, you are entertained by the staff's theatrics around the old school serving theater, the flaming sword brochette is worth the view. They also had live music that gave that extra touch an ambiance. Our food, wow, you know the saying, you get what you pay for, well it was worth every cent. We ordered the Prawn Linguine, very ample serving of Linguine and very tasteful Prawns, we shared the wedge salad, it was very well prepared, I had the 14oz Peppercorn, New York Steak with a side order of the Wicked Shrimp, large Prawns sautéed in a spicy sauce, (its spicy) so beware, I loved them even with the kick. Our party also ordered the Standard 14oz New York, with sautéed mushrooms and spicy Brussel Sprouts. On top of all of this great food, we enjoyed the garlic toast, its amazingly tasty. We washed it all down with a 2014 Tempranillo-Malbec, a perfect red wine from our family members collection. If you have not experienced El Gaucho, don't wait too long, you are missing out.

    Although the tableside salad is standardized, it can still be a hit or miss depending on the server…read morepreparing it. I had the best tableside salad here last year, and our waiter even personalized it by adding extra garlic. Unfortunately, things fell short during my most recent visit. The salad this time was very bland and barely garlicky, even though we specifically asked for extra garlic. Last year I didn't get a chance to try their off-menu porterhouse and was planning to order it this time. Unfortunately, they no longer offer it. The only off-menu option now is a sampler of three different cuts for over $100, which isn't worth it to me. I ended up going with the ribeye cooked medium rare as usual, but it was surprisingly chewy this time and even made my gums bleed a bit. One small thing I wish they would change: at other locations, the personalized menu is kept in a plastic sleeve, but here they roll it up and tie it with a ribbon. A common issue I've experienced at El Gaucho most of the time is that when the server pours water, it often drips onto the personalized menu. I hope they can be more careful since it gets messy and ruins something many guests like to keep as a souvenir. There has also been a huge price increase across the menu since my visit last year.

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    Ox - Beef tongue

    Ox

    4.4(1.5k reviews)
    10.7 miEliot, Northeast Portland
    $$$

    Some bulletpoints because theres so much to say! - hubby…read moreloved his So Real cocktail. He said "would drink 10." - Dungeness Crab Bruschetta was so so good! We recommended it to the table next to us, and they liked it too! - Mushroom soup was so smooth and delicious! Perfect mushroom flavor without tasting like dirt. - Beef Tounge was not for me (I really hate capers ). Also was not a fan, personally, of Blood Sausage. Hubby loved both so if thats your thing, you'd probably really like them! - The rest of the Asado Argentina for Two was AMAZING! - I put the chimicurri on everything and they were so nice and brought me an extra bowl of it AND extra togo!! Thank you!! - The wine selection was incredible! I had the '21 Sangiovese and it was so so good. - Our server was very familiar with the menu and gave us such a good description of the specials and each dish we asked about! - The rest of the staff was very nice and they took away dishes and cleaned our table (literally wiped away crumbs) from previous ones so quick. - The overall vibe was so cool! I really want to sit outside next time we visit! I will be recommending this place to everyone from now on!

    Oh, the joy of Ox…read more It's become a staple -- the kind of place that quietly works its way into your rotation and then suddenly holds weight in your personal ranking whether you meant for it to or not. As of right now, it sits at number one for my dad and a few of my friends alike. For me? I'm not ready to crown it just yet. I need a few more visits, a few more comparisons against my usual haunts. But it's up there. No question. When I first moved to Portland almost a year ago, this was one of the spots that kept coming up. Highly recommended, spoken about with a kind of confidence that usually means it's either overhyped or the real deal. We went for Mother's Day. Then again for Father's Day. My parents loved it -- the kind of love that doesn't need explanation -- and honestly, I get it. The service is immaculate. Thoughtful, attentive, but never hovering. You feel taken care of in a way that's increasingly rare -- like the front of house actually wants you to have a good time, not just turn the table. There's a real sense of pride in what they're doing. The team feels aligned, almost symbiotic. Front of house lifting up back of house, back of house delivering in a way that makes that support feel earned. Whether that relationship is perfect behind the scenes or not, it reads as seamless from the outside. And the food -- it's just excellent. Cooked perfectly, consistently, without unnecessary theatrics. No foams, no gels, no overworked plating trying to prove something. Just honest, confident cooking over fire. The kind of food that reminds you how good simple things can be when they're done right. It's indulgent in the best way. The kind of meal that might even tempt a few vegans back to the dark side -- at least for a night. It's not cheap. Let's be clear about that. I don't go here casually, and I'm not pretending I do. Thanks, Mom and Dad. But it's the kind of place that's worth saving up for -- not just for the food, but for the experience. For some people, this might be a random Wednesday night. For most of us, it's something you plan for. And when you do, it delivers. It's special without making a big deal about being special. And that's exactly why it works.

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    En Vida PDX - Drinks Menu (Nov 22)

    En Vida PDX

    4.8(44 reviews)
    11.5 miSabin, Northeast Portland

    E A T. H E R E . if…read moreyou're like me and maybe live nearby and have driven by or scrolled passed thinking "looks cute but I'm in 'X' or 'Y' mood right now and I'm not all that familiar with South American or Cuban etc so you put it off another day... STOP. Come here IMMEDIATELY. I popped in for brunch on a Sunday, no wait, Sat right at the bar. Vibrant bright sun filling the place, upbeat tunes playing. Handful of tables occupied. The vibes were 10/10 I pulled up a barstool and the menu had a lot of solid, tempting options. I went with a pressed Cuban sandwich topped with fried egg, bacon strips, hollandaise and sliced avocado. Had a beer and a shit, tasty. It was PERFECT. I'm coming back again, frequently, before this place POPS OFF. Gotta be a regular for me going forward. It is just GREAT!!!

    Enticed by all the good reviews for this place and a hankering for Latin American food, I needed to…read morecheck them out. They're quiet on a Friday afternoon. Their space is very colorful and has a lot of fun energy. Their menu is pretty focused but the items all sound very tasty. We went with an Empanada of the day, The Cubano, and the Bandeja. Their focused menu certainly paid off when you see how fresh and well-executed their dishes were. The empanada of the day was a mushroom and cheese. It's made fresh so the cheese was nice and gooey. Their crust is different from what I'm used to. It seems to be a mix of maize and cornmeal rather than flour. I think it gave a nice crunchy crust and slightly chewy inside. A bit small for the price though. The Cubano was again made fresh. Bread was nice and crispy. Inside was filled with hearty meat and cheese. A solid sandwich, especially when paired with their pico de gallo. The start of the meal was easily the Bandeja. You can choose between chicken and flat iron steak for the Bandeja; we went with the steak and we weren't disappointed. It's cooked medium-rare, making the steak super tender. The outside crust was well-seasoned and flavorful. The Plato came with a lot of other tasty things like a perfect over-easy egg, rice and beans, avocado, and the best chicharron I've had. It's small but packed a punch. The outside was crispy all around while the fat layer was still melt-in-your-mouth soft. This dish had everything, perfect for sharing. The staff were attentive and friendly. Happy hour is from 3-5PM on weekdays. All in all, we had an amazing meal and will be spreading the word of their goodness for sure.

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    El Pilón - El Pilon Arepa

    El Pilón

    4.7(239 reviews)
    9.3 miDowntown, Southwest Portland
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    I had such a genuinely beautiful experience at El Pilón Colombian Food. You can feel the care the…read moremoment you're there. The people are incredibly kind, personable, and welcoming, with such positive energy. There's a real human connection here--you can tell they truly care about what they do, and you leave feeling fed in more ways than just food. And the food absolutely deserves the praise, too. The chicken empanada was perfectly crispy and full of flavor, and the chicken arepa was warm, cheesy, and so comforting, with tender shredded chicken that just hit. Everything tasted intentional and made with love. Even the sauce on the side brought everything together so well. I would honestly pay double for this experience--not because it's expensive (it's very reasonable), but because the food, the people, and the overall vibe are just that good. Beautiful food, beautiful people, beautiful company. They deserve the world. Highly recommend. --------------------- Tuve una experiencia realmente hermosa en El Pilón Colombian Food. Desde el primer momento se siente el cariño y la dedicación. Las personas son increíblemente amables, cercanas y acogedoras, con una energía muy positiva. Hay una conexión humana muy real -- se nota que de verdad aman lo que hacen, y uno se va sintiéndose lleno de muchas más formas que solo con la comida. Y la comida también merece todo el reconocimiento. La empanada de pollo estaba perfectamente crujiente y llena de sabor, y la arepa de pollo estaba calientita, con queso derretido y muy reconfortante, con pollo desmenuzado suave y delicioso. Todo sabía intencional, hecho con amor. Incluso la salsa que viene al lado unía todo de una manera increíble. Honestamente, pagaría el doble por esta experiencia -- no porque sea caro (el precio es muy razonable), sino porque la comida, las personas y la vibra en general son así de buenas. Comida hermosa, personas hermosas, una empresa hermosa. Se merecen el mundo. Súper recomendado.

    I ordered two cheese empanadas, and they were extremely disappointing. I also accidentally selected…read morea maracuyá juice instead of a guanábana juice, and even though I realized the mistake immediately, before the drink was even handed to me, they still refused to change it. I ended up paying for something I did not want, which felt unfair and frustrating. This experience completely turned me off from returning or trying anything else on their menu. Based on this visit, I would not recommend them at all.

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