I HAVE NO IDEA how this place can be so good all over America! Do they have international spots too? Anyways, anytime I go to anyone of their locations, their steak is cooked so well, salted perfectly and the attention that we get with fresh food coming quickly it's always impeccable. My hat is off to this entire organization! read more

This was my first ever Fogo! I've celebrated birthdays here over the years. I really never had a bad experience until yesterday when I sat at the bar. The only bartender was not friendly or welcoming at all. The bar was empty at the time. She placed the menu on the bar and still doesn't introduce herself or even say hello. Just nothing! I told her I wanted a red wine from the happy hour and also redeem a bar bite reward. I asked if it was for any bar bite and she rudely said, "I don't know what reward you have." I gave her my number and she found it. I placed an order for the picanha burger, which I thought was just ok. I probably won't get it again but at least I got to try it. She never asked how my food was our if I needed anything else. Really if she was more pleasant, I would have stayed and ordered more. The happy hour here is such a great deal. Her demeanor turned me off so much that I got my check and left as quickly as possible. I understand people could have bad days but to work in customer service with that attitude is bad for business! read more

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This place is great. They have amazing food! They have all day happy hour on Saturday and Sunday. I would say the only thing is I noticed they only have two bathrooms in the bar area and neither of them have a changing station. The service is good and I can tell everyone there is working hard. I appreciate their positive attitude. Busy place! If you aren't doing happy hour get a reservation. The happy hour burger is amazing. Also the filet was great. I also ordered a side of mashed potatoes for my son and that was great. And the spinach and artichoke dip was also great. I got the passion fruit cocktail and that was a little too sweet for me but I just added some water to it and it was great. read more

Happy hour at Fogo de Chão is actually worth the stop. Went on a Friday with two friends and we had a great time. The appetizers and cocktails were tasty and very reasonably priced, which made it an easy yes for a casual meetup. The only downsides: limited drink options (no tequila), and the bread and empanadas could've been a little fresher. Service was friendly and the crowd was steady, but not super social more people in their own lanes, with a few families mixed in. read more

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I've been to several different locations of Fogo de Chão and this by far was the best experience. Last minute weeknight reservations were easy to get. I took advantage of their valet parking out front that was very reasonable. We were seated on time and greeted right away by one of our servers. There were at least 3 people assisting us with drinks, clean plates and bread. Each one was very friendly and attentive. The service we received was truly excellent. The salad bar was fully stocked with fresh fruit, veggies and side dishes. Once seated back at our table the meat began to flow! Everything was hot and delicious. My favorite was the garlic steak and bacon wrapped items. Definitely come hungry and don't for get to flip your card to red when your full. read more

It was our first time at this location and we had a great experience. They had a variety of seasonal options at the salad bar, and the meats were all very good. We recognized a server, Aria, who we'd had at another location- she and our server Ermias took great care of us. read more

This is a great place for an after business meeting, family celebration, or special occasion. We were visiting for a birthday. The customer service and team approach to the wait staff works well. The green light/red light approach to the dining experience is ingenious. Everything we tried was well prepared. The salad bar is not typical. The offerings were quite diverse. The cocktails were on point. One of the stars of the show was the desert. For your birthday, you receive your choice. The molten cake is absolutely delicious. One most notable plus is the valet parking. Downtown parking can be a nightmare. Overall, I would highly recommend Fogo de Chão. Happy eating! read more

Fogo de Chão - Happy Birthday molten chocolate cake. The Chocolate Brigadeiro is also a winner. - Brazilian Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

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I've been to many Fogo locations and it is always a gluttonous delight - this location is on par with the others. I came here with a large party of 15. The salad bar has an impossible variety of dishes, and there are almost too many meat options to choose from. On top of that you are given warm cheesy breads (pao de quejiao), polenta fries, fried sweet plantains, and buttery mash. $75/pp for the full experience - it's worth it! Be prepared to eat your heart out, dieters and vegans beware! The interior is classy and the staff are attentive and awesome. read more

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Writing a review simply for the $10 Picanha Burger from the bar menu. This is an awesome deal and the burger is so good you would be surprised it's priced at $10. It is the perfect lunch in DC. Almost feels like I am doing a lunch hack as a $10 meal in DC is hard to come by. All burger components made fresh and I like that it comes with crispy polenta. Service was quick and the waitress made our custom requests happen (subbed polenta for a salad, which they said they don't normally do but did for us anyway). read more

Fogo de Chão - Bar Menu - Brazilian Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

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Fogo is great. Always Great. Happy Hour is 24/7, just ask for the menu. Theirs always heavy weights in here that are somewhat movers and shakers too, so mingling is worthwhile. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

Came here on Sunday for their Sunday brunch. What's hot - Quality. Very good. Surprisingly, my favorite meats were the bacon wrapped chicken, bacon wrapped filet, and their chicken drumsticks. The meats were incredibly tender and flavorful, but not too salty. All their meats were a good flavor, as well. I especially liked their salad bar of smoked salmon, asparagus, mushrooms, beet salad, and their fruits. They had fresh papaya, pineapple, and orange slices. The fresh fruits were great to round out the meal after so much meat. Hubby and I also recommend their fruit parfait with granola, Greek yogurt and fresh fruits. Their Greek yogurt is not too sweet, so the parfait is a nice palate cleanser after eating so much ,eat. - Service. Excellent. We never had to wait for anything. There was always staff checking up on us, which we appreciated. Their meats came out in a whirlwind, which caught us off guard, because we were taking our time to eat. Their staff appear to be well-trained in ensuring timely service and following up with customers. Whenever a table was done, we saw their staff quickly clean the table to be prepared for service for the next set of customers. - Layout. It's pretty good. There's enough space between tables to move around. We appreciated being seated at a table for 4, because it gave us more space. Their bathroom is upstairs, which is also pretty spacious. Their upstairs has additional seating, which looks helpful for group events. - Location. Pretty central in DC, which is nice, especially to many tourist locations. Also close to the Archives metro station. What's not - Price. Hubby and I took advantage of their Veterans Day special of 50% off for the veteran or active duty member and 10% off for their family member. We encountered no difficulty with obtaining our discount. However, their regular price is $57 per person for brunch. For dinner it's $76. To be fair, it's good value for money. However, because Fogo de Chao is expensive, hubby and I only come here for special occasions. Final answer Definitely a good place to go to for Sunday brunch and would recommend, but for special occasions. read more

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We came out with a group to have dinner and haven't been in a while. The food was as good as I remember, but in terms of the meats coming around was a bit disappointing so I took off a star. Nothing was coming to our table and we had to ask multiple times, and still to no avail we didn't get certain meats ever coming to our table. It would be great if they figured out a better system to ensure each table is offered the various selection of meats, especially when your green card is up. Other than that, what we were offered and able to get did taste great as always. read more

Fogo de Chão - Passion Fruit mimosa - Brazilian Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

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Calling all meat lovers!!!! My GO TO Brazil steakhouse - all you can eat - in DC by the White House Carnivore in the house. Start with the salad bar. Don't load up too much. Highly recommend cheese, sliced cold cuts, charcuterie, roasted garlic cloves (my only plant lol pop them like candy; cure all). Splurge on candied bacon. Smoked salmon. MEATS - BEEF RIBS, which you must ask for. Melts in your mouth like "butta!" Fatty. Moist. Juicy. Fred Flintstone. Dinosaur ribs haha. Super satiating. Hidden gem. COSTELA. -- rubbed with rock salt, seasoned crust; grilled for hours VERY SALTY but MY FAV. - PICANHA - Prime Part of the Top Sirloin. My second fav!! A staple Brazilian meat. - Lamb Chomps. Mmmmmmm - Sausage. Nom - FILET MIGNON -- Beef Tenderloin - Ribeye bone in. Yummmm - MEDALHÕES COM BACON / Bacon-Wrapped Steak - Chimichurri sauce meat topper -- herb and spice sauce -- olive oil, vinegar, garlic, finely chopped parsley. A game changer. Dessert -- back in the day -- amazing New York style cheesecake!!!! Chocolate cake. CHOCOLATE BRIGADEIRO Rich truffled chocolate in a decadent chocolate cookie crust topped with chocolate ganache and sprinkles. No more sweet treats for me. My teeth will thank me. Haha. Animal based now with a splash of plants. Haha. Parking a beast as in downtown. Uber. Lyft. Metro train, bus. Flip your paper card to green. Food galore. Passed on the sides. But they are good. Mashed potatoes. Bread cheese balls. Bananas. Polenta. Yuca. Unlimited Customer Service. Exquisite!! I'll be back. Happy hour too is available at the bar, Mon-Fri! read more

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I came to Fogo de Chão three days ago while attending a conference, and everything was absolutely perfect. Shout out to Jose and Douglas, who took great care of us throughout our meal. The salad bar is possibly one of the best I've had at any Rodizio-style restaurant. The options were incredible roasted eggplant, zucchini, garlic, squash, beet salads, fresh tomatoes, imported cheeses, and Serrano meats. I loved it so much that I almost didn't have room for the meat! I did manage to try a few cuts chorizo, lamb, ribeye, and sirloin all perfectly cooked and seasoned. The service here was super attentive and very polite. Our waiter even brought out some grilled cheese, which was a nice touch and very tasty. I would absolutely come back again if I'm ever in the DC area. Highly recommend read more

Whenever in a city for work travel I try to find a Fogo De Chão because of the happy hour menu. Whoever came up with the happy hour idea deserves a raise. Probably one of the best happy hours in the D.C. area. This place is great for large groups or solo dinners waiting for their train outside of D.C. service is top tier and everyone is always helpful. The $10.00 Picana burger was juicy, flavorful, and probably one of the best burgers for this price point in D.C. read more

Fogo de Chão - $$10 Picanha Burger* - Brazilian Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

The lamb lollipops on the bar menu here are really good. I will say the location at the wharf has a much better ambiance and atmosphere than downtown, like night and day. I was downtown craving a snack and stopped by for these which seem to be consistent between both locations. Only 4 stars since no one has gotten back to any of my emails regarding a negative experience last time. read more

Fogo de Chão - Lamb lollipops - Brazilian Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

The place was absolutely amazing. My daughter said she wanted the "Dad Dinner Selection" for her birthday so I gave her just that. The meat was all really good and well seasoned... and it just kept coming. We had to flip to red a few times to stop the slow. The buffet bar was decent, I've seen better assortments but hey, you don't go there for the buffet. I liked the glazed pepper bacon. This place was awesome and would definitely try it again at a different location. I love the chain, always the best cuts! read more

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My friend and I recently went to Fogo de Chão to celebrate a special occasion and had a great experience. The ambiance and service were both top-notch. My friend and I both got the churrasco experience, which came with access to the buffet and meat delivered to the table (you can substitute fish for the meat). Our meal started off with Pão de Queijo being delivered to our table, which was delicious. We then went to the buffet bar, which had several delicious salads and soups. I enjoyed the meats that came to the table, which you can get cooked rare, medium rare, medium, medium well, and well-done. I especially liked the ribs, flank, sirloin and the filet mignon-all were cooked perfectly medium rare and were seasoned with the right amount of salt and pepper. My friend's Chilean Sea Bass was also well-cooked, although the sides were just OK. My friend and I shared the chocolate lava cake and the chocolate brigadeiro for dessert. The lava cake center and ice cream were both good, but the cake was dry. The brigadeiro had a good crust, but needed a sauce and more flavor. I would recommend Fogo de Chão for your next special dinner! read more

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Great location and pleasant atmosphere. Food, service are great. I loved the salad bar, healthy and delicious. It had everything I needed. We also got cheese bread, fries and plantains. I had brought friends back here, I will definitely go back. read more

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One of the most underrated and severely overlooked happy hours within Washington, DC. If you haven't been here you are missing out. The food is always incredible and reasonably priced. The staff are incredible and nice. Will recommend this place every day of the week. read more

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Excellent food. Excellent drinks. Great atmosphere. Friendly employees. The manager was very welcoming and she gave us a tour of the restaurant. I will definitely be returning. read more

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Yummy all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse! The meats are all cooked to various preparation levels, so they cut a slice for you at whatever level you request (rare, medium, well, or anything in-between). That is a great system because even on just my table, people in the same party had different preferences. Some of the favorites in my party included the lamb, garlic pork chops, and bacon wrapped chicken. As for dessert on their all you can eat menu, there is pineapple doused in honey + cinnamon or grilled cheese with honey. We each tried both, and they were great! The staff was all very friendly. I would recommend trying their delicious guarana berry soda drink, which comes from Brazil (and has no high fructose corn syrup!). The only downside of the place is the high cost. It was $100 per person for the all-you-can-eat (AYCE) experience, which is very steep compared to AYCE KBBQ. read more

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We're fans of Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouses. We have one in San Diego that we often go to when at the Gaslamp Quarter. We dined at Fogo de Chão the Washington, D.C. location. The food was delicious with friendly and attentive staff. The only disappointments were: 1. Dinner starts at 2pm and not at 4pm (not used to this). So you end up paying dinner prices at $73.00. 2. Soft drinks are not included and soda comes out of a can (very tacky for a high end restaurant). My husband did not enjoy his ice tea. 3. The downstairs bathroom doesn't have a baby changing diaper station or table. I had to change my baby's diaper on the floor. 4. Our dinner price with drinks was $177.00 plus $20 tip. That's a lot of money to pay when not used to paying dinner at 2pm. Don't think I would dine at Fogo after 2pm. Some of the meats were not worth paying $73.00 we only tried 5 different meats. There was a meat we got that was a bit tough to eat, but really enjoyed the lamb chop, chicken, sausage and garlic rib. Happy Yelping! read more

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food: delicious. Tried the entree CHILEAN SEA BASS. Good flavor, maybe a little overcooked, but it is in a Togo container. service: JULIO, AMERICA, MUSACHI(? totally got his name wrong), GENEVIEVE, SAM. Wonderful people! Helpful, attentive, efficient, quick, responsive, caring and friendly people. Thank you for. Wonderful experience! ambiance: Can't go wrong with a space large enough to move around with a large group. Thank you for the great space and location for our large group. It was so easy working with GENEVIEVE getting this large group event scheduled and JULIO running the show with AMERICA. Thank you, Fogo family! read more

Fogo de Chão - CHOCOLATE MOLTEN CAKE | love chocolate? Get it. - Brazilian Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

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So many workers and such great service! Came here for NYE and the staff seemed happy to be there. Fun concept. The Mac and cheese was great to bring home and reheat because we had so much food. read more

Fogo de Chão - Chocolate molten cake with ice cream - Brazilian Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

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I had a great meal here when I was in Washington for a meeting. It was an industry, sponsored event, but we had the full Fogo de Chão experience. I have spent plenty of time in Brazil, and very familiar with the "churrascaria" concept - it's always fun to see people who have never tried this type of dining before. The ambiance was good - perhaps a bit noisy because of the size of our group, but overall it was an enjoyable experience. The meats were delicious and perfectly cooked - this time, it seemed that they were done over wood instead of propane. Much better over wood. Cheers! read more

Excellent and cordial service! Excellent food! Meats were cooked to perfection! Beautiful fresh salad bar with three soup options. Very nice posh ambiance! Open for lunch. Fantastic happy hour specials too. Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse was outstanding! read more

On a Saturday evening, 2 friends and I decided to stuff ourselves full of grilled meats at Fogo. Since we had a 6pm reservation, we received seating immediately. Everyone signed up for the churrasco experience ($74/person) - the full AYCE. As usual, I did not get anything from the salad and appetizer bar, abstaining from anything that did not use to have a soul. The service proved spectacular. I was bombarded with different cuts of meat in the first 5 minutes; my plate seemed only to pile on more cuts. I had to throttle the throughput by flipping my circle to red just to get breathing (and eating) space. This pace slowed to a more sustainable rate, but I never felt less than a minute away from being able to get more cuts read more

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Okay-folks, go for the lunch deal!! It's $18 for the market table Monday-Friday. You can fill up on expensive fruits and fancy veg. They have smoked salmon, cured meats, nice cheeses, soups, and great cheese bread. The salads and everything makes it worth it. You easily get your money worth for the price of a sweet green bowl. They have the deal until 3pm too! Staff is nice and surprisingly non pushy if you don't get the full meal experience with extra meats. read more

You can never go wrong with going here. They say us relatively quick and the server we had was quick and kept checking in on us. There are many different types of steaks that you can get. When they go to your table they will let you know what type of steaks it is and how you like it cooked before they cut you a piece. There is also different sides that you can get also. There was a lot of people that was there when we went so it was a bit loud and the table that we got was right where people would go to get the rice so we kept hearing the pots being opened and closed. read more

The Washington location is always a joy to visit because of the management staff, servers, and hostess. I always highlight the food and not always the dessert well this time I am promoting their delicious Molten cake, Brûlée, and the Berginani (not sure I spelled that correctly) but it was delicious. Drop-in see for yourself how well the restaurant runs compared to other FOGO locations. read more

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This location was busy however the staff was very attentive and the food was very good. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

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Tried the Pennsylvania location for the 1st time earlier this month. Everything was nonstop on point!! The meats are all so mouthwatering, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The service and attention provided by Nancy and the team was excellent! Superb! read more

meat, Meat, and more MEAT One major tip: Definitely come here when you are hungry especially if you plan on taking advantage of the full Churrasco Experience. The Churrasco Experience is about $74 per person, and it includes a continuous feeding of at least 5 cuts of meat. Some cuts included NY steak, lamb chops, picanha, beef loin, roasted chicken/beef with beef, and a couple of others. Additionally, a "small" buffet with a nice spread of Brazilian sides comes with the experience. However, I would recommend that you not make too many trips to the buffet because you will get A LOT of meat with from the churrasco service. During the experience, the service team will make several rounds bringing various meats to your table. I thought everything that was brought to our table was absolutely delicious (especially the medium rare cuts). I did not refuse anything based on taste or flavor. The NY steak and lamb chops were my absolute favorite. This might have been a just me thing, but I thought the NY steak was a bit too salty for my tastes, but the other person with whom I was dining did not find it too salty. Overall, the service was absolutely wonderful (George, Katrina, and the others were great). Maybe the service was "too good". From my previous non-Fago de Chao churrasco experiences, the courses of meat were spread out a bit. During our dinner, I felt like as soon as one piece of meat was placed on the plate ,another person arrived with another, then another with another, and you get the hint. At one point, I pretty much had a mountain of meat on my plate. I probably missed the assignment because I noticed that later on during our meal the service team would return with the same meats. From my pervious churrasco experiences at other Brazilian places, you pretty much have one chance to try each course. However, I guess that's not the case at Fogo de Chao. I'll also say that we never had to wait too long for anything because the waiters constantly dropped by out table to make sure we did not need anything. Actually, it was a little funny because we would order a round of cocktails, then within five minutes, someone else would come to our table to take our cocktail order. I guess it's better to have too much service than having to wait 15+ minutes to flag down a waiter for something. The two-level restaurant is huge, which makes it perfect for a large gathering. We saw several 10+ parties during our visit. While the ambiance of the restaurant is very modern, it's also quite inviting. There were many folks that were dressed to the nines (well business casual), but there were several folks (like myself) that were dressed in casual attire. Shoot, if I'm going to stuff my face with all you can eat meat for about 60-90 minutes, I need to wear extra comfortable clothes. ;) Overall, we had a wonderful Christmas dinner at Fogo de Chao, and I hope to make another visit in the near future because everything was A-OK. read more

Fogo de Chão - I really loved the light fixtures. - Brazilian Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

I absolutely love Fogo de Chão! In my opinion, it's one of the most consistent restaurants in DC when it comes to food quality, service, and the overall dining experience. I've been a loyal customer for 20 years, and honestly, I haven't explored many other restaurants this past year. A lot of places seem to be increasing their prices without improving the quality of food or service, but Fogo manages to offer an excellent value with top-notch food and genuinely kind, attentive service. I recently visited twice in the past month--once before the Nutcracker with friends and family for drinks and light bites, and another time for a staff holiday party. So, I can speak to both the bar and the restaurant experience as a whole. Let's start with the salad bar. It offers an impressive variety, and my 7- and 3-year-olds were especially thrilled with the options. The salad bar has cheeses, soups, and meats, so there's plenty to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Once seated, they bring out the most delicious cheese bread, and before you know it, the meat service starts--quickly and without any waiting. They're even kind enough to ask if there are any specific cuts we'd like them to bring over! The servers are all so friendly and helpful, and the manager, Maeve, stopped by to check on us during our meal, even bringing something to the table herself. That's service at its finest. Our experience at the bar was equally great. We enjoyed tender lamb chops, and the drink menu was perfect for both kids and adults. The lemonade options for the kids were fantastic, and the adult drinks were reasonably priced--only $10, which is unheard of in DC! If you're looking for a place with a wide variety of options, or somewhere you can bring a large group without dealing with long waits, Fogo de Chão is the perfect choice. The warm, welcoming atmosphere makes it great for any occasion. In fact, I'm already planning to return with my husband for a romantic dinner. Fogo is truly a place you can't go wrong with! read more

We visited Fogo for restaurant week and our anniversary! The service was absolutely amazing (Ermias and Aria ensured we were well taken care of, in addition to the wonderful manager whose name we didn't get but who had a fancy new wine aerator) and the sommelier who recommended the Milla Cala which were ordering more bottles online tonight. The market table/ salad bar) appetizer section was high quality and all delicious. I loved the Brazilian street corn and the Brazilian dressing in particular. The meat was also amazing- our favorite was the top and bottom sirloin. We also had dessert and the chocolate lava cake was to die for. We cannot wait to return. Between the quality of food and the service, it's totally worth it. read more

Fogo de Chão - Chocolate Molten Cake - Brazilian Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

Went for happy hour, sat at the bar. Ordered a burger and empanadas. Despite asking multiple times for cheese, the woman working the bar finally said she was too busy. The empanadas came out 20 minutes before the burger. Finally got cheese bread with the burger because a man started working; he was much more attentive than the woman. Burger bun was hard as a rock. Literally inedible. read more

The best! The salad bar alone is enough! All of the meats are cooked to perfection. Tres Leches to finish off the night. Hermes was our server and he was very attentive to our party. read more

Fogo de Chão - Tres Leches Cake - Brazilian Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

I went to Fogo for happy hour. The happy hour selection is amazing! They have a variety of food and drink options and the prices are amazing. There is a burger and fries on the happy hour menu and it's only $9! It's definitely worthwhile going to Fogo for happy hour. The bar area is pretty spacious and there's plenty of seating. However, I would try to get there before 5pm on Thursday and Fridays because it can get pretty crowded. The service was good. Our waitress was not as attentive because the bar area was very busy. However, the food came out fast and was so delicious. read more

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OVERALL: Best happy hour in the city - high quality food and drink at actual happy hour prices FOOD: the HH menu had really good options. We got the queijo assado (cheese) and chicken sliders. And from the shareable menu, which was also well priced, we got the bone churrasco board. The large beef rib was delicate and delicious. Probably the best item we tried! SERVICE: waitstaff was incredibly helpful and attentive. Such great attitude from all the staff! VENUE: enter from the 11th st side. We sat in the bar area, which was far more upscale than a traditional bar area. Lots of seating options for various groups sizes and window seats. Great food, service, and venue! Must visit! read more

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