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    Fogo de Chão

    4.2 (2.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    In the upper floor looking down
    Elena M.

    The food was delicious. The service was outstanding. It was my daughter's dream. We arrived in DC feeling famished and decided to eat here. We waited like 5 minutes to be sat. I know it's a chain but we had a great experience. The drinks were so good. My husband loved the fried plantains. The sirloin was excellent. I loved the salad bar and cheese bread. The bacon wrapped chicken was my favorite. All the staff was very welcoming and attentive. We hope the one in Kansas is just as tasty.

    Happy Birthday molten chocolate cake. The Chocolate Brigadeiro is also a winner.
    Tay W.

    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!

    Wendi K.

    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.

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    Lynda D.

    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).

    Crab-cake
    C H.

    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.

    Imtiaz G.

    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.

    Rachel S.

    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.

    Passion Fruit mimosa
    Katie N.

    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.

    Beeeeeef!!  Mmmmmm. Keto!!!!
    Kristian J.

    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!

    $$10 Picanha Burger*
    Suliman R.

    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.

    Lamb lollipops
    Gloria M.

    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.

    My Baby's Birthday Dinner
    William G.

    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!

    Pão de Queijo
    Joshua K.

    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!

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    The food was delicious and The staff was extremely attentive. Jacky was a wonderful server!

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    Ask the Community - Fogo de Chão

    Hi is this place halal?

    I can't imagine that it is a halal restaurant as they serve shellfish and pork.

    I wanted to celebrate my husbands birthday here. Would I be able to find parking or is it better to uber in? and would I be able to bring in my own birthday cake? Thanks in…

    They have valet so you don't have to worry

    Children under 6 that do not eat meat cost?

    Children under 6 is free and from 7 to 12 is half price

    Is the Chilean sea bass boneless?

    Yes, it is boneless.

    If I wanted to come for the Fogo Churrasco Experience for lunch, what days and times would that fall under?

    Churrasco menu is posted at https://fogodechao.com/menu-detail/?location=1511&type=menu-lunch&id=23 Apparently it is available any time.

    I'm going to brunch here tomorrow, is the "full cburrasco experience" for brunch, is there dessert included ? Thanks!

    I dont think so, but there is plenty of meat!!!👍🏽

    How much is all you can eat meat, as also just to eat steak? Also how much is the price for weekdays dinner.…

    Dinner (6:00 pm) for two, on a week-night, all you can eat (salad bar & meat) with out alcoholic beverages; $131.56 including tax and tips. Sorry I don't have the actual breakdown of the bill, we did not keep the receipt. I'm not sure if there is… Read more

    How much time do people tend to spend here?

    Depends. 45 minutes to an hour average probably

    Do they serve similar foods for lunch and dinner?

    Yes it's the same but cheaper for lunch.

    Wanted to know if any of the meat is halal?

    I am sorry but I don't know.

    Halal meat available?

    Just the lamb is available, but please call first!

    Has anyone been to both this location and Tysons and willing to compare? I see slightly lower ratings for Tysons. Seems like the food would be standard, but what about the space? One more or less crowded than the other?

    I would say Tysons is less crowded. The DC location seems bigger to me though. Also, Tysons customer service is not very good. Go with the DC one if you can. I always drive to DC for a better experience.

    Is this baby friendly? Can I bring a stroller in?

    Yes!

    Is the upstairs handicapped accessible?

    Yes there is an elevator that can take you upstairs if needed.

    If I arrive with a group of 4 or more will we still be able to individually pay with a credit card?

    Definitely!

    What is the price of this restaurant?

    $55 for dinner and $35 for lunch. Just the salad bar (which also has good selection of small cold cuts and smoked salmon) is about $17 for lunch. The drinks are where the price is weighted.

    Can I go here on a fancy date night?

    Yes! It's actually pretty fancy inside. But do you want someone constantly asking you if you want more meat on your date? Maybe if it's not your first date. Haha

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    Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

    Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

    4.3
    (2.1k reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    "Not Your Average Joe !" Classy Restaurants come with a certain charm the minute you enter the…read moreestablishment , and their inner decor for one reason or another ( which I can't explain ) makes you feel comfortable and at ease. Well Joe's Seafood checks every box and some others I didn't mention. The entire staff is professional, in a warm welcoming way. They ensure that your experience is a delightful one, filled with superb pampering service. And then there's the food !!! This is when I was totally floored... for starters the assorted bread basket for the table is absolutely delicious ( I literally had to force myself to stop alternating between the muffins and mini biscuits ) Since I was eating light today I ordered the seafood salad ( chilled lobster & shrimp on top ) and the salad was so fresh and had that crisp salad crunch that mesmerized my taste buds with every bite !!! DC hands down is one of the top restaurant city's in the country and Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is a big reason I can make that statement with absolute confidence !!!

    The most overpriced restaurant I've been to in Washington. No where near as good as Joe's in…read moreFlorida. $54 for a dozen of the smallest oysters I've ever seen. They could have fit in a thimble. The stone crabs were tasteless. The best was the coleslaw. It took forever to get a glass of wine and ice tea. I will not recommned it to anyone. Ambiance was OK, the place was packed. People were very casual, which surprised me for such an expensive restaurant.

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    Hank’s Oyster Bar, Dupont Circle

    Hank’s Oyster Bar, Dupont Circle

    3.9
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    It has been years since I have eaten at Hank's. Too long really. But we wanted some seafood and…read moretheir Dupont location was close so - off we went. We were seated immediately and the dining room is adequate. Sufficiently decorated to make it okay. It is furnished for maximum occupancy which is fine. Think casual place, almost bar with food, not fancy at all. I do not mean for this to be a negative comment. Hank's presents itself as more of a beachside joint, not a high end seafood restaurant. Each of these sorts of restaurants has a place in the spectrum. Our waiter - Keith or Kevin - I'm so sorry but I cannot remember his name - was GREAT! Funny, good at his job, great personality and helpful. He started out with a corny, but cute, joke and he kept getting better all night. The manager too was quite good, professional and friendly. What a great staff! The food is good. I could talk about the lobster bisque (a bit on the strong side) or the flounder (a bit on the salty side). But, honestly, the food was good and I enjoyed it a lot. I did not complain about any of it nor do I think a complaint was necessary. So, as I said before, it had been years since I had last eaten at Hank's. But it won't be that long anymore. I recommend Hank's for a casual seafood meal.

    I finally checked out Hank's Oyster Bar for their Monday $1 oyster special, and it lived up to the…read morehype. I sat at the bar to access happy hour (bar-only, but oysters are available everywhere). Ordered a dozen oysters, bacon-topped deviled eggs, Old Bay fries, a salmon slider, and a tequila pineapple drink. Everything was solid-- the oysters were fresh, the deviled eggs were flavorful, and the Old Bay fries were perfectly seasoned. The standout for me was the salmon slider-- the sauce was so good I wish I ordered more. Great vibe for a casual happy hour. I'd definitely come back, especially for the $1 oysters.

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    Cordelia Fishbar

    Cordelia Fishbar

    4.3
    (156 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Incredible experience. Service and food were stellar. All the recommendations from the server and…read morehostess were on point. Restaurant is a nice ambiance and Evon was the best server we have had dining out in a while who didn't mind us lingering longer to catch up with our friends. Our friends had been for dinner and loved their food, so we came back to try brunch. The jumbo lump crab gratin in particular stood out - perfectly grilled bread and creamy, decadent crab spread. We're able to share it for four people. The avocado crab toast was also good. Highly recommend the shrimp and grits. The fennel seed and Aleppo oil calamari sauce was so yummy. The apple and celery salad with cheddar, dates, pistachio and hot honey vinaigrette came together so well and was really refreshing. Good Bloody Mary. Everything we tried was on point. Maybe could have skipped the cinnamon bun, but that's just because everything else was so good.

    After a day at the Trinidad Embassy, we wanted a place to relax, enjoy some food, and stroll in the…read morenice weather. Cordelia was a local suggestion right in the center of the action. Six locals who take food seriously and fellowship even more so. Having a well known hospitality insider in our group set the tone early when the restaurant manager recognized him immediately. We pretty much ordered most of the appetizers from the brunch menu. Crudo, calamari, cinnamon buns, two types of coal roasted oysters, oysters on the half shell, and a smoked trout caviar bump. Most were so good, we ran it back for seconds. The coal roasted oysters stood out most. We had a slight pause before ordering entrees because we knew someone at the bar, and ended up talking and including those around them. The atmosphere was so inviting that we all shared food and drink recommendations and ordered another round. The sangria was especially good. When dinner arrived it looked so good we had to try each other's dishes. Lamb chops, burger, grilled branzino, steak frites, and linguini frutti di mare. The branzino was one of the best I have ever tried, cooked with a crust on the outside that felt like a flavor party on the first bite. The service and atmosphere left us ready for the next phase. A short walk to bread pudding and ice cream at a nearby spot. Union Market is a vibe and a community experience and Cordelia is right in the heart of the action. A table worth coming back to again and again.

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    Fish Shop

    Fish Shop

    4.0
    (67 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    I visited The Fish Shop for the first time yesterday and left genuinely impressed on every level…read more One beautiful surprise, at least on Saturdays, is the farmer's market that sets up right out front, a gorgeous spread of fruit and vegetables you rarely see in a grocery store. It's a lovely thing to wander through before heading in to eat just a few feet away. The setting itself doesn't feel like Washington at all. With the charming little patio and relaxed vibe, you could imagine you're in another country, and it strikes a wonderful balance between easygoing and sophisticated. Little touches go a long way for me, and they nailed them here: silverware with the lovely illusion of polished silver and elevated stemware that added an extra bit of vibe to the whole experience. The staff were wonderfully accommodating from the start: everything was still soaked from the heavy rain the night before, but they went out of their way to set us up in a lovely shaded spot so we'd stay cool and comfortable. That same care showed up in a much bigger way later, when one of our party passed out from a health issue unrelated to the meal, and the team handled it with calm, attentiveness, and real heart. Now, the food. The brunch menu hits all the classics, chicken and waffles, eggs Benedict with fun variations featuring crab and smoked fish, all the good stuff. I settled on the lobster roll, which was incredibly good, served with Old Bay fries that came out perfectly hot and crisp, exactly the way fries should always arrive, with ketchup on the side. We also tried the tuna tartare and the buffalo oysters, which were a blast: fried oysters with a blue cheese dressing and hot sauce, served in the cutest presentation in shells on smooth lake pebbles. On the drinks side, I had a "Bloody Margaret," a gin-based riff on a Bloody Mary, and it was wonderfully spicy, just the way I like it. The cocktail list overall is playful and worth exploring. Oysters are clearly one of their fortes. They focus on Virginia oysters, so it's a single variety, but they do a lot with it across a range of preparations. There's also a fun Virginia peanut-centric theme running through the menu.

    The Fish Shop is visually stunning. The food was enjoyable, the only thing is, I wish they had more…read moreoptions offering a mix of traditional sides with their creative dishes. It is pricey, lucky for me it was my birthday and I could simply enjoy myself. My cocktail was exquisite, forgot what it was called but reminded me of a pina colada, but not as thick. The flavor and the freshness of the Whole fried fish, with fragrant herbs, tamarind and lime dressing was good. The Parker House Rolls were fluffy, but nothing I would put on the highly recommended list. Our waiter was very kind and personable. Other than that, I'm not sure if I would come back. Most people enjoy Caribbean style restaurants that master various fish for a fraction of the price and more food. While the "more food part" may be considered low- brow, I'm sure I am saying what many are thinking.

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    Twice baked potatoes - the little pot was so cute!
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    The private dining room, with a giant canoe hanging above.

    Fogo de Chão - brazilian - Updated July 2026

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