A lifetime of anticipation ended in a disappointing reality Ever since I lived in Brazil, I had been dreaming of dining at Fogo de Chão. I kept teasing my non-Brazilian husband that we had to go together for the "ultimate rodízio experience of a lifetime." We finally went last night (5/17), and unfortunately, my high expectations burst like a soap bubble. As frequent diners who love going out to high-end restaurants like Blue, our standards might be high, but Fogo de Chão simply did not deliver for the price. The food was just okay. Many meat cuts were tasteless, tough, and sliced way too thick, which honestly ruined the appetite and made us stop after just a few varieties. The ambiance is beautiful and the service was decent. However, the bill for two surpassed $230 for just the rodízio, one caipirinha, one lemonade, and a dessert. Speaking of dessert, we ordered the crème brûlée to finish the night, and it was a total letdown--completely cold and tasted overwhelmingly like sweet egg yolks (like a heavy eggnog) instead of a rich vanilla cream. Overpriced for an "okay" experience. Sadly, it did not live up to the hype. read more

So my sister graduated medical school in NJ and we were looking for a quick restaurant so that we can dine. The staff at the front were welcoming and courteous. Unfortunately, my overall experience was very disappointing due to poor service. Our server, a shorter male who I believe was named Ricardo, took our order. I ordered the lobster mac and cheese and yuca fries. After waiting 25 minutes, I asked a staff member serving steak to check on the order, and he agreed. After 45 minutes, I followed up again with another staff member, a woman with reddish hair in a ponytail, and asked her to check with the kitchen. After waiting over an hour with no update, when she passed back, I informed her that I no longer wanted the food, and she acknowledged my request. Throughout this entire time, our server never once checked in on us. When he finally came to the table, I confirmed that my order had been canceled, and he said yes. He then proceeded to tell us that cooking takes time and that we needed to be patient. I dine out regularly and understand reasonable wait times, but the lack of communication and follow-up was unacceptable. The comment made by our server felt dismissive and unprofessional, especially given the circumstances. Overall, this experience did not meet expectations, and I will likely just stick to New York in the future. read more

We celebrated our birthdays here and had such a great experience at the Wayne location. The ambiance was chic, modern, and really set the tone for a special night. We started with drinks, several of us ordered the caipirinhas, and they were delicious. The salad bar offered a wide variety of options, though I do wish there had been more fruit selections. Service throughout the evening was excellent. Our party went with the unlimited churrasco experience, which was fun and interactive. You are given a coaster with red and green sides to signal when you want more or when to pause. The meat selection was impressive, with a steady flow of picanha (prime sirloin), filet mignon, ribeye, garlic steak, chicken, pork, lamb chops, and sausage, all well-seasoned and flavorful. My personal favorite was the pork belly, especially with the honey drizzle, such a perfect combination. My least favorite was probably the chicken, I thought it was a little bland and needed more seasoning. I do wish shrimp had been included in the churrasco rotation, but it is available to order separately. Our main server, Mary, along with the rest of the staff, was incredibly friendly, attentive, and efficient. To end the night, we tried several desserts: key lime pie, tres leches, brulee cheesecake, and molten lava cake, every single one was a hit. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience, and I would definitely come back again. read more

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Unfortunately this was by far the worse Fogo de Chao experience we had. Not only was the service inconsistent, but the selections from the salad bar was not fresh, and the seasoning on the meats were inconsistent, with some pieces either being completely unseasoned, and some being extremely salty where it was inedible (as evident on the filet mignon where you can literally see coarse of salt on its surface. We requested specific pieces from Angel and other waiters, where what we requested never came. The servers bringing the meats around also stopped coming to our table despite our mark displaying "Yes, Please" for over half an hour. At the end no additional meats ever made its round to us, so we decided to leave. This was by far the worse experience we ever had at Fogo de Chao. Most other times, we would be completely satisfied where were offered more than enough, and the selections would be fresh. In the photos below, you can see how unripe the pineapple and papaya both were, with the salad dishes being displayed almost empty without being refilled. We came at 5pm on a Tuesday so they really weren't that busy, with at most 6 tables. We mentioned the issue with the overly salty cuts of meat to Angel, but ultimately nothing was done about it. Overall, this experience unfortunately tarnished the great reputation of other Fogo de Chaos, which will make us second guess next time we think about having Brazilian steakhouse. This was doubly unfortunate because the restaurant itself looked so classy, warm, and welcoming, with so much potential of providing such an elegant dining experience...which sadly wasn't the case for my family. Thus, I cannot in good conscience recommend this branch of Fogo de Chao.. Thank you for reading and best of luck! read more

We came here for a relative's birthday, and it was definitely a place for a special occasion. It's at a mall, so plan accordingly to give a few minutes to look for parking or navigating around as needed. There's not much of a waiting area if your party isn't all present. But there are a lot of tables and if you want rodizio, there are a few different types and quite the ample market bar. Some of the highlights of the cold food (which you can start going to after you order, include cold cuts, smoked salmon, a variety of fruits and vegetables, which is good because you need a little variety in content from the salty meats. I will say, one of the people in my party is very difficult and the waitress, Daniela was extremely helpful and got the assistant manager Rafael, to confirm they were able to cook a meal to their specific dietary specifications. Despite this family member not even thanking them, I thank them for going above and beyond to meet those demands. The rodizio ranged from sirloin, filet, picanha, ribeye to chicken (even bacon wrapped), lamb, and sausage. It's quite a parade of decadence. They were all very juicy and not too salty, they came around frequently, and you can also request a specific meat you haven't seen circulate in a while. I will say the the cheese rolls and the grilled cheese (Queijo Assado) topped with honey were also fantastic accompaniments. Overall, everyone was able to get what they wanted and plenty of it. We all left satisfied. read more

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Went to Fogo to Chao in Willowbrook plaza for a birthday with 8 people today. We all ordered the full churrasco experience with a couple people getting the upgraded option. The service was very slow and unattentive. We had to ask for certain things numerous times. They seemed to bring the same cuts of meat avoiding the actual churrasco options as they are more expensive. It was still a nice time. The salad bar wasn't anything to rave about. Some highlights were the Brazilian lemonade, lobster Mac and cheese, the chicken with bacon, and the sirloin cuts of meat. The Seafood tower offering fresh seafood this just seemed to be very overpriced. The ambiance was very nice it seems very high end and professional but didn't it deliver on those expectations. read more

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Wayne, NJ - we found ourselves here on Christmas day when the duo forces of indolence and holiday over-exertion led us to decide last minute to dine out instead of cooking an elaborate meal at home. Since I didn't plan ahead, the rodizio place I originally had in mind was fully booked already, but Fogo was ever the reliable standby. I love the Fogo in Manhattan, which you can always count on for a large group reservation or a last minute one due to its sizable space, and always enjoy the bountiful market table/salad bar as much as the meats, full of a great variety of antipasti, salads, charcuterie & cheeses, grilled & roasted vegetables, breads and soups, seasonal fruits and more. I was rather disappointed by the more modest market table spread at the Wayne location in comparison, as not everything tasted fresh and some items looked like they'd been sitting out a while. But no matter, we came for the main attraction of churrascaria, and stuff our faces we did! The servers arrived right away so we didn't have to wait. In fact they were so enthusiastic that they entirely ignored our table's "no thanks" sign the whole evening and kept coming up lol. Better than being neglected and having to wave down the food I suppose! For the most part, I enjoyed the survey of meats across categories - steak, chicken, lamb, and sausage, as well as the fried polenta (yum!) and maduros that were brought to us, though some meats were a bit dry. The servers seemed harried and didn't ask us what cuts we wanted (rare, medium, etc.) so we quickly learned to make our requests before the meat was sliced. The service was very kind however. My little one fell asleep on the way over having resisted his nap all afternoon, and snoozed through the whole meal (our corner booth was perfect), finally waking up after we'd already asked for the check, but the staff were sweet to still bring the food around and made sure he had enough to eat. I'm satisfied with the value of the full churrasco experience which had everything I wanted. You can add more premium cuts or seafood at an extra cost, or order à la carte for a single cut. Fair kids pricing too: It's half price for kids 6-12yo, and under 6 eat free! read more

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Went here for a special family dinner out. Reservation was easy through OpenTable. The restaurant is huge, with lots of seating and beautifully laid out. The food is delicious and lived up to expectations. My favorites were the Picanha Top Sirloin and Ribeye. There was also this special Pork with Cheese that was good. I like fruits, and enjoyed the bananas, pineapple and papaya. Had dragonfruit for the first time, and I didn't find it special. We had the lava cake for dessert, and it was exceptional. They also have a tres leches cake, which I will try next time. The hostesses were not accommodating and need some extra training, but the rest of the staff was incredible. Cesar was very kind in gauging what meats we liked, and what else we wanted. Victor diligently followed up throughout the night. I spoke to Rafa, but he and the rest of the management team were doing a nice job. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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I came here for my birthday with family. I didn't have a reservation but since it was only a party of 3, the wait wasn't too long. I got the churrasco which came with access to the buffet area. My mom got the salmon entree. I tried it and it was cooked amazingly. All the cuts of meat were delicious. The sides were tasty as well. My favorite was the cheesecake brulee. It's probably one of the best desserts I've had at a restaurant. The service was a bit chaotic. It was a full house so everyone seemed quite busy. Also they forgot to do the birthday design with my cheesecake so they had to give me a separate one with ice cream, which I appreciated. Overall, it's a nice restaurant with good food. But I would prefer to go during a weekday instead of a weekend. read more

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Again! I am hooked on the quality and amount of food you get for the 72.00$ when you choose the full churrasco experience, to the great costumer service, to the attention by the managers at this location and by the consistency and precision the bartender Natalie makes the drinks. Seat are new looking and very confortable; is ambiance is welcoming. I recommend this location 100% read more

Fogo de Chão - One of The manager always pleasant and serving us a natural fermented sweet drink. - Brazilian Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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We came here for dinner on a Friday night. We made a reservation a week in advance and we're able to get a table just fine, the place does get packed so I would recommend making a reservation or calling ahead. They have two very big "rooms" and even smaller separate rooms for bigger tables so if you book for around 8-10 people I believe. As with most rodizio places, at the beginning, we only got chicken and not so good cuts but at the end we were able to get some really good ones. We were bombarded though once we switched our signs to "green" which was very overwhelming - I've been to other rodizio places and yes, they come to the table often, but this one was much more, which wasn't our preference at all. The bar for the salad and the sides was OK, I had a lot of options and I really did like their baked vegetables but considering other places I've been to, this one they didn't really stand out as much. I order their passionfruit caipiriña and I was really good, just very strong which for $10 was a pretty good deal! Because we were celebrating a birthday, we did get a dessert on the house, which was their version of Tres leches and I really did like it - they seem to have flambéed the outside of it, which gave it a very nice caramelized taste. Overall, I think it's nice to try for a one time occasion, but if you're looking for a really good rodizio place, there are better ones in New Jersey. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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Tables are packed so tightly that the whole place feels chaotic and loud. To make matters worse, our table was wobbly from the moment we sat down. We tried fixing it ourselves, hoping someone might notice and help. Multiple staff members--including the hostess and several servers--walked by, clearly saw what was happening, and collectively decided it wasn't their problem. The servers are constantly running around, which would be impressive if they actually had time to notice guests. There's a table sign that's supposed to signal when you're ready for more food, but in reality it doesn't do much. Whether you get served seems to depend entirely on whether a server happens to spot you while sprinting past. The food is fine--nothing terrible, but nothing memorable either. The one thing this place does well is quantity. Once someone finally notices you, they're more than willing to keep feeding you. If the goal is simply to eat a lot, mission accomplished. You definitely won't leave hungry. read more

I have been here multiple times- for work and for personal. I have to say it is horrible and really gone down hill on the weekend. Weekday service and food is better but on the weekend it's absurd. The meat was dry and flavorless. The seasoning was off. $200 later and I feel like I just threw away money. We did let them know that we weren't happy with the food and they gave us a free dessert which unfortunately the Keylime pie tasted old and I love Keylime pie so it's very rare for me to not eat it. There was one individual that was amazing with service and went out of his way to give us our favorite cut of meat and it wasn't his fault but the food wasn't that good. That was the last time we will ever be going to this location or the food chain. And shockingly my husband was immediately Sick and spent the whole Weekend nauseous after dinner. For the record I did email them as requested and never heard back! read more

The meats are DRY. There's no other way to describe it. Overrated. Over cooked. Low quality. The service is slow! I asked for a glass of wine and watched the server take it on a tour of the entire restaurant. I ended up finishing my food before she ever brought it to me lol The servers are all very kind. They checked in on us and I gave my honest feedback. The manager on duty stopped by also. They gave us extra attention but that didn't make up for the lackluster food being delivered. The ambiance is nice, decent music. Not overly loud. Won't return and don't recommend. read more

Fogo de Chão - Salad bar - Brazilian Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

We came here for Valentine's Day and had reservations. When we arrived, we were honestly shocked to see a line wrapped outside the restaurant. We checked in, but I've never seen a place so packed -- it was extremely crowded inside. It was freezing out, and we were trying to find space to stand, but it felt overwhelming. Even with reservations, we waited about 40 minutes to be seated. Once we were finally seated, it took quite a while before we received water or were able to order. Our waitress forgot to bring us tongs for the table, and throughout the night it felt like every time we needed meat served or cut, we were waiting a long time. The whole experience felt drawn out and draining -- by the end, we just wanted to leave. They did offer us $25 off for our next meal, which we appreciated. The food itself -- especially the meat -- was delicious. That was definitely the highlight. However, the long wait times and slow service really took away from the overall experience. Unfortunately, after this visit, I'm not sure we would return. read more

Got the full churrasco experience at Fogo de Chão. The waiters continuously walked around with an impressive selection of meats, and we had a card at our table that let us indicate if we wanted more. The service was inconsistent; our server left her shift and we had to figure out what to do since we were there for a birthday celebration. The variety of meats was great -- from juicy cuts of beef to flavorful lamb and perfectly cooked chicken. Over time, some of the flavors became a little repetitive, and I found some of the meats a bit salty for my taste, but the overall quality was excellent. The salad bar and sides were also well-stocked and complemented the meats nicely. And I have to say, the candy mints at the end were one of my favorites -- a sweet little finish to a great meal. read more

Very disappointing in the food. It tasted overly salty. The service was okay. The people going around giving the meat and seafood did not have the best body language. My original waiter appeared to be annoyed for no reason. read more

I was so excited to try FDC in Wayne. The restaurant is gorgeous, beautiful interior, upscale appearance, huge elegant bar. The market table was so colorful, full of variety of cheese, salads, fruits and vegetables. But sadly, it was a straight downhill experience from that point. We started with Sirloin and Parmesan Pork which were good. Then it was a 5-8 minutes of wait time between each item. Eventually they started bringing them in faster. But quality and taste, lord have mercy. The lamb I got was raw, pure red in the middle. Other items like ribeye, steak, lamb chop, chicken were so overly cooked, they were impossible to chew. Most of them also lacked flavor. Grilled cheese was the best item in the whole churrasco for me. Final nail in the coffin was when I got the check, I saw we were charged $71.50 each for dinner experience, even though we were in for brunch experience that is $54.50 per person. When I pointed it out, the waitress asked me when did we walked in for lunch !!!! 5 minutes later she came back with a new check. Overall that was very disappointing for such renowned brand. read more

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2nd location I tried FDC. I don't like most of the meat I got. It's mostly all overcooked and very blend. Maybe 2-3 meats I like but overall not worth the money for me. Salad bar is better than Paramus location. It's actually full of different fruits and vegetables. Very mix feeling about the service. Not enough servers walking around with meats so In between we had to wait some time to get other meats. But the manager did grill one meat that I requested and updated me the time. They came to take dirty plates often. Nice and relaxing vibes in the restaurant. The bar is nice. Bathroom is clean. They maintain it well. read more

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It was my wife's birthday and she needed to get a great meal. We loved the opportunity to eat at a place where you could do major damage. And as always many fools have walked in, expecting to do some serious damage, and walked out with their tail between their legs. I certainly did again. But clean bathrooms, clean dining room, we didn't have a reservation, but we got in early on a Sunday right when they were opening. The food came out fast and the variety/options didn't disappoint. read more

It's the best Brazilian restaurant around. There is more food than you can eat. If you keep the green card up they will keep bringing you food. There are Brazilian copy cats out there but not like Fogo. read more

Hostess was rude to begin with. She shut down taking a same day reservation within 2 hrs. Meanwhile I went online and made it. Initial drink was horrible and the waiter offered to replace with another drink, never received my drink. Then had the nerve to tell me next time to let them know right away. Could have if someone had come to my table I was the one who asked for assistance from another waiter. Waited forever for glasses of waters then when they finally came only filled 2 glasses (party of 3). Never removed dirty plates so they were piled on the table till the end. Can honestly say I would not return. I understand it was Mothers Day but customer service was very under par. read more

Stopped in for the New Year Eve churrasco with Red and everything is perfect. Our favorite waiter, Jose, treats us like family. We look forward to seeing him as much as eating the savory meats. Jose is quick to offer me some lamb chops which he special orders for me right away. Red orders the bottled water which is nice and cool. I order the Coke with no ice. Yes, it is nice and fizzy, not flat. All the meat is amazing from the chicken, and pork to the beef rib and tenderloin. The salad bar is bar none one of the best and freshest you will find. Do not hesitate to indulge in the soup and beans table. I would really like if they offered one free refill on soft drinks. Other than that, we know several of the friendly staff who always take good care of us and the restrooms are always nice and clean. We travel about 15 miles to get there. Worth the trip each time. read more

I have to admit I was going into this experience as a Newark "Ironbound" snob - thinking how can this chain compete with the authenticity offered by Newark Ironbound's terrific Spanish/Portuguese restaurants - the food, the ambiance, etc? Well, Fogo De Châo did a great job! For $44, you get a nice salad bar to pick from, a menu of specially-priced drinks, along with potatoes, biscuits and fried sweet plantains at the table - even before the meat arrives! Ambiance-wise, Fogo is a bit more subdued than the loud , busy, bombastic experience you'll get at some of Newark's greats but, for me, a 10 minute drive to Fogo works well! Don't get me wrong - still love Ironbound but this is a nice alternative! When the meat does arrive - it's all delicious and coming at you fairly quickly. Service was great. Now, for $44 , you don't get certain meats, such as filet mignon, but I gotta tell ya - I don't think I missed out at all. The Top Sirloin was excellent, as was the lamb - my two favorites for sure. Garlic steak was Ok, flank was good, and some turkey/chicken/chorizo selections - all good! Finally, the cheese with drizzled honey is sort of a mini dessert IMO. Delicious! We skipped out on dessert as we all felt we were going to roll out of the restaurant with food comas after our great experience. Will definitely be back! read more

Fogo de Chão - Fruity martini - Brazilian Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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Surprisingly loved this restaurant. Awesome to try tons of different meats and the service was top notch. Great place for kids too, hear me out: little kids are free and big kids are 1/2 price, and you eat as soon as you sit down so there's virtually no waiting time and antsy kids. Servers come around nonstop to your table (if you have the green side up) and you won't go home hungry. Loved everything. Pro tip: it's quite pricey but they have seasonal promos from time to time and it's usually around $50pp which is pretty reasonable! read more

We had an amazing experience enjoying all you can eat meats. All were very flavorful. My favorite was the skirt steak. A great market table with a big selection of sides included with the meal . Service was excellent. Our waitress Pricilla was very friendly and attentive. Beautiful ambiance. Get there early! The restaurant was packed when we were leaving. read more

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Service was fantastic and well paced between each serving of their table side service of their signature cut meats. The dining area is modern and beautiful. Great place for date night. The creme brûlée was delicious. However, the tres leche left room to be desired. We experienced the Churrasco w/continuous service of their signature cut of fire roasted meat (no photo). I personally enjoy more flavor to any of my meat. I found the meats to be just a tad bland in my opinion. Still overall it was very good. (I passed on the lamb immediately. That was definitely not something I'd want to try again. Did not like the flavor at all) Our server was attentive and courteous. I will definitely go back, but would much rather enjoy their "Market Table & Feijoada Bar". Lots of healthy options to choice from. read more

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Stumbled in here on a Friday afternoon when I came to the mall to run some errands. Sat at the bar and had 2 glasses of rosè and the lobster & shrimp tacos. Loved that the Rosè was part of their all-day everyday happy hour menu! The tacos were delish. Not what I expected being in lettuce wraps but they were so good and had some kind of kick to them! Also had the polenta fries which should not be missed. The restaurant is very fancy for something that is a chain and in a mall. I came to the mall just to run errands so I felt underdressed and sat at the bar. I'll definitely be back to have a nice dinner with friends in the dining room for sure! read more

Fogo de Chão - Shrimp & Lobster Tacos - Brazilian Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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Returned last night and left (full) satisfied about the entire experience. First, the staff - BEST! All these men and women work tirelessly to make the customers comfortable. Our group of four never had to look or wait for help. Great job! The $71 dinner covered it all, salad buffet and endless beef, chicken, lamb and sausage. No complaints here and looking forward to our next visit. read more

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A beautiful very comfortable restaurant with a nice atmosphere. The service is excellent. Our server Leonardo was attentive, friendly and accommodating. Very professional. Fantastic salad bar that includes soups as well. Excellent fresh choices. The 13 cuts of meat that are included in the endless dinner for $71 pp was disappointing to say the least. Most meats are of low quality and fatty. Some lacked flavor altogether. A very nice selection of homemade desserts. The key lime pie and Chocolate molten cake were great. There are 3 cocktails that are priced at $10. The gold rush was one of them. Nice balance of flavors. The Carajillo coffee was equally as good. The obscene $4.95 cost of a seltzer water was by far the most expensive of any other restaurant I have visited. Totally unconscionable and just plain wrong. Reservations definitely recommended. read more

We met up with some friends for a couple of drinks at the bar, and I must say, they were absolutely delicious! Our bartender, Tomy, was very attentive and friendly, providing amazing service. The food options were outstanding as well. We tried several dishes, including empanadas, beef sliders, lamb chops, and hummus! read more

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Came here with my wife and a couple of friends. We weren't too hungry and just wanted to grab drinks at first so we opted for the bar. The bar menu did not disappoint as the drinks were very good as I didn't expect this from a chain restaurant. After sometime, we ended up ordering a bunch of food from the bar menu and this menu was pretty good as well. The service was top notch as the manager honored us with two items on the house just because the timing of arrival and quality of the item wasn't up to par with their service. read more

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Had a lovely lunch here today celebrating my mom's birthday. Did the all you can eat and the meats came around frequently and tasted fresh. Some were tastier than others but there was great variety of not just meats, but also fresh buffet food (fruits, cold cuts, salads, rice, beans). The ambiance js beautiful inside and service was very attentive. We also tried the cheesecake brûlée for dessert and it was delicious. I'd definitely recommend for a nice night out or special occasion. read more

Fogo de Chão - Cheesecake Brulee - Brazilian Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

Always happy to see another location of Fogo de Chao opening up! This location is nice, especially the outdoor seating I would say! We sat indoors since it was definitely too cold, but would love to try the outdoor seating next time. This is my second time at Fogo de Chao and it did not disappoint! Food was absolutely delicious and it seemed like there were even more variety meats that we had. Some of our favorites were the garlic steak and the honey with the chicharron. Both were so tender, juicy, and flavorful. The market table is always nice with a good amount of options of food and fruits to supplement the Churrasco experience with all the servers coming around with the meat. The only issue we had was that we were seated by the window and often times, we had to flag down the waiters to stop by with the meat for our table. We did that several times, so that was a little annoying since we had to keep looking out for stuff since we would just go through periods of no waiters coming by. So overall, food is phenomenal and staff was friendly, but just takes some time to get your meat to the table so just ask. I'll still be back though since the food was too good! Definitely pricey, but a fun experience. read more

Came here for Dinner with my friends and we all had a great time. Table side Drinks were way better than the same drink from the Bar though, so be on the lookout for the Table side one. Salad bar was pretty good and there were some really great options, I especially loved the Apple Salad, and the variety of pickled chillies and olives they had to offer. Food itself was pretty good, but I wish they had more Chicken options in their Unlimited Meat deal, since I try to limit red meat, but the everyone enjoyed. Service was really good, whether you get the Unlimited Meat option or the any of the other options. Restaurant was quite huge and spacious, so good option for dining out with Family, but it is also nice enough for a romantic dinner with a Date read more

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First I love the bar menu great deals on drinks and bar bites. I had the burger which was only $10 it was large and looked great it was cooked well but the flavor was just not for me. The bartender was not very attentive there were only 3 people at the bar and she didn't check on me once spent quite!a bit of time talking with a co worker overall food was good at a great price service was subpar read more

Wow. What a disappointment. I was looking forward to experiencing Fogo for the first time and was greatly let down. Myself and friends made reservations for a double date for a Saturday night and were anticipating getting to dine in. The drinks were the best part of the night and the only thing that I can't give a ding on. We were seated by the bar area which left us feeling a bit pushed away from the main dining room, but figured it wouldn't be a big deal. (We were WRONG) Our server wasn't too welcoming/hospitable and throughout the whole night we had to keep calling him over whenever we needed assistance. The "Churrasco Experience" meats were just okay; along with a lackluster salad bar. I've definitely had better rodizio experiences elsewhere. All of that we could get by, however what ruined the experience was when the churrasco servers stoped circulating service in the bar dining room. We all had our coasters on green (to show we were still dining) and there were NO servers for approximately 20-30 minutes. We had to hail over various employees to request service as we were never offered SIX of the menu items on the churrasco menu. That was a huge let down. All in all it left us really disappointed all around. All in all, and I don't say this often: but I wouldn't return-nor recommend this location to others. read more

Fogo de Chão - Garlic Mashed Potatoes - Brazilian Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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I had a pleasure to dine here on Thursday evening as part of a fundraiser event for a local food pantry non-profit. First thing I really liked was their ambiance and the attentiveness of the staff. The salad bar did not disappoint from numerous reviews I had already heard - very nice selection of chacuterie items, even tropical fruits like nopales, dragon fruit and even star fruit. Produce was all very fresh and the bar had really nice selection. I would've gone back for seconds if not for the event! They also brought out several sharables and I really liked their fried polenta sticks. Out of the meat, their picanha I had to try - slightly on fatty side with the marbling around the meat, but delicious. Their filet mignon and top sirloin was real good too, and servers, Angel and James did a great job weaving through tight spaces to serve the guests and checking on us periodically to ensure we all had our drinks and were satisfied. I was also impressed to learn how Fogo de Chao partners with local food pantries where they open up by donating 20-25% of their sales, as told by the Sales manager during the non-profit's presentation since both went hand-in-hand. I will definitely check out their location in Garden State Plaza which is closer to my home because I left impressed and full in the best way. read more

Heard so many good things, so are group decided to try it. Must have been an off night, because all the meats coming to our table was Pittsburgh style, they were still moving. Even after the managercame by, the meats were still so bloody or well done. The meat all night was so rare that the tablecloth was red by the wnd of the night. We have been to rodizio all around. Has to be the worse place we been too. We never had full plates of uneaten meat before or had to cut around what was eatable. We were not the only table with problems. The table across from us didn't even eat the first Tomahawk sent out or Wagyu they order instead. But had to pay for that. Imagine paying 130 or 170 and not eating it because there was no flavor. They admitted they didn't season it with salt. For the amount of money, better options in Newark. Plus the dinning room went from being super cold to super hot. They blame this on the steak on the salt tab being cooked. Nice try. Can't bs me, I have worked in restaurants all my life. Only gave it one star because I had too. read more

$68 each for the Fogo de Chao Experience. More than I've been seeing advertised, but not bad for everything you get. The food was good, but I wasn't blown away. Lack of salt and seasoning on some buffet foods. They need to bring all meats listed on the menu, not just the same few. We were mostly offered bacon & chicken). Filet mignon & grilled chicken were our favorites. We waited several hours for our server. I heard people in the bathroom complaining of the same thing. read more

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