Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Si je né soupçonnais pas que quelque chose ici m’ait rendu malade 1h plus tard, j’aurais mis 4 étoiles…
Dans le doute, je mets tout de même 3 étoiles à cet établissement…Ici, restaurant brésilien avec viande à volonté et buffet d’accompagnement à volonté pour 40 $ le midi. En comptant le tip, on est à environ 100 $ pour 2.
Pas donné mais sachant que la viande est de bonne qualité et à volonté, dans un cadre très chic, ça né semble pas un si mauvais deal en plein Midtown Manhattan.
Astuce: né vous remplissez pas trop avec le buffet d’entrées, et attaquez vite les viandes de boeuf, d’agneau, et de porc… Abandonnez les saucisses et le poulet, qui n’en valent pas la peine.

The food here is very good and drinks are strong. A few tips:
— come on the earlier side as it starts getting very crowded around 7/​8pm. Service gets sloppier and slower as the evening progresses.
— come prepared to eat.
— don’t waist too much time at the salad bar. The salads are over salty and side from the cheese and some cold cuts, there isn’t much that’s worth filling up on.
— make sure to sample all the meats/​cuts in small portions, so when you find the one you like best, you can keep asking for it.
— take your time. Breaks in between are necessary so you don’t get too full too quickly.
This place is definitely worth the money. Highly recommended for when craving a meat feast.

Stopped by for my birthday with a group nice quick upstairs bar area to have a few drinks while waiting for your table. Once you are seated just be ready to have nice cuts of meat from their fresh of the grill meats are great, just keep an eye on your button leave it on green and the attentive waiters come around asking for your preference. Good service and good food makes for a good night.

Fogo is beautiful and the food, service, and ambiance are all extremely high-​quality. I took a friend for his birthday, and he was surprised and how well-​prepared the meats are. I’m vegetarian, so I didn’t eat any meat, but the meats were impressive looking. Those cheese roll things they bring to the table are like crack. I could’ve eaten 7 baskets of them. The polenta sticks were awesome and crispy. The salad bar has lots of very, very fresh food. Vegetarians will be very happy at this establishment. I had the molten chocolate cake for dessert and it was very yummy. I can be a bit snobby about chains, but Fogo was extremely good and definitely exceeded my expectations.

I am really dissapointed to not be giving a better review but I just can’t. I first ate at fogo about four years ago in Philadelphia and it was so delicious. I would dream about the bacon wrapped sirloin for days! I was hesitant to come to this one that opened in NY because I feel that everytime something from out of state is transplanted here it’s ends up terrible. Well, it was for the most part. The meats were way too salty, and the white sangria was some of the worst Iverson ever had. I actually sent the sangria back and I am typically not the type to do that because I feel bad. The neat part of the experience was my bottled beer, and the salad bar. So I guess you could almost compare the experience to most weddings… great cocktail hour, terrible main course. You are better off going to one of the smaller restaurants in «little brazil.»

Damn! You will get so full that you don’t want to move after eating here. The atmosphere of the place is nice and the service was pretty good too. The market table has a variety of appetizers you can choose from. There is also a variety of meat, from beef to chicken or pork. The Bellini was delicious but just a bit expensive. The only downside of this place was that my utensils were a bit oily and the desserts didn’t taste as good. Overall, you will love this place if you are a meat eater.

Salad bar has a wide selection of cold cuts, cheeses, soup of the day, tons of salad toppings and vegetables.
Meats were coming to the table at a good pace. Great service. Nice variety of the meat and servers brought out meats of our choice when we ask for specific cuts. Veal and filet and skirt steak were savory. Meats were some times too salty and the sausage was more of a breakfast sausage.
Good place for a large group. We had a nice round table for a group of 6.

I came for restaurant week. Time wasn’t on my best side that day but after a quick phone call to Fogo they extended my reservation 15 minutes. I arrived just as the 15 minute grace began to expire but they quickly brought me to my table.
The food? The ambience?
FANTASTIC.
Some of the meat was salty but it was still so good. My mouth is watering at the utter thought of reliving that experience. I would definitely recommend this to any and everyone with a solid set of tastebuds.

Come with an empty stomach! those who are familiar with brazilian steakhouse, you already know that. this place is great. the meat is cooked to perfection. the salad bar offers many things to choose from. but try not to get full from it!
they also bring fried polenta, yuca and pao de queijo to the table which is pretty amazing.
great wine selection. the only complaint i have is the price of the drinks. $ 17 for a caipirinha is just absurd. but i suppose thats new york city =/

Great salad bar selection. The prosciutto was very fresh thick and perfect.
They also had sides for the table including madhed potatoes, cheese bread, yuca fries, and plantains.
They have a great at variety of meats especially beef they have have chicken ribs and lamb. I gave the chicken a try but stuck with the beef.
My favorite was the Picanha medium rare, I had three servings of that. It was coated with sea salt and was melt in your mouth goodness. The other cuts of steak were good but not as good due to their toughness.
We came for restaurant week, and didn’t order drinks so the total plus tip and tax was $ 48 pp which includes dessert. We were so full that we all took it to go.
I definitely had my moneys worth and will definitely be back, for restaurant week for sure but even on the regular.

I heard so many great things about Fogo de Chao and how I had to experience a Brazilian steakhouse from my colleague/​Yelp Elite friend, so I made sure that once Restaurant Week reservations were available, Fogo de Chao was the first reservation that I made. Surely, I came into the establishment with high expectations.
First off, the venue is gorgeous and very spacious — definitely great for holiday parties, etc. Once seated, my boyfriend and I headed straight to the salad bar, which had plenty of options. To not fill my stomach so quickly, I opted to just get some of the cured meats, smoked salmon, and the sweet & spicy bacon. My favorite was the sweet & spicy bacon; it should actually be called sweet bacon because the bacon was sweet — kind of like bacon coated in maple syrup.
For the endless meat offerings, they served pork ribs, chicken legs, bacon wrapped chicken, pork sausage, prime sirloin, and top sirloin. I loved the chicken legs! They were surprisingly so juicy with crispy skin for how small the leg was. I liked the pork ribs too, but they were SO salty. There was one bite where I literally ate a pile of salt. You have to keep drinking water throughout your meal, which makes you full and unable to eat as much as you can. The sirloin cuts were more on the rare side, but chewy. Definitely skip the bacon wrapped chicken because it’s extremely dry and the bacon isn’t crispy.
Did I eat $ 40 worth of meat? Definitely not. Despite having a light lunch and entering Fogo de Chao starving, I was only able to eat 2 plates of meat. The first plate was really good, but because of the inconsistent amounts of salt, eventually the salt gets to you, making any cut of meat unappealing. But, I’m also not a huge carnivore, so meat lovers would enjoy this restaurant more than I did. However, given the cheaper restaurant week prices and the experience, it was worth trying. I probably won’t be back though since I woke up wanting to chug a liter of water as the salt still lingered in my mouth.

Came here last night for restaurant week and for $ 40/​person def worth checking out if it’s your first experience. Despite not getting the full experience you def can fulfill your heart’s desire to a good amount of protein! Loved the salad bar had good variety and enjoyed dinner with the keylime pie! Lastly, Victor, our server, was great but overall everyone was attentive!

I was here a few days ago. Yummm is it sad that I’ve been to every fogo de chao in the USA? I don’t know maybe it’s the salad bar full of nothing but the freshest produced and deli meats and cheeses and cold pastas and chicken salad! Or maybe it’s the beautiful waiters coming by passing around the most delectable and juicy meats in pretty much every form. Rare, medium rare. Medium, medium well and well done… Could it be the delicious side dishes? The cheese rolls or the polenta? Or maybe it’s the desserts? The delicious key lime? Or the crème. Could it be the amazing customer service? The beautiful bathrooms? The drinks! Especially the caphrini? I believe that is how it is spelled. Correct me if I am wrong. Or the delicious sparkling juices. I just don’t know. I love it all there. Fogo De Chao is possibly my most favorite restaurant. I can take a date, I can take my family, co workers I can take a vegetarian to this meat restaurant and they would be satisfied on the salad bar alone. I love this place and one day when I get married? I will hold my reception at this fabulous place. Actually I’ll probably make my 29^th birthday party at this place. Because why not. This place does it right!!!

We had a beautiful lunch here today. I am vegetarian and was catered for beautifully, my husband thoroughly enjoyed all the meats. The service was very friendly and the cheesecake and key lime pie were to die for.
Would definitely recommend stopping here

Absolutely LOVE this steakhouse! The 3^rd year coming here for restaurant week… Walk in excited and walk out satisfied.
Food: wide variety of fresh cut meats from pichana and Alcatra sirloin, pork loin filet, lamb, pork ribs, to chicken wrapped in bacon. All the meats were carried out fresh from the kitchen to the tables. If you have your card flipped to the green side then you will be approached with meats and it was then your choice to decide if you wanted that meat as well as how you would like it (well done, medium rare, etc). They were cooked to perfection. Melt in your mouth perfection. Even the «well done» cuts didn’t look overly dry. My favorites were the pork ribs and pichana sirloin. Meats were all –you –can –eat, along with the open salad bar (good variety as well). They also provided side dishes to the table such as fried yuca, caramelized bananas, mashed potatoes, and cheesy bread. Almost everyone at my table loves the fried Yuca. I personally liked the caramelized bananas when I paired it with meats (Mouth watering just reminiscing about it…)
Service: pretty good service. Greeted kindly by the hostess and our waiter Aaron (hopefully spelled his name right. Aaron was very patient and attentive from the start. We were pretty indecisive when it came to deciding on drinks. He made sure to provide us drink menus and different recommendations both alcoholic and non-​alcoholic. Much appreciated. During our dining, he made sure to ask how we were doing and, at one point, help us grab the attention of the servers because the meats were not offered to us for a while. I admit, I did get a little frustrated and hangggry but Aaron took care of us :) at the end when we were preparing to leave he even took the time to come over and thank us for dining, as well as apologize for the wait time we experienced for the meats. Aaron gets 5 stars just on his own! Thank you!
Recommend? I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. A great deal for restaurant week but a great deal nonetheless outside of RW. Beautiful delicious cuts that is all-​you-​can-​eat, AND served how you want. Dream come true.
I think I’m coming back for my birthday next time: D

Came here for restaurant week with a group of 4. Make sure you make reservations because the wait can be up to 2 hours for walk ins.
The interior had an upscale feel to it. There were 3 floors. Top was the bar, second was bar and waiting area and the bottom was the dining area. Once we were seated, our waiter explained how the system works and told us we can get started at the salad bar right away.
There were many options at the salad bar. Ranges from fruits, veggies, soup, cheeses, salads and various types of meats. I didn’t want to get full off the salad bar and only had bits and pieces of some stuff. The apple fruit salad was delicious and refreshing. The brussel salad can be skipped. It was lacking in flavor and tasted like it had been out for too long.
Along with our meal came the caramelized bananas, cheese bread, polenta and garlic mashed potatoes. The cheese bread was definitely a favorite of the table and tasted even better when it was hot. The waiters also kept refilling it throughout our meal!
Now onto the good stuff: the meat. I think it’s all based on luck with the cut of meat you get. I was not a fan of the parmesan coated pork loin. It was very salty and dry. But then my friends had a very juicy piece so it’s really all luck based on which piece you get. The bacon wrapped chicken was very moist. Ribs were really good but a little on the salty side. The beef was amazing. This place is definitely a meat lovers galore. The house signature had to be my favorite! Next would be the prime part of the top sirloin.
For restaurant week, you only get 3 choices for dessert. You can pick from the cheesecake, chocolate mousse cake and key lime pie. They were average. Nothing over the top. Could be because we were so stuffed from our meal.
Overall I had a great experience and would probably come back if they participate in restaurant week during the Summer. The waiters were so polite and they do not rush you at all. You can take your time eating and when you’re ready to go, you just have to let them know. They were very professional and friendly for a place that gets very busy.
Also make sure you let your waiter know in advance you’re there for the restaurant week menu! You wouldn’t want to be charged the full price!

I stopped by recently since I heard that Fogo was participating in Restaurant Week. I absolutely cannot resist a good steak. With Fogo offering unlimited steak (and other meats) for only $ 38?! You wouldn’t believe how quickly I booked it out of class to make it to dinner.
I got there and received a warm welcome from the hostess who directed me downstairs to my party. We were seated directly beneath the stairs, at a big corner table (there were 8 of us), and we got started right away.
The card system was explained and pretty easy to understand. Flip it red, and you’re okay for now — no meat needed. Green, and any server that notices will stop by your table to offer you whatever they have. In theory, a great system, but in reality, a little more difficult to execute. It’s hard for the servers to always see if your card is green if the rest of the table is red, or even see your cards at all if you’re not in the center of the restaurant. Still, I was pretty happy with the service. Everyone smiled, was kind, and treated us no differently knowing we were stopping by for the Restaurant Week deal.
On to the food. The steaks were great, although I kept getting a variation between well done and medium rare, even though I asked for medium every single time. Of course, that affected how the steaks tasted to me. The caramelized bananas were the standout appetizer, and I personally liked the chocolate mousse more than the cheesecake (didn’t get to try the key lime pie), but neither dessert was really mind-​blowing.
I think overall, it’s a great deal. Come with people that have a bottomless stomach like I did, and you’re sure to get your money’s worth. Service is decent, and the experience was fun. Good for a one time visit at the very least. They lost one star for the wait time between servings when the servers just passed over our table because they weren’t looking closely enough, and the other star for the variation in the quality of their food.

Amazing experience here. I’ve been to Fogo De Chao in Los Angeles before but this venue is really great and it has a large space. I am a little biased because I came here for my anniversary but did not have a reservation and the hostess kindly got me a table promptly. The salad bar and the desserts are on point and the service is so fast and courteous. Once you flip over that meat card, you will get endless meats until you need to beg them to stop lol

Brazilian steakhouse aka Churrascaria = MEAT GALORE! Unlimited assorted meats, sides, and salads! Churrascaria roughly translates in Portuguese for «barbecue». Servers will come around your table with a long spear stick of some sort of meat, each server carrying a different type of meat cut that they will cut in front of you and serve it to your plate. Beforehand, you get to head to the salad bar, which has a nice gourmet quality selection of things to pile on your plate… Some things I was actually impressed from the salad bar was the smoked salmon, the sweet&spicy bacon, fresh mozzarella, and I highly suggest to get a load of their refreshing apple salad to take mini bites in between your meats to help cut through all that constant endless meat flavor and saltiness you’ll be having and I can’t forget about the pesto sauce from the bar that you could use to dip some of your meat in as well!
Let’s jump to the meat: all the red meat has a choice from rare, med-​rare, med, or medium-​well. Med-​rare is the way to go for me and has been spot on from here. Majority of the meats has been surprisingly very juicy and seasoned well… and even overly seasoned for a few. My favorites were the house special prime sirloin, top sirloin, and bottom sirloin. The chicken legs had a great flavor in wine. The pork ribs would’ve been one of my faves since it was falling off the bone but it was the only one that was too heavily salted. Lamb legs were also great. My least favorite were the Parmesan crusted pork tenderloin, it was dry and the Parmesan cheese just didn’t do it for me, also the bacon wrapped filet mignon. Your table will also be accompanied with constant refills on filling starchy table sides of mash potatoes, fried polenta fries, caramelized bananas and and warm freshly buttered bread… Which all except the polenta fries I enjoyed as well!
Dessert choices were: key lime pie, ny cheesecake, or chocolate mousse cake which were all mediocre.
It may get overwhelming so prepare yourselves and don’t feel the need to rush! You get a card on the table, red side up means you don’t want them to bother you and bring anymore meat for the meantime, flip green side up whenever you’re ready to eat more! The same meat will constantly keep coming out hot and fresh all night, so again use the card wisely to pace yourself if you don’t want them to bombard you all at once. Other than that, no complaints on the service; they’re friendly, fast and efficient. The dining room is quite elegant looking, high ceilings, 3 floors, with a much more peaceful ambiance.
I always wanted to try Fogo De Chao and was very happy about them participated for RW which is a very generous thing of them… They’re the most worth it for your money on restaurant week! I left extremely bloated, and satisfied with the meal for just $ 38. However on daily normal nights, it’s always $ 60 which is quite hefty.

Where do I even begin…
Came here for my boyfriend’s birthday (made a reservation) and we were both so happy and stuffed afterwards! After we were seated, we went to the salad bar, which had a lot of variety: vegetables, bread, smoked salmon, proscuitto, salads and salad ingredients, etc. Then, someone comes around with dishes for the table: cheesy bread, polenta fries, sweet bananas, and mashed potatoes. All were delicious, especially the bread (I think we had like, 3 baskets LOL no shame). Then, you flip your card over to green, and waiters come over with meat. Lots and lots of meat! My favorites were the chicken, sausage, and basically all of the sirloins. So tender and amazing I’m drooling just thinking about it. I honestly wish I were more hungry the evening I went…
We ended our meal off with dessert– chocolate mousse cake. It was literally the best cake I’ve ever eaten…
By the end of our meal, I was basically waddling out of the restaurant, content and full! Great place for a celebratory meal or special occasion, or just because! The service is great, and our waiter was so friendly and welcoming. Definitely going to come back some day!

Restaurant Week 2016 January
the market table had many choices to chose from. Some of the items on market table were a bit salty which made me thirsty. They came around with the various cuts of meat frequently enough to be non stop eating. The desert was mediocre. This is my third resturant week here and they always have the same desserts. They should try switching up the deserts each year.

3.5 stars.
It was my first time at a Brazilian churrascaria. It’s nestled right across the street from the MoMA. There are three levels to the restaurant. Downstairs consists of a traditional elegant dining room, whereas the third level features a fully equipped bar. Start yourself off with a Passionate Caipirinha, one of Brazil’s national cocktails. Drinking this reminded me of a subtle mixture of both a mojito and a daiquiri. Quite tasty and refreshing!
The full churrasco experience at Fogo de Chao will cost you $ 39.95 for lunch and $ 62.95 for dinner. You’ll begin at the gourmet self-​serve salad bar. There are a variety of options which consists of your basic fare but nothing amazing enough that enticed me to return. Besides, my mission here is to eat meat and it would be a no-​brainer to fill up on anything other than meat. Each diner will find a two-​sided coaster on the table that’s pretty self-​explanatory. When you want the meats to flow, green is the way to go.
FOOD — Undoubtedly, a meat lovers dream. We were bombarded with about 13 different kinds of meat which included: house specialty prime sirloin, top sirloin, bottom sirloin, filet mignon, bacon wrapped filet mignon, rib-​eye, pork sausage, parmesan encrusted pork loin, lamb chops, leg of lamb, chicken sausage, chicken leg, and bacon wrapped chicken breast. If that’s not enough, there are also starchy sides that were consistently replenished. This comprised of fried plantains, garlic mashed potatoes, crispy polenta fries, and warm cheese rolls.
HIGHLIGHTS — The house specialty prime sirloin, top sirloin, and leg of lamb were the standouts of the night. The house specialty had a good robust flavor. The top sirloin had a nice crisp while maintaining the juiciness of the meat. As for the leg of lamb, it was grilled to perfection with no hint of gaminess whatsoever.
CONS — I’m all for seasoning and flavors but some cuts were just overly salty. The seasoning wasn’t subtle enough to complement the natural flavors of each cut. For the majority, I felt the meat quality was just average. Our first rounds of meats were excellent, however everything onwards seemed dried-​out which probably resulted from reheating. Another imperfection is the inconsistencies of the cuts. I requested all of my cuts to be medium-​rare, however I received most pieces medium well. Why ask if you can’t deliver? My last complaint would be the overwhelming flow of meats. We literally received all 13 meats in a matter of minutes, all stacked right besides each other. Perhaps I’m picky, but I prefer to eat my food warm especially when it comes to meat.
Final verdict? If you haven’t dined here already, brace yourselves for a full comatose meal. It’s certainly a different dining experience and the concept is fantastic. I enjoyed watching the meat-​cutters coming out with various skewers of meats that were ready to be carved at the table. However, inconsistency took away from the experience. For this price tag, I’d rather splurge on a better cut of steak cooked to my preference than to stuff myself with a variety of mediocre meats. For those that are hesitant in dining here due to the price tag, restaurant week offers the full churrasco experience for only half the price ($ 38) with the difference being only in the selection of certain meats so take full advantage!

Great service! Meat and appetizers were absolutely great. Bacon wrapped chicken, sausage, filet mignon, lamb… gosh endless meat! Desert is amazing as well. Their Tres Leches is DIVINE!

A great place for a classy guys night out. All-​you-​can-​eat steak and wine… I came with four other guys. The place is spacious enough to be loud with classy décor. Best of all, you won’t smell like beef when you leave.
They give you a little sign that signals whether you want more meat or want to take a break. We didn’t feel rushed by the waiters (but it was a weeknight). We ended up spending 2.5 hours there.
The steak quality was great, it wasn’t as good as aged steaks from steakhouse, but you get to pick the cut. Toward the later part of the night, I did notice the steak tends to be more overcooked and I rarely got a piece that was actually medium-​rare.
Overall, I would come again with a large group, but I won’t recommend it for a date.

This beautiful, elegant restaurant was the perfect place to celebrate my 30^th birthday. This was an entirely new, different dining experience. I enjoyed the salad bar, but a few of the items were a bit too cold. I loved that at the flip of a double-​sided card placed on your table, servers would walk over a variety of meat (chicken, steak, beef, lamb, and pork) to your table until you decide you’re full. Beautiful two stall bathroom.

I came here for happy hour so the review is only for that.
Right across from the MOMA, this restaurant occupies a large space. Upstairs from the main entrance is the bar. It has a good amount of bar seating and lounge and cocktail seating as well.
They have a limited cocktail selection and beer and wine list for happy hour (which goes till 6:30 on weekdays) for about $ 8 +/​-​and a few bar bites as well. This trip we tried the yuca fries which are easy to share. (The tenderloin skewers are also good).
This is a good spot to grab a pre-​dinner or an after museum visit drink.
close to all the midtown tourist spots.

All. The. Steak. Come hungry, take your time to eat. The chicken was an unexpected hit — tender, spicy, juicy. The salad bar isn’t even a salad bar; to call it that would be a vast understatement. The salad bar looked like it would have been really good, but I was unfortunately too full to give it a try.

One of the nicest fogos I’ve been to, I’ve been to the ones in DC and Philly. The décor inside here is really nice especially with the high ceilings. Located super close to the Rockefeller Center– this was the subway train station I got off at.
We came here for a work holiday party, there was about 30 people. The service is quite attentive and fast.
All you can eat meat (keep the green button up for more meat and red to stop). They come by when they see the green button. I recommend staying away from the chicken and sausage. Get the beef (sirloin) and leg of lamb!!!
The salad bar has tons of other good stuff– kale salad, prosciutto, cheese, fruits, heart of palms, smoked salmon. There’s more but those are some of my favorites. I usually go for a plate of the salad bar and then come back to the table to start loading on meat. I think the key is to not stop eating or else you will start to feel super full.
They give you sides (polenta, mashed potatoes (my favorite one), and fried bananas). They will keep refilling this once you’re done.
If you don’t see what you want just ask, they will come back really fast! Go for the salad bar, beef, and lamb. Let the chicken go!
Great for work events or group events! ~$ 52 for dinner, it’s cheaper for lunch ~$ 35

Courteous and extremely attentive service. Been there a few times now, and have never had a bad service moment.
Well seasoned meats, and more importantly, not overcooked to well-​done like way too many of the other rodizio places I’ve dined in.
The salad bar is very nice, but don’t overdo it. Simple side dishes are also included, and the fried polenta is killer good when they’re doing it up right – crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside.
Very nice atmosphere with high ceilings that allow the noise from all the diners to go up instead of across to your table. This is important, because this is not a romantic date night place to be, but it is a great place for small or larger groups. You eat, you drink, you have fun. It should be a lot louder than it actually is.
Limited dessert selection, but after all that meat you really don’t need it.
Don’t see a server with the type of meat you’re looking for? Ask your table captain or another server. They’ll make certain that those tender lamb chops come your way.
The by-​the-​glass wine menu is heavy on the South American wines, but it makes sense. There are also plenty of affordable bottles and a small half-​bottle selection.
Love the bar upstairs, but the street-​level bar will do if you’ve a short wait for your table.
This is my go to place if I’m arranging a night out for a group in the city. As long as there are no vegetarians in your mob, then everyone will be sure to have a great time.

If their Los Angeles location is the poster child, then this 18 month Manhattan branch is the ugly sibling. First the positives: the food is delicious. Everything from the sirloin, bacon wrapped chicken, ribeye were cooked perfectly… though could use more selections. The décor is also what you can expect from a high end Manhattan eatery.
Now, let me explain why I only gave three stars. First the service though polite was neither attentive nor friendly. Our waiter had a huge chip on his shoulder with a hint of attitude. When a guest asks for water a half assed nod is not the same as a verbal reply of «no problem» with a smile. The salad bar spread is no where as robust as the other well known Brazilian steakhouse. And it annoys me to now end with their «tourist trap» tactic: almost immediately after we sat down, we were approached by a wait staff telling us about their most expensive drink happen to be their cheapest on Monday and some silly story about how it’s made. It was supposedly to be Pineapple Rum, but it was the best tasting 6 sips of pineapple juice $ 13 can buy. C’mon guys, we spent over $ 125 per person you don’t need to pull this kind of crap.

I usually opt for salad bar only (no way I can eat $ 60 worth of meat). But for $ 38, I think I had a chance! This fogo de chao location opened soon after I moved to DC, I was excited to return in time for summer restaurant week!
Compared to DC’s, the salad bar selection was actually smaller. But I would say it was better prepared — the squashes were nicely charred, the watermelon feta actually dressed in balsamic vinegar, even the green steak sauce was less runny.
Meat — Although most diners came for their top sirloins, after trying a bit of everything, I knew where my money/​belly was going — chicken drumsticks and pork ribs. The chicken drumsticks were tender and juicy (fell right off the bone!), the pork ribs were perfectly fatty and beautifully seasoned! My dining companion made a comment that I must had eaten two arm length worth of chicken drumstick alone… Plus the pork ribs — meat sweat? the struggle was real.
I knew I couldn’t refuse the cheesy bread — much bigger than ones in DC, somehow I managed to eat 6 and still asked for refills. Then it dawned me that I still had dessert to come! Key lime pie — half of their normal portion — loved the graham cracker crust but found the pie as a whole overwhelmingly sweet. I would recommend sticking to their chocolate mousse cake instead.
Service was attentive and meats were plenty. Although I don’t see myself returning for full price dinner — but for restaurant week, definitely worth a visit!

This place was so good, I just had to come here again in less than a week for restaurant week!
For restaurant week only:
If you wanna wine and dine, but can’t afford a fancy dinner, this place is worth your time and your money. However, you better act fast because the reservations get booked quickly, especially if you have a large party.
The first time around, I came with 4 people and we didn’t have a reservations because it was booked solid. They told us to come and wait, so we did and they told us 3 hours… But don’t get discouraged, we only waited 1 hour and could have been seated earlier if our whole party was here on time. So key note: EVERYONE MUST BE HERE ON TIME, or you will NOT get seated!
You must come on an empty stomach and ready to eat your hard out.
How it works:
Step 1) You get your appetizers like you would at a buffet
Step 2) The waiter should have given you coasters with a red and green side. (Incase you don’t know, green = keep the meat coming!, red = so full and can’t fit any more in my stomach)
Step 3) flip that coaster to GREEN and the meat will start coming! You will have a wise range of meat selections. Sirloin, chicken wrapped, pork…
Step 4) EAT your heart out and have seconds, thirds and fourths
Step 5) once you are full, turn that coast to RED
Step 6) Always make room for dessert
Step 7) FOOD COMA!!!
Quality of food:
Excellent! They bring the meat to you and you can select the cut you want. I suggest medium rare and if you can, get some of the outer parts of the meat where it is seasoned.
Dessert: I absolutely loved the key lime pie!
Sides: the plantains are to die for!!!
Overall: great service, great impression… if I wasn’t a broke recent grad, I would come here every week.

Buena churruscaría, una comida abundante y carne deliciosa es un lugar muy concurrido por lo que deberás tener un poco de paciencia si vas en horario punta. En cuanto al presupuesto que es lo que nos importa como turistas… Es caro… Deberás llevar municiones para gastar. La carne estaba deliciosa y su atención increíble.
Saludos.

Achei mais ou menos! A linguiça é horrivel, não tinha farofa e as guarnições eram fracas! Pra gastar 150 dolares duas pessoas não compensa! O ambiente é muito escuro o que inocomodou um pouco… Achei um absurdo abrir as 14h para o almoço! Em NY isso é uma ofensa! Em compensação o pão de queijo e o petit gâteau são ótimos. Se voltaria? Não! Prefiro ir na churrascaria Plataforma