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Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Fogo de Chão® (fo-go dèe shoun), is an authentic Southern Brazilian steakhouse. In 1979, Fogo® began sharing the gaucho way of preparing meat in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Today, our gaucho chefs still expertly grill each of our 16 cuts of meat and offer you continuous tableside service.
We invite you to enjoy the delicious preparations of our gaucho chefs along with our gourmet salad bar, authentic Brazilian side dishes, and award-winning wine list.
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We invite you to enjoy the delicious preparations of our gaucho chefs along with our gourmet salad bar, authentic Brazilian side dishes, and award-winning wine list.
87 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 87 reviews
5 stars
(48)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(59)
- good for groups(47)
- notable wine list(27)
- romantic(23)
- fit for foodies(22)
- hot spot(18)
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin Reviews List
Review 1 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lives up to the reputation
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fogo has a reputation for being a great place to eat. And it lives up to its billing. I've been to a similar restaurant before in NY and this one beats it hands down.
Come to this place with your appetite, the salad bar alone could fill you up. A good variety of salads on the bar. Love the pao de queijo, I wish I could take it home with me. Would love to bring a plastic sack and sneak them away for later.
The selections of meats was great. My faves were the chorizo, picanha, and the fraldinha.
Can't wait though to compare Fogo to other churrascaria in the area, to see which is the best.
Make sure to make your reservations. And plan to valet, the construction around downtown is horrible."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Awesome service staff, average food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We are "frequent fliers" with the Brazilian Steakhouses... This trip to Fogo de Chao wasn't our most remarkable experience. We had reservations for 5 (2 toddlers included) as a Mother's Day treat. Our reservation was at 4:30. We arrived and were pleasantly surprised to find a half empty restaurant! The hostess seated us immediately and we began with their usually robust salad bar!! It was okay... As we transitioned to the meats, we noticed that several were over-cooked and/or under seasoned!! The service staff was overly attentive the entire time and ensured that every request was met. In the end, we go for the meats which are supposed to be the "stars" of the experience... We weren't impressed this trip!!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was a nice experience but too much food for me....."
Dined on 4/29/2013
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Review 4 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
FdC is always a good spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"FdC is always a good spot for race weekend dining!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 5 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great birthday celebration
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great birthday celebration dinner"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great experience with great
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great experience with great food. The garlic steak, sausage, filet and sides are phenomenal. Dessert was a treat too. The salad bar was underwhelming and the lamb was inedible. Otherwise, good service although a bit rushed. Great treat if you want to splurge and indulge!"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 7 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Disappointing Experience Overall.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were a little disappointed with our experience at Fogo de Chao. We went to celebrate a 40th bday & made reservations through Open Table for 8:30pm.
At 8:30, the hostess let us know they were running behind schedule it would be a while (The whole point of having a reservation is so you don't have to wait!). She suggested we grab a drink at the bar and gave us a pager. Ultimately kept us waiting for a15 minutes before seating us at 8:45pm. It took another 15 minutes (and us flagging down 2 different waiters) to get our drinks and trying to flag down a waiter to order a dessert took forever. The salad bar was medicore compared to other Churrascarias we have been to before
We were very disappointed and will not likely go back"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2009
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Review 8 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Fogo de So-So
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place drips of the corporate "cookie-cutter" mentality; find a successful concept and then drop one in every major city. It was like an expensive Golden Corral. I'm glad I didn't pay full price! Tried three different lamb chops...all were cooked well done (even though I asked for MR) and tasted terrible...like the meat had spoiled or was frozen thawed and then frozen again before cooking. The "house cut" was dry and needed salt, by far the worst cut of all of them. Leg of lamb was delicious as well as the chicken leg and bacon wrapped chicken. Filet Mignon was overcooked and just not that good. I think I paid too much at $37...couldn't imagine how I would have felt if it were full price. Fogo de OH NO!"
Dined on 04/15/2013
2013
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Review 9 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Consistently excellent food and service"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food. Exceptional
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food. Exceptional service."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 11 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was incredible as
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was incredible as always, the staff awesome and very helpful and the overall experience was WAY two thumbs up!!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place works great for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place works great for my husband and I. As a meat lover, it works great for him because this is a meat lover's paradise. As a veggie lover, the salad bar is excellent for me too!!"
Dined on 04/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 13 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, Great service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As a couple my husband and I went for ARW and it was a very pleasant first experience.The service was amazing. Keep up the great work guys! See ya'll soon."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 14 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was spectacular,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was spectacular, service was the best I've experienced at any restaurant, and I left so full, I thought I would burst! The salad bar was great and the all you can eat meat was just dreamy. My mouth is watering just thinking about all the foods we ate! It is kind of pricey, but worth it to go during Austin Restaurant Week! Hope I get to go back soon!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fogo's was a great experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fogo's was a great experience. The food is terrific."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find
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Review 16 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a good time at Fogo's,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always a good time at Fogo's, best ti sit away from salad bar. The service is always good especially with the long term staff"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 17 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was delicious as always. Waitstaff was very attentive. Walked out completely satisfied with the food and the service. Can't wait to go back!!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 18 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Ive been to fogo before in
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ive been to fogo before in dallas pd full price perhaps thats why it felt like they had better cuts of meat. The majority of the cuts at austin was sirloin not even worth the 37 we pd per head for restaurant week. I would recommend the store in dallas. I specifically asked for lamb chops on the menu and they never came by and I didnt see anyone have any."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
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Review 19 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I loved my first FOGO experience.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I loved my first FOGO experience. I've been to Dallas Texas De Brazil and I must agree with the other reviews, there's not much difference in the meat from the two. Though, I liked Fogo's house meat better. I must say, Texas De Brazil wins on salad bar, but just barely. I REALLY liked their fried bananas (as a side they give you) more than anything else. Other than that, it's also a tad bit cheaper, but I loved Fogo's atmosphere and service a bit more."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 20 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is by far one of my favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is by far one of my favorite restaurants. Incredible staff and bar which compliment the food wonderfully."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfectly wonderful experience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Perfectly wonderful experience! Amazing staff! Incredible food!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 22 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just remember to make sure
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Just remember to make sure you wear clothes that aren't super tight you will eat enough for a small village."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
All you can eat for the price
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"All you can eat for the price of just one entree at a standard steakhouse. You'd have to be dumb not to choose Fogo."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 24 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Fun, but food is just ok.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun evening, but the meat didn't really taste that great."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 25 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The difference between eating
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The difference between eating and dining. Great job!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 26 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was delicious and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was delicious and wait staff was exceptional. Can be a bit salty but very tasty and tender beef."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2010
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Review 27 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Place to Celebrate
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love Fogo de Chao! My husband especially enjoys the meat selection. My son thinks it is cool because of the excellent service."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 28 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Drinks were tasty. Meats
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Drinks were tasty. Meats were a tad dry. Port was prohibitively pricey."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2005
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 29 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not what we expected
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"While a visit to Fogo de Chao, Houston, makes you feel like you are in South America, a visit to Fogo de Chao, Austin, left me feeling I was in a typical Austin restaurant - young, inexperienced wait staff that continually left us waiting to be served. The food was fine. We just didn't get the attention you normally get in a churrascaria. In fact, one person at our table finally gave up and asked that her plate be taken away.
We will not go back."
We will not go back."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2006
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Review 30 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We ent for valentines day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We ent for valentines day and anything was so perfect and the bar selection was very great as well it had everything."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 31 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
worst
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been to many Fogo de Chao restaurants and this one is by far the worst...all the meat was under seasoned and the waiters were bickering with each other in the dining room the whole time we were there. I would not recommend Fogo de Chao Austin if you are trying to impress a date or business associate."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 32 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Ok experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Outstanding service from our waiter. Food was good but didn't warrant the $50 price tag in my opinion. The restaurant was noisier than expected to but this was our first experience and didn't know what to expect. It's been crossed off the bucket list!!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 33 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
First off I wasn't happy that
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First off I wasn't happy that the flowers I had ordered for valentines day through Urban Spoon weren't on my table when I was seated. It was an $80 waste of a surprise. Besides that the food was pretty good but I have had better Brazilian grill places. The Buffett area wasn't that great and the sides that were given weren't nothing special."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 34 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent variety of meats!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent variety of meats! Service is the best. Worth the experience."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Austin
Based on the average of (53) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic