fogo de chao brazilian steakhouse

great place to try brazilian food. nice food and drinks.

verdict ::
food :: 3.5/5
service :: 4/5
ambience :: 4.5/5
value for money :: 3/5
overall :: 4/5

restaurant week delight! we had such a great time at dinner during restaurant week i had to write a positive and glowing review of this wonderful establishment. we had an early reservation and were immediately seated by the charming manager. right away this gave us a welcoming and warm feeling. we were greeted by each employee that we passed on our way to our table which was a terrific and professional touch. our waitress explained the traditional table side meat service and the extensive wine and cocktail offerings. we were pleasantly surprised by the enormous salad bar. the choices were vast and exotic, everything from classic potato salad to fresh sliced prosciutto to gourmet cheeses. we could’ve made our whole meal at just the salads! but that was only the beginning, they serve warm buttery rolls, crispy polenta, and creamy mashed potatoes to the table. and the meat presentation was incredible! as soon as we turned our cards to ‘go’ the dashing brazilian gauchos arrive and offer perfectly roasted and seasoned meats of every imagining. the juicy bottom loin is so tender you must take your delicate slice using tongs before it is even cut from the skewer. the chicken legs are a dream come true, perfectly marinated and expertly grilled. the house special is a cut of meat i’ve never had before and it was flavorful and excellent. i paired the garlic beef with the rice and black beans from the salad bar for some adventurous bites. my friend loves spice so the accommodating waitress brought her a dish of homemade chimichuri and a dish of fresh delectable horseradish. she was so overwhelmed with pure eating joy that she didn’t even look up from her plate for a good twenty minutes lol just relishing in the unbelievable variety and awesomeness of her dinner. i enjoyed the succulent bacon wrapped chicken breast and the zesty brazilian sausage immensely. there are so many wonderful things to say about this restaurant. there is truly something here for every taste and preference. we finished our meal with a gorgeous piece of key lime pie that was one of the best i’ve ever had. restaurant week, or any week, this steakhouse exceeds expectations and will surely be one of your all time favorites!!!

this is my 4th or 5th visit to a fogo de chao. the last time was a couple of years ago with a big group in a private room.
the food is really good, starting with the salad bar which has a good variety of fresh salads and assorted accompaniments for your meal. the meats are tasty and there is as much as you might want to eat.
we were in quite early before the restaurant was busy for dinner, the service was not exceptional but staff were happy to assist when asked.
if you enjoy good meat and fresh salads you will not be disappointed.

i am so impressed with this amazing restaurant! i wanted to take my wife out for a special dinner and fogo was the perfect choice. we are expecting our first child later this fall and my wife’s cravings are all over the board. i knew fogo would be able to expertly deal with her tastes and desires during this delicate time. she was thrilled with the gourmet salad bar! the offerings of classic potato salad and warm seasonal soup soothed her search for comfort food. the huge variety of perfectly grilled meats filled the bill for her carnivorous side. she enjoyed the buttery bottom loin and savory bacon wrapped chicken breast. i loved the juicy lamb chops and the tender lightly seasoned filet. we shared a delicious chilean sea bass with homemade mango salsa (served a la carte) and the most beautiful jumbo shrimp cocktail. i enjoyed the fine wine selection and the waiter kept her glass of sparkling water always cold and fresh. the service was very professional and excellent. we were able to use the affordable valet parking right in front of the restaurant so she didn’t have to walk too far in the drizzly weather. the dessert options were impressive, we settled on splitting a gooey scrumptious molten lava cake with vanilla ice cream. truth be told i ate most of the awesome dessert because she proclaimed that she was full from indulging in too much of her favorite item.. the soft warm cheesy rolls! lol they bring all you can eat of everything, so she zeroed in on those little buns of delight and i think she ate two baskets of them!! and that just goes to show that at fogo you can satisfy your every culinary need and want all the time and every time!

came here with colleagues to celebrate the last day of our working in the project. i love that the servers were friendly and gave their recommendation on what to try. they were always alert whenever we call for refill. this is the second fogo de chao that i've been to and i still love the idea of unlimited steak lol

we decided to have an adventurous sunday brunch at fogo last weekend. what a terrific meal!!! i indulged in my favorite fire-roasted meats such as tender filet, brightly seasoned lamb chops, and a thick hearty ribeye. the market table, which is their deluxe and extravagant salad bar, had some amazing new brunch offerings. there is a creamy greek yogurt parfait with fresh berries and crunchy granola, a delectable zesty hash, and a savory egg bake with bright veggies and delicious swiss cheese. our waitress was an absolute delight, cheerful and friendly and extremely attentive. the new decor and remodel is classy and clean. the bar is now huge and the charming manager informed us about the unique and tantalizing new bar fogo menu items. i definitely can’t wait to return to this spectacular and indulgent restaurant. it’s always a treat and a pleasure to be so well taken care of, to have the best food in town, and enjoy it all for an incredibly reasonable price!!!

i want to send a big warm thank you to fogo de chao mpls for making our ‘end of summer’ family barbecue so awesome! we decided no one should have to cook or clean after hosting our huge family, so we turned to our favorite spectacular steak place downtown. it was the perfect choice for this special gathering. the staff is so welcoming and friendly, they make you feel comfortable and right at home. and the food is terrific! there is something for everyone, including juicy steaks, savory pork, and tender chicken. there is even a vast salad bar with classic and exotic delights. everyone was pleased and satisfied. we had a spacious table in the new beautiful expansion room, and there was easy valet parking right out front. there was rich red wine for those of us who like a fine drink with dinner, traditional brazilian soda for the kids, and even a good variety of beers for the guys! we will definitely be making fogo our family’s new meeting place. it’s a guaranteed great meal at an incredibly reasonable price!

if you are a meat lover, this is the best place. brazilian style barbecue with several types of cuts. forget the salad bar or just eat a bite, and save room for the meat. and go hungry! :)

good food good service, kinda loud..

portions are great. salad bar excellent. the drinks are pricey but very good. pace yourself, don't eat to fast. big open area, so to me it was a bit loud. older place, bit of musty smell.

i don’t usually write reviews but i wanted to take a moment and say what an incredible steakhouse we have in fogo de chao. i enjoyed a business lunch there last week, and i actually enjoyed the lunch!!! the vibe is perfect for a big meeting or a cozy meal. the staff there treats you just like family, extremely welcoming and helpful. our waitress pleasantly joked with us and made terrific recommendations for drinks. we all enjoyed the huge salad bar with exotic fruit, traditional brazilian favorites, and classic american offerings. if you can believe it, their potato salad is the best i’ve ever tasted, and the fresh jumbo asparagus was a rare treat. i ate so many of the addictive soft savory cheese rolls, and they just kept diligently refilling the basket without hesitation. i had a fine red wine to enjoy with the rich buttery meats. and for dessert i ordered smooth sweet creme brûlée, it was so decadent and smooth i wanted to lick the bowl! i am eager to eat there again as there is so much more to experience and enjoy, i was very pleased with my meal and i know you will be too.

fogo de chao is a very nice restaurant the service is amazing and the food is very excellent ❤️🍖🍕 i had a blast it’s great for family kids and adults!!

we had a party and bill came to about $300, they came up with electronic tablet to bay the bill, to were the to was already set to 20% and in the loud crowd it is hard to concentrate on it when waiter is holding it for you and talking at the same time, so when we were in the car looking at the bill we notice that we got charged for extra drink and in fact the 20% tip when we wanted to leave less. after calling the manager we got no sorry and told that nothing is going to be done about it because they are not sure if its true or not, and i wast told that on the pay-pad we choose the tip amount when in fact we never did, it was chosen for us. i didn't expect such treatment from the high end restaurant, honestly i wouldn't care to go back again... it was actually very poor service, i was waiting for my drink about 25min.

if you are a real carnivore this place is heaven for you. best way to taste all different types of brazilian meats. great service, love their salad bar and appetizers too. you won't leave this place without having a food coma :)

the other day, right around my favorite time (yes, that would be happy hour time), i wandered into fogo de chao on the plaza. i wasn’t looking for the full brazilian churrasco experience but i did want a little something . . . and a drink. so it was a double-nice surprise when some complimentary appetizers came with my drink. beers and bites are available for $4 and their brazilian inspired cocktails are $8 – so of course, i was forced to order a caipirinha (cachaça, which is sorta like white rum, limes, cane sugar).

fogo de chao is always an amazing dining experience. the house special is one of the best and tastiest steaks i have ever had. we were constantly checked on to see if we needed anything else, they are all extremely attentive. we celebrate all of our birthdays here because of the flavorful and tender steaks and the phenomenal customer service we receive. there are always new and tasty side dishes that we enjoy trying. this is the best restaurant in minneapolis for date night and even sunday family dinners! the newly remodeled fogo de chao is so beautiful and modern, it has a great open space now that makes you feel so comfortable and happy to be there.