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  • 3/5 Eugen 1 year ago on Google
    The restaurant looks very nice and pleasant, beautiful decorations and lights. The food (meat) was delicious and had nice seasoning. The salad bar has nice selections. Service was pretty confusing because we did not know who was our server. The guys with the meat did a great job and were polite. One the server was very nice with us. At the end of the meal we asked for the check and that's where the things went downhill. We gave 2 credit cards for the check to be split evenly, he was gone for around 15 minutes, came back and apologized that was a glitch at the computer but did not explain that the glitch was that he charged one of us 3 times the amount on one of the credit cards. Ended up speaking to the manager who said "The extra charge will fall off at the end of the night when they close the system". 24 hours later the triple charge is still there. That is enough to leave a bad taste in my mouth.
    15 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chosani M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing night out. First time coming here and the endless supply of different varieties of meat chicken and sausage was awesome. The salad bar was insane, just so much to eat and consume. The ambiance was lovely and our waitress Angie Cwynar was one of the best waitresses I have ever met in my life. So attentive, friendly and kept checking on us to see that our date night was going amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and the strawberry cheesecake was out of this world! Totally mind blown. Will definitely be back and most surely can’t wait to bring out of town family and friends here. Great job Fogo, finally a restaurant in Chicago worth visiting over and over.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jon and Amanda L. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a fun fun time here. The food is delicious and the service was great. The salad bar is extensive and fresh. The meats are all amazing…even a simple chicken was incredible. The system they have in place is a little coaster next to your plate that you flip green or red to communicate whether or not you would like more meat or if you are not ready yet. It was hard to ever turn any down but your plate would get very full very quickly. We would highly recommend this place.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C J. 3 months ago on Google • 312 reviews New
    The service in itself was exceptional they went above and beyond to make the first experience great. Hats off to the General Manager, Mimi. She made the experience great. Our server was very attentive and made sure we had everything we wanted and needed.

  • 2/5 Googler 3 months ago on Google • 180 reviews New
    Thought there would be a larger choice of meats in the room. Cocktail servers need to better canvas the room! Wary of the plate loaders, small portions are better! One patron was eating with his hands at the salad bar! Gross! There was no cottage cheese at the bar Caution those cute cocktails are tallied, they are NOT complimentary! The hot bar was not appetizing with warm refried beans. And the guy walking with shrimp cocktails, that does not come with your meat! Dessert is not included and there are no sweets on the bar!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eddy Z. 6 months ago on Google • 205 reviews
    First time ever visiting this place, it was for me and the wife's 10 year anniversary, we had a blast! Our waiter, he was awesome! I wish I hadn't drank as much because I forgot his name, made the night even better than expected. He started off by asking about the anniversary and offered us a free dessert to take home. Then the meats started arriving. My wife is a steak lover so for her the meats were 5 stars. Me personally, I don't like thick steaks, but either way I had everything! Our favorite was the Fillet Mignon. At the end we even went home with extra things which made both our nights. Will definitely be back soon
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sugar 6 months ago on Google • 271 reviews
    This place is incredible. 9 of my friends who joined me also had their first Fogo experience the night we went. I think all of us would agree that the price you pay is worth it for the quality of the food and the service. What more could you want than unlimited cuts of some of the finest meat you've ever had brought out to you in succession and cut to your plate from your desired cooked level, not to mention the all you can eat salad bar, which was also fantastic? We all ate to the point of nearly bursting and had a great time doing it. I 100% would recommend even if you think it's out of your price range. Think of it as an experience and not just an expensive meal.

  • 1/5 Sean 6 months ago on Google
    Since you guys pretended to reply to "Futurecryptos" and asked me to email you and my boyfriend already emailed you with no response to the food poisoning we both encountered, I see that it is just a tactic on your marketing side to try to show people you solve issues you have caused to your guests which you do not actually do. So using my other Google acc I have given another 1 star. It's quite disheartening with the prices you charge and yet we got severely food poisoned from this place with your gone bad pork ribs and totally raw (not rare) cooked steaks and what else that wasn't fresh. I'm not one to complain or leave reviews, but when it's this bad, it has to be done. Food poisoning is an extremely serious issue especially when it's an establishment at this status, it's shameful to say the least.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John Rodriguez J. 2 years ago on Google
    This was my first time here with my wife and I. They're food is delicious 😋 and their service is great. They beat any steakhouse where we live. So many different kind of meats, vegetables, fruit, and dessert. I loved it. For sure a must if you never been here before. So so good 👍👍👍👍
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica H. 2 years ago on Google
    The experience here was immaculate! Our first date of the year:) the cheese bread was so delicious and the meats kept coming! Perfect temperature and amazing manager Carlos and server Tania made our experience even better with the personalized dessert! There’s more to say but it’s best when experienced! Definitely coming back!!!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bruce Morrissette S. 4 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    First time, the multiple meats was truly an experience. Lots of variety on the Markets Buffet but be sure and save room for the meats. All were excellent, the cheese and honey was especially good!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 David B. 5 months ago on Google
    I went to Fogo this week visiting Chicago. Dining alone (yes, pathetic 😭). We have Churassco in my home area, a couple different spots. So as part of my review, I am making a comparison. Fogo's filet mignon was fantastic. The rest of the options were good to great. I was disappointed with the hotness of most the meats, and the frequency and variety. It was crowded, which is fine -- for the entire floor, the server's paths were not very attentive nor thorough, and while particularly bad for me, quite infrequent for everyone. I don't go to a restaurant to complain and continually ask for service. Shouldn't be expected to. I had a couple people in the staff notice and they were very kind and asked some servers to come my way. I had some fun conversations with a couple staff members. But even then, I continually was neglected. I ended up staying much longer than needed due to waiting. The price is exorbitant. I left paying $90 for just me. $40 with the good meats would be ok. I did full price and while I overall enjoyed it, I wouldn't do it again. My local place is much more thorough. More friendly. Frequent visits. Every server asks how you like your meat, what items you want, and they remember. Almost everything is hot, and the servers head back to throw it in the fire if it's not. There are more Churassco options (including a delicious glazed/grilled pineapple) and it's half the price. BTW: Fogo de Chao made me some grilled pineapple, sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. It was very nice of them, and good, but not quite like glazed :) Fogo's Churassco items were good (as I said above), but not exceptional. Other items: Bacon from the bar: yum. Ask for spicy honey fried cheese - that was awesome. The free (stomach filling) fried masa (I think?) was great. Had a Guarana - Brazilian soda (a must IMO). Worth a visit if you've never done Churassco, and if your pockets are deep, no problem :) Would leave 3.5 stars, but have to lean toward 3.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 tim h. 1 year ago on Google
    First time coming here and the endless supply of different varieties of meat was great. The salad bar was very good as well, just so much to eat. The ambiance was nice and our waiter Michael was one of the best waiters I have ever met in my life. So attentive, friendly and kept checking on us to see that our night was great! Will definitely be back and most surely can’t wait to bring out of town family and friends here. Great job Fogo, finally a restaurant in Chicago worth visiting over and over.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lani 1 year ago on Google
    Honestly… if you’re going for brunch/lunch this is okay but for dinner it’s not worth it. Although the salad bar looks pretty, a lot of the options did not taste that great. It was kinda chaotic, so many people were reaching all over each other, trying to get food, everyone is touching all the utensils. We waited almost 15 minutes after flipping our cards before someone brought any meat to our table. We pretty much had to flag the servers down to have them bring food to our table. The meats were okay but nothing wowed us. It’s like everything was cooked over heat but lacked and true flavor and richness except some of the beef items. The deserts were 6/10. We saw our initial server once and never saw her again for the entire dining experience. Another young lady was very kind and tried to help us At the end, but when she brought the bill it was the wrong amount. We were seated before 2 PM and three staff members told us we were good for the brunch price because we were there before 2. At 3:17, they rang us out and charged us dinner prices, $100 more than the lunch. At first they did not want to honor our 1:45 PM reservation but after asking to speak to the manager, who never came, they eventually just fixed the check. All in all, my experience was rather underwhelming, and my family will likely not be back. After giving the server the payments it was another 20 minutes before she returned. It took 30 minutes total to leave after being brought the first of 3 bills. Too much incoordination and not enough decent food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amin 1 year ago on Google
    Every thing was excellent🤗. The point that you should consider, and I know now that I have come from there, is that all meals, salads, and steaks are part of your entry package, but drinks and desserts are not. A smiling witer comes to your table several times with a beautiful glass of drinks and offers you to try it (the tone of the waiter and the manner of the offer is such that you imagine that these drinks are included in the package and does not say that you have to pay extra) but in the end I paid a high amount for a drink that was not my choice at all 😮‍💨and I didn't like its taste and I just tasted it🙄! The staff were very friendly and their constant care made me feel good, everyone was nice, especially Jason.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Keishawna M. 2 years ago on Google
    I forgot to write this review when I initially went. I came on March 23, during Chicago Restaurant week. I tried Fogo again because the first time I went was during a friend’s birthday. We had a group of about 10 people, and I couldn’t enjoy myself. The people coming out with the meat would skip certain areas of the table, so I didn’t get to try everything. This visit, though, I tried it all! The food was phenomenal! Our server, not so much. My friend and I had some questions, which our server didn’t know the answer to. She didn’t even ask. She just guessed. Thus, when our check arrived, even though we did Chicago Restaurant week, they upcharged insisting we had premium meats that were not apart of the deal. We informed them that our server said something different! Aside from what was specifically stated on the restaurant week menu, she didn’t have a good knowledge of things. It was not a big hassle though, they ended up fixing the check. All in all, my second visit here was MUCH better than the first. I enjoyed the food. The service was only ok. Our waitress kept disappearing so a different woman began to refill our water and check on us. One star lost for the poor initial waitress.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jess 2 months ago on Google • 97 reviews New
    Our waiter was Carlos and he was the sweetest. Thank you for making the experience even better! Food was excellent! Servers kept coming with skewers of meat to try, and that's why we love this restaurant so much, get to try a little bit of everything. Definitely worth a try, everytime we take a trip to the US we make a reservation at Fogo de Chão.

  • 5/5 Jack D. 1 year ago on Google
    You have got to experience this restaurant. It is a high-end all-you-can-eat semi-buffet. The salad bar is the fanciest salad bar I have ever partaken of. Stuff you never see on a salad bar, such as Iberico ham. Then when you want to eat hot meat, you flip over a round card on your table next to your plate so the green side is up. That means you want hot meat offered to you. Turn it over to red side and the meat providers won't bother you. Want more meat and simply turn the round card over to its green side again. Each member of your party gets their own round card. Servers of hot meat roam the dining area and, when the green side is up, will tell you what they are offering and ask you if you would like some. You can have as much as you like but only take a single slice so you can try lots of them. Each server offers a different type of meat. From rib eye to chicken to pork ribs to "house specialty" steak to grilled cheese to many other meats. All for one price. Your waiter will explain all of this to you. Very professional friendly staff with a head waiter overseeing all of them. Due to being a steakhouse, probably not a good first date place but definitely a place to take your girlfriend/wife.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samantha V. 7 months ago on Google
    My first time here today for my birthday and everything I mean EVERYTHING was fantastic!!!! The drinks, the food, the servers! I will be back and time and time again and bring my friends and family too! Thank you to Jessica and Jared they were so awesome and made my first experience here at Fogo River North unforgettable!!! God bless you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diego T. 8 months ago on Google
    I loved this place. We got the $39.99 especial and it was just perfect. All meats were so tender, juicy and delicious! Loved the variety on the salad bar. We ordered a chocolate cake that is insanely good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 F E. 7 months ago on Google
    Consistent and straightforward. Some of our cuts were a little bit rough and chewy but overall the meat was good. Service was excellent and they were awesome enough to grill us a pineapple.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gustavo O. 2 years ago on Google
    What a great experience! I had a couple drinks and the picanha burger at the bar. The bar attendant (Paloma) delivered an outstanding service. She’s very knowledgeable and prompt to the customer’s requests with work ethic. She went above and beyond. I highly recommend her to keep moving up in the company. It’s a place to come back!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rodney Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Simply amazing! Great atmosphere & very inviting. The food bar is simply elegant with so many choices for awesome foods. There wasn't a single time I tried that didn't taste delicious. Then let's talk the table side meat selections. Everything present looked and tasted outstanding. What a perfect evening dining with my daughter for my birthday. Thanks to all the staff who were very professional and welcoming.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yuliya K. 8 months ago on Google
    Wow! That place differs so so so much! Highly recommend to visit it for an unusual restaurant experience. They have an amazing unlimited salad bar plus you have 2 dinner menu options - meat tasting and full steak experience. Every 2-3 minutes they bring you new meat to taste! It’s like having several meals experiences in one. Great idea, wonderful atmosphere, pleasant service! Bravo, and thank you Carlitos Elvir for the mood!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bin K. 2 years ago on Google
    My party of 11 planned ahead and reserved a private room. The dining experience was great! Though the place was PACKED there was a lot of energy and everything came out on time and tasted great! Marco was our server and he was top notch!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Obie 1 month ago on Google • 51 reviews New
    First time attending and I loved the experience. The salad bar outshines the meats by a mile. Their house special picanha was rough and chewy. The highlight of the meats was the Pork Belly and that Lamb MY GOD. I would head back just to eat a dish with their lamb. Mashed potatoes were okay, and I believe they gave us fried Yuka, it was also delicious. Amazing staff and very attentive, I will be going back there, with different women 😅

  • 5/5 ashley k. 5 months ago on Google
    The food was Amaazing ! The whole experience from start to finish was great ! The waitress Jason was so friendly and kind. The food can’t get better and the portion size. Always a great spot to get great food.

  • 5/5 Shannon S. 4 months ago on Google
    Took our son for his 6th birthday, loved it so much we are going to come back for thanksgiving! Thank you Carlito and the entire staff for such a beautiful evening! The food was only matched my the service. Cheers!!

  • 5/5 Haley S. 2 years ago on Google
    Yalene was a phenomenal hostess along with the ladies she was working with. Wait staff works super hard. Salad bar is good, lobster bisque soup would have been better but butternut squash had fresh flavor. Meat rotation is great. Definitely a great place for families couples kids anyone! The people who work here make it a special experience

  • 5/5 Sharon K. 1 month ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    I came to Fogo De Chão for the Carnival Celebration Bar Food event and I'm so impressed. The value for the money was great and the food and drinks were delicious. The staff was so friendly and warm and made me and my group of 6 friends feel so welcome. I'll definitely be back! Muito obrigada! (Shout out to Carlitos Elvir)!

  • 5/5 bree u. 5 months ago on Google
    My fiancé and I came here for our 11 year anniversary !! Super amazing service and food (meats) served were delicious also the sides bar was great , could go up as many times you’d like and had good options to choose from. They also gave us a happy anniversary dessert ! Would definitely recommend and come back 🤗

  • 4/5 Rizal 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I agree that Copacabana in Toronto has overall better tasting menu and salad bar. However, this restaurant really had an overall great service! Everyone was very quick and friendly in their service making the experience overall great. We went straight with the all you can eat ONLY, and didn't go with anything else. They did offer a number of items, which we think was for additional charges. All in all we left very full and quite happy with the experience.

  • 5/5 Amalia 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing time with the family! The food is delicious, they have a wide variety of meats and a salad bar. The red sangria is my favorite drink in their menu, a must! Customer service is very attentive and made our experience a great one! Music and the lights set a romantic feel. Fogo de Chao is definitely the best place to celebrate.

  • 4/5 Christopher S. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been to a few Brazilian Steakhouses. The variety here was great and the salad bar was top notch. The meat was flavorful, though a few of my steak slices were nearly all fat and the chicken was very overcooked. That being said, my kids loved it and I would return.

  • 5/5 Abby H. 2 years ago on Google
    A fantastic night! I just moved to Chicago and finally was able to make it here. Upscale but cozy ambiance, the food was phenomenal and the service was top tier. All servers are very attentive. Carlos, my server for the night, even dropped off a treat to top off the night. I will definitely be back and will be sure to bring my family from out of town here.

  • 5/5 Mohamed T. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience good to be out again enjoyed all the meats, they came our fresh and piping hot what an amazing experience. Great way to celebrate fathers day

  • 5/5 Meaghan H. 2 years ago on Google
    As a gluten-free non-red meat eater, you wouldn’t think I would’ve had much to choose from at a steakhouse with a buffet style market table, but you’d be wrong. The sea bass, potatoes, polenta fries, pão de quiejo, fresh fruits and vegetables were al wonderful enough; however, the creme brûlée capped everything beautifully.

  • 5/5 Brandon Scown (. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been to many of these and this one ranks with the best of them. Be aware that although they welcome all and you're welcomed no matter how casual you have dressed, most people are dressed very nicely and you feel out of place in casual attire. Beautiful restaurant and outstanding food and service. A must go if you enjoy Brazilian Steakhouses. I will be back.

  • 3/5 E 2 years ago on Google
    All the meat is prepared to perfection. The salad bar is amazing. Also try the squash soup, it's delicious. The sides that come with dinner are not good at all. Greasy cheese bread, bland potatoes, and something else very forgettable. WARNING! The gift card system is awful. Couldn't get an error fixed and had to pay the check twice. The check is way too much to have this happen.

  • 4/5 Victoria H. 2 years ago on Google
    We've been coming to this location for years. The food is always excellent. For the first time, we decided to take our kids so they could have the amazing experience with us. We have a 6, 5, and 1 year old. Naturally, our 1 year old wasn't too thrilled to have to sit in one place. My husband decided to take him to the car while my other two and I finished eating. When I received the bill, I was eager to pay and leave so my husband wasn't waiting too long. I had the receipt emailed to me. While in the car, I noticed I was charged for 2 kids meals. Online it says kids 6 and under are complimentary. The server didn't ask us or the kids their ages. I should have paid attention to the bill before paying. Other than that, everything was wonderful. If you decide to bring your kids, I would suggest alerting the server before the meal of their ages or double checking your receipt before paying which I'm sure most people do anyways.

  • 4/5 Marion C. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is just delicious, the negative point is that it's too much noisy, it's crowded. Victim from the success lol it's easy to have a headache. But The service is really performant for so much people and well organised. I'll advise to get a reservation before going to avoid waiting outside an available table. Meat lovers this place is for you.... All you can eat and you can choose how you want the meat to be.

  • 2/5 Lee Lee F. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was not great but edible the salad bar was everything. Tasted some meat off my brothers plate the waiter said I had to pay $58 dollars for it even though I ordered salmon.

  • 5/5 Hánah M. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious. Every piece of beef they brought out to us was phenomenal. The chicken, lamb, and pork were just okay. The salad bar is also just okay. My favorite dish of the whole evening was actually the cheese with honey. I had a great experience and the service wasn’t bad. I like that they had a system to non verbally communicate if we didn’t want to be offered anymore meat. Next time I want Fogo de Chão, I would just go to the one in Naperville. Better service and less of a hassle to get to.


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    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Braille menu
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
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    • ✓️ Private dining room
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