(310) 289-7755

133 N La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211 34.0679 -118.3765

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FOGODECHAO.COM

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 6.08.11

Category:

Restaurants

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Restaurant Special Features:

Private Rooms, Business Dining, Group Dining, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

Thai, Steakhouse, Brazilian

What People Are Saying About Fogo De Chao

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In Short – It's hard to miss the 27-foot tall wine cellar that juts high above La Cienega at this Gaucho steakhouse, which originated in Brazil. Inside, subtle earth tones, rich wood and soft lighting set the scene for the large skewers of beef, lamb, pork and chicken that are roasted over an open flame and carved tableside. Buffet-style salads and sides such as crispy polenta, sweet fried plantains and cheese bread accompany the signature meats. Traditional beverages such as Guarana, a popular Brazilian soft drink, are served in addition to an an extensive wine list and full bar…

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
Arrive hungry to make the most of your meal--there is a flat-rate charge per person no matter how much or how little is consumed.
Parking:
Valet service is provided in the front of the slightly obscured restaurant entrance--street parking is limited and restricted.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The atmosphere is great, its very busy and its better to make a reservation ahead of time.
  2. The location is great, the service is very good, and it has a good variety of appetizers and meat.
  3. The atmosphere is impressive with a floor to ceiling wine cellar as soon as you walk in.
  4. They have a great atmosphere and a couple different rooms to sit in.
  5. It is all you can eat, its in a great location on "Restauran Row" on La Cienega.
  6. fun, unique experice!
  7. The restaurant had a great layout and felt very comfortable.
dessert
95.0% positive
  1. Anyway, needless to say, the dinner with my friends wasn't so much a dinner as us all sitting together at my house talking, and he, like the huge dork he is, showed up with 20 or so guys singing happy birthday and carrying the largest chocolate cake I hav
  2. The deserts were fantastic - humongous.
  3. Two of us at the table had the papaya cream for dessert which was pretty good but unfinishable due to the obscene amount of meat we had just eaten.
  4. The dessert menu is amazing.
  5. The papaya dessert is a dream, and management was very attentive and proffesional.
  6. the 'strawberry cream' w/ liquor is good too.
  7. This is the total package in a restaurant experience from drinks (caiparinia), eclectic salad bar like no other, quality meats, dessert to die for, and the service is the best in town.
  8. The steak is delicious, and the desserts are awesome.
  9. the desert was also amazing.
  10. Both times, the food, service, drinks, dessert were excellent.
drinks
96.66999816894531% positive
  1. While tempting, I must warn you not to fill up on the salad bar even though they offer you some great choices including one of the best chicken salads in town.
  2. This is the total package in a restaurant experience from drinks (caiparinia), eclectic salad bar like no other, quality meats, dessert to die for, and the service is the best in town.
  3. they have money backing their fresh variety, which is hard to maintain with the way americans are used to eating, eat fast, drink fast, and leave.
  4. Not to mention the great salad bar.
  5. By far the best salad bar in Los Angeles.
  6. The salad bar was wonderful and the meats were plentiful!
  7. The atmosphere is impressive with a floor to ceiling wine cellar as soon as you walk in.
  8. The salad bar was amazing.
  9. For those of you who don't know about this restaurant or this type of restaurant, it is a Brazilian steak house where you enjoy all-you-can-eat barbeque, a terrific salad bar, and excellent side dishes.
  10. The salad bar is fresh and good.
  11. really enjoyed the unusual salad bar (the make-your-own caprese was brilliant) but it was the meat we were there for.
  12. The side dishes and salad bar are great!
  13. the salad bar also has so many good options, but i like to stick to meat.
  14. It has a great salad bar, with lots of different things to choose from.
  15. Good bar and drinks.
  16. Both times, the food, service, drinks, dessert were excellent.
  17. Bought a bottle of wine (only 60$) and had after dinner shots( about $50 for two) and everything was pleasing.
  18. The meat is great and the salad bar is wonderful.
  19. They have a huge salad bar that is the freshest i have seen.
  20. Yeah, you read that right: $185 for two drinks, meat on a stick and a MEDIOCRE salad bar with such exotic items like hearts of palm from a jar and iceberg lettuce.
  21. Order a bottle of wine, and enjoy.
  22. There is also a great salad bar that includes soups, fish, and cheese.
  23. Great variety, drinks and waiters.
  24. The salad bar was enticing - I got some lox and one asparagus - we each only had one cheese bread because we know better.
  25. The service was perfect, and so pleasant we stayed and enjoyed dinner and a botttle of great wine for nearly 3 hours.
  26. They have an absolutely amazing wine list with several fabulous wines you can get by the glass.
  27. Meat was tasty and the salad bar was excellent quality.
  28. Extensive wine list.
  29. Very good wine list, as well.
  30. Our server/assigned host (Jose, who, despite his generic name is quite distinguishable from the others with his energetic demeanor) was extremely helpful and knowledgeable; not to mention he knows his wine, and managed to pick out a Chilean Cabernet for u
food quality
89.84000205993652% positive
  1. couldn't really judge how the meat tasted since I don't eat mammals, but the chicken was good.
  2. If you're in the mood for beef, pork, chicken or all of the above, and have a HUGE appetite, this is the place to go!
  3. There is also a great salad bar that includes soups, fish, and cheese.
  4. While tempting, I must warn you not to fill up on the salad bar even though they offer you some great choices including one of the best chicken salads in town.
  5. Fogo, probably, cook good meat, but have no respect for our time - it was my fault for not having the reservation, but it was their choice to keep me waiting when they clearly saw that they were over their capacity (even parties with reservations were ask
  6. Amazing beef, tender pork and lamb, and I know its not red meat, but I LOVE the Frango chicken legs.
  7. Amazing meats (13-15 different kinds from lamb chops to bacon wrapped filet mignon).
  8. hated the garlic beef, I liked their famous p-something meat(forgot what it was called) that was probably my favorite.
  9. I'm sure we each went through a good 4-5 plates full of meat but we still found room to get the creme brulee at the end which was delicious but at this point I was half falling asleep.
  10. This is a great place if you're hungry and want to have food in your belly within 2 minutes of sitting down.
  11. really enjoyed the unusual salad bar (the make-your-own caprese was brilliant) but it was the meat we were there for.
  12. Meats are tasty, Salads are glorious, staff is friendly and handsome ;).
  13. Needless to say we were quite ecstatic for these two extra cuts of meat in addition to their other great meat.
  14. Not only is the food amazing, but the service beats any sit down restaurant in the country.
  15. hated the stuff wrapped in bacon.
  16. Great tasting meat (and plenty of it) and yes, the garlic steak is fantastic!
  17. would recommend not wasting room on the meats covered in bacon.
  18. and mmmm, good meat
  19. (11 in the world, 7 in the states) To get this kind of food at a very affordable price in one of the most expensive places in the world is like a god-send.
  20. Side dishes that come with your dinner are great (fried banana, light pastry like cheese bread, fried polenta)!
  21. The location is great, the service is very good, and it has a good variety of appetizers and meat.
  22. The steak is delicious, and the desserts are awesome.
  23. Two of us at the table had the papaya cream for dessert which was pretty good but unfinishable due to the obscene amount of meat we had just eaten.
  24. Afterall, Fogo de Chao is a good place to dine in, if you are either very hungry and are looking for a wide variety of meat.
  25. The cuts of meat are so great!
  26. The food was amazing.
  27. best brazilian food with great service
  28. For those of you who don't know about this restaurant or this type of restaurant, it is a Brazilian steak house where you enjoy all-you-can-eat barbeque, a terrific salad bar, and excellent side dishes.
  29. The food is outstanding, and there's plenty of it.
  30. In the mood for great food, top notch service, and a memorable experience?
  31. The meat is great and the salad bar is wonderful.
  32. the lamb was the best and I ate as much as I could fit into my stomach.
  33. 50/person. But, you definitely get fantastic quality food.
  34. AMAZING food, good service.
  35. Other than the extremely salty meats the service was great.
  36. The staff are great, the food is so fresh and they bring it
  37. The service is magnificent with the servers waiting in line to get their cuts of meat on your plate.
  38. Truly a perfect meal and now I struggle to find anything remotely close to this slew of meat with which to surprise him.
  39. The food is great.
  40. the myriad of items from fresh mozerella to marinated asparagus to a variety of cheeses fill you up fast and you won't have room for the main attraction, the fabulous selection of meats.
  41. live in Vegas now, so its a short drive or flight away from great food, and its not like a Mcdonalds where they have one every other corner.
  42. By far the best salad bar in Los Angeles.
  43. they have money backing their fresh variety, which is hard to maintain with the way americans are used to eating, eat fast, drink fast, and leave.
  44. The food is great, the service is amazing, and did I mention the food is GREAT!
  45. fat dirty lamb.
  46. impeccable service and meat I?
  47. The side dishes and salad bar are great!
  48. But Fogo will forever redeem itself off the pure fact that I love beef.
  49. The chicken legs tasted weird.
  50. All the meats are good, we especially like the ribs and the chicken legs.
  51. Highly recommend for quality of food and service.
  52. The system works like this: you have a coaster on your table, one side red and one side green- when you are ready for the meat to appear, you flip your coaster to green and the servers come to you with an assortment of skewers of fabulous protein- garlic
  53. the best Brazilian food i've had in a long time.
  54. There is a flat fee (I think around $50) that includes all the meat, salad, and soup you can eat.
  55. The garlic beef was more delicious than the filet mignon.
  56. Since it was my first time, the waiter was nice enough to explain the green/red cards and how to "keep the meat flow going
  57. The salad for me was the best experience.
  58. Every cut was amazing, they had something like 16 different types of meat ranging from steak to pork to chicken.
  59. In addition to several delectable cuts of lamb, chicken, and beef (we didn?
  60. the salad bar also has so many good options, but i like to stick to meat.
  61. If you like meat, you'll love this place.
  62. The meal is a little pricey.
  63. best cuts of meat, very tender and i was able to get my meat the way i like it.
  64. If you love meat, go here
  65. This is the total package in a restaurant experience from drinks (caiparinia), eclectic salad bar like no other, quality meats, dessert to die for, and the service is the best in town.
  66. Meat was tasty and the salad bar was excellent quality.
  67. Excellent food and lots of it!
  68. Our server/assigned host (Jose, who, despite his generic name is quite distinguishable from the others with his energetic demeanor) was extremely helpful and knowledgeable; not to mention he knows his wine, and managed to pick out a Chilean Cabernet for u
  69. My favorite meat is the bacon-wrapped filet mignon.
  70. my favorite is the filet mignon and the house steak.
  71. They have a huge salad bar that is the freshest i have seen.
  72. The pork unfortuneatly was dry and I wouldn't recommend it.
  73. Dessert - the Papaya Cream is delicious!
  74. The salad bar was enticing - I got some lox and one asparagus - we each only had one cheese bread because we know better.
  75. The meat is great, plus there were some cute "meat skewer dudes" which made dining even better.
  76. Both times, the food, service, drinks, dessert were excellent.
  77. Not to mention the great salad bar.
  78. This is NOT the place for a nice intimate dinner, but I would definitely recommend it for those carnivores that appreciate nicely grilled meat.
  79. It has a great salad bar, with lots of different things to choose from.
  80. Their bread was really good.
  81. Yeah, you read that right: $185 for two drinks, meat on a stick and a MEDIOCRE salad bar with such exotic items like hearts of palm from a jar and iceberg lettuce.
  82. The salad bar was wonderful and the meats were plentiful!
  83. The salad bar is fresh and good.
  84. In fact, you should eat big meals in preparation of this meat bonanza to stretch out your stomach.
  85. But, we do go, beacause the food is so great.
  86. Go and be treated like a king, because the service is as fantastic as the meat!
  87. But if you are looking for a place to eat some great steaks, find a steakhouse.
  88. The salad bar was amazing.
  89. ate so much, and wanted to stay all day to enjoy all the different food they have to offer.
  90. The mashed potatoes were good but not the best in the world.
  91. Great, great meat, excellent service, you don't have to ask for anything
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. the myriad of items from fresh mozerella to marinated asparagus to a variety of cheeses fill you up fast and you won't have room for the main attraction, the fabulous selection of meats.
  2. The dessert menu is amazing.
  3. While tempting, I must warn you not to fill up on the salad bar even though they offer you some great choices including one of the best chicken salads in town.
  4. they have money backing their fresh variety, which is hard to maintain with the way americans are used to eating, eat fast, drink fast, and leave.
  5. the salad bar also has so many good options, but i like to stick to meat.
  6. The location is great, the service is very good, and it has a good variety of appetizers and meat.
  7. Afterall, Fogo de Chao is a good place to dine in, if you are either very hungry and are looking for a wide variety of meat.
  8. Great service, Nice variety, Meat Quality: can't be compared with a good steakhouse's
  9. Great variety, drinks and waiters.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Overall this is nice restaurant for those who love Brazillian Barbeque.
  2. Afterall, Fogo de Chao is a good place to dine in, if you are either very hungry and are looking for a wide variety of meat.
  3. All in all, a great place to eat!
  4. This is a great place if you're hungry and want to have food in your belly within 2 minutes of sitting down.
  5. This is my favorite L.A. restaurant!
service
100.0% positive
  1. The papaya dessert is a dream, and management was very attentive and proffesional.
  2. great service
  3. will say this - the hostess maintained her friendly attitude and composure, despite all the irritated customers.
  4. best brazilian food with great service
  5. Our server/assigned host (Jose, who, despite his generic name is quite distinguishable from the others with his energetic demeanor) was extremely helpful and knowledgeable; not to mention he knows his wine, and managed to pick out a Chilean Cabernet for u
  6. Both times, the food, service, drinks, dessert were excellent.
  7. When the green side is up, the servers come fast and furious and it is tempting to eat manically in effort not to miss anything.
  8. impeccable service and meat I?
  9. booked the private room for my large party and the service was excellent.
  10. The staff are great, the food is so fresh and they bring it
  11. AMAZING food, good service.
  12. Fogo de Chao has the best service.
  13. The service is magnificent with the servers waiting in line to get their cuts of meat on your plate.
  14. The waiters work as a team so you have several people serving you and the customer service is excellent.
  15. Go and be treated like a king, because the service is as fantastic as the meat!
  16. Everything is well spiced, but not overly so, and the great servers will slice you off whatever piece you want (medium, rare, well done).
  17. Great, great meat, excellent service, you don't have to ask for anything
  18. The location is great, the service is very good, and it has a good variety of appetizers and meat.
  19. Other than the extremely salty meats the service was great.
  20. Excellent service.
  21. Highly recommend for quality of food and service.
  22. Since it was my first time, the waiter was nice enough to explain the green/red cards and how to "keep the meat flow going
  23. service is excellent, wait staff is friendly and informative.
  24. Great service!
  25. Not only is the food amazing, but the service beats any sit down restaurant in the country.
  26. In the mood for great food, top notch service, and a memorable experience?
  27. Excellent, attentive but not intrusive service.
  28. The service was perfect, and so pleasant we stayed and enjoyed dinner and a botttle of great wine for nearly 3 hours.
  29. The system works like this: you have a coaster on your table, one side red and one side green- when you are ready for the meat to appear, you flip your coaster to green and the servers come to you with an assortment of skewers of fabulous protein- garlic
  30. The service was amazing and everyone was very nice.
  31. The entire staff is very attentive and extremely fast.
  32. This is the total package in a restaurant experience from drinks (caiparinia), eclectic salad bar like no other, quality meats, dessert to die for, and the service is the best in town.
  33. Great variety, drinks and waiters.
  34. The service was the best I have ever had.
  35. The service was excellent, prompt and courteous.
  36. Service was way excellent, though it felt overbearing sometimes (you feel like you have a staff of 20 waiting on your every move).
  37. Great service, Nice variety, Meat Quality: can't be compared with a good steakhouse's
  38. seen or you missed it, the staff is happy to bring it to you by request!
  39. Meats are tasty, Salads are glorious, staff is friendly and handsome ;).
  40. The service is the best.
  41. The food is great, the service is amazing, and did I mention the food is GREAT!
value
75.0% positive
  1. (11 in the world, 7 in the states) To get this kind of food at a very affordable price in one of the most expensive places in the world is like a god-send.
  2. they have money backing their fresh variety, which is hard to maintain with the way americans are used to eating, eat fast, drink fast, and leave.
  3. It's totally worth the price and I look forward to special occasions just so that I can suggest this place.
  4. They have a huge salad bar that is the freshest i have seen.
  5. This is an expensive outing, but worth it for a nice evening out or special event.
  6. The place is a little pricey, but worth it.
  7. The meal is a little pricey.
  8. Anyway, needless to say, the dinner with my friends wasn't so much a dinner as us all sitting together at my house talking, and he, like the huge dork he is, showed up with 20 or so guys singing happy birthday and carrying the largest chocolate cake I hav
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. Fogo, probably, cook good meat, but have no respect for our time - it was my fault for not having the reservation, but it was their choice to keep me waiting when they clearly saw that they were over their capacity (even parties with reservations were ask
  2. the best Brazilian food i've had in a long time.
  3. This is a great place if you're hungry and want to have food in your belly within 2 minutes of sitting down.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/21/11

Picana's paradise

by Mountain Boy at Citysearch

Fogo De Chao is the best place to go if you love meet. My wife and I have been 7-8 times and each time it gets better and better. The staff are great and friendly, they acknowledge you as soon as you walk in. It's my favourite place to go. The endless sewers, especially the amazing picana, the cheese bread and the fried banana are my absolute favorites.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/24/11

Love that Steak!

by orlasmiles at Citysearch

If you want to start piling on the red meat, than this is the place. I loved all the varieties and flavors. And the salad bar is just totally awesome also.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/25/10

Hungry for meat????

by Tammien at Citysearch

When I am feeling carnivorous this place is first on my list!!! Filet Mignon melts in your mouth! Baby back ribs...YUM!!

The salad bar is also delicious!!

The service is exquisite.

I always leave here completely satisfied!!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/14/10

Wonderful Experience!

by Susan111 at Citysearch

I had my birthday there last night and what a blast we all had! I booked the private room for my large party and the service was excellent. Food was exquisite. Kudos to General Manager Vitor. Way to go. I highly recommend here to everyone, you will not regret at all!

  • Pros: Service, food quality
  • Cons: Parking
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/05/10

Great Meal with Friends....and mmmm, good meat

by AnnaTosca at Citysearch

I went during DineLA Restaurant Week, so I'll preface by saying that it is the busiest week of the year for a restaurant. So...I can almost excuse the 45 minutes wait (with a reservation) - it was a madhouse. I will say this - the hostess maintained her friendly attitude and composure, despite all the irritated customers.

Now, on to the meal. I only come here about once every 3 years because otherwise its just too much meat! But WOW, is it worth it. Amazing beef, tender pork and lamb, and I know its not red meat, but I LOVE the Frango chicken legs. Everything is well spiced, but not overly so, and the great servers will slice you off whatever piece you want (medium, rare, well done). Not to mention the great salad bar....but don't fill up on that!

Dessert - the Papaya Cream is delicious! Tidbit: the enzymes in the papaya help to break down and digest your meat! So enjoy.

  • Pros: perfectly cooked meat, great service, yummy dessert
  • Cons: not worth it if youre not a big eater/lover of meat

The Details on Fogo De Chao

Place Categories:

  • great top notch service
  • great famous psomething meat
  • great place
  • great unusual salad bar
  • friendly wait staff
  • wonderful experience
  • delectable cuts
  • favorite la restaurant
  • great atmosphere
  • nice variety
  • pricey meals
  • very good wine
  • dirty lamb
  • great excellent side dishes
  • furious servers
  • fantastic garlic steak
  • unfinishable papaya cream
  • recommended highly
  • really good everything
  • excellent drinks
  • really enjoy tips
  • best brazillian steakhouse
  • great different food
  • hated garlic beef
  • great meat quality
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