Fogo de Chão (fo-go dèe shoun) is a wonderful restaurant that offers great food in a warm and friendly environment. If you are not familiar with Brazilian culture or cuisine, this restaurant is going to be a great introduction. Fogo de Chão is based on the tradition of the churrasco started by the Gaucho(equivalent of cowboys) in Brazil. They would roast different meats on open flames of fire. The traditional is a wonderful and important part of the culture.
This restaurant takes the concept of all-you-can-eat and elevates it to another level. If you have ever wasted money for a “fine dining” experience and left disappointed, redemption is here! The first thing that hits your sense is the incredible site of the enormous salad and vegetable buffet. The buffet also features different assortment of cheeses, seafood, and breads. I have tried to count the different items, but I would always lose count!
The second wonder of modern marvel is their unlimited servings of fire roasted meats. They offer 15 different varieties of meats include beef and pork ribs, leg of lamb, tenderloin wrapped in bacon, chicken, sausage, and top sirloin all roasted and seasoned to perfection. The wonderful flavor of the meats come through with eat bite.
Even the concept of asking for your meat is entertainment in its self. Everyone is given a round two sided card. One side is green and the other side is red. When you want the Gauchos to come over with the different meats simple flip the card over to the green side. A parade of Gauchos arrive at your table offering you slices of roasted meat from their skewers. When you want to stop simply flip the card to the red side. The process can continue until your stomach is ready to pop! In addition, side items of mashed potato, fried bananas, and breads are places at each table. The side items are delicious and are automatically replace they are finished.
The restaurants are large, comfortable, and can generally accommodate a large number of people. It is a great place to bring the entire family.
They are located in several areas which include:
- Dallas, TX
- Houston, TX
- Austin, TX
- Atlanta, GA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Baltimore, MD
- Chicago, IL
- Beverly Hills, CA
- Washington, DC
- Minneapolis, MN
Checkout their website for upcoming restaurant openings.
