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Welcome to Fogo de Chao

"Fogo de Chao, located in Philadelphia, is a South American steakhouse offering a unique dining experience with a variety of meats served tableside by gauchos. The restaurant also boasts a clean salad bar buffet and a selection of South American and clean cocktails. Customers rave about the excellent service, vibrant atmosphere, and delicious options like the picanha and filet mignon. With options for reservations, delivery, and catering, Fogo de Chao truly caters to all dining preferences. Overall, a must-try destination for meat lovers and foodies alike."

LOCATIONS
  • Fogo de Chao
    1337 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
    1337 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States Hotline: +1 215-636-9700

Welcome to Fogo de Chao, a South American churrascaria located at 1337 Chestnut St in Philadelphia, PA. This upscale restaurant offers a wide range of amenities like outdoor seating, valet parking, and a full bar to enhance your dining experience. Whether you're looking for a classy night out or a casual meal, Fogo de Chao has something for everyone.

With a menu that includes vegan and vegetarian options, as well as a variety of South American cocktails like the Caipirinha and Clean Cosmo, Fogo de Chao caters to diverse tastes. The restaurant also offers a Happy Hour special and an extensive selection of beers, making it a great spot for social gatherings.

Customers rave about the exceptional service at Fogo de Chao, as well as the quality and variety of meats served by gauchos directly onto your plate. The salad bar buffet is a standout feature, offering fresh and delicious options to complement the savory meats.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a delicious meal, Fogo de Chao is sure to impress with its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional cuisine. Make sure to try their signature dishes like the picanha and filet mignon for a truly unforgettable dining experience.

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Kevalyn C.
Kevalyn C.

I really enjoyed my experience. We did have reservations and were seated quickly. The waiter explained how things worked because it was our first time there. We decided on the $39.00 deal, and it was all delicious. The many servings of various meats will fill you up quickly! We added the shrimp cocktail, and they were a nice size and fresh. They have an awesome, clean salad bar Buffett that was included with the special menu. Of course, parking is a nightmare in Center City, but they do offer Valet parking.

Julian L.
Julian L.

Who doesn't love a good dinner or lunch date at Fogo De chao !!!! Shitting me . Idk if thy even allowed to give bad service lol it's never happen to me but I love this place never disappoints from service to food

George H.
George H.

Fogo de Chão is an absolute knockout for anyone who loves to eat, and I mean *really* eat. The second you walk in, you know you're in for something special. The place has this cool, vibrant energy, and then boom--you're hit with all the meat. It's a serious operation here, with gauchos cruising around, slicing up perfectly cooked cuts right onto your plate. You like steak? Picanha? Lamb? They've got it all, and each bite is pure flavor. It's like they've figured out how to make meat sing. The best part? Your plate never goes empty. Ever. As long as you've got that little card flipped to green, they'll keep bringing the goods. And the timing is spot-on--you're never waiting around like, "Hey, where's the beef?" It's a constant flow of deliciousness. But let's not sleep on the Market Table. It's this epic spread of salads, cheeses, veggies--basically all the stuff that makes you feel like you're balancing out the meat sweats. It's fresh, vibrant, and adds this nice counterbalance to the whole meat feast. You pile it on, hit a few meats, then go back for more. The whole meal is like a well-oiled machine that just keeps on giving. The service? These folks have it dialed in. They're always right there, but they don't hover. Need more of that juicy ribeye? Done. Want a fresh drink? They've got you. The staff knows how to keep the flow going without missing a beat. If you've got a big appetite, this place is heaven. It's all about serious portions and keeping that plate full until you're the one waving the white flag. Fogo de Chão knows exactly what they're doing, and they make sure you leave completely satisfied, every time.

Pamela L.
Pamela L.

First time at Fogo de Chao for me but my son has been to one at a Chicago location before. It seems many of the restaurants here in Philly were former banks. The decor has that old school vibe with the stunning high ceilings and chandeliers. We were warmly greeted. I appreciate the host going over what our price per person includes. Make sure you inquire about the pricing which can change depending on the time of day. Those pillowy Cheese Bread (like mini popovers) that they give you as soon as you sit down were dangerous. I stuffed 5 in a row into my mouth before I even hit the market table. "Hit Me, Baby, One More Time" by Britney Spears came to mind. Good Lord, I couldn't stop myself. Our favorite cut of meat was the Picanha. Two versions of it came to our table and those were my faves hands down. Some of the other meats like chicken and pork chop were a bit dry. They also gave us homemade hot mashed potatoes, plantains and polenta fries straight from the kitchen. I'm not a huge meat eater so I appreciate the selections at the Brazilian Market Table. I thought the sweet juicy watermelon slices with feta cheese & papaya was a good way to cleanse all that fattiness. I can't help but notice how gorgeous their silverware were. It was ornate and it had some serious weight to them. My son said it's probably to slow you down when you're eating the meats. Lol. Service was 10/10. The hostess came by with the dessert menu to let us choose whatever we wanted as a complimentary birthday treat, which was about $13. We left a nice tip.

Cynthia A.
Cynthia A.

Wow wow wow ! This weekend was my first time at FOGO / Brazilian steak house and it was a memorable experience. I'm surprised as a foodie it took me this long to jump on the bandwagon. I treated my friend for her birthday and she suggested FOGO. We were already going to be in Philly and luckily this place was close to where we already had made plans. It was not too busy or packed on a Saturday night which made the service ( offerings of the meats ) very quick. We actually had to turn our card over often because of how fast the servers were coming. After the first 2 rounds I found my favorite items and was able to pass on the ones I didn't enjoy. I recommend trying everything and expanding your palate. My favorite item of the night was probably the friend cheese. I'm not a cheese person but it was delicious ! Our drinks were delicious and strong- we both ordered different flavor Caipirinhas. The birth girl received a complimentary dessert and she chose the creme brulee. It was good. We left stuffed !!! All in all I can't wait to try different branch locations.

Amanda G.
Amanda G.

It's ridiculous how much we love this place. It's your birthday? Let's go to Fogo. Got a promotion? Gotta go to Fogo. Your mom died? My condolences. She'd want you to go to Fogo. It's a random Tuesday and I'm breathing - Fogo! Get the most out of your experience: -parking will be the toughest thing. I can usually find street parking. If not, there's a garage under one of the buildings around the corner. Of course then you're gonna pay like $100 between food and parking so again, street parking is your friend. -sign up for the Gaucho club. You get bday coupons, miss you coupons, we love you coupons. -go for brunch. No really Go. For. Brunch. Waffles. French toast. Beef rib. A combo made in heaven. -Skip the shrimp that comes around. It's extra and more importantly, We got shrimp at home! -Request the beef rib as soon as you sit down. My bestie be pulling them to the side at the hostess table to ask for it before we even sit down smh. So greedy lmao. -I do love their cocktails. Alcohol good, cheese rolls bad. Those are a distraction. They fill you up on mid. -I start and end with a salad. Mind ya business. -the candied bacon is an appetizer, a palate cleanser, and dessert and I eat it as such.

Gissell M.
Gissell M.

Amazing first time at Fogo de Chao. We stopped in on a whim and the team quickly seated us and introduced us to the menu. Our server advised we try the full experience and it did not disappoint. Once we confirmed our drinks we went over to the salad bar to load our plates. we sat down the servers stopped in with all the meat selections asking what's the temp we wanted. My top 3 were the garlic parm pork, lamb and filet. Some cuts were not my favorite so I declined. We ordered the seafood tower to balance the meats but it was served on a plate. It was okay, mango chutney did not go with the warm garlic butter in my opinion. Overall the drinks were great ambience was cozy and staff was helpful. I'll certainly visit another location

Morris B.
Morris B.

After some bar hopping with friends, We got tired at 9:00 p.m. because we're kind of old now lol Everywhere was crowded and we decided to go into Fogo because they had a small bar but it wasn't as occupied as the restaurant part. Little did I know Fogo has an all day happy hour menu! Who knew? I sat down and ordered a margarita along with some little bites and someone else ordered the ceviche style tacos on a lettuce wrap. My little bites were just okay but those lettuce wraps were phenomenal. I really enjoy the drink, but let's give a big hand to the servers who are funny and engaging and really kept the vibe check all the way up. I will definitely be back here very very soon for happy hour! Bazinga!

Monica B.
Monica B.

By the time I've realized that I had forgotten to take pics of the food it was already too late and I'm drowning my face in the tres leches for dessert time! That's how distracted we were eating. Food was great! From the quality of the meat down to the restaurants ambiance & decor, a very enjoyable experience. Ps. please do yourself a favor and order the tres leches for dessert.

Kaitlyn T.
Kaitlyn T.

I've been to this Fogo location about three times for dinner now and have loved my experience every time. My favorites from the Churrasco experience are the picanha and filet mignon. The salad bar has many options from cheeses, cold meats, lox, and more. It is great for taking a break from the meats. Service is top notch, especially from the servers and gaucho chefs. Our server, Arden, recommended the Strawberry Hibiscus Caipirinha, which was a great suggestion. It was super refreshing and affordable ($10) compared to many other cocktails you can get in center city. The gaucho chefs will also make sure they get back to you with a temperature to your liking. I highly recommend Fogo for either for a casual dinner or celebration.