Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum

4.1

2290 Reviews

$30 and under

Brazilian

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

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Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Brazilian, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00 Tue 11:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:30 Sun 11:00–21:00
Phone number
(949) 398-1500
Website
https://fogodechao.com/location/irvine/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Invite your guests to a truly unique group dining experience! Whether for private dining rooms, or to interact in our main dining areas, Fogo de Chão® is the perfect location for parties of 15 to 300.
Private party contact
Our Sales Manager: (949) 735-1344

Location
623 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
Area
Irvine
Parking details
Self parking available at Irvine Spectrum Center
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

Bar Fogo Wagyu & Wine
US$49.00 per person
16 Jan 2025 only
Join us at Bar Fogo for a unique tasting event. Sample side-by-side Wagyu Ribeye alongside Bone-in Ribeye, perfectly paired with three glasses of the all-time favorites' South American wines of your choice and savory bar bites including Brazilian-style Empanadas, Queijo Assado, Bacon Wrapped Steak, and more.

Popular dishes

Sized to share. Served with Brazilian Malagueta cocktail sauce and fresh lemon.
Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$27.00
Six poached shrimp.
Seafood TowerUS$112.00
Split cold-water lobster tails, full lobster claws, jumbo shrimp, snow crab legs, green-lipped mussels.
Chilled Lobster & ShrimpUS$48.00
Two lobster claws, one split lobster tail, four jumbo shrimp.

Churrasco

Continuous tableside service of fire-roasted meats, plus Market Table & Feijoada Bar and Brazilian sides.
ChurrascoUS$71.00

Add an Indulgent Cut

Sized to share for four or more. Enhance your dining experience by adding one of our premium cuts to your Churrasco Experience.
Roasted Bone MarrowUS$26.00
Crispy toasts, chimichurri.
Wagyu NY Strip*US$165.00
20oz. premium graded.
Wagyu Ancho (Ribeye)*US$175.00
24oz. premium graded Ribeye.
Tomahawk Ancho*US$125.00
(Ribeye)36oz. long-bone ribeye, dry-aged 42 days.
Whole Branzino*US$90.00
2lb. fresh fish, fire-roasted and carved tableside.
Wagyu Porterhouse*US$180.00
30oz. premium graded, aged for 21 days.

Entrées | Select Cut

Includes Market Table & Feijoada Bar and Brazilian side dishes. Entrées available à la carte. | Choose one fire-roasted meat, carved tableside.
Picanha*US$39.00
Fraldinha*US$39.00
Lamb Picanha*US$39.00
Bisteca de PorcoUS$37.00
FrangoUS$38.00

Entrées

Includes Market Table & Feijoada Bar and Brazilian side dishes. Entrées available à la carte.
Market Table & Feijoada BarUS$37.00
Fresh seasonal salads, exotic vegetables, aged cheeses, smoked salmon, cured meats, seasonal soup, Fogo feijoada (traditional black bean stew with sausage) served with rice, fresh orange, farofa (baked yuca flour with bacon), and more.
Chilean Sea BassUS$51.00
Topped with papaya vinaigrette. Served with grilled asparagus.
Pan-Seared Salmon*US$43.00
Topped with chimichurri. Served with grilled asparagus.
Cauliflower SteakUS$39.00
Oven roasted with a parmesan crust and basil sauce with warm chickpea salad.
Roasted Veggie Power BowlUS$38.00
Vegan and gluten free, served with chimichurri spinach rice.
Seared Tofu and Sesame Black Bean PastaUS$40.00
Vegan and gluten free, tossed with carrot ginger-sesame dressing.

Brazilian-inspired Beverages

Non-alcoholic
Brazilian LimonadaUS$5.75
Guaraná AntarcticaUS$4.95
Paradise SpritzUS$5.50
Pineapple Mint LemonadeUS$5.00

What 2,290 people are saying

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

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Fogo de Chão at Irvine Spectrum offers a unique dining experience with a "memorable meal" and "amazing food." Known for its Brazilian steakhouse ambiance, the restaurant provides attentive service and an exceptional salad bar. Ideal for special occasions, though some diners note service inconsistencies. Perfect for meat lovers seeking a lively atmosphere.

2,290 Reviews

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Savannah
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
All the meat was pretty gamey tasting which is not something to be expected especially when just eating different cuts of steal. Service is pretty slow considering we were not there during rush hour.
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Shirley
VIP
Seattle
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lunch on a weekday was great! Somewhat less crowded, good pacing of the meat rounds. The market table is excellent, great fresh salad options and a few hot food ones too. If the feijoada isn't out you may be able to ask your server for a portion from the kitchen, which was nice to have. Oh and the cheese bread is irresistible!
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DW13
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
I specifically didn’t want the patio and we got sat on the patio which is fine I guess, but they couldn’t turn on the overhead heaters and they were out of propane for the standing heaters which really diminished our experience. Service was absolutely exceptional though. The folks working were friendly, helpful, and outgoing. It would have been an exceptional experience if we got to sit inside or if they could properly heat the patio.
Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your visit. While we're pleased to know our team provided exceptional service, it's unfortunate that the patio situation impacted your overall experience. We'd like to discuss how we might better accommodate your preferences next time. Please reach out via our website contact form. Thank you.
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Kathy
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This was our 2nd visit to dine! The food came to the table consistently with gracious service and m waiters. The salad bar never disappoints, to the extent that I need to monitor myself to save room for the main flow of food. The meats were well seasoned and plentiful. We'll be back with the entire family!
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diomel
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food! Danielle was awesome! Wish the salad bar is bigger though.
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Gilbert
Orange County
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
A disappointing experience at the Fogo de Chão restaurant in the Irvine Spectrum,: The restaurant seemed overwhelmed by the volume of customers, and this affected the overall experience. Service "practically non-existent," staff likely did not attend to diners promptly or effectively. The food did not meet expectations. Specifically, the meat, which is central to the Fogo de Chão experience, was delivered infrequently. In addition, the salad buffet was described as "disgusting," poorly prepared or unappetizing. Requested the bill multiple times before it was made available. This experience will likely be their "first and last time" at this location, i strong dissatisfaction. Restaurant should not have taken so many reservations if it was unable to handle the demand.
Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your visit, Gilbert. We're sorry your experience didn't align with our usual standards. We strive for prompt service and quality, and it's concerning to hear this was not your experience. Please contact us through our website so we can address your concerns and work toward better service.
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Laura
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Christmas Day, do not recommend. The meats were good and kept coming. The rest of the service was a disaster. Never got more than 1 bottle of water or any refills. Had to beg for service.
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Mike
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
$71 per person for all you can eat chicken..grilled chicken, garlic thighchicken, garlic breast chicken, bacon wrapped chicken, chicken chicken chicken. We came here before and enjoyed it so we came again but $71 for all you can eat chicken was pretty memorable to not to come back again.
Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 2 days ago
We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear your recent visit didn't meet your expectations. We would love to understand more and work toward a better experience for you. Please reach out to us through the contact form on our website so we can address your concerns. Thank you.
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Silvana
Tucson
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I'm brazilian, and this is not an authentic Brazilian churrascaria. The food is terrible, meat is dry and not a lot of options.The service was painfully slow. We had a reservation for 7:45 and they called us 45 minutes later. The staff seemed disinterested and inattentive, which only added to the frustration. I'm not coming back.
Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 3 days ago
Silvana, we're sorry to hear your experience fell short of expectations. We strive to offer authentic churrasco and attentive service, so your feedback is important to us. Please reach out via our website contact form so we can address your concerns directly and work toward a better experience. Thank you.
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Keri
Atlanta Metro
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a reservation at 6:30pm and were not seated until 8pm. We asked multiple times and they said “10 minutes” and then “a glitch in the system, we thought you were already seated”.
Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 3 days ago
It seems like there was a delay in seating for your reservation. We apologize for this experience and understand your frustration with the wait time. Our team would appreciate the chance to discuss this further with you to make things right. Please reach out through our website contact form. Thank you.
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Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 398-1500.

Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum is rated 4.1 stars by 2290 OpenTable diners.