Fogo de Chao - San Diego

4.1

3828 Reviews

$30 and under

Brazilian

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25 Dec 2024

22:30

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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 11:30–22:00 Tue 11:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:30 Sun 11:30–21:00
Phone number
(619) 338-0500
Website
https://fogodechao.com/location/san-diego/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
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 400 guests.
Private party contact
Our Sales Manager: (619) 208-8125

Location
668 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Area
Downtown / Gaslamp
Cross Street
G Street and 6th Avenue
Parking details
Valet parking is available during lunch hours Monday through Friday for $15.00, Saturday & Sunday Brunch for $18.00, and Dinner all days of the week for $18. Limited metered parking is located in the Gaslamp Quarter. Also available are paid parking lots and garages around the area (fees vary).
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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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 cuts including Picanha, Filet, Lamb Chops, Ribeye, Chicken and more; family-style Brazilian sides; and Brunch Market Table
ChurrascoUS$50.00

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$150.00
20oz. premium graded.
Wagyu Ancho (Ribeye)*US$160.00
24oz. premium graded Ribeye.
Tomahawk Ancho*US$105.00
(Ribeye)36oz. long-bone ribeye, dry-aged 42 days.
Whole Branzino*US$85.00
2lb. fresh fish, fire-roasted and carved tableside.
Wagyu Porterhouse*US$165.00
30oz. premium graded, aged for 21 days.

Entrées | Select Cut

Includes Brunch Market Table and Brazilian side dishes. Select entrées available à la carte. | Continuous service of one fire-roasted cut, carved tableside.
Picanha*US$38.00
Fraldinha*US$38.00
Lamb Picanha*US$38.00
Bisteca de PorcoUS$38.00
FrangoUS$37.00

Entrées | Brunch Market Table

Includes Brunch Market Table and Brazilian side dishes. Select entrées available à la carte.
Brunch Market TableUS$35.00
Fresh seasonal salads, exotic vegetables, imported cheeses, cured meats, seasonal soup, and more. Brunch Features include Braised Beef Rib Hash, Made-to-Order Omelets, Bolo de Fubá, Belgian Waffles, Brazilian Sausage, and more.

Entrées

Includes Brunch Market Table and Brazilian side dishes. Select entrées available à la carte.
Pan-Seared Salmon*US$41.00
Topped with chimichurri. Served with grilled asparagus.
Cauliflower SteakUS$39.00
Oven roasted with a parmesan crust and basil sauce with warm chickpea salad.
Chilean Sea BassUS$46.00
Topped with papaya vinaigrette. Served with grilled asparagus.
Roasted Veggie Power BowlUS$36.00
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.

Brunch Cocktails

Passion Fruit MimosaUS$10.00
Fogo Bloody MaryUS$11.00
Rosé, Montes, CherubUS$8.00
Prosecco, La MarcaUS$12.25

Brazilian Inspired Beverages

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

What 3,828 people are saying

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

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Fogo de Chão in San Diego offers a lively Brazilian steakhouse experience with a wide variety of perfectly grilled meats. "The service here is excellent," with attentive staff ensuring a seamless dining experience. While the atmosphere is energetic, the extensive salad bar and sides complement the main dishes, creating a satisfying meal for special occasions.

3,828 Reviews

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Andy
San Diego
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were in one of the small rooms which was both good and bad. TheGood was that the sound level was low. The bad is that service was a lot slower than in the main rooms. The waiter was great. The meat servers were slow to visit.
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Robert
VIP
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The meat was either overcooked or undercooked. The service was not great….
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Marilyn
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For a first time experience we had an amazing time the servic was awesome and the food was amazing we were literally in food heaven the only downside I was not offered a Receipt my bill was 146.75 and I left a proper tip paid in cash so I have no proof but I did take plenty of photos 😀 😉
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Omaima
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Of all the times we went to your restaurant, this was the worst! We invited some friends for dinner and we wish we hadn’t gone there! We always love to go there when we have family or friends wanting to try a new place and we always get the Churrasco. But this time was so bad. Nobody was coming to our table and we had to ask several people to get meat sent to us which just is not the purpose of going there. Our cards were flipped on the green all the time and we still were begging to get meat sent to our table. I don’t know if it was the placement. But you guys need to do better when you are busy. Lupe was our server and he was just all over the place. We had to ask for mashed potatoes and all the stuff that usually get sent to the table. It was just so bad and unfortunately ruined our Christmas eve dinner.
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James
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good time, service was quick and all of the servers were very friendly and helpful.
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Jorge
San Diego
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Just a regular place to get regular food. If you’re into quality steaks try somewhere else. However with the salad buffet and the variety it’s a good deal.
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Brooke
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Love all the different varieties of meats and salad bar was great! Unfortunately the high end cuts of meats we only had one change to try(ask for extra when you get your chance) and the lower end cuts were offered multiple times but were chewy so we didn’t eat as much as we wanted too. The waiter was very kind though and gave us two desserts for my birthday so that was a plus!
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Naomi
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Violet & her staff were great in making our work event a success.
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Heather
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was so nice and food was delicious as well
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Brandon
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Worst experience of my life! I was so excited to try it with my girlfriend for my anniversary. We went for Happy Hour and the bar tenders gave the vibe that they really did not care. The drinks were disgustingly over sugary. Usually I’m a lenient guy but this place was just an embarrassment to the fogo de chao franchise. We waited over 40 minutes for our empanadas, the guy told us 10 minutes later. We asked him again 10 minutes later and he told us another 10 minutes. No apologizes or anything. I told them we did not want them anymore cause we had to go. No comp or anything. Terrible experience. DO NOT GO HERE
Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded on 17 December 2024
We're sorry to hear that your visit with us fell short of expectations and understand how frustrating this must have been. Our team is committed to providing a memorable experience for all our guests. We'd appreciate the chance to discuss this further. Please reach out to us through the contact form on our website so we can address your concerns. Thank you.
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FAQs

Fogo de Chao - San Diego offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 338-0500.

Fogo de Chao - San Diego is rated 4.1 stars by 3828 OpenTable diners.