Fogo de Chao - San Diego

4.1

3815 Reviews

$30 and under

Brazilian

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12 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–Thu 11:30–22:00 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 3,815 people are saying

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

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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.

3,815 Reviews

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Mia
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Romeo was super attentive and they would bring out specific meats if we asked it was a very enjoyable experience. Not too busy which is great.
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Stephanie
San Diego
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The kitchen was down. Got told the grill was down. Then it was they didn’t have the gas lines working. My reservation was at 5. We got told half an hour to fix it. We wait. Overhear it’s going to be an hour. I already waited let’s wait more. Then 6:30 we get sat. I’m told by waiter it’s still down and will be for a while. So I’m getting bamboozled to wait another hour?? Unacceptable. I left.
Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded 1 day ago
We're sorry to hear about your experience with the kitchen and grill situation during your visit. We strive to provide a seamless dining experience, and this clearly wasn't the case. Our team would like to make things right. Please contact us via our website so we can address your concerns. Thank you.
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Rudy
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service was good, food was good, drinks were good. Price seems right, maybe different sides can be added, Desert was good chocolate lava cake.
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Joshua
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Our waiter was terrible, didn’t bring fresh plates got mad when we got up and got our own. We had to ask 4 times to refill our water. No one even greeted us when we sat down, did not even ask if we were celebrating anything like we usually do.
Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded 3 days ago
We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet our expectations, especially regarding our service. Our team strives for attentive and welcoming service. Please reach out via our website contact form so we can address these concerns and work toward better serving you in the future. Thank you.
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Christine
San Diego
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant can be quite loud so can be hard to have conversations. The food was good but don't be shy about asking for a better cut. I ended up with an end cut at times and didn't like those personally. Salad bar was great and lots of choices. Just it was busy with large rowdy groups around us so made it difficult to talk. Might return on a less busy night.
Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We understand that a lively atmosphere can sometimes make conversation challenging. We're glad to hear you enjoyed our cuts and found the Market Table delightful. Our team would like to discuss how we can make your future visits more enjoyable. Please reach out via our website contact form to share more details. Thank you.
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olivier
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meat as always and it made a big impacr on team bonding and team outcome. Just wish that we had a bigger table and not in a corner but the p’ace was busy
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Angelo
San Diego
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Meh! The servers kept coming to my table asking if everything was ok. The problem is they kept coming empty handed or with the same meats and sausages. I never saw the rack of lamb, no ribeye and the pichana was tough, dry and lacked flavor. It usually is the best they have to offer but not tonight. I should have just stuck with the buffet only as that's all i really ate. One of the managers asked me what cut I was waiting for and I told him the ribeye. He said he will go back and check on it. He came back and said that they are working on it. My question is why did I have to ask for it when it is part of the rotation? 15 minutes later he comes back again and said it's almost ready. I waited 5 more minutes and just was frustrated that I was being fleeced and I just paid my check and left. I never have a good experience here. Do yourself a favor and go to Galpao Gaucho at The Headquarters at the foot of the Hyatt. You'll have a better experience. I know I did.
Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded 3 days ago
Angelo, we're sorry to hear about your recent visit and the dissatisfaction with the variety and quality of cuts presented. We aim to provide a diverse selection, so it's concerning this wasn't your experience. Please reach out via our website contact form to share more about your visit and allow us to address your concerns. Thank you.
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Anthony
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Fogo and usually go during someone’s birthday. The food is amazing, the service is exceptional, and it’s also really nice that kids 12 and under eat half price.
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Rael
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great value. Lamb chops were the best ever. Salad bar - great selections, but wasn’t topped up frequently enough.
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Ty
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and all around nice vibe. Took a bit for service to start coming to us
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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 3815 OpenTable diners.