Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: (612) 338-1344
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- 7th Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10:30pm, Sat 4:30pm-10:30pm, Sun 4pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse – by Blair Reynolds
In Short
For generations, Brazilians have savored the tastes of churrasco-style steak, the Gaucho way of slow roasting meat over an open fire pit. Now this time honored practice has come to the Hennepin Theatre District. Try the filet mignon, served on a skewer and cooked to perfection. It will change your definition of tenderness. Try some Brazilian favorites and soak up the atmosphere of the rich, dark wood interior and murals that depict life way south of the border.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThe wine list is extensive and full of unique tastes.
Know Before You GoOn weekends, the place can get busy. Make a reservation or be prepared to wait.
User Reviews for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
05/08/2008 Posted by vinofile
We went last Sunday. Although the place was packed we were seated immediately. The servers pulling out our chars. Even for my husband, which confused him for a moment. The server arrived at out table and explained how the experience worked. My husband and daughter went to the salad bar, and I reviewed the wine list. The amazing bread was delivered. I ordered the wine off the extensive and well priced list. Explained when I wanted it to arrive, and joined them at the salad bar. The selections are described by others we loved it. By the time I arrived to my table, less than 3 min. The wine glasses were placed. My chair was pulled out again, as it was each time we got up. Seconds after my husband put down his flatware his plate was whisked away, and replaced. He did not even see it happen. The same happened for my daughter and I, but we were watching( having laughed at him). The side dishes were placed, The the main event began. Our waiter appeared with the wine I had ordered to go with the meat. He decanted it, and poured for us. We flipped our coasters over and the service began. I can not possibly describe all of the 15 selections, except to say the bacon wrapped meat was dry, but everything else was well seasoned and amazing. The lamb especially. One of the servers learned I like rare lamb and when ever he had some came to me to see if I wanted more( even when I had a red coaster.) Our plates were replaced many times so many I felt for the dishwashers. We were there form 5:30 to 8:30 and felt as if we were welcome to stay all night. We will be going back.
Pros: Service, food, ambience, feeling like a celberty.
Cons: potatos were watery and unapitising. Not for small or even med. appatites.
05/06/2008 Posted by mplsdiner
This place failed my expectations for good food and service considering the price you pay for dinner. Sure, the ambiance is nice, feels cozy at first and relaxing but after a while, you'll notice the noise that makes conversation difficult. They have good selection of salad/appetizers at the bar but it takes too long to wait to get served a very thin slices of meat. Ive tried all their meats and i could say all of them taste bland to me. Bottom line is = Not worth the $50++/person for dinner
Pros: ambience and location
Cons: not a good value for your money
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