Fogo de Chao - Portland

Fogo de Chao - Portland reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jon

   Portland8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great selection of food. Reasonable price, very polite and nice service.
   

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   Jenilee

   Portland1 review

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I was not aware that this was a Buffett style dining with the meats additional. I don’t prefer a Buffett so probably won’t go back. Steak and meats were very good and desserts. The rest I wouldn’t write home about ( buffet). Cocktails were excellent. Was wild with lots of kids and families so not a romantic dining spot. Glad I tried it but moving on.
   

   Fogo de Chao - PortlandResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Jenilee. We're pleased you enjoyed the steak, desserts, and cocktails, though we're sorry the overall concept wasn't to your preference. Our team appreciates your feedback on the atmosphere. Please reach out through our website contact form if you wish to discuss further. Thank you.
   

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   Matthew

   Hawaii2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I arrived at 7:10 for my 7:15 reservation, checked in with the hostess and waited, and waited, and waited. After an hour I assumed I hadn't heard my name over the loud noise of the place but no. Fogo chose to badly overbook the dining room so an hour later there were still 3 other parties of 2 who'd been waiting even longer than me still waiting for their tables. Other reviews here, on Google, and on Yelp indicate this a very common practice at this location so don't come too hungry and be prepared to wait. I was told if I left I'd be marked as a no show for my reservation despite arriving early and waiting for an hour. The staff seemed to be doing their best but their management set them up to fail. I get that occasionally there can be some waiting time to be seated as some parties move faster or slower but if the reviews are to be believed this particular location has systemic issues which appear to start at the top. I would only recommend them for dinner if you enjoy milling around in groups of hungry, unhappy people, and don't have anything else planned that night because you're going to be there for a long time, and not necessarily because you love the food and want to have more.
   

   Fogo de Chao - PortlandResponded 3 days ago

   Matthew, we're sorry to hear about your extended wait time and the inconvenience you experienced during your visit. Our goal is to provide a seamless and enjoyable dining experience, and it's concerning to hear we didn't meet this expectation. We value your insights and encourage you to reach out to us through our website contact form so we can look into this further and work toward a better future experience. Thank you.
   

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   William

   Las Vegas3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great time. Waiter was very attentive and we got everything we went for.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Portland1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome Wine & Dine experience with staff that was very knowledgeable and attentive. Be sure to check out the next Wine Pairing Experience, you'll have a blast.
   

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   Mark VIP

   Portland135 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Variety, quantity, and lively amosphere: those are the touchstones of Fogo's dining experience. I was there for a wine dinner celebrating a new milestone in Chilean Bordeaux, and the staff were very gracious in presenting the wine alongside the multicourse meal. Those looking for a contemplative dinner or a sober business ambiance might not be best served here, but Fogos delivers for most other diners. You should bring a large appetite to get the most out of your dining dollar.
   

   Fogo de Chao - PortlandResponded 2 days ago

   Mark, your feedback about our lively atmosphere and the variety we offer in dining truly resonates with what we aim to deliver. We are pleased that our team made your wine dinner a memorable occasion. We'd love to have you join Fogo Rewards for exclusive perks and a more enriched experience on your next visit.
   

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   Finau

   Unspecified1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Rarely got served meat. When we did it was like the last bit of it. Ate mostly salad and bread while waiting for meat to come to our table. Wasn’t a lot of options either for meat.
   

   Fogo de Chao - PortlandResponded on April 28, 2025

   We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't fully meet your expectations, Finau. We aim to provide a diverse selection of cuts, and it's concerning that this wasn't reflected during your visit. Please reach out through our website contact form so we can address your concerns and improve your experience. Thank you.
   

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   Lenard VIP

   Portland1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   The website said business casual attire but many of the customers had normal street clothes. One woman was pregnant with her belly showing which she placed on the buffet counter while eating off the serving tongs that everyone uses to sample the food with. The seafood was over cooked not worth getting. The meat was the only thing that tasted good. Overall very unprofessional.
   

   Fogo de Chao - PortlandResponded on April 28, 2025

   We apologize for any inconvenience you faced during your visit, Lenard. Our goal is to maintain a pleasant environment and deliver quality food. We're disheartened to hear about your experience with the seafood and the attire. Our team would like to make it right. Please reach out via our website contact form so we can address your concerns. Thank you.
   

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   Stephanie VIP

   Phoenix15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was delicious, but had to do some self service. Needed to see our main waiter a little more often. The food runners walking around got their exercise today. Everyone was very friendly. Definitely would come back to this location. Happy Easter!
   

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    Gordon

    Ottawa4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2

    We came to celebrate a birthday. This was the second time I've come to Fogo de Chao, first time to the Portland location. Good experience overall. Despite having a reservation it still took an additional 45 minutes to get a table. I don't think we'll be back.
    

    Fogo de Chao - PortlandResponded on April 22, 2025

    We're pleased that you chose our restaurant for such a special celebration, Gordon. However, we're sorry for the wait time you experienced despite having a reservation. Your feedback is important to us, and we'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss your visit further. Please reach out through our website contact form so we can address your concerns. Thank you.
    

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