Fogo de Chao - Bethesda

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Memphis/West TN

   3 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food3service2ambience4

   Service was spotty and slow

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   JosephD

   Washington DC

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our first visit ever to Fogo de Chao and it was a fantastic experience. We both had the CHURRASCO EXPERIENCE. Everything was cooked perfectly and the only problem is neither of us could eat enough to get our money's worth. Gabby was an excellent server as was each and every person that came to our table. Make sure you reserve a table.

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   HardPass

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food2service2ambience2

   Horrible. Too loud. Food was lacking especically the market place (salad bar). Had to ask for our non-alcholic drink THREE times. By the time said beverage was delivered, we were already halfway through our meal. The exotic accents off the servers and management added to the allure and charm of what should be a standard Fugo. However, it was very difficult to understand them, especially above the noise of a crowded afternoon. Tables so close that I could clearly hear the convo of the next table. Also, had to ask for one of our side dishes THREE times. It seems as if this particular Fugo is grossly disorganized. Called the day after to complain to the manager and was put on hold for 10 minutes. Hung up and called back and was then told the manager was in an "important meeting"......meaning, me, a customer, am not important. Whzat happened to the Fugo I once enjoyed across the country??

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   stantheman

   Adelaide

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I'm a regular @ the Bethesda location. EXCELLENT service. Food is exquisite; they always answer my questions; I put spoons in the garlic & fig preserves for them!

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall4food4service1ambience1

   The food was great. We got to enjoy the brunch at Fogo de Chao for the fist time. It was also our 1st time at the Bethsda location and was a bit disappointed at the fact that it was super crowded. Not enough room to move around especially because I had requested a table that was wheelchair accessible. The tables were stacked to close for comfort. We were seated in between a large party and a pillar and some customers had to get up and move there chairs so that we could pass. The waitress only came to check on us twice and then we had to call another waiter to get more coffee and have some plates removed from the table. The gauchos were very attentive to the green signs on the table and friendly. And again the food was great wish we had more time for the waffle and omelette bar.

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   Ashley

   Raleigh

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food4service4ambience4

   Celebrated the end of our baby moon weekend here and we were surprised with dessert! Such a lovely treat and it really made our day.

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   StephenC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The best- fantastic food, great staff, great date night. I really recommend it the steak was fantastic. They gave us a free flan for dessert. I cannot wait to go back. Thanks so much

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8. MH

   MikeH

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   As expected, always excellent.

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   CarlosH

   Cleveland

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   As always great service and excellent meats and food in general.

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    TraceyO

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience4

    The best part about this restaurant was the bartender. He made the BEST cocktail I've ever had in my life! Also the staff/Managers were very friendly. The waitress was good at first, but hen she went MIA. Food was way too salty, prices were very high! If you are going more for quantity vs quality this is the place for you. The area of the restaurant was also adorable. Reminded me a bit like historic Frederick or National Harbor. Not rushing back anytime soon, but again thanks to the staff for their efforts.

    Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded 4 days ago

    Tracey, thank you for sharing your positive praise about our bartender and delicious cocktails! However, we are disappointed to learn we fell short during the rest of your dining experience. Since we cannot include our direct contact information in our replies per OpenTable policies, please feel free to get in touch with the management team by calling the restaurant directly to discuss your experience further. Thank you.

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11. LS

    LanaS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    The servers went out of their way to be accommodating.

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    GeeZ

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall1food1service5ambience4

    This was the worst food I have ever had at Fogo. Extremely disappointed.

    Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded 1 day ago

    It's disappointing to hear you feel this way, as we never want our guests to leave feeling disappointed. Your feedback will help us to improve, and we hope you will give us another chance to ensure your satisfaction. Since we cannot include our direct contact information in our replies per OpenTable policies, please feel free to get in touch with the management team by calling the restaurant directly to discuss your experience further. Thank you.

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13. M

    Michele

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    Too noisy and the service was poor (although the servers themselves were friendly and helpful). It was too crowded and the staff struggled to provide timely service as a consequence. The salad bar was not restocked in a timely manner, so we were unable to enjoy many of the foods that were supposed to be provided (no charcuterie or cheese). Many of the meats themselves were good, but not great. It was great to try the churrasco experience once, but I would not go back. I prefer to eat good meat at a restaurant where I can select an excellent cut and enjoy what I have ordered.

    Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on May 13, 2022

    Michele, we apologize for the noisy environment during your recent visit. Our service should always be attentive, as we never want to keep you waiting. Your comments will be reviewed with our team, and we will work hard to ensure your next experience is amazing. Since we cannot include our direct contact information in our replies per OpenTable policies, please feel free to get in touch with the management team by calling the restaurant directly to discuss your experience further. Best.

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    Ricco

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience3

    Too noisy. Picanha not very well seasoned. Chicken was very dry.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and service everything was perfecto

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16. LC

    LCinCayman

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is our second time at Fogo de Chao - Bethesda and it did not disappoint. The service was outstanding and the food delicious! Worth the money and always worth another visit!

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    Stephensmom

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall1food4service1ambience2

    Granted, it was Mother’s Day. And we had a party of nine. That’s why I made our reservation on April 8 - a month before Mother’s Day. That’s why I found the 40 minute wait for our table - and the ten minutes after we were seated when we couldn’t even get a server’s attention to get water for the table - unpleasant and unacceptable, even for a holiday. We’ve done special occasions at Fogo before - in DC and in different cities. We’ve done Mother’s Day in downtown DC, graduations in Minneapolis and Chicago, celebrations in New York City, and plenty of birthdays everywhere. We all know the attraction - you don’t have to wait to get food (great for children and elderly people), wide variety so everyone can find something they like, generally good quality of the food. A very good special occasion restaurant, particularly for multigenerational celebrations. Except yesterday. The 3 year old’s milk never appeared (nor did the booster seat.). We had to ask to get the polenta, bananas, and mashed potatoes - all of which arrived near the end of dinner. Just the fact that I had to flag someone down to get water for the table - 50 minutes after our 5:30 reservation - speaks to the general level of disorganization. Now I am very sympathetic to restaurants and to those who work in them coming out of the pandemic. And we tipped well, for a pretty lousy experience, although the food was fine as always. But we would not come back to this Rockville branch and would not recommend it.

    Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on May 10, 2022

    Your experience should always be better than the last, so we are truly sorry to hear that we fell short. Please know that your feedback is important to us and we hope to have another chance in the future to give you the experience you deserve. Since we cannot include our direct contact information in our replies per OpenTable policies, please feel free to get in touch with the management team by calling the restaurant directly to discuss your experience further. Thank you.

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    ReneeC

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience1

    Never again! They have you packed in so tight, it’s like it is one community table. The food is mediocre. The servers don’t bring the decent cuts of meat regularly. We had to ask for beef short ribs and some other cuts. The beef short ribs never made the rounds.

    Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on May 10, 2022

    Renee, our guests' comfort and satisfaction is very important, and we deeply apologize for this visit. Since we cannot include our direct contact information in our replies per OpenTable policies, please feel free to get in touch with the management team by calling the restaurant directly to discuss your experience further. Thank you.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience1

    We sat at a table right next to bathroom and never had anyone with food come to our attention and offer us meat!! We had to call out for people to bring us items or they would walk right by us. We did ask the mgr for help and got it for 30 seconds then forgotten again. I get it was busy for Mother’s Day but terrible place to spend $400 and have a terrible experience.

    Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on May 10, 2022

    We understand your concern and appreciate you sharing your experience. Attentive service is important, and your feedback will be discussed with our team. Since we cannot include our direct contact information in our replies per OpenTable policies, please feel free to get in touch with the management team by calling the restaurant directly to discuss your experience further. Thank you.

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    Lauren

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall1food4service1ambience3

    AWFUL SERVICE! First they couldn't find my reservation. Then they found it, but seated people who just walked in first. Then when I asked, they misinformed me on the prices, and when I complained they put the blame on us and said there was nothing they could do. Awful, ruined my holiday.

    Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on May 10, 2022

    You deserve an amazing dining experience that is nothing short of attentive service, so we're sorry we missed the mark. We will be sure to review your feedback with our team and we hope that you will give us another chance in the future to make it up to you. Since we cannot include our direct contact information in our replies per OpenTable policies, please feel free to get in touch with the management team by calling the restaurant directly to discuss your experience further. Thank you.

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21. LC

    LaraC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I took my mom yesterday for Mother’s Day and we had a great time! Awesome service! I will definitely be coming back!

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Mother's Day brunch was awesome! My mom and I really enjoyed the various meats. Plentiful and delicious. The salad bar which had more then salads was fresh and tasty. My mom absolutely Ioved the mozzarella tomato soup. I look forward to coming back soon.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Mother’s Day brunch was so delicious! I love their all day happy hour 🍸

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall1food4service1ambience4

    We celebrated an early Mother’s Day and sadly I’m disappointed that my experience did not meet my expectations. Excessive need to try to gain our servers attention and horrible timing with both our drink order and meats.

    Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on May 9, 2022

    We love celebrating Mother's Day with our guests, but we're sorry to hear that we fell below your expectations. Attentive service is important, and please know that your feedback will be shared with the team. Since we cannot include our direct contact information in our replies per OpenTable policies, please feel free to get in touch with the management team by calling the restaurant directly to discuss your experience further. Thank you.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall2food5service1ambience4

    Service SUCKED. I had another 3-4 different servers try and take my drink orders and then didn’t know who I order through. It was very unorganized and the drinks came out whenever they wanted.

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    grillmarXfan

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    wonderful birthday evening with our precious family❤️

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    JGTDC

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fogo de Chao exceeded my expectations. I had a wonderful business dinner characterized by extraordinary food, service, and ambiance. Enrique, our server, was especially helpful and informative. I never write reviews, but I want to support quality establishments in the neighborhood. I will go back many times.

    Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on May 9, 2022

    We truly can't thank you enough for your kind remarks! It is great to hear that we exceeded your expectations and we will be sure to share your kind remarks with our team. Your support means the world to us and we look forward to your next visit!

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    halp

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience4

    Poor service all around.. we had to ask for water refills 3 times Desert order was taken from one member of our party. Then the server left our table and left the rest of us just hanging..bewildered.. Tough as rubber steaks.. Party of 6… one of whom was a PGA tour player in town from Australia to compete in the PGA Wells Fargo Gold Championship Championship. This was an Embarrassment for us that the experience was so poor after having talked up how good this chain was. Try and find a Texas de Brazil for a far far better Brazilian Steakhouses experience. Finished was Fogo for good.

    Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on May 6, 2022

    Your visit is disheartening to read about, as we always want our guests to have an enjoyable time. Since we cannot include our direct contact information in our replies per OpenTable policies, please feel free to get in touch with the management team by calling the restaurant directly to discuss your experience further. Thank you.

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    HBB5

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is not a place for the everyday meal. The best way to experience it, is by having a small lunch and go in hungry. The food is great, and the service is fantastic.

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    KevinS

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    the food is very good. The service varies from my multiple visits.

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    YeniferL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2

    Overall food was good but not worth for what you pay. I wish service was a little quicker. We waited over 30 minutes just to receive our water and then was charged for a fountain drink when we didn’t not even get the chance to order other drinks.

    Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on May 3, 2022

    It is always our goal to provide prompt service and we are sorry that we missed the mark. Since we cannot include our direct contact information in our replies per OpenTable policies, please feel free to get in touch with the management team by calling the restaurant directly to discuss your experience further. We hope to have a chance in the future to give you a better experience. Thank you.

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    ObservantGuest

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall2food4service2ambience1

    The quality of the food is excellent! But the compliments stop there. - Expect to wait quite long to be seated even if you have a reservation. - My order for a beer came 30 minutes after I ordered. When I reminded the server that I ordered a beer, they brought a second beer 2 minutes after the first, which I sent back. They charged me for both. - The tables are packed in the and noise level is extremely loud. If you want a romantic dinner - not here. - When you order the all inclusive meal for $59 each, servers bring all sorts of food to your table and you take as much as you want. But some items are not included in the price. We took a shrimp cocktail and were surprised with an extra $25 charge. - The food is excellent - delicious. But it's hard to stop and both of us left feeling sick from eating too much. One visit here is good. Quality food, poor service, TOO LOUD.

    Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on May 3, 2022

    While we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food, we are sorry that the service was not up to par. Since we cannot include our direct contact information in our replies per OpenTable policies, please feel free to get in touch with the management team by calling the restaurant directly to discuss your experience further. Your satisfaction is important to us and we hope to make it up to you in the future. Thank you.

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    Ethio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time and I enjoyed the food and the concept

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience1

    We visit this Fogo regularly. Never had a problem. My wife and I brought the family out. We got there around 5 PM. Our main server who gave us his card what does Guillermo Ulloa. He was the best part about this meal he gets 5 stars. He checked on us regularly. He made sure my drinks were full. He even asked what kind of meats we wanted…Even though we never got meatloaf like we wanted to. The problem with the meal was is the lack of gauchos coming around serving meat. I definitely don’t believe I got my moneys worth at almost $60 a person. I left hungry and not satisfied. I noticed it wasn’t just our table. It was most tables. Disappointed I really look forward to Brazilian steakhouse food and experience.

    Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on May 10, 2022

    We appreciate you continuing to dine with us and apologize for not meeting your expectations. You should be able to try a variety of our delicious cuts and hope to better serve you next time. Since we cannot include our direct contact information in our replies per OpenTable policies, please feel free to get in touch with the management team by calling the restaurant directly to discuss your experience further. Thank you.

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    SusyP

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great selection of food at the salad bar and the meats from the Brazilian barbecue. Service was great food was tasty.

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    ArtE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    There were a variety of very good options available to choose from the Market Table. The open air style seating does not provide for a semi-private dining experience. The noise level can be a little distracting. The service was excellent. The server(s) were constantly checking whether we needed anything. Not only our primary server, but other servers as they passed our table. Overall, excellent experience, and would recommend.

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    ClaudiaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The ambient was great, food was delicious and Luis, our server was attentive, pleasant and extremely knowledgeable. We had an amazing experience!

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    Juliet

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    Had made reservations for 5 adults and 2 kids as it was my daughters 18th birthday. They texted and I confirmed, they called that morning and I told them we were excited , get there and the young lady was bit rude, gave us the table for 6pp right next to the kitchen door, no place to put 2 kids high chairs and the most uncomfortable table, definitively not for 7 of us. Asked her for a different table and she started gossiping with other waitresses telling me it was not possible, manager showed up and gave us a table, we were happy!. Sat now and got no service for 20 min, no drinks, no nothing as everybody around us was being served. I finally complained and they said that is because our discs were in red. We did not even have waters!!!! I was so upset that the meat server made sure everybody came to our table (only meat serves) had to beg for the side dishes, drinks took over 20 minutes. Horrible experience!!! I wanted this to be a treat for my daughter and it was the opposite.

    Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on April 26, 2022

    We're concerned to read about this experience, Juliet, as our customers should have made sure you had your drinks and sides served in a prompt manner, especially for this special birthday celebration. We apologize and hope to welcome you back, so we can make this right. Thank you.

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    Seabassem

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic location, I prefer it over the Tyson location because the parking is free for <2 hours and I don't need to use a valet. Great service compared to Tysons as well! Never felt like I was waiting too long or ignored.

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    TimothyD

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Birthday celebration.

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