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Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum, Irvine, CA

Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum

4.1
4.1
1776 Reviews
$30 and under
Brazilian
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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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  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian, Steakhouse, Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 398-1500
  • Website
    https://fogodechao.com/location/irvine/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautiful private dining rooms, semi-private and public spaces can be configured to fit your specific needs. We also offer full restaurant buy-outs, call for further information.
  • Private party contact
    Gina McDaniel: (949) 735-1344
  • Location
    623 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Parking details
    Self parking available at Irvine Spectrum Center
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • The Prisoner Wine Dinner

    $95.00 per person

    Oct 19, 2023 only
    Join us for a four course chef-curated experience featuring The Prisoner Wine Company. Savor bold, innovative wines including the new Blindfold Blanc de Noir, The Prisoner Pinot Noir, Red Blend, and Cabernet Sauvignon paired with Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, indulgent new Pork Belly, Dry-Aged Tomahawk Ancho, and more.
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What 1,776 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Orange County

    Most Booked

  • South Orange County

    Most Booked

1,776 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    We went for my mother in laws birthday. The service was soooo bad. We saw our server maybe 3 times. Once we asked to see dessert menu , It took 20 minutes to get the dessert menu. Once we ordered dessert. (2 tres leches cakes and 1 espresso martini) 30 minutes passed and the server was like oh desserts coming. I asked if the martini would be soon , he said yes. It never , ever came. After another 20 minutes , It got to a point we asked a hostess to cancel our desserts and martinis and just get the check. My mother in law was over It by this time and ready to leave. A random server came over to help us with our check. Where we were over charged an extra meal (we had 3 adults and 1 - 5 year old/ we were told 5 year old was free). It had all the items we didn’t receive on It as well. After we paid, we left and my mother in law said she’ll never be coming back to this disaster of a place. the service turned a birthday dinner into a terrible time. Thanks fogo for the disappointing time. Too much money spent for the horrible dinner service.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 1 day ago

    Your Mother-In-Law's birthday dinner should have been amazing, and we are sorry to hear that the service was less than satisfactory. We would be grateful for a chance to give you a better experience in the future. 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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    It took forever to get our table even with a reservation and then we got sat in Egypt so we often got forgotten about. We got the $44 special and the food runner lady made us feel like second class citizens because of it. It took almost 30 minutes just for my husband to get his iced tea. It was a really odd experience. The market table or salad bar thing was really unimpressive.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 1 day ago

    This is not an experience that any of our guests deserve. Our goal is to deliver attentive and timely service and we will be reviewing this with our team to improve. 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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Waiter left us hanging had to go run around to find someone to get us the bill. Also barely checked in on the table during the night. Wanted to order drinks and desserts but he was never there. Pretty sad went a year prior and it was great.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for taking a moment to share your honest thoughts. We are committed to creating the best experiences so please know that we will be reviewing your comments 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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food5service3ambience5
    They take you in 30-40 minutes late. They say it will be 20 minutes but they mean 1 hour from your check in. This is all having a reservation. The food is fabulous but it is upsetting that they don’t honor their word. They don’t even put out seats for waiting.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 1 day ago

    We apologize for keeping you waiting past your reservation time, as this was never our intention. We hope you visit us again soon, as we'd love to earn your stamp of approval. 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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    They only gave us our table one hour after our reservation time. Very unprofessional and made us miss more than half our comedy show we had booked in advance

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 1 day ago

    We take reservations seriously and we're sorry this happened. Our team would like to learn more about the details of your visit and work towards making this right with 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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  6. SonicEd

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    The food is not worth the price. The meats (steaks, lambs, chicken, etc) took quite long. The beef rib never come to our table at all despite we asked the waitress. The chicken was dry, the some of the steak tasted bland. We will not go back.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 2 days ago

    Serving delicious and flavorful cuts is what we strive for, and we're sorry that they were not to your liking. Our team values your feedback and will be reviewing your comments. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. VanessaS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Not as good an experience this time. Maybe they were short staffed, but it took along time to get waited in and I got double charged for drinks. Will be back tho. But tips suffered.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 2 days ago

    Vanessa, we're saddened to learn of your experience, as our team should always deliver top-notch service. Please know we value your feedback and we will be working with our team to ensure we can improve. 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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food1service3ambience1
    We had a pretty terrible experience here, and did not get a chance to eat any meat. I hope it was just an off night for the host staff. We were celebrating a birthday before a movie but unfortunately we did not get to eat much before having to leave to make our movie. We waited 30 minutes to be seated despite having a reservation booked well in advance. Once we were seated, despite being clear that we were celebrating a special occasion, we noticed we had been seated in a “party room” with a very large party (30+ people) that was at the dessert stage. Our server was great but because we were near the large party that had completed their meal, we waited 20 minutes and still had no meat served to us. Realizing that we wouldn’t be able to eat much meat before having to leave for our movie, we asked to just pay for our buffet plates and leave. Our server was very apologetic but it was a really awful experience and we aren’t likely to be back to this location.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 2 days ago

    We are sorry you had a disappointing experience, especially during a birthday celebration. Please know that we will be reviewing your comments 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    We had a late lunch, we asked if the lunch menu was still available, but we got the bill based on the dinner menu prices.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you for making us aware of your experience. We understand your frustration and will be addressing your comments with our staff. 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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  10. Matt

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing time. They really nailed the ambiance and service. I will be back.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 6 days ago

    We strive to provide excellent service, Matt, so this is wonderful to hear! Thank you for your positive feedback!

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  11. Sikfanla

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend this place. Great service and great food. Love the cold bar!

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  12. HeaP

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    We love Fogo but we were a party of 7 shoved in to a corner where we were limited on getting up to go to the salad bar and our reservation was at 7, and we got seated at 7:30.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you for making us aware of your experience. Your complete satisfaction is what we strive for and we're sorry that we missed the mark for 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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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    We had the $44 dinner and it’s a good deal. We didn’t get the premium meats but the meats we had were really good and i love the salad bar they offered

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  14. Pinklover

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just wow! What a perfect night! Celebrating a birthday which they made it so perfect to want to do it again for any occasion! Service was over the top! The market “salad” bar was always being stocked 100 percent! Our experience will lead us to come back again and again! Can’t wait! Thank you for running your specials!!

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  15. DLAB

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Normally we have a pretty good experience here but our brunch yesterday was terrible! Incredibly and painfully slow service. Our brunch took over 3.5 hours and it's basically a buffet/self serve! How is that possible?! No meats came to our table and we repeatedly had to ask. We always had empty water glasses, the brunch items never came and then when we asked again and again we told that brunch was "over". A manager finally came over and said he'd give gree dessert but we were celebrating 2 birthdays so dessert should've been free anyway! And the meat itself was not as good as normal. Tough and the Temps were never right that we asked for. Never had potatoes or bread etc refilled and then took forever to pay and get out, after we got our free dessert that took over 15 minutes to get. We so so many tables come and go and we were trapped. Very disappointing experience and might not go back.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded on September 26, 2023

    We are sorry your experience was not up to our standards of excellence. Our guests deserve the absolute best and we hope you will allow us the chance to turn your visit around the next time you're in. 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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  16. HarleyRider

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here and it was a terrific experience. The staff was great and the food was exceptional. It was nonstop meat tasting as they would bring skewers of meat to your table and carve a bit off for you. More meat of a different variety would arrive every few minutes. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would visit again.

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  17. DaraP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoint coming here for dinner with my wife. Our server that night Valdiner always made sure we were taken care of and any specific cuts we needed he went to make sure they were brought up.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    We made a reservation because they had the Best of Brazil promotion going on. I didn’t know we had to tell them we were there for that and the waiter only asked if we were there for the full experience. They charged us the full price. We disputed and they gave us the promo price. Servers should mention all promos to the customer so us customers aren’t confused. Food still superb!

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  19. CampariMan

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful experience. Delicious meats, outstanding service from Eric and team today.

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  20. KandBinSouthOC

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alright, folks, gather 'round because I'm about to give you the lowdown on Fogo de Chau at the Irvine Spectrum. First off, let's talk logistics. It's conveniently perched at the Irvine Spectrum, close to a parking garage that offers valet service for a reasonable $10. Nice touch if you ask me, especially when you're dressed up for a meaty adventure. Now, let's talk about the staff. These folks are hired for one thing: making you feel like a dining VIP. They're all about providing that luxurious experience from start to finish, and it shows. But here's a little heads-up - Fogo de Chau can get packed, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. So, the waiting area might have you standing shoulder to shoulder with other eager carnivores. It's not the best first impression, I admit, but trust me, once you're seated, things take a delightful turn. The star of the show here is, without a doubt, the fire-roasted meat. It comes at you fast and furious, and it doesn't stop until you say so. My tip? Ask for a bit of everything and keep a list. You'll want to come back, and you'll want to remember your favorites because, truth be told, not every cut is worth over-indulging on. Now, when I hit up Fogo de Chau, I go all-in for the full experience. That means a 3/4 plate from the central bar, loaded up with cheeses, peppers, and whatever seasonal choices tickle my fancy at the moment. The beans and rice, standard fare, nothing to write home about. But here's a pro tip: grab a small serving of beans, sprinkle on their brown-colored spice (I really should know the name of it, but it looks like brown sugar), and top it off with a piece or two of their candied bacon. Boom, you've got yourself a delicious treat. Let's not forget about the wine. Their selection is decent, but if you're a wine aficionado, you might want to bring your own. Corkage fee? Around $25 per bottle, last time I checked. In a nutshell, Fogo de Chau at the Irvine Spectrum is all about the meat, the meat, and

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  21. EmilieL

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    The waitress dropped a piece of steak on my dad’s lap & onto the floor when cutting. She did not apologize nor did she even think she made a mistake. This is a fairly upscale restaurant, we understand accidents do happen. But “I’m sorry” goes a long way.

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  22. Davidjoyce

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall3food1service1ambience3
    I do not understand why certain tables were getting more meat served than our table. We had three people being served the All Experience menu item and it would have been cheaper to get the best steak available that served four people we paid over $260 and we barely ate any meat. Nobody ever checked in on us, the waitress rarely showed up and we were totally unhappy

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 5 days ago

    We are sorry to hear this, David, as our guests should always receive excellent service and a consistent flow of cuts. Please know that we will be addressing your comments with our staff. 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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  23. jjquach

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Got to the location and checked in, I had to wait another 30 minutes just to get our table even though I made a reservation. After being seated, nobody came to serve us or inform us about the menu or special going on for that day. It took them another 30 minutes to get a waiter to serve us and get us settled. The meats that were served that day were very disappointing as most them were dry, & bland. Some meats were overcooked and some were undercooked to the point where they were still raw. I was absolutely disappointed and had some high expectations as some of my friends told me this establishment was a recommendation to consider trying. After this experience, I will not be returning at all.

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  24. CaBuckeye

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    service was slow and not very attentive. Meats were ok. Not enough ribeye and filets brought out. Salad bar average. Value so so.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded on September 21, 2023

    Providing prompt and attentive service is what we strive for, so please know that we value your feedback. We will be reviewing your comments 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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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A good selection of meats. Attentive staff. Great experience

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    ANDREA MENDIETA is possibly the best server they have at the Irvine spectrum location, would def. go again because of her. Very attentive and kind

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was a great experience! The kids loved the place! The cheese bread was addicting!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    I’ve been going to Fogo de Chao in NYC for more than 15 years and I was excited to try their Irvine location. We were seated at a table for two near the window in the main dining area. It was a Friday night and extremely crowded. The salad bar/hors d’œuvres area was so busy, people were stepping all over each other. The waiter/waitress service was good. All servers were friendly and nice. However, the meat service was very poor. There was no obvious pattern of meat service to the tables. We watched meat being delivered to the large tables in the center and they would pass our table as well as the two-top table next to us. In my years of going to Fogo de Chao, never has my plate been completely empty. There’s always so much meat on my plate. Not this time. There was approximately one slice of meat served every 10 minutes. No one ever offered us a clean plate, which is customary of any churrascaria. My wife and I each had roughly 8 slices of meat due to inadequate meat service/servers/serice patterns. After an hour and 45 minutes, we left disappointed and hungry to say the least.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded on September 11, 2023

    Your visits with us should always live up to our reputation, so we're sorry if we fell short. We appreciate you sharing your words with us and we hope to make this up to you in a future 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. Kind regards.

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  29. JoeRocker

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. No complaints at all. The price could be a bit cheaper but I guess it comes down to value. And quality. It was a great dinner. We’ll be back!

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  30. Xxxx

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    We’ve been dining at this restaurant for years. We were here Friday night to celebrate a family members birthday. We were seated in the main dining room right next to the salad/hors d’euvres bar. The restaurant was very busy. Our waitress, Ashlynn, was fantastic! She was so nice and friendly. Sadly, I cannot say the same about the meat service. The meat servers barely stopped at our table and we were seated in a very busy area on the main path that the servers need to use to get to other tables. I can’t tell you how many servers passed us by. Even the hostess noticed that we were not being served. We sat for so long while barely receiving any meat. We ended up leaving hungry because we were tired of sitting there (2 hours). Way too expensive for the amount of meat we received. The restaurant’s strategy may be to save money by not serving meat to guests so they fill up on inexpensive salad bar items. Will most likely not dine here again.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded on September 12, 2023

    It's disappointing to read the details of your visit, as we always want our guests to have an excellent experience. Your feedback will be reviewed with our team and it's our hope that you will allow us to make this up to you in the near future. 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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  31. erikaf

    San Diego

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    The salad bar was missing a few dishes and missing all the oils, vinegars and hot sauces. I missed the watermelon salad dish and pineapples. Not sure why it was missing. Also, the beef was either under cooked or over cooked. Not a great location. El Segundo is much better.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The service was great! The meat cuts some were better than others. Overall good experience.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience1
    It was my first time there. We were seated at 8:35 the server took 20 min to even acknowledge that we were there she took our drink order and another 15 minutes to get our drinks and our hot sides for our dinner . The meat people walked by us couple times and they skipped our table even do we had our medallion visible . Over all the service was horrible the food was average. I will definitely will not go back.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded on September 6, 2023

    Our guests should receive nothing short of amazing service, and we are sorry to hear about your 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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  34. JustJohn

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We'd been to Galpao Gaucho in the past, so we expected as much or better from Fogo. We were very disappointed. The quality of the meat was noticeably lower, most of the meat had NO seasoning on it whatsoever (not even salt), & the service was SLOW. We had to repeatedly remind servers about which selections we were missing, while they over-served the cheapest meat. We were never served any of the lamb. Our server wasn't very attentive, nor was she helpful. She missed many opportunities to upsell at our table due to the fact that she was nowhere to be found. I suppose she was satisfied with having sold us the most expensive meal & then never checking on us again to see if we got what we paid for. WE DIDN'T GET WHAT WE PAID FOR. Fogo pales in comparison to Galpao on every, single level. It was our first AND last time at Fogo. I wouldn't recommend Fogo to my worst enemy.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded on September 6, 2023

    John, it's important to us that we offer top quality food and service, so we're sorry you received anything less. We'd like to discuss things further with you in hopes of earning your complete five-stars. 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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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    My 8 year old son and I went here for dinner tonight. We Had a reservation for 8, checked in at 755, was told it would be a 5-10 minute wait. After several other guests that arrived after us were seated, I made a comment to the hostess who said the table was being cleaned and we were next to be seated. At around 830, she brought us to a table that was right in front of us by the bar and had been open and cleaned for awhile. While this was disappointing, the worst part was not one server greeted us or came to our table for drinks. After I waited 15 minutes with several servers walking by us to go to the bar, I walked up to the bar to get drinks and finally a waitress came up and asked me what I was doing. The waitress was nice and very apologetic after I told her what happened, but for an expensive restaurant, it was an absolutely horrible experience. This was the 5th or 6th city we have eaten on our trips, and most Fogos are great, but we will never come back to this location.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded on September 5, 2023

    Your experience at our restaurant should always be excellent, regardless of the location you visit. Our team values your feedback and would be grateful for a chance to make this right with 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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  36. User2901

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was great, however, the section I was sat in seemed like we were always skipped when coming around with the food. When it was the meat was always rear, while some people at the party preferred slightly more cooked.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Meat was too dry for the price advertised, would only recommend going for the experience, if not there are other places that are much better. Salad bar was also subpar.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded on September 6, 2023

    We are saddened to learn that you didn't have a five-star experience with us, as we want to fully impress our guests with each 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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  38. CarolynH

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was excellent. Staff was great. Was a little noisy. Really appreciate the Best of Brazil promotion.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All is good as always,From the bar to the dinning area. Staff is very attentive and very helpful.should go back again 10 out of 10 always.

    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded on August 29, 2023

    Thank you for your five stars! We're pleased to know you enjoyed the food and service, and we look forward to having you back next time!

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  40. DianaR

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The overall experience depends on what day of the week you visit this restaurant. I had a dinner reservation for peak Saturday dinner time and the noise level was outrageously too loud, 40 minute wait time even with a reservation, and half the staff is not in the best mood to provide kind service. The original Caipirinha cocktail is MUST try and the quality god the food is up there. I do have to say that I didn’t appreciate flies at the salad bar.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 398-1500.

Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum is rated 4.1 stars by 1776 OpenTable diners.

Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum

623 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian, Steakhouse, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self parking available at Irvine Spectrum Center
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://fogodechao.com/location/irvine/
  • Phone number
    (949) 398-1500
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautiful private dining rooms, semi-private and public spaces can be configured to fit your specific needs. We also offer full restaurant buy-outs, call for further information.
  • Private party contact
    Gina McDaniel: (949) 735-1344
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