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Fogo de Chao - San Diego, San Diego, CA

Fogo de Chao - San Diego

4.2 (4006)
$30 and under
Brazilian
668 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Surf & Turf Cocktail Party

    $45.00 per person

    Jul 17, 2025 only
    Celebrate summer with our Surf & Turf Cocktail Party. Enjoy tastings of our classic fire-roasted cuts and seafood favorites, including Lobster & Shrimp Tacos, along with your choice of two handcrafted cocktails — like our signature Caipirinha or the limited-time Hot Brazilian and a selection of Brazilian-inspired bar bites including savory Bacon-Wrapped Steak, Queijo Assado, and more.
    Surf & Turf Cocktail Party Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • All-Day Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM,Sat - 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Join us at Bar Fogo for All-Day Happy Hour featuring $5 beers, $8 South American wines, and $10 Brazilian-inspired cocktails. Pair your drinks with savory $6 bar bites, including Queijo Assado, Saucy Legs, Seasonal Hummus, or indulge in our fresh, in-house ground $10 Picanha Burger, available every day from opening to close.

    All-Day Happy Hour Photo

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What 4,006 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fogo de Chao in San Diego offers a lively dining experience with a "fabulous" ambiance and attentive service, particularly from staff like Monica and Big Mike. The "amazing" salad bar and "perfectly seasoned" meats are highlights. While some patrons noted delays and overbooking, the restaurant remains a "great place" for celebrations.
4,006 Reviews
  1. Sofia

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful experience at Fogo de Chao for my birthday! The General Manager Mike and our wonderful waiter Ramon made the dinner a 100/10! Would highly recommend coming back!
    Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded 1 day ago
    Sofia, thank you for sharing your fantastic birthday experience with us! We're so glad to hear that Mike and Ramon made it memorable for you. Join Fogo Rewards for exclusive benefits on your next visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  2. Kiyla

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Never again, this whole experience was terrible. From the food nobody coming to our table . It was terrible

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  3. Jessica VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fabulous experience at Fogo. Monica, Comedian Mike, and Big Mike were awesome!!
    Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded 2 days ago
    We're thrilled to hear about your fabulous experience with us, Jessica. It's wonderful to know that Monica, Comedian Mike, and Big Mike made a positive impact on your visit. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  4. miguel

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent—I’ll definitely be back next time I’m downtown. My only minor gripe is that the salad bar wasn’t quite to my taste, but everything else was spot on.
    Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded 7 days ago
    We appreciate your kind words, Miguel! It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the food and service. We're sorry to hear the Market Table didn't meet your preference this time. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit downtown.

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  5. Michelle

    San Diego14 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    One of the worse experiences at this place. I haven't been for a year and it has completely disappointed me. 1st off, the plates and glasses that were put at our table were dirty! We asked several times to get new plates. Even the server that were putting plates on our table had the nerves to scratch off some left over food that was not cleaned off the plates. It was pretty embarrassing. The salad bar was tasteless. The mashed potatoes that came to the table were overly salted. The cheese bread not as good as it used to be. They also bombarded us with meat when the card on the table clearly say we didn't want any at the moment. Everything was just a mess. My daughter had to wait 45 mins and it was HER bday for a new fork. Just a complete disappointment. I actually debated to tip because it was just that bad. I still left a tip.
    Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded on June 23, 2025
    Michelle, we're truly sorry to hear about your recent visit and the dissatisfaction it brought. Our team aims to provide exceptional experiences, and it's concerning to learn about the setbacks you faced, especially during your daughter's birthday. Please reach out through our website contact form, so we can address your concerns and work toward making it right. Thank you.

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  6. Paul

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a wonderful experience. W The salad bar was amazing with so many choices, you could be satisfied by the salad bar alone. But then the meats came out, perfectly seasoned and cooked. Meats including lamb beef and chicken. Vegetarians stay away! Although salad bar was your saving grace. A great night out!
    Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded on June 22, 2025
    Paul, we're thrilled you enjoyed the variety at our Market Table and the expertly seasoned cuts. It's wonderful to know you had a great night out with us! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Megan

    Columbus2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Restrooms were not clean at all. Food was good. Price was ok.
    Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded on June 23, 2025
    We're sorry to hear about the state of the restrooms during your visit, Megan. We appreciate your positive note on the food, and it’s important for us to ensure a comfortable overall experience. Our team would like to address your concerns further, so please reach out via the contact form on our website. Thank you.

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  8. Carlos

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual very nice experience with the service, food and ambiance
    Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded 7 days ago
    Carlos, we're glad to hear you enjoyed the service, food, and ambiance on your recent visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Austin

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We came to Fogo de Chão last night to celebrate a special occasion, and I deeply regret choosing this place. When we checked in, we were warmly greeted and congratulated — even told that dessert would be on the house for our special occasion, which had us excited. Unfortunately, Once seated, everything went downhill. The service was completely disorganized. We were passed between two servers who were rarely around, and we spent long stretches just waiting. Not once did anyone ask if we wanted another drink. As for the food — underwhelming. The meat, which should have been the star of the experience, was a huge disappointment. We didn’t even get to try everything that was supposed to be included in the full churrasco experience. Instead, we were repeatedly offered the same few items — mostly pork sausage and the grilled cheese with honey — while other cuts were either never brought out or came by once, then never again. It felt like they were just cycling through the cheapest or easiest options. One server asked if we’d like more sides — we requested mashed potatoes, which never showed. After we sat for another extended period of time hoping to try more meats that were supposed to be apart of our experience we assumed our dinner was over. One of the servers told us they’d be “right back with dessert” in celebration of our special occasion. We then assumed there was a specific dessert they were going to bring. Fifteen minutes passed — nothing. Then a second server came with menus, as if the whole conversation hadn’t happened. Another 15 minutes later, someone finally came by to take our dessert order. By then, we were so frustrated we just wanted the check. And to top it off, the server who closed us out asked how we enjoyed our dessert that they never brought.The whole experience was confusing, frustrating, and honestly embarrassing considering we were trying to celebrate something meaningful. We couldn’t get out of there fast enough. This was the WORST dining exp.
    Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded on June 20, 2025
    Austin, we're truly sorry to hear that your special occasion didn't unfold as you had planned. It sounds like the service and meal did not meet your expectations, and that's disappointing for us too. Our team would appreciate a chance to address these concerns and work toward providing you with a more positive experience. Please reach out via our website contact form for further discussion. Thank you.

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  10. Ediza

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In all fairness, it was the Father's Day rush hour. Would've been 5 but it took them 25 minutes to seat us for our reservation of 4 ppl. Food was good. Drinks were slow.
    Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded 3 days ago
    We appreciate your understanding during the busy Father's Day rush, Ediza. It's great to know you enjoyed the food, but we apologize for the delay in seating and drink service. We look forward to serving you again and providing a seamless experience.

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FAQs

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 4.2 stars by 4006 OpenTable diners.

Fogo de Chao - San Diego 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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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Fogo de Chao - San Diego

668 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    G Street and 6th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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).
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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
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