Fogo de Chao - Bethesda

4.3

1743 Reviews

$30 and under

Brazilian

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 175 times today

Experiences are available.

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Brazilian, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(301) 841-9200
Website
https://fogodechao.com/location/bethesda/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
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 275.
Private party contact
Our Sales Manager: (443) 447-8964

Location
11600 Old Georgetown Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Neighborhood
North Bethesda
Parking details
None
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, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Bar Fogo Wagyu & Wine
$49.00 per person
Jan 16, 2025 only
Join us at Bar Fogo for a unique tasting event. Sample side-by-side Wagyu Ribeye alongside Bone-in Ribeye, perfectly paired with three glasses of the all-time favorites' South American wines of your choice and savory bar bites including Brazilian-style Empanadas, Queijo Assado, Bacon Wrapped Steak, and more.

Offers

All Day Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Come 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 ground in-house $10 Picanha Burger, available every day from opening to close.

Popular dishes

Sized to share. Served with Brazilian Malagueta cocktail sauce and fresh lemon.
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$28.00
Six poached shrimp.
Seafood Tower$112.00
Split cold-water lobster tails, full lobster claws, jumbo shrimp, snow crab legs, green-lipped mussels.
Chilled Lobster & Shrimp$48.00
Two lobster claws, one split lobster tail, four jumbo shrimp.

Churrasco

Continuous tableside service of fire-roasted cuts including Picanha, Filet, Lamb Chops, Ribeye, Chicken and more; family-style Brazilian sides; and Brunch Market Table
Churrasco$49.50

Add an Indulgent Cut

Sized to share for four or more. Enhance your dining experience by adding one of our premium cuts to your Churrasco Experience.
Roasted Bone Marrow$26.00
Crispy toasts, chimichurri.
Wagyu NY Strip*$150.00
20oz. premium graded.
Wagyu Ancho (Ribeye)*$160.00
24oz. premium graded Ribeye.
Tomahawk Ancho*$115.00
(Ribeye)36oz. long-bone ribeye, dry-aged 42 days.
Whole Branzino*$85.00
2lb. fresh fish, fire-roasted and carved tableside.
Wagyu Porterhouse*$165.00
30oz. premium graded, aged for 21 days.

Entrées | Select Cut

Includes Brunch Market Table and Brazilian side dishes. Select entrées available à la carte. | Continuous service of one fire-roasted cut, carved tableside.
Picanha*$39.00
Fraldinha*$39.00
Lamb Picanha*$39.00
Bisteca de Porco$39.00
Frango$37.00

Entrées | Brunch Market Table

Includes Brunch Market Table and Brazilian side dishes. Select entrées available à la carte.
Brunch Market Table$35.00
Fresh seasonal salads, exotic vegetables, imported cheeses, cured meats, seasonal soup, and more. Brunch Features include Braised Beef Rib Hash, Made-to-Order Omelets, Bolo de Fubá, Belgian Waffles, Brazilian Sausage, and more.

Entrées

Includes Brunch Market Table and Brazilian side dishes. Select entrées available à la carte.
Pan-Seared Salmon*$39.00
Topped with chimichurri. Served with grilled asparagus.
Cauliflower Steak$37.00
Oven roasted with a parmesan crust and basil sauce with warm chickpea salad.
Chilean Sea Bass$46.00
Topped with papaya vinaigrette. Served with grilled asparagus.
Roasted Veggie Power Bowl$35.00
Vegan and gluten free, served with chimichurri spinach rice.
Seared Tofu and Sesame Black Bean Pasta$40.00
Vegan and gluten free, tossed with carrot ginger-sesame dressing.

Brunch Cocktails

Passion Fruit Mimosa$10.00
Fogo Bloody Mary$11.00
Rosé, Montes, Cherub$8.00
Prosecco, La Marca$12.25

Brazilian Inspired Beverages

Brazilian Limonada$5.75
Guaraná Antarctica$4.95
Paradise Spritz$5.50
Pineapple Mint Lemonade$5.00

What 1,743 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Maryland - DC Suburbs
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Review summary

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Fogo de Chao - Bethesda offers a lively atmosphere and "amazing staff" with attentive service that makes every visit enjoyable. Guests rave about the "wonderful churrasco experience" and "best steakhouse" meats. The salad bar is a highlight, featuring fresh and diverse options. Ideal for special occasions, it promises a memorable dining experience.

1,743 Reviews

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Brian
VIP
Washington DC
14 reviews
1.0
14 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Absolutely the worst dining experience ever! Chairs and people were so packed in that every thine the gauchos came thru they kept knocking into the two people on our table. This is even if you could get them to come by. Never got offered a round of the second drinks- nor dessert! We come here to celebrate my sisters birthday every year! and based on this we won't be coming back.
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Hal
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We attended on a busy lunch day where several businesses were having their holiday parties. Therefore, the hard-working servers were having trouble being as attentive or as quick as they normally would. Their model seemed to be: all servers for all patrons, so it may not clear who was responsible for whom. It is a unique eating experience, so clear explanations of what to do is necessary and, in my opinion, needed to be better for the initiated. As for food: The vegetable spread was amazing; the all-you-can-eat meat was variable. Interestingly, while the desserts appeared to be excellent (chocolate was the best), the selections were exactly the same as another restaurant I recently ate at, suggesting the same caterer.
Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded 3 days ago
Hal, thank you for your detailed feedback. It sounds like you experienced both the unique qualities and challenges of our dining experience. We appreciate your comments on our Market Table and desserts. Our team would like to understand more about your concerns and work towards improving your experience. Please reach out via our website contact form. Thank you.
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Sonia
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone was great and friendly. The place was clean.
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Saabirah
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. 10/10 definitely would recommend the churrasco experience.
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Erica
VIP
Washington DC
9 reviews
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
What a disappointment experience. Not many variety of option of meat, where you have to be even calling the server several times. This place is definitely taken out of my list.
Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded 6 days ago
We regret to hear about your recent experience, Erica. Our goal is to provide a memorable dining experience with a variety of cuts, and it's concerning to hear we missed the mark. We'd love to address your concerns and work toward a positive outcome, so please contact us through our website's contact form. Thank you.
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Rachel
VIP
Baltimore
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We have been to this location, among others, several times. Our most recent visit was very disappointing. There were several large parties that the restaurant was ill prepared for causing delays in reservations and mass congestion at the hostess stand. Our reservation was around 30 minutes late and the hostess could not give anyone an accurate idea on wait. Whether it was the large crowd or something else, many of the cuts of meat were dry and tasteless, and servers seemed pushy even when our card was red. Not sure we’ll go back to this location anytime soon when the DC area has several options now.
Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on December 10, 2024
We appreciate you sharing your recent experience with us. It seems we missed the mark during your visit, particularly with wait times and food quality. We would like to better understand your experience to address these concerns. Please reach out through the contact form on our website. Thank you.
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Carol
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We arrived 5 minutes before our reservation and were told it would be 5-10 minutes wait. 20 minutes later they said our table was being set. Half an hour later they said said they didnt have a table yet and didn’t know when they would be able to seat us, so we told them to cancel our reservation and went elsewhere. They said they overbook, and that it is always like this. Others were also waiting longer than we had.
Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on December 9, 2024
We're sorry to hear about your recent experience, Carol. Our goal is to provide timely seating, and it's concerning to hear this wasn't achieved. Please reach out through our website contact form so we can address your concerns and work toward a better experience. Thank you.
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Kenneth
VIP
Washington DC
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I called in advance to request a round table for our party of 9. After arriving promptly for our reservation, we waited 15 minutes for a table and were seated at rectangle table near the front door and were squished in a narrow space with servers having to squeeze by us. Our first waiter was new and incorrectly told us that the salad bar was an additional charge to our fish entries. We asked multiple times for drink refills and additional sides as the initial sides were served well before our entrees and were cold. The check had an overcharge but was corrected.
Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on December 9, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry to hear we missed the mark on your visit, especially with seating and service. Our goal is to ensure a comfortable and smooth dining experience for all our guests. Please reach out via the contact form on our website so we can address your concerns and work toward a better future experience. Thank you.
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Rakesh
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had ask the waiters atleast 5 times where our drinks were even then no sign of the drinks. Had to talk with manager about it and by the time drinks came we had finished half our dinner. Won’t be going back.
Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on December 9, 2024
We're sorry to hear about the delay with your drinks, as providing timely service is important to us. We understand your frustration and would like to address your concerns further. Please reach out through the contact form on our website so we can look into this and work toward a better experience. Thank you.
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Kelli
Baltimore
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was good. We were offered still or sparkling water upon being seated. We chose still water and were charged $8 for it. We had only 4 different meats provided ( picahna was offered on repeat). We asked for refills on the hot sides but they never came. We didn’t get any cheese bread until we were almost done eating. Overall for the price we paid, it wasn’t worth it at all
Fogo de Chao - BethesdaResponded on December 12, 2024
We're grateful for your feedback and sorry to hear about your recent experience, Kelli. We aim to offer a memorable dining experience and it seems we missed the mark this time. Our team is eager to discuss your concerns further. Please reach out via our website contact form so we can address them and strive for a better visit. Thank you.
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Fogo de Chao - Bethesda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 841-9200.

Fogo de Chao - Bethesda is rated 4.3 stars by 1743 OpenTable diners.