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Fogo de Chao - San Diego, San Diego, CA

Fogo de Chao - San Diego

4.1
4.1
3830 Reviews
$30 and under
Brazilian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 136 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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
    Mon, Wed, Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Tue 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 338-0500
  • 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

  • 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.
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What 3,830 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
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fogo de Chão in San Diego offers a lively Brazilian steakhouse experience with a wide variety of perfectly grilled meats. "The service here is excellent," with attentive staff ensuring a seamless dining experience. While the atmosphere is energetic, the extensive salad bar and sides complement the main dishes, creating a satisfying meal for special occasions.

3,830 Reviews
  1. Melody

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comida Rica, solo nos tocó muy lleno justo por la fecha!!

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  2. Andy

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were in one of the small rooms which was both good and bad. TheGood was that the sound level was low. The bad is that service was a lot slower than in the main rooms. The waiter was great. The meat servers were slow to visit.
    Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded today
    Andy, we're sorry to hear that your experience wasn't up to our usual standards. While it's great to know you appreciated the quieter setting, we understand that prompt service is also important. Our team would like to discuss how we might better serve you in the future. Please reach out through our website contact form. Thank you.

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  3. Robert

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The meat was either overcooked or undercooked. The service was not great….
    Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded today
    We strive to provide a consistent experience, and we're sorry to hear that you felt the cuts were not to your liking. It's also concerning to hear about your service experience. Our team would like to address your concerns and work toward a better visit in the future. Please contact us through our website. Thank you.

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  4. Eric

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I should have learned my lesson from the first experience a year earlier. But my son likes this place so I took him there again when I visited. However, I will NEVER go back. We were seated on time at our reservation. And again we were stuck in the corner of the restaurant. Our server took our drink order, and that was the last time that we saw him over the next 1:20. The runners would serve the table sitting next to us and then leave without serving us. We sat for 15 minutes with no food on our plates while the table next to us was being served repeatedly. I went to the front and spoke with a female manager, and she directed two servers to stop by our table and then it resumed as normal with servers serving the table next to us and not serving our table. After an hour and fully disgusted at the experience, I tried to flag someone down to get our check. We sat in the corner for 20 minutes before we finally went back to the front of the restaurant to close out our bill. We were then charged full price as though nothing derogatory had gone on. After I told them I was not paying full price they comped one of the meals which I appreciate, however it does not mitigate the fact that I went there to have a pleasant meal that was completely ruined by a horrible lack of service and management. There is no way that I would recommend this restaurant nor will I ever be returning. Not that that’s gonna mean much to this management. If you choose to go to this restaurant, don’t sit anywhere in the corner of the restaurant. 

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  5. Marilyn

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For a first time experience we had an amazing time the servic was awesome and the food was amazing we were literally in food heaven the only downside I was not offered a Receipt my bill was 146.75 and I left a proper tip paid in cash so I have no proof but I did take plenty of photos 😀 😉

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  6. Omaima

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Of all the times we went to your restaurant, this was the worst! We invited some friends for dinner and we wish we hadn’t gone there! We always love to go there when we have family or friends wanting to try a new place and we always get the Churrasco. But this time was so bad. Nobody was coming to our table and we had to ask several people to get meat sent to us which just is not the purpose of going there. Our cards were flipped on the green all the time and we still were begging to get meat sent to our table. I don’t know if it was the placement. But you guys need to do better when you are busy. Lupe was our server and he was just all over the place. We had to ask for mashed potatoes and all the stuff that usually get sent to the table. It was just so bad and unfortunately ruined our Christmas eve dinner.
    Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded today
    We're sorry to hear that your recent visit did not meet your expectations, Omaima. We aim for attentive service and regret any inconvenience you experienced. Please connect with us through our website contact form so we can address your concerns and work toward a better experience. Thank you.

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  7. James

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good time, service was quick and all of the servers were very friendly and helpful.

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  8. Jorge

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Just a regular place to get regular food. If you’re into quality steaks try somewhere else. However with the salad buffet and the variety it’s a good deal.
    Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded today
    We appreciate your feedback, Jorge. Our team is committed to improving our offerings and providing an exceptional dining experience. Please reach out via our website contact form to share more about your visit. Your insights are valuable to us. Thank you.

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  9. Brooke

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Love all the different varieties of meats and salad bar was great! Unfortunately the high end cuts of meats we only had one change to try(ask for extra when you get your chance) and the lower end cuts were offered multiple times but were chewy so we didn’t eat as much as we wanted too. The waiter was very kind though and gave us two desserts for my birthday so that was a plus!
    Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded today
    Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the variety at our Market Table and appreciated the special desserts from our waiter. However, we're sorry to hear about the experience with our cuts. Our team would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further and enhance your future visits. Please reach out through our website contact form. Thank you.

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  10. Naomi

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Violet & her staff were great in making our work event a success.

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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 4.1 stars by 3830 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 136 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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, Wed, Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Tue 11:00 am–9:30 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
    (619) 338-0500
  • 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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