Fogo de Chao - Emeryville, CA

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   Bruce

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We celebrated my birthday with brunch at Fogo de Chão in Emeryville, and it was an unforgettable experience. This was our third visit, and as always, the food, ambiance, and service exceeded our expectations. The variety and quality of the food were exceptional, with perfectly prepared meats and a fresh, well-stocked Market Table. A special mention goes to George, our talented trancheur, who carved each cut with precision and flair, making the meal all the more enjoyable. Our server Sarah was attentive, warm, and ensured every detail of our dining experience was flawless, Matheus, the Customer Service Representative, went above and beyond with a couple of special surprise touches to make us feel welcomed and celebrated. The atmosphere was vibrant yet refined, and the staff’s professionalism and friendliness truly set Fogo de Chão apart. This is the perfect place for a special occasion or just an extraordinary meal. We can’t wait to return!
   

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   Robin

   VIP

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 9 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect place to celebrate my son’s 30th birthday!
   

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   Mari

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My relatives and I had a joyous time at Fogo de Chao. Our server was also fantastic. I highly recommend for group gatherings especially!
   

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   damon

   San Francisco

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   The food bar quantity and quality are sharply reduced. They cover all the gaps with whole fruits and veggies which are not edible. The food on the bar was dry and aged. The quality was much lower than 6 months ago. The meats were fine. The wait for cocktails was no less than 20 minutes. Overall poorly managed facility. Weeks earlier, I groomed the plants out front which had weeds up to 4 feet tall. Hard to imagine the staff never noticed.
   

   Fogo de Chao - Emeryville, CAResponded on 10 December 2024

   It's concerning to hear about your recent experience with us. We strive for high standards in our service and presentation, and it's clear that we missed the mark. Please reach out through the contact form on our website so we can address your concerns and work towards a better experience. Thank you.
   

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   Edna

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything about our night here was amazing. I'm extremely impressed with service and how attentive and nice the staff was. I 100% recommend this place. Thank you Fogo de Chão for making this a wonderful experience! :)
   

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   patsy

   San Francisco

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my second time in two weeks having lunch at the restaurant. Again, the service, the food, the martini were fabulous. I am a meat lover and this restaurant does not disappoint . I will return soon.
   

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   Sonya

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great experience at a great value especially for lunch. Delicious food.
   

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   Martha

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a great dinner and the service was amazing. We had to wait almost an hour past our reservation time. But it was worth the wait.
   

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   Eduardo

   VIP

   Nashville

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I’ve had fogo before and the food is always delicious. The only con of my last visit was that it was thanksgiving and the wait with a reservation was still about 45 minutes. Besides that given it was a holiday and they were extremely busy I enjoyed the food and service.
   

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    francis

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1

    Waited 50 minutes to be seated after arriving 10 minutes in advance of our time. The entire restuarant was overcrowded and the reception area was constantly clogged with 50+ (no exaggeration) of people either waiting for their table or trying to enter/exit the building. It was extremely difficult for those in wheelchairs and walking assistance. I was repeatedly told it would be just 10-15 minutes more when I checked in every 10-15 minutes . When seated, we were disappointed to find that all the meats were overcooked, the walk up food area was scattered, and the poor staff was rushing around desperately trying to plug holes in the sinking ship. It was clearly a case of overbooking reservationsn beyond capacity and management should've prepared for it and made measures to prevent it. All the people that I stood around with were also waiting 40-70 minutes past their scheduled reservation. Sadly, this happened to us before years ago for Christmas Eve and I had called the restaurant in advance to see if this issue was resolved and host assured me that it was. Apparently, it was not. I will never visit this Fogo de Chao again.
    

    Fogo de Chao - Emeryville, CAResponded on 1 December 2024

    We’re truly sorry to hear about your recent visit, Francis. Our team aims to create smooth and welcoming experiences and it's concerning to learn that we fell short. We invite you to reach out through our website contact form so we can address your concerns and work towards improving. Thank you.
    

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