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Fogo de Chao - The Wharf, DC, Washington, DC

Fogo de Chao - The Wharf, DC

4.4
4.4
88 Reviews
$30 and under
Brazilian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Now Open! 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–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–22:30 Sat 11:00–22:30 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (771) 777-3600
  • 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 150 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Our Sales Manager: (771) 220-0944
  • Area
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • VIK 100-Point Vintage Wine Dinner

    USD 119.00 per person

    24 Apr 2025 only
    Join us for a four-course chef-curated dining experience, featuring world-class South American wines from VIK Winery. Explore the bright La Piu Belle Rosé, along with elevated reds including Milla Cala & La Piu Belle Cabernet Sauvignon, and the 100-point award-winning 2021 VIK Red Blend — perfectly paired with Tomato & Burrata salad, Lamb Chops, Wagyu Porterhouse, and more.
    VIK 100-Point Vintage Wine Dinner photo
  • Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Dinner

    USD 119.00 per person

    20 Mar 2025 only
    Join us for a four-course dinner featuring Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars of Napa Valley. Savor classically beautiful wines including KARIA Chardonnay, AVETA Sauvignon Blanc, FAY & ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon—each paired perfectly with chef-curated courses like Roasted Napa Cabbage Salad, Lamb Picanha, Wagyu Porterhouse and more.

What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fogo de Chao at The Wharf in DC offers an inviting atmosphere and diverse menu, perfect for a memorable dining experience. Guests praise the "exceptional service," with standout staff like Alex and Erika. While some found service slow, others appreciated the attentive and friendly team. The location is "beautiful and spacious," making it a desirable spot for celebrations.

88 Reviews
  1. Nicole

    Baltimore27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of three with a reservation. We were promptly addressed and seated. The Sunday brunch is delicious. The atmosphere was lovely and the servers and managers were very friendly and attentive. Looking forward to returning.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was flavorless and service was nonexistent. After serving our drinks, we only saw our waitress once the entire meal and this was to get a drink refill order, which we never got. We kept asking any worker who would pass by us to see if they can get our refills. The meat cutters said they could not do anything with drinks but will try to find our server. We also talked to the hostess to find our server and ask for our drinks. No luck there too. We finally had to go to the bar for our refills. We then saw our waitress serving a large party and she never came back to us again nor did any staff look after us or ask us if we needed or wanted anything. We honestly talked about walking out without paying because no body gave a damn about our table. However, we’re not heartless like that. We proceeded to give our 20% tip, left, and decided to give our review here since no one bothered to even talk to us.
    Fogo de Chao - The Wharf, DCResponded 5 days ago
    It's concerning to hear about the service you received during your visit. We aim for attentive and responsive service, and it seems we didn't meet those expectations this time. We'd appreciate the chance to address your concerns. Please reach out through the contact form on our website so we can work toward a five-star experience. Thank you.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Western KY5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service! Fogo never disappoints.

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  4. james VIP

    Washington DC94 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first visit at their newest/second location in DC. The prices are a little cheaper than the Pennsylvania Ave. location. The venue is beautiful and our server, Ericka, was wonderful. I’d definitely recommend them. Great salad bar and great for meat lovers. The molten chocolate cake was great!

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  5. Patricia VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an outstanding experience when we visit. Highly attentive staff and excellent food. Great atmosphere.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I had high expectations for my visit to Fogo de Chão on March 1, but unfortunately, the experience fell far short. While the food itself was decent, the overall service and dining conditions left much to be desired. First, the wait times were excessive. Despite having a reservation, it took far too long for our drinks to arrive, and the rotation of meats was inconsistent—sometimes we would wait long stretches without being offered anything. It really disrupted the flow of the meal and made the dining experience frustrating rather than enjoyable. Second, we were seated in an extremely inconvenient location—right by a door with heavy foot traffic. Not only did this make for a disruptive dining experience with constant movement around our table, but every time the door opened, a blast of cold air rushed in. It made it difficult to enjoy our meal in comfort, and frankly, it’s unacceptable to place guests in such an uncomfortable spot without any effort to mitigate the issue. What made matters worse was the complete lack of response from management. We addressed our concerns with two different managers, including the customer service manager, and not a single effort was made to rectify the situation. No offer to move us, no sincere apology—just indifference. At a restaurant of this caliber, I would expect far better customer service and a willingness to address guest concerns. Overall, while the food had potential, the service and lack of attentiveness from management soured the entire experience. Given the price point and reputation of Fogo de Chão, I expected far more. I doubt I’ll be returning anytime soon.
    Fogo de Chao - The Wharf, DCResponded on 3 March 2025
    We truly regret that your recent visit did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the service and dining conditions. It's concerning to hear about excessive wait times and the seating arrangement's effect on your comfort. We appreciate your feedback and urge you to contact us through our website's contact form so we can address these concerns further. Thank you.

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  7. Latoya

    West Palm Beach6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Date night anniversary dinner and this place did not disappoint. Service was 5 star and the food fresh, flavorful, and tasty.

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  8. Flavius

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex is a great guy, very polite and problem solver. It was a good experience our dinner under his care.

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  9. Ernesto

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing The fire alarm went off for a while but the experience was amazing for my wife and I .

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  10. Sandra

    Richmond11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow and food was mediocre. Disappointed because the establishment was not busy at all and the service was so slow!

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FAQs

Fogo de Chao - The Wharf, DC is rated 4.4 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Fogo de Chao - The Wharf, DC

698 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

Additional information

  • Area
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–22:30 Sat 11:00–22:30 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (771) 777-3600
  • 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 150 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Our Sales Manager: (771) 220-0944
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