Popular waterfront churrascaria with excellent meats when on form, strong hospitality, and valuable happy hour, but service consistency and crowd management can falter at peak times.
Fogo de Chão delivers solid churrasco execution with strong food quality and an appealing waterfront setting that make it competitive with respected local steakhouses. However, inconsistent pacing and doneness between visits, combined with isolated food safety concerns around poultry handling, prevent a higher grade. Peak-time service delays and occasional quality lapses mean this works best for diners who plan strategically and accept variability.
One caveat: Peak-time crowding causes long waits even with reservations; plan accordingly