Fogo de Chao - Brea, CA

Fogo de Chao - Brea, CA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Review summary

1. J

   Joe

   Atlanta3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The environment was very nice, and the food and services were excellent.
   

   Is this helpful?

2. A

   Aaron

   Orange County1 review

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   It was fine, but I probably wouldn't go back again. All the food came quickly except for the meat, which was the main reason we went. In the first hour we were there only 4-5 of all the meats came by. By the time we were ready to pay we still hadn't seen all the meats and that was two hours into the meal. We also ordered two drinks and those never arrived.
   

   Fogo de Chao - Brea, CAResponded 3 days ago

   Aaron, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry the cuts and drinks didn't meet your expectations during your visit. We’d like to understand more about your experience and how we can improve. Please contact us through our website form so we can address your concerns. Thank you.
   

   Is this helpful?

3. J

   Jessica lynn

   Los Angeles1 review

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   The service was disappointingly slow, and the staff lacked the personality and enthusiasm one would expect from a restaurant charging $71 per person. The buffet selection was underwhelming—while the quality of the meats was excellent, the meat servers seemed to favor certain tables, leaving others waiting far too long. The ambiance was overwhelmingly loud due to the open-concept layout, giving the space more of a food hall feel than that of a high-end dining experience. For a meal that totaled nearly $500, the service and overall experience fell far short of expectations.
   

   Is this helpful?

4. i

   irene VIP

   Palm Springs1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

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

   They crowd too many tables together. Our waitress was pleasant and patient but we felt a little neglected by the meat servers. Also, the produce bar needed freshening more frequently. The soup was barely warm. Be mindful that parking is a problem and on busy nights you may have to use the valet ($10). All said, it’s still a decent place to go with a large group.
   

   Fogo de Chao - Brea, CAResponded on April 15, 2025

   Irene, thank you for sharing your thoughts. We're pleased to hear the waitress was pleasant and appreciate your note about the restaurant atmosphere. Our team is eager to address your feedback and enhance your experience. Please connect with us via our website contact form, so we can make your next visit more enjoyable. Thank you.
   

   Is this helpful?

5. S

   Summer

   Las Vegas1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

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

   It was our first time dinning here and it exceeded our expectations. The service was top-notch. Everybody was so nice our server. Marta was great and all the meat boys were fabulous. We will definitely be back 
   

   Is this helpful?

6. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Orange County2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

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

   The marker bar was totally picked over and didn’t look clean. The food was very average. Won’t be back.
   

   Fogo de Chao - Brea, CAResponded on April 15, 2025

   It's disappointing that your visit didn't meet expectations. We value cleanliness and quality, so your feedback about the Market Table and food is concerning. We'd appreciate the opportunity to address this directly. Please reach out via our website contact form so we can work toward a better experience. Thank you.
   

   Is this helpful?

7. R

   Raymond

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

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

   A regular spot with respectable frequent deals. Always good service and high quality food in a classy setting
   

   Is this helpful?

8. M

   Mary

   Orange County1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

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

   Came here for our anniversary. Our server was super nice. He asked which meat we wanted and they were able to get my lamb chop and picanha. We both got the indulgent churrasco, which included 1 choice of enhancement. I got the crab cake which was good if you like crab cake with old bay seasoning and a butter bathed lobster tail which taste like any lobster tail. The cook of the meat was on/off we wanted medium rare for the picanha, which happened in the first round but when we got a second round of picanha it was not medium rare like we wanted but was pretty rare. Some of the meat were a little chewy ( I think it was the bottom sirloin was dry and chewy). But other than that we had good meat in general. The market place with all the veggies are delicious. The palms of heart is my favorite! The We got dessert which was included in the meal we got. The crème brûlée was my least favorite meal. The crème brûlée was very thick and it felt like the dessert was days old. It didn’t have that succulent texture that you would expect from a crème brûlée. My hubby got the molten chocolate and I felt that was really delicious. I would come back but I’ll just do the full churrasco menu. The enchantment is great but I’ll rather order the starters for my seafood. At the end of our meal, the bill took forever. My husband and I waited a bit. Overall 3.85/5 stars
   

   Fogo de Chao - Brea, CAResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you for visiting us for your anniversary, Mary. While we're happy you enjoyed the variety at our Market Table and the molten chocolate dessert, we're sorry the meat and crème brûlée didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us. Please reach out via our website contact form so we can discuss this further. Thank you.
   

   Is this helpful?

9. s

   shannan

   Los Angeles6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

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

   Our first visit was great Our waitress Elizabeth was wonderful…Manager even stopped by ro make sure we were enjoying Our food Thank you for great service
   

   Is this helpful?

10. V

    Veronica

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

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

    It’s the amazing food that keeps me and Kaya Redford coming back for more. We love the service always professional and caring.
    

    Is this helpful?