Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse - Elmhurst, New York

Joy E.

I recently made a reservation for last Friday to celebrate my husband’s birthday. I’m so glad I made the reservation because the restaurant was packed! This was my first time experiencing Fogo so I was very excited. We were seated in the back corner of the restaurant so as it became crowded, I noticed that the servers with the meats didn’t make it to us as often because they were running out of food before getting anywhere near our table. Luckily, our server was incredible and he noticed that I had stopped eating. Despite being incredibly busy, he went out of his way to get the servers to return with the meat option that I was waiting for. To be honest, I really appreciated his attention to detail. His service was exemplary and he deserves all the kudos! We ended up leaving a generous tip and I can’t say how much I appreciate him making the evening so wonderful and memorable! The drinks are very strong and the crème brûlée cheesecake was the perfect ending to the evening! OUR SERVER WAS JJ!!!!
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Sixi M.

Overall, it was a decent experience. The variety of dishes was impressive, and the staff were attentive. Even though my seat was in a quieter corner, they still checked in to make sure I was getting enough meat. I particularly liked the mashed potatoes; they were well seasoned and had a nice texture. The salad bar offered a wide range of options, so most people would likely find something they enjoy. As for the meat, while the servers were generous and enthusiastic, I personally found most of it a bit too rare for my taste, which made some pieces hard to chew. It’s probably more appealing for those who really enjoy meat, but for me, it wasn’t entirely a match.

Nicholas P.

I had an 8:30 PM reservation, but we weren’t seated until 8:50 PM, and when we were finally seated, they placed us in a corner. Unfortunately, this seemed to impact our service experience as well, since food was served to us less frequently than to other tables.

The leather seating was uncomfortably cold, which added to the initial inconvenience. To make matters worse, I noticed a female staff member drop a food clamp on the floor, and instead of getting a new one, she used it to serve broccoli, which was concerning for hygiene reasons. Additionally, a staff member serving meat made eye contact with me, walked past without offering anything, and instead served another table behind us, which made us feel overlooked.

As for the food itself, some of the meats were delicious, but others were disappointingly dry. The quality seemed inconsistent.

That said, one staff member did stand out. He was cheerful, friendly, and engaging, bringing a positive vibe to the room. He was serving chicken drumsticks and made the whole experience a bit better. I’d recommend he be considered for a host position or receive a raise, as he really knows how to connect with customers.

Overall, while there were some highlights, the service was inconsistent, and seating us in a corner led to feeling a bit neglected. Improved attentiveness and consistent quality would make a big difference here.

Tasayu T.

Gotta say this place has all the meats. And a killer Pao de Queso, but don’t fill up on these save the space for the meats! Left here satisfied and feeling guilty about eating so much lol. Great atmosphere and very roomy.

Iryna G.

As usual great experience at this beautiful churrascaria. This location is very clean and neat. Has parking. The food as usual fresh and tasty. Service was great. Mango cocktails sooo good.

Vladislav Z.

Great place! If you like to eat lots lots lots of different kind of meat. They have everything from prime rib to bacon wrapped chicken to steak made out of cheese. Atmosphere is dark and romantic, great for date of food lovers. Kinds personnel and everything is fresh and neat. With food quality and great time you get your money worth.

Jason M.

Great choices at the salad bar. Meats were delicious. Cool atmosphere, sometimes a little dark depending on time of day. I like to clearly see the delicious food I'm eating. Everyone was very friendly in seating us. Will definitely go again.

LaborDan

Option 4: Emphasizing the Bar Experience

"Loved my visit to Fogo de Chão, especially sitting at the bar! The bartenders were knowledgeable and engaging, and I enjoyed watching them work. The lamb chops and bone-in ribeye were outstanding, and the dessert and Irish coffee were the perfect ending. It's a great spot for a solo diner or anyone looking for a lively bar atmosphere with excellent food."