Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

November 3, 2025

We had an amazing experience at Fogo de Chão! The food was fantastic as always, but our waiter, Evan, truly made the night exceptional. He was incredibly attentive, friendly, and personable. He was always checking in at the right times and making sure we had everything we needed. His great smile and positive energy made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Evan also gave excellent recommendations on drinks, food, and dessert every suggestion was spot on! It’s clear he takes real pride in his work and cares about his guests’ experience. Outstanding service, delicious food, and a great atmosphere. Huge thanks to Evan for making our night special we’ll definitely be back to request him!

October 19, 2025

We chose this popular Brazilian steakhouse to celebrate the visit of a family member from overseas. I was actually returning to this same location after quite a few years. Booking online was straightforward, through OpenTable. Getting a reservation is highly recommended, this restaurant gets very busy even for lunch/brunch. Located at Santana Row in San Jose, best is to park your car in one of the various garages. Free parking for the first 2 hours, then with a minimal hourly fee. The closest garage is less than 2-3 minutes away on foot. We arrived shortly after noon and were greeted by a welcoming staff. The steakhouse opens at 11:30am but was already very busy. Seated within minutes at a central table two rows away from the large salad bar. The main dining room is large with minimalistic decoration and dark lighting. Our friendly waitress handed over the menus with a wine list and explained the Churrasco and other options. We started with excellent cocktails (very affordable, other places take note!), before enjoying the typical appetizers and servings from the salad bar. Then it was time to start the main feast of the various cuts brought to the table. Chicken, pork, lamb, beef, sausages, grilled cheese to name a few. Excellent quality, well seasoned, very tasty and delicious. Most choices available as medium rare, medium, or well done depending on the cut. An endless stream of meat delicacies. Yummy! The servers were all attentive and very friendly. Our waitress checked on us several times. We spent almost 3 hours at a leisurely pace. What an enjoyable time. Highly recommended!

October 19, 2025

Great service! Awesome verity of salads, and meats. They have a few levels for dinner options, which will determine the cuts you will get. The lowest option will give you apx. 7-8 (?) different options, where I found the bottom sirloin (pictured) the best - flavorful and tender. Chicken also had great smoky flavor, and the picania and sausage were also good. The pork chop was my least favorite cut. I’m sure going with the higher options, where you’ll get premium cuts like fillet and ribeye will add some satisfaction to your dinner, but with the additional premium obviously. You’ll do the math if it’s worth it… bottom line - a great dinner! Great service! Come hungry! And you’ll definitely come out satisfied!

November 3, 2025

The place had such a pleasant vibe and the food came out perfectly prepared. Everything tasted great and was served just right. Our server Bryant truly stood out — friendly, attentive, and super fast. Definitely a 10 out of 10 experience, I’ll be coming back for sure!

August 17, 2025

Celebrating a very important milestone with my partner, we decided to have a really nice, and intimate dinner at Fogo de Chão. To keep the review straightforward, the overall experience was great. Reserving a table online is definitely the way to go. Especially when the lines can get long, the convenience of saving your spot for your party online is worth it. The salad/ charcuterie bar was a great experience to start with. Afterwards, the chimichurri experience was great as well. The food was cooked to perfection and met all our expectations and standards when dinning at an establishment. A perfect way to celebrate our special day. Also, special thanks to Bryant, Teresa, and Brian for making our experience here extra memorable!