Best Brazilian Restaurants in Design District

This was my third time and my fiancés first time. Every time I come here, I have a great time. Great food energetic and attentive but not overbearing staff and a great view. This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Dallas.

Brought my girlfriend to this lovely venue for Valentine’s Day and to also celebrate her birthday. We had a reservation at 8:15 PM but because it was Valentine’s Day, I knew we had to wait a little bit longer. We waited an additional 45 minutes to an hour, but was sad immediately, and the server greeted us With warmth and knowledge. It was a great experience and thank you.

There’s a reason Fogo is a Dallas founded (first geography in the US) icon. It is an amazing establishment that meets all your lofty expectations of a place like this. The Legacy West location and details in one of their flagship restaurants under their HQ is amazing. The city lights and amazing LVMH/Richemont/Kering brands line the steet with glitsy window displays. Prices are currently $64/person for Market Table and open churrasqueira). The food is excellent which meets expectations at that price point and the aura of Fogo. I’d pick Fogo over most other standard steakhouse in Dallas. There are lots of inspired upstart Brazilian Steakhouses building on the laurels of the founding team at Fogo (no thanks to Bain Capital). You’re paying about 10–15% more than other similar places. So just know you can get equally good food for slightly less in a more modest venue. Just be aware you’re paying for the name, their expensive real estate in Legacy, and Private equity returns (owned by Bain Capital). Nonetheless - I love its Dallas origins and what that founding team have done and sold/exited their amazing concept. I’d encourage folks to check out Fogo in addition to others like 12 cuts.

Great atmosphere, excellent cuts of meat, very professional and attentive waiter. Very good experience overall. Just one thing to mention, it was my first time here and according to the website lunch costs around $30 and we went at noon. When we paid they charged us like a dinner and that's almost double. I asked the waiter and he told me that was the correct price but nowhere on the website or in the entry did he show that clarification, especially to have things clear from the beginning.

Our sever, Fernando, was absolutely amazing and all of the staff was so friendly. The food was delicious and cocktails were great. We loved coming back and brining a first time guest. We appreciated our visit and look forward to returning soon!