Fogo de Chao - San Diego

4.1

3921 Reviews

$30 and under

Brazilian

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2 people

Mar 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 83 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
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Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Brazilian, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 338-0500
Website
https://fogodechao.com/location/san-diego/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Big Groups, Big Perks
Private party contact
Our Sales Manager: (619) 208-8125

Location
668 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighbourhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
Cross Street
G Street and 6th Avenue
Parking details
Valet parking is available during lunch hours Monday through Friday for $15.00, Saturday & Sunday Brunch for $18.00, and Dinner all days of the week for $18. Limited metered parking is located in the Gaslamp Quarter. Also available are paid parking lots and garages around the area (fees vary).
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Dinner
US$119.00 per person
Mar 20, 2025 only
Join us for a four-course dinner featuring Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars of Napa Valley. Savor classically beautiful wines including KARIA Chardonnay, AVETA Sauvignon Blanc, FAY & ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon—each paired perfectly with chef-curated courses like Roasted Napa Cabbage Salad, Lamb Picanha, Wagyu Porterhouse and more.
VIK 100-Point Vintage Wine Dinner
US$119.00 per person
Apr 24, 2025 only
Join us for a four-course chef-curated dining experience, featuring world-class South American wines from VIK Winery. Explore the bright La Piu Belle Rosé, along with elevated reds including Milla Cala & La Piu Belle Cabernet Sauvignon, and the 100-point award-winning 2021 VIK Red Blend — perfectly paired with perfectly paired with Fresh Branzino, Lamb Chops, Wagyu New York Strip, and more.

Private dining

Offers

All-Day Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.,Mon - Thu - 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Fri - 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.,Sat - 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Join us at Bar Fogo for All-Day Happy Hour featuring $5 beers, $8 South American wines, and $10 Brazilian-inspired cocktails. Pair your drinks with savory $6 bar bites, including Queijo Assado, Saucy Legs, Seasonal Hummus, or indulge in our fresh, in-house ground $10 Picanha Burger, available every day from opening to close.

Popular dishes

Sized to share. Served with Brazilian Malagueta cocktail sauce and fresh lemon.
Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$27.00
Six poached shrimp.
Seafood TowerUS$112.00
Split cold-water lobster tails, full lobster claws, jumbo shrimp, snow crab legs, green-lipped mussels.
Chilled Lobster & ShrimpUS$48.00
Two lobster claws, one split lobster tail, four jumbo shrimp.

Churrasco

Continuous tableside service of fire-roasted cuts including Picanha, Filet, Lamb Chops, Ribeye, Chicken and more; family-style Brazilian sides; and Brunch Market Table
ChurrascoUS$50.00

Add an Indulgent Cut

Sized to share for four or more. Enhance your dining experience by adding one of our premium cuts to your Churrasco Experience.
Roasted Bone MarrowUS$26.00
Crispy toasts, chimichurri.
Wagyu NY Strip*US$150.00
20oz. premium graded.
Wagyu Ancho (Ribeye)*US$160.00
24oz. premium graded Ribeye.
Tomahawk Ancho*US$105.00
(Ribeye)36oz. long-bone ribeye, dry-aged 42 days.
Whole Branzino*US$85.00
2lb. fresh fish, fire-roasted and carved tableside.
Wagyu Porterhouse*US$165.00
30oz. premium graded, aged for 21 days.

Entrées | Select Cut

Includes Brunch Market Table and Brazilian side dishes. Select entrées available à la carte. | Continuous service of one fire-roasted cut, carved tableside.
Picanha*US$38.00
Fraldinha*US$38.00
Lamb Picanha*US$38.00
Bisteca de PorcoUS$38.00
FrangoUS$37.00

Entrées | Brunch Market Table

Includes Brunch Market Table and Brazilian side dishes. Select entrées available à la carte.
Brunch Market TableUS$35.00
Fresh seasonal salads, exotic vegetables, imported cheeses, cured meats, seasonal soup, and more. Brunch Features include Braised Beef Rib Hash, Made-to-Order Omelets, Bolo de Fubá, Belgian Waffles, Brazilian Sausage, and more.

Entrées

Includes Brunch Market Table and Brazilian side dishes. Select entrées available à la carte.
Pan-Seared Salmon*US$41.00
Topped with chimichurri. Served with grilled asparagus.
Cauliflower SteakUS$39.00
Oven roasted with a parmesan crust and basil sauce with warm chickpea salad.
Chilean Sea BassUS$46.00
Topped with papaya vinaigrette. Served with grilled asparagus.
Roasted Veggie Power BowlUS$36.00
Vegan and gluten free, served with chimichurri spinach rice.
Seared Tofu and Sesame Black Bean PastaUS$40.00
Vegan and gluten free, tossed with carrot ginger-sesame dressing.

Brunch Cocktails

Passion Fruit MimosaUS$10.00
Fogo Bloody MaryUS$11.00
Rosé, Montes, CherubUS$8.00
Prosecco, La MarcaUS$12.25

Brazilian Inspired Beverages

Brazilian LimonadaUS$5.75
Guaraná AntarcticaUS$4.95
Paradise SpritzUS$5.50
Pineapple Mint LemonadeUS$5.00

What 3,921 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4Service
4Ambience
3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fogo de Chão in San Diego offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food and great service." The "service here is excellent," and guests enjoy a "wide variety of meats" and a pleasant atmosphere. However, there are occasional issues with the reservation system and seating times. Overall, Fogo de Chão is "a must visit" for special occasions.

3,921 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful! Never fails to be a good time with great food.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service and ambiance were all top notch. I feel they should have a price for children though as they don’t eat nearly enough to warrant the $67.5 That’s probably why we were the only group I saw with children. 🤷🏼‍♂️😂🎉
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Maryanne
San Diego7 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Slow to get seated, terrible non existence service, barely could get any meat, fresh plates. Salad bar ok- not very many options there any more. Going down hill. Had to ask fo the side dishes that come with the meal.
Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded on March 11, 2025
We're sorry that your experience with us didn't meet expectations. It's concerning to hear about the challenges you encountered with the service and offerings. We value your feedback and would like to understand more. Please reach out through our website contact form so we can address your concerns and work towards a better experience. Thank you.
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JoeL
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly staff and great food! The food keeps coming!
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Daniel
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience food was phenomenal. Great time great service.
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Roman
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience had a dinner reception for my wedding food was great and served very fast maybe too fast lol, But I had a wonderful dinner Charm was my waitress and did a fantastic job probably the best waitress I had in a long time was always there attending was very kind to my grandmother made her a personal designed desert for her anniversary, If anyone comes to this restaurant I hope you have the chance to have Charm as your waitress.
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Chris
San Francisco5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The wait staff was very attentive All of the service was prompt and friendly. Getting drinks, the service was too slow. The food was well seasoned and delicious. One of our party is vegetarian, his experience was very complimentary. The hot bar and salad bar was well stocked and very good.
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Jake
Seattle5 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Went for son's birthday on a Saturday night. It was very busy and hopping so take my words lightly. The food is pretty good and for the price definitely worth it. the carvers were very busy. We didn't get visited by the good stuff very often. But it's a Sat night so we get it. The only thing that was meh was the service. Subpar at best.
Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded on March 3, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience, Jake. We regret that the service didn't meet expectations during your son's birthday celebration. Your feedback is important, and our team aims to provide attentive service no matter how busy it gets. Please reach out via our website contact form so we can discuss further and enhance your future visits. Thank you.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Thank you so much for the lovely service. We had a great time.
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal1 review
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
They asked us to leave three times once food was seeved, but less than 90 minute meal!
Fogo de Chao - San DiegoResponded on March 3, 2025
We're sorry to hear about your experience. Our team aims to provide a welcoming atmosphere for all our guests. We'd appreciate the chance to address your concerns. Please reach out through the contact form on our website so we can discuss this further. Thank you.
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FAQs

Fogo de Chao - San Diego offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 338-0500.

Fogo de Chao - San Diego is rated 4.1 stars by 3921 OpenTable diners.

Fogo de Chao - San Diego does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.