Fogo de Chão in New York City offers an authentic Brazilian steakhouse experience, known for its continuous tableside service of fire-roasted meats (Churrasco). Located in Midtown Manhattan, just steps from MoMA, it features an elegant ambiance across three stunning levels, including a lounge area. It's described as a culinary paradise for meat lovers, providing an outstanding value for its quality and variety.
Customers consistently praise Fogo de Chão for its excellent food, amazing variety of perfectly cooked meats, and consistently great service. The staff is frequently described as friendly, attentive, and professional. The Market Table is highlighted as a delicious and extensive offering, even for those not opting for the full Churrasco experience. The ambiance is considered elegant and suitable for various occasions, from date nights to family dinners and larger groups. Some minor criticisms included staff not always speaking English, occasional billing issues, and specific dishes like feijoada being too salty or lentil soup too bland.
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This Fogo de Chão location in Midtown Manhattan was the brand's first restaurant in New York City. The company also has a seventh New York restaurant located at the World Trade Center.
The restaurant is ideal for any event, including family lunches, special birthday dinners, date nights, and gatherings with friends or larger groups. Lunch hours are 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM on weekdays and 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM on weekends, offering a Market Table & Feijoada Bar option for a lower price.
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If you are looking for a dining experience that is exceptional from start to finish, I cannot recommend Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse enough.
From the moment we walked in, the ambience immediately set the tone—elegant, warm, and lively without being overwhelming. It felt like the kind of place where every detail is intentional, creating the perfect environment for a memorable meal.
The service was absolutely outstanding. The staff was attentive, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. Every team member made sure our experience was seamless—checking in just enough to make us feel cared for while allowing us to truly enjoy the evening.
And the food? Simply amazing. Every cut of meat was perfectly seasoned and expertly prepared. The continuous tableside service brought an incredible variety of flavors, each one better than the last. The market table was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully presented, adding even more depth to an already incredible meal.
What truly stood out was that excellence carried through every moment of the experience—from the first greeting to the final bite. It’s rare to find a place where the food, atmosphere, and service all shine at the highest level, but this restaurant delivered on every front.
An unforgettable dining experience. We will absolutely be back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I highly recommended for anyone who appreciates phenomenal food and first-class hospitality.
Fogo de Chao - New York, New York - is becoming one of my favorite Brazilian restaurants. I attended a Pediatric conference at the Hilton, and during the lunch break, I went to Fogo de Chao. My experience there really stuck with me; the Manhattan location is neck-and-neck with the Ipanema restaurant that closed. The atmosphere and service made the meal memorable, and sharing that personal moment makes me think it could bring similar joy to others. There is nothing like being served by a Brazilian waiter. Of course, he knew that I have Portuguese/Brazilian ethnicity. He did the typical Latino thing when your elders tried to get you to speak your native language. Of course, I mispronounced a few words, which he corrected. It was too cute...lol.
I ordered the Market Table & Feijoada Bar and added one meat. Of course, I had a caipirinha, which was great!. The waiter brought me some mashed potatoes, plantains, and yucca fries. How did he know I like plantains and yucca fries?..lmao
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I did not have enough time for dessert; I was only allowed 1.5 hr for lunch. So, I briskly walked back to the Hilton, and of course, someone else was sitting in my seat. However, my lunch was worth the trouble of being misplaced. I spent $60.00 for lunch.
On the second day of the conference, where did I have lunch? Can you guess?
Feeling hungry after a nice stroll at the MoMA? Well, directly across the street from the museum is Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse. Just because it's a steakhouse in mid-town Manhattan doesn't mean you have to break the bank. Fogo has one thing on the menu that should fit the bill: Market Table & Feijoada Bar. OYCE for $20 if you come during their lunch hours which are 11:30-3pm during weekdays and 11:30-2pm on weekends.
The salad bar was splendid. I must have sampled at least 90% of their offerings. Everything was so colorful, delish and healthful, making me relatively guilt-free while committing gluttony. There were so many recipes I rarely have the opportunity to experience, yet here they were - all at the same bar. I particularly enjoyed the roasted zucchini, pickled tomato, greens with roasted pears, and persimmons.
For those who require animal protein, smoked salmon and chicken salad were available, as well as pork at the Feijoda bar. Speaking of which, I wasn't a fan of that section. The Feijoda was too salty while the lentil soup was too bland.
The ambiance was elegant and staff were professional. There were a few issues for me personally: none of the staff replenishing the food spoke English, they had to correct my bill twice, and the person who answered my call was scripted and mechanical - I might as well talk to a bot.
This place is excellent! The meat is perfectly cooked and the staff is amazing! They are very fast and friendly—especially Pablo; he was great as our waiter. We rated the meat cuts and concluded that the pork belly was the best! It is super tasty; the ribeye and picanha were great too!
It is very elegant, perfect for a date or dining with the family
We had a nice experience, the wait staff was very friendly and helpful. They have a decent size salad bar to graze. The tiny cheesy bread and cooked bananas were yummy.
