Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Schaumburg, IL.
Fogo de Chão is a popular Brazilian restaurant known for its traditional churrasco-style dining experience and locations across the United States. This was my first time visiting Fogo de Chão, and I was excited to finally experience what makes this restaurant so popular. After my visit, I can confidently say that it has become one of my favourite dining experiences of the year. The food was outstanding, the service was attentive, and the elegant décor created a beautiful atmosphere from the moment I walked through the door.
The restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat dining experience, with premium roasted meats carved and served directly at your table. Along with the meats, guests can enjoy a comprehensive salad bar, delicious side dishes, and bite-sized appetizers throughout the meal. There was so much variety to choose from that every part of the dining experience felt exciting and satisfying.
The combination of freshly prepared food, generous portions, and the lively atmosphere made the evening feel like much more than a typical restaurant visit. It's a great option for a special occasion, a night out with friends, or anyone looking to experience Brazilian-style dining.
My evening at Fogo de Chão was enjoyable from start to finish, and I'm excited to share the details of my visit with you. Below, you'll find my full experience, including the menu, pricing, drinks, food, service, and everything you should know before visiting Fogo de Chão.
Fogo de Chão
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PASSIONATE CAIPIRINHA
Silver Cachaça, passion fruit, limes. 370 cal text goes here
I love to try a new drink whenever I visit a restaurant for the first time. Fogo's drink menu consists of beer, wine, cocktails, and Brazilian bebidas. I ended up trying the PASSIONATE CAIPIRINHA and will give it a solid 7/10.
The first one was made well, the passion fruit was tasty, and the mixture was very balanced. I ordered a second one, but it didn’t quite match the quality of the first. Overall, the drink is delicious and has a unique flavour. The cost for this drink was $10 before taxes.
All Day Bar Fogo Features
The Churrasco Experience
For more than a century, the Culinary Art of Churrasco, or cooking over an open flame, has been skillfully mastered by the Gaucho Chefs of Brazil. Our Gauchos carefully butcher, simply season and fire-roast each cut to seal in the natural flavours, producing a salty bark and creating a unique and unforgettable culinary experience. -Fogo de Chão
Market Table and Brazilian sides.
The first thing that they bring out are complimentary sides straight to your table. These are in addition to the full salad bar that is available during dinner. Some of those sides are cheese puffs, plantains, yuca fries, and cheesy bread with hot honey.
"The sides that I enjoyed the most were the cheesy bread with honey and the fried plantain with yuca fries."
The Churrasco Experience
Now for the exciting part. Fogo de Chão offers two different dinner options; we ended up choosing the "Full Churrasco" at a cost of $65 per person. After sampling the side dishes, we hit the salad bar. The open salad bar has a spread of fresh veggies, various salads, cheese, fresh deli meats, soups, and breads. I started off with a fresh Caesar salad topped with dressing, prosciutto, and cheese.
The salad bar gets a solid 9/10. Everything was very fresh and tasty. Another great thing about the menu at Fogo De Chao is that it also offers entrees that can be ordered directly from the menu. They offer various seafood items on the starter menu and premium steaks and chicken dishes for the entrees. I ended up getting a few plates from the salad bar, and I thoroughly enjoyed everything. If there is one thing I recommend, it would be the salads and deli meats.
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The experience that made Fogo famous. Enjoy continuous tableside carving of premium Brazilian cuts like signature Picanha (prime part of top sirloin), Fraldinha (bottom sirloin), and Roasted Chicken, Bone-in Ribeye, Filet, Lamb Chops, and more.
Includes Market Table and Brazilian sides.
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In addition to the Full Churrasco, enjoy your choice of enhancement (Butter-Bathed™ Lobster Tail, Black Truffle Butter, All Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, or Roasted Bone Marrow) and a decadent dessert.
Prices are subject to change; check the official website for more details.
Fogo de Chão Menu
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Roasted Meats
Brazilian cuts like signature Picanha (prime part of top sirloin), Fraldinha (bottom sirloin), and Roasted Chicken, Bone-in Ribeye, Filet, Lamb Chops, and more.
.Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
The way Fogo de Chão serves its meats is one of the most unique parts of the dining experience. Each guest receives a flip card at the table, allowing you to let the servers know when you're ready for more meat. Once you're ready, the servers come around with different cuts and carve the meat directly onto your plate. It makes the meal feel interactive and keeps the food coming throughout your visit.
I'm not usually a big fan of red meat, but I have to admit that the roasted beef was incredible. It was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and cooked to perfection. I also really enjoyed the chicken legs and bacon-wrapped sirloin, which were both flavourful and satisfying. My least favourite was the chicken breast. While it wasn't bad, I found the flavour a little bland and thought it could have used more seasoning.
Overall, my experience at Fogo de Chão was excellent. The combination of the food, attentive service, unique dining experience, and beautiful décor made it a memorable evening. The $65 price point is certainly an investment, and I wouldn't consider it an everyday meal, but I do think it's worth visiting for a special occasion or an occasional night out. I had such a great experience that I would happily return to Fogo de Chão again.
Address: 1950 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Thursday11 AM–10 PM
Friday11 AM–10:30 PM
Saturday11 AM–10:30 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
Monday11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday11 AM–10 PM
Menu: fogodechao.com
