Ever been to an all-you-can eat Brazilian Steakhouse? Fogo De Chao is one of Atlanta’s most upscale Brazilian steakhouses and it just opened it’s second location in Dunwoody. Ready to drools guys? I am going to give you all a little disclaimer now this next review should not be read on an empty stomach, so read at your own risk. Ok? Check out why your next Atlanta meal should be here.
Well Kiwi The Foodie is back (yes that’s my food alter ego) and I got a chance to review the new Fogo De Chao location in Dunwoody,GA. Now this is a special place and I have always wanted to dine here. This is not your average restaurant at all. Fogo De Chao is an upscale Brazilian steakhouse that is an all you can eat dining experience. I wouldn’t call it a buffet at all, because it’s not. This is for all of my meat lovers out there (so if you are vegetarian and/or vegan sorry). There is a salad bar so if you don’t eat meat, you will have options I do want to put that out there.
I have always wanted to go here, its a perfect date night place. I had ex-boyfriends and people I’ve dated stated they would take me here in the past, and somehow we never made. It’s romantic, its classy, but most importantly its an experience!
What is cute about this place is that there is a separate bar/cockatail area called Bar Fogo. You come here to start off on your Brazilian-inspired small plates, cocktails, wines, and beers before you get seated. Can we say new happy hour spot? It was so cute.
THE BRAZILIAN MARTINI – Bringing you the best of Brazil with VEEV Açaí Spirit, mango purée, passion fruit juice, Brazilian orange juice, limes and Brazilian guaraná extract.
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Six – plump jumbo shrimp served on ice with a spicy malagueta cocktail sauce.
PASSIONATE CAIPIRINHA – Brazil’s national cocktail with a passionate appeal.
This was my cocktail of choice for the night. It was so different than anything I ever tasted. Definitely a taste of Brazil a blend of exotic and citrus flavors. This will be my go-to drink when I return to Fogo De Chao.
This is the Salad Bar section. So before your meat presentation arrives, you can get an array of fresh salad options and veggies. Design your own plate by handpicking a mix of crisp vegetables and salads.I was very impressed with the options, so if you are going to skip the meat selections you will not be disappointed. Honestly this could of been my dinner, it was so many options – but I had to save room for the Meat Show (my own term lol).
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD (SEASONAL) – Oven-roasted butternut squash tossed with cranberries, feta and a touch of honey.
This is only my second time having butternut squash in my life and I am sold. Fogo De Chao’s option from the marketplace was so delicious. I am literally drooling at the thought right now because it was so good. There were other soup options, but hands down you should try this!
Once you are seated at your table you can opt to get some of Fogo De Chao’s house wine. I tried their red wine blend and it was smooth. Next time I will order some to go home for my collection (to order home, you must open it on location).
So what makes Fogo De Chao a unique dining experience is the non-stop food serving. They give each person a double sided colored coaster that will be green and red on either side. Green is for ‘Yes,Please’ keeping serving me. This means you will have numerous servers coming to you constantly bringing you different meat selections for you to try. They literally will not stop until you flip it over to red. Red obviously means stop. Make sure you flip it over as you are eating, because I forgot at one point and they still kept coming. I felt a little gluttonous but so worth it lol.
THE MEAT PRESENTATION
Seasoned Leg of Lamb
My favorite selection of meat for the night. I got several cuts of this lamb. The way it was marinated and seasoned, I got more than seconds and thirds. When I return I know this is the one I will be requesting multiple times.
So as you can see its a variety of beef, lamb, chicken and pork. I am so happy I go to try so many varieties except for the pork. I don’t eat pork, and when I let my servers know that Im opting out, they made sure not to continue to serve me any. They also pay attention to which type of meat cooking you like. Medium Well for me each time. As long as your green ‘Yes,Please’ coaster was turned upright they would continue to serve and present you with meat. After a while I had to stop myself because I knew my eyes were beating my stomach. I definitely was full from all of the tastings. Never had so many meat options for dinner.
Turtle Cheesecake
And then I had the nerve to want to get dessert after. How did I ever find the room. Well I am a cheesecake girl and I had to try their Turtle Cheesecake. As you can see from the photo it is plated very pretty, but I promise you the taste will blow you away. I made a great choice choosing this cheesecake flavor and I enjoyed every bite. I enjoyed this so much when I finished it, I was made I didn’t have anymore.
There are Fogo De Chao chains in multiple locations across the nation. This is the second location in Atlanta. If you come to Atlanta, please try out this Fogo De Chao location in the Dunwoody area. I would highly recommend this location if you are looking for a romantic night out or a chic birthday celebration. Full Churrasco Experience :Includes Market Table & Feijoada Bar Lunch $34.95pp/Dinner $46.50.
Fogo De Chao | Dunwoody Location Address
4671 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE, Dunwoody, GA 30338
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That butternut squash looks amazing and I am drooling just LOOKING at your photos! And cheers to your drink of choice, which would be mine as well! What a fun and yummy night!
I have never been to a Brazilian steak house but i definitely want to now! This place looks so quaint and those drinks look amazingly refreshing and the food of course mouth watering. I would love to try that salad bar.
That turtle cheesecake though! Oh my goodness. I live in the Northwest and would be willing to make a trip across the country just to eat here one time. Between the cocktails, beautifully cooked meat, the shrimp and the dessert, I’m ready to leave on a red eye tonight.
It does look like a classy place for a romantic dinner. That’s nice they although the meat is the star of the show, they also have a nice spread for vegetarians. I’d definitely love to finish off the meal with that cheesecake!
I have never been to a place like this but it looks like everything is delicious! The butternut squash salad sounds really tasty, its one if my favorite things to eat!
I’ve been wanting to take my husband to our local location. I’m not much of a meat eater, but the salad bar and cheesecake would be plenty for me! Sounds like we both would have lots of options!
I love that it has a separate bar and cocktail area. The cuisine that is served at this restaurant looks delectable and perfect for any meat lover like my husband.
I’ve definitely never been to a restaurant like this! That is VERY cool. The food presentation is unparalleled it looks like! I hope there is one like this near me. 🙂
I just finished eating and I’m still drooling. This looks so freaking delicious. I’ve not been to Fogo but I’ve been to another place with the same concept. The food was really good, but my gut was heavy. lol
I’ve only been to our local Brazilian steak house once, and fortunately we had a cool waiter who told us to wait until they bring out the better cuts of meat before we get full. He was right! They brought out the filet mignon last! I’d go back again especially when they do restaurant week since it’s less expensive.
I have never been to an all you can eat Brazilian Steakhouse, but I think that needs to change! That food looks amazing.
I’ve been to a Brazilian steakhouse but never one this nice. Fogo de Chao looks absolutely amazing!
I read it on an empty stomach. I should have listened. I feel like driving hours now just to eat there haha!
This looks like a really nice restaurant. All the food and the drinks look great.
Oh my word, this place is beautiful! The food all looks delicious, I have got to visit this place sometime.
Wow, that meat looks amazing. I could definitely see myself eating here and loving it.
That butternut squash looks amazing and I am drooling just LOOKING at your photos! And cheers to your drink of choice, which would be mine as well! What a fun and yummy night!
The protein looks fantastic and your photos make it look delicious! I would definitely have a big glass of can to go with this meal!
I have never been to a Brazilian steak house but i definitely want to now! This place looks so quaint and those drinks look amazingly refreshing and the food of course mouth watering. I would love to try that salad bar.
That turtle cheesecake though! Oh my goodness. I live in the Northwest and would be willing to make a trip across the country just to eat here one time. Between the cocktails, beautifully cooked meat, the shrimp and the dessert, I’m ready to leave on a red eye tonight.
My husband would be all over this! Great glimpse of the incredible meals!
I would love to visit this restaurant. Can’t wait to try their foods.Looks so delicious and the liquors sounds good to taste.
All these food looks yummy! I would love to visit this place right now!
Oh my goodness this is like one of our very favorite places to eat. Although you need to make sure you go with an empty stomach!
It does look like a classy place for a romantic dinner. That’s nice they although the meat is the star of the show, they also have a nice spread for vegetarians. I’d definitely love to finish off the meal with that cheesecake!
Wow, those are some nice looking cuts of meat! I’ve never been to a Brazilian steak house before. I’m not even sure we have one near by.
Your pictures are stunning! This place looks amazing! One day!
I have never been to a place like this but it looks like everything is delicious! The butternut squash salad sounds really tasty, its one if my favorite things to eat!
Yum it all looks amazing, especially that turtle cheesecake. The place looks amazing too so very fancy and comfortable! I like!
Oh, I just love that place. It’s almost a good thing that’s it’s kind of expensive, or I’d eat myself into a heart attack pretty quickly.
Such a beautiful restaurant and amazing looking food! Wish there was one in my area for sure!
I would love to eat at Fogo de Chao. It looks spectacular. The presentation of the food is really nice, and everything looks cooked very well.
Oh!!! We have one in Orlando and it’s been on my list to try!!
I love this place and introduced this place to my husband, we’re going back for a Christmas party this year! Best place to eat!
I’ve been wanting to take my husband to our local location. I’m not much of a meat eater, but the salad bar and cheesecake would be plenty for me! Sounds like we both would have lots of options!
I have never been to a restaurant like this but have always wanted to go to one! Those drinks look fantastic!
I love that it has a separate bar and cocktail area. The cuisine that is served at this restaurant looks delectable and perfect for any meat lover like my husband.
I am planning on going here for my birthday next month! There’s one in Philly!
I’ve definitely never been to a restaurant like this! That is VERY cool. The food presentation is unparalleled it looks like! I hope there is one like this near me. 🙂
That roasted butternut squash seems delicious! Actually everything at this restaurant looks amazingly delicious.
The lamb and the cheesecake look like absolute winners!
It wouls be so fun trying all these different foods! I mist say, that dessert would probably be my favorite part! 😀
Wow this restaurant looks so delicious! I wish we lived closer to it!
I just finished eating and I’m still drooling. This looks so freaking delicious. I’ve not been to Fogo but I’ve been to another place with the same concept. The food was really good, but my gut was heavy. lol
This all looks soooo good! I had to stop reading so I could look up the nearest location and plan a trip. Thanks fo sharing!
I’ve only been to our local Brazilian steak house once, and fortunately we had a cool waiter who told us to wait until they bring out the better cuts of meat before we get full. He was right! They brought out the filet mignon last! I’d go back again especially when they do restaurant week since it’s less expensive.
I LOVE Fogo de Chao! I am a meat eater and that place speaks to my soul! LOL!!!
I haven’t been and now adding to the list. Didn’t know about the salad bar. Nice review.
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Look at all that yummy food. I want to eat there ASAP!
All of the food looks so good. I will have to take my mom they next time I go to visit her. She doesn’t live to far from Atlanta.
The dessert might be my favorite part too. My husband would love all that meat!!
I have never been to a Brazilian Steakhouse before. The food looks amazing. I will have to see if there is a location close to me.