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Fogo de Chao

645 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN (Downtown)
612-338-1344
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Ranked #13 of 938 restaurants in Minneapolis
Price range: RM145 - RM145
Cuisines: Brazilian, South American, Steakhouse
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Good for: Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Buffet, After-hours, Private Dining
Neighbourhood: Downtown
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Eden Prairie, Minnesota
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25 reviews 25 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Fogo de Chao is a Brazilian Steakhouse that uses the Gaucho way of roasting meat over open fire. They serve 15 cuts of neat -- steak, chicken, pork, and lamb -- prepared a variety of ways. Hint: keep a Brochure/menu so when the servers come by and offer you a cut you can better identify the offering. You can also... More

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minnesota
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31 reviews 31 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Service by the gauncho's was fun. Service was very quick and attentive. Selection on the salad bar was nice. Of course the meat was all you can eat, but for the price I wasn't impressed with the meat quality. None of the meat was of the quality you can get at many steakhouses for the same or less price. Really,... More

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Mw
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

The food and service was OUTSTANDING! We went for lunch as the noon prices were much lower (I was told 1/2 the price) of the dinner prices with the same menu. The selections of meats (served on skewers by gaucho chefs) was outstanding and their "salad bar" was beyond belief. Never had to wait for service..they were friendly and on... More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

You know it's been too long since you've been somewhere when you have to write about it to keep yourself sane. Fogo is the place to be, and that place for me. Start yourself with an all you can eat salad bar, or if you're smart you'll get right down to business. I personally love the salad bar but it... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Lots and Lots of meat. Their salad bar is extremely well stocked and it is pretty well worth the visit. It is always best to visit here with a group or a business meeting.

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Owatonna, Minnesota
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59 reviews 59 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We went as a guest which was great in itself. But I personally could never eat 50.00 worth of meat :( I enjoyed the salad bar everything was very fresh. But I don't enjoy stuffing myself so this place would not be my first choice. If you have a big appetite for fine cuts of meat this is the place... More

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Minnesota
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29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

This restaurant was recommended by our hotel concierge, and a salesman at a Mpls suburb. Fogo de Chao is a Brazilian restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. The food was delicious but we were put off by no pricing information until the bill was presented after eating. It cost $175 for two and we didn't even have any wine with dinner!

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Saint Michael, Minnesota
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40 reviews 40 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Top sirloin, bottom sirloin, rib eye, fillet mignon...wrapped in bacon! You can't go wrong...plus there is that awesome salad bar AND TURTLE CHEESECAKE! A feast fit for a king :-)

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Eyota, Minnesota
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

This place is insane!!! I mean they are not kidding when they say flip this green card in order to keep the meat coming.....We had literally three waiters coming from all directions. I had meat options one after another I was so frustrated on decision making and deciding if I had too much food on my plate that I had... More

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Wisconsin
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103 reviews 103 reviews
58 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

First time here...$49.50 each for the meal...incredible salad bar & 16 different cuts of meat. If your card is on Green, the waiters continue to offer delicious cuts of various meats until you're ready to burst! Flip your card to Red for a break... I skipped lunch today on purpose as I knew I'd have my fill for supper! Great... More

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