Fogo de Chao - Brea, CA

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   BETTY VIP

   Los Angeles38 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waiters were all the best the service was great and the food excellent like always thank you !
   

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   Janie

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was fresh and delicious, and the service was excellent. We had a good experience for a birthday celebration.
   

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   Adriene

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was excellent. The only thing that could have improved was the selection of meats coming around. We were sitting in the patio area in the very corner and all the Gauchos didn’t make it over. We still left stuffed and the food was very good.
   

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   Patricia

   Alabama1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   My overall experience was good. The very bad part and most importantly was the fact that Fogo de Chao closed down part of the shopping center parking lot and used that closed off part to set up a valet service that charges their customers! By blocking part of the parking lot, it minimized the amount of available spaces and you are basically forced to pay the valet fee. I don’t think this is fair. If anything, Fogo should comp the parking fee with proof of dining, and allow the tips for the valet person. I circled the parking lot three times in hopes of finding a spot but unfortunately it is a very busy shopping area. Anyhow, I hope this is something that can be avoided in the near future. Fogo is not an inexpensive restaurant and adding this parking issue makes it a bit more expensive and unfortunately not as enjoyable.
   

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   StevenA

   Orange County4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall, my experience at the Fogo of Chao of Brea was very good. The quality of the food was excellent and the ambiance was very nice. I imagine it being a whole lot different when night approaches. One thing to note, it's best to go during lunch hours because dinner is chaotic. I wish the establishment was of greater size as the flow of customers is non stop, especially during the weekends, overwhelming the space there is within the restaurant. What I found ricidulous was a row of 2 seater tables by the bar which aren't that big and gets easily crowded by plates that stretches from the end of the bar to (literally) the front door! The two tables closest to the doors is a very awkward area to dine at as there is constant foot traffic and elevated noise levels as people wait to be seated and designated to their tables. It's like people are breathing over your shoulder crowding the area and was the one thing I found to be exaggerated at the restaurant. Other than that, it was a good experience, but I would recommend you come with a party of 3 or more so you can be seated at a 4+ seated table for extra room/space.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Server was great. Hosts didn’t prioritize who checked in first. Parking and valet was challenging, valet incredibly rude
   

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   Gavin VIP

   Miami9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was really great here. It seems like everyone works together. The drinks were amazing and cheap. The food was good.
   

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   Cory

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our group attended the Stags Leap wine pairing and Fogo de Chao did not disappoint. The wines were great, the food was outstanding and the service was excellent. Our server, Timmy, was on point the entire night, as he was very attentive and engaging. Jacob, one of the events managers, took amazing care of our party even arranging an accommodation for a food allergy. Bartenders Morgan and Joel made sure our night out ended well, they were super friendly and professional. We are definitely returning for another event.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Unspecified1 review

   2.0

   Dined on March 19, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   It took almost an hour for us to get the meat portion of our meal. I think the waitresses were changing shifts. Nevertheless, it’s not a good excuse. We would see meat being served around us at other tables. Three of us finally got our beef and then 30 minutes later the other 2 finally got their lamb.
   

   Fogo de Chao - Brea, CAResponded on March 19, 2025

   We're sorry that your experience with us was less than satisfactory. Our team aims to serve each guest efficiently and your feedback will help us improve. We would like to discuss this further to address your concerns. Please reach out through our website's contact form so we can work toward a better experience in the future. Thank you.
   

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    BrendaC

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5

    Kept asking for meats and tables were being passed by us. Same items kept coming.
    

    Fogo de Chao - Brea, CAResponded on March 18, 2025

    We're sorry to hear about your recent visit, Brenda. It's concerning to learn that our team did not meet your expectations with the variety of cuts. We appreciate your feedback and would like to address any concerns you have. Please reach out to us through the contact form on our website so we can work toward enhancing your experience. Thank you.
    

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