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Fogo de Chao - The Wharf, DC, Washington, DC

Fogo de Chao - The Wharf, DC

4.4
4.4
79 Reviews
$30 and under
Brazilian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Now Open! Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (771) 777-3600
  • Website
    https://fogodechao.com/location/washington-dc-the-wharf/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Invite your guests to a truly unique group dining experience! Whether for private dining rooms, or to interact in our main dining areas, Fogo de Chão® is the perfect location for parties of 15 to 150 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Our Sales Manager: (771) 220-0944
  • Location
    698 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
  • Neighborhood
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Carnival Celebration Bar Event

    $29.00 per person

    Feb 27, 2025 only
    Kick off Carnival early at Bar Fogo with your favorite handcrafted Caipirinha flavors and passed-Bar Bites. Enjoy your choice of Traditional, Strawberry Hibiscus, Mango Habanero, or Passion Fruit — crafted with your choice of silver or gold cachaça. Experience these flavors alongside our most beloved Bar Bites, including savory Brazilian Empanadas, Bacon-wrapped Steak, Chicken Sliders, and more.  It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss. 
    Carnival Celebration Bar Event Photo

  • Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Dinner

    $119.00 per person

    Mar 20, 2025 only
    Join us for a four-course dinner featuring Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars of Napa Valley. Savor classically beautiful wines including KARIA Chardonnay, AVETA Sauvignon Blanc, FAY & ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon—each paired perfectly with chef-curated courses like Roasted Napa Cabbage Salad, Lamb Picanha, Wagyu Porterhouse and more.

Menu

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What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Fogo de Chao at The Wharf, DC, offers a "wonderful" dining experience with "amazing" service and delectable food. The friendly staff is attentive, making it perfect for celebrations. Guests enjoy the "outstanding" ambiance and diverse menu, with highlights including the salad bar and meats. Though occasionally busy, it's a must-visit.

79 Reviews

  1. Sandra

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow and food was mediocre. Disappointed because the establishment was not busy at all and the service was so slow!

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  2. P

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The quality of food was subpar, everything was bland. We ordered beverages for our table and it took 45 min! Our waiter disappeared for large amounts of time. Overall ,not great.

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  3. Nyssa

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything I ate and drank was absolutely delicious, will definitely come back

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  4. Allan

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a newer location for this restaurant brand and it was clear they still have some kinks to work out. We arrived at 4:29 pm for our 4:30pm reservation and the hostesses were overwhelmed. It took about 10 minutes past our reservation time to be seated. When we were seated the hostess only had 1 menu for two people and promised to return with a second. However she never returned. There was some sort of commercial equipment (possibly a heater) running near the bar that was very loud. The dining room music was so loud (on top of the equipment noise) we couldn’t hear our server. Wait staff didn’t seem to have great timing when it came to checking in on our table. Long waits for cocktail re-orders. All staff were friendly and courteous. Food quality was good. Some of the higher quality cuts of meat only made their way to our table once (and then the filet mignon was flavorful but tough). The restaurant is in a great location at the wharf but I think I’ll return to their Pennsylvania Ave location next time as service was better there.

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  5. Vincent

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience and Erika was amazing! I will be back!

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  6. Saad

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very noisy and the service was really slow. The food was good though.

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  7. Michael

    Washington DC

    40 reviews

    1.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Once we were seated, the waiter took our drink order and a short time later we received our drinks. At that time our waiter disappeared and we did not see him again for an hour. At that time we informed our waiter we were leaving, paid the check and left the restaurant. Worst restaurant experience ever!

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  8. Virginia

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience. We went to celebrate Valentine’s Day and everything was great.

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  9. Oryza

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I was here to celebrate my brother’s birthday. The atmosphere was nice and upscale, but service was very slow. We did the experience and my partner remarked how he had never eaten more salad than meat at a Fogo de Chao before. We also waited a while for the birthday dessert, and “birthday” was misspelled (“brithday”) on the plate. A disappointing experience, to say the least.

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  10. David

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While the food is undeniably fantastic, it is the great service that I receive which makes me always come back.

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FAQs

Fogo de Chao - The Wharf, DC is rated 4.4 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Fogo de Chao - The Wharf, DC

698 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    https://fogodechao.com/location/washington-dc-the-wharf/
  • Phone number
    (771) 777-3600
  • Private party facilities
    Invite your guests to a truly unique group dining experience! Whether for private dining rooms, or to interact in our main dining areas, Fogo de Chão® is the perfect location for parties of 15 to 150 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Our Sales Manager: (771) 220-0944
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