Fogo de Chao

Fogo de Chao is a full-service Brazilian steakhouse or churrascaria that serves rodizio-style steaks. In 1979, Fogo opened its first location in Brazil. It features roving waiters who serve barbecued meats directly onto the plates of seated diners from large skewers. The staff and managers are courteous and professional. The menu is extensive, ranging from meat to seafood to desserts (papaya cream, key lime pie, passion fruit mousse,...).

The restaurant follows the churrascaria style, in which meats are skewered on large, lance-like skewers and roasted over a fire. Throughout the meal, well-dressed servers will circle the table like heavily armed dim-sum cart operators, offering steaks, chicken, and sausages, which are then carved directly onto your plate in a manner similar to watching a street vendor carve a gyro, except this is high-end steak. The signature pichana, a tender, salted, thin-sliced sirloin that folds over to slightly resemble a heart on a skewer, is available as the Gauchos make their rounds. You also can go all-in with the full all-you-can-eat model, which allows you to get into bacon-wrapped steak, pork loin, and chili-spiked sausages, plus a trip to the market table full of charcuterie, cheese, and veggies.

Website: fogodechao.com