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Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Brazilian restaurant · 133 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, United States · United States

4.6 on Google · 6,591 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Suspicious

Completed Aug 5, 2026 · 345 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst
— an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account
— the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text
— the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

1,000 reviews examined

Google rating
4.6★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.7★

655 examined reviews

Flagged
35%

345 of 1,000

Coverage
15%

1,000 of 6,591 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 5, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that Fogo de Chão in Beverly Hills delivers a high-end Brazilian steakhouse experience with a large market table and flavorful continuous meat service. While many praise the welcoming atmosphere, upscale setting, and attentive hospitality, others cite long wait times despite reservations and occasional issues with overcooked or dry meat.

+ Repeated strengths

Exceptional Staff and Hospitality

Reviewers frequently highlight the warm, attentive service provided by the front-of-house staff and management.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-10-19

Moisés was exceptional. Great service, friendly and professional!

5★ · 2025-10-19

Wonderful place to eat and fantastic service. thank you Moises It was great

5★ · 2025-10-24

Moses was our waiter and was extremely attentive.

Delicious and Varied Meat Cuts

Reviewers report that the churrasco features a wide selection of tasty, well-seasoned meats.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-10-21

Best dishes: top sirloin, bottom sirloin, lamb chop, house special, and garlic beef. The bone marrow is exotic.

4★ · 2025-10-20

Food was alright

5★ · 2025-11-03

Enjoyed an amazing dinner at Fogo with my family. Alejandro provided the best customer service. We have been going to Fogo de Chao since he has been taking care of us in Queens, NY. Our favorites were the picanha, roasted pork belly and gri...

Extensive Market Table

Reviewers praise the large, fresh salad bar and variety of side options available.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-10-24

We met for a family meal, the atmosphere is excellent, the service is also good and the food is delicious. A rich buffet including soups. There is an all-you-can-eat course in addition to the buffet.

5★ · 2025-11-30

I had the best time at fogo ! It was our first time , and we did the full experience. The “salad” bad is huge, I’m not big into salads but it’s more like a starter buffet with a variety of options and charcuterie! This is an awesome spot f...

− Repeated complaints

Long Reservation Waits

Reviewers report having to wait significant periods past their scheduled reservation times during peak hours and holidays.

3 supporting reviews

1★ · 2025-12-15

Despite having a reservation, we had to wait for over an hour. It wasn't just us; 40-50 other people waited with us. They take more reservations than their capacity allows and make people wait at the door like beggars! And for this treatmen...

1★ · 2026-07-06

WARNING TO ALL TOURISTS: Credit Card Fraud & Theft! This restaurant is deliberately scamming international tourists. On June 26, we authorized a single payment of $456.89. They refused to give us a physical receipt. Two days later, after w...

2★ · 2026-05-11

I did reserve for a table of 2 for dinner, but seems like their system allows overbooking, so we waited for about an hour even having a reservation. Not sure if they do this intentionally or what, but it just not making any sense to wait th...

Inconsistent Meat Quality

Reviewers note instances where certain cuts of meat were served overcooked, tough, or dry.

3 supporting reviews

2★ · 2025-10-13

This has been my go to restaurant when in the LA area for the past several years. Unfortunately, it appears service has declined drastically and the food has as well. The cuts of meat were of less quality than in the past, overcooked and to...

5★ · 2025-10-19

Moisés was exceptional. Great service, friendly and professional!

3★ · 2026-01-02

Super busy over the holiday season, lines were out the door and Fogo was packed. I would definitely recommend coming off season/off peak hours to get your money's worth. The salad/appetizer bar gets really crowded and messy when there's too...

Slow or Inattentive Service Periods

Reviewers report that servers can become overwhelmed during busy rushes, leading to delayed refills and ignored requests.

3 supporting reviews

3★ · 2025-11-11

This location was subpar for the well known dining experience. It's $15 for valet parking. We went Saturday 11/8 mid dinner rush with reservations and waited about 10 mins. Long enough to see that the bathrooms were terrible. Clearly missed...

1★ · 2026-02-15

They overbooked the place and couldn’t handle the volume of guests. Had to wait for 30min past reservation time to get seated. Chicken breast and sausage came over many times the good steak cuts hard to find and totally overcooked and dry....

1★ · 2026-04-26

After over 15 years of coming to this restaurant, last night was by far the worst experience we’ve ever had. We fully understand that Saturday nights are busy, especially for a place like this, but that’s not an excuse for such poor service...

Good for

  • Celebrating special occasions and birthdays
  • Groups looking for all-you-can-eat dining
  • Keto and low-carb diet options

Avoid if

  • You are on a tight schedule and cannot risk wait times
  • You prefer a quiet, intimate dining environment
  • You want to avoid mandatory valet parking fees
Summarized from 508 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2025-10-13 to 2026-08-04 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Oct ’257127
Nov ’2514840
Dec ’2510735
Jan ’267328
Feb ’2611563
Mar ’2612136
Apr ’2611442
May ’2611340
Jun ’266716
Jul ’266316
Aug ’2682

Rating distribution

5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Evidence

  • burst 13 five-star reviews on 2026-02-04 vs avg 2.3/day; 15 five-star reviews on 2026-02-08 vs avg 2.5/day weight 1
  • low activity account 330 reviews flagged weight 0.8
  • duplicate text 2 reviews flagged weight 0.9

Flagged reviews

Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording

Excellent place, Moisés is very friendly and his service is perfect.
  • Marta Quintanilla ★★★★★ 2025-11-29 suspicion 100
  • Jenrry Dominguez ★★★★★ 2025-11-29 suspicion 100

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 343 remaining flagged reviews.

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Stefan Chao

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-04

Service was top notch! Great vibes! Hight recommend it to carnivore people!
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Alexis Cruz

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-04

burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Victor Miranda

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-02-04

Love the place and food. Service was really good as well!! Definitely coming back
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Engine N28

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-02-04

First-class service! Alejandro, Raymundo, and Moises welcomed us in such an exceptional and warm way. It’s rare to find amazing service combined with such delicious food. You don’t find places like this everywhere — only here. Thank you to the whole team. We’ll definitely be back!
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Mvr Limo services

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-04

Amazing place, all staffs members did a fantastic job, making me feel so welcomed 🙏🏻👏🏻
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Cecilia Molina

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-08

burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Sandra Sanchez

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-08

Loved it the Restaurant. Food was great . We loved Fredis and Cruz customer service . Very nice experience
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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ana garcia

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-08

Loved it. But loved Fred and Cruz service. Food was delicious
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Heitor Marques

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-08

Camila assisted me; she was a very kind person, treated us very well, and was super welcoming. My experience was very good.
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Eloisa Marques

1 review

★★★★★

2026-02-08

Great Brazilian restaurant, special mention to Camila who served us very well, speaks Portuguese and was very attentive.
burst low activity account suspicion 95

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