Revdict.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Brazilian restaurant · 800 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, United States · United States

4.6 on Google · 6,123 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Suspicious

Completed Aug 5, 2026 · 411 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
4.8★

589 examined reviews

Flagged
41%

411 of 1,000

Coverage
16%

1,000 of 6,123 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 frequently highlight the attentive and friendly service provided by specific staff members, such as Jordan, Jose, and Deborah. Many patrons enjoy the all-you-can-eat meat selection and the salad bar, making it a popular choice for celebrations and happy hour deals. However, some reviewers report occasional issues with overcooked or underseasoned meat and inconsistent service during peak times.

+ Repeated strengths

Exceptional Staff and Service

Numerous reviewers praise specific staff members for being warm, attentive, and making special occasions memorable.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-03-28

this will by my first review. ever. Ahmed at fogo de chão was absolutely amazing. warm smile every time he approached the table. made sure my wife and i were full and satisfied. blown away by how young and driven he is. GO AHMED !

4★ · 2026-03-29

Michelle was so wonderful. She checked up on us, got us the meat we wanted immediately, communicated well and just made the dining experience very enjoyable. Rare these days to actually have full service with a warm smile.

5★ · 2026-04-01

Had to give a shoutout to Jordan at Fogo de Chão 👏 We just came in for a burger and a couple drinks, nothing crazy—but the service? Next level. Jordan was running the bar solo while handling a large group at the same time, and you would’v...

Delicious Food and Variety

Reviewers highlight the high quality of the meat cuts, the salad bar, and popular happy hour items like the picanha burger.

2 supporting reviews

4★ · 2026-04-17

Jorden & Jennie were very hospitable. Coworkers & I frequent often. Weekdays they have $10 pichana burger for lunch & I hear on tuesdays they do $1 cocktails with it. But great food for a good deal

5★ · 2026-07-01

We went here for their happy hour and it was a GREAT idea. We would always go for the Churrasco experience but this time (after seeing the viral tik tok on best happy hours) decided to try the happy hour menu and WOW!! The burgers are reall...

Great for Celebrations

Many guests note that the restaurant is an ideal environment for celebrating birthdays and anniversaries.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-04-04

Definitely the best birthday ever had ❤️❤️❤️

5★ · 2026-04-08

Jordan was so amazing through the busy happy hour rush. Will def be back! He’s always been great.

− Repeated complaints

Inconsistent Food Quality

Some reviewers report that certain meat cuts can be overcooked, dry, or underseasoned.

3 supporting reviews

2★ · 2026-04-05

The hostess didn’t acknowledge us when we got there so we just sat and waited til someone else helped us but she didn’t even say good morning to us. She should know how customer service is supposed to be. The servers were great and were alw...

1★ · 2026-04-19

Our visit to Fogo de Chão was a massive disappointment. From the moment we sat down, we felt pressured by the staff to order the full churrasco buffet or the most expensive items on the menu. We actually had to insist multiple times just to...

3★ · 2026-07-23

The service and atmosphere were fantastic. However, the quality of the food has taken a nosedive since my last visit, which was a couple of years ago. I thoroughly enjoyed all the dishes I had then, but this time, I was disappointed. My la...

Service Delays and Issues

A few reviewers experience slow service, long wait times, or unhelpful interactions during busy periods.

3 supporting reviews

1★ · 2026-05-07

This location is really hit or miss! I love other Fogo locations in Los Angeles, however my experience at the DTLA location hasn’t been the greatest. It took over two hours to receive my food during their regular happy hour. They kept upda...

5★ · 2026-07-31

Jordan was very friendly kind and respectful

1★ · 2026-07-19

Rude service, did not get attended at all the whole time. Food for the price was very bad, save your money and go elsewhere.

Billing Concerns

A couple of reviewers mention unexpected charges or issues with the billing process.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-04-05

We had really bad experience. CUSTOMER SERVICE 👎They tried to cheat us by adding a non-existent guest to the bill. Meanwhile, the manager was sitting at a nearby table, chatting pleasantly with the waitress and doing nothing to resolve the...

1★ · 2026-04-16

I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. I visited on Tuesday the 15th with my brother and the bill was $185. I left a 10% tip, as written on the receipt, but I was later charged $260. This is a significant and unexplained...

Good for

  • Birthday and anniversary celebrations
  • All-you-can-eat meat and salad bar dining
  • Happy hour drinks and burger specials

Avoid if

  • You are sensitive to potentially inconsistent meat preparation
  • You dislike crowded dining environments during peak hours
Summarized from 426 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2026-03-28 to 2026-08-03 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Mar ’265626
Apr ’2621793
May ’2621792
Jun ’26266114
Jul ’2621076
Aug ’263410

Rating distribution

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Evidence

  • low activity account 410 reviews flagged weight 0.8
  • generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 411 flagged reviews.

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Dr. April Hollywood Mobile Vet

55 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2026-04-13

I love the Fogo de Chao experience!!! But AD is the absolute BEST!!! He is family and we love him!!! Every year we come for AD because we know we will receive the very best service! Thank you AD!!!!
generic account suspicion 85
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Kbaby Perfect10

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-25

The waiter jose was really Pleasant and great service glases were never empy really made me feel like i was home
low activity account suspicion 48
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Eric Varela

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-25

Jordan was the amazing...
low activity account suspicion 48
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Lina Solorzano

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-25

The bartender was awesome with great food
low activity account suspicion 48
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Amber Delgado

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-25

Jordan was our bartender, he was amazing! Drinks were fabulous!
low activity account suspicion 48
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sean

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-25

Had a good time at the bar.
low activity account suspicion 48
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Gabriel

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-26

Jordan the goat!
low activity account suspicion 48
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Cee Willywillz

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-26

Jordan was a great bartender & brings great energy
low activity account suspicion 48
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Cynthia Morfin

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-27

Thank you Jordan and Liz for the wonderful service!
low activity account suspicion 48
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Shrimmie 21

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-27

Had a blast! Our bartender was amazing! Thank you Jordan!
low activity account suspicion 48

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