Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Brazilian restaurant · 836 1st St, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States · United States
★ 4.7 on Google · 9,098 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Aug 5, 2026 · 216 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
- 4.7★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.6★
- Flagged
- 22%
- Coverage
- 11%
All reviews shown by Google
784 examined reviews
216 of 1,000
1,000 of 9,098 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 praise the restaurant for its high-quality cuts of meat, extensive and fresh salad bar, and attentive service provided by specific staff members. However, recurring complaints highlight occasional slow or inconsistent service rotations and high pricing. Overall, experiences vary widely based on table location and timing.
+ Repeated strengths
Food Quality and Selection
Reviewers repeatedly highlight the delicious, well-cooked meats and the abundant, fresh salad bar.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2026-01-22
It went all a little too fast for me but my God the meat is really very good !! Especially the picanha… crispy fat and melting flesh. This all you can eat formula is a killer and I recommend starving two or three days before ;) The salad ba...
5★ · 2026-01-16
A 10/10 Brazilian restaurant. The taste and variety of the meats, as well as the richness and quality of the salad bar, are top-notch. Definitely come hungry! 😊 Weekday lunch is $53 and open from 12-3 pm.
5★ · 2026-05-31
We absolutely love this restaurant! The food is always delicious, and the service is consistently outstanding. Henry and Isabel were incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming—they truly made our experience special. We are frequent customer...
Staff and Service
Many reviewers commend individual servers and bartenders for being friendly, attentive, and welcoming.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-12-31
I had an incredible dining experience here! The food was absolutely delicious—the steak was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. However, what truly made the night special was the service. Lina took care of us, and she was simply wonder...
5★ · 2026-03-31
JC and Antonio were super friendly!!! We ate delicious food!!!
Ambitious Atmosphere
The lively dining environment and overall venue aesthetic receive frequent positive mentions.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-03-14
Rodizio style Brazilian food, served in a large energetic dining environment. The flavors and experience of being in Brazil, without the flight! You can ask the gauchos for specific cuts, and they are great at trying to get you the perfec...
5★ · 2026-05-20
We had a great experience at Fogo de Chão Miami Beach. The atmosphere was lively and upscale, and the service was excellent from start to finish. One of the best parts of the experience was the traditional Brazilian steakhouse style, where...
1★ · 2026-05-31
Few meats were served at the table; I had to keep asking for them. The bald waiter and another in a blue shirt who spoke a little Brazilian Portuguese were helpful, but the rest fell short of the expectations one had for a Fogão de Chão res...
− Repeated complaints
Inconsistent Service and Slow Meat Rotation
Reviewers report long waiting periods between meat servings and being occasionally ignored by staff.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-01-19
Omg my top services Amazing 👏 Henry's man Best day vibe ever thx
2★ · 2026-06-16
Overrated. Some steakes were burnt. We were told that we would be served with chicken and pork too but did not got any.
Pricing and Value
Several guests feel the experience is overpriced relative to the quality and quantity of food received.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2026-05-07
Awesome service and atmosphere, delicious lamb steak, class acts and speedy service, JC is a legend and he has an el classico mustache
Hostess and Front-of-House Issues
Reviewers note instances of unhelpful, rude, or dismissive behavior from hostesses when managing reservations or seating.
3 supporting reviews
1★ · 2026-01-03
Plenty of empty tables, but not for us. We had a confirmed reservation, yet the hostess refused to seat us despite many clearly available tables in the dining area. There was no reasonable explanation given, and the interaction felt unpro...
1★ · 2026-01-03
Plenty of empty tables, but not for us. We had a confirmed reservation, yet the hostess refused to seat us despite many clearly available tables in the dining area. There was no reasonable explanation given, and the interaction felt unpro...
1★ · 2026-01-03
We’ve been to this restaurant several times before and always loved it — great meat, excellent food, and a nice atmosphere. It used to be one of our favorite places, which makes this experience especially disappointing. Today we came with...
Good for
- Meat lovers looking for a wide variety of churrasco cuts
- Groups celebrating birthdays or special occasions
- Dinners seeking a lively, energetic atmosphere
Avoid if
- You are on a tight budget or seeking strict value for money
- You expect rapid, uninterrupted service rotation during peak hours
- You prefer a quiet, intimate dining environment
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Dec ’25 | 9 | 1 |
| Jan ’26 | 125 | 28 |
| Feb ’26 | 67 | 9 |
| Mar ’26 | 102 | 22 |
| Apr ’26 | 153 | 32 |
| May ’26 | 208 | 39 |
| Jun ’26 | 187 | 40 |
| Jul ’26 | 121 | 42 |
| Aug ’26 | 28 | 3 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 216 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- duplicate text 2 reviews flagged weight 0.9
Flagged reviews
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
Jazmin gave us amazing service, the drinks were excellent and the burger was highly recommended.
- María Valentina Miranda ★★★★★ 2026-06-28 suspicion 100
- facu lazcano ★★★★★ 2026-07-09 suspicion 100
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 214 remaining flagged reviews.
Laith Ahmad
1 review
★★★★★
2025-12-28
Juana is great
Jeffrey Nieves
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-01-01
Yanina Kuchma
1 review
★★★★★
2026-01-01
Jhoanna was very nice, really good service and atmosphere!)
Ruslan Chyhryn
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2026-01-03
Unfortunately, our experience at this venue was disappointing due to the overall level of service. Despite having a reservation, no table was found for us upon arrival, which immediately set a negative tone. The atmosphere felt unwelcoming, and there was a clear lack of attention and basic courtesy....
Santiago Cid
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-01-03
Joanne did an amazing job!!
Karol Barrera jayk
1 review
★★★★★
2026-01-06
The service was excellent and the food was delicious!
Jessica Geraldina Romero Rojas
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-01-06
Excellent
Julian camilo Malagon
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-01-06
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An impeccable experience. Perfectly grilled meats, attentive service, and an elegant atmosphere. Fogo de Chão Miami Beach never disappoints.
Kimberly Morales López
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-01-06
It was the best experience and the meat is delicious
kevin
1 review
★★★★★
2026-01-08
henry is the best and the gaucho javier y mauricio,they are great!!! thank you guys
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