Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Brazilian restaurant · 661 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654, United States · United States

★ 4.8 on Google · 27,596 reviews · View on Google Maps

39 / 100

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Aug 5, 2026 · 334 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

999 reviews examined

Google rating: 4.8★
Not-flagged average: 4.8★
Flagged: 33%
Coverage: 4%

“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 provides a popular Brazilian churrasco experience featuring a massive salad bar and continuous meat service. While many diners highlight attentive staff and delicious food, others note inconsistencies in meat quality and slow service during certain visits.

+ Repeated strengths

Attentive and friendly service

Many reviewers praise specific staff members for providing warm, polite, and accommodating hospitality during celebrations and regular meals.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-06-03
Great place . Amazing food and better still Carlos Ramires excellent service was the cherry on top . Definitely bringing the family for a sit down dinner and not just special occasions

5★ · 2026-06-05
We were very happy with our experience at Fogo de Chão in Chicago. Valmor's service was exceptional: very attentive, polite, friendly, and always helpful. The quality of service made all the difference in our experience. For Brazilians look...

5★ · 2026-06-16
They did a great job!

High-quality meats and salad bar

Reviewers frequently highlight popular cuts like the picanha and lamb chops, alongside a well-stocked and fresh market table.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-06-18
great different selections of meat and salad bar extremely fresh!!!

5★ · 2026-08-01
Fogo de Chão never disappoints! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, and professional. The Market Table was fresh, beautifully presented, and had an incredible variety. The gaucho chefs kept the delicious cuts of m...

Great for celebrations

Guests note that the restaurant is a welcoming venue for birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations, often receiving special touches from the team.

1 supporting review

5★ · 2026-06-14
Amazing service

− Repeated complaints

Inconsistent meat rotation and pacing

Some reviewers report long waits between meat servings, missing specific requested cuts, or receiving overcooked and dry meat.

3 supporting reviews

1★ · 2026-06-07
We booked a weekend brunch at this River North location to celebrate our anniversary, but the experience was incredibly disappointing. The meat service was highly inconsistent. The vast majority of the cuts brought to our table were signif...

1★ · 2026-06-19
Had the worst experience tonight. Went on a Thursday at 6pm, and the restaurant was not full at all. Sat at a table in the middle, right next to the salad bar. We were barely served at all. I go to places like this for the variety in meats....

2★ · 2026-06-22
I went today to celebrate Fathers today with my sister and the men in our life, and everything was going good til the end. Adline was the waitress she was nice, the manger came and dropped a google card asking us to leave the waitress a rev...

Inattentive service on certain occasions

A subset of reviews mention being ignored by staff, feeling rushed, or having difficulty flagging down waiters for basic items like sides or drinks.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-06-14
Amazing service

2★ · 2026-06-22
I went today to celebrate Fathers today with my sister and the men in our life, and everything was going good til the end. Adline was the waitress she was nice, the manger came and dropped a google card asking us to leave the waitress a rev...

Billing errors and billing pressure

Reviewers note instances of incorrect items on the bill, being charged dinner prices during brunch, or feeling pressured regarding gratuity amounts.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-06-08
Food and service are good, but you might want to doublecheck your bill to make sure it is correct. For the past three visits: - We were charged dinner price for brunch once. - There was an item that we did not order twice. They fixed the...

2★ · 2026-06-22
I went today to celebrate Fathers today with my sister and the men in our life, and everything was going good til the end. Adline was the waitress she was nice, the manger came and dropped a google card asking us to leave the waitress a rev...

Good for

Meat lovers seeking an all-you-can-eat churrasco experience
Large groups and family celebrations
Diners looking for a large, fresh salad and market bar

Avoid if

You are on a strict timeline and need fast service
You expect consistent premium cuts without needing to prompt servers
You are sensitive to very cold dining room temperatures

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
Month	Reviews	Flagged
May ’26	21	9
Jun ’26	412	138
Jul ’26	504	173
Aug ’26	62	14

Rating distribution

5★

4★

3★

2★

1★

Evidence

low activity account 334 reviews flagged weight 0.8

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 334 flagged reviews.

Melanie Ramos

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-05-31

Service was great and Rudy was delightful.

Cin

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-05-31

The food was so good, had me about drooling waiting. Rudy was exceptionally great! Would come back!

Luana Alves

1 review

★★★★★

2026-05-31

Everything was perfect! The atmosphere was great, and the service was outstanding…

Angelina A

1 review

★★★★★

2026-05-31

Garnett Douglas

1 review

★★★★★

2026-05-31

This place was amazing, excellent staff, excellent service, clean, tasty, etc.

Tania Valdivia

1 review

★★★★★

2026-05-31

I love coming to this place!! I come here all the time to celebrate my bday!! And let me tell you, Edilvia was Amazing!!! Very attentive, caring, very profesional & outgoing. Made the dinner pleasant and easy knowing that I have been well taken care of. ✨🙆🏻‍♀️

Wilson Vasquez

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-05-31

Everything it was amazing good service Hugo it’s the best

Nora's ASMR

1 review

★★★★★

2026-05-31

dasiy helped me a lot!! love her she is amazing

Adam M

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-06-01

Food was amazing. Staff was very friendly and helpful and experience was everything described and more

Kenneth Wilson

1 review

★★★★★

2026-06-01

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