Revdict.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Brazilian restaurant · 40 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, United States · United States

4.5 on Google · 10,116 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Jul 15, 2026 · 205 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
4.5★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.4★

794 examined reviews

Flagged
21%

205 of 999

Coverage
10%

999 of 10,116 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 15, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that Fogo de Chão offers an upscale atmosphere, delicious fire-roasted meats, and an extensive salad bar. While many praise the attentive service and festive ambiance, others note issues with crowds, long reservation wait times, and inconsistent meat rotation.

+ Repeated strengths

Service

Reviewers frequently highlight attentive, friendly, and professional servers who enhance the dining experience.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-09-04

I had an outstanding experience at Fogo de Chão thanks to the impeccable service provided by Bardomiano. From the very beginning, he was attentive, friendly, and highly professional. He made sure our table was always well taken care of, pat...

5★ · 2025-09-28

As a professional tour guide in NYC it’s always good to know establishments you can trust and Fogo De Chão on 53 St is definitely that place! The restaurant is spacious and can accommodate groups, the service is jovial and impeccable, the f...

5★ · 2025-12-14

Food is amazing and the costumer service is excellent. Aldo provided us with exceptional service and made our experience here so much better. I highly recommend

Atmosphere

The restaurant is frequently described as having an elegant, beautiful, and warm environment suitable for celebrations.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-09-01

Excellent service from start to finish. The food was delicious, the barbecue is varied and very appetizing. The atmosphere is beautiful, elegant, and very comfortable. An extra point for the waiters Gabryella, Rodrigo, and Aldo, who are ver...

5★ · 2026-06-10

Fogo de Chão never disappoints! The atmosphere is beautiful elegant, lively, and perfect for a night out. The aesthetics are stunning, from the warm lighting to the upscale design. The food was amazing, especially the endless cuts of meat,...

− Repeated complaints

Wait Times and Reservations

Reviewers report excessive wait times in crowded lobbies even when arriving with a confirmed reservation.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-05-11

Amazon first time experience with my wife. Definitely recommend if you like seafood and meat 😄

1★ · 2025-11-16

Extremely disappointing experience. Making a reservation here is absolutely pointless — it will NOT help you. We had a reservation for 7 PM and still didn’t get seated until 8 PM. The logistics are terrible, and there is literally no proper...

5★ · 2026-04-19

We had amazing time yesterday at Fogo. The food is delicious! The servers are all working harmoniously. We were served by Carlos, Rodrigo, Ary and all team made our day memorable. Also thank you for the Nataly for welcoming us. I strongly...

Inconsistent Meat Service

Some reviewers report long delays between meat servings or feeling that premium cuts were avoided in favor of cheaper options.

2 supporting reviews

1★ · 2025-10-19

My Husband and I were in the city for a day trip and we decided to go to fogo for dinner. We’re from Long Island and frequent the 2 locations out here. We were sat close to the kitchen entrance, so I was confident we would be getting some p...

1★ · 2025-11-30

Salad bar is decent. Steaks choices are low end, serving nothing but sirloin or fat bottom sirloin. Asked for better cuts and were ignored multiple times. I've to tell the waiter why we weren't served better meat like lamb lollipop. Onl...

Billing and Pricing Discrepancies

Reviewers complain about unexpected charges, automatic tip adjustments, and high prices relative to the experience.

2 supporting reviews

1★ · 2025-09-24

NEVER TIP IN CASH, AND ALWAYS TAKE A PICTURE OF THE RECEIPT THEY WILL SCAM YOU. I been here a couple times and I always leave a tip in cash and the bill on the card, but they constantly double charge me for the tip EVERY TIME.

1★ · 2025-11-06

CHARGED 50 USD NexT day Bill came , i paid by card 285 USD for 3 menus And some drinks. NexT day, they changed to 332 USD automatically. Totally weird action from them. Wrote a mail - of course no answer

Good for

  • Celebrations and birthdays
  • Meat lovers and groups
  • Happy hour specials

Avoid if

  • You dislike crowded or noisy environments
  • You are on a tight schedule and cannot risk reservation delays
  • You prefer quiet, intimate dining spaces
Summarized from 551 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2025-08-26 to 2026-07-14 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Aug ’25235
Sep ’259518
Oct ’2510322
Nov ’259923
Dec ’251055
Jan ’2612222
Feb ’267817
Mar ’2610646
Apr ’268112
May ’267915
Jun ’267917
Jul ’26293

Rating distribution

5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Evidence

  • burst 19 five-star reviews on 2026-03-28 vs avg 2.2/day; 17 five-star reviews on 2026-03-29 vs avg 3.0/day weight 1
  • low activity account 176 reviews flagged weight 0.8
  • generic account 4 reviews flagged weight 1

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 205 flagged reviews.

Bhargav Mangala profile photo

Bhargav Mangala

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-28

Great Food, Great Ambience, Great Experience
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Ofelia Tirado

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-28

Spectacular experience, we'll be back!
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Stefana Dimova

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-28

We love Fogo de Ciao! We’ve come many times in different locations. This time we were in NYC and were served by Bardomiano, great service!
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Glaucilene Santos

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-28

Wonderful place and excellent service provided by Gabryella and the entire team.
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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emily cruz

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-28

I recently visited this restaurant and was taken care of by lucas everything was absolutely amazing. The food was incredible, the service was warm and attentive, and I honestly left feeling in love with the whole experience. It was unforgettable, and I can’t wait to come back. The manager, Hugo, als...
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Sebastian Balbin

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-29

burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Selina Reed

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-29

Bardomiano was awesome. Very friendly and hospitable. Provided great service. Drinks were great!!!
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Crystal Harris

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-29

Bardo was fantastic. He was very professional. Great recommendation for the Golden Rush. I did not have it for my first drink but I had it for my 2nd & 3rd drink. The food was amazing/ belly full. Well worth the money. Great atmosphere- professional staff.
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Belén Ballesta Villén

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-29

Great experience, thank you Harrison and all the staff for the amazing dinner and time we had.
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Piotr Czubak

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-29

The food is delicious here! Great quality meat. Thanks for great service, Kelli!
burst low activity account suspicion 95

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