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shopaholic
09-12-2005, 12:04 PM
Has anyone been to either of these restaurants?

Here is a description from Fogo's website:

Operating under the unique service concept of espeto corrido, which translates from Portuguese as "continuous service," Fogo de Chão satisfies palates and the desire for something original. Instead of ordering from a traditional menu, Fogo de Chão offers a prix-fixe system where guests can sample the entire menu, or just focus on their favorite items.

The lunch and dinner menu features unlimited servings of 15 different delectable cuts of fire-roasted meats, a sumptuous buffet of gourmet salads and fresh-cut vegetables, and a variety of Brazilian side dishes.

Each guest uses a two-sided disk to control the pace of their meal. The green side signals the Gaucho chefs to bring out skewers of sizzling fire-roasted meats to carve at the table. The red side indicates a stopping point. Turning back to green lets the Gaucho chefs know to start offering the meats again.

The traditional side dishes of warm cheese bread, fried bananas, crispy hot polenta and seasoned mashed potatoes are automatically brought to each table and replenished throughout the meal. The restaurant's award-winning wine list, traditional Brazilian beverages, and a variety of decadent desserts complement the experience.

I have been wanting to go to one of these restaurants..possibly this week.

I am really wondering how much the avg. bill comes up to? It will most likely be me and someone else so only 2 people.

countrymouse
09-12-2005, 12:08 PM
I've been to Fogo de Chao several times- it's a great place for work dinners, groups, etc. The food is amazing...my recommendation is to eat light all day, and go easy on the salad bar. I could be happy with just the salad bar (lots of cheeses, veggies, marinated veggies, etc). It is easy to get overwhelmed, as they bring you new meat every 30 seconds or so until you beg for mercy. It's a set price per person...I think around $30 or so. Drinks and desserts are extra.

janders6
09-12-2005, 04:20 PM
I've been to Fogo many times. Its great. The last time we went it was about $40 per person, which includes everything but drinks and dessert. The meats are great. Lunch is cheaper, about half the price.