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Fogao Gaucho, Bloomington, MN

Fogao Gaucho

4.6
4.6
161 Reviews
$31 to $50
Brazilian

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Fogão Gaúcho is a family-owned and operated restaurant connecting flavors of Brazil with the community through culinary traditions and culture. With decades of experience, our obsession with high quality food and superior service is reflected in every aspect of the Guest experience. The drive comes from a passion for excellence and attention to detail and quality in everything we do. Our gaúcho chefs prepare a variety of delicious meats and serve them directly to your table side, cooked to your perfection. We here, at Fogão Gaúcho, are filled with culture and passion, ready to serve our guests!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian, All you can eat/Buffet, Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 16:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–14:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (952) 564-6880
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Bloomington
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

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Fogao Gaucho dazzles with its "great food and ambiance," offering a "wonderful experience" for both casual dinners and celebrations. The "amazing service" and "friendly staff" make every visit memorable. With a "well-stocked salad bar" and "high-quality meats," it's a top choice for Brazilian dining. Highly recommended!
161 Reviews
  1. Maria

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Una experiencia agradable, todo el personal es muy educado y atentos.Siempre están al pendiente de tus inquietudes y no dudan en ayudarte . Muy bonita experiencia.

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  2. Shelly

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Far overpriced for the cuts of meat we had... definitely wish I'd ordered the Salmon or just the salad bar! Only one of the meats we sampled was something I appreciated (some type of garlic steak). Even the ribeye (which is typically my favorite steak) was overcooked and dry, not at all tasty!! Two of my cuts of meat had so much fat and gristle I could not even eat them. The cocktails were excellent! One of us had espresso martini and I had the Brazillian cocktail our waitress recommended with lime and rum. The service was highly lacking, our waitress seemed bothered by us asking about options we could choose from for dinner as this was our first visit here. Really, she seemed bothered with having to be at our table from the time she took our orders until she brought the bill, and rarely saw her between except to flag her down for a napkin when one fell on the floor. Paying about $350 for our party of four, we felt it was terribly overpriced for poor service and ok food, and will not be returning - definitely will cook our own ribeyes at home next time!!

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  3. Ernest

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time being in a place like this. The environment was perfect. Seating next to a window was a very romantic date. We will definitely be doing this again. The amount of meat they bring you is unbelievable, and the huge smiles on both of our faces are priceless 10 out of 10.

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  4. Andy

    Fargo

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service!! We highly recommend it.

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  5. Bruno

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Fantastic food! I will definitely come back!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a birthday dinner. Everything was fresh & delicious. One thing, my lamp chops were over done & way too peppery.

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  7. Katie Dan

    Minneapolis

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was in the mood for steak. I figured a churrascaria would be a great destination to achieve that goal. I wanted something nearby that had a nice rating and I could get a reservation for one. I got my reservation and in the comments added "I'd like a table near the kitchen where the Gauchos emerge, if possible. I like my steak "hot" from the grill." I arrived and gave my name and was told they had a nice table for me near the kitchen. Check! I ordered a nice glass of Pinot Noir and proceeded to the salad bar for a quick perusal and a small plate of goodies. I have eaten at other churrascarias before and knew that in order to truly enjoy and satisfy my need for protein I needed to have a game plan. Here is my game plan - 1) Sit near the kitchen 2) Sample the salad bar but small portions only 3) Enjoy the side dishes but don't over indulge in them 4) Flipper Management is the key to success. A) Green side up the Gauchos will stop at the table and offer their protein. B) Wait for a Gaucho leaving the kitchen to flip to green. C) Hear what the protein is and if you are interested as for a portion. D) When asked provide the desired degree of doneness - medium rare, etc. E) Flip to Red side up and proceed to eat the protein while hot and fresh. F) Repeat. At most 2 proteins on the plate at one time. 5) Request a side of Chimichurri Sauce to enhance flavors of any protein. This was my plan and I followed it through out the meal. Unplanned Gaucho offer of Garlic Bread. Yes, you get Brazilian Cheese Bread as an included side but where did Garlic Bread come from? Yes, 2 pieces please. OMG! This was the Garlic Bread of dreams. Buttery, crunchy, hot and delicious. I should have asked for 6 pieces! The beef was my primary focus. Rib Eye, Rib Eye studded with Cheese, Bottom Sirloin, Picahna, Beef Rib, etc.. The rib eye was my favorite. Getting an outside edge with a bit of crisp char and a smattering of fat. Great flavor

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  8. Mario

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food a taste, meat on point and perfect seasoning, the only comment is about the mashed potatoes we were 4 and was only 1 serving on the table enough for 1 person. The rest was perfect !!

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  9. Donn

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience at Fogao Gaucho was great! The food and the staff made it an enjoyable experience. My only complaint is actually with Open Table. We wanted to add another person to the reservation but we're told there were no reservations available. When we got there, the place was nearly empty and never got above 25% of capacity so there was no reason we should not have been able to enlarge our reservation. 1 out of 10 stars for Open Table

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  10. Michelle

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great experience. Super attentive hosts. Great food both the meat and the salad bar. We were so impressed and will be back!

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Fogao Gaucho is rated 4.6 stars by 161 OpenTable diners.

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1901 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN 55425-1890

Additional information

  • Area
    Bloomington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 16:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–14:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian, All you can eat/Buffet, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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