Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum

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   Dwight

   Los Angeles9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambiance service was excellent. Everyone on the staff was so comforting and attentive to the needs of the table. everything was properly cooked, and I could not complain about anything done. I appreciate the servers.I appreciate the restaurant. Will be reserving it for Mother's Day.
   

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   Shobby

   St. Louis3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Reservations for 8pm and didn’t get seated till 8:25pm. Drinks took 15 minutes and the food service was horrible. No servers will bring the meat and had to beg them to serve the meat and bread. I remember going to fogo the first time maybe 20 years ago and since then the service and the product had taken a nose dive. Gone are the days of Shrimp, various different kind of breads,soups at the salad bar. The meat has also changed. They don’t want to bring the filet and when they do it’s over cooked The chicken legs use to be amazing but now they have added some kind of seasoning instead of wine. I’ve been to every fogo in the US and the last 5/6 years the quality of food and service has deteriorated. Won’t be going bad. For $71 , much better options out there.
   

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   JoeyA VIP

   Los Angeles4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Not the Fogo experience that I am used to in Beverly Hills. Servers and hostess were lacking the hospitality and dining experience training, giving us somewhat of a fast food experience. There were only 3 kinds of meats served, cold station was mediocre. Not the full churasco experience I was used to. Very frustrating and a waste of my money.
   

   Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 1 day ago

   We're sorry to hear about your recent experience with us. Our goal is to provide a warm and complete churrasco experience, so it's concerning to learn this wasn't reflected during your visit. We'd like to address your concerns further, so please reach out through the contact form on our website. Thank you.
   

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   Jovifer

   Las Vegas1 review

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I’ve been to their different locations but I was disappointed with this one. First, they didn’t serve my drink until I reminded them which took a while. Our server went on break then the next server who was helping us was always nowhere to be found. We finished our meal, we waited for a while until she came cleared our table and offered us dessert. It was my husband’s birthday so I asked for a birthday cake. It’s been about 20 minutes again waiting for the cake I had to cancel. We came in for lunch and not even a lot of people, we’re here more than 2 hours and spent most of our time waiting.
   

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   LisS

   Orange County3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Not what it used to be, slow service, food disappointing
   

   Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 1 day ago

   We're sorry to hear about your recent visit, and it's concerning to hear that the service and food didn't meet your expectations. Our team aims to provide a memorable dining experience, and we'd appreciate the opportunity to make it right. Please reach out via our website contact form so we can address your concerns. Thank you.
   

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   Catherine VIP

   Orange County14 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Meat was good, the side/salad bar was a miss. A lot of things that nobody wanted or could identify. Meat servers were great, main server was her most friendly when putting down her card and requesting a review. It was basic service from her and certainly not memorable.
   

   Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your recent visit. We value your feedback on the Market Table and service, and we're sorry it didn't fully meet expectations. Our team would like to learn more about your experience and address any concerns. Please reach out through the contact form on our website so we can continue the conversation. Thank you.
   

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   allnaturaleater VIP

   Los Angeles17 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The worst service Fogo I have ever been to. Took them 20 minutes just to get our water and cheese bread. Didn’t get our first cut of meat until 30+ minutes after sitting down.
   

   Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 5 days ago

   We strive to provide attentive and prompt service, and it's concerning to hear this wasn't your experience. We're sorry we missed the mark for you during your visit. Our team would like to address these concerns and work toward a better experience. Please reach out via our website contact form so we can assist further. Thank you.
   

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   Kelly VIP

   Las Vegas13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is the best salad bar deal on the planet. $18 for the best selection you can imagine. It's a well kept secret! The space in Irvine is beautiful!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We came for the Carnival event, drinks and appetizers. The staff were all very nice and the food and drinks were great. My only complaint was that we were charged $17 for 2 bottle of water for our table of 4. All the tables had a blue bottle of water on their table, so we just assumed it was how they serve water for this event, since it was a drink and app event. We only found out that it was extra charge once we got the bill. We paid it cause we drank the water, but that’s so sneaky of the restaurant to do that.
   

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    Janelle VIP

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    We have been to this restaurant about 4 times….very spaced apart. And every single time we come, the manager, Eva DeJong, remembers us and our son. She is spectacular. We go at least 6 months between visits, but she always immediately recognizes us and says hi, gives us special attention etc. She stands out, and she’s the reason we will come back again. You’re lucky to have her at this restaurant!!
    

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