Fogo de Chão, Brazilian steakhouse in River North, Chicago, US
Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian steakhouse in River North where skilled gauchos grill and carve different meat cuts directly at your table using open flames. Guests also enjoy an extensive salad bar with fresh regional ingredients.
The restaurant began in 1979 in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and later expanded to bring authentic Brazilian grilling tradition to the United States. This growth helped introduce the churrasco method to a wider audience beyond South America.
The experience draws from Southern Brazilian gaucho traditions, where the preparation of meat at your table creates a social dining ritual. Guests participate in a communal meal style that emphasizes sharing and togetherness.
The space is easily accessible and staff will guide you through how the service works when you arrive. Plan for a relaxed meal since food is prepared at your table and the experience is meant to be savored.
Diners use a two-sided disc to control the pace of their meal themselves. The green side signals servers to keep bringing meat, while the red side means you want to pause and catch your breath.
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