Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, Brazilian steakhouse in New Orleans, US
Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian steakhouse in New Orleans where specialized chefs carve fire-roasted meats directly at your table throughout the meal. An extensive salad bar with seasonal vegetables and imported cheeses complements the continuous parade of meat selections.
The restaurant chain was founded by brothers who learned traditional cooking methods on family farms in the mountainous Rio Grande do Sul region of Brazil. This heritage forms the basis of the service style still used at locations worldwide.
The restaurant uses traditional gaucho cooking methods that visitors can watch directly as chefs prepare cuts in front of them. This style of service reflects how Southern Brazilian ranchers have gathered around shared meals for generations.
The restaurant opens for lunch at 11:30 AM and stays open into the evening on weekdays, with extended hours on weekends. Visitors can arrive at their preferred time and simply signal when they are ready for meat service to pause or continue.
The continuous meat service model works differently from typical restaurant ordering, where you choose dishes in advance rather than directing what comes to your table. Visitors control the pace by simply turning a coaster on the table to indicate when they want chefs to continue bringing selections or to stop.
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