O Fogo do Chão, Brazilian steakhouse in Avenidas Novas, Portugal.
O Fogo do Chão is a Brazilian churrascaria in the Avenidas Novas neighborhood of Lisbon, where meat is grilled on skewers over open fire and carved at the table. A salad bar with fresh vegetables, cheeses, and Brazilian side dishes rounds out the meal.
The restaurant brought southern Brazilian grilling traditions to Lisbon more than four decades ago and was one of the first of its kind in the city. Over the years it became a steady address for anyone looking to experience this style of cooking in Portugal.
The cooks, known as Gauchos, follow a grilling tradition from southern Brazil where meat is cooked on skewers and carved directly at the table. The way the food is served turns the meal into an ongoing experience, with guests sampling different cuts one after another.
The restaurant is in Avenidas Novas, a residential area north of the city center that is easy to reach by public transport. Since the format is based on continuous serving, it is worth setting aside enough time and not eating under time pressure.
The fire used to cook the meat is visible from the dining room, so guests can watch the whole process from start to finish. This open setup is relatively rare among Lisbon restaurants and is part of how the place defines itself.
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