Fogo de Chao - Baltimore Customer Reviews
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Located in the heart of Inner Harbor, Fogo de Chão - Baltimore brings a vibrant, upscale Brazilian steakhouse experience just minutes from top concert venues. Known for its endless parade of fire-roasted meats and abundant Market Table, this spot blends traditional South American flavors with modern elegance. Whether you're heading to a show or making a night of it, Fogo’s waterfront location offers stunning views and a festive, high-energy vibe that sets the tone for an unforgettable evening.
Concert-goers love Fogo de Chão for its quick, continuous service—ideal for squeezing in a satisfying meal before showtime. The large dining room buzzes with energy but manages to keep noise levels comfortable enough for conversation. Plus, its location is a short walk or ride from venues like CFG Bank Arena and Pier Six Pavilion, making it a convenient choice for pre-show dining. The restaurant also offers valet and garage parking, which is a huge plus on busy event nights.
Guests rave about the high-quality meats, especially the picanha and lamb chops, which are carved tableside by attentive gauchos. Reviews highlight the efficient service, even on busy nights, and the freshness of the Market Table. Many also appreciate the upscale-yet-relaxed ambiance that suits both date nights and group outings. Several diners mention it's a great place to kick off a special evening downtown.
Some guests note that it can get a bit pricey, especially if you're just looking for a light bite before a show. A few mention that weekend nights can feel slightly rushed due to high demand, and reservations are strongly recommended to avoid long waits.
If you're looking for a flavorful, festive, and fast-paced meal before a concert in Baltimore, Fogo de Chão delivers on all fronts.
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Joanna Tue, 20 February 2024
The atmosphere was very loud and cafeteria like, which for almost 70$/person is not great. There was minimal space between tables, their goal is definitely 'seat as many people as possible without regard to customer experience.' The service was inconsistent. Three or four people came by, one was a manager because they thought we hadn't been helped yet as we were crammed in a weird spot. The person who brought my wine spilled the pre-measured portion on the table and down the side of the glass. The salad bar was not kept stocked and a lot of food was mixed together. The meat was poorly cooked - clearly cooked quickly to support mass feeding. It was way over seasoned/salted, well done on the outside and really bloody on the inside - finding 'medium' was impossible. If the meat went to another table before ours, our plates would be full of blood. If it came to our table first and we got the outside of the meat it was so oversalted / seasoned that it seemed to overcompensate for poor quality meat and was almost inedible. The water re-fillers couldn't keep up with the need for water due to the extreme saltiness. I was seated with my chair perpendicular to another guest around a corner, if she had moved her chair back she'd have hit me. The wine they offer at '8$ happy hour all the time' prices you can buy for 12$/bottle at Costco. For 2 of us we spent 160$ - next time will go to a high end steakhouse (capital grille was one the same block!) to get better food/atmosphere/service. Overall a very disappointing birthday dinner, terrible value for the money. Based on food quality/atmosphere/etc, if it had been 30$/person we wouldn't have minded as much. If you want an exceptional experience like this with quality everything for a lower price, go to Chima in Tysons.
Liked: My date.
Disliked: Food, atmosphere, service.