Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum

4.0

2358 Reviews

$30 and under

Brazilian

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2 people

Feb 19, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 51 times today

Experiences are available.

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Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Brazilian, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 398-1500
Website
https://fogodechao.com/location/irvine/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Invite your guests to a truly unique group dining experience! Whether for private dining rooms, or to interact in our main dining areas, Fogo de Chão® is the perfect location for parties of 15 to 300.
Private party contact
Our Sales Manager: (949) 735-1344

Location
623 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
Neighborhood
Irvine
Parking details
Self parking available at Irvine Spectrum Center
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Dinner
$119.00 per person
Mar 20, 2025 only
Join us for a four-course dinner featuring Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars of Napa Valley. Savor classically beautiful wines including KARIA Chardonnay, AVETA Sauvignon Blanc, FAY & ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon—each paired perfectly with chef-curated courses like Roasted Napa Cabbage Salad, Lamb Picanha, Wagyu Porterhouse and more.
Carnival Celebration Bar Event
$29.00 per person
Feb 27, 2025 only
Kick off Carnival early at Bar Fogo with your favorite handcrafted Caipirinha flavors and passed-Bar Bites. Enjoy your choice of Traditional, Strawberry Hibiscus, Mango Habanero, or Passion Fruit — crafted with your choice of silver or gold cachaça. Experience these flavors alongside our most beloved Bar Bites, including savory Brazilian Empanadas, Bacon-wrapped Steak, Chicken Sliders, and more. It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss.

Offers

All-Day Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Join us at Bar Fogo for All-Day Happy Hour featuring $5 beers, $8 South American wines, and $10 Brazilian-inspired cocktails. Pair your drinks with savory $6 bar bites, including Queijo Assado, Saucy Legs, Seasonal Hummus, or indulge in our fresh, in-house ground $10 Picanha Burger, available every day from opening to close.

Popular dishes

Sized to share. Served with Brazilian Malagueta cocktail sauce and fresh lemon.
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$27.00
Six poached shrimp.
Seafood Tower$112.00
Split cold-water lobster tails, full lobster claws, jumbo shrimp, snow crab legs, green-lipped mussels.
Chilled Lobster & Shrimp$48.00
Two lobster claws, one split lobster tail, four jumbo shrimp.

Churrasco

Continuous tableside service of fire-roasted meats, plus Market Table & Feijoada Bar and Brazilian sides.
Churrasco$71.00

Add an Indulgent Cut

Sized to share for four or more. Enhance your dining experience by adding one of our premium cuts to your Churrasco Experience.
Roasted Bone Marrow$26.00
Crispy toasts, chimichurri.
Wagyu NY Strip*$165.00
20oz. premium graded.
Wagyu Ancho (Ribeye)*$175.00
24oz. premium graded Ribeye.
Tomahawk Ancho*$125.00
(Ribeye)36oz. long-bone ribeye, dry-aged 42 days.
Whole Branzino*$90.00
2lb. fresh fish, fire-roasted and carved tableside.
Wagyu Porterhouse*$180.00
30oz. premium graded, aged for 21 days.

Entrées | Select Cut

Includes Market Table & Feijoada Bar and Brazilian side dishes. Entrées available à la carte. | Choose one fire-roasted meat, carved tableside.
Picanha*$39.00
Fraldinha*$39.00
Lamb Picanha*$39.00
Bisteca de Porco$37.00
Frango$38.00

Entrées

Includes Market Table & Feijoada Bar and Brazilian side dishes. Entrées available à la carte.
Market Table & Feijoada Bar$37.00
Fresh seasonal salads, exotic vegetables, aged cheeses, smoked salmon, cured meats, seasonal soup, Fogo feijoada (traditional black bean stew with sausage) served with rice, fresh orange, farofa (baked yuca flour with bacon), and more.
Chilean Sea Bass$51.00
Topped with papaya vinaigrette. Served with grilled asparagus.
Pan-Seared Salmon*$43.00
Topped with chimichurri. Served with grilled asparagus.
Cauliflower Steak$39.00
Oven roasted with a parmesan crust and basil sauce with warm chickpea salad.
Roasted Veggie Power Bowl$38.00
Vegan and gluten free, served with chimichurri spinach rice.
Seared Tofu and Sesame Black Bean Pasta$40.00
Vegan and gluten free, tossed with carrot ginger-sesame dressing.

Brazilian-inspired Beverages

Non-alcoholic
Brazilian Limonada$5.75
Guaraná Antarctica$4.95
Paradise Spritz$5.50
Pineapple Mint Lemonade$5.00

What 2,358 people are saying

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4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
3.9Service
4Ambience
3.7Value

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Fogo de Chão at Irvine Spectrum offers a vibrant dining experience with standout service and a variety of meats. Guests appreciate the "wonderful service" from staff like Alex and Chris, and the "amazing" Caymus Winery dinner. The salad bar and ambiance receive positive remarks, making it a "great place" for meat lovers.

2,358 Reviews

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Herman
VIP
Orange County
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Not enough srleCtion and much less quality than before!
Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 2 days ago
We're sorry to hear about your recent experience, Herman. Our goal is to offer a wide variety of high-quality options, and it's concerning that this was not your impression. Please reach out to us via the contact form on our website so we can address your concerns and work toward a better experience. Thank you.
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Paulina
Orange County
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I had a reservation for 2:45 PM, but wasn’t seated until 3:15 PM. Once we were finally seated, we weren’t assigned a waiter—instead, three different people approached us to see if we needed help. We also ordered a drink that never arrived. To make matters worse, our table was located far away from everyone else, even though the restaurant wasn’t busy. Overall, the service was very disappointing.
Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 1 day ago
Paulina, we're sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with us. Our team strives to provide timely seating and attentive service, and it's concerning to learn that this was not your experience. Please reach out through our website's contact form so we can address your concerns and work toward a better experience. Thank you.
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keila
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
i purchased the “full experience” and was beyond disappointed. we were only offered like three cuts of meat, no variety at all and our table never received hot sides or bread! AND i ordered a pineapple lemonade and was served an alcoholic beverage! i don’t drink alcohol and this was very disturbing to be served alcohol when i explicitly told the waiter i don’t drink alcohol and i want a non alcoholic beverage. i took a few sips before i realized there was alcohol in my drink. this is NOT ok! i did not want to make a scene in the restaurant but i could have. the waiter was extremely cavalier about this and should understand the severity of someone allergic to alcohol being served accidentally served. i am NEVER coming back and if i wasn’t in a large group celebrating a birthday, i would have demanded my money back and made a scene.
Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 1 day ago
We regret to hear your experience with us didn’t meet expectations. Serving a beverage contrary to your request is concerning, and we want to ensure the well-being of our guests. Please contact us via our website so we can address these concerns further. Our goal is to provide you with a better experience in the future. Thank you.
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Arlen
Orange County
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Horrible. Waited 30mins just to be seated after making reservations. The waiter didn’t get us water until 10mins after being seated. When we asked for water and the little side dishes they said it’s usually brought out upon request This will be my last time dining here. I highly recommend to go during the week if you really want to go to Fogo. Otherwise, go elsewhere. Not worth it
Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 1 day ago
Arlen, we're sorry we missed the mark for you during your visit. We aim to provide timely and attentive service, and it's concerning to hear this wasn't your experience. Please reach out through our website contact form so we can address your concerns and work toward a better experience in the future. Thank you.
1 person found this helpful
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Angel
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfecto , visite el lugar por primera vez y fueron muy amables conmigo al explicarme la dinámica que ofrecían . Quede muy satisfecho en todos los sentidos gracias Lo recomiendo 100%
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Gina
VIP
Central Coast
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Bathrooms were disgusting. No toilet paper, no seat covers and puddles around the toilet. For what we pay for food, restrooms should be clean. I don’t think any staff checked the restrooms all day. Service was slow. Same cuts of meat every time. There’s maybe only 3 types of beef, 2 chicken and 2 lamb that come by over and over. You get tired of it.
Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 1 day ago
We’re sorry to hear about your recent experience, Gina. Clean facilities and timely service are important to us, and we regret any disappointment. Please use our website contact form so we can address your concerns and improve your experience in the future. Thank you.
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roberto
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Me and My wife went in excited to try Fogo de Chao but it was a bad experience , waiter took 30 minutes to hand over water cups, the guys with the meats wouldn’t get near the table to offer meats,struggled to get refill on drinks , no one checked to see how we were doing , really bad experience wouldnt recommend not worth the price honestly
Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 1 day ago
We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We aim to provide attentive service and it's concerning to know we missed the mark. Our team would like to make it right for you. Please reach out to us via our website contact form so we can address your concerns. Thank you.
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Michael
VIP
San Diego
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family of four enjoyed a lovely evening. We’ve been there before but this was the best owing to the fact that skewers were appearing almost every 4-5 min. Never before did the carvers arrived that quickly. Had to wave some off. Food was excellent.
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Fabian
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
horrible experience and service, DO NOT RECOMMEND. wish I can get my money back.
Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 1 day ago
We're sorry we missed the mark for you during your visit. It’s concerning to hear about your experience, and our team would like to address your concerns. Please reach out to us via our website contact form so we can discuss how we might improve in the future. Thank you.
1 person found this helpful
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Antonio
San Diego
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
This particular location is very unorganized. The layout of the restaurant itself is very poor. The service was underwhelming and quite frustrating. We were in direct line of sight that the gaucho chefs were coming towards. We were slightly tucked away to the side but nevertheless we were overlooked almost the entire time. We came here to celebrate two Birthdays and this place did not perform. Definitely not coming to this location again
Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumResponded 1 day ago
We're truly sorry to hear about your experience, Antonio. It's concerning to learn that the service and layout didn't meet your expectations during such a special occasion. Please reach out to us through our website contact form. Our team would like to address your concerns and discuss how we might better serve you in the future. Thank you.
2 people found this helpful

FAQs

Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 398-1500.

Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum is rated 4 stars by 2358 OpenTable diners.