Fogo de Chao
$$$$ • Brazilian Restaurant
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We went to eat there to celebrate a birthday. On the reservation, I noted gluten allergy and when we checked in, the hostess provided an allergy guide. Almost everything there is gluten free so it was pretty easy:)
But the best was our waiter. I brought gluten free cupcakes and macrons from a grocery store. I just hoped to be able to eat them but when I asked him when meal started, he said he would tell wake care of them. He plated them, added candles, and wrote happy birthday in condensed milk.
Great experience!
Great experience here, told them of my allergy and they brought me a list of everything and their allergens: gluten was only in a few things! Safe buffet, all the meats except the tofu but I didn’t even see that. Highly recommended. All you can eat is $66 which seems like a great deal!
All the meats were gluten free. They had a dedicated gluten free fryer for the polenta. Didn’t get sick.
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Excellent experience! Safely ate the buffet because the manager came over with a printed list of all allergens. 95% of the menu is gluten free already. Excellent service.
Amazing experience for my birthday! Manager brought out complete allergen list and there were less than 10 items I couldn’t eat. Almost all al a carte meats were safe and I felt safe using the buffet. Best of all, the comped my meal and gave me a free birthday dessert.
Only cons were that it is a super busy place!!
Went with a large private group. Was very hesitant however the server was knowledgeable and she provided a menu that listed all allergens. She mentioned the menu was from 2017 and we know that ingredients/brands can change. I had the chicken wrapped in bacon and asparagus and I can say that it was good and I did not get sick
These comments are for this location only.
Host and manger know about celiac and GF requirements.
Staff are not trained to understand GF and cross-contamination or other food allergies. They hand you a laminated list identifying different allergy sensitive items and you carry to the food bar. This list or GF “menu” is from 2017 and not organized very well. Have recipes changed?
The food bar items are not labeled, so one has to stick to known GF items (e.g., cheese, tomatoes, fruit), and hope for no cross contamination.
The meats are good and all but a few are prepared GF.
I’d only recommend this location if you are astute and experienced at sorting foods. Otherwise, beware.
I think we would’ve had a better experience if we had a smaller group. There were 12 of us. We sat and I told our waitress I was gluten free, and she mentioned the allergen booklet she would get me and also that all the meat is gf except the chicken. Even the bread was gf. She never came back with that booklet, and then 25 people with meat came out before we even had drinks. I was full before we even had water. Gluten free wise, taste is phenomenal. Service wise, very intense and kind of “fend for yourself”, because our waitress never came back until we hunted her down
First time at Fogo de Chao!! We were at the Boston location. Great experience and no gluten worries. They have allergen list of what has wheat as well as the other big 8! Server was knowledgeable and informed.
great gf options. the staff is very knowledgeable on what is safe to eat! Also go for the weekend brunch it’s their best deal!
We had dinner here recently and noted a gluten allergy on the reservation. Our server was aware of this when we sat down and explained that the only chicken legs were off limits from the meat offerings as they are marinated in beer. Everything else, as well as the salad bar, was safe.
Were were given some small bread rolls which are naturally gluten free since they are made with cheese and tapioca. The meal also comes with mashed potatoes, polenta fries and fried plantains. I asked if they used a shared fryer and the manager came over to confirm that they do not fry any gluten items in the fryer.
Food was very good. The lamb options were incredible. Some cuts were a little tough, so start with small tastes and then settle on the best options. Salad bar had a mound of candies bacon which was addictive. I did see what I believe to be croutons near some of the salad options, so keep in mind some things could have some cc. I had no reactions other than being uncomfortably full.
Carnivore’s delight. Tried this restaurant while visiting Boston. A good place to go when you’re hungry! Majority of the menu is gluten free. The manager came over and spoke with us about our their practices and what was not safe. Staff seemed to have conflicting opinions on the grilled zucchini’s status so we steered clear of it.
Delicious!! Almost everything is gf except chicken legs ... if you ask for sausages from the back I will bring them out where they haven’t touched the chicken legs. Also lots of choices that are dairy free, including soup that we never get (this one is made with coconut milk). Excellent service and excellent food. Highly recommend!
Nice salad bar, many options without gluten - in fact very few with any! I didn't have any of the meat, but the very specific allergy Lust they provided showed only one having gluten - so that's 15+ without.
I visited this past weekend. 100% GF salad bar. The only meat option I couldn't have were the chicken drumsticks b/c they're marinated in beer. There are a decent amount of GF dessert options. But the plantains that they bring you with the meat service are GF and they're yummy enough to serve as dessert (and you can get as much as you want)! The complimentary cheese bread is also GF and absolutely divine. I did not feel limited at all at Fogo De Chao and the food was absolutely delicious!
If you have food allergies, they have a comprehensive book that outlines common food allergens in each dish. Just ask the server.
The unique experience is also something fun and to be enjoyed.
If you are a meat lover like I am, this is your place. Brazilian BBQ, where the sides are gluten free! They definitely know their stuff here!
Fun, delicious & terrific service. Very few items have gluten. Even the rolls are safe for everyone.
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They have a lot of gluten free options. I did the experience. I skipped the buffet portion because I never feel safe eating shared food. But they bring you mash potatoes, bakes polenta, and banana at the table. Also the cheese bread is gluten free. I was able to eat all the meats that came to the table.
Safe and helpful staff. Almost everything is gf and if you ask down at the salad bar they will tell you what to avoid (like 3 items). It was a great place to go.
This place just opened Dec 16, 2024. My wife and I decided to give it a try as we have never eaten at a Brazilian Steakhouse. Wow! We were never disappointed! We went with the Full Churrasco experience which is all you can eat meat and unlimited access to the Market Table, which is like a salad bar but way better! The Market Table is all gluten free aside from the bread that is off to the side near the soups. They had fruits, salads, vegetables, etc served in a very presentable way, and it was delicious! The chicken salad and potato salad were amazing! The meats that you get with the Full Churrasco experience are all gluten free aside well! The picanha was my favorite but the others were delicious as well! This was a splurge for us as it was $71/person but we will definitely go back! Kids 6 and under are free and kids ages 7-12 are half price. Great Date Night experience and the service was top notch!
The staff was knowledgeable about gluten and were happy to check an allergen menu to answer my questions. The salad bar was extensive and the items labeled. I didn’t see anything that wasn’t naturally gluten free. I was told the lamb, beef and pork were all safe. They were carved tableside. I avoided the chicken as I had read online that it wasn’t safe. Everything was delicious and the service was superb! I felt great after the meal and I was truly stuffed.
My favorite restaurant! I have celiac disease and it is extremely safe. Everything is gluten free except for one bread & perhaps one or two salads. I go for lunch and have the Market Table filled with a wide variety of salads, fresh fruits and veggies, hummus, cheeses, cured meats & salmon. There's also rice, beans with sausage, and seasonal soup. They also bring garlic mashed potatoes, caramelized bananas, crispy polenta, and Brazilian cheese bread to your table. You can also add the table service of the continuously served fire roasted meats.
