Fogo de Chao

16 ratings
$$$$ • Brazilian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported gluten-free menu items: Bread/Buns
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10 ratings

As rated by the community

836 1st St
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac
1 year ago

All sides gluten free, all meats but one gluten free, list of things on buffet that it's gluten free available. Amazing selection for gluten free and delicious food.

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Gluten Intolerant
4 years ago

The waitstaff had no clue what gluten was, nor were they helpful in finding out anything. Wish I had read reviews here first. We were not told the cheese bread was gf or that the chicken was prepared with beer. For a vegetarian, the salad bar is extensive, but it's not an ideal restaurant for a gf vegetarian at all.

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Gluten Intolerant
5 years ago

95 percent of the menu is gluten free. What a great experience. We had so many choices and the cheese bread was amazing. Not pricey if you consider how much you can eat here.

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Important

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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6 years ago

EXCELLENT! GF cheddar rolls without asking ... so good. Starts with a trip to the most extensive salad bar, which is a red wine pairing dream (wonderful meats, cheeses, fruits and salads).. then, when you are ready, they proceed to offer 16, yes 16, different protein offerings to your tableside. Incredible food and a fun experience. Attentive staff, highly highly recommended.

Celiac
6 years ago

Ate here last summer. Just getting to the review. The wait staff isn't knowledgeable, but the kitchen seems very professional. Celiac safe, just without the confidence a good waiter/waitress provides in this area. Food is good. Also expensive.

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Celiac
7 years ago

Very nice place with good knowledge on GF topic by the boss. The Small cheese breads (pao de queijo) are very good and safe for me, had like 4 pcs. The meet is perfect, just avoid the chicken which is cooked in a beer sauce, so not GF. Wine list is extense. We had a very nice dinner here!

Celiac
7 years ago

Contacted the HQ they assured they couod handle the gf request. It was a special occassion and I wanted to be sure. HQ told me to contact the manager, which I did before hand. Which he assured me they could handle. When I arrived and asked for the manager, he refused to see me. The waitress assured me they were able to handle a gluten free meal. I never saw her again and Half way in I was feeling ill asked for the check and they brought me a chocolate cake as a celebration for me. THEY BROUGHT CHOCOLATE CAKE TO A CELIAC THEY HAD ALREADY CONTAMINATED! Stay away is my advise.

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8 years ago

Absolutely wonderful!!! So many options and the staff were very knowledgeable. I would give this place six stars if I had that option.

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Celiac
8 years ago

Excellent! Waiters very aware of gluten and the cheese bread - freshly baked for the table - is gluten free! Fantastic salad bar with the best fresh mozzarella balls I've had in a long time along with a candied spicy bacon which was out of this world with the meats! As someone else mentioned, this really is a gluten free dream and the fact the staff know about the allergy is professional and well received. My husband does not have a gluten allergy but also loved it here; we are from RI on vacation and this so far has been the best restaurant in Miami.

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9 years ago

The gluten free bread, the manager walking me through each item at the salad bar, and the fact the steak is not premarinated and is fresh and pure. This place is a gluten free dream. Did I mention the bread?

9 years ago

Grest food, lots of options including croutons for the salad! The manager came immediately to the table and helped me go through the options which are many, also told me they are becoming completely GF next month as they are going to take off the menu GF dishes. Good newss!

Celiac
9 years ago

Best gluten free meal I've ever had. staff were wonderfully accommodating. cheese bread to die for. bravo.

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Symptomatic Celiac
10 years ago

Wow, this place is great. I told my server about my allergy and a manager came to talk to me about what my options were and walked me around the salad bar to point out what to avoid there as well. The only meat you have to avoid is the chicken. Most of the salad bar is okay too except for the obvious stuff — croutons, pasta, etc. The entire experience was amazing. The staff is really attentive and nice. The food was delicious and so was the wine. Well worth the price.

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11 years ago

Manager very friendly and showed my wife and I all the GF food. Kinda pricey but expected for vacation spot.

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12 years ago

On vacation in Miami and was super nervous about eating out (extremely gluten sensitive which makes traveling stressful) so I called ahead as I always do to double check & was informed that the manager would greet us when we arrived and explain all of my GF options. He did just that and to my delight on top of the impeccable service & wonderful atmosphere, I was able to eat almost everything on the menu with the exception of a few items. I was thrilled to have so many options and especially enjoyed the "cheese bread" made of all GF ingredients yet delicious as can be. You know, so good it feels scary to eat it!! The staff were all very knowledgable & even made some of the otherwise gluten containing meats gluten free just for me so I could try them :) I can honestly say that the only downside was feeling full WAY to soon!! The price is high but worth every penny for the food & the ability to truly relax and enjoy a nice meal out again!!!

The addicting GF cheese bread!!

Reviews of this Chain

Asymptomatic Celiac
5 days ago

Food is amazing! Most is gluten free, and dedicated gluten free bread!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Steak, Bread/Buns
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Dedicated pizza oven
  • — Dedicated pasta pot
Symptomatic Celiac
1 week ago

Entire market table except a couple items are gluten free

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Gluten Intolerant
3 weeks ago

Staff was knowledgable. We did their table side full experience and I was told that everything at the market table (salad bar) was gluten free except the Italian bread and all the meat is just salt and pepper (except the lamb which was marinated, so I skipped that one just to be safe). It was all so delicious and we were SO full.

If you do the full experience, try to tame excitements on the sides to save room for the meat 😅 I do recommend grabbing some “embellishments” (pickled cucumbers, cornichons, mustard, cheese) to go with the meet to change up the flavors.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Salad
Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Symptomatic Celiac
3 weeks ago

I went to Fogo de Chao this past weekend. The food was very good and the service was excellent. There were no gluten problems, but I have a very small criticism. They need to label the buffet items gluten free instead of only labeling for vegan. Other than that, we really enjoyed dining here and will definitely go back.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Crème Brûlée, Bread/Buns
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Celiac
1 month ago

So much of the menu is Gluten free I’m an extremely sensitive celiac and had no reaction. The whole cold bar is GF along with all of the meat! Little expensive but absolutely delicious food!!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Dessert
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free

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