Fine Dining Opportunities in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area

Scottsdale's Fogo De Chao Restaurant: A Unique Atmosphere Serving Fabulous Brazilian Barbecue

Writer M J Joachim
The Fogo De Chao restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona is about atmosphere, food and entertainment. The aroma entices guests, even before walking through the door. Upon entering this fine establishment, large windows reveal several varieties of roasting meat in large, secure rooms. As one looks around, there is a feeling of wonder at the vast selections of wine, showcased as if in a wine cellar, throughout the restaurant.


Guests are quickly caught off-guard by the unique dining style, which begins with cocktails, the most delightful bread served at your table, before engaging in a trip to their elegant, buffet style salad bar. Interesting delicacies like heart of palm, rare cheeses and unique salad dressings, vegetable dips and tasty spreads are abundantly available. Upon finishing the salad portion of the meal, the food and entertainment begin.

First time visitors to Fogo De Chao are quickly caught in the frenzy of excitement, as chefs and staff circle around their tables. Meat servers hold large skewers of mouthwatering and cooked-to-perfection cuts of meat, which they slice and serve to guests individually. The sights and scents of such delicious entrees encourage many guests to try as many selections as possible.

Meat selections include numerous varieties of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and sausage'"all seasoned to perfection with a curious blend of southern Brazilian flavors, representative of ancient traditions when cowboys barbecued and grilled their feasts over large fire pits, out in the open ranch lands of Brazil. Guests enjoy a delicious assortment of side dishes and desserts with their meals, and of course the finest selection of wine.

The unique atmosphere of Fogo De Chao is intriguing and entertaining. Visitors enjoy high-quality cuisine that almost seems to transport them to another world. Each guest is provided with a small food chip, which is used to signal chefs to serve more selections of choice, roasted meat. The food chip is color coded; when guests place the green side up, attentive chefs visit the table to slice meat for their patron. Guests who have had their fill place the red side of the food chip up, displaying that they have had their fill.

Fogo De Chao is a fine dining establishment residing at 6300 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Arizona. It is conveniently located in the northwest section of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area., minutes from several main highways and freeways. Residents and visitors from the surrounding cities of Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Glendale and Phoenix are likely to find the relatively short trip to Fogo De Chao Restaurant well spent. Prices are moderately expensive, reflective of the exquisite food, excellent service and unique atmosphere.

Quick Reference Guide

· Fine Dining, Brazilian barbecue, full bar

· Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area

· Moderately expensive

· Hours: Lunch Service offered Monday through Friday between 11:30am and 2pm; Dinner Service offered Monday through Friday 5pm to 10pm; Saturday 4:30pm to 10:30pm; Sunday 4pm to 9pm

· Reservations accepted: 480-609-8866

Resources

Fogo De Chao Website
Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau
Reviews from Fogo De Chao Patrons
More Reviews
Personal Experience: I've been there and it was wonderful!

Published by Writer M J Joachim

M. J. Joachim is a full-time freelance writer. Much of her work can be found on contributor sites like Yahoo Contributor Network and Helium. She also writes custom content for some of Helium's special projec...  View profile

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