Editorial summary
Fogo de Chão sits at the heart of Minneapolis's fast-casual scene, serving brazilian plates that read familiar at first glance but reveal a surprising amount of care on the plate.
Expect handhelds, bowls, and a couple of share-friendly sides, with seasonal swaps that keep the lineup feeling alive rather than frozen behind the laminated card.
The room is bright and unfussy, counter ordering, a wash of casual seating, and just enough warmth in the lighting to make a solo lunch feel like a small treat rather than a transaction.
Pricing sits comfortably in the $$ range, with portions that feel honest for the spend and very few items that read as upsells dressed up as essentials.
If you want a quick, well-made brazilian meal in Minneapolis without the chain-restaurant compromises, Fogo de Chão is an easy yes, and the sort of low-key spot that grows on you the more you visit.
Cuisine and category
Fogo de Chão is registered primarily as a Brazilian fast-casual operator. The kitchen also draws on Steak House influences, which shows up in the menu mix and in how the room reads at lunch versus dinner. The fast-casual format here means counter ordering, real cooking on the line, and a price point that respects a weekday meal, somewhere in the $$ range depending on what you put together.
Where it is
You will find Fogo de Chão at 645 Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, MN 55403. It is part of the broader Minneapolis fast-casual scene, and one of 24 restaurants currently registered across Minnesota.