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"Fogo Gaucho" Steak House and Lounge Bar: Restaurant Reviews

Viking House, off Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, Kenya
254-2-3544037
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Ranked #7 of 248 restaurants in Nairobi
Cuisines: Steakhouse
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Tunis, Tunisia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“If you like meat, this is the place.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012

Although Carnivore is far better known, Fogo has a similar concept at half the price and equal quality. Food is tasty and service is excellent. Unlike Carnivore, Fogo also has fish and seafood so this is nice for those who are not big red meat eaters.

It is a popular restaurant with locals and foreigner so go early of book in advance.

Worth the effort and price.

  • Visited October 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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India
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65 reviews 65 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“Packed evenings serving a popular carnivore fare.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012

The place is packed, so do reserve ahead and be willing to wait around a bit. This is a fixed price per head, steak house with un-limited servings of a reasonable selection of meats, which is just above average, and a small selection of sea food that is below average. There is a very good salad buffet and a live band that does keep the place lively. Overall this could be a good place for large parties, noisy meets noisy! Certainly not the place for a romantic dinner or for those who are serious about steaks.

  • Visited October 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Food
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Nairobi, Kenya
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30 reviews 30 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Busy and popular”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 5, 2012

Very popular busy crowded restaurant but lacking intimacy. The way this works is that you help yourself to salad and then the waiters come round offering you different cuts of meat (and fish) until you have eaten sufficient. Waiters are efficient - but lack finesse. Salad bar choices are good. Meat OK - but you may need to wait sometime for your preferred choices. Don't be tempted to fill up on everything that is offered. Not a good choice if you are looking for an intimate evening with a range of choices and something special.

  • Visited October 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Food
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“Great meat”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2012

Great cuts of meat but served so fast you can barely have a mouthful before the next cut is in your plate. Need to give you time to enjoy the delicious meat

Visited September 2012
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Anoka, Minnesota
1 review
“awesome meat fest....!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2012

i enjoyed all the types of meat from there....we had a very awesome time with the family the meat keeps on coming an less you flip the card given to red but if it stays green that means you are go to good to go,its really amazing and the service is excellent.

  • Visited September 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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