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Fogo de Chão, the nearly 50-year-old internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil, brings its signature churrasco dining experience to one of Nashville’s most exciting destinations with the opening of its newest location at Nashville Yards on Monday, September 22. The new restaurant is located at 910 Signal Crossing directly across from The Pinnacle live music venue and marks Fogo’s first location in Tennessee. As part of their introduction to the community, Fogo will donate 10% of its first week of sales to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, a food bank dedicated to ensuring equitable access to the food and resources people in the community need to thrive.
Designed in partnership with global design agency Harrison, the space showcases Fogo’s recent brand transformation with enhanced design and innovation platforms in an approachable, warm and timeless setting that reflects the local Nashville community. The restaurant features an open churrasco grill, offering guests a view of Gaucho Chefs demonstrating the Culinary Art of Churrasco by butchering, hand carving, and grilling high-quality cuts of protein over an open flame. The restaurant showcases a wholesome and nutritious Market Table, a lively indoor Bar Fogo area ideal for all-day happy hour and an expansive outdoor patio with additional Bar Fogo areas. Additionally, the Nashville location features The Butchery, a grab-and-go market where guests can enjoy a glass of South American wine and imported charcuterie as they consult with expert butchers on fresh cuts of proteins to grill at home.
“We’re thrilled to open our first Tennessee location in the heart of downtown Nashville,” said Barry McGowan, Chief Executive Officer of Fogo de Chão. “Nashville has a vibrant and diverse culinary landscape, making it an ideal destination for our continued growth. We look forward to welcoming both new guests and loyal Fogo Fans to discover the Culinary Art of Churrasco in a space that honors the rich traditions of Southern Brazil.”
Fogo de Chão redefines the dining experience with the Culinary Art of Churrasco – from its signature fire-roasted proteins with an expertly seasoned, salty bark to its blistered fresh seafood offerings that bring bold flavors to the table. Beyond the Churrasco experience, guests can enjoy Bar Fogo offerings, featuring all-day happy hour starting at $5 with handcrafted cocktails, premium South American wines, and an indulgent selection of shareable dishes such a $10 Picanha Burger and more. Whether savoring Churrasco or gathering for a lively Bar Fogo celebration, Fogo delivers an unmatched experience of flavor, ambiance, and authentic Brazilian hospitality.
Leading the Nashville team is General Manager Gilso Antunes, who started his career with Fogo in 2013 as a server at the Santo Amaro São Paulo location, and most recently served as a General Manager at the Dunwoody, Georgia restaurant. Gilso and his team look forward to becoming part of the Nashville community and providing over 100 local jobs for talented individuals committed to delivering an exceptional experience to all guests.
Fire-roasted cuts, the core of Fogo’s experience, include guest favorites such as Bone-In Ribeye, Lamb Chops, and the house specialty, Picanha —the prime part of the top sirloin. Fogo Nashville offers a range of menu selections and prices to fit all occasions, including:
- Full Churrasco Experience – The signature prix-fixe menu selection that includes all premium and classic cuts, plus the fresh and seasonal Market Table & Feijoada Bar and authentic Brazilian side dishes.
- Indulgent Churrasco Experience – In addition to the Full Churrasco Experience, guests can enjoy their choice of enhancement (Butter-Bathed™ Lobster Tail, Black Truffle Butter, All Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, or Roasted Bone Marrow) and a decadent dessert, in addition to the Market Table and Brazilian side dishes.
- Best of Brazil – For a limited time guests can enjoy a curated menu featuring Fogo’s most celebrated fire-roasted proteins, fresh Market Table selections and signature Brazilian sides for $49.
- Weekday Lunch Starting at $18 – Includes the seasonal Market Table & Feijoada Bar, plus family-style service of Brazilian side dishes for $18 per person. Guests may choose to add a single cut of fire-roasted meat or have the Full Churrasco Experience.
- Weekend Brazilian Brunch – Includes the Full Churrasco Experience combined with Brazilian-inspired brunch items like Braised Beef Rib Hash and made-to-order waffle and omelet stations.
In addition to these options, the menu also includes the following:
- Indulgent Cuts – Guests can enhance their experience with a 20 oz. Wagyu New York Strip that is carved tableside on a Himalayan salt block to complement the cut’s intense marbling and buttery texture. A decadent, dry-aged 32 oz. Long Bone Tomahawk Ribeye or 24 oz. Wagyu Ribeye is also available to order for the table.
- All-Day Happy Hour - Guests can enjoy $10 Brazilian-inspired cocktails, $8 glasses of South American wines, and $5 Beer all-day every day, in the dining room and bar. Additionally, all bottles of South American wines under $130 are half priced all day every day.
- Bar Fogo – The Nashville bar offers an elevated experience with a warm, timeless design and dedicated bar staff designed to allow guests to linger while enjoying smaller, shareable plates like a $10 Picanha Burger or Lobster & Shrimp Tacos.
- Inclusive Menu Options — Guests can discover options for all dietary tribes from vegan to pescatarian and more. These nutrient-dense dishes include entrée alternatives to the Churrasco experience like Chilean Sea Bass, Seared Tofu & Black Bean Pasta and Cauliflower Steak, or shareable seafood options like a jumbo shrimp cocktail to blistered Whole Fresh Fish.
- Fogo To-Go & Catering — Bring the Fogo experience home with individual churrasco entrees, à la carte offerings, full-service catered events with on-site grilling and ready-to-eat or ready-to-grill options.
- Group and Private Dining — Whether celebrating a special birthday or hosting a corporate meeting, the Nashville location has a dedicated sales manager and offers customizable menus, beautiful private and semi-private dining spaces, and complimentary A/V equipment.
A dining experience for all ages, children six and under enjoy complimentary dining at Fogo Nashville, and ages seven to twelve dine at half-price for the Full Churrasco Experience.