Downtown Pittsburgh Getting New Brazilian Steakhouse

PITTSBURGH, PA - The redevelopment of the former Saks Fifth Avenue department store site gets a boost Monday week with the opening of the internationally renowned Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chao.

The restaurant at the corner of Oliver Avenue and Smithfield Street will anchor 350 Oliver. The mixed-use development includes a 580-space parking garage that opened in December; Lumiere, a 10-story, 86-unit condominium will be built on top of the garage.

Fogo de Chão specializes in the centuries-old Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco – the art of roasting high-quality cuts of meats over open flame, all of which are carved tableside by Brazilian-trained gaucho chefs. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, there are currently 52 locations throughout Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and the Middle East.

The Fogo de Chão menu features a variety of fire-roasted meats prepared and carved tableside by gaucho chefs. Favorites include ribeye, lamb chops and house-specialty picanha, the most prized Brazilian steak. Fogo Pittsburgh will debut a new dinner menu offering a range of portions and prices to fit guests’ needs.

“Downtown Pittsburgh has developed an exciting culinary scene,” Larry Johnson, Fogo de Chão CEO, said in a statement. “We believe our authentic Southern Brazilian culture and cuisine will be a great fit. Our guests can expect to receive the same experience here in Pittsburgh that they would at any of our locations in Brazil.”

File photo of New York City Fogo de Chao via Getty Images.

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