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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well worth any wait! Rich, savoury steak and the best prime cuts. Better than a Ruth Chris or mortons.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can just go back for the cheese roll. A bit pricey specially if you are only doing the salad bar. Make sure you go this restaurant on an empty stomach.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to have drinks and dinner. The bar tenders were fun and informative. They have 33 side dishes (my advice don't fill up on those). Soon comes the 15 different, freshly cut at your...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for a friend's bday and sat downstairs in a plush little room away from the crowds. Love the architecture and decor at this place. it's also next door to the Patagonia store!! :)Had a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My company threw a dinner for us here the other night. Un-freaking-believable. We had appetizers and wine to start and it was awesome - empanadas, fried zucchini, bacon-wrapped scallops - they just...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would have to say the atmosphere/decor is what barely gives this place 3 stars for me. I do love the modern decor, and definitely a great place to hang out at the bar. But the food fell short and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pampas. What can I say? If you want to get owned with an unlimited supply of food, then please come here. They have over 15 types of meat that will take your stomach to school and back. The price is...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update:Sad to say that Pampas no longer carries Chimay on tap (only in bottles), but that's not really a problem because their caipirinhas are all you really need (with extra sugar requested). Also,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A restaurant where endless bounds of meat travel to you and are sliced onto your plate for you??? Did I die and go to a heart disease inducing heaven?? Nope, just Pampas in Palo Alto. You walk in...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Looovvveeeeddd this place!! I had been hearing about it all summer, and finally made it out here with my boyfriend and his parents for his birthday dinner. I thought the atmosphere was great - I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I have had wonderful experiences at this restaurant. The food consistently is terrific and the wine list is superb. So great to see Biodynamic wines on a list! The meats and sidebar...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, service and drinks. We will definitely return!
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy this place very much! I love their modern decor and set up. I enjoy the bar/lounge seating area --it's designed very efficiently to initiate conversation with those around you.I've had two...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to be if you like meat. I ordered the Rodizio (unlimited meat) after a moment of hesitation (due to its price) and had a great, hefty dinner.At $44, the Rodizio might seem like a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All you can eat meat option that's brought to your table? Fabulous!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very impressive. Better than the one in SF market street. Must try..
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pampas was my first experience to Brazilian fare. And it was Deeelicious and fun!! It's a little pricy, but if you have a big apetite for all you can eat meat, it's not a bad deal. For $44, you can...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yuuuum!!! Brazilian!!! I love meat and I love all the flavors of Brazilian meat!!This was a perfect place for me to have my 25th birthday with my closest friends and family!! They accommodated all...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I nearly gave 3 stars for the service, which was absolutely impeccable. Couldn't have been more attentive. A couple of the dishes on the salad/veggie/appetizer bar were really good. The Mint Mango...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this restaurant a lot, particularly the setting of the bar and live music in the hall....The dishes are good and the drinks are very selective...Sam and I happened to know the son of the family...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Pampas, my first time trying brazilian bbq and you didn't disappoint. This place is a meat lover paradise and definitely a must try if your'e in the neighbor hood. Though expect to dig a little...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's the first thought in your head when you think of Pampas? Meat! Well I recently went here with my family and I was a little disappointed. Maybe because it's been on my "to try" list for...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My company had a event in their private room. The room was fantastic. Very cozy and private. The decor of the restaurant is nice and tastefully modern. We didn't have the Rodizio, but we had a bunch...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars Love people coming around with meat on swords, what a cool idea. Awesome food and a great place for a group dinner. Their main thing is the all you can eat meat and the side bar - which...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really nice all around experience. Unlike what others here have said, they were not skimpy on the expensive meats. In fact, they came around twice with the lamb chops and three times with the Filet...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
O-M-G!!! The meat here is as good as everyone says. My mouths waters as I think about the delicious meats. I went with the Rodizio option both times I came here and you gotta be careful with the salad...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I think of Brazilian food, I think carnage carnage carnage. That really wasn't the case for the lunch menu. Friend and I split the citrus salad and feijoada. The citrus salad is self...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
high prices, mediocre food, lack of service. Poor combination! I went with my family for a celebration dinner- total tab for 6 was $400. That was with the all you can eat Rodizio(4) and the salad...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there last week and had an awesome time. Favorite meat of the night: Grilled Flank Steak. The outside was cooked perfectly and the inside was tender and medium rare. Just too good. The service is...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY F%@K!!! I must have eaten enuf meat for the entire week. lamb chops and leg of lamb with balsamic reduction is succulent, with good balance of savoriness and sweet and sour from the vinegar....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just went here for my birthday dinner last night. It was great, red meat overload. We're not huge red meat eaters, but that's why this choice of restaurant was a special occasion.We had a drink at...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.5/5 Came here for after a long postponed agreement with a friend to eat good meat, Came on a Thursday night and it took a while to find parking, (street) There was 2 large groups ahead of us but we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 fucking stars thats whats up.When you first walk in you are greeted by the hostess and a beautiful bar to the right, fully stacked like a girl with double d's. I ordered the gaucho at the bar, its...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 *****!THATS RIGHT FOKES!If you wanna eat and have a good time in a nice resturant that serves you mean, GO HERE!People bring you food constantly! This is awesome! My buddies took me here for the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My older brother's bachelor party introduced me to Brazillian Steakhouses originally. That was down in Burbank, CA, and many years ago.I am still full from that experience.When I got down to Stanford...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent meats. My fav - lamb chops and the top sirloin. Perfectly tender and seasoned. Honorable mentions - tri tip, skirt steak and leg of lamb. The pork was a little dry and over salted for the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came for my sister bday. 7 of us. one return and first timer for six of us. I'm not a all you can eat type but I did it. For $44 is a little pricey. Meats came out slow. only 4 types came out....
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The meat was awesome and the variety was pretty good although I must say that they sometimes forget to bring everything to every table- but you just have to ask for it by name and they'll remember...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT...YUMMMY! For my bf's bday, I had arranged a dinner party at Pampas. The hostess was great. We were seated exactly per our reservation time and wasted no chow down time! Did I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our new favorite! and possibly the best restaurant I've ever been to.The architecture and decor of the restaurant is stunning. The staff is attentive, friendly, and helpful. Most important, the food...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who doesnt like to eat meat? Well, maybe if your a vegetarian. If not, Pampas is the place for some awesome all you can eat BBQ meat goodness! The Rodizio, for $44 includes all the BBQ meat you can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy smokes, I'm still trying to digest all of the food that I ate last night. My buddies and I went down there yesterday to celebrate the life of a departed friend and decided to try Pampas over the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Palo Alto is not part of my regular stomping grounds, but went here for a work dinner.If you're into meat, this is the place for you. I don't agree with some of the comments from other reviewers...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got appetite?Seriously. This is a place where not only will you need a clean palette and an endless empty stomach, but also willing to spend a couple of hours with a few other serious carnivores. With...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was a MEH establishment for me. The surroundings are nice and the service is great. But I think most of the reason the meat tastes so good is that it is slathered in butter and oil. And at the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ate at this place lass night... id have to say that this is one of the best places ive ever eatin at in my lifetime.. hahah try it
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heard about it, but somehow didn't get the chance to go. Sometimes you are near the area but it just slip you by. Or maybe I am forgetful.Anyways, heard from friends that this place is DA Bomb when...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my second time here with the bf. Came here for a friend's birthday. Party of 5 and we all enjoyed it very much. Can say too much? 4 of us had the Rodizio for $45 which is the unlimited 18...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A group of friends and I went here recently and the food was acceptable but not amazing. The restaurant is on three levels, with the bottom and top levels feeling like small hotel conference rooms,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite part of this restaurant is the bread basket they bring, particularly the cheese bread. I had the meats, which were delicious, especially the tri-tip. The torte for dessert was great, and...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The meats are not bad, but they kept bringing flank steak over and over again and over the course of an hour or so we never saw a couple of the meats they allegedly serve. For $44 a head without...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Come hungry! This is basically an upscale "all you can eat" establishment. You can purchase just the side bar, which has everything from salad to veggies to pastas. If you purchase the meat as well,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I were prepared and hungry. We went all out for the Rodizio menu, basically All you can eat. I was not disappointed at the overall experience. The service was superb. The only thing...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only eat meat if it's worth eating and more often than not at buffets, I just stick to the vegetarian sides. I am glad I didn't make that mistake here!The turkey wrapped in bacon was too good. I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO delicious. SO expensive. but SO good. Get the rodizio, its amazing. Our waiter was really awesome and would just come by and ask what we wanted more of (the answer was alway either filet mignon...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Drinks? Check.All you can eat appetizers from cold bar? Check.Endless delivery of Brazilian-style meat? Check. Entrees for alternatives to all-you-can-eat meat? Check.Dessert? Check.Pampas is an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For our 3rd anniversary, my husband and I decided to give this place a try for a couple of reasons:1. It wasn't in San Jose. We really wanted to go somewhere we've never been in an area we don't...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here to meet up with birthday friends, and decided to have dinner before everyone arrived. Just the 2 of us, we got seated promptly since it was still early. Not sure if it's every week, but...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 star for meat selection/quality and 5 star for atmosphere/ambiance, so i'll give it a 4 star overall. I've been to numerous other Brazilian steakhouses all over the US and i thought the salad...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with my wife as she had never been to Brazilian BBQ. The experience was great. After we were seated we headed straight to the salad bar which was limited compared to Espestus. Service was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place was below average. I had been to Fogo de Chao in Dallas so my expectations were very high. The meat selection sucks and the servers kept bringing us cuts that we didn't want. They don't...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of the best steakhouse/buffet restaurant I've been in a long time. You should reserve first before coming in because they are packed and there's a line of people waiting with no...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place......i went to this for a special date with my boyfreind.... it was a holiday weekend so it was busy, but that did not matter.the salad bar was great. great selection and flavors....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby and I went to Pampas with some friends last weekend. Our standards for dining out are pretty high - we mostly dine out in the city. So Pampas had a lot to live up to. The restaurant puts a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had such high hopes for this place because of the great Brazilian BBQ I had visited before (Brasas in Raleigh, NC). Sadly this place didn't live up. The hot bar was not nearly as good, the meats...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
He said:I first discovered Pampas when my friends and I stumbled across the same establishment in Las Vegas. We feasted mightily and had the most delectable meats we have ever experienced. I raved...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went yesterday for happy hour and had a great time. Not only are the drinks and appetizers fabulous, but they're cheap during happy hour! $5 cocktails and half off apps until 7pm, which is a pretty...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Pampas several weeks ago, and this was one of the more memorable dining experiences I have had in Silicon Valley. In short, the four-star average for this venue is well- deserved. The...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So after reading all the reviews I decided that this would be a great place for our Father's day lunch. I was wrong. I think people are just so excited about the meat coming around they do not know...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like it a lot, but meats are a little salty! Espetus is San Francisco is the same thing...but while their meats are less salty, the side dishes are not as good as Pampas. Overall, I'd recommend this...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the most interesting and flavorful eating experiences I've ever had! Pampas is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Imagine what seems like an endless parade of men carrying...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Meat was tender and plentiful. TastyThe meat only stopped coming if you turned your Pampas disk on the table to the red side (green for go)Salads were fresh and never emptyStaff were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was wary about coming here because my previous experiences with Brazilian had always involved waxing. Ooops. I mean lots of meat with low quality. The quality here was pretty good. I was getting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recommend flowy shirts and elastic pants to truly enjoy Pampas. I went with two meat-eating girlfriends, and we had a fantastic dinner. Our reservation was early, and we were seated immediately...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants in Palo Alto!Many restaurants in the area have either great ambiance or great food - rarely both. Pampas has both. They have the Rodizio style service as well as Entrees....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars....We took my sister & brother-in-law here to celebrate his birthday and had a pretty good experience. With nearly 15 types of meat...we were "meated-out."The standouts: picanha (sirloin...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I have eaten at Texas de Brazil, a wonderful Brazilian Steakhouse in Chicago and Orlando, many times, and were expecting the same great experience at Pampas. We were sorely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a large group of people here for a corporate dinner, so my experience will differ from a traditional visit. What I can say is that Pampas is an unexpectedly good restaurant on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have found my 4 star heaven and it is Pampas in downtown Palo Alto. Now, I'll say I have actually been to Brazil and an all you can eat Churrasceria before and also in Chicago. Those are 5 star...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If there's only one thing you remember about this review, make sure it's this: "Get the Rodizio"For $44, you get an all-you-can-eat gorgefest of a dozen different meats unlimited access to a side...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Meat lover? Don't think twice...:Food - 4 starsService - 4 starsPerformace/Cost - 3.5 starsThis was my very first time doing a barbecue a la Brazil, so I was stoked to be fully immersed in the...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, all-you-can eat meat sound great IF you don't care about the meat quality. If you don't mind getting served sausage, chicken and pork over and over this is the place for you. But try asking...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i'm with huey on this place. bf and i were so excited to try pampas. although we DID have the rodizio. the place is beautiful. the service was outstanding...but the food?!?! not so much. the salad bar...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever been really excited about something only to be thoroughly disappointed? Well, that's how I felt on Tuesday when we went to Pampas for lunch.I had NO idea that they stopped serving the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like meat. Given that and the fact that I wasn't paying for dinner, the Rodizio on their menu was a GREAT experience. The Rodizio gives you unlimited access to the sidebar and unlimited MEAT. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be the first to admit, I'm a Pampas groupie. No week is complete without at least one visit. What has me so hooked? Happy hour. It is THE BEST happy hour in Palo Alto, no questions asked. 5-7...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Be careful...it's very tempting to eat yourself sick here. Once you turn your coaster to the green, you just want a little bit of everything. I went here for dinner with my bf, brother, and sister....
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this rating is based on lunch alone. i'm sure dinner would be a totally different experience. we went here for our christmas lunch and had a totally great time. yummy meats on swords. the place...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The meat was great. Sirloin, Lamb chop. Grilled pineapple is also refreshing. The sidebar has interesting dishes and veggies.The atmosphere is also good, and great customer service.The only reason for...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MEAT. MEAT. MEAT. All you can eat places connote slobbish customers and a wham-bam-get-you-out-ma'am agenda. Not here.A bit pricey, attentive wait-staff, classy and professional atmosphere. You are...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch at Pampas is in a different league than eating dinner, although the cheese bread was good.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: Meat overload :-)
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd heard a lot of hype about Barzillian barbeque and Pampas in particular from my friends. So, I was more than excited to go there for my birthday. I read the reviews on Yelp and was getting ready...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am from the south bay and Pampas is a very good option if you don't want to drive to the City. We've been to many Churrascaria/Brazilian Steakhouses like Fogo de Chao's and Espetus- Pampas is right...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very solid if not slightly Palo Alto-ish take-off on Brazlian BBQ. Make sure to sit in the mezzanine, especially if you have a large group (and this restaurant is GREAT for large groups)....
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant was very good. I would probably give it a 3.5. I have been to Fogoa de Chao and Texas de Brazil so I have to compare Pampas to those. For whatever reason, I thought that they were...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another great experience! Meat coma to the max.We were at the sidebar and the gf mentioned that they were out of the watermelon gazpacho. Apparently the executive was there too and overheard. He was...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is a nice place with good service. I had never been to a Brazilian barbecue, but I love the food and the concept. I'm a huge meat fan, so this was the place for me. I love the sauce...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy cow, as it were. One word: picanha. Most all of us had the rodizio service (translation: $44 for all you can meat which yes is quite high if you are used to Korean BBQ) and we were all in love...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were seated on the mezzanine and the buffet salad is not easily accesssible as it is downstairs. I dont like their style of serving the meat . Waiters comes around with the meat on a stick . It is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a non Fogo place this is a really good one. It helps if you go on a busier day so there are plenty of meat choices circulating. Also on busier days they have some live music and there are also TVs...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so heart broken right now!They stopped serving the meat skewer buffet for lunch! Dammit! I had a light dinner last night and skipped breakfast this morning! I was so ready to throw down!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is SOOO freakin awesome! I took the boyfriend here for his birthday earlier this year and it was such a wonderful experience! They come around w/ like over 10 different kinds of meats and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last night I took my girls out to Pampas for their birthdays. Our reservation was for 7:45p.m., but they promptly seated us when we arrived fifteen minutes earlier than scheduled. We requested to sit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meat was great. Salad bar was pretty good, too.I'd give it 4-stars, except that the service was pretty bad. Waiter forgot about our drink order and rarely stopped by.I'd go there again... but just...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've been to Cleo's in San Bruno, Espetus in the City and now Pampas in the PA. Each Brazillian Steakhouse I go to, the bar just keeps getting raised higher and higher.I previously mentioned that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
High Class - High Quality, but still room for improvement.My partner and I are fans of Brazilian BBQ/Rodizio houses, and decided to make the 30 minute drive to Pampas and we were satisfied.The design...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't normally give 5 stars, but the service here really pushed it over the top. Now it could be because we went there on a Tuesday, but the experience was amazing.Ambiance:The restaurant was well...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friggin' wheelbarrow. That's what I needed to get my stuffed ass outa this place. I even ate extra light that day and had some good workouts prior as to ensure proper metabolism. I was taking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Angie and I have been to Pampas 4x now, so long overdue for a review.Let me caveat, we have never actually been to the diining room, just 3 Happy Hours and their World of Wine tasting last night.Their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome salad bar for LUNCH! But, be careful because the price of the salad bar is drastically higher for dinner. The sides they give you instead of bread are delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner dining:-ambiance: ***3.5 stars (Fridays and Saturdays there is generally live music, which is nice, BUT can get a little noisy. The restaurant has three levels: lower, street (main), and upper...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I went somewhere different that everyone else.... What is there to like about this place?Went there twice, maybe it was too soon after they opened up, but was really underwhelmed. Yes,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! almost as good as porcao in ipanema!!sike
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried the big meat buffet deal. I LOVED the grilled pineapple. At first, I was sort of concerned. Grilled? But I totally take it back. Grilled pineapple is something else that you just have to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Pampas twice now with the family. If you've read any of my other reviews, you know that I am lucky enough to have two boys (8 & 9) who will eat just about anything. They are absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
amazing everything i tried i was completely in love with!!! great decor amazing food excellent drinks!!! totally worth every penny the torte is amazing..this is a must try! and im hard to please if...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I took my girlfriend here for Valentine's day this year. The food was excellent, and is the only reason Pampas is getting two stars from me. Service, besides for one server, was sub-par for what I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last Friday for a friend's birthday. Our party was pretty late but the host didn't hassle us at all. She was very nice and understanding. *Ambiance*I really liked the look and feel of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unlimited Brazilian churrasco grilled steak, lamb, chicken, sausage, BACON COVERED turkey! Did I mention the sidebar with amazing lamb meatballs, prosciutto, assortment of salad to go with all the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes! Good food , great service & nice deco.We had the all you can eat meat feast here, they are all good , some a little salty but flavorful. You can order the meat to your preferance, our waiter and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My BF and I tried Pampas for a romantic Valentine's dinner. It was quite romantic but only because of company, not the restaurant. This is a great place for groups though I wouldn't suggest Pampas...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Most everything in the salad bar was very good, but still pricey for $27. Most of the meat had very good flavor but was either overcooked and a bit dry. My favorite of all the meats was the skirt...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had two meat eating clients in town and one of them loves Brazilian BBQ so he recommended this place.Basically for $27 you can have a very elaborate salad all you can eat which is actually a pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I dined this Thursday night at Pampas- We arrived around 6:30. The doors were open and welcoming on a first warm night after the biblical rains passed. We chose to sit at the welcoming...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it out to this place. I've been wanting to compare it to Espetus in the city.(Note, before I continue: DO NOT starve yourself thinking you can take in more food! Bad call on my part...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took the husband here for his bday with about 30 of our friends. The resos were waiting for us and we were seated almost immediately. We wasted no time and 29 out of 30 of us ordered the rodizio. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: 4.5 starsService: 4Ambiance: 5Overall: 4 starsMeat flavor and variety was great, maybe better than Fogo de Chao. Cheesebread was great. Beautiful ambiance for dinner and such a date...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my birthday and we had an awesome experience. It was a meat feast, the closest thing that I have come to attending an actual food orgy. There was lots of really good seasoned meat....
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by for a quick bite before heading down the street to the spa.Was starving so I tried the rodizio and she had a white fish plate. Service was very unorganized as it seemed like a free for all...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SETTINGSleek and trendy. Two floors. Live music on weekends!FOODOpted for the Rodizio, which guarantees a never-ending barrage of meat. All meats are heavily salted, marinated, and slathered with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Celebrated a birthday dinner of my best friends husband. Ambience was nice and simple. Appetizers were yummy! Love the cheeserolls and especially the fried banana's. Main Meal - MEAT! Yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just went back to pampas this past tuesday. They were having a wine tasting event.... I have come here before and have had great experiences with the food - in fact I wrote a glistening review on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oof. What an experience. Meat. Lots of meat. It's all really good though. The highlights for me were the leg of lamb and the skirt steak. We tried every other meat on the menu as well. Needless...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to Pampas for lunch, so I can't speak for the dinner menu. However, after eating there about 5 times, I will not be going back.Pampas used to serve Rodizio for lunch along with a very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great buffet.Good wine list.Good variety of meats.A bit snobby in terms of atmosphere,but it is located in the pseudo hip police state of Palo Alto,so that is to be expected.For some reason or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
As a huge fan of Fogo de Chao (I've been to almost all the locations in the US), I had high expectations for Pampas in Palo Alto. Unfortunately, this restaurant shouldn't even be called a Brazilian...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Brazilian Steakhouse EVER! Loved everything about it! The lamb was the BEST!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you have ever been to a real Brazilian churrascaria, you will be disappointed. I was really hoping this place would be good, but oh well, save your money for a trip to Brazil, or try a Porcao or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went for a small birthday celebration last weekend. We were immediately seated and servers came to fill our water glasses and brought us a plate of cheesy bread (seriously yummy), fried bananas...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Location: Downtown Palo Alto, across from the CalTrain station.Look and feel: Pampas looks the part of a nice, modern restaurant. There is a comfortable and open bar as you come in the front door,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our whole table ordered the rodizio. The side bar was good; very refreshing sides. The meats themselves were nothing to write home about. Service was kind of awkward. It was cool that they kept...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The rodizio is awesome! The servers come around to your table and slice all sorts of delicious treats right onto your plate. The service is spectacular, even at busy hours. The salad bar has the best...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update:Lots of people say this isn't that great for veg-heads; totally wrong! The side bar at Pampas is awesome and has tons of choices. They even let you know what is in the dishes, whether it is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm... This was actually our second choice for a Bachelor's party dinner, but it should have been the first. We had to wait a whileeee to get our table. But rightfully so, we were a huge group of 12...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I had brought a bigger appetite. I had the rodizio, an unlimited amount of the selections of meats they bring by on big spits and carve off for you at the table. I loved it. They had all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had an event downstairs, and thought it was a bad idea as soon as they started to serve. The food, service and wine made up for the interruptions during our lecture though. I think the downstairs...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hubby has been wanting to try this place for a while. rice & bean were blend & lacking brazilian flavor. my favorites were lamb chop, pineapple & maybe chicken heart. Esperratus in S.F. has better...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A word of warning: this is not a place for the vegetarians. There is meat to be seen everywhere and that is the main event here...served to you personally on giant sabers! There are items in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having just tried a new churrascaria in San Mateo, I thought it was about time I reviewed one that I really loved.My friends Morgan and Audrey took me to Pampas right after they opened. At the time it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. Everything I had was amazing. I would definitely recommend pacing yourself, and not eating too much at the food bar. I loved how in between some of the meats they brought out...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best place for the best Valentine's Day ever.Seriously though, Pampas is awesome. On VDay, they had a fixed menu that included appetizers, a schnazzy salad bar, all-you-can-eat meat, and dessert....
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ole! Ole... Ole! Ole!Viva Brazil! My oh my do the Brazilians know how to serve their meat! Over and over and over again...I'd been wanting to try Pampas for MONTHS and finally booked reservations for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing, awesome, truly stupendous, if you're a meat-eater. Never had Brazilian barbecue, was VERY HAPPY. Loved the sidebar--smoked trout was to die for, loved the collard greens (Yes, I'm weird) and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was okay for me because the meat buffet was similar to a buffet of my bad cooking. The meat was somewhat flavored, but really dry and somewhat cold. BUT the upside is it's a great place for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
:D This is the place I would come if you can handle all night of meat.. if I were you I'd skip the salad and the first course and dive into the meat, thats not what my bf and i did for valentines day....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to surprise my hubby (after 1 long week of training in S. CA) with a reservation for Valentine's dinner at Pampas, but alas, it didn't show any availability at OpenTable.com. So I decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Where is the 0 star option? This place really can't classify itself as a churrascaria. We ordered the "rodizio and side bar" option and it was terrible from beginning to end. Instead of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Originally I have said no place will ever deserve 5 stars but this place is an exception. The rodizio for $44 is amazing.. shall i say amazing.. I think I had like umm maybe 8 slices of top sirloin....
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here New Years Eve. - Half of my 6 top were given the 1st seating menus that were about $25 cheaper than our 2nd seating menus of $88 per person- The server had very little knowledge about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Pampas for Happy Hour with a few colleagues. We sat in the lounge near the bar, ordered a few drinks and appetizers. The drinks were great (some thought they were a bit strong, but I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a revised review based on my second trip to Pampas. I like what they've done here with the decor. Having said that, I think they need to buy higher quality meats. I don't know what it is but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never had brazilian food in my life and let me tell you, this was a great experience for me. I went for the Rodizio and side bar (unlimited) for $44 and i felt like i gained 5 lbs after dinner....
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. The meat is very good, but the side bar items do not match the quality of the meat. The "side-bar only" option is not worth the money. I expected better given the prices and classy decor.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here Friday 2/6 with another couple. I was impressed with the decor right when we walked in - very chic and they had live music which was a nice touch. The four of us went with the Rodizio for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here a few months ago for dinner and we loved it. Be sure to come here with a good appetite as it's all you can eat meat. Our favorites in no particular order were: sirloin filet with garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
how can u say no to unlimited variety of meats? you can't. my favorites were the spicy chicken, spicy pork, lamb shank, top sirloin (it was still bleeding... *drool*)... and the grilled pineapple!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum!The picanha is the best, definitely... but they're so slow to bring it out! I always ask the server to give me two slices so I can hold out until the next round.All the meats are good, but not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love meat. Hence, I love Pampas.I haven't gotten to try all the meat they have for the rodizio, but the spicy Lombo and the Picanha are top notch. If you're really hungry, go for dinner when they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay this place is great if you love meat! AND if you have a huge appetite. My boyfriend brought me here on our one year anniversary and it was great! Atmosphere was nice, and food was awesome. We did...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here to celebrate a birthday dinner. We both ordered the rodizio and side bar. I can't say the side bar really impressed me much... Espestus has a wayy better side bar! this one has a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say the rodizio concept is not one of my favorites, so my review is biased from the begging. Pampas has a nice atmosphere and a great service, the weak point to me are the meats, they are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright kid, come here and sit on grand pappy's lap and he'll tell you about the time he ate a whole cow. Yeeeup, honest to God, an entire cow, well an entire cow's worth of meat. Only cost 44 bucks...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a girls night out and I have to say...the food was quite interesting. So much food!!! Love the atmosphere and the band. Will definately be back.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in meat heaven.Pampas was definitely worth the $44 all-you-can-eat rodizio (different meats on skewers) and side bar. The side bar has so many delicious options it was hard not to stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I want to review this from the standpoint of someone not knowing what to expect.I was invited here for a birthday party without knowing anything about Pampas. My wife and I went there for a friends...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My g/f took me there tonight for an early birthday dinner..upon arriving, it was a little busy but we were seated within 10-15 minutes, which wasn't bad..we decided to head to the bar and order a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lets start of with this, I did not pay. My company did.So with that said, I had a really great experience here. The food and mood was very very welcoming and is romantic. I wish would have tasted the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my new favorite places in downtown Palo Alto! It is a beautiful restaurant and has a great atmosphere for all kinds of occasions. Good for big groups because the service is so great, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Do not go unless you want to pay high price and wait for a long time, and put up with rude hostess!! The attitude of the hostess and people at the front really turned me off! I will not go there again...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Plus Seated right away.Kids full sidebar meats for $15. Fast service IF you don't order anything off of the menu. Great if you eat red meat and want to try different types - pork, lamb, chicken,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is Jason (not Charmayne)...I'm very partial to Brazil because I once put together an economic analysis of the country. I must say their food is just as good as their foreign direct investment. If...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was a treat for me!!! All you can eat Brazilian meat place.First of all I was impress with the atmosphere here, very lively .I enjoyed their salad bar, an impress spread. Then the different...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure why everyone else finds the food here good. I lived in Sao Paulo, Brazil and have also frequented several churrascarias in LA, Chicago, and Texas, and Pampas has been the most...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place. 5 stars for food, service (Jason you're awesome), ambiance. Great place for meat lovers. Vegetarians here will also enjoy their great salad/side bars. We both ordered the Rodizio...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Personal favorites: sesame noodles (side bar), the cheesy bread, top sirloin, spicy chicken. The place is gorgeous and impeccably decorated. The service you get when you order rodizio is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family went here the other night for dinner for the first time. All of us had had the Brazilian dining experience before, but not locally. Pampas echos what a true Brazilian steak house is, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I punctuated a spicy panang dinner from Thaiphoon here, with the best caipirinha I've ever had. If you have an early-ish dinner, this is the place for after dinner drinks. Half price cocktails during...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've gotta echo what Jess C. said about this place. if you're looking for a good steak take your money to Alexanders and order a ribeye or NY strip. The place is known for their rodizio (meat buffet...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is pretty much how I envisioned paradise to be. Meat being brought to me ENDLESSLY, faster than I could feast on. That's what happens when you order the Rodizio, or Brazilian BBQ buffet, like I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The side bar was great - tons of options. A vegetarian would probably survive here because of it.Where we were seated wasn't the greatest - way back in the underground part. Probably we missed a bunch...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can never go wrong with Brazilian food! Men walking around with slabs of meat on sticks...who can ask for more?!!Note: if you decide to go with the buffet, you are guaranteed food coma, so come...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me caveman...me like meat...me carnivore.....Sheesh..talk about a meat-lover's paradise and an animal-right's activists nightmare. After eating here I walked out and wanted to clobber someone over the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our service was 10 stars excellent. We sat in the lower undergroundy section and opted to avoid the encouraged buffet upstairs. This worked to our advantage since our waiters were more free. They...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Note: this review is only for the bar area! ;)Considering I just got back from Brazil this year, I never really got into the food. However, I can't get enough of the liquor! A friend and I went...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would love to give Pampas five solid stars for their great-tasting meats but unfortunately their service was not as stellar. Blame it on two things: first, the inattentive waiter who fixated on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pampas was a nice splurge for a night out. Though expensive, it was fun and acceptable quality for the price. I'd visit again, especially for a fun night out with a group.The Restaurant: Leather, dark...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had a nice dinner but the servers were surly. The meat was pretty good and the side bar was a great selection. For me, it was more expensive than it was worth. I won't avoid returning but I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a fun experience to go this nice new restaurant in PA. I had never been to a churrascaria before so this was very exciting for a first-timer. Overall, all the meats were pretty good but not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having now been here for both dinner and lunch, I can honestly say it's one of my favorite restaurants in Palo Alto. The location is great as it's right across Alma from the Caltrain and a half-block...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I was only considering the food, Pampas would definitely get 4 maybe even 5 stars. I came here for my birthday dinner with a group of about 11 people. We were seated on the lower floor which was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know it's a Brazilian delicacy, but after seeing 80 little chicken hearts on a single skewer, I definitely considered for a second becoming vegetarian. For a second. Pampas is a really beautiful 3...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first rodizio. The place looked really nice and had a good atmosphere. There were two room/platform in the middle of the restaurant which looked like it would be fun for large parties....
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Limited selection, but what's offered is always of high quality. Good service.
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brought my GF here for her birthday...and man..were we stuffed when we left. Wish they woulda had more rare meats...is the only KNOCK imma give it. I recommend having a MALBEC with all dat meat, tends...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow this was fun. Heart attack inducing fun!!Not for vegetarians, although they do have some nice salads and grilled veggies in the side bar. The reason to come here is to eat lots and lots and lots...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rating: 3.5 starsA very nice place for dinner. There is a menu for individual meals or you can opt for the unlimited Brazilian cooked meats & salad / sides bar. The unlimited meats ($44/person) is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A dear friend's birthday on a Saturday night... Three-piece band playing samba and jazz hits in the background... Hot meats carved off of a spigot at your table... That's a beautiful thing.Taking the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great food, great service!the meat never stopped coming. we had to flip the switch to stop so we could eat the food that we already had. the lamb chop and spicy pork were the best meats that we had...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the great pleasure of being taken to this restaurant as my birthday celebration.Now to start off let me say this is a definite special occasion restaurant, I can't see myself turning to my honey...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard great things about Pampas and how it's one of the most underrated restaurants in Palo Alto, so I decided to try it out. I was definitely not disappointed. The second you walk into Pampas, it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are a lot of very detailed reviews here that go into a lot of the specifics so I will just skip that and tell you my impression. I had heard of Brazilian BBQ places from a few people who raved...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The meat is good, but doesn't differentiate itself from other Churrascarias that I've been to. Not a bad thing, apparently Brazilians hold themselves to a high standard when cooking red meat(I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
- M-E-A-T- In all forms- In unlimited quantityCould we ask for more? Well, yes, and on that they delivered too.- Great service- Nice 3-level ambience- Great wine list with 1/2 bottles and lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only other restaurant i can compare ths too is Espetus. Choosing between these two restaurants depends on personal preference. All other brazilian BBQ's dont even come close. The one thing i can...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great side bar...mango cole slaw, proscuitto, roasted zucchini..The meats are ok..lamb has a strong aftertaste. Roasted pineapple was refreshing. The place is very kid friendly. There were many...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you just did the sidebar this place would still get 5 stars. It seemed like there were 100 different items to choose from. Every item was excellent and unique and it would be impossible to try...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came in for a Birthday on September 2008. We had a party of about 12 with 2 cancellations. They were very accommodating.There is a parking structure right next to the place in PA but if that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a 3.5 star rodizio in my book. Unfortunately for all rodizios I rate them against my favorite one in NYC, Churrascaria Plataforma.4 of us went to celebrate the boys' birthdays... Couple...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so I didnt get or do anything for my boyfriend for our anniversary and didnt realize it til our Disney trip. I decided to take him to Pampas for our late anniversary thing; I've been wanting to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been back several times since this original review and I think the quality has gone down a little. Of course, the place is always hopping these days since others have found it. That might have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With a posh interior, live jazz, an impressive bar and wine list, and servers everywhere, one could forgive Pampas from coming on with an attitude. But it doesn't. From the hostess to the manager, the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Carnivores unite! A very fun Brazilian place for meat-lovers.A smorgasbord of all different types of meat-- all-you-can-eat for $44 isn't bad at all. To add to the experience, you never have to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first Yelp review...drumroll please...For those who don't want to read an extensive review here's the quick and dirty:Ambience/Decor - 4/5Service - 4/5Salad Bar - 3/5Rodizio - 3/5Halibut - 4/5Price...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Brazilian churrascuro steakhouse comes to Palo Alto in the form of Pampas. Service was quick for our large group, with waiters coming on our table frequently offering different cuts of meat,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All you can eat meat! 'Nuff said. I would say it's kind of pricey. But if you don't eat lunch and don't fill up on the salad bar you can probably get your money's worth.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's an all-you-can-eat buffet of meat here served at your table. You never have to leave your seat except to go potty or indulge in the side dish bar. I came poorly prepared without an empty stomach....
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
PAMPAS!! PAMPAS!! PAMPAS!! I thought the restaurant was called pompas (Spanish slang for butt). Like it was a Latin "Hooters", get it instead of Hooters its "Pompas". Kay enough of the jokes. I cant...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I love their cheesy bread so much? The food is decent, but I could eat their bread and drink cocktails and be merry. :-)
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Salad bar was good. Meat too salty. Not worth the price
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I did brought a big appetite but I wished I had skipped the salad bar since there really isn't anything authentic Brazilian it had to offer.The Rodizio? With so many meat selections, I remember the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Usually I debate the stars a restaurant gets. This time I went right for the 5. This place is awesome. It's on Alma right near University Avenue. Park in the public parking lot on the corner.The decor...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pampas features live music (both times I went), a design interior and an overall nice atmosphere. Go there if a) you like meat and b) if you're seriously hungry! The food keeps on coming and coming...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a total meatatarian so I guess I'm a little bias when leaving a review for an all you can eat meat joint. We had a friends birthday party here on a Saturday night with reservations a 945pm and a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We threw my husband's birthday here and it was OK.... We had a party of 17 and everytime the meat came around, it never got around the whole table, so half of us had to wait (what seemed like forever)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Akemi D. had been talking about having a company function here ever since it opened and we finally had our chance last month. She arranged for us to have a semi-private (which actually turned out to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner at this restaurant Saturday night. We were with six people and looking forward to trying something new. Well, we waited 20 minutes to get one round of drinks for two of us, after waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I went here last weekend with her sister and sister's boyfriend. My wife has had Brazilian BBQ before and is a fan. This was the first time I tried it, but I am definitely a fan. We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went this past Saturday. It was like Espetus in SF, but the appetizer bar was a lot different, and this place is cheaper for what you get. It is still a fabulous meat parade, and you really can...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The gluttons delight, and I felt like I was the cook, the thief, wife and lover all in one. Little fried rice balls, innovative salads, gingered carrots, strange cheeses, and yes meat on swords. A on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who can resist all you can eat MEAT!!! I really enjoyed myself at this place. They have a good selection of meat and the place is very classy. Some of our favorites were the lamb chops and the skirt...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pampas or Espetus?Personally I like Espetus better mainly b/c (if I can remember correctly) their meat isn't as salty and their salad bar and side bar is much better.I didn't care much on the side...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my husband's first time eating Brazilian Rodizio and he LOVED it. It's strictly for the meat lovers, and even he couldn't hang. He felt stuffed but they offered such a great variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After my hubby asked me to find a unique restaurant to celebrate our anniversary dinner, I immediately decided I wanted something south americanish. After some poking around on Yelp, I decided our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a Brazilian who just moved to East Bay,so I found Pampas searching for a Brazilian restaurant close to the area that I live.Indeed,I was wondering why none of our Brazilian friends ever...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here last night. Overall the meats and side bar is pretty good. My favorites are the spicy pork, lamb chops, and sirloin steak!! Take your time cause once you put that plate to green, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Paying $44 you get more than enough! It might sound expensive to some but it's all you can eat, unlimited. There's a large selection of food at the salad bar from broccoli salad to salami and cheese....
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
no beef ribs?! it's ok, i forgive them since they had roasted pineapple. another all you can eat, carve at your table, stuff yourself till you burst kind of place. i found the meats here to be saltier...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A vegetarian's worst nightmare. Recently had a combination anniversary and birthday dinner here. Had hoped for a quiet, romantic table but on this Sunday evening, they had 3 separate parties....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pampas is the newest of the Brazilian BBQ (Rodizio) joints heading down southward from SF. Espetus Churrascaria in SF, Cleo's in San Mateo, Pampas in Palo Alto...I showed up early to meet some friends...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing about this place from Michael C. for several months now, I finally got a chance to go hear when Akemi D. organized this for one of our company dinners.The place is clean, modern, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't expecting much from this place, the fact that it is in yuppie ass Palo Alto and didn't see many Brazilians working here. But location and looks aren't everything. This place is very good, a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
She Says:There are odd moments when the cravings will strike. I admit that I have only been here once, but I've thought about it quite a few times since then. You may wonder... Why have I not gone...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was nice to experience what this place is all about but their $44 rodizio meal wasn't as great as advertised. Yes, you get to eat all the meat you can eat but seriously, how much meat can you eat?...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! Was taken here on a whim by a date and was so impressed! The atmosphere as well as the food is perfect. It was a great evening where sharing the "experience" of trying new foods and having...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I had to wait over 23 years of my life to experience the rodizio. The place is protein heaven; various meats are dropped off on your plate every 5 seconds. My favorite were the spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a work dinner here and my first experience eating Brazilian food. My co worker said it's not really "true Brazilian" food (since she's from Brazil). It's Brazilian with a modern frou frou...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a CARNIVORE'S DREAM! How can a woman not love men walking around with big swords of meat! Wait, that sounded kind of dirty.The service and the ambiance was great too. $44 dollars for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is awesome. I think you can even get away with just going for the Salad Bar since they have an awesome selection unlike Fogo De Chao (spelling). The meat cuts were perfect and I really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First things first... This place rocks for all the carnivores out there!Anyways, my boyfriend took me here for my birthday. It was both our first time to try Pampas and he's heard good things about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pampas is a new trendy restaurant in Palo Alto that brings fun and unique dining experience to your table. If you are vegetarian, then you can maybe come here for the salad bar (which I thought was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Side bar $27, w/ meat service $44. The side bar is awesome. Much better than Fogo's lame side bar. This side bar alone would be a satisfying meal. It had salads, pastas, cheeses, mashed yams,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Brazilian BBQ ("rodizio") style restaurant. It clearly doesn't top Fogo de Chao in LA, but I don't think it's what they are looking for.So, basically a churrascaria consists of 3 cornerstones:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to celebrate my brother-in-laws big 45 and what better way to celebrate then with all you can eat MEAT! It is my mission in life to eat as many cows, pigs and chickens as one possibly can so this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a cool place you don't want to miss for a 10-12 people birthday party. We went to celebrate my friend's bday party last Thu. The service's very good, nice people with humor. They...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pampas, I love you!!!We had a wonderful dinner at Pampas. The food was wonderful, service was efficient, warm, and friendly, and the decor is smokin'. This is an elegant, high-end, high-quality...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here as a thank you luncheon (Thanks, CLS)! Ambiance of the place is beautiful. Service was great and friendly. We all ordered the Rodizio. Salad bar and delicious salads, but don't fill up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I took my husband here for his birthday and we were greatly disappointed. The kind of meat they served, this place is waaaaaaayy overpriced. The decor was nice but that was about it. The food in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, a churrascaria (Brazilian Steakhouse) in the Bay Area that just about matches the high standard set by Fodo de Chao. (For those of you who have never been to Fogo de Chao, it is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, now, I've come here a few times and my head isn't in the clouds quite as much. The guy is dreamy, but things have settled down to the point that I can notice the food that's on my fork, rather...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was okay. The service and ambiance is 5 stars. However the food was mediocre at best. There was nothing impressive with the different meat they served that night.The salad bar was tiny...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today was my third time here, and I have to say that I love it every time. Although today was a lunch visit (where the rodizio is cheaper, but they have fewer choices), it was still awesome. I wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to 2 other Brazilian steakhouses - Espetus and Raigon in SF but this one takes the cake for me! We walked in and heard the sounds of Jazz coming from the live band by the bar. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a little much for me for lunch...I always end up overeating when I go to these steakhouses. The bar actually has a lot of decent food so i have to hold myself back from getting filled up on the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a "Brazilian steakhouse" like most others. For a rather lofty price, you get all you can eat from an incredibly varied "salad bar" (which had everything from soup to salad to fine cheeses to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really nice and has great food and ambiance. I want to come here again soon! This is a nice place to have a birthday or anniversary. Most of the people there were celebrating...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the chocolate torte with caramel ice cream and bacon brazil nut toffee! The blueberry acai crisp could not compete with the contrasting flavors of savory bacon and sweet buttery toffee.Bonus...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bring your appetite, b/c you're gonna need it! All the meats were delicious (except the chicken heart, but that was a try at your own risk thing and nice of one of the meat guys to share). The starter...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fist impressions of this place is that it had very nice decor. Very professional looking and very classy. My friend and I were sat down quickly and decided to go for the rodizio bar and the meats. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We hosted a 30th birthday dinner here and we just loved it. The food was great and the service was excellent. It was a nice departure from the typical downtown establishments in Palo Alto. I'm not a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their meats are ok to good, but nothing was really exceptional. Their salad/side bar was good. Probably the best churrascaria place in the peninsula, but mediocre compared to other places in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have long thought that the Penninsula needed a churrascaria. There have been a few that have come and gone in the last few years (anyone remember the well intentioned disaster of a restaurant in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a beef guy, no frills and fancy fireworks necessary, salt, pepper, prime beef, I'm good. So when I'm going to a rodizio, all the restaurant really needs is execeptional beef, not an easy task,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love my meat, and I love rodizios. This place is no exception. The food was great, the drinks were good, the salad was, well it looked good, but I avoided it since I was game for the meat, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going to go to Pampas, keep these two things in mind: 1. You can starve yourself all day and all night prior to visiting this fine establishment, but no matter what you do, you'll never be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are 14 different meat dishes on the menu. We got 16. Hurray! For me a visit to a rodizio or churrascaria includes completely ignoring the salad bar. My focus here is on the meat. I'm sure...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum.$44 for the rodizio salad bar.The salad bar had a vast array of food... I enjoyed the sweet yam mash (I think it was yam), the watermelon salad, the rice ball thing-a-ma-jig (I dont remember the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here twice and both times the food and service were excellent. Our entire party of 5 ordered the Rodizio and everyone walked away one waist size bigger. They have a food bar in the back...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are hungry as a tiger, and are on the lookout for a place where you can get as much meat as you can eat, look no longer: Pampas is the place for you.But you might want to pass if instead, for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just say I am and look like an average Stanford student. I make average $$ from research, and have to struggle paying for my tuition. So I come in to Pampas with my boyfriend because we got a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Pampas for a birthday party of 18 people ($$$ OUCH!) They were more than happy to accommodate a large party with advance reservations. If you've ever eaten at Espetus Churrascaria in San...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a work lunch. Hooray for convincing the boss we needed a "team lunch" and that the lone vegetarian on the team was out sick!The salad bar was pretty nice, but let's face it - that's not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The decor for this place was nice,and the side bar was decent, but it was down hill from there. My bf and I both got the Rodizio. Meat,and more meat. How can one go wrong on that right? Oh how very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. How long has it been since I dropped 5-stars on a restaurant? Excellent, fast, and friendly service. Amazing decor and uniquely awesome ultra-modern ambiance. The food here is incredible....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was there for previous Yelper Maureen M's birthday. I agree with everything she said =) The side bar to me was better than the meat. I love red meat but my arteries don't so I avoid eating it too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good service at the bar. Vegetarian empanadas were quite tasty. Traditional caparinhas were much better than the fruity (Gaucho, Alma) house concoctions. Lounge seating and ambiance is pleasant.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my birthday dinner here! And boy was I stuffed. We did the rodizio and salad bar. Everything from the salad bar was awesome and more than diverse array. from couscous to tabouleh to brazilian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been to Pampas several times now, and we're generally very pleased. Waitstaff seems to be getting the hang of things better and better each time we go, and they are very helpful about tracking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this fine establishment a couple of weeks ago for a friend's birthday dinner.Easy to make reservation. I enjoyed ample parking, and the set up decor of this place is very homely. Plus, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This ain't McCormick & Schmick's, it's Maalox & Visa! And I say that with deepest affection. You will eat too much here. Even if you are a seasoned (ha!) diner, and you intelligently decide to fast...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The site of a former pool hall, Pampas appeared to be a welcome addition to Palo Alto dining. The setting is beautifully done - a warm, dark wood bar, inviting cocktail tables and low chairs, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best meal I've had this year. Pampas was simply fantastic. While the decor was nice, I've learned that many restaurants have subpar food once they get you in the door. Not the case...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the all-you-can-eat Brazilian places like Fogo de Chao. The decor is extremely well-done, and the bar area is very nice for a drink or two. The food is both a la carte as well as the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's with great excitement that I appoint FIVE stars to Pampas and celebrate my 100th review!Eating here is truly an experience. As it was my first time at Pampas, we chose the Rodizio menu which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went back for a second visit, and were seated on the main level instead of in the lower level in the middle of the restaurant. This visit was just as good as the first, maybe even more so because...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here again for an event and a dinner. Meat was a bit too salty for me this time and service, although friendly, was a bit slow and there was a small language barrier.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restuarant is excellent and is constantly improving.Been there about 4 or 5 times from when they first opened in April to last week and the quality has sky rocketed in every possible way. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been searching for Brazilian carver style restaurants in the bay area and this was the first one I found. If you like meat you have to get the Rodizio for lunch you have 7 types of meat and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 1/2 stars. Pretty disappointing. I had really high expectations for the Rodizio. I am by no means a Brazilian BBQ expert, but the food here had not mirrored my previous Brazilian BBQ experience...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for a birthday party. We were seated around 8:30 when the reservation was 8:00. The ambiance of this place and presentation is great, but that's where the praise stops. In short, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place would've received five stars from me had they brought all the dishes from the menu out. We only were offered about 6 out of the 10-15 options on the menu the entire time we were there. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is pretty good. Came here for lunch with some co-workers and i have to say that I enjoyed it more than Espetus in SF. The service was aboslutely TOP NOTCH (it wasn't that busy when we went...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I bookmarked this place months ago and been dyinggggggg to come here but had no opportunity or excuse to. BUT I finally got to go to Pampas last night thanks to the boyfriend. The restaurant looks...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really give it 4.5, really half stars should be allowed. Now the -.5 is due to the lack of service nearing the end of our meal. Now...on to the good stuff. We arrived with my fams and bf around...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
K...EVERYONE sing along, "Plop Plop Fizz Fizz oh what a relief it is" Do you remember that commercial..."I CAN'T BELIEVE I ATE THE WHOLE THING" That's how I felt last night after leaving "Pampas"!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here just 2 weeks after they opened, the selection was amazing, service was efficient and friendly. The salads were so fresh and great tasting and the meats were nearly approaching the sought...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cool decor and the meat was pretty good, but at this point...definately not worth the price...$45 for all-you-can eat rodizio and salad bar including tip and drink(sans the alcohol) came out to about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*** The 700th! Review!!! ***So for our anniversary, I succumbed and let my cavewoman ways out... Short of getting a club and wearing fur, I sinked my teeth into all the meaty glory that Pampas had to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply Amazing!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a group of 10 (3 kids). Had a nice time, alot of meat. You will never go home hungry. The meat is pretty good but after eating so much started tasting the same. I really enjoyed the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
soooo much meeeat..mmm..All of the meat was great, but after a while, they did taste similar and a little salty. We loved the lamb chops and linguica; and the chicken hearts were a nice surprise! The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
posers!
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummy-cool atmostphere-we sat on the main floor which was cool cuz the salad bad was on the same floor (we didn't have to walk up or don stairs to go the salad bar)-all waiters and servers with the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh where do I begin? It was a tale of how I slipped knee deep in quicksand...I came here for a cocktail tasting by genius bartender Dominic.We had the pleasure of sampling a full menu of delicious and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OKay I have been to a few places like this but I was impressed. Yes they did not have as much like the shrimps and ribs that are at other places but the meats they had were good and very tasty. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So I got a call back about two days from the owner, apologizing about the incident, told me he would be looking over the cameras and try to find out who this person was. I would think I'd get a call...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been dying to try this place for weeks and my friend obliged and said he would be my lunch companion for the day. Although - how could he refuse? He works RIGHT across the street from the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here for dinner and drinks last Friday with the BF, and i must say it beat all my expectations. i went there with no expectations (i've learned to not trust my BFs taste in restaurants), so i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, hands down the best service I have ever had. I thought the food was great as well, I ate an entire fatted calf. As for the people who said the meat was too salty or too spiced, people... It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I believe that this place used to be that shady nightclub that had a drive by shooting several years ago. They must've had some super Intervention because this is like the total opposite of that.The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here with a group of friends and most of my friends enjoyed the place since it was their first time trying out Brazilian food but I was a bit dissappointed as I've tried a few places which...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An unofficial tradition among my group of friends is to get together every year and a half or so and gorge ourselves on unlimited helpings of meat. It's delicious. And fun. We find ourselves these...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was underwhelmed by Pampas. I liked what they've done with the space - it feels airy and cool - and the concept is original and great. But the cost. Wow, so high. I've been to the churrascaria in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I walked out of this place--stuffed--with the blood of at least 28 animals on my hands. Utterly delicious every step of the way, including the bacon pieces (eh?) in the dessert toffee. I found...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man! That was a hell of a lunch! Meat, I mean MEAT!!!!!!!!Ok, so we took a client there for lunch. I think a good way to get to know another person is through food and drinks.Red meat? Yes?...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the complimentary cheese bread and fried polenta are delicious... but filling! A good strategy is to not eat any of it (or maybe just 1-2 when they are warm) before the meat comes. The skirt flank...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for dinner with a friend. Had the best time - food was incredible (especially if you are fan of meat). I could live without the salad bar because you know they are just filing you up on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great use of space! I love the openness of the restaurant, especially the seating in the bar area. It's fun trying all the different cuts of meat. The waiters are super duper nice. My favorites...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there yesterday for a dinner with a buddy who was visiting from the East Coast. This was my fourth visit and third visit that included dinner. I always get the rodizio and salad. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok - I have to start with a disclaimer - I'm vegetarian!! .... and the room goes silent) ... I had gone here with a friend to check out the place. She is a carnivore to the core and so, well, we went!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sexy succulent meat. Fresh perfectly cooked veggies.I enjoy cooking at home, so it is nice to finally be able to eat these dishes I cook , somewhere else, and know the food is going to be great ! and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Celebrating my 1st Anniversary with my girlfriend, we gave this place a 12 out of 10! Having lived in Brazil for 8 years as a child, I am quite familiar with the fejuada (rice and beans dish),...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never ate so much meat all in one sitting. I had Brazilian BBQ before down in SD but it was not as nice and fancy as Pampas. The food was much better overall at Pampas. I was hoping they had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Puck Green Side Up.$44 dollars! Too pricey.You need to have an attack plan to eat here. Here's mine:Skip lunch.Nod politely as the waiter expels the virtues of the salad bar. Once the spiel is over...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pampas, like most all-you-can-eat has a method to get you stuffed before the GOOD stuff comes. Ah, ah, AH, we know your evil ways and we got our own agenda down!!! No bread basket, no pasta and no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decor: The spacious and unique design provides a posh and appealing atmosphere. The ambiance definitely adds to your experience. Service: I received A service from our waiter. I'm sorry I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's get straight down to the nitty gritty of this joint.PROS:1. SERVICE. Usually shee shee places tend to get all snooty with reservations but this place was not at like that at ALL; from the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, this is some of the best meat I have eaten. I couldn't get enough of it, well,I did when i was waving my napkin as a white flag and begrudgingly flipping over the coaster to no more meat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First churrascaria I've been to so its hard to base what others are like, although I heard others are more authentic. After hearing about that, the first thing I noticed was that the meat carvers...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It would be easy to be impressed by the concept, the decor, the interesting appetizer bread, the excellent service, the 'fancy but not too fancy prices' and the sporadic but inexorable march of meat,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pampas is a great place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, promotion, or any occasion. They can accomadate fairly large groups. This place is an alternative to another Brazilian restaurant if the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing like eating with the crew; especially when rolling 25 deep to a relatively posh place, but then again this was a special occasion. And there's no better reason for me to kill my work out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, this place is getting more diverse. I always wondered ..what the heck took so long ? Hint#1:1. Make sure your date likes to eat. (42 bucks a pop)2. Make sure you like your date enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fasting for a week beforehand is recommended. $44 for all-you-can-eat rodizio and sidebar truly makes it worth it if you have done so. What a beautiful restaurant, with such a great open upstairs area...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the first time last week based onthe yelp reviews. We LOVED Pampas. If you have ever been to a churrascaria in Brazil and want a similar experience, this is the place. Great salad bar is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the company had a happy hour event here... and it was fun & delicious...had a few brazilian drinks with strong sugar cane alcohol.... tons of food... samosas, cheese platter, chicken, calamari, corn...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to give a try. The ambiance is the best part. We don't see many places like this around.They try to do the barbecue Brazilian-style but they don't really get it. In Brazil, they will serve...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
12 hours later...a full night's sleep...took my "magical" stomach pill. I'm still full and miserable.I over did it. I simply couldn't control myself. 14 meats. FOURTEEN MEATS! It's heaven on a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big meat eater; steakhouses aren't my thing. So in that regard, given the prices, I would much rather eat somewhere else and it would rate only a 2 to 3 star experience for me (as in 3...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went there with friends on the opening weekend. It was delicious and the service was fantastic. The cheese balls are ridiculously good. I am definitely looking forward to going again.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a treat! All you can eat meat! Those Brazilians sure know their bbq. This is by far thee fanciest place I've ever eaten bbq! The restaurant is super classy and definitely gives you a sense...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been wanting to go here for some time and it surely did not disappoint.Bring your appetite for beef, lamb, and chicken, and lots of it if you so desire because it is endless - as it should be....
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most people get the Brazilian table side meat buffet, but I wasn't that hungry so it wasn't a good deal for me, but was for husband. Come here for the full deal only if REALLY REALLY hungry (which I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quite certainly the best buffet I've ever been to! The side bar is divine, but it is definitely the array of Brazilian meat that deserves the kudos. Both of the lambs and sausages were subpar, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my party of 6 came here tonight for my birthday. We literally rolled ourselves out 3 hours later. WTF?! The antmosphere is modern, hip, but not too trendy. I like how they didn't have overly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my bf to Pampas last night for his birthday. We were both very pleased and extremely FULL. I warned him before we arrived that they will try to fill us up with their delicious bread basket...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Arrived to meet friends, not starving, so this review is for the side bar only, which definately sufficed! Nice fresh veggies and brazilian favorites abound. I can't say it has anything on Porcao, my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiancee' and I went here since we love brazilian churasscarias. The layout of the restaurant is very unique. It has a kind of underground area for private dinner parties and they have more seating...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I am with a man who is vegetarian, and yes I dragged him here, I knew that he was concerned that there would be nothing for him to eat, and to both our surprise, there was what they called a "side...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last summer we went to Fogo de Chao in Chicago (http://www.yelp.com/biz/fogo-de-chao-chicago ) and had such a five-star experience that we couldn't wait to try out Pampas when we heard about it. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just celebrated Father's Day there. The restaurant was filled with other families probably doing the same. In any case, the staff was amazing. They were really accommodating to the youngsters, asking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there this week for a friend's bday dinner. The food was awesome! The buffet bar was really fresh and way nicer than I had expected. There was a watermelon gazpacho soup that was amazing and I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So over the years, I have been to several churrascarias around the world, with the first being in Tokyo, Japan. I haven't been to Brazil before, so I really have no way to make a proper judgment of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Pampas 3 times now. The 1st time, I had the Rodizio lunch buffet, and I fell in LOVE with everything about the place. I couldn't get enough of their picahna, chicken thighs, grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just took my husband there for his birthday. We both truly enjoyed it, good food, service and atmosphere. For those who are not so much into meet, there is a great veggie/sides bar with endless...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Pampas for my hubby's bday (today, June 4). I would have preferred to have gone to Espetus but the distance and the parking in that part of the city scares me. The hostess (Grace) was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay I was super excited after reading all the good reviews and was totally disappointed. the quality of the food is lacking. Not even close to Fogo de Chow in Texas and we had to ask for the skirt...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you've never been to a Brazilian churrascaria restaurant before, are with a corporate group, or want to impress a date, don't read any further, this place is 5-stars and you'll love it.However, if...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first experience with Brazilian Rodizio dining, and I thought it was fantastic. Definitely go for the unlimited $44 option. I think just getting the side bar for $27 is not worth it, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you've ever dined at a churrascaria before, especially if you've been to Fogo de Chao, you will be wasting your money and complaining about the poor meats and even poorer service. Food: Meats here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEATThis is a meat lover's haven....we had the unlimited $44 option (yes, it's pricey). There were 14 different types of meat ranging from steak, tri-tip,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently went to Pampas for a birthday dinner. It used to be the old Club Q's, but if you didn't know, you would never realize that it was an old, stinky pool hall. Although, our reservation was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My recent meal at Pampas was superb: I really liked the food, ambiance, and the relative value. Having chose it for my brother's bday with the familia, I left satisfied. So why just 3 stars? One...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry to go against the flow, but I wasn't impressed. Maybe I've set the bar too high from visiting world class churrascaria from Houston to Chicago to LA to Tokyo. If I had never been to a Brazilian...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had brazilian food before, but i really liked everything (and i mean EVERYTHING) i tried here. the all you can eat sidebar was my downfall. i wanted to try it all, which meant i did not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We absolutely loved it here! The food was delicious, the meats unbelievably soft and juicy. The place looks very nice and it even had live music the (Saturday) night we were there.The servers were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"We've been open for one month and two days," said our server. Well. It shows. Don't get me wrong: the food is overall really good and the service is very well meaning. But they've got some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pampas is amazing. Chef John Karbowski is absolutely incredible and knows exactly how to prepare wonderful Brazilian style food. There is so much meat to choose from and so many amazing choices at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't believe the hype! Service was okay but the "orgy of meat" never kept coming. We had to practically flag down the servers only to find that they kept bringing us the same meats. First time...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To be brutally honest, when BF came up with the place for a large group dinner, I secretly rolled my eyes. I mean, how good can Brazilian BBQ really be, judging by the heaps of dry meat I've forced...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMBIENCE: Friggin nice, but not in a pompous way. More in a relaxed "let's enjoy good food and drink" kinda way. THE MEATS ============== - FRALDINHA: skirt steak w/ onion herb marinade......
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My Pampas excursion last night was full of a lot of good and bad. Unfortunately, a fair enough of the bad leaked into my impression of the establishment to bring an otherwise 4 1/2 star place to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
excellent rodizio overall, with high quality service to match. meat was of mid to high quality, and usually well prepared. there is the occasional overcooked cut that has made too many rounds into the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pampas is an orgy of meat, but I was getting cock blocked all night. 1. It's not a good idea to have your staff socializing at a table, then seat your guests who have been waiting for 20 min. past...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic place for friends to meat!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh boy.I knew I was in trouble when I looked down onto my plate, which was chock-full of different slices of meat and I had NO clue what I was eating. All I could do was continue to shovel the meaty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I pretty much agree with the other positive reviews; tasty meats, prompt service, nice ambiance, interesting concept, good value, etc. But what other Yelpers forgot to mention is the cocktails.........
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a little background. On our 2nd date, my now-husband took me to a steakhouse, figuring he could suss out immediately if I was a strange California vegetarian...since East Coasters seem to think...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Read EVE K's review. Seriously. What differs with my experience? I joined a magically sweet duo who allowed me to tag along on a 3rd carnivore date...The jazz band was playing music and thus the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No offense to the other reviewers, but have you ever been to a Brazilian steakhouse before? Yes, the concept is awesome. Yes, the food is great. Yes, the location is perfect. But 5 stars? Really?...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a group. Especially of carnivorous men....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I just got home from this place ... I feel sick. So lets just say I had my fair share, and my neighbor's fair share, and my coworker's share and so on and so on. Spicy pork tenderloin, tender...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Turkey wrapped in Bacon. Yep, that says it all. These tasty morsels look so harmless that at first blush you'd think that two would tie you over since you want to sample all the delectable meats....
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply amazing, on every level. If you've never experienced a Churrascaria, this is a great place to start (vegetarians beware - Pampas is an orgy of meat).We arrived on a Thursday night at 7:30 with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great and is a much-needed addition to the PA dining scene. if you don't want to eat amongst a bunch of college students, come here! the place is very swanky and has a lot of seating,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night was my first real Brazilian dinning experience and I loved it. The decor of the restaurant was sophisticated and 1st class all-around. I can picture this place being located in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My churrascaria timeline: 1st experience in Tx 8 yrs ago and loved it; last year discovered 1 in SF and went for my bachelorette-type party with my guy friends; this year found 1 opening close to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, a new trendy place that doesn't suck!!!! I've always loved the brazilian steakhouse concept, but only ate at one, and it was terrible. But, something moved me to give Pampas a try--ok, well,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unlimited meat on a stick night was headed for a disaster when the service was extremely slow and the meat stick dudes were nowhere to be seen. Even though our party was huge and we were all a little...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVED IT!As all the other reviewers have mentioned, the service was excellent. Servers were extremely attentive, friendly, and polite without being intrusive. Food was exceptional. All the meats...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful. Very open spaces, industrial upper level, old boys' club downstairs.I doubt anyone orders a la carte. Rodizio was OK - even though it wasn't that busy, the waiters kept coming. Several...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
just got back from a great dinner at Pampas. the food was so good. i felt like that rat from Charlotte's Web, when he sings that crazy-giddy song 'Smorgasbord.'the meats: excellent quality, grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Usually when I'm at a churrascaria, I tend to focus on the many different ways beef is prepared. This is also true at Pampas, but make sure you get your tongs on some of the pork loin, especially if...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service was exceptional. Servers constantly attentive to your needs: the water bottomless and fresh plates for second servings (and thirds and fourths and fifths...). Whenever I left the table to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful decor, wonderful service and delicious food. I am not even crazy about meat, but had a very enjoyable dinner. Great for groups as the ordering is easy and they have a nice upstairs area that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! A bit overpriced, but food, service, and ambiance is beyond excellent. Riky - best server I've had in a while.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here last night and was surprised to hear they have only been open for 5 days! The restaurant itself is very sleek and modern, but not cold. They start you out with this great appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner here last night (Sunday) for my dad's birthday and had a really good experience. I've heard of these types of restaurants before so I figured it would be different and fun to take my dad...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pampas = MEATIf you order the rodizio, which is what they are best known for, expect a ton of meat. 14 different meats and they are happy to continuously offer you seconds, thirds, fourths, until...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Pampas to celebrate my 21st birthday. The restaurant looks amazing, I would give 6 stars for the presentation. The owners have great taste. Now, it is too bad that I can't say the same...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is more like a 4.5. For an opening week, they had amazing service and really knew their way around the restaurant. The side bar looked fresh and I enjoyed the rice and beans, hearts and palm...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I say ditto to the OMG comment below! Wow!We ate here tonight on the spur of the moment, wanting to find a place in Palo Alto. It's only been open since last Tuesday but you wouldn't guess it from the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG... the service is great! Our waiter, Derrick, was friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. He even executed a perfect wine presentation. Also, each server that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh god i'm so excited for pampas i haven't even been there yet but i'm going on friday 5 stars for just existing aaahjksdhfkjlsdgsjklfghdsasdfupdate:i went.I ate.I was incapacitated for the rest of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's going to open on April 29 (Tuesday).If you like meat, you should try this place! I was invited to try the food there before it's officially open. I love meat ... I love all tasty food.:) The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get out and try this place! Amazing marinated skirt steak, spicy chicken, sausage and (I know it sounds weird but give it a go) turkey wrapped in bacon. Hot fried bananas brought to your table and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hopefully the curse of the old Q space is over. Pampas has transformed the abandoned brick building into a formal somewhat post modern venue. There's a lounge/bar area up front where you can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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The spirit of Brazil meets luxury and extravagance at Pampas in the heart of downtown Palo Alto. Here, the authenticity of the Brazilian churrasco comes to a modern dining emporium where impromptu gatherings,...
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