We went (family of 3) to Pampas to celebrate son’s graduation. During over 1.5 hours we were at the restaurant, we were served the quality of meat was subpar for which we paid an exorbitant price. We have had authentic Brazilian Churrascaria in Brazil and...also in the Bay Area CA (Fogo de Chão and Espetus) so it was not our first experience eating Brazilian Churrascaria. We can say with certainty that PAMAS is a cheap knockout of a Brazilian Churrascaria (steakhouse). STAY AWAY!
The salad bar was a little above average. As they kept serving us chicken and sausages, we had to remind them several times to bring the some of the good meat they advertise to serve – Beef tri-tip, Lamb, Top Sirloin, and beef filet. We requested medium rare meat for at least 6 – 7 times; but they kept bringing well-done meat which was over-cooked and therefore dry. When eventually they served the medium rare, it was raw (see the photo). The top-sirloin which was served after very long wait was salty. The chicken was without any flavor. We sat at our corner table waiting for the meat and eventually lost our appetite. Not sure if this is a trick the management plays so that the patrons eat less of the expensive meat.
Overall, it was a horrible experience. We felt having wasted $146.47 (after 50% discount) and left the restaurant feeling cheated.More