Map of Stanford

Palo Alto and surrounding area, locate the restaurant called Pampas

With low slung banquettes, cool earth tones, and chic industrial accents, Pampas' urbane, bi-level interior defies common expectations of an all-you-can-eat affair (as do the sophisticated clientele sipping a full-bodied malbec). The sexy décor befits this Brazilian churrascaria, which specializes in authentic rodízio meals with limitless roasted meats stealing the scene. Served on skewers by circulating passadors, flavorful highlights include pork loin seasoned with coriander adobo; sirloin filet with garlic and herbs; and spicy linguiça. Try to save room for a trip to the sidebar-not for the faint of appetite-with its heaps of cheese, charcuterie, gazpacho, salads, smoked fish, and hot sides of coconut whipped sweet potatoes or zucchini fritters.