All-you-can-eat skewered meat is the conceit of Pampas, a swank new Palo Alto Brazilian (and the South Bay’s first churrascaria); the big bi-level space boasts a porcelain tile–wrapped bar stocked with California and South American wines, as well as what’s claimed to be the largest collection of cachaças at a West Coast restaurant – perfect for caipirinhas and other made-from-scratch cocktails; N.B. an à la carte menu (with seafood and vegetarian options) is also available.
529 Alma St., Palo Alto; 650-327-1323