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Pampas Brazilian Steakhouse Vacaville - Steakhouse in Fairfield, California

Pampas Brazilian Steakhouse Vacaville

4.4 (425 reviews)

1040 Helen Power Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687

Steak house
Brazilian restaurant

About Pampas Brazilian Steakhouse Vacaville - steak house in Fairfield, California

Customer Review Summary

Pampas Brazilian Steakhouse in Vacaville receives mixed reviews. Many guests are impressed with the variety and quality of meats, specifically recommending the top sirloin and grilled pineapple. The service is frequently praised as outstanding, with friendly staff and a top-tier atmosphere. Guests enjoyed the salad bar and hot sides, noting that the drinks, especially the latte, are excellent. However, several reviews mention disappointment regarding the meat selection, taste, and value, believing the $70+ price does not match the experience. Some diners felt the perceived number of meat options was lower than advertised, with issues such as dryness and lukewarm servings. Overall, while many plan to return, others suggest improvements in meat variety and seasoning to enhance the dining experience.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • All you can eat
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Salad bar
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
5
305
4
62
3
21
2
15
1
22
Based on 425 reviews

Malerie Rae

3 weeks ago

Honestly. First time at this place and I was really impressed. Everything I had was so good and the service was great! I tried so many meats and I would have had more if perhaps I was born with just one more stomach haha Get the top sirloin and then also i would recommend the pineapple.

A. W.

1 month ago

Really good food. Would have given 5 stars if reservation details were honored.

Christina Scarlett

1 year ago

Customer service was amazing and atmosphere is top tier. Drinks were tasty! The latte is the best I've ever had. (Over Starbucks and all) and the mojito was great! The sides were good, salad bar amazing and dessert was yummy!. But the meat was not what I was expecting considering the amount of money it costs to eat here. Wish there were more options available and more seasoned cuts of meat. Other than that it was good!

Deanna Scott

Good service and atmosphere. Salad (with shrimp and salmon) bar and hot plate sides (rice, beans, chicken stroganoff) were good as well. Meat wasn’t worth the $70+ price in my opinion. A few selections were a little dry, lukewarm and under seasoned. Also, they state 17 cuts of meats to choose but we were offered around 4-5 and sometimes it was the same option being offered. It seemed like more options being offered on our way out. We went at 4:00 so maybe try 6:00 or later instead. And while you are told to flip your little meat request cards over when you wanted a pause, the gauchos kept coming to the table so it was a bit disruptive and confusing. It’s a popular place but I likely won’t return as price and expectations didn’t mesh for me.

Steve Ochs

I've been here a few times and would go back. New location is nice, people are very personable, and I think it's the best variety of good steak in Vacaville. Because it's primarily a buffet style service and the meat is randomly brought from table to table, if it's crowded, it can be frustrating waiting on drinks (may be better for alcohol, I wouldn't know.) It's a real challenge to NOT overeat! Glad this restaurant is in the VV.

Maricruz Balbuena (Mari)

1 year ago

Had a great time here celebrating my sons birthday. We wanted good food and were so glad to come across this steakhouse. Service was outstanding! From the minute we entered we were greeted and quickly seated. My glass of water was always full , food was hot and tasty, and my margarita was delicious. The place is very clean and well taken care of (even the bathrooms) will definitely be recommending and coming back here. The cheesy bread and pineapple is sooo good!!

Cindy Ruffner

2 years ago

My husband took me to Pampas for my birthday dinner. It was remarkable, everything was delicious, the seasoning on the endless amount of various beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and shrimp was so good, the side bar was perfect with many different options. One of my favorite tableside side bites to enjoy is the cheese that's grilled to a crisp and drizzled with honey! DELICIOUS! The self serve side bar is very clean and well stocked, the servers replace the trays before they became half full. We have dined at Pampas six times so far, and the service has always been excellent, the staff is always friendly, and our meal is always amazing. My complimentary birthday dessert (which they surprised me with) was beautiful and delicious (my husband and I could only eat half of the dessert because the portion is large)! Go to Pampas, you will NOT be disappointed!

J. M.

Came for a birthday celebration. It's a beautiful, spacious space. We were sat in a booth. Greeted by every wait staff, explained how they do the service. Ribeye was my favorite, chicken wing was my second. Some meats we mushy, not flavorful, more gamey taste. Bar was nice, lots to choose from.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 5–9 PM
Monday 5–9 PM
Saturday 12–10 PM
Sunday 12–8 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM

Price Range

$50–100