Our evening server Ariel was excellent, calm, friendly, upbeat. He provided many options for us to…read morechoose from for our meal. He deserves recoginsion for his kindness and persona.

Staying at Fantasyland for a conference. I've now had breakfast and dinner (sorry no pics of…read moredinner, busy chatting with other attendees!) Great service, great food. 1st dinner was pizza to my room. It was very delicious. 2nd dinner was chicken tenders with a salad. Very tasty, loved the BBQ sauce. Breakfast was the French Toast. Amazing!! With Peameal Bacon - first timer - and loved it!!

These guys charged me $6 for a can of pop-- it's the kind of place where they know they've got you…read morein a hotel cornered and you'll assume prices will be reasonable. Waited about 25 minutes for some (bad) nachos, something I thought they wouldn't mess up. $30 later, I'm headed back to my room bummed out.

We've been coming here off and on for about 25 years. My Dad likes the pork chop and I like any of…read morethe pastas. The place can get a little noisy during peak periods, but I would rather eat at a place that's busy than at a place where there are few customers. I realize that people are more cautious now in light of the recent pandemic. More customers means that there is a higher turn over of food and you'll always get something fresh to eat.

Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse is a restaurant of legend in Edmonton. The flagship location was…read moreoriginally opened downtown by Oscar Lopez and Joao Dachery in 2011. Their entire concept took the city by storm and everyone sought the Pampa-induced meat sweats! The idea was to bring authentic, traditional Brazilian food to the heart of the Alberta prairies. I honestly can't think of a better fit - traditional Brazilian churrasco paired with Alberta's premium beef. Genius! Since then, Pampa opened two more locations in Edmonton, as well as one each in Calgary and Red Deer. The original downtown location has since closed but the others remain. (There was also a cafe downtown called A Bite of Brazil by Pampa which I loved that has also sadly closed.) Named Favourite Latin American Restaurant 2022 and 2023 in the Edmonton Journal, I myself hadn't paid them a visit in quite some time. Making my way to their Ellerslie Industrial location on a Saturday evening, I could only think of the parade of meats that awaited me. The south restaurant is situated in a huge, almost monolithic building, a veritable palace for all things churrasco - authentic Brazilian BBQ. This style of cooking dates back to the 17th century from Brazil's southernmost state located in the Pampa region - or the "prairies" of South America. Cattle herders from the area are known as Gaúchos and they historically used open-pit fires to cook meats on large skewers near the open flames. It's pretty easy to see the parallels and the perfect fit with our own celebrated beef culture in Alberta and Oscar Lopez and Joao Dachery knew this. Entering the restaurant, the space is expansive, modern, and there are nods to the Gaúcho way of life through the art and decor. There are multiple dining rooms, an entire wall made up of wine bottles, and there's a main area that contains the salad bar and the impressive rotisserie of spinning meats. It doesn't take long for the tantalizing aromas to seduce your senses. Gauchos (dressed appropriately) circulate the dining room carrying large, sword-like skewers of fire-roasted meat, ready to carve them tableside directly onto your plate. Seated at a circular table in the main dining area (salad bar adjacent), the anticipation was real! But first, a cocktail - and there is no better choice then a caipirinha - Brazil's national cocktail. Pampa offers seven different flavours and I chose the Cashew and Lime Caipirinha (Fresh fruits muddled with simple syrup and cachaça. Refreshing and vibrant - $13.00). This cocktail reminds me a little bit of a margarita but a lot more fruit-forward. I was really interested in the cashew aspect of the beverage and it truly did add a subtle and delicious nuttiness to the drink. The lime component felt incredibly classic, giving this drink a great balance of tart and sweet flavours. Very enjoyable and felt like a perfect refreshing match for the food. Pampa specializes in the concept of Rodízio which means "rotation" in Portuguese. This refers to the variety of meats that will be brought to your table and carved table-side endlessly. Each table is given a double-sided red and green coin which allows you to control the Rodízio service. (I could have sworn that in the past each guest was given their own coin, now it's just one for the table.) The green side means "GO!" and that you would like meat service. The red side means "stop" and that you are on a break or are finished. At dinnertime you can expect to see 14 different cuts of meat circulating the room. Also included in the experience is the unlimited self-service hot and cold salad bar. Dinner for 12 Years and Older costs $68.95. We turned our token to the green side and never looked back! The first order of business is naturally the salad bar. There is a huge selection of housemade salads, dressings, picklings, breads, and cheese. There are several hot dishes, including traditional Brazilian Feijoada (which I somehow missed and will have to try next time!). However, my tip is that you shouldn't overdo it with the salad bar because you're really there for the meats. Pacing yourself is the name of the game at Pampa, especially if you're aiming to try a little bit of everything. I made small piles of Salada de Churrasco (a beef penne salad), Pineapple Corn Salad, and Beterraba Assada (oven roasted beets) in an attempt to not get too crazy. Each salad was very fresh and I loved the smokiness and robust flavour that was front and center in the churrasco salad. This salad felt unique and like a good match to the overall experience. Certainly not a typical pasta salad! The pineapple corn salad was creamy and refreshing, almost like a palate cleanser, which was nice. One salad bar item that I don't recommend holding back on are the Pão de Queijo, a Brazilian cheese bread. They're my absolute favourite and no one makes them better than Pampa does! This small baked roll is crispy on the outside and warm and chewy on the inside. They are a complete d

It was my first time to dine here. By the entrance you will be amazed on the display of their wine…read morerack , i think that was cool. Secondly, their choices of salad were good, all of them were tasty and dressings were sooo good. I have a second plate for my assortment salad. Third, the meat that goes around is also godd because it was hot and u can always ask for more of need be. My favorite is the top sirloin and the bacon wrapped chicken. I actually enjoyed my meal then here comes the bill. A bit pricey but I guess if there's special occasion then you can have a date here. Crews are friendly and nice. Will I come back? Yes! Will I recommend? Yes!

There was 8 of us in our party. We got there just a bit before our reservation and our table was…read moreready. Server came quickly to greet us and take our drink orders. He waited for the last 2 ppl in our party to arrive before explaining how their system for meat works. I wasn't a fan of any of the side salads options. I tried a few but honestly I wasn't there to have salad. It was the experience and the different meat options. Their fresh buns were a hit though. Overall, all of us and 2 kids were very happy with our meals. The pineapple that came around was a huge hit!! I can't pick a favourite meat as they were all amazing. It was a nice evening at a nice restaurant. Definitely recommend if you've never been.

Okay so admittedly I am not the hugest meat lover so take that for what it is. We recently visited…read morefor my husband's birthday with friends, I'd never been to this particular location but assumed it would be similar to the Ellerslie location. In my opinion it's not. The restaurant itself feels super tight and considering how many people are up and walking around at any given time almost claustrophobic. I was initially hoping to just so with the salad bar option and forgo the meat but when the question wasn't even asked I decided to just try the odd meat item but still lean heavy on the salad bar. Compared to what I remembered about the other location this salad bar seemed to be much more of a disappointing experience. The food itself was good but overall there seemed to be a bunch of dishes that didn't appeal to me. The food was really good. There's no debating that and the grilled pineapple is to die for, same with the cheese buns. But overall it just seems to be very expensive for what you do get. It's definitely not my top tier restaurant choice and I might not return to this particular location.

Our relatives invited us to weekday lunch. We're so excited to spend time with them and feast on…read moredim sum. However, I didn't realize this location is in a seedy area of Edmonton until I saw questionable peeps loitering near the parking lot next to Travelodge. My cousin texted, "Where are you? We're here." I texted, "We are inside the restaurant." I didn't realize there's two different entrances. That's where gps led us. Best to park in the lot on the opposite side. Our Server was very helpful and offered to bring a separate menu in case we wanted an ala carte item. We're given water refills. Help yourself to various food stations. My faves were dim sum items and Deep Fried Steamed Buns w/ Condensed Milk. There were eight different ice cream flavors. Tiger tail and green tea ice cream were tasty, yet a little too soft. I loved the aesthetics of tea pot which worked in favor of keeping tea hot thanks to a mini candle. Also loved the tea which helped to cleanse my palate in between savory versus sweet. The food and dessert set up for Yang Ming Buffet in Alberta reminds me of the Mandarin Buffet in Ontario.

Don't remember the last time I came for the dinner buffet, but my friend & I had a delicious time!…read moreAfter 2 hrs walking around the river valley, we had a voracious appetite to satiate We got in the last 2 hrs - just catching the tail end of dinner rush and slowed down before closing (which was pretty nice not feeling as rushed & time to chat and digest between rounds haha) Made for a nice relaxing ambiance for the last hour (besides multiple kids getting celebrated with the singing robot) The servers kept on top with used dish clearance and topping up our hot water for tea We both enjoyed the wonton soup, gyoza & ginger beef the most I divide & conquer to taste a little bit of everything While my friend attacked the ice cream/dessert bar (meanwhile still praying our waistbands held it together) Great eats for a date!

I found this restaurant after a quick search of hot pot options in Edmonton and decided to give…read morethis restaurant a visit. We showed up at 8 pm on a weekday and the restaurant was still very busy. It is a good sign that this restaurant is popular. We were seated right away and our 2 hour time limit started. We placed an order of soup based and meat options before heading out to the sauce bar and checking out other items at the buffet. The food selection was quite impressive from the meat balls, cooked food, innards, veggies, seafood, noodles to desserts. It was hard to decide what to eat. The sauce bar was also quite extensive there are endless combinations. Service was surprisingly decent for an Asian restaurant. Staff stopped by regular to clear dirty plates and refill soup broth. They even dropped off extra plates of beef slices and wontons when we asked. Overall, I thought the price was reasonable for the food selection and the service exceeded my expectations for a buffet setting. Parking was alright. I would return to this restaurant on my next visit in town.

Excellent hot pot restaurant in Edmonton. This was our lunch spot before we made our way out of…read moretown and back to the airport. The staff were welcoming and explained the menu and process to us; the buffet of meats and produce was fresh and well-maintained. This is a busy spot during peak hours, but early in the lunch hour, seating was plentiful. There is a 2-hour limit.

We came here for Edmonton Downtown Dining week, which is a good plan for this place if you are not…read morea picky eater. You can have a lovely meal with a reduced cost but it is a fixed menu. You can't beat the atmosphere here on a clear day. The restaurant revolves and so in the time of your meal, you will have revolved around. (The revolution takes about an hour). The inside is plain, but you don't need much for decor when you have the entire city to see. Service was excellent. They were prompt and helpful. They were particularly kind to my daughter who is disabled and treated her really warmly. So I am just commenting on the food for the Downtown dining menu, which might be slightly different than what you would experience on a daily basis. We loved the rolls with the herb oil. I am sure this come complementary with all dinners. We had the crispy shrimp mousse with apple mint salad and spiced fish sauce. This was excellent. Refreshing and flavourful, the perfect start to liven up the taste buds. For the main meal it was duck confit with plum, maple syrup, with angel hair pasta and the vegetable of the day. The duck was so soft and delectable. My only small issue was the pasta was fairly bland, so I could have had more of the plum/maple syrup sauce on it. Dessert was a passionfruit eclair with pistachio praline. This was delectable. This is a great place for a splurge meal.

This is definitely a great date spot. With your significant other or your ladies. I do find the…read morefood to be good, but not exceptional for the price point. I've come lots over the years and just don't find it to be as good as it used to be. Sometimes it's a four* sometimes a 3*. It's been a minute since it was a five. I'd skip the ribeye here now every time. Just not a great quality.

Had a great experience here. Very lively atmosphere. The food and service were fantastic. Kaylee at…read morethe bar is awesome.

We had dinner here to celebrate my birthday. Our table was a little close to the other beside, but…read moreotherwise all was fantastic. Our server was knowledgeable of the menu items, and provided exceptional service. The assistant was also timely with service to refill our beverages and check in. The crab cakes were a large portion and delicious. My husband ordered a steak and we shared some sides. I also received a free dessert for my birthday and it was a large portion that was more than enough for two people to share. We would definitely come back to celebrate a special occasion!