I had decided to head to Orange County from LA at 3 p.m. I knew my fate. I was destined to sit in…read moretraffic for the next few hours. While on the freeway, I made a spontaneous decision. I would take the very first exit I saw and enjoy a nice meal. As fate would have it, that random exit led me to Café Brasil, a place that had been on my list for quite some time. After parking in what looked like a motel parking lot, I found the entrance to the restaurant. The decor was phenomenal, the vibes were beautiful, and from the moment I walked in, I felt at home. While asking a few questions and trying to decide what to order, I met Miss Fatima herself the legendary owner who has made Café Brasil a staple in Los Angeles for the last three decades. I ordered the feijoada and the pão de queijo. Fatima herself tried teaching me how to pronounce them, and somehow our conversation drifted to flight schools in the U.S. and Canada. I loved every bite of the food, but even more than that, I appreciated meeting someone who has dedicated herself to her craft and been consistent year after year.

We were looking for Brazilian food and Cafe Brasil helped satisfy that craving. The restaurant is…read moredecked out in colorful decor which really leveled up the vibes of the place. Make sure to visit their sauce station and get some of the house hot sauce, it was great and really complimented our meal! We got the Chicken Stroganoff, Feijoada, and Lamb Chops. Everything was delicious and we shared it all between four people. I enjoyed the Chicken Stroganoff to most, the flavors were perfect! The Feijoada was also great and definitely reminiscent of the last time I've had this dish. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner here. This is a spot to get a couple of dishes to share. If you're looking for Brazilian food on the westside of LA, give Cafe Brasil a try.

We came here to celebrate a 60th birthday and it was such a lovely, and special time! The food was…read morefantastic, and despite how busy the dinner rush was, the service was excellent! Our first server, William, really made sure to curate an truly personal experience with us by asking about us and if we had anything to celebrate today, what dishes we were hoping to try, and get us situated before the servers with the meat came around. Roy took over for William midway through the night, and truly worked overtime to make sure we were able to get all of our drinks and flagged down the server with the pork belly (which is what we were all truly looking forward to) while also gracefully managing several other tables during the rush. An amazing team working here tonight that seems to know how to communicate with each other effectively and serve tables efficiently.

Met up with some friends at Fogo De Chão for happy hour in downtown Los Angeles and had an amazing…read moretime! The restaurant is accessible by driving (you'll have to pay for parking at the meters or nearby parking lots) or taking public transportation (subway or bus)! Happy hour was all day and we had a blast. There was a server and a bartender that took our orders. They were friendly, nicely dressed and very knowledgeable about the food and drink menu. We stayed in the bar area that is very quaint and stylish. A few high top tables and some seating at the bar. Perfect if there are 2-4 people in your group. The food was delicious and the drinks very colorful and flavorful! Will come back again!

My family and I decided to go to Pampas Grill to try the food and walk around the Original Farmer's…read moreMarket. We took a rideshare there. We walked around and looked at different restaurants. When we found Pampas we noticed that you grab a tray and walk around and self serve the different food items that were offered. When you get to the meat section you tell the person working behind the counter what you would like, they cut off the meat, put it on the plate and you move on. They weigh your plate and then you pay. For my meal I tried several different types of meat, a stew, mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, and rolls. It was a lot of food and very filling. The meat was definitely the best part of the meal. I chose to get two different types of beef, a serving of stew, and some chicken. Both the beef and the chicken were tender and full of flavor. The stew was delicious. I actually served it over my rice and mixed it together for added texture. The pasta and the rice were al dente and honestly I would have preferred them to be a little more tender than firm. The potatoes were good. They had a slightly salty flavor and were smooth. The rolls were good as they were small, with a semi crispy exterior and a soft interior. Overall Pampas Grill is located in a cool outdoor atmosphere. It has friendly service and the food was very filling and flavorful.

It's been so long since I ate at Pampas ! Years later, the quality remains but it seems the meat is…read moresaltier. I'm not a big fan of overly salted foods, but the meat was so good that I didn't let the undissolved salt crystals ruin my experience. I will have to visit again to make sure it was just an off day. I can't remember which one it was but one of the meats I ordered was dry. Except for that one, everything else was amazing. My favorite is picanha/sirloin cap. For sides, I love the heart of palm salad. Beets were simple and fresh. The collard greens were solid as ever. And if you want something sweet, I recommend the plantains. Something new I noticed is they had Diet Dr. Pepper which honestly made my experience even better. What I enjoy about eating at this location is the upstairs seating right around the corner. There's just something oddly exciting about walking up the stairs with a big plate of food. The window seats are a nice place to sit for better ventilation since that area can get pretty warm. Definitely will be back!

Tonight was our first time trying this restaurant. We were…read moregreeted upon entering. Very nice ambience. We started with the salad buffet. Too many things to list here, but it was exceptional. Then we opted for the various meats. Top Sirloin, Rib Eye, Beef short ribs, Bottom Sirloin, Pineapple, sausage and lamb. We didn't want for anything and the servers were extremely nice and accommodating. We will definitely come back again.

M Grill is my favorite spot for Brazilian Churrasco. Their meats are top notch, they have a great…read moresalad bar, and their service is top in class. I love that they serve 45-day dry aged picanha here. The meat quality is high. The best time to come is during Dine LA as their $80 AYCE dinner can be had for $65. This deal will be active through August 28. Reservations are necessary through Yelp or OpenTable When you do come in, I have a few tips that could help make your experience better: 1) Don't forget the cheese bread. It's delicious. 2) their Caipirinha is a great alcoholic beverage. 3) You can't really go wrong with their salad bar, but make sure you get their chimichurri, horseradish, pickled spicy peppers, roasted garlic, and grilled vegetables as these are items that will level up the delicious meats that they serve here. 4) All of their meats are good here, but don't miss their beef/pork ribs, their house special picanha, and their grilled pineapple. If you like lamb, their chops are also outstanding. Overall, this is one of the best spots for Brazilian BBQ and Dine LA is the best time of year to go. Even if it isn't dine LA, they're more than worth their retail price!

We had a great experience.. celebrated our son's birthday here! They gave us complimentary cake…read moreand even sing for him.. food is delicious!! our server Abelardo was a great host he was very helpful and attentive. I would definitely return here because of the food and the service!

This is place is good. I stopped here for a dinner before…read moreheading to an I c o n I c Hollywood landmark. I absolutely love that this place is open late lol I never had Brazilian food other than Pão de queijo so I came with an open mind for sure. Of course, the Pão was amaaaaazing. I should have ordered a dozen tbh. However, I got the carbonara and it was tasty. The pasta was cooked just right, not over and not under. I'd say best pasta (like noodle portion) I've had in a while, and from a Brazilian spot?! Craaaaazy. The sauce was creamy and the pieces of meat that came with gave it that nice saltiness to the dish. For desert I got a guava cheesecake and honestly, it was ok. The cheesecake part was good but I just wished it came with more guava. The guava felt very lackluster. Other than that, this place is a vibeeeee especially on Sunset blvd like come on mang.

Husband and I hosted a family celebration dinner for 17 people at Kravings, and the entire…read moreexperience was outstanding from start to finish. Jasmin helped us book the reservation, and she was wonderful -attentive, patient, and quick to answer every question. She really made us feel confident that everything would be taken care of, and she absolutely delivered on that assurance. Julius coordinated the event the day of, and he kept everything running smoothly. The whole evening felt organized and effortless, which is not easy with a group our size. The food came out right on time, and every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Our servers were just as impressive--courteous, gracious, and consistently attentive without ever being intrusive. They handled our big group with ease and made everyone feel welcome. Kravings made our family celebration feel special. Great food, great service, and truly thoughtful coordination from start to finish. We'll definitely be back for future gatherings!

Great place for ladies night but something have changed. The food was not great if you aren't…read moredoing the all you can eat - the picanha might as well have been beef jerky and wait staff non existent once food was delivered Extensive drink menu and a nice space for bigger parties Chimichurri fries and bacon wrapped dates were delicious. Will have to remember to just order appetizers next time

Overall great experience having lunch during DineLA…read more The restaurant interior is beautiful and comfortable seating. The food was good particularly the meats. Loved the chorizo board. Loved the Milanese. We ordered the Evita salad to share and it was very good, but I did think it could use more acidic elements and less sweet elements. The crepe was ok. I wish the bananas were sweeter, but that's not the fault of anyone. The service was great. Everyone from the host to our waiter,Rodrigo, were so friendly and helpful.

The service was great at the beginning until the end…read more Food was delicious except for the Paella. There were tons of mussels, squid, 2huge prawns, medium size shrimp, and chorizo. There were a total of 6 mussels that didn't open, I threw that out. However, the most disappointing was the cracked mussels shells that were varied in sizes. After you took a bite, you bite on the hard shell!! Very disappointing! We paid for our meal. Server stated he would be back to bring us a copy of the receipt... 28 minutes later, when we asked another staff member to ask our server, he came by and gave the receipt. No apology nothing! There were three of us for dinner and we gave him over 40% as a tip..

This place is a favorite of many people in our office, especially since many of our investors are…read moreBrazilian. We don't go often for lunch because you're just completely immobilized after you plow everything, and then you don't want to work anymore. Lol The atmosphere is great, the food is wonderful, the staff is very pleasant and efficient and the price is still fair for what you get.

Food is good. Service is good (most servers here) Or very bad. (the last time going here: Josue,…read moreIsrael) The last time I went was to get a refund on someone's behalf. Did not even get a full refund for a ruined night. Here is the story. My girlfriend went to treat herself to a midnight snack and a few drinks. A few minutes in, she calls me from the restroom and tells me she just rejected a man that bought her pasta. This man was friends with the bartender who we were told was named Josue. I remained on the phone with her, via her earphones, so I heard the entire conversations going forward. She did so to feel more comfortable while she finished off her drinks. When she ordered another drink, a female bartender was about to serve her the final drink when Josue, the male bartender (friends with the guy that got rejected) told the female bartender to cut her off. She had 2 small glasses of wine and a weak cocktail. The bartender herself was confused as to why she was asked to cut her off. She was going to ask for the check, pay, have her final drink and leave. Mind you, entire time, I'm on the phone hearing what's going on. Shes confused and then it kinda clicks for her that Josue might have cut her off for rejecting his buddy. A different bartender verbally confirmed that Josue was friends with the reject. Understandably, disrespectful. She asked for the manager, Israel. At this moment, she was mentioning how Josue never even served her or took her order, so asked for what reason he cut her off. Instead of trying to explain policy or deescalate the situation Israel then said that she was cut off by his orders. Not only did Israel fail communicate that the bar seats close at 1am and that the establishment does not serve alcohol past 130am, he sided directly with the bartender that unjustly cut her off. I have time stamps, and all conversations recorded, including via my dash am as I was on the way to pick her up. She asked for her check twice and didn't get it, then got more upset. She still paid even after this. My girlfriend leaves the establishment after paying, distraught. I'm still on the phone hearing everything. As she's talking to me outside, she tells me that Josue walks away from his station, to qawk at her crying and make fun of the situation with the guards. If that's not unprofessional, I don't know what is. Sexist. Unacceptable behavior. This seem to me as a gross retaliation from an employee with ties to a guy at a bar that got rejected, so he vindictively cut off the girl his friend got rejected by. With no explanation. Now I ask, how would you feel if a female family member or your significant other went through this? Cut off, no explanation, coincidentally by a bartender that's friends with a guy she just rejected, voices her perceived disrespect to management, then gets ignored, dismissed, and treated with more disrespect. Anyway. When I arrive, I pick her up, park, and go to speak with management myself. My phones recording the entire time as well. I meet with the guards first. "Hey, can I talk to your manager, Israel?" and they fetch him for me. I then ask Israel what happened from his perspective. He then tells me about the 1am and 130 policy. Mind you, they never told her this policy. I asked if he had told her and he said" I tried." That was a lie that I caught him in. Never even tried. I told him I was on the phone the entire time and confirmed that he didn't state any policies. This is when he went silent, did that " oh, welp, caught me there" look. I then asked, if I can just get a refund on her behalf due to failing to properly communicate, serve, and ruining her night. He says" I'll see what I can do." Takes the ID and credit card, comes back and tells me he issued a partial refund. He then goes on to explain the policy again, claimed she started to call him names (caught him in another lie, she never called him anything), how she was not drunk (verbally confirmed that there was no reason to cut her off, yet still did, and it was not 130am yet), and that she is welcomed back anytime, and that he would offer discounts next time too. We used to frequent this spot, multiple times a week at times. Unfortunately, we cannot in good conscience continue to support an establishment with management that not only fails to properly communicate with their staff and guests, lies, but also vindictively takes the side of a bartender that cut off a girl that rejected his friend. Pretty tone deaf to give the regular who's night you ruined, a partial refund after blindly siding with your staff, failing to listen to complaints, lying, and ruining her night. Do better.