Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse

At Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse, a wedding reception turns into a long, generous feast, with skewers of grilled meat carved right at the table while the toasts carry on.

The Calgary restaurant sits on 10 Avenue in the Beltline, a short trip from downtown, and brings the Southern Brazilian tradition of churrasco to the Alberta prairies. The style traces back to Rio Grande do Sul, the grassland region of Brazil known as the Pampa, which gives the restaurant its name.

The meats are cooked on skewers over the grill. Beef is seasoned simply with sea salt, while other cuts are marinated before they go over the heat. Servers bring each cut to the table and carve it there, and guests help themselves to a long spread of hot and cold dishes alongside.

The team arranges the dining rooms to suit the size of the celebration, from a full reception to a smaller private gathering for the closest family and friends. Audio visual equipment for speeches or a slideshow is included at no extra charge, and couples can bring in their own wedding cake.

For couples who picture their guests lingering over a lively, abundant dinner instead of a quiet plated meal, Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse offers a wedding reception that feels like a true Brazilian celebration in the heart of Calgary.