Pikanha's Brazilian Steakhouse, Richmond

Pikanha's Brazilian Steak House transports the traditions, culture, and food of Southern Brazil to the Bay area. Here, picanha—a cut of beef typically served grilled or roasted—joins kabob, sausage, roasted pork, top sirloin, and other savory morsels in making up the restaurant's rodizio and buffet selections. Both dining styles showcase the flavor of each meat, which the restaurant draws out with slow-cooking methods on special grills. To balance out the meal, order a glass of wine, a fruit juice spiked with rum, or a seesaw and another meal.