"Argentinian grill on Assila's 17th floor — chef Lucas Farias's acacia-fired asado, dry-aged ojo de bife and skyline views, Jeddah's serious steakhouse."
About Pampas
Pampas is the Argentinian grill-house on the 17th floor of Assila, a Luxury Collection Hotel, on Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Road in the Andalus district of Jeddah. Opened in 2017 and led by Argentinian chef Lucas Farias, it is the city's most committed single-purpose steakhouse, firing dry-aged prime cuts over selected acacia wood on an open asado grill visible through a glass wall, with the Red Sea skyline beyond the windows.
For Jeddah's other notable tables, compare the French cooking at Le Traiteur at the Ritz-Carlton, the Lebanese kitchen at Niyyali or the modern dining at the Assila's all-day dining.
The Kitchen
Chef Lucas Farias runs a focused, meat-led menu: dry-aged prime cuts fired over selected acacia wood on the asado, a short list of grill programmes, a handful of starters and three desserts. The ojo de bife — the Argentine ribeye — is the house benchmark, while the Pampas Mixed Grill (lamb chop, baby chicken, beef ribs, ribeye, tenderloin and chorizo) is the table centrepiece for a group. Grilled provoleta, oregano-rubbed provolone, starts most meals, and the empanadas follow Farias's family recipe; Patagonian-style seafood and Red Sea catch round out the carte. The chimichurri is made fresh through the day. As a no-alcohol property the wine list gives way to berry infusions and cold-brewed teas, well-matched to the grill; expect upper-end hotel pricing for a full steak dinner.
The Room
The dining room sits high in the Assila tower, an elegant, low-lit space organised around the open asado behind glass, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Jeddah skyline — especially at sunset and after dark when the city lights up below. Service is polished and well-drilled, and the layout handles both intimate tables and larger groups; private rooms for twelve and sixteen open off the main floor, several with dedicated grill service for family-style ordering. It is a refined, occasion-minded room built for hosting rather than a casual bite.
Best for Close a Deal
Serious dry-aged beef, a polished high-rise room and skyline views make Pampas an easy table to close a deal or impress clients in Jeddah. The private grill rooms also suit a team dinner ordered family-style.
Not for
Not for vegetarians, budget diners or anyone wanting a wine pairing — Pampas is a no-alcohol, meat-focused, upper-end hotel steakhouse built around the asado grill.
Frequently Asked
What is Pampas in Jeddah known for?
It is the Argentinian grill on the 17th floor of the Assila hotel, known for dry-aged prime cuts fired over acacia wood on an open asado grill — especially the ojo de bife ribeye and the Pampas Mixed Grill — with skyline views.
Who is the chef at Pampas Jeddah?
Argentinian chef Lucas Farias leads the kitchen, cooking on the acacia-wood asado and serving empanadas from his own family recipe.
What should I order at Pampas?
The ojo de bife ribeye is the benchmark cut; for a group the Pampas Mixed Grill is the centrepiece, and the grilled provoleta and family-recipe empanadas are the starters to begin with.
Does Pampas serve alcohol?
No — like all restaurants in Saudi Arabia it is alcohol-free; the pairings are non-alcoholic, heavy on berry infusions and cold-brewed teas matched to the grill.
Where is Pampas located in Jeddah?
On the 17th floor of Assila, a Luxury Collection Hotel, on Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Road in the Andalus district, with private rooms for twelve and sixteen off the main floor.
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High-rise hotel grill; book ahead for sunset tables and private grill rooms.
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Practical Information
AddressAssila, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Rd, Jeddah
NeighbourhoodAndalus District (17th floor)
CuisineArgentinian steakhouse
PriceDry-aged cuts & mixed grills; upper-end hotel pricing
Dress CodeSmart / business
Seating17th-floor dining room, open asado & private rooms
ReservationRecommended
