The Grill From Ipanema is a piece of Brazil in the heart of Washington DC, serving authentic Brazilian food since 1992. As a family owned and operated restaurant, TGFI is committed to offering the best culinary experience with the warm spirit of Brazilian hospitality. Brazilian cuisine has its strong roots in the Indigenous people, Immigrants from Africa, Europe, Asia and many other parts of the world.
There is a lot of history and culture behind each dish served at our restaurant. We are committed to offering the best culinary experience so that guests can truly taste traditional Brazilian cookery with different flavors and from different regions in Brazil. There are four private spaces available for lunch, dinner or indeed at any other time like receptions, presentations or brainstorms.
There is a lot of history and culture behind each dish served at our restaurant. We are committed to offering the best culinary experience so that guests can truly taste traditional Brazilian cookery with different flavors and from different regions in Brazil. There are four private spaces available for lunch, dinner or indeed at any other time like receptions, presentations or brainstorms.
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The Grill From Ipanema (TGFI) has catered to hundreds of receptions for over 27 years. TGFI provides more than food & beverage. We provide outstanding service loaded with creativity & commitment to our client's needs. Our great personnel will turn your event into an unique experience. Whether you are planning a low-key lunch catering or a large-scale reception, every detail matter.
The Grill From Ipanema is the perfect place for your special event whether a small or medium reception, business meeting or birthday party. We are here to make your party memorable. Our floor plan is spacious with a touch of sophistication and elegance. Our great personnel will turn your event into a unique experience.
What did you like? What didn't you like? Take a moment to fill out our contact form and let us know how we're doing. After all, you're the reason we do what we do. Your feedback allows us to measure our quality of service and constantly find ways to make your experience at The Grill From Ipanema something you'll remember forever.
Reviews (27)
Samantha V.
Jan 24, 2022
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This meal was great! My boyfriend and I came here for restaurant week and we were not disappointed! The meal was incredible and the highlight for us were the appetizers. We had meatballs and croquettes and they were absolutely perfect!! The sauce had just enough spice and the rest of the food was delightful. For dessert I'd highly recommend the passion fruit mousse, it's so light but flavorful!
David K.
Jan 23, 2022
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Fangzhi Z.
Jan 02, 2022
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When you see a restaurant that has been around for over 20 year, you know it is good. I had never tried Brazilian food before so everything was surprisingly good to the first-timer. They have a special lunch menu if you go in the right time. And for about $26 per person, you get one appetizer, one entrée, one desert, and one drink. The fish stew and pork stew were really delicious.
Abigail Ontiveros
Dec 26, 2021
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The food here was AMAZING. However, I was really disappointed with the service. We spent the whole meal with empty drinks because our waitress was MIA basically the whole time after she dropped our food off. We didn’t see her again until we were finished eating and ready to leave. My husband ordered an extra side of rice with his meal. He did not receive it but it was on the bill. She was spending basically the whole time talking to someone she knew who was sitting at the bar. I do not think we should have to go get our waitress to refill our drinks or tell her we are interested in getting a
Tee
Dec 24, 2021
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Steven M.
Dec 22, 2021
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Incredible experience of AUTHENTIC Brazilian cuisine, coming from a Brazilian! My wife and I were treated like royalty from the time we entered to the time we left. The hostess made us feel welcomed and at home. Our server, Grillo, was deeply attentive, present and knowledgeable about the menu, as well as the land of Brazil with its language and customs. I will definitely be back upon next visit to DC! Thank you for a meal to remember and a memory to cherish!!!!!
Jordan N.
Nov 17, 2021
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I saw that Adams Morgan neighborhood has a few Brazilian places to choose from, which I thought was nice. However, it seems like for Brazilian seafood, this is the place to go to, since most other places don't have much in seafood offerings. I tried the moqueca and the Brazilian paella (which I've never heard of before and I believe this to be this restaurant's invention).
I was half-hoping that the moqueca didn't come in the little pumpkin/squash, but that might be pushing it. It was still good, but it wasn't nearly the best I've had (that goes to a place in Florida
I was half-hoping that the moqueca didn't come in the little pumpkin/squash, but that might be pushing it. It was still good, but it wasn't nearly the best I've had (that goes to a place in Florida
Sharon O'Donnell
Oct 16, 2021
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We moved away from Adams Morgan 8 year ago and absolutely love the Grill. We never miss an opportunity to stop in and say hi.. The staff treat you like family and the food is authentic and delicious. We especially love the Caipirosca drinks. Even when we aren't eating there, we will stop by the bar or the patio for a cocktail. Delicious!
Beatriz N.
Oct 14, 2021
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Never celebrate your birthday with them! I was never treated so bad during a birthday dinner. Ou server (Adilson) treated us super bad the entire dinner. We asked him to do separate bills and he said yes since the beginning. But when the check came we took 1h to pay the bill and he was SUPER rude to us. Definitely not coming back to this restaurant !!
Michele Sage
Oct 13, 2021
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Hlugie K.
Sep 14, 2021
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This was my second time at The Grill from Ipanema and it did not disappoint! Last time we had the Brazilian paella and rack of lamb Ava they were both delicious. Probably the best lamb chop I've had in the city thus far.
Wanted to try something different this time and order the CALDERADA DE FRUTOS DO MAR COM ARROZ DE COCO (seafood stew) from the chefs specials menu.
The seafood portions were great and the coconut cream sauce was rich in flavor. For a to go order, I was very impressed with the portions of the meal. Also impressive was that the coconut rice wasn't your standard coconut
Wanted to try something different this time and order the CALDERADA DE FRUTOS DO MAR COM ARROZ DE COCO (seafood stew) from the chefs specials menu.
The seafood portions were great and the coconut cream sauce was rich in flavor. For a to go order, I was very impressed with the portions of the meal. Also impressive was that the coconut rice wasn't your standard coconut
Geoff A.
Sep 09, 2021
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Great authentic Brazilian that goes beyond just steak. I went with a Brazilian friend (and I've lived in South America too) and found the dishes to be a great selection of the traditional favorites and less well-known country fare.
Ambiance: Mostly casual dining inside with only a few small tables outside. Very quiet.
Service: Friendly and most of the waiters spoke Portuguese. Pleasant manager came around to make sure we were well taken care of.
Food: We came for restaurant week but decided to order from the regular menu. We began with the BOLINHO DE BACALHAU (Cod fish croquette) which were
Ambiance: Mostly casual dining inside with only a few small tables outside. Very quiet.
Service: Friendly and most of the waiters spoke Portuguese. Pleasant manager came around to make sure we were well taken care of.
Food: We came for restaurant week but decided to order from the regular menu. We began with the BOLINHO DE BACALHAU (Cod fish croquette) which were
Yusuf C.
Sep 04, 2021
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Natasha Hansen
Sep 01, 2021
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Deya M.
Jul 17, 2021
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Came here with my family on Friday evening for dinner. Initially when we came and was seated, there was a spider crawling on the table. With no issues we scooped it off. It's summer time, so we understood.
The food we ordered was good.
However when it got to dessert time we ordered the chocolate mousse cake. The cake came and it was a baby roach on the plate. I was disgusted. We talk to a lady in charge first who made it seem like it wasn't a roach. That is why I took a picture for sure. We then talked to the manager and he was very unapologetic and tried to justify the roach being
The food we ordered was good.
However when it got to dessert time we ordered the chocolate mousse cake. The cake came and it was a baby roach on the plate. I was disgusted. We talk to a lady in charge first who made it seem like it wasn't a roach. That is why I took a picture for sure. We then talked to the manager and he was very unapologetic and tried to justify the roach being
Peggy X.
Jun 29, 2021
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My boyfriend and I stopped in for happy hour and dinner and thought the food and drinks were fabulous, if a bit pricey!
Happy hour runs from 4-6:30p (modified from the signage, which says 4-7p!), and includes various drinks and Brazilian tapas. We ordered caipirinhas ($7.50 happy hour price) and mexhilhão à carioca (mussels in a green sauce) ($10 happy hour price). Both were delicious: the drink was limey and refreshing. The green sauce over the mussels was a gorgeous combination of tart and buttery, and they give you bread to sop it up.
We also ordered sauteed vegetables and the feijoada
Happy hour runs from 4-6:30p (modified from the signage, which says 4-7p!), and includes various drinks and Brazilian tapas. We ordered caipirinhas ($7.50 happy hour price) and mexhilhão à carioca (mussels in a green sauce) ($10 happy hour price). Both were delicious: the drink was limey and refreshing. The green sauce over the mussels was a gorgeous combination of tart and buttery, and they give you bread to sop it up.
We also ordered sauteed vegetables and the feijoada
Doug B.
May 23, 2021
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Amazing sidewalk experience with 5 star service.
Churrasco Misto, meat plate was amazing. Loved everything about it. The meats were flavorful and juicy: beef, chicken, sausage, and pork. Grilled veggies, beans, and rice were a great compliment.
Also for a salad, had the Abacate Marajá. Shrimp and avocado were the highlights. Had a small full shrimp and a mix of avocado and shrimp. Very good.
The chocolate cake...was...amazing. I don't even know were to begin. It had a crust which made me think it was a pie. Next chocolate layer was a mousse. Chocolate flakes on top with
Churrasco Misto, meat plate was amazing. Loved everything about it. The meats were flavorful and juicy: beef, chicken, sausage, and pork. Grilled veggies, beans, and rice were a great compliment.
Also for a salad, had the Abacate Marajá. Shrimp and avocado were the highlights. Had a small full shrimp and a mix of avocado and shrimp. Very good.
The chocolate cake...was...amazing. I don't even know were to begin. It had a crust which made me think it was a pie. Next chocolate layer was a mousse. Chocolate flakes on top with
Magnus U.
Mar 22, 2021
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J. M.
Jan 21, 2021
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Luana C.
Nov 14, 2020
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The beauty of take-out: you can have your favorite dishes on a single plate, with lots of left-overs, and no-guilt for over ordering. Ordering off of the Yelp app for pick-up was very quick - the meal was ready in 15-20 minutes - well packaged, with an outdoor set-up where CDC guidelines were observed. You cannot go wrong with any of these dishes (please see picture) - they were all delicious and the portions very generous. Am surprised to see this restaurant is not ranked better, given the quality of the produce and execution. The feijoada reminded us of the ones we had in Brazil and we encourage
Ingrid R.
Sep 04, 2020
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Greeeeeat food. I keep coming back to this place every time I'm craving for some Brazilian food. I had been there with some of my coworkers. And last time I was there with my boyfriend who also love Brazilian food, we got some coxinhas and fried sausage for appetizers. The coxinhas were pretty good, crunch, flavored, perfect
For main course we had caldeirada and barbecue. The caldeirada was great, it was so good but so good that now I'm stuck with my bf asking me to make it for him (but guess what? I don't know how to) lol.
For drinks of course we had caipirinha and so far was
For main course we had caldeirada and barbecue. The caldeirada was great, it was so good but so good that now I'm stuck with my bf asking me to make it for him (but guess what? I don't know how to) lol.
For drinks of course we had caipirinha and so far was
Philip Wilson
Jul 24, 2020
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I've lived in this neighborhood for 6 years and walked past this place a billion times - and what a jewel I was missing.
I stopped by on a whim with a friend at the end of the summer for a steak and salad, which immediately made me a repeat customer.
More recently, a friend and I visited for indoor dining. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. The potato soup is an excellent choice, as is the BIG SALAD. They only have the one kind of dressing, but it's great.
I stopped by on a whim with a friend at the end of the summer for a steak and salad, which immediately made me a repeat customer.
More recently, a friend and I visited for indoor dining. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. The potato soup is an excellent choice, as is the BIG SALAD. They only have the one kind of dressing, but it's great.
Karla V.
Nov 26, 2019
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Everyone from the hostess to server was so kind! The dishes are a bit pricy but you get a lot for your money unlike other high-end places that give you small servings.
I got the carne de sol which was supposed to come with black eyed peas salad and drawn garlic butter (whatever that is). I asked the waiter if I could substitute that for black beans and she suggested I could get a serving of black beans and collard greens. Which was very kind. Everything was full of flavor and was made fresh. The flank steak was cooked perfectly, the collard greens were seasoned well, and I can't forgot
I got the carne de sol which was supposed to come with black eyed peas salad and drawn garlic butter (whatever that is). I asked the waiter if I could substitute that for black beans and she suggested I could get a serving of black beans and collard greens. Which was very kind. Everything was full of flavor and was made fresh. The flank steak was cooked perfectly, the collard greens were seasoned well, and I can't forgot
Jimmy M.
Aug 04, 2019
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While it is a little bit pricey, this is one of the few places in the area and really the only place in DC that you can find homestyle Brazilian food. It gets the stamp of authenticity and is run by very nice people. If you're looking for a deal where you can try a little bit of everything then once in a while around certain holidays they will do a great buffet spread.
We just recently had their moqueca baiano (coconut fish stew) and we recommend it twice!
They also have a nice late happy hour on Sunday.
We just recently had their moqueca baiano (coconut fish stew) and we recommend it twice!
They also have a nice late happy hour on Sunday.
Tutti S.
Jun 30, 2019
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From the outside I thought it would be tiny, but it was large and roomy inside.
The food was really fresh, but a tad bland. The croquettes were super tasty and all the sauces were flavorful!
Black beans and rice was good with the touch of cheese, but otherwise, not particularly well seasoned .
My other complaint, I asked for a chimichurri type sauce for my steak but what was served was more like a vinegar based pico de gallo.
The food was really fresh, but a tad bland. The croquettes were super tasty and all the sauces were flavorful!
Black beans and rice was good with the touch of cheese, but otherwise, not particularly well seasoned .
My other complaint, I asked for a chimichurri type sauce for my steak but what was served was more like a vinegar based pico de gallo.
Nae F.
Apr 12, 2019
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The drinks were fantastic. Try the Caipirnha!
To start dinner, I ordered the Sopa de Sururu, which was a spicy mussels soup. It was a very hearty flavorful soup. It is honestly enough for a meal if you aren't too hungry.
The soup was a 5-star dish.
I also ordered the Passaro Preto, a crispy fried chicken dish. I was extremely impressed with the chicken. It was perfectly crisp on the outside and very tender and juicy on the inside. The side dishes were kind of bland, so this dish gets 4 stars.
The service was great. I had a reservation and arrived pretty early, but they were ready to seat
To start dinner, I ordered the Sopa de Sururu, which was a spicy mussels soup. It was a very hearty flavorful soup. It is honestly enough for a meal if you aren't too hungry.
The soup was a 5-star dish.
I also ordered the Passaro Preto, a crispy fried chicken dish. I was extremely impressed with the chicken. It was perfectly crisp on the outside and very tender and juicy on the inside. The side dishes were kind of bland, so this dish gets 4 stars.
The service was great. I had a reservation and arrived pretty early, but they were ready to seat
Michael B.
Aug 26, 2018
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The food is excellent with many traditional Brazillian dishes to choose from. The staff were all very friendly and service was superb. The owner even came out to say hello and ask if everything was ok. The atmosphere was pleasant and the restaurant very nice and clean. Definately a new favorite place for us to eat!
