I left with a bad taste in my mouth, but it wasn't from the food. Let me be absolutely clear, the food was OUTSTANDING and delicious af. I enjoyed every bite and the service was awesome. I was so impressed with the food I made a point of getting the attention of the two chefs in the kitchen and gave them two thumbs up. In my mind those guys had a huge tip coming as well as the waiter. The issue is when I got the bill. Never in my long life have I ever seen a "Kitchen Appreciation tax"! Wait what?! I'm being taxed for having my food cooked AT A RESTAURANT? Huh? The tax only amounted to $3 which is significantly less than the $20 I was planning to give the cooks. Since my choice was being taken away I paid the $3 tax and put the $20 back in my pocket. I actually enjoy giving nice tips when earned, but I don't like being extorted. Shame on the whoever isn't paying their kitchen a living wage and passing that cost on to customers. I'd be less upset if I was informed about the tax upfront instead of discovering it once the bill comes.
JayJay 766
Food and service was excellent. I've been to the Hollywood location a couple times. But this was my first time at the Hawthorne location and it won't be the last. Wish I would have taken some pictures.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dawnesha Broaden-Coleman
Wonderful food place I’ve never eaten there before until my friend invited me. I just absolutely love their seafood pasta it’s amazing.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deanna Contreras
1st time to come to this Brazilian restaurant. We went to celebrate a family/friend of mine. When I saw they had plantains I knew the food was gonna be good. Who doesn't love plantains lol. Anyway, I went ahead and got the chicken lemon & garlic plate with my 3 sides order: plantains, mashed potatoes, and beans. I am Salvadorian/Americana so we like to season our beans these beans were good but a little plain with no flavor. But overall the dish was fire ? 10/10 you can taste the chicken lemon/garlic.Totally recommend this places!Parking: It has parking in the back but only for 10 cars. Their is street parking too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bossa, Steak, Family Chicken Parmigiana with Rice Mashed Potato or French Fries Starter Salad and Garlic Bread
Jacky Johson
So I ordered from here and i asked for my meat to be well done and this is what well done was to them , some people eat there meat like this but i don’t and as a pregnant woman i can not eat this .
Shirley Woodman
A great gem. Good food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrea Ambriz
Very good food and good service, but I would suggest not putting tables so close to each other felt like I was with a whole other family. Overall it was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak Platter from Bossa Nova Grill, Mashed Potatoes, Steak, Fries
Gary Miller
Food was mostly Italian, I don't know why this is supposed to be a Brazillian restaraunt.Super expensive for the limited options and quality. We had a pizza and pasta both were good but WAY overpriced.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jordany Nunes
Food came out super fast and service was great! I am glad they are open late!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maurice Varela
The food is great! Service is excellent Eddy is always professional courteous, enthusiastic and an awesome enjoyable server. We like the decor of the restaurant. The superbowls are delicious meals. Pasta is very good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bossa, Steak, Bossa Nova, Hot from Bossa Nova Grill Chicken Plates - Individual
A little expensive for the quality of food. They need to change their manager, who is quite trusting and does not offer quality in his service to the public.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Felipe Hofmann
Great Brazilian restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob Pene
I have always seen this location but never went in person yet. It is one of my favorite Brazilian restaurants. I’ve only DoorDash this location and consider a special occasion when I do because the food is just that good. Parking seems difficult because it’s on a busy street. I’m glad it does delivery otherwise I never would have experienced the Brazilian delicacies :)
I left with a bad taste in my mouth, but it wasn't from the food. Let me be absolutely clear, the food was OUTSTANDING and delicious af. I enjoyed every bite and the service was awesome. I was so impressed with the food I made a point of getting the attention of the two chefs in the kitchen and gave them two thumbs up. In my mind those guys had a huge tip coming as well as the waiter. The issue is when I got the bill. Never in my long life have I ever seen a "Kitchen Appreciation tax"! Wait what?! I'm being taxed for having my food cooked AT A RESTAURANT? Huh? The tax only amounted to $3 which is significantly less than the $20 I was planning to give the cooks. Since my choice was being taken away I paid the $3 tax and put the $20 back in my pocket. I actually enjoy giving nice tips when earned, but I don't like being extorted. Shame on the whoever isn't paying their kitchen a living wage and passing that cost on to customers. I'd be less upset if I was informed about the tax upfront instead of discovering it once the bill comes.
Food and service was excellent. I've been to the Hollywood location a couple times. But this was my first time at the Hawthorne location and it won't be the last. Wish I would have taken some pictures.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food place I’ve never eaten there before until my friend invited me. I just absolutely love their seafood pasta it’s amazing.
Food: 5
Service: 5
1st time to come to this Brazilian restaurant. We went to celebrate a family/friend of mine. When I saw they had plantains I knew the food was gonna be good. Who doesn't love plantains lol. Anyway, I went ahead and got the chicken lemon & garlic plate with my 3 sides order: plantains, mashed potatoes, and beans. I am Salvadorian/Americana so we like to season our beans these beans were good but a little plain with no flavor. But overall the dish was fire ? 10/10 you can taste the chicken lemon/garlic.Totally recommend this places!Parking: It has parking in the back but only for 10 cars. Their is street parking too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bossa, Steak, Family Chicken Parmigiana with Rice Mashed Potato or French Fries Starter Salad and Garlic Bread
So I ordered from here and i asked for my meat to be well done and this is what well done was to them , some people eat there meat like this but i don’t and as a pregnant woman i can not eat this .
A great gem. Good food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food and good service, but I would suggest not putting tables so close to each other felt like I was with a whole other family. Overall it was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak Platter from Bossa Nova Grill, Mashed Potatoes, Steak, Fries
Food was mostly Italian, I don't know why this is supposed to be a Brazillian restaraunt.Super expensive for the limited options and quality. We had a pizza and pasta both were good but WAY overpriced.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Food came out super fast and service was great! I am glad they are open late!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is great! Service is excellent Eddy is always professional courteous, enthusiastic and an awesome enjoyable server. We like the decor of the restaurant. The superbowls are delicious meals. Pasta is very good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bossa, Steak, Bossa Nova, Hot from Bossa Nova Grill Chicken Plates - Individual
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A little expensive for the quality of food. They need to change their manager, who is quite trusting and does not offer quality in his service to the public.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great Brazilian restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have always seen this location but never went in person yet. It is one of my favorite Brazilian restaurants. I’ve only DoorDash this location and consider a special occasion when I do because the food is just that good. Parking seems difficult because it’s on a busy street. I’m glad it does delivery otherwise I never would have experienced the Brazilian delicacies :)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mashed Potatoes, Bossa Nova, Lasagna
I truly enjoyed, steak and the plantains. The vegetable melody very healthy. Service could have been better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Steak
Definitely worth the try! My first time at Brazilian cuisine and it was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5