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Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
2023 S. Pine Ave
Ocala, FL 34474
Ipanema Brazilian Steak House is a Churrascaria in the finest sense of the word. Our twelve authentic cuts and presentations of meat are seasoned with salt and roasted rotisserie-style over mineral coals imported from Brazil, basted continuously by their own natural juices. Served by traditional roving Gauchos, they are complemented by an opulent salad and vegetable bar, delectable desserts and delicious wines, beer, and cocktails.
Dining Style: Fine Dining
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Private Lot
Cross Street: 17th and 441 (Pine Ave)
Ocala, FL 34474
Ipanema Brazilian Steak House is a Churrascaria in the finest sense of the word. Our twelve authentic cuts and presentations of meat are seasoned with salt and roasted rotisserie-style over mineral coals imported from Brazil, basted continuously by their own natural juices. Served by traditional roving Gauchos, they are complemented by an opulent salad and vegetable bar, delectable desserts and delicious wines, beer, and cocktails.
Dining Style: Fine Dining
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Private Lot
Cross Street: 17th and 441 (Pine Ave)
27 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 27 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(9)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(24)
- romantic(14)
- fit for foodies(8)
- good for groups(8)
- neighborhood gem(5)
- notable wine list(5)
Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse Reviews List
Review 1 for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superior Everything!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"OUTSTANDING! There is nothing "bad" to be said. My husband's birthday dinner was perfect, the service wonderful and every morsel of food to die for! We stayed in Ocala for the weekend, bringing our boat down for a weekend on the Rainbow River. There was no other restaurant even considered for my husband's special dinner. We have eaten here previously when we come down for a month each summer, and I knew my husband would love a surprise dinner here for his birthday. He did, and I did. The restaurant helped me make his day special-the "Happy Birthday" dessert was so pretty-I even put it on Facebook! Thank you all for a lovely evening-we will be back!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very Dissapointed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have been coming to your resturant since the day they opened. We came again for our yearly valentines tradition and I think this will be our last. Our water Daniel was very rude and did not know about the Valentines Day special ( rose, wine and picture) when asked about it he did not know. He kept dissapearing from our table and would not be back for more than 20 minutes our bus boy was great !! They never put rolls or bananas & yuka fries on table till we asked. After already having a dissapointing evening we had asked Daniel about the roses instead of saying let me check on that for you he said I do not know i was woring the rose department today really that is what your staff tells a customer . Very dissapointed inrestirant and staf"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 3 for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was great,the service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
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"The food was great,the service was great. best restaurant in town."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Hope we just one of those
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Hope we just one of those days ut it will be a long time before I will return, went for 8pm reservations, got seated at 8:30pm, had to ask for the chicken, the lamb, the coconut and the sausage, waitress took approx 20 minutes to return with our checks and overall felt like they had way to many diners and not enough staff to handle the night, very disappointing for the price"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
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Review 5 for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Worth a try
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Top Sirloin was simply amazing. Its a nice place if you're looking for a new experience. The "Cowboys" come to you with with spears of meat and slice it off right there for you."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 6 for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The food that nite was very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food that nite was very delicious, however, there were so many tables cramped in the space available that we, and all the others, could not walk from our table to the salad and hot bar without bumping into others and other tables. One customer in a table right next to us spilled his soup trying to get back to his seat. There was no room to walk and even worse when a server was at a table. We never got to the meat because they never stopped at our table even though our sign was turned to green. It was a horrible experience and we could not wait to get out of there. We will NEVER go back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 7 for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Food And Service Was Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Food And Service Was Excellent"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was outstanding!!!! Asked
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was outstanding!!!! Asked for a glass of the complimentary wine and never received it. Waited 10 minutes before server even realized my glass was empty. Then it took over 20 minutes to get our check and another 10 before our receipt was returned to us. Was charged for a glass of sweet tea that we never ordered. Told server and he said he would have it removed but never did. Overall food was great but service not so good."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great again.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have dined here before and loved everything about it, this time was no exception. The food was amazing and the Valentines Day special was very nice, the complimentary wine was very strong though, but the keepsake picture and rose were great extras, we had a great evening."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 10 for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Worth the wait??
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went here for Valentine's Dinner. The food was exquisite however seemed to take a long time to come around. We never truly did get our fill but more of we got tired of waiting for more. But if you have the time to wait approximately 15-20 minutes each time, then it is worth it. But since we didn't get seated until almost 8:30 and by 10 when they closed we were still hungry that kind of upset us for the price ($80+). So if I would make a recommendation, go early LOL"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our evening was very enjoyable.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our evening was very enjoyable. the service was excellent. and friendly.. we will return and recommend to friends.. thank you. Dorothy furey"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service was great. The food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was great. The food was unbelievable. Would recommend to anyone. Price is high but for what you get it is more than reasonable."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
have dined numerous times
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"have dined numerous times at this restaurant and as time pass the novelty and food quality has declined."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2009
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Review 14 for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our second visit, won't be
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our second visit, won't be our last. Took out of town visitors there, they were impressed."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 15 for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We make a point of eating
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We make a point of eating here every time we travel down to Florida. Our most recent trip happen to coincide with a special celebration night that was taking place that included music, drinks, photos, and appetizers. When we made our reservations through Open Table we were unaware of this. However, since the reservations were made online, we received three calls from the restaurant to make sure we were aware of the events and the increased cost involved. It turned out to be a wonderful evening. The only drawback, if you can call it that, was we were provided with so many wonderful appetizers prior to being seated that we didn't have enough room left to enjoy all of the grilled meats. I absolutely recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, wonderful service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, wonderful service, fantastic atmosphere which really fits the type of restaurant it is."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse
Based on the average of (11) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate