Ipanema Grille
North Scranton, Scranton
Restaurant in Scranton, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Ipanema Grille is worth considering for an easy dinner reservation in Scranton, especially for dates, family celebrations, or business meals that need a composed room rather than a casual stop. Choose AV Restaurant or Stirna's Restaurant instead if a more clearly defined cuisine lane matters more than booking ease.
About Ipanema Grille
Ipanema Grille is a Scranton dinner option with evening hours Tuesday through Sunday and a smart-casual dress code. Use it when the plan is clearly an evening meal rather than a daytime stop.
The practical appeal is direct: the listed schedule covers evenings most of the week, with later Friday and Saturday windows. For a second visit, the decision point is less about menu details and more about whether the group wants a Scranton dinner at a time the restaurant is listed as open. If you are comparing other options, AV Restaurant or Stirna's Restaurant may also be worth checking.
Better for dinner plans than casual drop-ins
This is not a lunch pick: Ipanema Grille is closed Monday and opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Sunday. That makes the planning decision cleaner: consider it when everyone can commit to an evening meal, not when the group needs daytime flexibility.
Specific menu, beverage, takeout, delivery, and reservation details may vary, so do not choose it on the basis of those assumptions alone. Choose it when the basics fit: Scranton, evening hours, and smart-casual attire. For readers building a broader night out, a local guide to Scranton restaurants can help with additional dining comparisons.
Who should compare it with other options
Pick Ipanema Grille when the brief is simple: dinner in Scranton during its listed evening hours, with smart-casual dress in mind. Pick AV Restaurant or Stirna's Restaurant if you want to compare other named dining options before committing to a table.
For diners comparing a wider set of options, Angelo's Italian Ristorante, TREE Restaurant and Bar, and Delaware Delicacies Smoke House may be useful only if their locations and current details fit your plans. The verdict: consider Ipanema Grille for an evening meal in Scranton.
Planning details
- Location
- 1911 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18508
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- ipanemagrille.com
- Phone
- +15705580742
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ipanema Grille reads like a dependable neighborhood institution. It leans into the kind of familiarity that accrues when locals make a place part of their routine: modest dining rooms, a defined character and a steady roster of regulars. The review contrasts the restaurant with spectacle-driven tasting menus, positioning it as an approachable, unflashy anchor on North Main Avenue. The overall effect is pleasant and unpretentious, comforting rather than theatrical, so guests come expecting straightforward, reliably prepared Brazilian fare in a setting that feels lived-in and welcoming.
Best For
This is a spot built for neighborhood life: think group dinners with friends, low-key celebrations and repeat visits rather than one-off culinary pilgrimages. Ipanema Grille has a consistent, loyal clientele and suits gatherings that prioritize good food and a relaxed atmosphere. It doesn’t present itself as a destination tasting-menu restaurant, so it’s best chosen when you want steady, familiar service and a convivial place to share a meal with people who appreciate dependable flavors.
Ordering Tips
Expect straightforward, crowd-pleasing choices rather than avant-garde experimentation: this is the kind of neighborhood grill where guests return for familiar favorites. If you’re going with a group, plan to share plates so everyone can sample more of the menu, and ask staff about house specialties or daily offerings. Treat the meal as a comfortable, social experience rather than a formal tasting.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively and welcoming atmosphere evoking Rio de Janeiro with attentive table-side service and a unique post-renovation interior.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1911 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18508
Planning details
Location
1911 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18508 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if you cannot get in
Try AV Restaurant if the group wants a more structured dinner choice in Scranton. Try Stirna's Restaurant if the safer move is a familiar local restaurant with less occasion pressure.
Restaurant context
How Ipanema Grille compares in Scranton
Ipanema Grille is the easier recommendation when the priority is a low-friction dinner plan in Scranton. Stirna's Restaurant is the safer cross-shop for familiar local comfort, while AV Restaurant is the better fit when the group wants a sharper restaurant-night feel and a more defined dining identity.
For value, the choice depends on the occasion: Ipanema Grille makes sense when ambiance and booking ease carry weight, while Stirna's Restaurant is the practical alternative for a simpler neighborhood meal. AV Restaurant is the stronger pick for diners who want the night to feel more deliberately planned.
Angelo's Italian Ristorante, TREE Restaurant and Bar, and Delaware Delicacies Smoke House are less direct substitutes because they sit outside the immediate Scranton choice set. Use them only if location is flexible or the group is chasing a specific cuisine or format.
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Compare Ipanema Grille
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Ipanema Grille | Scranton | No published awards |
| Stirna's Restaurant | Scranton | No published awards |
| AV Restaurant | Scranton | No published awards |
| Angelo's Italian Ristorante | Dunmore | No published awards |
| TREE Restaurant and Bar | Hawley | No published awards |
| Delaware Delicacies Smoke House | Hancock | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to compare with Ipanema Grille?
Start with AV Restaurant or Stirna's Restaurant if you want to compare other named options for a dining plan. Angelo's Italian Ristorante, TREE Restaurant and Bar, and Delaware Delicacies Smoke House may also be worth checking as broader comparisons if their location and current details work for your plans.
Can Ipanema Grille accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details may vary. The confirmed schedule is Tuesday through Sunday evenings, with Friday and Saturday listed from 5 to 10 PM.
Is Ipanema Grille good for a special occasion?
Ipanema Grille can fit an evening plan in Scranton if the smart-casual dress code matches what you want.
What should I wear to Ipanema Grille?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, dinner-appropriate clothing and check with the venue directly if you have questions about a specific occasion.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ipanema Grille?
Dinner is the clear fit. Ipanema Grille is closed Monday and is listed from 5 to 9 PM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, and 5 to 10 PM Friday and Saturday.
