The Grill From Ipanema
Kalorama Triangle, Washington DC
Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Choose The Grill From Ipanema for an easy Adams Morgan dinner rather than a formal destination meal. Weekend lunch is useful if the timing fits, but dinner is the clearer first-visit play; cross-shop Perry's for Japanese, Lapis for Afghan at a known $$ tier, or Maison Bar à Vins when wine matters more.
About The Grill From Ipanema
The Grill From Ipanema is a Washington, D.C. venue with evening hours on weekdays and earlier opening times on weekends. The confirmed public details are limited, so the safest way to plan is around its hours and casual dress code rather than claims about menu format, awards, pricing, or service style.
Weekday evenings are the clearest plan
The schedule makes the decision simpler than the menu data: Monday through Thursday hours are 4:30–10 PM, Friday hours are 4:30–11 PM, Saturday hours are 12–11 PM, and Sunday hours are 12–9 PM. For a first visit, a weekday evening is the clearest use case because weekday service begins in the late afternoon. Weekend plans have more daytime flexibility because the venue opens at 12 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
Because there is no price tier, awards signal, chef detail, seat count, or menu format here, judge it as a practical Washington, D.C. option rather than a destination defined by ceremony. Readers comparing across the city can use Our full Washington, D.C. restaurants guide for a wider filter, then cross-check other options against Our full Washington, D.C. bars guide if the night needs a second stop. Hotel planning belongs in Our full Washington, D.C. hotels guide.
Use it for convenience, not ceremony
The practical appeal is the schedule and casual dress code. If you are choosing between The Grill From Ipanema and other venues, compare it with Perry's, Lapis, Maison, Maison Bar à Vins, or Namak based on the current details each venue publishes.
If the goal is a polished celebration, this needs more caution. The record here does not include awards, a listed chef, a seat count, a price range, a beverage program, or a formal service format. The confirmed dress code is casual, so the safer read is relaxed rather than formal. For a first-timer, that is not a negative; it just means the venue is best evaluated as an unfussy Washington, D.C. option using the hours and current details from the venue.
For cross-shopping beyond this page, Washington, D.C. guides can help compare other dining rooms, bars, hotels, and trip-planning options without relying on specifics for The Grill From Ipanema.
Planning details
- Location
- 1858 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- thegrillfromipanema.com
- Phone
- +12029860757
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Grill From Ipanema leans into the classic churrascaria tradition: abundant portions, attentive table-side service, and a slow social rhythm that privileges conversation over formal tasting progression. It sits comfortably in Adams Morgan’s long-standing Latin American dining fabric, acting as a neighborhood anchor rather than a pursuit of culinary minimalism. The room favors communal, relaxed energy—more about the ritual of meat carved tableside and shared plates than about precision plating. If you’re looking for a deliberate, convivial Brazilian steakhouse experience rooted in tradition, this is what the venue is set up to deliver.
Best For
This is a spot best for groups and diners who want a social, lingering evening rather than a short, plated tasting. The churrascaria format supports larger parties and celebratory meals where abundance and table service are central to the experience. It’s also suited to neighborhood residents and visitors seeking an authentic, tradition-driven Brazilian steakhouse in Adams Morgan. Conversely, diners seeking avant-garde tasting menus or highly regimented, course-by-course service should temper expectations—the restaurant trades that register for a more communal, meat-forward dining rhythm.
Ordering Tips
Understand that you’re entering the churrascaria model: expect table-side service and plentiful portions rather than a tasting-menu sequence. Pace yourself and plan to share—the house specialties like feijoada, picanha, moqueca, and bolinho de bacalhau are the kinds of dishes meant for communal enjoyment. Treat the meal as a long, social event and resist ordering as if for a quick, plated dinner. If you prefer small plates or tightly curated tasting experiences, this venue is not designed for that; come ready to embrace abundance and the convivial pace of a Brazilian steakhouse.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and warm with a family-like atmosphere, featuring pleasant-attentive service and a lively vibe enhanced by exotic cocktails and occasional live music.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Feijoada
- Picanha
- Moqueca
- Bolinho de Bacalhau
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1858 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
Planning details
Location
1858 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Choose Lapis if the group wants a clearer price signal and Afghan cooking at a $$ tier. Choose Maison Bar à Vins if the priority is wine and a more focused drinking-and-dining plan.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Adams Morgan and nearby D.C.
The Grill From Ipanema is the practical pick when ease matters more than a tightly defined format. Perry's is the clearer choice for Japanese, while Lapis gives you Afghan cooking with a known $$ price tier, making it easier to budget for a casual dinner.
If the evening is built around wine, Maison Bar à Vins is the better-targeted booking than The Grill From Ipanema. Maison and Namak are worth checking when availability or location drives the decision, but the stronger comparison is this: choose The Grill From Ipanema for an easy Adams Morgan meal, Perry's for a Japanese night, Lapis for value clarity, and Maison Bar à Vins for a wine-led plan.
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Compare The Grill From Ipanema
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grill From Ipanema | Washington, D.C. | , | , | No published awards |
| Perry's | Washington, D.C. | Japanese | , | Washingtonian 100 Very Best Restaurants 2026 · #68RAMMYS 2026 Winners - Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year2025 OAD Casual in North America2024 James Beard Awards |
| Namak | Washington, D.C. | , | , | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Maison Bar à Vins | Washington, D.C. | Wine Bar | , | No published awards |
| Maison | Washington, D.C. | , | , | No published awards |
| Lapis | Washington, D.C. | Afghan | $$ | Washingtonian 100 Very Best Restaurants 2026 · #382026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a weekday evening or weekend daytime visit better at The Grill From Ipanema?
A weekday evening is the clearest pick, since Monday through Thursday hours are 4:30–10 PM and Friday hours are 4:30–11 PM. The venue opens at 12 PM on Saturday and Sunday, so weekend daytime plans are possible.
Can The Grill From Ipanema accommodate groups?
How far ahead should I book The Grill From Ipanema?
What should I wear to The Grill From Ipanema?
The dress code is casual. There is no need to plan for formal attire unless your own plans before or after the visit call for it.
Is The Grill From Ipanema good for a special occasion?
It can work for a relaxed occasion if the hours and casual dress code fit your plans.
