My best friend and I went to Ipanema's for Sunday brunch to celebrate my birthday ! The ambiance was perfect and made for a pleasant stay and keepsake photos ... The service was top notch and very accommodating as well as excellent ! The food was perfect ! The buffet offers an array of scrumptious choices ... It was also presented very well and fresh ! Loved that they had honey , whip cream and fresh berries for toppings ! I highly recommend this eatery to all foodies that love a memorable satisfying outing ... read more

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I make this review with great sadness. Our experience was far from satisfactory and we paid the price in the end. This review being a Hail Mary for management to make necessary improvements! The only thing that earned this review its stars was the food itself. Me and my hubby booked a table for date night. We had high hopes as we love Brazilian steakhouses! Never had heard of this one, Exciting! When we arrived at 8, an hr before closing; we didn't have a long wait. We travel with a portable high chair as we prefer not to use in house ones. Noted in our reservation. As always, we place it on the table in a safe location as it is most beneficial for stability and functionality. The host came rushing back insisting that we needed to remove the chair as it puts our child in danger of the knife's that would be coming around, per the manager. It must be placed in a chair. I'm not one to swim against the current, so we tried to comply, however, this statement was obvious that it was a plain LIE. Truth be told, it "hurt the appearance" of the finer dining atmosphere. If the staff member would have just mentioned that nicely, we absolutely would have understood. But that did not happen. It was as if she was saying, "move it or leave". The biggest issue with moving it really came down to the round chairs. A square seat is not easily attach to its opposite shape. Leaving the seat and my baby in an unsafe and compromising position. Which in return, left my hubby sitting sideways the entire meal in an uncomfortable position. Using his leg to balance the chair to stay in place. (Swapping seats each time one of us needed to get up) During this time, our server came by to ask for drinks and we almost never saw her again. Both straws were cracked from top to bottom. We flipped our card over to begin meat service, though we were not noticed. After flagging one down, We kindly asked her to find our server for us. This came with a disgruntled face. She left before serving us, and the meat that she had never came back around again. This happened more than once. The first meat I received was the lamb chop. Just one left on the skewer. I took this one knowing more would follow. I WAS WRONG! We sat by the window where you could see the meat cooking and there were less than 10 skewers. The chicken lollipops and the bottom sirloin were fabulous. The flavor and tenderness were 10/10. But would never be seen again.. Pork once; at the very end. Overcooked and dry. Same with the bacon wrapped filet and the picanha. Never saw filet, sausage or any other meat that was listed on the menu. We had to ask for more meat to be brought to us and what we received had been cooked to death. The hot and cold salad bar options were great! Once our server was finally tracked down, we asked for refills on our beverages and working straws, though no luck on the straws. They were all broken. It even cut my tongue. I requested she bring my husband two glasses of his drink this time, because he is a fast drinker, and we weren't sure when we would see her again. Thank goodness I did; Because he would have never had another drink if it wasn't for that... Before we had even finished eating, she brought the bill. We ignored it and continued our conversation, but sometime minutes later she retrieved the bill that was not yet ready. Moments later, she came rushing back frantic that she had lost our card... Finally after all this, I gave her with the card before I even had looked over the bill. The bill was higher than any steakhouse we've visited like it. Despite having the worst service. We ordered nothing other than a fountain drink each with our meal. We STILL left a large gratuity knowing tips are shared. Side note, no plates have been picked up, and are stacked up to the side... I wanted a ToGo drink, but once our bill had been rendered. We never saw our server again. I flagged down another staff member and made the request to them, (Usw tea) and was served a Sw tea. I am unable to have sugar and this was a shock when I took a sip. I immediately notified her of the mistake, not even 10 seconds after it being delivered, and she went to correct it. She came right back to tell me that the tea had been dumped for the night. WE ARE STILL EATING AND THERE ARE MULTIPLE TABLES EATING AROUND US IN THE DINING ROOM! I genuinely do not understand how this is allowed! The clock strikes closing and you treat your guests like they've overstayed their welcome?? Revoking their beverages and not cooking/providing the meat that your customers come to eat their fill of?! At this point we are seriously turned off! After leaving..OUR SERVER..the one who vanished after bringing our bill in the middle of dinner...is outside on the phone waiting for her ride. No wonder we never saw her again! She was going home! The amount of Unprofessionalism is off the charts! If it truly was a "finer dining experience"The standard of service needs immense improvement! read more

Awesome food and a wonderful atmosphere if you enjoy eating meat then this is the place to eat! Service is outstanding!

Over priced buffet with sticky floors a not very good food. You world be better off going to Bob evens and saving yourself $75.00.

Amazing..I wven.broight my husband family too. They love it. Food was phenomenal drinks and bar salads too. The waiters were very wonderful.

Salad bar was great Service was fine Ambiance nice Food hit and miss, steaks taste but chewy at times, and a bit to salty Lamb chops had a strange tasting seasoning to me The chicken and fillet wrapped in bacon was terrific read more

The girls and I went for a 4 pm Saturday evening dinner when Ipanema first opens and when we first walked in I was impressed. I've never been to a Brazilian steakhouse before so this was very exciting to me! When we were seated the waitress explained everything and pretty much you can serve yourself from the meat/salad bar where there is enough there for a meal your meal all on its own. Then when you are seated at your table you have a card that you leave green when you would like them to keep coming around bringing meats and other surprises like their delicious pineapple. I was seriously surprised by the pineapple it was so good it was warm, flavorful and melted in your mouth I actually asked for more. When you want to take a break or are finished with eating you simply turn your card to red and then they will not serve you unless you turn it back to green. I will say that the ambiance is wonderful, the service is impeccable and the staff is extremely attentive. Your glass is never left empty and you are never wanting for more or disappointed by the quality of service you receive at Ipanema! Now as far as the food it was delicious and cooked to perfection with just a steak or two perhaps overdone ( maybe a fluke ) considering that more of the steaks and meats were done just right. At the salad bar there were a few items that we all agreed needed more flavor and could have been better and then there were other items that we could not stop eating. I really enjoyed this experience and Ipanema and was truly impressed with this restaurant and how well they serve their customers that I know I will be going back and I recommend experiencing Ipanema to you! Menu: Sunday Brunch Menu Brunch Salad Bar $28.95 Includes: Omelette & Waffle Station, a variety of Crepes, Fresh Fruit and over 50 items on the salad bar. This option does not include Rodizio Brunch Rodizio $38.95 Get all of the above plus Rodizio (5) endless meat and the roasted pineapple options. Includes a complimentary Bloody Mary or Mimosa. Dinner Menu: Salad Bar $42.95 A meal in itself with more than 50 items. Treat yourself to endless portions of delicacies ranging from gourmet meats and cheeses to exotic vegetables. DINNER An endless bounty of succulent meats and poultry served fresh from the grill, complemented along with a salad & vegetable bar. Prices are Per Person: Rodizio - $59.95 | Seniors - $52.95 | Children 6-10 Years - $22.95 | Children Under 5 are Complimentary Beverages, desserts, tax, Credit card fee's and gratuity are additional. 20% Gratuity added for parties of 6 or more. There is also a delicious dessert menu if you have room! A Reserved wine selection menu and a specialty beverage and martini menu available. You can go online or call for reservations although not required they are recommended. This wonderful restaurant does private events and catering Address: 2023 S Pine Avenue Ocala, FL 34471 Phone: (352) 622-1741 Hours: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Monday: Closed Wheelchair accessible Private parking lot read more

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They have a great salad bar and delicious meats. It's a wonderful place to take your date, very romantic. I like to go for my birthday almost every year. read more

Oh wow for Ocala, this place is pretty good if you are craving meat!! My top favs are the top sirloin, bottom sirloin, kale salad and mashed potatoes. The service here is quite quick. They did messed up our receipt by charging us for two extra people so just be cautious. Overall, if you dont want to drive to tampa or orlando, its not bad place to satisfy your cravings read more

Ipanema Brazilian Steak House - Brazilian Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Made reservation a week ago. When I show up they are telling me 45-hour wait. Small town hick shit. Go to the sushi place instead edo japanese resteraunt. They have good sushi less wait better service and best of all competence. They won't screw you over. Incompetence a it's best. Not to mention last time I went their meat is low quality I doubt it's even choice. read more

Great staff, wonderful food cooked to perfection. Cool atmosphere. One of my most recommended restaurants!

This was so good it was my first time at a Brazilian stake house, the different meats were really good and tender, I'm gonna dream about that Mac and cheese I want to know your secrets, it was very pretty inside, I had 1 drink I think it was the second option it had orange foam on top and it was really good and sugar rim, service was on top of everything your water never gets low, I will be coming back some day I don't live close we came for an early Valentine's Day dinner, oh we also had the Dubi brownie it was good read more

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The food was good. However, there were two parties paying with cash, and we were charged for using a credit card. This makes us feel like not going back there. read more

Wow!! Everything tasted so fresh and delicious! Thsalad bar is wonderful, the meat choice was phenomenal and well prepared! Service was very good, our server was very attentive and the whole staff was friendly. Interior was clean and well kept and all around just enjoyable! First time here and won't be the last! read more

Living in Gainesville, the closest Brazilian cuisine that you can find (without going to Tampa, Jacksonville, or Orlando) is in Ocala. I had wanted to check out Ipanema Brazilian Steak House for a while and finally got a chance to go with a friend on a Sunday for brunch. Compared to the dinner service, the brunch is $18 less and includes an omelette and waffle station (with a variety of crepes and fresh fruit) plus the salad bar with over 50 items and the Rodizio (5 different endless meats), with a complimentary bloody mary or mimosa. For $38.95, this is an great deal. The salad bar was amazing, with meats, cheeses, breads, spreads, salads both hot and cold, savory vegetables, and pasta salads. The meats were succulent and the staff brings them right to your table. My bloody mary was average but it was nice that it was included in the brunch price. The only thing my friend and I wished was that the grilled pineapple, which was so perfectly grilled and caramelized, was brought around more. The restaurant wasn't too busy so we requested more of the pineapple but it wasn't cycled back through by the servers. Overall, this is a great brunch experienced and one of the finest options you'll find in Ocala. read more

Ipanema Brazilian Steak House - A selection of the Rodizio (endless meats) - Brazilian Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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Excited to go try this restaurant with my son. It's his first time trying a Brazilian steakhouse I hope it is great as it has been before. The service was good last time so I'm hoping it's good for this time. i'm not able to see things well last time. It was a little dark inside the restaurant. read more

This used to be one of the best restaurants for miles, but today we went to celebrate a birthday for 1 of our party of 4. We were seated for 22 minutes before someone came to our table to welcome us and take a drinks order and she appeared to be totally disinterested in making any effort other than " Can I get you a drink"?. So we went to the salad bar, which was as extensive and as impressive as all of our previous visits...there ended the upside. We were visited a total of 6 times, with 1 sirloin, 1 chicken, 2 lamb, 1 filet/ bacon and 1 sausage. We visited the hot selection and that up to its usual standard, but still no meat. After another 15 minute wait, of our total 1 hour and 4 minutes total, we were asked, by the young miserable looking girl, if we wanted more drinks, and she told us that the lemonade, which 2 of us drivers had, was additional cost, not free refills, so we politely declined. Then when the check arrived, a charge of almost $13 had been added as "card charge fee", and they had no idea if we were paying by cash or card. At $52.95 each, the Seniors rate, plus 1 drink each, card fee and tax, we were at $276 and change. We were very disappointed in the entire meal and lack of pleasant service. Our days using Ipanema are finished, and for that money, we have multiple options of proper full service restaurants, with certainly more food than we had been served. I would certainly not recommend Ipanema, especially for a special occasion, because this birthday was ruined, as we had assumed it would have been an extremely pleasant evening out, but it turned out to be just the opposite, we has suchhigh hopes....what a shame. read more

We read the reviews and hoped they were exaggerated. They weren't. The food itself is good, but the entire experience feels intentionally designed to give you as little meat as possible while charging premium prices. Between each offering, we waited 5-10 minutes, only to repeatedly be brought pineapple, chicken, or cheap cuts of pork instead of the meats people actually come for. It became obvious very quickly that they're playing a game -- dragging out service and rationing the better selections so you either fill up on sides or give up waiting. Over the course of the entire dinner, we were probably served five or six actual pieces of worthwhile meat. For a Brazilian steakhouse, that's absurd. The slow service, constant delays, and obvious stinginess completely ruined the experience. Delicious food means nothing when you spend most of the night sitting there hungry and frustrated. Utterly disappointing and absolutely not worth the price. read more

We absolutely love Ipanema. Food is amazing. Service excellent. Ambiance very nice. Salad bar probably the best variety I've ever seen.

Like always the food was outstanding and so was the service. Some of the meats were a little slow to come around, however it was Mother's Day and they were very busy. I have no complaints. read more

Food: Excellent, tender, and flavorful meats served hot and fast. The grilled pineapple is a frequently mentioned favorite. Service: Generally described as welcoming, attentive, and professional. Atmosphere: Elegant and cozy, suitable for dates and celebrations. read more

Can anyone say anything other than awesome! Great food, excellent wait staff and the best grilled pineapple and meats ever! If you haven't yet, just go, you will be glad you did! read more

They have amazing food and service. It is a great place for a date night, family event or even just a dinner out.

Excellent food and atmosphere, good food choices as well. This is a great spot for date night or special occasions.

Super friendly staff really nice ambience for all occasions the food is unbelievably phenomenal! And the pineapple at the end is the best part! The salad bar is always clean read more

Went there for the Sunday brunch with the Rodizio. Arrived at 11:30 at our reserved table. The service was okay, nothing exceptional, since most of the time you are serving yourself. The salad bar was so-so, with the chicken salad and the potato salad being the standouts for me. My husband tried the shrimp, but said it tasted a little off so he didn't risk it. I noticed the temp on the table read 40°- don't know if that is what its supposed to be or not. The beef stroganoff was delicious, the sauteed vegetables also. Mac & cheese ok. The omelet station basically offered fruit and whip cream options, no sausage or meats. No one visited the station even once while we were there. The meats we an extreme disappointment. There are 5 offered at brunch. Garlic pork, Garlic chicken, Garlic sirloin, bottom sirloin, and the cinnamon pineapple is counted as a meat. The garlic pork was flavorful, but very dry. We were never offered the garlic chicken. The garlic sirloin was the best, being flavorful, however extremely fatty and tough. I could not chew most of the bottom sirloin, leaving a bunch of gristle on my plate. The cinnamon pineapple was great. The offered free Mimosa was nice, we enjoyed that. We did not take seconds of any of the meats offered since the quality was poor. I did return for the beef stroganoff, and a roll, however we had to wait for rolls to be refilled. We ordered the Dubai Brownie and the Chocolate Supremo. The Dubai at $15 tasted nothing like Dubai chocolate. The Supremo was excellent. The ambiance of the entire restaurant is warm and dark. The bathroom was horrible. Two small little candelabra candles lit the bathroom sconces and you could not even see yourself in the floor length mirror. When I commented, even the staff said the bathroom was extremely dark. We have been here several times for dinner and never encountered a problem. The brunch seemed victim of shrinkflation and poor quality food supply. We would not return for Brunch, and probably not for dinner either. read more

My best friend brought me here for the first time ever and it was okay. The parking is a little tight, but there are a good amount of spots. We were sat quickly and the service was good. We got there at 4:30 and they open at 4. I was thrown off by the sides being by the salad bar. The yuca fries were room temperature, the macaroni and cheese was room temperature, and the brazilian bread was hard and not warm. The salad bar is an okay size. The meats were really great which is usually what you come for so that was a win. The inside is very dark and dimly lit which I loved. For $120 for 2 people, I did expect more but the top sirloin and filet mignon tasted amazing. read more

First time and was impressive! Great service and food was amazing. It was a great date night with my man!

My boyfriend took me here for a surprise date and we had a wonderful time. The food from the mini bar was delicious. I had some of the Alfredo pasta and the cheese was warm and stringy. There were also bits of salami and other meat and things that were pretty tasty as well. The main star of the show, the cuts of steak, were 10/10. I'm usually a very picky eater, especially when it comes to steak, but the cuts were all juicy, had nice texture and full of flavor. My night was made especially special after at first refusing the grilled pineapple but sneaking a bite from my boyfriend. I then took one of his whole strips and was addicted. Every time the waiters came around I would ask for more. The waiters could tell I was saying no to the meat that was coming around but I still had the card right side up which meant I was waiting to be served. One gentleman asked what I was looking for and I told him with a big smile on my face that I was waiting for more pineapple. He disappeared for awhile but came back with a black to go box filled with the pineapple letting me know that they were about to close soon but wanted to give me the rest. 10/10 will always recommend. read more

Ipanema Brazilian Steak House - Grilled Pineapple - Brazilian Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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First visit to Ipanema and we were very pleased. Love the ambiance and the intimate setting. The salad bar was endless & delicious as well as the sides. And the meat was amazing. We'll be back with friends soon! read more

Ipanema Brazilian Steak House - Birthday Celebration - Brazilian Near Me - Ocala, Florida

First off I have been too many Brazilian steakhouses so I know how it works, with saying that I was there visiting Florida this past week and Saturday night we went there for our dinner with my family. Well, holding the tongs and getting a piece of pineapple, I was stabbed in the finger to the point where the skin was flipped over and blood was literally pouring out of my finger, the piece of pineapple went flying and I said you just cut me. I'm bleeding. The guy didn't say a word and proceeded to show me how to use the tongs, with the blood pouring. When I told him I knew how to do this he went to the next person at our table with the same knife and started cutting more food for them. In the meantime I got up went to the front desk where the two girls were looking for Band-Aids, and telling them what happened as the blood was pouring down my hand. They went over to the buffet and took off a couple handiwipes to try and wipe off my finger. Then I had had enough. I had one lamb chop for dinner. Nothing else after I was stabbed. Every time they came to the table to serve someone else we were afraid we were going to be stabbed. Not once did a manager come ask if I was ok or anything. I wasn't charged for my meal, but everyone else was including the others the knife was used on to cut me. It was never cleaned or replaced. We wrapped my cut with multiple bandaids to get it to stop bleeding. When it was time for the bill the waiter asked if it was all on one bill. He looked at me and I just smiled. I thought he was going to die right there. As I left I said to the 2 girls at the reception that I thought a manager would have come to see if I was ok, she said the assistant manager came by and handed you a bandaid. I said she should have identified herself then. As i was going out of the doors 2 waiters were standing there and didn't know I heard them talking, saying we were told NEVER to say sorry. I stopped and said to them What? , and I repeated what they said back to them. I will definitely pass this information along to many in the Ocala area and the villages, as I will be living there soon, and the board of health for using a knife that stabbed me with, on other customers. I'm sure that is a health violation.. read more

My husband and I make a biannual pilgrimage to this carnivorous wonderland, and somehow I've never left a review--probably because I'm too busy "devouring"everything to take pictures. But trust me, the food is always on point. The beef? Chef's kiss. Always perfectly cooked, seasoned like a dream, and on your plate before you can say "medium rare." Now, I still mourn the loss of their glorious prime rib (RIP to a real one), but even without it, the lineup of meats is seriously strong. Pro tip: hit up the salad and side bar--it's loaded with options and saucy surprises. I'd bottle their chimichurri if I could. It's garlicky, fresh, and borderline addictive. Service is solid every time. With the buffet-style setup, servers are constantly swooping in to clear plates and top off your water, and the place is always spotless (or maybe it's just so dark in there you wouldn't notice otherwise--but hey, moody lighting adds to the vibe). All in all, this place is a meat-fueled good time. Just don't come too often unless you've got an iron will (or stretchy pants). **P.S. Seriously... bring back the PRIME RIB. We miss it. Deeply.** read more

Always fabulous! Our family tradition is to spend Thanksgiving at Ipanema. This year while bittersweet without my mom was one of the best. The food was superb! The service is always exceptional. The Kona coffee is my dad's favorite way to digest at the end of the meal with some passion fruit mousse. The quality of meat is unparalleled especially for the price. This is 100% our families favorite restaurant. read more

A very enjoyed dining experience! I've been to Brazil and have eaten in many Brazilian restaurants and this was a winner. Immense selection at the salad bar and an Amazing and delicious variety of meats. All a tad salty and I like salt but it was a bit much. I've found that heavy salting is common in Brazil Great service as well. Beautiful atmosphere. Very clean. PS don't pass up the grilled pineapple when it comes around. read more

The steak they source is obviously not prime, but it's not even choice, it's select if anything. You can smell the gamey-ness before it even gets to your table. A liver or goat like smell, so nasty. All the beef dishes. Picanna, sirloin, tenderloin, so gross. read more

Ambiance is good a bit dark to see the salad bar. Service was good our waitress was was nice and attentive, all the meat didn't make it around to our table, we had to ask for chicken, the garlic steak was over salted in too big of salt was like eating rocks. The filet and sirloin were great so was the pineapple. Pork dry. Espresso martini was good. read more

Excellent selection of meats and service was great. We enjoyed a bottle of wine that was fairly priced.

My team and I recently visited Ipanema for a company dinner. The food and atmosphere were great, but the end of the experience made us uncomfortable. After I paid for the meal using a gift card, our server (I believe his name was Paul) immediately insisted on a tip and stood over us while holding the remaining balance on the gift card. This happened before we even had a chance to sit, talk, or enjoy a moment after eating. With my employees present, it felt embarrassing and very rushed. I still left a cash tip, but the way it was handled changed the tone of the entire visit. My team was in shock because everything else had been enjoyable. We loved the food, but this interaction will definitely influence where we bring our team next year. I hope management sees this so the restaurant can continue giving the great experience it's known for. read more

We had a fabulous time...Great food. Wonderful ambiance, service outstanding. We espevislly loved the roasted pinapple

$56.00 a person Well worth it. Huge salad bar with cheeses and all sides. The steaks are very delicious. My favorite is the garlic sirloin. Inside is very spacious. Tons of room for parties of ten or more. The servers are always on point. Never have to worry about an empty glass or for plates to be removed. Been there twice so far, already looking forward to a 3rd trip. read more