The Grill From Ipanema
Steak house · Seattle
2313 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
About
Located at 2313 1st Ave in the heart of Seattle, The Grill From Ipanema offers a Brazilian-style dining experience that draws locals and visitors alike. The restaurant features a cozy, well-decorated atmosphere with window seating that provides pleasant views of the city, making it a frequent choice for romantic dates, anniversaries, and gatherings with friends. Guests can explore a variety of offerings, ranging from a diverse salad bar stocked with items like orzo salad, black beans, and jasmine rice, to a rotating selection of grilled meats and seafood, including sirloin, lamb, and salmon. The dining experience at this downtown establishment is characterized by its traditional gaucho-style service, where various cuts of meat are brought directly to the table. While many patrons praise the flavor of favorites like the garlic steak, cinnamon pineapple, and Brazilian cheese bread, the service pace can vary depending on the evening. With over 2,300 reviews contributing to a 4.4-star rating, the restaurant remains a notable destination for those seeking a Brazilian steakhouse experience in Seattle. Whether opting for the full rodizio or a lighter selection from the bar menu, guests often find the ambiance and the variety of grilled options to be the highlights of their visit.
What clients say
Customer experiences at this Brazilian steakhouse are highly polarized, with some diners praising the variety of meats and pleasant atmosphere while others report significant issues with service consistency and food quality. Recurring complaints regarding understaffing, slow meat service, and mandatory automatic gratuities contrast with positive feedback about the salad bar and specific grilled items like pineapple and bacon-wrapped meats.
Strengths
- High quality salad bar
- Flavorful grilled pineapple
- Bacon-wrapped meat options
- Pleasant atmosphere and views
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent service speed
- Understaffed dining room
- Mandatory automatic gratuity
- Poorly managed reservation system
- Inconsistent meat quality
Best for
This restaurant is frequently recommended for romantic date nights or group celebrations.
Opening hours
- Friday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Monday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 4–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–9 PM
- Saturday
- 4–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 5–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–9 PM
Contact
- 2313 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
- (206) 457-4885
- www.seattlegrillfromipanema.com/?y_source=1_OTE5OTMzODItNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D