Bossa NovaFor the location, a real surpriseJust south of the Civic Center, this Brazilian restaurant is a surprise. Great interior design combined with great drinks and food make this a good place to go with friends to share some tapas or a more ambitious meat dinner! Very friendly staff and very relaxed. Was there on a Monday night .. it was empty! I'd chalk that up to the odd location. Try it!6/3/2013 12:00:00 AMHidden gemGreat Brazilian restaurant! Excellent food that is even better with the fantastic caipirinhas. Staff are friendly and helpful. Prices are reasonable. Highly recommended.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMA bit of BrazilAlthough I've never been to Brazil, Bossa Nova provided the character to give me a flavor a new region. The menu offered a variety of mix and match from small plates though grande. The food was tasty and the doughnut dessert to die for - and I don't like doughnuts.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMTop marksfrom the outside it doesn't look like much but the food and service was great. just a short walk to the Orpheum Theatre it's very busy Pre-Show. If going to the theater I'd suggest a 6 pm arrival time as the kitchen can get backed up/. Top marks for the service and the servers knowledge. She went out of her way for us including making a special trip to get some coffee due to an order mix up. We Loved it!5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat little restaurant forGreat little restaurant for pre dinner theater. Loved the lamb kababs and beet salad, both delicious.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat neighborhood restaurant,Great neighborhood restaurant, interesting decor and menu. Tasty authentic, Brazilian food and drink.4/22/2013 12:00:00 AMfood and ambiance very good.food and ambiance very good. The service sequence a little slow, would definately go back3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMVery Enjoyable!Solid food prep. Good folks run the place, very friendly and helpful. Can get a bit busy for the staff. Very easy to have a good time here.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMLovely space, warm and friendlyLovely space, warm and friendly staff, fabulous Caipirinha. Appetizers okay and the meals were fabulous. Dessert was also very delicious. Price was great and all members (5) of our party loved it.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was a great experience.It was a great experience. The food was very good. Had mussels and lamb chops. And the service was very attentive and great. Will come back.3/2/2013 12:00:00 AM