Overview
Category: Restaurants, Brazilian, $$$, Bar Scene, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Family Style Dining, Happy Hour, Hidden Find, Late Night Dining, Live Music, Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Tapas / Small Plates, American Express, MasterCard, Open 7 Days, Visa
Neighborhood: SoMa (South of Market), Central East, SoMa
Average Entree: $5.00
Cuisine: Brazilian
Save Money: Stop in between 5:30pm and 7:30pm for $5 cocktails.
What to Drink: Don't miss out on the selection of cahaca, a potent Brazilian sugar-cane spirit.
Fun Fact: Some of the decor was made by a custom motorcycle builder.
When to Go: Night owls rejoice: The kitchen stays open until midnight.
Know Before You Go: This small SoMa restaurant does not accept reservations, so arrive early or risk a wait.
Where to Sit: The cushioned corner booth just inside the door is great for small groups.
Editorial Review
A festive Brazilian spirit fuels this hip restaurant and bar that's perfect for a date, after-work drinks or dinner with friends.
Contributor at Citysearch on 10/15/07 
The Scene
Though it has no sign, guests can follow the sound of upbeat Latin-jazz music to the restaurant's door. Waitresses in yellow-and-green-striped soccer socks navigate the small space, whose design conjures up the colorful…
User Reviews4 User Reviews (View All)
One of my top 3 favorite restaurants in San Francisco!!!
lola2727 at Citysearch on 02/2/09 
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this restaurant! The food is absolutely amazing and very reasonably priced. One of my favorite things on the menu is the lamb skewers w/ coconut rice. Also, the cocktails are unbelievable.....very exotic. The…
Pros: Food, Service, Staff
Cons: A little bit hidden...sign hard to read
Great Brazilian food, music and mood
wolfinlaw at Citysearch on 03/25/08
Bossa Nova is a small, open restaurant with mostly two and four tables lined around the wall and a bar at the end. Soft lighting and quiet bossa nova music (what else) sets a nice mood. My wife and I went in around 7'ish and place was…
Pros: Food, ambience, service, price...great value all around
Cons: Some hard seats
Great Cevice, Great Food and a Fun atmosphere!
rakeshtondon2 at Citysearch on 10/19/07
I highly recommend this restaurant if you want to have a good time with a group of friends. Everythign here looks and tastes fresh and the place has a very festive feel to it with loud music and happy-go-lucky wait staff. Attention to…
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