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Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine

85/100 (6659 ratings)

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"The hostess Marta is very nice. She's Brazilian but speaks English fluently. The place has not only authentic Brazilian food but also excellent..."

Gustavo Bastos

"I LOVE ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE!! Another place recommended by a fellow Arkansan! Absolutely love the vibe! We scored a table on the..."

Barry Crites

"The best restaurant for the money I've ever eaten at in La unbelievable great food chicken was great side portions and dishes were exceptional great..."

Eben Rockmaker

"Absolutely the best place to eat in LA !! Thanks for another great Willies Steak Burrito..."

Danny Campagna

"Everything was amazing !! Too bad it's just a small place they should definitely remodel and go bigger !! It's worth..."

Eden Bny

"My sister and I LOVED our experience. We used valet, the gentleman was very friendly. It was a busy evening (BET Awards), but we waited all of..."

Adrienne McInnis

"Favorite Restaurant! Excellent food and drinks. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting the..."

Ellise Rodgers

"My dish was delicious- Beef Stroganoff with white rice and plantains. It reminded of my mothers homemade Beef Stroganoff..."

Andrea Celeste Johnson

"A Taste of Brazil in West HollywoodAs Brazilian living in U.S I’m always looking for nice Brazilians restaurants to eat when I travel..."

Shravya Choudhary

"The wait here is going to be usually pretty long. The food is worth the wait. We have given up waiting before and gone to some of the nearby..."

Himanshi Singhal

"The food is good, service is great and drinks are alright. I want to give 5 stars, but there is a couple things (little things) sauces need to be a..."

Jeston R

"Awesome pasta and service! After a long day service was awesome and pasta was amazing too!Food: 4/5Service: 4.5/5Ambience:..."

Priyanka Naik

"My nephew, a longtime LA resident, hosted dinner for us here. It is ideal for groups as the portions are large enough to be shared. We particularly..."

Ranjana Dhingra

"The vegan selection come with a check mark on the menu. I ordered the avocado toast. If you like avocado with an amazing pesto its yummy... a bit..."

Fiza Ansari

"Awesome pasta and serviceAfter a long day at Universal Studios we found this gem on Sunset Boulevard still open and busy with locals ... a..."

Janvi Arora

"I had the shrimp pasta this location serves some of the best fettuccine in West Hollywood the chef really knows how to cook the Delivery Swift about..."

AwakenTitan

"Best Brazilian cuisine I've had with many selections to choose from other than churrasco.I've been multiple visits and everything I've..."

Rayshawn Williams

"The chicken fingers and the fresh mozzarella Bruschetta,totally fell in love with them,so much perfection!!!nice ambience,great food!!!sharp..."

Veronica Saha

"I had the burger and it was just ok. It was really huge which was great since it was a little expensive, but it was just mediocre. Plantains were meh..."

Cheapeatsla

"Only been once but I was impressed. For being a relatively small place, they easily accommodated our large group. I ordered some sort of pasta with..."

Vee J

"Canadian fan of Bossa Nova. I make a point of ordering delivery from here almost every time I'm in LA (which is a few times a year), love the..."

LD86

"Good. Thanks for..."

Sorecanker

"Good but not Excellent. Food, Service - GoodAmbience, People - Very GoodWaiting period - 45 mins! kinda killed the appetitePrice -..."

Texpertian

"True Brazilian. Went to this place not sure what to expect, and totally blown away by authentic Brazilian or some of you may refer as South American..."

DesinerSCADmom

"Great place. An an Aussie coming to this resteraunt I found it a great experience. Loved the food and atmos. Big thumbs up. Would love to return if..."

Foodie

"NOT brazilian. Forst of all, this place is not brazilian food. friendly service and okay food tho...perfect if you are a late..."

Ching Chong Eater

"Our go to place when we can't decide. My husband and I will run into that situation where there's nothing to eat in the house, it's late, and we're..."

KnowsWhatsUp

"Its pretty good, but it's not really a Brazilian restaurant. Don't get me wrong, the food is good, but the menu seems to be mostly pasta and pizza...."

Cascadejunkie

"Brazilian Cuisine. Bossa Novas on Sunset Blvd is a Brazilian restaurant that was established fifteen years ago in Los Angeles, CA. The name Bossa..."

Yashira Nibiru

"Yummm. 3 years ago.. but yum- devon bryce..."

Devon Bryce Jensen

"One of my favorite spots in LA! Great food and stays open late. Can get a little crowded on weekends..."

Barry Floyd

"I was there yesterday and I liked there service and there food. I gald to say ill be eating thereagain . Great place to go with..."

Freddy

"Great Late Night. Love this place for late night dinning with a great atmosphere. Reminds me of brazilian cafes back..."

SabriniP

"The best restaurant we've seen so far in Hollywood! Gorgeous food, excellent service - very personal and hands-on - and very reasonably priced. Don't..."

Bob

"Great food!..picanha delicioso..black beans rice n..."

Ro

"I love it. This location has a noticably trendy/hip clientele. (which has it's pros and..."

Poopsie

"Great food! Large variety of dishes. Customer service is great they don't let your drinks go dry. They're on it. But they did forget to provide me..."

Jemynii30

"I use to live in LA and the food here has always been really good, except the carbanara!! But my most recent trip while planning my move back to LA..."

Ryan G.

"I really enjoyed this place. Being from out of town, this was a great find that wasn't a chain. The food was yummy & the service was..."

Jschrief

"It could have been better.. I was think of somethin new an i like it. it was a nice..."

Comedyman21

"We liked this place, their food was good, they don't quite get to 5 stars in any of the categories, the steak was overcooked, service wasn't..."

Tony Herrera

"Very nice restaurant. No reservation necessary, we walked up and was greeted and seated. The restaurant was not crowded at all, it was in the middle..."

Bougie Corner

"I admit that either we took a lot of food or the portions were very big, especially the ones with 3 sides. We had 2 starters (fried yucca, and 3..."

melania tudoran

"Excellent ambience. Great food. Great date night place. Best food around. Pizza, pasta, meat and shrimp..."

Michelle Labaqui

"We went to Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine to celebrate my sister's graduation 🎓. We called in advance to make a reservation. The moment we got..."

Raquel Esthefanny Rivera

"I hadn't been here (at this location) in a good while. I was happy I decided to stop by when I was passing it while in the area. Their food is as..."

Vero_ Chill

"I love Bossa Nova Cuisine. I'm 20+ years customer, and unfortunately don't leave so close anymore, but anytime I'm around, I came here to enjoy one..."

Anesia Dias

"I wasn't expecting the full rich flavors of our meals. The capirinhas, kibes, empanadas and the feijoada were EXCEPTIONAL...And the chocolate Grande..."

Paul Biramontes

"The Pao de Queijo (cheese breads) are the perfect appetizer. My go-to entree is the picanha - it’s always flavorful (get it rare/medium rare -..."

James W

"The food was phenomenal. I had the salmon bowl and everything was so delicious. I would definitely recommend it to friends and family. Very..."

Marcus Reid

The Griddle Cafe

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"i love this place and the taste its..."

Sistemas FO

"You will need a nap afterIf breakfast is your favorite meal, you will love this place. If you have a sweet tooth you will LOVE this place...."

Shravya Choudhary

"I love the desserts in this spot. The atmosphere is really easy going and love going there. The staff is in the mood every time. You have a big..."

Himanshi Singhal

"The food here is absolutely wonderful and filling. You definitely get a bang for your buck. The atmosphere is kind of loud because of the music. And..."

Jeston R

"Love the atmosphere here. That is best place for couples. Surrounding and atmosphere is great. Worth going there. Really a nice place to..."

Mayank Mahajan

"Amazing breakfast I had here! Food was delicious and the service was great too!Food: 4/5Service: 4.5/5Ambience: 4/5Value For..."

Priyanka Naik

"I love this place! They have big portions and good tasting food. The pancake are huge and there are variety of choices. The cafe is busy. The staff..."

Hailey Baker

"Beyond Perfect BreakfastAmazing breakfast experience. Service is great and food is delicious with a large variety of meals to pick from...."

Sonali Sharma

"Waffle ❤️ Enjoyed The Experience....Food Was Tasty.... Well behaved staff.... The Food Was Fresh As it just dint look but tasted aswell... visit..."

Rohan Sharma

"To die for! The line was down the street but was quick and worth it. Tip: go inside to put your name and party size down before waiting outside...."

Isaiah F

"i ordered the brunch menu but i forgot the name of it! mannnn the egg was so good, idk what they putted. i never taste anything like these eggs..."

Steffy NG

"Incredible delicious food with unique combinations for breakfast. Crowded place. I ordered shrimp and egg whites with pesto. Superb food with Good..."

Sam Solakyan

"Went for a very nice brunch, with a very nice beer. It's pretty cozy, but we were the only large party so got to have a big table in the..."

Proxyfone

"I generally don't write reviews, but after having breakfast here I couldn't resist myself to post a review. Amazing food point for the breakfast. I..."

Jonah Robins

"The Food is so good. Its hot and fresh. Service is very fast and their staff is very professional. Overall, I enjoyed very much and can't wait to..."

Travis Beauchesne Utah

"It's always busy, and you'll have to wait In line, but it's worth the wait. I would defiantly reccommend the red velvet pancakes, and make sure to..."

Grace Cevahir

"The atmosphere is fantastic. The food is huge and very, very good. They were a bit slow when it came to service or my rating would have been a 5...."

Bobby Fricks

"We flew into LAX on a Saturday morning from Sydney and our friends from LA took us straight the the Griddle Cafe for breakfast. They boasted that the..."

Shruti Verma

"Oreo cookies pancake looked amazing. The eatery is next to the academy awards office and many famous stars have eaten and frequent the eatery. The..."

Shweta Khanna

"We had to wait for this cafe but it was worth it - giant red velvet pancakes! We had to share. A great cure for our jetlag, as we had just arrived..."

Amelia

"Food was really good and fresh. They have a ton of options which is a bit overwhelming but also really creative. We had omelettes and a red velvet..."

Anthony Jones-DeBerry

"Wow my eyes were bigger than my tummy ! Not just over the top but damn good food in those over the top portions. Get here early if you don't wish to..."

Anthony Walker

"I was lucky enough to visit the cafe more than twice in a week,people wait outside in long queues to get the bite of the pancakes and french..."

Veronica Saha

"I was in Los Angeles for a week and I was hoping to eat in this cafe every single day, their food is just great their pancakes are legendary..."

Aziz Al Kayyoomi

"Always busy always a que but so worth the wait ! Mama's French toast is simply the best French toast ! And red velvet pancakes are amazing !..."

Ahmed

"This place is perfect for breakfast anytime of the day. The pancakes are ENORMOUS. Think about the biggest pancake you've ever seen--the pancakes..."

Nicki Luttrell

"Such good food, big portions for decent prices, unlimited coffee (and iced!), dog friendly out on the sidewalk-patio-thingy (6 tables?) In all, great..."

Katie Holland

"Amazing breakfast! Order the noisella stuffed French toast. it is the best! what you are reading is true.the portions are huge and you are not coming..."

Nabashis Dev Misra

"Just lovit. Normally the people who are from turkey doesnt like american breakfast but it was really totally different experience. Suggested. And..."

Yunus Atmaca

"Wow, I am so glad May is over! For it being the “start of summer”, it was quite an exhausting one. This past week alone has been one of my most..."

P

"Love it. I make a point of visiting this place at least once each time I am in LA. Love their french..."

Redqueen23

"Bigger is Better. Holy mother of all that is giant. American portions done right. Come famished. In fact when coming here for breakfast/brunch, I..."

Sample Platter

"Happy family from Oz. Frequent travelers tipped us off, well worth a visit if your looking for a great local breakfast and a real coffee!All..."

Fred And Wilma

"YUMMY!. Love the place, One of my hangouts and never get tired of the..."

Franco

"Amazing!!. We hit this place for breakfast every time we go to L.A. Love the red velvet pancakes, Tis the Season, oreo pancakes, creme french..."

Mexihombre

"Outstanding Coffee. The Griddle Cafe is an amazing LA experience. The vibe is casual and fun, the breakfasts are good, and, believe it or not, the..."

Rosalinda

"Definitely Worth The Wait. I have yet to go to The Griddle Cafe and not found myself waiting in line. That being said, the food always makes up for..."

Mord4k

"Waffles. I wish this place wasn't as crowded or I would be here every weekend for my waffles..."

Sally

"Huge Portions. The pancake portions are massive; I think you'd have to be a competitive eater to finish them in one sitting. Pancakes could easily be..."

Foodie78

"I went there for lunch and it was wonderful. I ate the apple crusted French toast and it was extraordinary' the wait staff were wonderful as well...."

LP

"Took my sis here for her bday and we fell n love. We all ordered different items so we could sample everything. The portion sizes are huge so u get..."

Mrzbrown24

"Huge tasty pancakes. Good French pressed coffee. Loud ,crowded & cozy restaurant. Wat else can a Foodie ask..."

El Foodie

"Fantastic for breakfast. All sorts of amazing pancakes, great French toast, and excellent omlettes. Cool place, good..."

Citizen David

"A breakfast worth waiting for. We eat here everytime we are in town. No matter how long the wait, it is worth it. The breakfast is so good, we've..."

Mark

"Best Breakfast in Hollywood. Visited in the Summer and was surprised at the choices avliable. I chose the Red Velvet Pancakes with the Cream Cheese..."

The_phantom_foodie

""Chicago Charlie's" Scramble. Really enjoyed this--eggs, italian sausage, green peppers, bacon, potatoes, lots of cheese, onions--amazing. flavor was..."

Kirby

"Good. I liked it but my expectations were too..."

CommonEater

"Great waffle and pancakes. GREAT place for waffle and pancakes. Will..."

Ching Chong Eater

"TBM. This place has an awesome hollywood diner feel with some of the best breakfast food around. I've had a few different dishes and have never been..."

TBM

"Griddle.bomb. Their banana nana pancakes are the best I have ever had!! I always have left overs and I always leave satisfied. Yes, the wait can be a..."

Jillo

"Benedict and Sweet Things. I've now made two 800-mile round trips just to eat at The Griddle Cafe. I'm addicted to their version of eggs benedict..."

Hoaloha

"Up to the Hype. Being Sunday, my boyfriend and I wanted, unsurprisingly, to go to brunch (brunch being that awesome excuse to sleep really late and..."

Kelly

"All I Can Say Is "Wow"!. I had read about the Griddle Cafe before deciding to come here with a group of friends on Saturday, but the reviews don't do..."

Brian Palmer

"First Time. Walking up to The Griddle Cafe is, not necessarily intimidating, but possible confusing. Luckily for me, everyone was nice enough to..."

Cody

"I came to LA from NYC with some friends and I decided to try transition to find a good breakfast spot. Very glad I did! Griddle cafe was hopping,..."

Billy Brenner

"Cool place. Kinda dark inside, & quite busy. May have to wait in line if you get there during late breakfast time. HUGE portions-more than enough..."

Michelle

"OMG This is wonderful cafe w/delicious pancakes the size of your plate. You can get 1,2 or 3. The pumkin are yummy. The coffee is served in a press..."

Princess Di

"Great breakfast spot. You won't leave hungry. My only complaint is that the oversized portions probably means that a lot of food gets..."

Barry Floyd

"Unbelievable Breakfast!. Be prepared to wait, but it will be worth it! The pancakes are almost as good as Haven Cafe in Lenox, MA (which is saying a..."

New England Foodie

"Squishy, good.. This place usually has a humongous line outside. Went there one morning when my neighbors woke me up a bit too early and this place..."

TravelWise

"Great Food. We ventured into the Griddle Cafe this morning for pancakes and french toast. It was surprisingly busy at 9:00am as other places in WeHo..."

Steven Carlisle

"OMG *huge* portions. Probably the best pancakes I have *ever* had - in fact I am still thinking of them. I had the "Sow Your Oats", a perfectly..."

Scarabqueen

"4 jaded New Yorkers looking for a memorable breakfast in LA before attending a wedding later in the day. After a little screw-up when someone else..."

David

"'real Hollywood'. All I have to say is ....go there and..."

Jtc9826

"Decadent. French toast, bacon, pancakes, crazy benedict, huge sandwiches. This place is packed for many..."

Buddha Fruits

"The portions were huge! I had the "Apple Cobbler French Toast" and it was amazing. The quality of food was great, and the service was great. We..."

BiteMe

"Super yummy. Try the some like it hot scramble. Delicious egg scramble with big chunks of spicy chicken sausage and avocado served with newly fried..."

Mapleleaf

"THE BEST Breakfast in Southern California. The Griddle Café is hands-down THE BEST breakfast in Southern California. I've been there at least 10..."

Foodie Files

"Made our week!. Just spent a week in LA - researched many different restaurants. Hands down "The Griddle" wins! We went on a Thursday - no line -..."

Mandy Yusko

"The pancakes that I ate were the biggest and tastiest that I have ever..."

Steven Baird

"Happy breaky. Their food is fabulous!! the pancakes and french toast are just amazing!! after 10am the line is a bit nuts but worth..."

Mona Chung

"Pancakes as Portly as Pizzas. I love this place and its always a "must try" when I have guests in town. Ask for the..."

Claire Hawley

"Great Breakfast - get there before 10AM.... ...especially on the weekends. It's the difference between not waiting at all and waiting thirty..."

Scott Glosserman

"Yummy...but. Don't go on a Sat or Sun morning. You may never get in. If you do get in have the peanut butter french toast. You may need an..."

Treq

"In layman's terms, BIGGER THAN YOUR FACE. The cakes, fluffy and delicious with a nice crunchy texture from the crumble topping. Bacon full of flavor..."

Sample Platter

"Listen, I like the Griddle. I had a great time with the ladies I was with, and had a great meal. The only problem is…is a breakfast…any..."

Malcolm Johnson

"Breakfast goes all day at Griddle Cafe, but be sure to arrive early because this restaurant will be packed the moment they open their doors for..."

Smitten Byfood

"Dreams come true. ♥♥♥ The buttermilk waffle was perfect and sweet, plenty to eat without any sides. See more at goo.gl/8EKMmJ. #JesseBluma..."

Jesse Bluma

"One thing you will notice when you are seated is the Griddle Cafe really likes to pack people in..."

Franklin Park

"I recently traveled to California for a wedding, and was recommended to go here for breakfast. And let me tell you, it was absolutely delicious. I..."

Sarah Cardonick

"It’s important to know that the portions here are HUGE. Any dish that you get will be a lot larger than you are anticipating. That being said, they..."

Zan Lee

"Sweet or savory it’s all here. They have a very big selection for pancakes, French toast and waffle and portions are HUGE! On the savory side, the..."

Joey C.

"Our server was friendly and attentive. The food came out in a reasonable time. The food portions are BIG! Be prepared to have leftovers. The food..."

Marisol St Thomas

"This place has some super good breakfast/brunch. The pancakes are so big they barely fit on the plate. You can easily split an order of pancakes..."

Jason Powell

"Some of the best bang for your buck pancakes around. These things are the size of vinyl records stacked 6" tall. We ate about a half of one pancake..."

Alex DeMartino

"Pure gluttony. We loved it. Everything is oversized, so don't be too greedy! You will have boxes for days so be aware if you're a tourist. 1 pancake..."

Kim O

"Hands down probably one of the best pancakes I've ever had. We had the golden banana pancake (can't recall the name) and wow. Not a big pancake..."

Erick Gabriel (IAmErickGabriel)

"The weight is pretty decent. It’s not short but it’s not really really long. So many selections of pancakes. The wait to be seated was not long..."

Javaun Bruins

"The food here was both very filling and extremely tasty for the price. It's the best brunch/breakfast place here in Los Angeles. After many..."

Luai Huda

"well i’m a canadian so maybe i’m just not used to it, but the portions here are HUGE and don’t let it fool you just because of the portion..."

Jake Banning

"When I tell you this colossal Pancake 🥞 stack really made my day. Whenever you need a pick me up pull up to The Griddle 😜 ultra gratitude to..."

Picasso Milano Forever

"It is pretty cramped inside. Since it's so busy, the service can be a little slow. But man, the pancakes are huge. I really liked the French press..."

Kevin Reynolds

"If this isn't an LA icon, it should be. We came early and got a seat quickly. They have booths, tables, and limited counter seating. Arrive early or..."

Lauri Bradley

"Wow, do not miss this place if you're in LA! I got the Selfie on Sunset pancake (cinnamon, sugar and chocolate) it was the best pancake I've ever..."

Mark Mattix

"BEST BREAKFAST SPOT! HUGE PORTIONS! You NEED to visit here on a empty stomach! We both ended up taking left overs back to our hotel as it was too..."

Stephany Wilcox-Tobin

"Wonderful views, 10/10 decor and great food! This cafe has arguably the best location of any restaurant in LA. You probably will have to wait 2..."

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