Ipanema Brazilian Steak House in Ocala, Florida
Ipanema Brazilian Steak House is a churrascaria on South Pine Avenue in Ocala, Florida, where gaucho servers carve skewers of roasted meat at the table. This guide to the Brazilian steakhouse covers its location, hours, prices, Sunday brunch and group dining.
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What is Ipanema Brazilian Steak House in Ocala?
Ipanema Brazilian Steak House is a churrascaria-style Brazilian steakhouse restaurant at 2023 S. Pine Ave. in Ocala, Florida. Gaucho servers carve rodizio meats such as picanha, filet mignon, mint-marinated lamb chops and linguiça sausage tableside, alongside a salad bar of more than 50 items. Dinner rodizio costs $59.95 per person.
The restaurant calls itself a traditional-style churrascaria, where gauchos serve guests tableside from skewers of grilled meats. Its Google listing likewise sums it up as an all-you-can-eat churrascaria with a salad bar. For other options, see the best steakhouses in Ocala and the Ocala dining guide.
Ipanema Location in Ocala, FL
Ipanema Brazilian Steak House
2023 S Pine Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
Phone: (352) 622-1741
The restaurant sits on South Pine Avenue (U.S. 441), south of downtown Ocala. Google lists a free parking lot on site, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating.
Get DirectionsIpanema Hours
Hours from the restaurant's website, checked Oct. 12, 2026. Holiday hours can differ, so call ahead.
Ipanema Prices: Rodizio, Salad Bar and Sunday Brunch
Ipanema charges one fixed price per person, so the bill is predictable. The figures below come from the restaurant's posted menu.
| Option | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Dinner rodizio (all meats + salad bar) | $59.95 |
| Dinner rodizio, seniors | $52.95 |
| Dinner rodizio, children 6–10 | $22.95 |
| Children under 5 | Complimentary |
| Salad bar only (50+ items) | $42.95 |
| Sunday brunch rodizio (5 meats + brunch salad bar) | $38.95 |
| Sunday brunch salad bar only | $28.95 |
Beverages, desserts, tax, credit card fees and gratuity are extra. The dinner menu adds a 20% gratuity for parties of six or more. The brunch rodizio includes a complimentary Bloody Mary or mimosa.
Authentic Brazilian Churrascaria Experience
Ipanema Brazilian Steak House describes its dining room as a traditional-style churrascaria. Gauchos come to the table with skewers of grilled meat and carve portions directly onto each guest's plate. The restaurant's own description promises the sounds, aromas and décor of a Brazilian steakhouse, and its menu headings are bilingual, from the Cardápio (menu) to the Sobremesa (dessert) list.
Rodizio is the heart of the meal. The dinner rotation runs from picanha and filet mignon to lamb, pork, chicken and sausage, and the beef cuts are seasoned simply with rock salt. Grilled pineapple with cinnamon is part of the rotation as well.
The salad bar, which the restaurant calls a meal in itself, carries more than 50 items, from cheeses and cured meats to vegetables. Desserts include Brazilian classics such as pudim de leite condensado (Brazilian flan), mousse de maracujá (passion fruit mousse) and creme de papaia, a papaya and vanilla ice cream dessert finished with crème de cassis. Google's listing describes the atmosphere as cozy, romantic and upscale, which is why Ipanema shows up on many Ocala date night and Valentine's Day lists.
Premium Cuts
Picanha, filet mignon, fraldinha, mint-marinated lamb chops and beef ribs, when available.
Rodizio Service
Gaucho servers carve 13 skewered items tableside for one fixed dinner price.
Salad Bar
More than 50 items, available on its own for $42.95 or included with every rodizio.
Caipirinhas, Wine and Dessert at Ipanema
The cocktail list leans Brazilian. It includes a traditional caipirinha made with cachaça and lime, the passion fruit Maracuja Dream, a roasted pineapple martini, and red or white Brazilian sangria by the glass or pitcher. The reserve wine list concentrates on Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, most of them from California. Guests who bring their own wine pay a $25 corkage fee per bottle, according to the private events terms.
Most desserts are $10 to $12, and the Dubai chocolate cake with pistachio is $15. Espresso drinks and dessert martinis round out the after-dinner menu.
Group Dining, Private Events and Catering
Google lists a private dining room at Ipanema, and the restaurant sells three group packages that bundle drinks and dessert with the rodizio, so large parties can set a single per-person price. Every package includes appetizers, the gourmet salad bar, the hot bar and grilled pineapple. Prices exclude sales tax and a 20% service charge, which applies to parties of six or more.
Turista
Rodizio, soft drink or tea, and regular coffee.
6-meat dinner: $59.95
2-hour table limit
Gramado
Rodizio, up to two glasses of house wine or domestic beer, non-alcoholic drinks and dessert.
Brunch $60.95 · 6-meat $69.95 · 12-meat $74.95
2.5-hour table limit
Bahia
Rodizio, open bar (no top-shelf liquor), coffee, tea and dessert.
Brunch $70.95 · 6-meat $85.95 · 12-meat $89.95
2.5-hour table limit
Booking a package takes a signed contract and a 50% deposit, and the final guest count is due two days before the event. Cancellations must be made two business days ahead, or the restaurant charges 50% of the minimum. For off-site events, Ipanema's catering division, 3's Catering Company, handles weddings, birthdays, fundraisers and corporate events. It can be reached at (352) 598-1129.
Planning a group night out? See the girls' night out in Ocala guide.
Planning a Visit to Ipanema
Reservations
Recommended, especially on weekends, on holidays and for larger parties. Walk-ins are welcome when tables are free.
Parking & access
Free on-site parking lot. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible, per Google.
With kids
Children under 5 eat free and ages 6–10 pay $22.95. High chairs are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is churrascaria dining?
Churrascaria is the Brazilian style of steakhouse in which meats are roasted on large skewers and carved at the table. In rodizio service, servers known as gauchos circulate through the dining room with each cut, and guests take as much as they like for one fixed price. At Ipanema in Ocala, the dinner rodizio includes 13 skewered items plus the salad bar.
Does Ipanema have vegetarian options?
Yes. Ipanema sells its salad bar on its own for $42.95 per person. The restaurant describes it as a meal in itself, with more than 50 items ranging from cheeses to vegetables. Google's listing for the restaurant also notes vegan options. Diners who eat meat and those who do not can share a table, since every rodizio order includes the same salad bar.
What meats are included in the rodizio?
The dinner rodizio includes picanha (top sirloin cap), garlic picanha, filet mignon, bacon-wrapped filet mignon, fraldinha (bottom sirloin), mint-marinated lamb chops, beef ribs (subject to availability), linguiça pork sausage, Parmesan pork loin, barbecue pork ribs, bacon-wrapped chicken, Parmesan chicken legs and grilled pineapple with cinnamon. The beef and lamb cuts are seasoned with rock salt.
Does Ipanema take reservations?
Yes. Ipanema says reservations are not required but are recommended, especially on weekends and holidays and for larger parties. Walk-ins are accepted, though the restaurant notes it may turn guests away when it is overbooked. Reservations can be made through the Reserve Now button on the restaurant's website or by calling (352) 622-1741.
Is there a dress code?
Ipanema's own website does not post a dress code. Its Google listing describes the atmosphere as cozy, romantic and upscale. Guests unsure what to wear for an occasion can call the restaurant at (352) 622-1741.
What beverage options are available?
Ipanema serves beer, wine and cocktails. The specialty cocktail list includes a traditional caipirinha made with cachaça, a passion fruit Maracuja Dream, a roasted pineapple martini and Brazilian sangria by the glass or pitcher. The restaurant also offers a reserve wine list built largely around Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, most of them from California, plus espresso drinks and dessert martinis.
How much does Ipanema in Ocala cost?
The dinner rodizio at Ipanema costs $59.95 per person, $52.95 for seniors and $22.95 for children ages 6 to 10; children under 5 eat free. The salad bar alone is $42.95. Sunday brunch costs $38.95 with rodizio or $28.95 for the brunch salad bar. Beverages, desserts, tax, credit card fees and gratuity are extra.
Does Ipanema serve lunch?
Ipanema does not serve a weekday lunch. The restaurant opens for dinner Tuesday through Saturday and serves a Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by Sunday dinner from 4 to 7:30 p.m. It is closed on Mondays.
What is included in the Sunday brunch at Ipanema?
Sunday brunch at Ipanema runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The $28.95 brunch salad bar includes an omelette and waffle station, crepes, fresh fruit and more than 50 salad bar items. The $38.95 brunch rodizio adds five rodizio meats and grilled pineapple, plus a complimentary Bloody Mary or mimosa.
Can Ipanema host a private event or large group?
Yes. Ipanema offers three group dining packages: Turista at $59.95 per person, Gramado from $60.95 and Bahia from $70.95, with the Bahia package including an open bar. Packages carry a two to two-and-a-half hour table limit, a 20% service charge for parties of six or more and a 50% deposit. Catering is handled by the restaurant's 3's Catering Company at (352) 598-1129.
Is Ipanema the only Brazilian steakhouse in Ocala?
As of October 2026, Ipanema is the only Brazilian steakhouse that Only In Ocala could confirm in Ocala or Marion County. A Google Maps search for Brazilian steakhouses in Ocala returns Ipanema on S. Pine Avenue. Ocala's other steakhouses, such as Mark's Prime downtown, serve American-style steaks rather than rodizio.
How this page was verified: the address, phone, hours, menu, prices and group packages were checked against ipanemaocala.com and the restaurant's Google Maps listing on Oct. 12, 2026. AI tools helped gather the sources and draft this page; each fact was checked against those sources before publishing. Read our editorial guidelines.
Ready for an Authentic Churrascaria Experience?
Reservations at Ipanema Brazilian Steak House can be made online or by phone. The restaurant recommends them for weekends and large groups.
Ipanema Brazilian Steak House: churrasquería brasileña en Ocala, Florida
Ipanema Brazilian Steak House es una churrasquería ubicada en 2023 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, teléfono (352) 622-1741. Los meseros, llamados gauchos, cortan en la mesa carnes como picaña, filete mignon, chuletas de cordero y linguiça, y el bufé de ensaladas tiene más de 50 opciones. El rodizio de la cena cuesta $59.95 por persona, $52.95 para personas mayores y $22.95 para niños de 6 a 10 años; los niños menores de 5 años comen gratis. El horario es de martes a jueves de 5 a 8 p. m., viernes de 5 a 9 p. m., sábado de 4 a 9 p. m. y domingo con brunch de 11 a. m. a 2 p. m. y cena de 4 a 7:30 p. m.; los lunes está cerrado. Se recomienda reservar, sobre todo los fines de semana.