the bar has large picture windows that look out onto trendy streets, where typically a group of samba musicians will play for diners - the opened windows make the place feel spacious.

the menu consists of typical brazilian cuisine, including but not limited to the traditional feijoada, fish filets, and other steak fishes - a great cocktail selection, made with national and international liquors, as well as delicious snacks are also available.

garota de ipanema is always hopping with visitors and locals alike - the establishment can be found in other areas of rio de janeiro and are named after the neighborhood the belong, for instance garota de copacabana, located in the district of copacabana.

there is also garota da urca in urca, garota do flamengo in flamengo, garota da gávea in gávea, garota da tijuca in tijuca, and garota da penha in penha - these houses have the same tasty menu as the original ipanema restaurant.