This was sooo good! We went during restaurant week and had the dinner pre-fixe menu. The food was delicious, with the best bite going to the duck confit croquettes. I also loved the fried tapioca squares. They also give you a much food food, as you have plenty of sides and toppings to go with your meats. The service was friendly and quick, with our waiter even handing out these little jars of Brazilian spices to his table so they could try an authentic bite. The ambiance was also well done, with good music and low lighting to make everything seem more intimate. The only small con was the open kitchen meant there was the smell of smoke in the beginning, but they turned on the fan pretty quickly so it didn't feel smokey at all for the rest of the night. Would def recommend and return. read more

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Almost two years since its opening, Cana is still worth a visit when in Adams Morgan. I've been able to grab drinks at night during the weekend, but those dinner reservations are still a little tricky, especially during the summer. Most recently, I was able to come in for brunch with a friend, and we had a great time! When you make a reservation, you're given options of chef's counter, dining table, or bar. The chef's counter is bar seating, but you can watch them cook, and there's plenty of space for your own food. I ordered the Escondidinho com carne and split the Rabanada with a friend. The Escondidinho com carne takes on the structure of a shepard's/cottage pie with a layer of meat, yucca, and cheese. It was flavorful, but heavy and salty at points, definitely something I would share. The Rabanada worked well as a dessert for us, and it was great! The outside was crispy, and I really enjoyed the hint of passionfruit throughout. The drinks were also good, as they're what they're known for. I'm not an expert on alcohol, so all I can say is that I enjoyed them. read more

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Very busy on the weekends - get a reservation peeps. Great service, great vibes, great music. And great food. The octopus was the best we had, as was anything called a dip. Watch the cocktails - Brazilian cocktails are sweet sweet. read more

I was finally able to experience Cana after a few failed attempts. I'm hardly ever in the Adams Morgan area but had some time to kill before my zvznt at 5pm. I walked in as soon as they opened at 5 and was able to snag an open seat at the bar. I had a drink and an appetizer. The service was great. The bartender was very friendly and efficient. The place had a nice vibe and decor. Advance reservations are strongly recommended! read more

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CANA Overall Rating:(5/5 Stars) Maybe I don't actually need that flight to Brazil because this restaurant transported me there without the hassle of TSA. When every dish lands and the vibes are just right, it's no surprise the seats stay full. Food: Aperitivos: * Dadinhos de Tapioca $18: Cheesy, light, and incredibly satisfying. The guava sauce was nice, but honestly, these stood perfectly well on their own. * Torresmo $18: Easily one of the top three pork belly dishes of my food critic career. Crispy, rich, and unforgettable. Pratos: * Peixe Cru $23: Fresh, vibrant, and beautifully composed. This dish set the tone for what turned out to be an excellent meal. * Frango à Passarinho $23: A playful elevation of fried chicken. The touch of honey added just enough sweetness without making it overly sticky. Churrasco: * Picanha Black Angus $41: Melt-in-your-mouth perfection. The farofa added just the right amount of texture to complement a beautifully cooked steak. Service: The chef's counter seats give you a front-row view of the kitchen in action. The chefs engaged with us throughout the meal, our server shared insights about Brazilian culture and cuisine, and a few surprise shots didn't hurt either. The hospitality felt genuine and thoughtful, the kind that makes you want to come back and bring friends. Disclaimer: These are my personal opinions. Please try these restaurants and form your own judgments--it's what I would do. read more

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Went here for a friend's birthday and had such a great time! The restaurant transitions into a lounge at night, creating a fun and lively atmosphere. The music was great, and the food was delicious. I ordered the oxtail gnocchi and it was easily a 10/10. The drinks were also really good and reasonably priced for DC. Our waitress was wonderful and allowed my friend to bring her own birthday cake, and the staff even sang her happy birthday. Cana is truly a great place to celebrate, they really know how to make you feel special! read more

Cana - oxtail gnocchi - Brazilian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Awesome popular spot. Hard to get reservations. Fried Cornish hen is amazing. Could eat 4 orders of that. Gnocchi were slightly mushy (either over or under cooked). Everything great flavor and balanced. Fair prices and good cocktails. read more

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Cana can do no wrong! I love coming here for drinks for a cheeky girls' night. Finally got to try some brunch here as well and loved every aspect of it. The servers and cooks are so fun and friendly, and made sitting at the chef's counter. I tried the coco caipirinha this time around and I liked it but the coconut flavor wasn't very strong. I defintely prefer the lychee and maracuja ones. I highly recommend trying the moqueca de ovos! But as you can probably tell, I love coconut so I'm perhaps biased. But I also appreciate some dippy egg action for brunch. I tried a bit of the escondidinho com carne and that was excellent as well but so heavy. For the table, my friend and I split the rabanada. Even though it came out first and we ate it last, it held up very well. It was sweet and slightly tart which was the perfect ending to the meal. I would love to try to snag a dinner reservation here next! read more

Cana - Left: escondidinho com carne, right: moqueco de ovos, top: rabanada - Brazilian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Vibes here - superb! Food, pretty good. Drinks - great. We dined when they had a guest bartender visiting from New York. His specialty cocktail list skewed too sweet for me (lots of pandan, coconut etc..) so I went with a classic caipirinha which was super refreshing and perfectly sour. They had a live dj who played afrobeats/Brazlian music, I was shazaming all night. Great spot to come for happy hour, date or a small group dinner - just be sure to reserve well in advance because it was packed for a weeknight! Food fell a little short for me unfortunately given the price points but would've been great with more developed flavors/seasoning. A lot of the appetizers we ordered were fried and a bit too oily/fishy for my liking. The pork belly was superb though, great compliment of citrus zingy punch to fat. Steak was cooked well just a little flat on seasoning. Octopus has a few chewy membranes on it still but the tomato based sauce was superb, really enjoyed dipping my bread into it. The shrimp gambas were beautiful. Dessert (birthday) were super decadent and really hit the spot. I don't have a sweet tooth but half of the fudge balls and a couple bites of the flan were perfect for me. Staff was super friendly, accommodating and helpful when deciding what to order. Would definitely return for a happy hour or night cap! read more

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Small restaurant, difficult to get a reservation, but totally worth it. We went for a late night dinner. The beautiful decor in a dim room sets the mood for a good time. With the amazing food accompanied by great music, you're in for a good time. read more

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There is no where near as luxurious and fine dining Mexican as this place. Ambiance is great for a special night out and food has incredible flavor. It's very unique to have fine dining in this type of cuisine but works perfectly! read more

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What a fabulous time we had! We decided to go check out Cana after church for a little Sunday brunch! We decided last minute but were able to get reservations at the chef's counter! And what a treat that was! We had a fantastic time interacting and talking with the Chef's! We had the chance to learn more about the cuisine as well as fun facts about Brazil! The whole staff was very friendly and made us feel very welcomed! The whole atmosphere and vibe were on point as well with both the music and the decor! Lastly, the food was delicious everything they recommended was delicious! We tried the fried fish, steak and even the homemade orange juice! It was all spectacular! Overall a great time and cant wait to go back for some more great memories! read more

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Cute vibrant spot in Adams Morgan. The music is lively and the lights are dim. Great place for drinks and meeting up with friends. I guess the 4 stars are more for atmosphere. The food wasn't very stand out for me. But service was friendly, and helpful. This place fills up! DADINHOS DE TAPIOCA-good texture and nice flavor BOLINHO DE BACALHAU-fishy and salty SALADA DE MAIONESE-tasty and satisfying. COXINHA DE PATO-was different, not much flavor but looked good? ARROZ DE BRÓCOLIS-inconsistent flavor, odd every mouthful was either flavorful or bland. Maybe we were suppose to mixed it up before we ate it? PICANHA(black angus)- prepared well, tender but was salty PUDIM-tasty, I loved the caramel. It was a nice place to try. read more

Cana - Brazilian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

WHAT A MEAL!! We don't know much about Brazillian cuisine but we were shepherded through a fantastic journey. (I would clock this about 4.5 stars and have not criticisms. Why not five stars? Only because this was our first visit) There was not a single miss, but for us the standouts were the moqueca packaged as an appetizer but traditionally a fish stew. I could become addicted to it.... Also, the Hamachi crudo/ceviche in tigre de leche was so well balanced in flavors leveraging acidity and sweetness of pineapples that it was pure harmony. I can't forget the octopus as well. It was perfectly prepared and we had our with a bolognese type sauce with ground octopus provided mouth watering texture and taste. The picanha steak was flavorful with just enough fat and we sampled all of the sides on the menu (broccoli and rice, potato salad, vinagrete, black beans, and yuca flour. (Mix the yuca, beans, and hot sauce together and you will have a delicious combo). I don't know much about Cachaça, but we had several different kinds of Cachaça based cocktails and were delicious. The bartenders/ mixologists are clearly very talented - a little too talented because it was tempting to drink a little too much : - ) Service is fantastic and extremely attentive. I don't know how they do it because the restaurant is so busy. The energy is very youthful with engaging staff, nice music, and a happy crowd of customers. You would really have to try hard to have a good time. For the two of us, we ate extremely well, with roughly 3-4 drinks between us and feast beyond feasts. For us, total price with tax, 3% wellness fee, and 25+% tip was $425. If you aren't massive eaters and drinkers (like us) you could easily get by with less. Cana will definitely be part of our rotation but as others suggest it takes planning and reservations. The secret is out. read more

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Tried out brunch at Cana this time! The vibe is still nice and our server was super friendly. I enjoyed the Velho Tamarindo drink again. It's still my favorite. It's like an old fashioned but with amazing subtle tamarind and banana flavors popping through. I tried the lychee caipirinha. It wasn't bad but not as good as the Tamarindo! The caipirinha presentation is nice and the size is good. My friend said the picanha steak was to die for. The cod Milanese was also good. I tried the egg moqueca and it was only ok. The sauce didn't taste anything like any other moqueca I've had before and I don't like it as much. So I wouldn't get it again but people who like zesty tomato sauces might like it a lot. I will likely return for dinner again next time. read more

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"We make the country's best caipirinhas," said the server proudly. With that confidence, we had to try a few. Over an hour, I ordered the Maracuja with passion fruit and the Caju Amigo, which was described to me as the lovechild of an apple and pear. (It's an accurate description.) Each was unique and refreshing, but the Maracuja was the winner. It comes with passion fruit seeds to add a crunch. The space is beautiful with a few tables along the sidewalk and inside at the bar and at tables. Restrooms are in the back. Service is friendly and efficient. If you love caipirinhas, go here, but make a reservation to ensure you get a table. read more

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Came here for a Wednesday night Bossa Nova and sat at the bar for dinner. The place was bustling - good thing we had a reservation. Very authentic Brazilian food, music and overall atmosphere. Service was phenomenal - from entering, ordering, delivery, to exit. All the staff seemed extremely happy to work there. We ordered the FRALDINHA, POLVO, GALETINHO, DADINHOS DE TAPIOCA and BOLINHO DE BACALHAU. Recommend 4 to 5 tapas per person. I would not recommend the tapioca starter. Our waiter recommended it to us and it was OK - very filling for all the carbs and we would have preferred a more flavorful, protein dish. read more

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What can I say.... 10/10!!! Like everything from the cocktails to the tapioca square things that really order it! I wasn't sure but one of my favorite things. The guava dip tops it off. The service was so good! Went for my bday with my daughter and friend and they were so kind. Even gave a shot at the end. There was nothing that wasn't good. The shrimp dish I could have stolen that sauce. The ambience is small and dark and a little noisy and bustling. That is what makes it personality. Having my friend come next week and I will have this in rotation. read more

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My friends and I came in for dinner on a Tuesday night, and despite it being a Tuesday, Cana was lively like it could have been a Friday evening. We really enjoyed the food here, which I'll detail below. -Dadinhos de tapioca: tapioca cubes filled with cheese and fried, with guava sauce on the side. I thought this was going to be more of a dessert dish, given the sweet guava sauce, but it does work as a dish that straddles the line between sweet and savory. The outside is delicately crispy with a gooey inside that is easy to enjoy. -Coxinha de pato: Duck leg croquettes, dropped off as a complimentary dish, ended up being one of our favorites of the meal. It is generously (and appropriately) sauced with a pimenta aioli that you'll want to lick off the plate. -Estrogonofe de cogumelos: a variety of roasted mushrooms in a lovely savory sauce with shoestring potatoes and rice. A great heftier dish for vegetarians and omnivores alike, the mushrooms are that perfect roasted texture that is neither overly crispy nor slimy. Eaten in a bite with the crispy potatoes and rice gives it a perfect combination of textures. -Black angus picanha: Perfectly cooked and so tender, with an intensely flavorful crust. I savored every bite. -Arroz de brocolis: This is way too good to be relegated as "just a side". The rice is somehow creamy, yet not gloopy. -Salada verde: A pretty standard green salad but elevated with gorgeous lettuce and a light vinaigrette. I do have a pet peeve about restaurant salads where they leave the leaves whole. Why make me cut the leaves myself? -Gengibre: we weren't feeling alcoholic cocktails on a Tuesday evening so two of us each ordered the Gengibre NA cocktail. It is one of the best NA cocktails I've had, super refreshing and just the right amount of tartness. The three of us were quite satisfied after this meal, and after tax and tip our bill came to around $180. The service had nothing to really complain about, although we did notice that they were unusually assertive about clearing the plates of those of us who had slowed down, even though one of our party was still visibly eating. Odd, but not enough to put us off. Overall, the food and experience were excellent, and I'd say Cana is a great place for a special meal in the area. read more

This is a small spot, usually have to book out in advance since they are pretty busy. The food was good, we went with a group of 4 and split 8 items and were full but not stuffed. It is pricy but all of the flavors were great. They have alcoholic and nonalcoholic Caipirinha and I could barely taste the difference. read more

Cana - Pastel de bacalhau (left), queijo coalho (right) - Brazilian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Excellent!! I was absolutely blown away by Cana. The menu always intimidated me, since I am unfamiliar with Brazilian food, but our server had great suggestions and was very helpful. It is dark, moody, yet fun inside, the perfect spot to start your night at. The cocktails were great and creative. The food was delicious and flavorful. Here is what we ordered: - DADINHOS DE TAPIOCA: such a unique flavor and texture profile! -PASTEL DE PALMITO: the empanadas were just okay, but the green sauce was insane -BOLINHO DE BACALHAU: nice and crispy, yet not too heavy -TORRESMO: best thing we ordered! The pork was tender and the sauce was fantastic! -MILANESA DE BACALHAU: the fish was hot and crispy and paired great with the fresh vinaigrette We had a fantastic meal and I cannot wait to go back to try more items from the menu! read more

Cana's food, drinks, service, and overall vibes are incredible. The staff is friendly and responsive, and it's a treat to sit at the bar and watch your food be made. The food and drinks are on the pricier end, but it's all worth it because it's a very high-end yet casual experience overall. I've been many times, but I went to Cana a bit ago for my anniversary and the staff gave us the most generous experience I've ever had. Please go, you'll enjoy it! read more

i highly recommend checking out cana if you're looking for brazilian food!! i would say you should make a reservation as the restaurant is relatively small and has limited table seating but there is a bar for walk-ins. the interior is cute with dimmed lighting and i really liked it personally. our server was really nice and helped guide our decisions as we were trying to figure out what to order and it was really helpful. for drinks, i got the passionfruit CAIPIRINHA 0% which was absolutely delicious and perfectly not too sweet but just right. my friends got the cana CAIPIRINHA and they loved it. also tried the CAJU AMIGO which was unexpectedly delicious. for food, we got the DADINHOS DE TAPIOCA to start and omg they were absolutely delicious!! that was followed by ESTROGONOFE DE COGUMELOS - the mushrooms were cooked perfectly and the CAMARÃO - shrimps were cooked so well and flavors were also delicious. can't wait to come back and try more of the food on this menu!! read more

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I was immediately charmed by the entrance to Cana of all things, the cute doorway framed by luscious green and blooming plants creates an inviting invitation that is hard to ignore. I personally am a sucker for charred octopus dishes, so as soon as I saw this on the menu I knew I was in for a treat. The associated pirão sauce was a perfect accompaniment, and was scraped clean off the plate like most everything else we got for dinner. My other favorite of the night was probably the vinaigrette de palmito, with high acidity and excellently balanced vegetables included each bite was a delight. Our server was wonderful, she checked in on us regularly and gave great recommendations for drinks and snacks alike. It is very loud inside, even on a weeknight the smaller space was crowded end to end so bring ear protection if you prefer and get ready for an experience. read more

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My friend and I decided on Cana after seeing it on the inKind app. We enjoyed dinner here (like actually, we really did enjoy it) this past Wednesday evening. The servers were attentive, and all the food came out within 20 minutes after ordering. The pacing was good, and we didn't feel overwhelmed with too many things out at once. N/A COCKTAIL: CAIPIRINHA 0% - 14 I'm a sucker for sugar cane based drinks, and the server recommended passionfruit over strawberry, so that's what I got. I wish I said light ice, because the drink was predominantly ice. I was finished within 3 minutes, which is disappointing for how pricy the drink was. COXINHA DE PATO - 19 Each order came with three duck leg croquettes (shaped like a really round teardrop) which sat on top of some pimenta aioli. These croquettes were so delicious, easily the best bites of our meal so far, with a thin crispy exterior, and smooth, pâté-like texture that was flavorful and rich. The aioli was spicy and creamy, which went well with the croquettes. Yum! I would highly recommend. TORRESMO - 18 This was a small bowl of crispy pork belly topped with some onions and fresh herbs with a generous layer of ramp aioli. While the combination of flavors (fresh and pungent from the garnish and aioli, juicy and savory from the pork belly), it was way too salty. Some of the pork belly wasn't rendered long enough -- the texture was inconsistent between pieces. POLVO - 33 This was charred octopus (came with either two arms or two halves of one arm, couldn't tell) that had three spheres of yucca bolinhos (mashed? yucca fries interior with a crispy thin layer). My friend is not the biggest fan of yucca, but we both agreed it was one of our favorite bites of the entire meal. The octopus was soft with a slight chew, which was the perfect texture, and it was well seasoned. Unfortunately, we didn't really like the pirão sauce that came with it, so we left most of it behind. PICANHA: BLACK ANGUS - 37 The steak was cut into noticeably thin pieces, which we were pretty impressed by. We asked for medium rare, but the end pieces were more like medium or medium-well, which ended up being a bit tough to chew on. The middle pieces were perfectly seared and cooked, with a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness that was juicy and rich. The seasoning was perfect. BROCCOLI RICE - 7 This was more than enough broccoli rice to share between the two of us. I never thought I would enjoy broccoli this much. The rice was green from the broccoli puree, stalks of broccoli pieces were generously mixed in, and elevated the flavor with the pungent garlic pieces. The rice was enjoyable on its own and contained a lot of savory, umami flavors. We were pretty impressed! While the food was delicious, I only give it a 4/5 stars because of how they handle billing customers. There is a 3% employee wellness fee and automatic 20% gratuity. The tax is not 10% of the subtotal, like it should be. It's 10% on top of the subtotal, fee, and gratuity. In total, we paid 35% more on top of our subtotal. This is actually outrageous. Sure, there other DC restaurants doing this, but great to know Cana is no better. read more

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Great spot for some fun Brazilian bar food and drinks! Fun cute vibes here. Our server was kind and attentive. My favorite things were the Romeu e Julieta (Jamaican rum + cream cheese + lemon + guava) cocktail and the FLAN (PUDIM)!!!!! I think about this Brazilian flan often like definitely the most I've had in my life. We also tried the Dadinhos de Tapioca (crispy tapioca with cheese and guava sauce) and Pastel de Camarao (shrimp empanadas). Both were pretty good! Just wished the empanadas had more filling. Want to try the Broccoli Rice next time! read more

A great addition to Adams Morgan! Cana is an awesome cocktail bar and Brazilian restaurant right on 18th St in Adams Morgan with an elegant and classic 70s inspired interior. Their cocktails and food are crafted with care and attention and their service is on point. It is definitely on the pricier side, especially for the area, but in my opinion it is well worth it. read more

Loved the vibe and food at this neighborhood spot in Adam's Morgan. We sat at the chefs counter and watched the cooking process, which gave us some added insight into what to order. The service was friendly and helpful. They set up a tasting flight for us to try some of the varieties of caschaca. The sourdough bread starter was great. $11 is a little absurd for bread, but still worth getting. The steak is a must. It was cooked to perfection. The charred hearts of palm salad was interesting and flavorful. Least fav was the Octopus. It was still good, just not cooked to perfection. Wouldn't get that again. Flan is the only dessert and it was perfect. The food came out extremely fast and all at once. We had anticipated them to at least course out the salad dish. We could have been in and out in 30 minutes if we didn't order dessert or intentionally eat slowly. Would definitely return! read more

Cana - Sourdough bread - Brazilian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I was impressed by Cana. Everything on the menu sounded great; we had a hard time making a choice! We tried Coxinha (duck croquettes, 3 to an order, $19), Polvo (octopus, $33), picanha (black angus steak with farofa, $37), broccoli rice ($7 on online menu, $9 in person), the flan ($10), and drinks like the Cana Classico (classic caipirinha, $16) and Caju Amigo ($17). The food was all delicious... with one exception. But first, the good parts. The duck croquettes had a very nice, light fry on them and were filled with nice ground duck meat and served with delicious aioli with a little spice. The octopus was also great. It was nicely cooked, tender but a little crispy, served with a tomatoey sauce that I liked at first but then found a bit distracting. The steak (medium rare) was also very nicely cooked and seasoned. The flan was great, another highlight. The only letdown was the Broccoli Rice, which was recommended by the waiter. It was pretty bland overall with only some broccoli on top and not mixed throughout, so it was mostly just some green-ish rice and not enough broccoli. Not to mention we were overcharged. Cocktails were good. The space is beautiful with a mix of tables, bar, and chefs counter. We sat at the chefs counter and it was fun to seem them prepare the dishes. Service was good. Prices were on point for the quality and atmosphere but a little high for the portion size. They also add a 3% service charge. read more

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Cana is a cozy restaurant in Adam's Morgan that gives a retro modern twist to Brazilian cuisine. The service was fantastic and our waitress was very helpful with suggestions and mindful of allergies. The food was good and flavorful and the menu options are perfect for sharing. I really enjoyed the lychee caipirinha but it would be nice to get a little more drink and a little less ice. Overall is the perfect spot for a date night or catch with a friend or small group. read more

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We loved everything about this restaurant. The atmosphere is lively, trendy, and welcoming, with vibrant Brazilian music, and warm and friendly staff. The food and drinks were amazing (verified by my half-Brazilian husband) and represented flavors and dishes from all over Brazil. The vinagrete de palmito and dadinhos de tapioca were perfect starters, with refreshing acidity in the salad and the satisfying fruit/cheese combination in the tapioca squares. The peixe cru was wonderful, thinly sliced with well-balanced citrus juices and herbed oil. The camarao and queijo coalho from the grill were full of flavor, with a tasty chili seasoning on the perfectly grilled head-on shrimp and honey and oregano on the cheese. We will definitely be back to try the picanha. The cocktails were exceptional, with my favorite being the picante amarelo (smoky, fruity, with a little pepper). Sitting at the chef's counter, it was really fun to see everything being prepared, and in general, reservations are needed. read more

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Cool spot. Good food, and great drinks. Tends to get a bit crowded so definitely not the place you go to if you want an intimate date, but definitely a cool spot to go to for food and drinks. read more

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As a caipirinha lover I was so excited to try Cana and it did not disappoint! Came for a 10pm reservation on a Friday night -- DEFINITELY make a reservation. This place turns more into a traditional bar around 11:30 but when the kitchen is open its not a standing room kind of place and hard to walk into without a reservation (I've tried without success!). We were seated at the bar after a short wait and were greeted shortly after by our server who was AWESOME! She was so friendly and kind and also really knowledgeable and shared more about cachaça and the popularity of caipirinhas in Brazil. She was also nice enough to let us taste some cachaça on its own to get a better sense of the spirit. The drinks here are freaking phenomenal, especially if youre a cachaça/caipirinha lover. The standard 'cana' drink was incredible but the lychee variation really blew us away. This bar is also FUN! The vibes were right: great Brazilian music and energy with an open kitchen so you can see and smell all the delicious plates. I had an amazing time and would love to come back for dinner. This is the absolute perfect date night spot and great for a girls night too. It is LOUD and I wouldnt recommend a big group as its a fairly small bar/restaurant with mostly bar seating. Definitely the kind of place where you need to shout, especially later in the night with the DJ there. If you come earlier in the night I imagine its a little quieter but if youre looking for a litty/vibey/trending dinner and/or drinks spot, Cana is your place!! Absolutely cannot wait to come back. read more

My first review of 2026, and I'm so glad it's for a spot that is one of the best new places I have tried in a long time. Incredible. They're great for a date night or special occasion, or just a fun time. Most of the negative reviews here (and there aren't many) are from people who didn't make a reservation. As long as you have one, you will be good. We had a reservation at 8:00 and were seated immediately, and once seated, they were very efficient with service and getting us what we ordered. Food, drinks, and ambiance are all top notch. The lights are dim and warm with lots of orange and green tones all over. It's very welcoming, and the music was on point as well. We were coming for food and drinks, so we opted for a chef's table reservation, which is a seat at the counter looking into the small kitchen. We love sitting side by side, so this was perfect for us, but they also have traditional tables and a bar if you prefer. For drinks, we started with the maracuja caipirinha, which is their passionfruit variety. They are known for their caipirinhas, so you really have to try one. It is probably the best we've ever had, tart and fruity but not overly sweet. Well done. We also tried the velho tamarindo. The ingredient list boasts bourbon, cachaca, coconut, tamarind, banana, and cinnamon. Wow. That giant list would normally turn me off, but they helpfully include little drawings of the type of glass it comes in, so I knew it would be a small rocks glass, more akin to an old fashioned than a highball. I love when bars do that. The drink was great, and so unique, an intriguing explosion of flavors while still on the boozy side. Now, the food. So good. The black angus steak is a real standout. It comes sliced thin with a side of toasted flour. Very simple but executed perfectly. The meat is very tender and well seasoned. This is the one dish you cannot miss. We also tried the pastel de camarao - a fried shrimp empanada - and a arroz de brocolis - a green rice with broccolini and crispy garlics. Both were very flavorful, perfect accompaniments with the steak. For two people, that was a good size meal for us, though they have a lot of other options if you want to feast. To end things off we had a second round of drinks. The brazilian coffee is their take on an espresso martini, essentially coffee, coconut, and cachaca. It was served chilled and is very tasty. A great after-dinner drink. It paired great with the quentao, a hot after-dinner drink. That one has port, cognac, vanilla butter which smells so delicious, and a little lemon and pineapple. The drinks were all very unique and perfectly balanced. Bonus points because it was my wife's birthday, and they brought a complimentary flan with a birthday candle. What a way to make a person feel special. They were 10/10 in our books even before then, and it just confirmed that they really care about their customers. read more

Hot spot with great vibes - I wish it was easier to get a reservation at! We tried the passionfruit caipirinha, which in my opinion was just okay. Didn't love the passionfruit seeds in it and there was too much ice that watered it down over time. All the food was very good though. Get the tapioca fritters - I could've eaten a whole plate myself. The waygu was served with the most delicious accompaniment, farofa (toasted cassava flour). It was crunchy, a bit smokey and the best savory counterpart. The broccoli rice was also a favorite that I want to recreate at home. Take or leave the hearts of palm salad. I need to come back to try the flan - it looked so good! read more

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Amazing place!!!! Food/ambiance/service is A+. We shared a variety of starters and larger dishes and every piece was delightful. Will definitely be coming back. read more

I arrived at opening to get on the waitlist and was pleasantly surprised to get a text within an hour. Sitting outside made for a lovely experience--I enjoyed the relaxed vibe and watching people come and go. The vinaigrette and broccoli rice were the highlights for me. The hamachi was good, but the octopus and steak didn't feel worth the price. For dessert, we had the flan, which was nice, and the maracujá caipirinha was my favorite. I haven't experienced the full atmosphere yet (inside or after 11 PM), but I'm looking forward to coming back. read more

Cana - Brazilian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The restaurant itself is small despite the pictures and reviews online. It may have been a bad night.. but it was really busy and we were placed against very loud people. Who occasionally bumped into us ... again the bar was pretty small. The drinks were very good and the presentation was key but the food was a little disappointing. The server was very nice and attentive as she offered us help in dealing with the loud gentleman behind us. The place was nicely decorated and reservations are highly encouraged . The staff themselves were accommodating . The food wasn't bad but it wasn't great . read more

This place is small and loud. Hard to get a table if you're just coming for drinks. Expect to be jostled around and squished by waiters and patrons going back and forth if you're in the small bar area. But the drinks are very tasty. I had a maracuja cocktail and they used fresh passion fruit. My friend had a tamarind and guava drink styled like an old fashion. Reserve ahead if you can. We tried to come on a whim, but it doesn't seem to be that kind of place to just drop in -- unless you want to grin and bear it. Classy, retro interior. I love the aesthetics and vibe if it wasn't so crowded. They usually have a live DJ in the late evening. read more

Cana - Brazilian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Bar Cana serves up delicious food and drinks, with each dish bursting with flavor. The cocktails were equally impressive, well-crafted and refreshing; I felt like I had been transported to the Brazil. However, the portions are definitely on the smaller side (which we knew ahead of time), and considering the price, they feel a bit steep for the size. If you're planning to visit, I'd highly recommend going with a group so you can share multiple dishes and get the full experience without feeling like you're left wanting more. Overall 8 out of 10 for me! read more

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