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    Cana

    4.4 (88 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
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    Outdoor seating

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    Pork belly
    Jay L.

    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.

    Lamb
    Mike A.

    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.

    Sarah P.

    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.

    Tash B.

    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!

    Interior
    Michael H.

    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!

    Pastel de bacalhau (left), queijo coalho (right)
    Manasa P.

    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.

    Mary H.

    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.

    Hamachi crudo...so well balanced with acid and sweet
    Bernie P.

    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.

    Entrance
    Kelly M.

    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.

    Austin G.

    "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.

    Steak and tapioca ball
    Camilla Y.

    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.

    Cocktails
    Jill S.

    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.

    Braziliano
    Sean R.

    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.

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