Any insider tips for Casa Ipanema?

Book around an event at the Biltmore and linger at the bar for post-dinner DJ sets.

What should I order at Casa Ipanema?

Picanha, tomahawk ribeye, Shrimp A La Casserole.

When should I visit Casa Ipanema?

Prime-time weekend dinners for full music-and-lighting effect.

Who should go to Casa Ipanema?

Diners chasing steak with cocktails, music, and scene.

Any insider tips for Malbec Arts District?

Plan to share a tomahawk and pair it with Malbec by the glass.

What should I order at Malbec Arts District?

Bife de Chorizo, Ojo de Bife ribeye, Asado de Tira.

When should I visit Malbec Arts District?

Weekend dinners or golden-hour patio for best energy.

Who should go to Malbec Arts District?

Steak lovers wanting wood-fired cuts in Arts District.

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#1 Casa Ipanema

8.3

$$ Financial District

Vibes: Girls Night Out Approved Date Night Magic Trendy Table Hotspots Happy Hour Hotspots

Opened in early 2025 inside the historic Millennium Biltmore, Casa Ipanema brings a high-energy, steak-forward Brazilian Latin concept to Downtown. Picanha, tomahawk, and wagyu steaks share the stage with seafood and tropical plates, framed by house music, cocktails, and lush décor built for nights out.

Must-Try Dishes: Picanha Steak, Tomahawk Bone-In Ribeye, Shrimp A La Casserole

What makes it special: Brazilian-led steak and seafood house blending picanha and tomahawk cuts with tropical cocktails and clubby downtown energy.

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#2 Malbec Arts District

8.1

$$$ Arts District

Vibes: Date Night Magic Group Dining Gatherings Outdoor Dining Oasis Trendy Table Hotspots

Malbec’s Arts District outpost is an Argentinean steakhouse where wood-fired ribeye, skirt steak, and tomahawk cuts anchor a refined but relaxed dining room. The menu leans steak-forward with South American wines, making it a go-to for date nights and small groups who want serious beef without white-tablecloth stiffness.

Must-Try Dishes: Bife de Chorizo 16oz New York Steak, Ojo de Bife Ribeye, Asado de Tira Short Ribs

What makes it special: Argentinean, grill-focused steakhouse from a long-running Pasadena-born concept.

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