Bossa Bistro & Lounge — Restaurant in Washington

I have never been so humiliated in my life. I went with my wife at this place for the first time. I guess the bartender stereotypes that people of color don’t tip because I requested a Mojito drink which wasn’t well executed, it tasted like a mixture of club soda, lemon, water and rum. I guess the bartender assumed I wouldn’t know better. I was just curious about the price and she rolled her eyes. I shook it off because I really wanted to enjoy the live band. Next round I approached to a different bartender to order another drink so patiently waiting for her to finish attending other customer before me but the poor customer service with the bar staff apparently can’t be defeated as this other bartender; after having me waiting in line, she attended the person behind me that had just arrived. Thank goodness I had parents that showed me the meaning of manners and how to behave like a gentleman. I was very respectful and polite I did not give in motive to be...

Extremely Disappointed – Poor Management and Hostile Environment

Came here to celebrate a friend’s birthday and had a terrible experience within the first two minutes of arriving. An older woman aggressively approached us, claiming that the area near the stage was “reserved” (despite there being no clear signage). She began yelling, physically touching my friends, and demanding we move. Things escalated quickly with others getting involved, and threats were made—someone even said they’d send my friend to the hospital.

What’s worse is that management did absolutely nothing to address the situation. The only response we received was, “You can go back in once they leave,” which is unacceptable given how serious the confrontation was. There was no sense of control or accountability from the staff.

I will never return, and I would never recommend this place to anyone. No one should feel unsafe or disrespected when trying to enjoy...

A small space with limited seating. But this club is known for the featured bands, so dancing Salsa and Bachata is what you’re going to get! There is an upstairs which opens around 12 midnight and had a pretty good female DJ which I thought was excellent! She played reggeton and a mix of other music. There is an extension to the back where there is a decent sitting area for a less than noisy experience. Let’s talk about the crowd: a mix of young and mature, mostly young hipsters. I came across several rude patrons, who apparently the phrase excuse me is unknown. The bouncer in front is nice and the bartenders were ok. There was only one who seemed to know what she was doing. $10 cover charge for a subpar experience. The crowd is the reason for -2 stars. I’ve been to better...