This place is A-OK! I was contemplating giving it 4 stars but the scene is getting a bit dated. They need to spruce it up or something. It's just sorta there now. But don't get me wrong, every time I go here I enjoy myself - but I make sure I have a good group to go with. You do see some regulars but that's just the type of place that it is. I like that you get a mixed crowd, no one too young and most of the people that seem to frequent this joint are in there late 20's, 30's, and 40's.
It can get a bit pricey if you have a tab open and aren't thinking about what your drinking and how much the drinks are. The drinks are made reasonably well, by that I mean they have enough alcohol in them so that you don't have to wonder why you just paid $10 for ice, water, and a splash of alcohol.
Back in the day Bossa Nova was a novel idea for this town, but now with all these upscale bars/lounges and restaurants opening they may have to reinvent themselves somehow.
All in all a fun place to hang out. One thing I noticed is that there is a gap between when it's jumping. Right after work is good b/c you get the happy hour peeps, but then it seems to clear out after 7:30 PM and then it picks back up around 10:30 PM...maybe it was just the night that I went, but I have a feeling that this is the norm.