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Brasero, Chicago, IL

Brasero

4.9
4.9
369 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 51 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
Named by Robb Report as one of the Top 10 Best New Restaurants in the country, Brasero combines South American passion with midwestern grit and brings Chef John Manion's talent for wood-fired Latin cooking to West Town’s bustling restaurant row. This sultry 120-seater draws inspiration from across Latin America, honed through Manion’s decades of experience. Think flame- roasted, whole young chickens slicked with garlic-chili oil, steaks cooked over an open fire alongside chimichurri, and moqueca teeming with clams, shrimp & Mahi Mahi with coconut-scented rice—all washed down with quenching caipirinhas, locally brewed, Latin-inspired beer and 100 bottles of wine under 100 dollars.

For parties of 6-10, enjoy our Family Style Hearth Experience!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, South American, Contemporary Latin
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (872) 342-2079
  • Website
    https://www.braserochicago.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John Manion
  • Private party facilities
    For private event inquiries, please email reservations@braserochicago.com
  • Location
    1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-5009
  • Neighbourhood
    West Town
  • Cross Street
    Between Wood and Paulina
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wine
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  • Pão De Queijo

    Truffle Catupiry Cheese, Apple Butter

    • Salmon Ceviche

      Black Garlic Leche De Tigre, Charred Tropea Salsa, Avocado Puree, House Made Plantain Chips

      • Quail

        Brazilian Fried Quail, Okra, Chiles, Pickled Pepper Aioli

        • Hokkaido Scallop Crudo

          Black Lime Aioli, Aguachile Coconut Water, Okinawa Sweet Potato, Puffed Rice

          • Grilled Prawns

            Charred Green Onion Salsa, Malagueta Puree, Brazilian Chile Crisp

            • Roasted Squash

              Tempura Kabocha, Pine Nut Gremolata, Brown Butter Honey, Clothbound Cheddar

              Sides

              • Paulista Pork Fried Rice

                Pure porky goodness

                • Grilled and Chilled Broccolini

                  Smoked Broccoli Caesar, Sherry Vinaigrette, Candied Brazil Nuts, Pecorino

                  • Coal Roasted Sweet Potato

                    Catupiry Cheese, Hot Honey, Fried Pumpkin Seed, Peanut Crunchies

                    Mains

                    • Moqueca

                      Shrimp, Clams, Mahi-Mahi, Coconut Broth, Dende Fried Nuts, Cilantro, Akahoshi Ramen Noodles

                      • Wagyu Picanha

                        Brasero Salt, Chimichurri, Vinagrete

                        • Whole Grilled Branzino

                          Marinated Grapes and Red Onions, Fried Garlic, Champagne Vinaigrette

                          • Grilled Young Chicken

                            Molho De Alho, Chilli Confit, Chicken Salt, House Hot Sauce

                            • Braised Pork Shank

                              Smoked Ibérico Pork Belly, Feijoada Risotto, Pork Au Jus, Apple and Herb Salad

                              Desserts

                              • Coconut Soft Serve

                                • Passionfruit Semifreddo

                                  • Chocolate Banana Budino

                                    Dulce de Leche, Pretzel 'Nilla Wafer Crumble, Thai Banana, Whipped Cream, Smoked Maldon

                                    Last updated: December 14, 2024

                                    What 369 people are saying

                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                    4.9
                                    4.9 based on recent ratings
                                    • 4.8Food
                                    • 4.8Service
                                    • 4.9Ambience
                                    • 4.4Value

                                    Noise • Moderate

                                    Loved For

                                    • Chicago / Illinois

                                      Contemporary American

                                    • Chicago

                                      Contemporary American

                                    Review summary

                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                    Brasero in Chicago offers an extraordinary dining experience with "bold, bright, brilliant flavors" that consistently impress guests. The service is "next level amazing," making diners feel "like a VIP." Highlights include the "spectacular" pork shank, tuna crudo, and creative cocktails. Its inviting atmosphere and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

                                    369 Reviews

                                    1. Renee

                                      VIP

                                      Chicago

                                      6 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      6 reviews

                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Everything was absolutely incredible! I will dream of this meal. You HAVE to get the Branzino it was out of this world. Such a beautiful space too!

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                                    2. Gina

                                      VIP

                                      Chicago

                                      7 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      7 reviews

                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 4
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Had amazing dishes here- prawns, pork shank and whole branzino were all expertly prepared and standout flavors. Decor, atmosphere was elegantly casual. Will be back!

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                                    3. Sarah

                                      VIP

                                      Chicago

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Warm, dimly lit, cozy restaurant with great service and delicious food. Portions are commensurate with the price - you will have leftovers because you’ll want to try everything. Great for dates or groups. We shared the pão de queijo, roasted squash, whole grilled branzino and pork rice.

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                                    4. Andrew

                                      Chicago

                                      3 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      3 reviews

                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Incredible service, atmosphere and food. Thank you so much for a great evening!

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                                    5. Tama

                                      VIP

                                      Cincinnati

                                      5 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      5 reviews

                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Service was wonderful, we had a large party and they were really attentive and kind. Food was delicious as always!

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                                    6. Monika

                                      Chicago

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      The staff are very attentive and the food is phenomenal! It’s certainly on the pricier side for West Town but the dishes are sizable and certainly best for a more family style way of eating, which I appreciate. Would definitely come back!

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                                    7. M

                                      VIP

                                      Chicago

                                      5 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      5 reviews

                                      Dined on January 12, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Great ambiance, creative and delicious food, incredible service. We chose Brasero to celebrate birthdays and had a wonderful meal! Autumn, our server, was great! And Alex, the sommelier, is knowledgeable, personable and approachable. Thank you to the Brasero team for such a delightful evening!

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                                    8. Matt

                                      Chicago

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined on January 12, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Everything about this visit was fantastic! The service, the ambiance, the drinks and especially the food. Our server Dane was fantastic, guiding us on the highlights of the menu and wine list, including giving us samples of the wines to ensure that we liked them. The rest of the staff was great as well! Every dish we tried was delicious - the grilled chicken, grilled oysters and pan seared mushrooms topped the list. I can't wait to go back and try more of their dishes - especially the seafood stew with ramen noodles!

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                                    9. Liz

                                      Chicago

                                      1 review

                                      4.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined on January 12, 2025

                                      1. Overall 4
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Service was great. Starters and drinks great. Main courses were ok.

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                                    10. RondaP

                                      Las Vegas

                                      9 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      9 reviews

                                      Dined on January 11, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      I was celebrating my birthday and everyone from the hostess to the waitress was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and the restaurant was so comfortable. I highly recommend this restaurant. The food was delicious.

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                                    FAQs

                                    Brasero is rated 4.9 stars by 369 OpenTable diners.

                                    Brasero does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                    Make a reservation

                                    2 people
                                    7:00 p.m.
                                    Booked 51 times today
                                    Google Map for Brasero

                                    1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-5009

                                    Dining areas

                                    Additional information

                                    • Cross Street
                                      Between Wood and Paulina
                                    • Neighbourhood
                                      West Town
                                    • Hours of Operation
                                      Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                    • Price
                                      $31 to $50
                                    • Cuisines
                                      Contemporary American, South American, Contemporary Latin
                                    • Dining style
                                      Casual Dining
                                    • Dress code
                                      Business Casual
                                    • Parking details
                                      Street Parking
                                    • Payment Options
                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                    • Executive Chef
                                      John Manion
                                    • Additional
                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wine
                                    • Website
                                      https://www.braserochicago.com/
                                    • Phone number
                                      (872) 342-2079
                                    • Private party facilities
                                      For private event inquiries, please email reservations@braserochicago.com
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