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Brasero, Chicago, IL

Brasero

4.9
4.9
406 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • Neighborhood
    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 406 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 a captivating dining experience with "phenomenal" food and "amazing" service. Perfect for special occasions, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Guests rave about the "outstanding" flavors, particularly the Branzino, pork shank, and creative cocktails. Its attentive staff ensures a memorable visit, making Brasero a must-try destination.

                                    406 Reviews

                                    1. Tamara

                                      Chicago

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Autumn did a wonderful job! Very engaged in our experience and overall wonderful celebration for my mom’s birthday. Food was delicious!!

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                                    2. jenna

                                      VIP

                                      Chicago

                                      6 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      6 reviews

                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 3
                                      4. Ambience 3
                                      Food was great - don’t sleep on the fried chicken and dessert. Service was rushed. We had staff repeatedly attempt to take our plates even when we were clearly not done. The sides are a little pricey but delicious.

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                                    3. Joe

                                      VIP

                                      Chicago

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Excellence overall. Great advice on wine & food. Fantastic experience!

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                                    4. Rick

                                      VIP

                                      Chicago

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Wonderful new place for us to try out. The staff are incredible, friendly, efficient and professional. All the dishes were very flavorful. Large portions and easy to share with the table. A little more pricey than some other places but definitely worth the trip. In my top ten list for Chicago.

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                                    5. Marina

                                      VIP

                                      Chicago

                                      22 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      22 reviews

                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Everything just perfect ( don’t even know what to add) Food delicious , amazing service

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                                    6. Ryan

                                      Chicago

                                      1 review

                                      3.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined on February 15, 2025

                                      1. Overall 3
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 1
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      While we loved the ambiance and the food, the service was lacking. Understandably, it was a busy weekend night but if a manager has to check in twice to see if we’ve had orders taken and our server rushed us to put in our entire food order the first time he stopped by. Of course, we were ready to do that, considering it took 20 minutes for our server to stop by in the first place. It was disappointing because reservations came in after us, and we felt so rushed in such a nice space.

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                                    7. BrooklynnS

                                      Chicago

                                      1 review

                                      5.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined on February 15, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Amazing food and service. Will definitely be back!

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                                    8. Reginald

                                      Houston

                                      1 review

                                      5.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined on February 15, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 4
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Beautiful restaurant and the food was good, but requires a unique palate to enjoy. Will be back as soon as I’m done traveling around the world trying different foods.

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                                    9. Nathan

                                      VIP

                                      Chicago

                                      4 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      4 reviews

                                      Dined on February 14, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      My wife and 4 of our friends dined here and we couldn’t have been happier with everything! The food was delicious, drinks were tasty and the service was impeccable. My wife has allergies to certain foods and our waiter worked with the chef’s staff to modify the menu for her! We definitely will be going back.

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                                    10. joey

                                      VIP

                                      Chicago

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined on February 14, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      10/10 absolutely incredible experience all around. The staff was extremely nice and the food was next level. Highly recommend the branzino. And do not skip to coconut soft serve. It had us feeling like we were on a tropical vacation in the middle of winter.

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                                    Brasero is rated 4.9 stars by 406 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 PM
                                    Booked 42 times today
                                    Google Map for Brasero

                                    1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-5009

                                    Dining areas

                                    Additional information

                                    • Cross street
                                      Between Wood and Paulina
                                    • Neighborhood
                                      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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