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Brasero, Chicago, IL

Brasero

4.9
4.9
423 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Manion
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What 423 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

Review summary

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Brasero offers an unforgettable dining experience with "incredible service," "amazing flavors," and a "romantic ambiance." Reviewers rave about the sweet potato, oysters, and wagyu, while the creative drinks and wine list enhance the meal. Perfect for special occasions or a casual night out, this gem will "exceed your expectations."

423 Reviews
  1. Desirée VIP

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great experience at brasero for a celebration of our friend’s milestone. Our server was very attentive and had a lot of good suggestions and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We fully enjoyed our evening at Basero. Food, drinks, service, vibe were all great!
    BraseroResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your 5-star review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and look forward to your next visit. Best, The Team at Brasero

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    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wish menu had more variety. Food was good but small portions

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    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Great flavors, the staff and service put it over the top. Fun wine list too. Recommend!

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  5. Jennifer

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a birthday with a small group and the food and service were amazing! As soon as I set my empty water glass down on the table, the wait staff was already refilling it for me. And the FOOD! Everything we tried was delicious. We had the 48 oz tbone, broccolini, sweet potato, and fried rice. The desserts were delicious too! Highly recommend and we’ll be back.

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  6. Griffin VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff went above and beyond to create a personalized tasting menu for us on our anniversary. We didn’t give them any restrictions and they gave us what they viewed as all the standouts on the menu for a very reasonable price.

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  7. Camila

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant! love the ambiance, food and service. I love that almost the entire menu is GF and they also had some great N/A drinks. Will be back!

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  8. Rachael VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING. Staff, food, service, portions, cocktails and wine.

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  9. Jessica VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, food and cocktails. I love the dark, sexy vibe and upscale, yet approachable feel. The pork shank was the standout dish for this visit. Other hits: endive salad, yellowfin tuna crudo, roasted sweet potato and the pao de queijo. The fried chicken was our least favorite dish. This was my second time dining at Brasero. The food was even better than my first visit, but the service was not. After taking our initial drink order, our waiter only checked in once. We had to keep flagging him down to order more drinks and food. Frustrating, but didn't completely ruin our night. This place could be great if they nail the service.

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  10. RamsayM

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time dining at Brasero and it did not disappoint. It was a Friday night and the restaurant was busy and fun, our waitress was amazing also and give us great recommendations. I can’t wait to go back.

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FAQs

Brasero is rated 4.9 stars by 423 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Google Map for Brasero

1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-5009

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Manion
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