Brasero

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4.8

361 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

12 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 88 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem

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.

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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
Area
West Town
Cross Street
Between Wood and Paulina
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Indoor Fireplace

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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

What 361 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Chicago / Illinois
Contemporary American
Chicago
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Brasero offers an exceptional dining experience in a beautifully decorated setting. Known for its "outstanding food" and "amazing service," visitors rave about the diverse menu featuring standout dishes like Wagyu beef, moqueca, and coconut soft serve. The ambiance is lively yet comfortable, making it perfect for special occasions or casual outings. Highly recommended for a memorable meal!

361 Reviews

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M
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
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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Liz
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined today
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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Matt
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
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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RondaP
Las Vegas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Furqan
VIP
Des Moines
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience. Thank you so much to Chef Adam and the entire staff for a great birthday celebration!
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Neal
VIP
Chicago
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff and team here make you feel like a VIP at every turn. The food is next level amazing, but the service is something that you don’t generally get at a place where the food can hold the hype on its own. Get the prawns!
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Adeola
VIP
Atlanta Metro
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice restaurant. Service was good and food portions were just right.
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Seth
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely extraordinary. Bold, bright, brilliant flavors. Thank you for a spectacular dinner.
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Michael
Orlando
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My second time here, made to feel even more special than the first. The wait staff was, knowledgeable, prompt, attentive, professional and friendly. When asked for a suggestion, the selections were spot on. When asked for a personal opinion, they made answered insightfully with the customer in mind. And I can not speak enough of the GM Anna, who delightfully visited our table multiple times to make sure everything was perfect. The vibrant flavors compliment the subtly jubilant atmosphere and its five star staff. Good music, not so loud to drown out a conversation, yet not so quiet to uncomfortably hear the next table over. The lighting is easy on the eyes, but not too dark. And the creative cocktails are made with precision and care. Everything about this place exemplifies the joys of dining out. It is now my go-to restaurant to bring friends, dates, business dinners, etc. I cant wait to return.
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Shelby
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service - can’t wait to go back
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Brasero is rated 4.8 stars by 361 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 booking

2 people

12 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 88 times today

1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-5009

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Wood and Paulina
Area
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
Indoor Fireplace

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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Brasero

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Dining areas

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Pão De Queijo

Salmon Ceviche

Quail

Hokkaido Scallop Crudo

Grilled Prawns

Roasted Squash

Sides

Paulista Pork Fried Rice

Grilled and Chilled Broccolini

Coal Roasted Sweet Potato

Mains

Moqueca

Wagyu Picanha

Whole Grilled Branzino

Grilled Young Chicken

Braised Pork Shank

Desserts

Coconut Soft Serve

Passionfruit Semifreddo

Chocolate Banana Budino

What 361 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Brasero restaurant rated?

Does Brasero offer gift cards?

Is Brasero currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card