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Brasero, Chicago, IL

Brasero

4.9
4.9
411 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 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
  • 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
  • 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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What 411 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brasero shines with "incredible service" and "amazing food," offering a cozy atmosphere perfect for celebrations. Highlights include the branzino and coconut soft serve. While some find it pricey, most agree it's "worth the trip" for its unique Latin-inspired dishes. Excellent for date nights or group outings with a "friendly, efficient" staff.

411 Reviews
  1. Phan

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service by our server! The food & drink was delicious! We ordered scallops, grilled shrimp, and oyster for appetizers. The pork shank to share as entree! Loved the free dessert for b day celebration made my best friend felt so special!

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  2. Veronica

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such yummy food! Had the best birthday dinner here. Don’t skip dessert!

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  3. Niki

    VIP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner at Brasero! Our party shared a few dishes on the menu and they were all pretty spectacular. The Pao De Queijo was maybe the only one I’d skip- we didn’t love the super chewy/ mochi like texture from the tapioca flour, but it was interesting to try. The scallop aguachile was to die for, pork rice was delicious, but the showstoppers were the whole Branzino and the Coconut broth ramen. OH MY GOD, they were just such amazing and unique flavor combos on both. I personally love seafood, but my friends took some convincing to shy away from the red meat options here. But after one taste of the fish, I got an immediate “this is the best fish I’ve ever had in my life”, and honestly I wish we had saved some bread to soak up the coconut broth from the soup. Really great experience, staff was amazingly friendly and accommodating (helped us course out with a dairy allergy as well), and desserts were delicious too. Would absolutely make a return trip!

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  4. Mindy

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular food! Gorgeous space! Mediocre inattentive service… Will still be back. Fingers crossed for better service 🤞

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  5. Tamara

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days 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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  6. jenna

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days 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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  7. Joe

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  8. Rick

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    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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  9. Marina

    VIP

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    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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  10. Jodi

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food Loved our dinner birthday celebration! Couldn’t have been better!

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FAQs

Brasero is rated 4.9 stars by 411 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 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
  • Phone number
    (872) 342-2079
  • Private party facilities
    For private event inquiries, please email reservations@braserochicago.com
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