I'd been told to check out brasero a few times and was curious to see what was so good here! I will say the main entrees are a bit pricey and nothing caught our eye for the mains so we ended up getting a few appetizers to try out! We got the pao de quejo, grilled oysters, grilled prawns, and tuna crudo. The cheese bread was good, who doesn't like bread?? The grilled oysters were also worth a try too but only comes with 4! The grilled prawns were a bit overcooked and wasn't the best so I guess those could be a hit or miss! It was hard to peel the shells off since it was overcooked. Could def see this spot being nice for date night if the menu piques your interest!! read more

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Went for a birthday celebration so cost was less important. The ambiance is greats for private dinners. The lamps on the table allow you to see the food well without being blinding and kept the mood cozy. The music was fun but not too loud. Service was amazing. The server was attentive. Helped suggest the order of courses based on what we were interested in. They cleared off plates often for each entree since the table space was limited. The dishes all came out hot and fresh. Everything was cooked perfectly. Meat was tender. The balance of fresh, sharp vinaigrettes and fatty meats was in every dish. The only issue I had was there were parts that were too salty. The branzino fish skin has parts that were salted a bit too heavily. The vinaigrettes also seemed a bit over salted. The pork shank had a bit too much salt on the salad and outer parts of the roasted meat. It made it hard to enjoy the great texture of the meat inside with the feijoada risotto. The appetitizers ended up being my favorites. The yuca fries were crispy outside and fluffy inside. The dipping sauce was refreshing. The pão was soft and a good chewy texture. The pairing of apple sauce and truffle cream was surprisingly great. The sweetness of the apple balanced the pungent taste of the truffle. The quail dish also fun to eat. They provided wipes so that we could go in with our hands. Seasoned well with plenty of textures. read more

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Absolutely beautiful restaurant! Walking in we were agreed at warmly and seated promptly. We came right at the top of happy hour and so glad we did. The restaurant has a beautiful menu for dinner but we ate at the bar for happy hour. The food and the drinks were delicious. Price was common for the area; not cheap but not downtown prices. The oysters were my favorite along with the variety of drinks lol. I do have to come back for dinner but this is a great place to start tonight or date night. read more

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We do a monthly dinning club and a friend chose this place. While this place is on the pricey side, it is totally worth it. There were five of us and we opted to do the 4 course menu for 120$ per person which was absolutely worth it. Keep in mind the menu is not vegetarian friendly. However pescatarians will not leave hungry. The service was great and our waitress was able to answer all our questions and provide some great suggestions. This is a great place to bring a date or a small group of friends to catch up. From the appetizers to the main event and desert. Everything was very delicious. We got to try all their desserts and were actually surprised because we thought we'd only get one or two to share for the whole table. read more

Great ambiance but the food was extremely underwhelming. Tell me why the best thing we ate was the pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread)? Chewy, warm, and cheesy, and came with delicious jam and cheese spreads. The endive salad was also solid, with sweet and acidic flavors that worked well together. The pork shank was extremely underwhelming, lacking in flavor and tenderness. For dessert we got the chocolate budino, which was reminiscent of the dirt pudding cups I had as a child, ha. Our waiter also disappeared after taking our order. Overall, great vibes but food was disappointing :( read more

Brasero - Pork shank and endive salad - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Absolutely love the food and service here! Our waiter recommended the passion fruit dessert which i cannot recommend enough! Its almost like a cheesecake but not as rich, the tangy flavor is so delicious and perfect sweetness got me finishing the whole dessert. They also have great drinks. Food are delicious. I Absolutely loved the seafood noodles and the sweet potato. The restaurant itself have cute ambiance which is good as a date spot. Everything was lovely I cannot recommend them enough! read more

Loved the ambience of this spot, for a change there were so many servers and the service was pretty quick and efficient. For apps I really enjoyed the himachi crudo and the pao, although it was very dense I liked the truffle butter. The fried chicken was alright, could skip ordering that. I'm usually not a sweet potato fan however this might change my opinion. The honey and cream on top added a lot of flavor to it. For mains I enjoyed the noodle dish, the small portion was good enough for two people and had a couple of prawns, mussels and fish. Very creamy broth I would've liked more spice to it. The old fashion cocktail was perfect, I would come back to try some more dishes read more

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Great dining experience. Our server was kind and helpful throughout the night. It was busy so make sure to make a reservation. Food was tasty and very filling. I love the vibe here and I would definitely return. read more

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I went here with another person on a Friday evening. It's such a cute place. The staff was attentive and helpful with their dish recommendations. I'll be coming back to try other dishes! Drinks: we ordered a draft beer and the moolah cocktail. It wasn't anything special Food: - Salmon ceviche: this was my favorite dish. Flavorful in every bite and worth the price - plantain chips - simple and perfectly salted. Received a generous portion - grilled oysters: I would recommend ordering this - Chicken - the chicken was smaller than expected, even when I saw photos/reviews beforehand. The meat was tender but was expecting more flavor. Loved the white sauce Not sure what the mixup was but they provided the tuna crudo on the house to us. - tuna crudo: refreshing but not as exciting as the salmon ceviche. If you're looking for something more subtle and your other dishes are more flavorful, the waitress recommended ordering this Dessert - chocolate banana budino: the salt was too overpowering read more

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We came here for a date night happy hour and sat at the bar to take advantage of the great deals. Service at the bar was great, and the restaurant is beautiful and not too loud either so the ambiance was really nice. We ordered: -the upright pineapple cocktail: super refreshing with a nice Smokey kick -grilled oysters, grilled prawns: both very flavorful and great apps to start with -petite endive salad: actually not that petite which was amazing for the hh deal! A lot of dressing though so next time I'd ask for it lighter or on the side -ribs: so flavorful and tender -steak and yuca fries: so deliciously tender and good quality meat, yuca fries loaded were scrumptious and tasty read more

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Nice food but super rushed and crazy 23.5% auto gratuity. The food was very good - steaks were cooked nicely and the sides were excellent (sweet potato side was the highlight). That being said, the service was super rushed. We asked our server if we could put our apps in first and order mains later. She refused and said it's their policy to have entire order in one go (assuring us she'd space it out and wouldn't rush us). The first three dishes all came out together 2 mins later... We then asked if she could hold the rest until we gave the green light. She begrudgingly agreed but kept stopping by every 5 minutes (clearly annoyed) asking if they could start the mains. In the end we gave up and consented. I understand restaurants want to flip tables but when you're paying over $150 a head, you expect to be given the time to enjoy your meal. They also include an automatic 20% gratuity because we were a "large table" of 5 people! Plus a 3.5% "admin fee". I've seen auto gratuity for truly large parties, but for 5 people is crazy. We spent over $200 on wine meaning we paid $50 gratuity for them to uncork two bottles! Shame as the food was good, but we won't be back due to the above read more

I needed a good new restaurant to celebrate my partner's birthday and did some perusing on Yelp and came across Braseros. I was able to book a reservation for 3 for the same day, this past Friday night, which was great! When we arrived, we were warmly greeted and welcomed into the dining area with ambient lighting. The dining room was full, which is usually a good sign! We settled in and started off with 2 appetizers; the grilled oysters and the heirloom tomato salad. The table fell silent as we savored the light, refreshing combination of flavors of the salad, and the delicious richness of the oysters. (We did not get pictures of those) For our main entrees, my partner chose the whole fried fish, I chose the grilled young chicken, and our friend chose the 12 oz wagyu picanha and we decided to share. What ended up happening though was we each shared about one bite with each other and were enraptured with our own selections so much we didn't even mind! Our friend literally had a moment with every bite of the wagyu! My partner said his fish was the best meal he has had in quite some time! The flavors were amazing in both dishes! My chicken was pretty good. I wouldn't say I was as in love as they were with their meals, but no complaints about my chicken. We also ordered sides: the yuka was incredible, the grilled sweet corn was flavorful and had a variety of textures, and the coal roasted sweet potato was tender and melted in our mouths. To finish off our birthday celebration, we had 2 delicious desserts; one was the sorbet and the other was a mango dessert and they were both quite amazing and deliciously unique and flavorful! The food experience exceeded our expectations and the service was great! The only caveat to this memorable evening that we all noted was the noise level in the restaurant. It is extremely loud and conversation is difficult without feeling like you are speaking kind of loudly. Overall a wonderful birthday dinner. read more

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I've been here twice now and both times were great. Service is excellent. The first time I did not have a reservation and the staff were very accommodative, even during Restaurant Week when they were very busy. They make a good caipirinha. Give that a try. Brazilian fried chicken and the picanha were my favorites. Sweet potato was up there too. Make sure to get dessert. read more

Brasero - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The best bowl of ramen you will ever have! Shrimp was grilled and smokey, coconut broth is creamy & nutty, fish is tender, & clams pull it all together! Service was impeccable! Can't wait to go back! read more

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I really really loved brasero. The vibes were great!- think beatnik/Bambola like. We went there for my friend's birthday and the service was great! Everyone was super attentive. We got a few things and shared! Loved their surf and turf we also had their sword fish. We also had several rounds of drinks- which were all great. We will be back! read more

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Bad value for Restaurant Week in my opinion. They're at the highest price point and they provide sample-sized dishes for that menu. Not sure if they are making people want to return. Yes, tasty, but leaving a sour taste when paying the bill. I'd say they should've done the $45 price point for what they are expediting from the kitchen. read more

4 of us guys shared the following dishes: 12 oz Wagyu Picanha Grilled Young Chicken - Molho De Alho, Chili Confit, Chicken Salt, Brasero Hot Sauce Coal-Roasted Sweet Potato - Catupiry Cheese, Hot Honey, Fried Pumpkin Seed, Peanut Crunchies FEIJOADA RISOTTO - Black Beans, Bomba Rice, Linguica, Bacon GRILLED OYSTERS - Citrus Garlic Butter, Finger Lime. Plantain-Cashew Crumble GRILLED QUAIL - Brasero Hot Sauce Green Garlic Green Goddess, Chickpeas, Crispy Chicken Skin Shares: The butter and citrus flavors were overwhelming and took over the grilled oyster. Quail was basically tasty buffalo wings. Sides: Sweet Potato and Risotto were also tasty. Mains: Picanha was cooked medium rare but wasn't particularly memorable. Chicken was crispy and tender. I like the 3 sides/sauces both meats came with. The meal was good for the most part but quality and quantity for price wasn't it, specifically the meats. We were all hungry afterwards but didn't want to buy more dishes. Service was good and there's a good amount of seating for small to large groups. read more

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Must visit in Chicago! Every dish was amazing, service and ambiance were top notch! I can't wait to make it back here again! The sweet potato dish was delicious read more

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This was my fourth time here. First for brunch. Gorgeous restaurant! Sat by the window this time. Spacious seating. I'd give my pineapple, orange, prickly pear juice 10/10. Shrimp & crab ceviche 6/10. Yummy, crispy plantain chips. The ceviche was more like a salsa without a lot of shrimp or crab in it. My frittata was small. 1/10. Flavorless & rubbery. The sauce drizzle & greens made it a bit better. My husband had chicken & waffles. 6/10 The waffles needed to be cut with a steak knife. The center was chewy & rubbery. Chicken was good. The service was good. So far, our first visit was the best. The second time, we ordered 4 plates & they completely forgot one of our dishes. It took forever for anyone to come over to us. They said, do you still want it? Yes! It was a main entree after a salad & appetizers. The food at that visit was missing a couple ingredients. I'm planning on giving them another chance. Just not for brunch. For the price, there are many better options nearby. read more

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The food and service were great. The place was dimly lit and had a cozy vibe to it. Nice place overall minus the drops of wine that was left on my table and utensil as I sat down at my table. We had the grilled oysters, broccolini as a side and the surf & turf dish as our entree. The steak was delectable; so flavorful and the tender with the right amount of fat and a nice char on the outside. I'm not a fan of oysters but I tried them and the buttery sauce they were in made it worth trying. read more

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Came here for my birthday and I was not disappointed! Quality- the fries are delicious. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and the chimchuri sauce they give adds a touch of tangyness. The quail is cooked well-not dry at all. The skin was seasoned and crispy. The bread was buttery and sweet. It is a great appetizer. The fish was my personal favorite. The meat fell off the bones and didn't have the "fishy" taste most fish has. It's also got some great mango sauce on it. The pork dish is excellent as well. It's a bit on the saltier side but the cook on it was excellent. Everything I had here was great. No complaints. Quantity- a bit expensive but worth the price given it's a nice Brazilian steak house. Atmosphere- the tables are a bit too close to each other. Otherwise good. Service- very fast and attentive servers read more

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I brought my best friend here for her birthday. We found free street parking very nearby. We were immediately sat upon arrival and began with a round of drinks. The restaurant was dimly lit and moderately quiet. I had the Moolah and she had a margarita. I really enjoyed my cocktail, it was refreshing. We then ordered the Grilled Oysters and the Grilled Prawns. Both were very delicious and we could've had more! For entrees, we both got the Grilled Half Lobster. We also added a side of the Coal Roasted Sweet Potato and Grilled and Chilled Broccolini. We LOVED the lobster and favorited the broccolini. Everything was amazing just kind of small portions for the prices. read more

Food - so many flavors. Every dish perfectly executed and the menu changes just slightly with the season. As a pescatarian I can still leave happy and full. Don't sleep on the Cesar broccolini side. Service - extremely attentive and kind. Ambiance - lively and warm. Loud enough for a vibe but not so you can't have a nice conversation read more

Brasero - Bone in steak. Broccolini on the bottom. Ramen dish on the right. Had the prawns on the side. Big enough to share with 2-3 ppl. - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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To preface this follow-up review, the Brasero team reached out after my first review to come back to give them a second try. This review will go over that experience. When we arrived, we were greeted by the assistant general manager Trevor and coincidentally seated right next to where we sat the first time. Once seated, our server Dwayne swung by and took our drink orders and proceeded to do a tasting menu style experience where we could sample a variety of dishes and we had our picks of the mains. As far as service goes, Dwayne went above and beyond as a server. He was attentive, informative, and very friendly! Our plates were switched out regularly between rounds, water refilled, and tables getting a pass through wipe which was a nice touch. The space like before is still beautifully decorated with the highlight being the open kitchen where you can see the back of house at working on the charcoal grill. Now as far as food goes, here's the rundown... Drinks: - N/A Bartender's Choice Mocktail: This was guava forward with some a nice lightness to it from the Yerba Mate Soda. We also ordered the Caipirinha and Moolah. My SIL and brother both seemed to enjoy it. Seemed like the Caipirinha was very citrus forward and the Moolah was their take on a Moscow mule (I'm currently dry so this is just second-hand). Share plates: - Pão de queijo: Really nice snack to start. Found the bread to be extra bouncy (we love great gluten development) and especially enjoyed the truffle catupiry cheese spread with it. Made a good combo when mixed with apple butter. Would recommend for sure! - Grilled Oysters: Very garlic forward with nice texture of the plantain-cashew crumble. I prefer grilled over raw oysters so this hit. - Grilled Prawns: Well cooked, I really liked the smokey char grilled flavor of the prawns. Like wok hei! - Hokkaido Scallop Crudo: This was served after the above three. I found it really nice "freshener" type dish with all the acid components. - Kavroy Salmon Ceviche: Really enjoyed the hearty chunks of salmon. The house made plantain chips were also great. I do feel like they were a bit flimsy to scoop up anything substantial from the ceviche. Still, one of my favs! Mains: - Noodles: I know moqueca stew is a Brazilian dish, but I do feel like anytime you use coconut milk in a stew or curry, it just wounds up tasting like a Thai curry. Which is nothing wrong with! Found it super flavorful and reminiscent to a Khao soi loaded with seafood. My critique for this dish though is the noodles, despite using Akahoshi ramen noodles, didn't feel as bouncy as I was hoping. In fact, it felt a smidge overcooked. I do maybe have recency bias though since I had Akahoshi literally the day before so I'm sure their noodles were a bit fresher and also... that's all they do. I'm not sure I'd necessarily recommend this dish for the price point though if I had to single out a dish. - Braised Pork Shank: Really beautiful pork shank served with all the fixings (including more pork belly!!). I did really enjoy the smokey pork belly. The pork shank did have bits that felt a bit dry, but still quite tender throughout. The risotto and salad served along it were a great compliment! Sides: - Coal-Roasted Sweet Potato: Enjoyed how they incorporated the cheese with the sweet potato and then finished it off with a creme brûlée torched type finish. It was definitely very rich though. I enjoyed it! - Grilled and chilled broccolini: Sleeper dish for me. I did like a nice cold salad dish as a side. If you like caesar salad and always wondered what it'd taste like with something other than romaine lettuce... well this is the dish for you. Desserts: - Coconut soft serve: I'm a sucker for coconut and soft serve! So it was always going to be a winner for me. Liked the copious amounts of shredded coconut flakes on it... hot fudge doesn't hurt either. - Passion Fruit Semifreddo: Really refreshing dish if you're looking for something fruity instead of creamy for dessert. I liked the rice puff and slivered almonds (?) included with it. Lots of great texture. - Budino: My favorite dessert. Banana forward with this dessert. The nila wafer crumble had me feeling nostalgic. It reminded me of a Cristina Tosi Compost Cookie with how they incorporated sweet and savory goodness with the crushed pretzels, too. Really appreciative of John, Trevor, Dwayne, and the rest of the Brasero team for reaching out and providing me, my brother, and SIL a much improved experience than from our original visit. Overall had a really good time and looking forward to seeing what exciting new dishes Dwayne was alluding to next year. read more

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You've got to be kidding me with this place! The hype is real y'all. All you really need to know is that happy hour is EVERY DAY at the bar from 5-7. Drinks and food options were so good on that menu we never even made it to the main menu! Friends had the Pimm's Papi to drink- a respectable choice, but pales in comparison to the Moolah. I really aspired to try the Brasero G&T, but the Moolah was just TOO good. So refreshing! To eat we had Endive Salad (delish), the Grilled Broccolini which was the best thing of the night maybe.. incredible depth of flavor, texturally interesting. I needed a whole plate to myself. A plate of grilled oysters to start, which was a lovely beginning to the meal and I knew right away with this bite that the meal was going to be stunning! Best oysters I've had in a long time. Delicious broth 10/10. The pan seared mushrooms were yummy but didn't stick out in my mind with so many other incredible items, and finally the paulista pork fried rice which was incredibly smoky and yummy. Very substantial bowl of rice- full of that smoky pork! I loved this meal and plan to return quite soon with my partner to try some other menu options! Felt very lucky to get 3 seats at the bar on a Friday night- go now before this place gets too popular! They are killing it! Thanks as well to our bartender who was a lovely host to us for our evening. Us girls had a lot to catch up on and he was kind and gave us space but kept drinks and bellies full! read more

Brasero - Grilled oyster - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Chef John Manion is the creative force behind Brasero, a new Brazilian-influence restaurant. His sister restaurant is the El Che Steakhouse & Bar. The dining room which seats 120 opened in February 2024. Manion describes the cuisine as "wood-fired and Latin-inspired." The open kitchen at the back of the restaurant showcases a massive wood-fueled grill. The menu features a mix of small and large plates, with plenty of seafood and beef. Three of us arrived for dinner on Sunday evening and the restaurant was packed at 7pm. One thing we noticed immediately was the restaurant's noise level. We asked to be moved to table along the wall, which seemed to dampen the sound somewhat. We ordered: Pao de Queijo - Brazilian Cheese Bread served with incredible Klug Strawberry-Serrano Jam, we could have ordered seconds Grilled Oysters - The hot sauce is what makes these unique Charred Asparagus Salad - Loved the smokey flavor and hot honey, we could have ordered seconds Tuna Ceviche - A flavor explosion with pineapple, serrano and avocado Grilled Young Chicken - The char was awesome, super tender and juicy 10 Ounce Center Cut Ribeye - Perfectly prepared, tender and sliced Coal Roasted Sweet Potato - The Crème Brulee finish on the potato was delish Banana Cartola - Crème Brulee with Yogurt Gelato. We were surprised it took almost 15 minutes before a server came to our table and then another 10+ minutes for our drinks to arrive. Watching other tables nearby being served quicker, I still can't understand what caused these delays. Our server apologized twice for the delays, but I should have flagged down one of the managers to see if they could provide some accommodation. The restaurant features a stunning décor and has an awesome vibe. Once the food arrived, the delivery was timely and the presentation amazing. Other than the service lag, it was a perfect first-meal at a new restaurant! read more

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I give a 4.5 solid score. Street parking: metered Make reservation or go early For starters I ordered a (tall drink of water) drink name... alcohol level low. So I then got a caipirinha... great drink and flavor...lots of ice tho. I also had a glass of full bodied wine. Delicious! Appetizers: oysters...omg delicious!!! downside you get 4. We had 3 orders. Pao de queijo also delicious great butter and jam. Downside you get 4. This should be table bread that's complimentary. Dinner: whole red snapper. Nice char, juicy, flavorful, and the sriracha and lime great balance. Downside al a carte so we ordered a roasted sweet potato... delicious! Twice baked, cheese, and brulee crunch absolutely good. Perfect balance of savory and pinch of sweet. Thin Pork chops: perfectly cooked. Good balance of greens, nuts, and grapes. The sauce was also a great kick to balance things out too. Moqueca... seafood soup like bowl with shrimp mussels mahi and rice.... also pretty good. I would have liked it with a spicy kick. Nonetheless good. Dessert: coconut ice cream sundae... nice for dairy free folks. Chocolate cake with gelato... very rich chocolate but good taste. Ambiance was very nice for friends day out, date night, & family dinner. The server was exceptional she was attentive, provided suggestions, and was concerned when I had an allergic reaction. This place is a nice neighborhood gem. I would return. read more

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Made a reservation here for my boyfriend's birthday. Really really excellent food. We loved everything we ordered. We all agreed that the steak, while definitely appropriate for the menu, was the least inspiring item, as all the other dishes had a unique twist on them. Service was mostly fine though we did all wait a long time to get a second round of drinks. The bartenders mostly seemed unoccupied as there were only a handful of bar guests at any given time so I suspect our server forgot to ring them in. Certainly not a big enough deal to put me off. Ambiance is spectacular. It feels like a place for a special occasion. They give you a free coconut soft serve or sorbet if it's your birthday though we couldn't resist the semifreddo. Definitely recommended, and I'm glad to see something new in this great location. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday dinner with a pretty large group so was able to try majority of the menu! All the food was delicious and really brought me back to my time in Brazil. I really liked the pork shank, noodles, prawns but all menu items overall were really good. Service was also super thoughtful and great especially about the cake and special occasion celebration. read more

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TL;DR: Leaving a 5 star review on as many platforms as I can. Good food, good vibes, and a damn good welcome by staff all around. Long version: This is my first time really in Chicagoland - visiting for some buddy's wedding in Naperville. And damn - what a great first impression of the city and the vibe by Brasero. The hardest part of any trip is the anxiety - what could go wrong, what could suck. The folks at Brasero and my barkeep/server Tommy did a hell of a job in giving me a warm welcome. From amazing service and kindness, a metric we don't really think about with the food business, I ate well and felt like I was at home. And the food was damn delicious. The prawns and wagyu picanha were elite. Brasero didn't treat me like a burden or a problem even when my original party of 4 turned into a solo dining venture - it said "hey, thanks for choosing us. Let's have a good time." Thank you Brasero. I'll be back soon. read more

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Wow! With a beautifully curated interior and thoughtful, delectable menu, Brasero is a must try in West Town. Especially for happy hour! No dish disappoints, which is important given the price tag. Do recommend trying their salmon ceviche which is served with plantain chips and drizzled with a delicious leche de tigre. And don't skip dessert, their chocolate banana budino is delightful. Sweet and salty bliss. Paired with an espresso martini (which they can split for you!), you can't help but leave with a smile. Great service, yummy food, wonderful vibes, and lovely matchboxes to pick up on the way out. Great job, Brasero. read more

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Waiter was very rude to us from the moment we sat down. We asked for recommendations since we had never been there before and he provided hardly any input and no descriptions of the dishes. We heard him speaking to another table and was very animated, describing dishes, making recommendations, and being very accommodating. Very much in contrast to what my mom and I experienced. The food was fine, but pretty expensive for what you get in my opinion. Also, when we were leaving the restaurant, there was a homeless man sleeping in the entryway, and the manager was right there at the front door doing nothing about it. Overall not a great experience and we will not be back. read more

Ambience was nice and there is parking readily available around the restaurant. We are pescatarian in ordered the tune and scallop crudo, which were both light and refreshing. The ceviche flavor was good but the shrimps were tiny and the there was no crab. Or if there was it was in tiny ity bitty pieces. The sweet potato was very good, but quite expensive for half a potato with cheese on top. The broccolini was good and interesting Flavor but we thought it would have tasted better warm. This was a large portion. I do wish they had a true vegetarian main Don't bring your vegan friend, i think every vegetarian dish had cheese read more

Loved this new Brazilian restaurant with so many amazing South American dishes. Everything we tried was delicious with so much flavor and a lot of different layers of textures. We shared all the entrees (great portions) to share and to try variety of dishes. The ambiance is vibrant in terms of the energy. Starter: don't pass on the oysters (a lot of layers and texture) it's mouthful! Blue Crab Gratin- one big blue crab to spread on crostini- delicious Their scallop ceviche was fresh and a great mix to add among the other starters that's more on the rich side Entree: Must have the Moqueco to share- the broth is addicting and such a star among all the fresh seafood. Their "thin" cut pork chop was not thin at all and so tender and juicy. So much flavor. Don't skip the dessert- their passion fruit dessert was delicious (almost like cheesecake consistency). Loved the open kitchen and the bustling of all the FOH and BOH team working together. Amazing service! read more

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Great food, great service. Grilled oysters are a must but everything we tried was a hit.

Went to celebrate a friend's birthday in June which was a few weeks after the restaurant's opening. Brasero is super specious - it has wide bar seating, main dinning area as well as table along the patio windows. From our table - we could see our food being freshly made on the open fire grill by the chefs.The prawns were everyone's favorite and got us super excited for our main dishes. I must say this is some of the MOST DELICIOUS meals I have had in Chicago. We all got to try each others dishes - WOW! Every dish was perfectly seasoned and paired so well with our sides. We truly enjoyed ourselves, and the server was very attentive to my friends birthday celebration - and made sure to bring his team to sing along and blow a candle altogether. Go check them out as soon as possible! read more

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My entire experience at Brasero was top-notch. Starting with Cole, who took really great care of me during seating and allowed me to move to one of the adorable booths in the middle of the space. It even gave me a clear view into the chef's kitchen, which I loved. Our server,Dane was fantastic, so kind and attentive and knowledgeable. The sommelier (I think Alex?) Help us pick out two fantastic glasses of wine. We especially liked the orange wine that he suggested. We started with the Hamachi Crudo, which was so beautifully plated, just the right amount of brine and saltiness on top of the delicate fish. Everyone recommends the Cole fired sweet potato... And they are completely right we were blown away. How can you make a sweet potato so delicious ? We also tried the pork fried rice, lots of chunks of different Flavors of pork, some more savory, and some like ham very salty. The crunch to chew ratio was perfect. We shared the Wagyu picanha steak. While we were leaning towards the ribeye, Dane assured us that this Wagyu was not in anyway mushy and had lots of marbling and great texture. It was spot on. Excellent choice at medium rare. While we were too full for dessert, everything looked really delicious on the dessert menu. I'd suggest dressy casual for attire. Overall, an A+ spot I would definitely come back. read more

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I wasn't expecting this restaurant to be as good as it was. Food - 9.8/10 Ambiance - 9/10 Service - 8/10 Took a date here and got the whole grilled branzino, broccolini, and beef tartare. My date and I agreed the branzino was the best fish dish we've had hands down. The broccolini and tartare were also rich in flavor and texture. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Good food and good ambiance, marred by really awkward service. Server didn't explain the menu and gave us no time to order. The food came before the drinks. The wine list sat on the table taking up space, and no one thought to remove it. Multiple people came by to clear dishes at odd times. I could overlook all that except to top it all off, one of the food runners recognized my friend (who is a partner in a successful restaurant venture) and would not stop trying to engage her in conversation. She was very gracious but he would not take the hint. In fact he came back a second time and basically stood by our table with his back to me for several minutes trying to connect with her. Like, he's maybe looking for a job or something?? Unbelievably rude and inappropriate. read more

Brasero is classy, intimate, and definitely a place worth going to in the West Town area. Service, staff, and food were all amazing! Between 3 people, we ordered the pão de queijo, ceviche, pork fried rice, and wagyu picanha. Everything was fresh, flavorful and overall a hit. I also ordered the spirit free limonada suica, which was very refreshing-sweet, creamy, and tart. I'm definitely coming back to try other dishes! read more

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