You morph into a different era and location when you walk into Brasero. I felt like I was going into the past from the future and immersing myself in a different perspective. Here are the foods I tried leading up to my favorite, starting with the La Sirena Kale Salad, which needed more toppings; however, it was perfectly dressed. The Scallops are like a burst of flavor in your mouth, then magically they disappear. I felt like the raccoon with the disappearing cotton candy. The Grilled Oysters taste like the garlic butter you dip seafood in, so yes, I strongly suggest them. The Braised Pork Shank is a showstopper, as heads turn as it is brought to its final destination by the waitstaff. It's decorated with greens, and when I tell you the risotto is a burst of flavor in your mouth, believe me. The risotto, surprisingly to me, being Italian, has beans in it - creating more of a rice and bean profile, and I'm already craving more. read more

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We sat at the bar for happy hour and had an amazing experience. The bartenders were great and took care of us all night. The oysters and beef tartare were the star of the show. We'll definitely be back! read more

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While on the pricier side I do recommend trying the family style menu option. We had 5 in our group and I thought that was perfect. I really enjoyed the kale salad and hamachi, the pork shank was DELISH, so flavorful and fell off the bone. Sweet potato was THE BEST! Very friendly and patient server! read more

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amazing dining experience! the food was so good, we got 8 different items. my 3 favorites: 1. heirloom tomato salad 2. linz black angus steak frites 3. grilled prawn read more

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May 10, 2025 Made a reservation for 4 Take credit card. They have bar seating available for walkin but it fills up at 545pm. Excellent service. We came for a graduation party. The staff was nice enough to bring out a coconut milk ice cream on the house. Happy Hour 5-7pm Tues to Sat. ONLY at the bar. But our server was very nice, he let us order our first round on the HH menu Pao de Queijo ($18)- cheese bread. Comes by truffle butter and jam. I would eat the bread by itself or with the butter, I'd skip the jam Endive Salad ($18)- I would skip this salad. It feels like different ingredients like radish, cheese, onion thrown together Scallop ceviche ($25)- excellent dish, super multi layered flavors. Sliced very thinly. 8 pieces. It's salty, meaty, with lemon on top Grilled oysters $24- comes with 4. great flavors. I would skip the red sauce. If you like oysters, get this. Sweet potato $20- this is excellent. Roasted and nice creme Freche on top. Get this. Wagyu Picanha $87- super super good. Ours was medium rare, cooked perfectly, I'd get this again. Salt on side so you can season to taste. read more

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This was another selection for Restaurant Week 2025 and food-wise, it was an excellent choice. The menu offered a four course dining experience for $60. We went on a Thursday night at 7 p.m., so here was plenty of street parking. The space itself is very dimly light but most restaurants are these days. Since it was just the two of us (me and my BFF #2) we were seated at a two top. We we seated against the window, which was nice and there was a table next to us, not too close, which was cool. I am not a big fan of having tables next to me dining with me as I am there with my person or people to converse. We started out our meal with the Endive Salad for my BFF (Endives, Radicchio, Shaved Fennel, Crouton, Gouda, Nichols Farms Apples, Calimansi Vinaigretté) and the Linguica Slider for me (Pão de Queijo, Linguiça, Chimi Aioli, Tomato Vinaigretté). Both starters were excellent. Given a choice between meat or a salad as a starter, I will always go meat. That said, I tried the salad and it was very fresh and delish. The Calimansi Vinaigretté was crazy good! I was familiar with Calimansi as a fruit from some Filipino friends, but never thought about it as a vinaigretté. The sweet and sour flavors of this fruit are hard to describe but I would say it is like eating a lemon, an orange, and a lime all at the same time. The Linguica Slider was crazy good! The Pão de Queijo is a Brazilian cheese bread and that was nuts! I loved the flavor and the texture. Linguiça is a Portuguese sausage made from pork and seasoned with onion, garlic, paprika and other spices. First time having it and definitely will not be the last. The combination of the bread and sausage was just divine, and the pairing of the Chimi Aioli, Tomato Vinaigretté really brought the dish to together. For our second course, we both got the Brazilian Fried Chicken (Okra, Chiles, Pickled Pepper Aioli). The use of dark meat just heighten the flavor of this dish. The chicken was not only seasoned and cooked all the way through, the skin was fried very nicely. For our third course we both got the Braised Short Rib with Feijoada Risotto, Apple and Herb Salad. This dish came out with a side of what looked like au jus or something, not sure what it was, but it was good I thought the addition of black beans to the risotto was genius and for me, there was just the right amount of fat on the short rib. I would definitely try not to order this again just so I could try something new, but it would be hard. For our fourth course, my BFF got a sorbet that was fresh tasting and I got the Chocolate Banana Budino. I am not a fan of banana flavor at all, except in its natural form, but figured I would give this a try. Honestly I enjoyed it because I did not detect an overwhelming banana flavor, it was subtle. So you may be wondering why I am giving three stars. Several things happened during the meal that resulted in this rating: 1. It took a while before someone came over to bring us water and to take our drink order. 2. Once we got our drinks, our server disappeared for bit. We looked around to see where he was and eventually I saw him standing at the bar in conversation with a diner. Eventually he did look up and came over to take the order. 3. Someone else's order was brought to our table, the pan-seared salmon and an order of short ribs. Not sure who's food it was, but we got it first. 4. Couple of mix-ups with dish placements, which was quickly rectified as it took the servers to simply switch the dishes for me and my BFF The meal itself was a hit and I would definitely come back here to dine again as The Chef did that thing for us that night. So Chef gets four starts easily just for that slider, oh yeah!. I am hoping that when we do return, the service will be more on point. read more

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This place was amazing! My brother invited me and my wife out to dinner. When we walked in we were seated right away. The host had great energy great smile and a great attitude. The entire staff was great. The food was amazing. Great date night spot. The open kitchen is really cool. You can watch them prepare everything. I will definitely come back. read more

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We stopped into Brasero after hearing great things and it just happened to be west town restaurant week. Space was intimate but surprisingly large inside. Great spot to have a unique meal while also enjoying conversation amongst friends. We had the restaurant week menu but added a few sides off the regular menu to try. There are certain items that you can opt for smaller portions just to try many items off the menu so recommend you ask your server! Everything was fantastic. Presentation was above and beyond on all dishes. This feels like a 5-star experience. Flavors melded very well. A standout was the short rib with saffron risotto, Verde sauce, and chili oil. The flavors worked so well together and blew my mind - spicy from the oil, hearty and savory from the meat, and a bit of umami/richness from the risotto. The saffron was such a great touch too. A few other notables -broccolini -sweet potato -Brazilian fried chicken Brasero is a must try. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Went for the first time tonight for their happy hour. Margs were delicious, grilled oysters had so much flavor, and the noodles were 11/10. Can't wait to go back to try more of their menu! read more

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Food was good but pricey. Service was good but not worth the mandatory 20% tip on the bill for family of 5, plus "admin fee"! You can request to be removed. Our server, called off but they were able to make up for it. Ambiance, was nice if you are sitting in the middle of restaurant! If you happen to sit by the area close to the street, it doesn't even have a curtain. I guess it's a trendy restaurant in a nice neighborhood so you pay for it read more

Brasero - Steak and Frites - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Dinner at Brasero did NOT miss... it's my first time in Chicago and I found this rec from a girl on TikTok who said her parents own a restaurant in Chicago and she gave some under the radar recs and went here for her bday dinner! Started with the Pão de Queijo (Brazilian cheese bread) topped with prosciutto that was warm, springy, and totally worth it. I went for the Blue Margarita (which gave AMF USC with the blue curacao vibes but smoother and is good if you want a stronger drink) and honestly, all the cocktails hit Bikini mule is the perfect fun drink to have at dinner though and their new pepino peligroso is a great mezcal drink with cucumber, aloe liqueur, lime and soda! For those who love an old fashioned, their twist is soo yum with tiki bitters and coffee demerara For starters: Grilled Oysters and Grilled Prawns both fresh, flavorful, fun. Then we went in on the Brazilian Fried Chicken (in that cute box), crispy, juicy, and fun to share. For mains (family-style sharing): - Braised Pork Shank - tender, fall-apart, with rich sauce. - Moqueca-Style Seafood Noodles (creamy style, loaded with prawns & scallops) - so good. - Whole Grilled Chicken "à la Brasa" - solid comfort share. Sides that you must order: - Coal-Roasted Sweet Potato (with catupiry cheese & hot honey) - showstopper and they use a blow torch on it. - Crispy papas - smashed and fried fingerling potatoes with Aji Amarillo Aioli, Tillamook Sharp Cheddar, Pickled Onions and Peppers - The Paulista Pork Fried Rice came with pork belly and was pure flavor. Dessert was out of this world: - Seasonal sorbet (four fruity flavors: pineapple, mango & more) - light and refreshing. - Coconut Soft Serve - HIGHLY RECOMMEND ...melt in your mouth good and mix with the chocolate cake that's also a mustttt - Chocolate Cake with Praline Glaze (they pour the glaze over it) paired with the soft serve - decadent and dreamy. Overall: 10/10 experience inventive shots, shareable plates, cozy atmosphere, and everything just hits. Perfect spot for a night out and sharing a little bit of everything. The service was responsive and when they only brought out 5 oysters originally and forgot the other three, they quickly came back out and gave the remainder three without us needing to say anything! read more

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Had a really really great experience and dinner for a family birthday. We needed Gluten Free - they had so much knowledge and great options. Food and drinks are top notch. read more

Stopped in for a late brunch. Chicken and waffles was so good. SO good. The chicken wasn't just perfectly crispy, it was perfectly flavorful from the crust to the meat, and I would have eaten a whole plate of that alone, but with the cheesy, crunchy waffle and the fried onions and bits and the yuzu syrup, it really hit the spot. Service was phenomenal--my water glass was always full, someone was always checking on me, but not in a way that was obtrusive or annoying. Definitely going to come back for dinner! read more

Brasero - Chicken and waffles - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The ambiance and service were just stellar. We had the ribeye, crudo, ceviche, oysters, sweet potato, and fried chicken. I also had the lemonade. Overall every dish was great, hearty yet thoughtful but the ribeye was incredible. One of the best I've had in a long time. The yuca fries were rich and made the dish really complete. I would come back for a happy hour to try the noodles and prawns! read more

Just got back from date night here, and wowwwww. We ordered three dishes and they were anything but boring/average! Pão de queijo: 4 cheese bread balls with apple butter and truffle butter on the side. This is not your everyday bread and butter!! The texture of the bread was sooo different. Tearing each piece off, it reminded me almost of Japanese mochi and texture was chewy yet airy. You really can't go wrong with truffle butter, and while I was hesitant to put what looked like apple sauce on the bread, it was a great balance of flavor. Coal roasted sweet potato: $25 for a sweet potato might make you think twice, but this side was a freaking fantastic harmony of flavors and textures you wouldn't expect to be on a simple vegetable. I could tell that each part was intentional instead of being too "busy" for the sake of looking pretty. Braised pork shank: I'm glad that we didn't order anything else or get one main per person because this was HUGE. Not only a big serving, but also so visually appealing as soon as it arrived on the table! You have the tender fall-off-the-bone pork shank over a bit of flavorful risotto, crispy juicy pork belly slices, and garlicky greens on the side. I've had pork shank before, but it tends to run on the extra dry side, so this was a pleasant surprise! 10/10 would come back again! read more

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Superb! Highly recommend. Food and service top-notch. No doubt they are up for the Jean Banchet best restaurant award. Jason is crazy good!!

Came here to celebrate my birthday and try their restaurant week menu! Heard this place was awarded one of the best new spots in chicago! They specialize in Latin inspired cuisine. Aside from the restaurant week menu, you can add a 1/2 side for $8 as well as add any a la carte items. I really wanted to try their sweet potato and the Moqueca style ramen noodles so we added those to the mix. Everything we got was bomb! The food that stood out to me was the slider, oysters, and the ramen noodles!! I could've eaten like 20 of those oysters. The Moqueca noodle dish literally tastes like khao soi to me (let me know if you agree). read more

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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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(CRW Dinner) Thoroughly enjoyed the courses, especially the wagyu picanha which had such a nice cook and bright chimichuri sauce to pair. Service was attentive and thoughtful towards food allergies. I'm not sure the value was worth it for Restaurant Week ($60 dinner) but I would still come back to try other dishes! 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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Loved Brasero, the ambiance is very cool, the food is deliciously unique, the whole meal was an experience of taste, 10/10 recommend this restaurant 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

Katie was an amazing bartender , I ordered the bikini mule which rocks, the branzino was fantastic and the place is so cute the ascetic was amazing ! P.s Tommy rocks to. read more

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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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

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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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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Was in Chicago came to Brasero for dinner. We had the PAO DE QUEIJO to start - what stood out most was the toppings. Then we had steak frites. They would not substitute the French fries for anything else without an up charge. So we ordered the sweet potato and the rice side dishes. The steak was very good. The sweet potato was ok - it came slightly warm not hot and for 18 dollars seemed priced heavy. The rice was good but again 22 for a side of stir fried rice with an egg on it seemed high. Service was good - waitress was friendly. Pretty restaurant. The food was good but prices were high so not sure I would return. 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 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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Pains to write this, truly! I was there last night for an 8pm reservation and we arrived about 20 minutes early--immediately they seated us. We were mingling with the support staff who were the highlight of the evening. Those gents were kind, helpful and super welcoming--the excellent service came from them--no questions asked!! Gents, thank you for speaking (in Spanish) with my partner and our family! The server took a while to get to our table and it was fine, despite it being a later reservation--and it not being too busy. She came to our table and apologized for the delay. At that point, we were ready to order--so we were clear with our waitress that we wanted to place our entire order... The appetizers came almost immediately, and the food was so amazing--my mom ordered a chamomile tea and I had to ask for a refill on her hot water (service). We had a large, hearty order and we were very hungry. After the yummy appetizers there was a significant waiting period, to the point that I had to ask several times for the food. We were told that the delay came from the steak/fries we had ordered. I do not believe that at all, as the tables around us, were getting food and we were just waiting. About 45 minutes later my partner almost wanted to leave, so I told a random waiter that we needed food now--he just looked at me. Luckily, our waitress was aware as she had previously came to the table to re-thank us for our patience. I want to point out that there were other tables with parties of 4--so I questions the delay! The food finally came and the infamous steak was COLD! The shank was good, the fried rice was good, the experience overshadowed our thrill to be there! Such a buzzy restaurant, until the experience went down! They brought a sweet potato (complimentary) and removed a few items on the bill. Still expensive--and it the experience was unsettling--again, to the point that my partner wanted to leave! Yikes! Biggest dining disappointment of 2026! read more

Brasero - Latin American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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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Food and service were excellent. The only problem is they have two totally different dining areas. One dinning area is beautiful, stone, and candlelight on the table and one up front with no vibe or candles etc. It is like bar seating. We were seated there and when I asked if we could sit in the back dining room area, she said that is for not for parties of 2. So you really don't get the same experience and when paying for fine dining and it was a celebratory dinner for us it was disappointing. Our server was excellent and the food was very good but they need to make both areas the same so diners in the front area get the same experience since they are paying the same prices. It feels like coach vs. first class but you pay the same. None of the pictures of the dining room on yelp show they front area that they use to seat people. read more

This place is fabulous!!! The food and the service is out of this world! So many delicious flavors. Two of us had a steak and my husband had the seafood stew which had noodles and a curry sauce flavor. We also loved the cocktail and dessert selection. There is something to be said when the NBA playoffs are on and the place was packed! 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'm someone who doesn't mind spending $$$$ on good food but place this is sooo not worth it for the price, which is unfortunate. Staff is super cool and the vibes are great but the food was just alright for the price. Got a ton of food here - We had the stew dish (good but $50???) and the wagu, which was super tough for wagu. Sweet potato is good and the snapper app and chicken was good. Pao de queijo was stale read more

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'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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