Brasero
South American restaurant · West Town ·
Upscale eatery showcasing wood-fired Latin dishes & cocktails
Upscale eatery showcasing wood-fired Latin dishes & cocktails
"Brasero seems to specialize in throwing birthday parties. This Latin American spot in West Town is great for upbeat get-togethers of all sizes, with a mix of shareable dishes like fried quail and grilled half lobster, and catchy bossa nova music. Many of the dishes nail a balance between sweet and spicy. The oysters will catch you off guard with their creaminess and heat. The moqueca has the perfect amount of chili to enhance the coconut broth, mahi mahi, and shrimp. Whatever you order, you’ll all leave with a light cologne of smoke, thanks to the wood-fire grill in the back and dessert sparklers that constantly float around. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, nick allen, john ringor
"Brasero seems to specialize in throwing a party every night. This Latin American spot in West Town is great for upbeat get-togethers of all sizes, with lots of shareable dishes like fried quail and grilled half lobster, and catchy bossa nova music that practically begs you to show up with juicy gossip to match the vibe. The food is equally fun, with nearly everything nailing a balance between sweet and spicy. Whatever you order, you’ll all leave with a light cologne of smoke, thanks to the wood-fire grill in the back and dessert sparklers that constantly float around." - team infatuation
"Brasero in West Town is like a clubstaurant for people who don’t want to go clubbing. The lighting is so low that someone will inevitably bring out their phone to read the menu, but no one will have to shout, "Is this Bossa nova?" while splitting a pork shank. And the often-good Latin dishes feel like the centerpieces of Brasero’s fun scene. The best of the menu nails the balance between sweet and spicy, like the coconutty moqueca-style bowl with ramen noodles from Akahoshi in Logan Square. Come here for a group dinner in a room that's always in party mode, without the threat of a drink getting spilled on you. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen
"Brasero seems to specialize in throwing a party every night. This Latin American spot in West Town is great for upbeat get-togethers of all sizes, with a mix of shareable dishes like fried quail and grilled half lobster, and catchy Bossa nova music that practically begs you to show up with the best gossip to match the secluded space and good-times vibe. But Brasero’s food is equally fun, with nearly everything nailing a balance between sweet and spicy. The moqueca with noodles from Akahoshi Ramen has the perfect amount of chili to enhance the coconut broth, mahi mahi, and shrimp. Whatever you order, you’ll all leave with a light cologne of smoke, thanks to the wood-fire grill in the back and dessert sparklers that constantly float around. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen
"Grab a seat at the bar from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday for discounted glasses of wines from Latin America, ranging from Argentinian brut to sauvignon blanc from Chile, as well as glasses of sangria for $10. Brasero continues to be one of the hottest restaurants in Chicago, so happy hour also offers a chance to taste John Manion’s food without a dinner reservation. Grilled oysters and prawns are $5 and $6 each, respectively, while pork fried rice is $12." - Lisa Shames
