Brûlée

My husband and I came in to town for a couple days and really wanted to try this restaurant. With a little mishap with Resy cancelling our reservation last minute, the owner went above and beyond to correct the matter and accommodate us. Especially when the rain delayed us 45minutes past our original reservation. Now, on to the food and service. We were greeted immediately and sat promptly. Loved that. Very clean atmosphere and the music wasn't too loud to where we couldn't have conversation. Food was not only presented well but was equally good. Fish and grits was so good I finished it all. My husband loves sweet potatoes so the sweet potatoe waffle was an excellent choice. We were given complimentary drinks for the mishap with Resy which really wasn't expected since it wasn't her fault. Nonetheless, a extremely nice gesture that was appreciated. 10/10 would recommend.

Love the decor of the place. It's very spacious with a beautiful full bar. Only problem I can say I really had was it was a bit cold in the building. I went on 2 separate occasions because I wanted to try so much. I went right when they opened but I recommend reservations for large groups or anytime after 10 on the weekend. I sat at the bar both times and Darrion was the bartender/waiter. He was very pleasant and made great recommendations. I had the brisket grilled cheese with gumbo but they don't do substitutions so I took the tomato soup it comes with home. The brisket was mouth watering with great flavor and the gumbo was the taste I've been looking for within Chicago! What caught me by surprised was the tomato soup which was more like a bisque. I recommend the soup. The Virgil special comes with 3 wings, collard greens, and Sweet potatoes. Let's just say I left nothing on the plate! My friend ordered their catfish and it was too salty to both of us. But overall I will be back.

I believe my waitress name was Tameka or Shameka. Picture attached is the Fried catfish and Grits. The drink is a strawberry lemons drop 10/10 I had an amazing experience here! The food was absolutely delicious—every dish was savory and full of flavor. Our waiter was so sweet and attentive. She checked on us regularly and even brought things we needed before we had a chance to ask, which made the experience feel extra thoughtful. You could also tell the staff really cares about the space because the cleaning crew was quick and efficient, keeping everything neat and comfortable throughout our visit. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

Nice restaurant. A little tight, tables could be arranged better. Some food was good, some was not. Drinks were good. The greens were sooooo good, the gumbo and shrimp and grits broth could be better. Biscuits are to die for. The chicken is good. Lobster fried too hard, with too much crust. But the sweet potato waffle was good is hell.

Brulee gets an easy 10/10. The catfish and grits was one of the best meals I’ve ever tasted. The chicken and waffles were so flavorful. Perfectly seasoned and crispy chicken wings. Darius was so nice and attentive. Will definitely be back if we are in the city!

The food was delicious! We had the catfish and grits, half order of the French toast, and pancakes. Being from the south, I was excited, yet hesitant to order the catfish and grits. Chicago fam did not disappoint. Service was ok. We sat for a little over 30 mins before our waiter took our order. The buffer, who served our water was such an incredibly kind gentleman. Once our food was order, it came out roughly 15 mins later. Highly recommend establishment 🙏🏾

My girls and I recently visit Brûlée Chicago for brunch. Beverages: I started with one of their gin cocktails that had lemon and bergamot in it. It was not too sweet, but very refreshing. My girls RAVED over the Apple Mimosas, so I had to try one of those, too. You wouldn't normally have/ask for an apple-mosa, but it was quite tasty. Food: I enjoyed the Avocado Croast (croast because it came on a croissant) topped smoked salmon and eggs over medium, and the Smoked Gouda Grits. Kudos to the chef for preparing a perfect egg over medium - the yolk was runny, but the whites were lightly cooked with slightly browned edges. Delish! And do not even get me started on the grits! Creamy and cheesy - the perfect pairing with my meal. Other entrees on the table: * Brûlée French Toast: my girl said it doesn't need any syrup and can be eaten as is! She was also happy that she only got a half order so she could enjoy something else as well. * The Virgil Special with 3 Wings: I tasted the greens and sweet potatoes, and they both tasted like I was in a Southern kitchen with someone's Grandma - good down home/homecooked food. * 5 Cheese Mac & Cheese: Most places who do a 5-cheese mac make it ooey-gooey or super thick. That was not the case at Brûlée. Their mac and cheese was baked to perfection. It has a nice, browed crust, the noodles had a nice chew, and the 5 cheese weren't overpowering the dish. It didn't have the overly cheesy taste. Our server was friendly and even let us sit and chat with each other for a little after our time limit expired. The décor of the simple is simple yet elegant. Clean lines and modern touches contribution to the overall aesthetics of the establishment. They even have valet which is a plus in that area. There are so many more items on the menu that I want to try, so I MUST return! #ImNotAFoodie #ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFood #YelpEliteSquad

Omg I’m in love with this place. Our waiter Kash was everything. She was fantastic and was great. She made us feel so comfortable and relaxed and gave us everything we needed to know regarding the restaurant. The food was so fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥the service was amazing and I will definitely be back. Thank you Kash for such a wonderful experience and taking the time out to take care of us. I celebrate my friend birthday today. I was happy with this place. If your looking for a good place with good vibes this is your place

Great food and Great service! I will be back!! The shrimp and grits were amazing! Catfish an excellent compliment to the grits!

First time at Brûlée and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere is friendly and warm. We are from the south and these were the best grits we have ever had. The shrimp was cooked perfectly. The pancakes were light and fluffy. Noel was our waiter and was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Will definitely be back

Decided to give this place a chance because it was so close to our hotel. It was amazing! Good ambiance and friendly staff, with amazing food. I highly recommend the shrimp and grits. It was the perfect start to a long work day.

I sat at the bar and was given excellent service. I ordered something that's not suppose to be on the menu but the chef made it for me fresh. I wouldn't order the mocktail again only because of the price. Everything I ate was pretty tasty, except the macaroni and yams. I think the price for the portion size of mac was small. The yams tasted better than they looked 6.5/10. The fried chicken had a hot honey sauce that was AMAZING. I would definitely go back and try more things. The menu is reasonably priced. The ambiance of the restaurant is bright and the music is just the right volume to where you can still talk to those sitting around you. I was a little skeptical because it's a new restaurant but I will be back.

Highly recommend the food as it is delicious but the drinks were not good or strong enough for $20 and they do need to iron out kinks on the waiting period even though the staff was kind and respectful there still was a long wait period other than that I would recommend this place for brunch just maybe during the week when it's not as packed.

Glad to see a new restaurant Brûlée in the neighborhood. It's beautifully decorated, has some nice R&B playing in the background. They have a great selection of food. We had an early brunch on Sunday. The service was fantastic. The food was delicious. We had the Avocado Croast and Shrimp and Grits. Both were well made, deliciously seasoned. Will definitely be back again.

Food was great, seating and service was on point. The decor in the place was extremely relaxing

Service was great , food was delicious and the atmosphere was a vibe . I will definitely return to try other items on the menu . I had the fish, grits and lobster and all was cooked to perfection. 10/10 !

Hey! This used to be Crab Bucket, remember that! This is from a well known private Chef Imani Roberts. I had the Five Cheese Mac & Cheese. The staff and service are bruleeriffic.

Walked into brûlée on Michigan Ave in the south loop. The atmosphere was great for an early Sunday morning. Couple tv by the bar and good amount of bears fans anticipating the game. Seated very quickly and scanned the menu. All the choices looked amazing. Landed up on the chicken and waffles and side of French toast. I must say fantastic, the flavor on the chicken was delicious and the French toast was so good wish it was a full order. I cannot wait to go back and try everything else on the menu. The perfect breakfast/brunch spot in the south loop!

We ordered the lobster and sweet potatoe waffle and it was the best decision we made for brunch. The caramel sauce and vanilla cream really accentuated the taste of the waffle. Service was good and our server suggested the hot chocolate with Baileys which topped off our great tasting brunch.

I had the lobster and sweet potato waffles, grits and eggs as a side. The food was Excellent, the service was great and the atmosphere was nice and lively. It was 100% booked up so definitely make a reservation!

Not there, food to value ratio. Live in the neighborhood and was excited to try a new place. Brisket sandwiches was overall ok,but nothing special and missing the lean to fat ratio. Moreover, it is hard to justify 24$ price for the brunch portion. I know everything is more expensive now a days but I don't think it is a good value for the price

Grateful for this unique addition to the South Loop! Came for breakfast and tried the catfish and grits, biscuit and gumbo. All were very good. The gumbo stands out to me- very flavorful and rich. The staff on hand were all very friendly. Looking forward to returning to try some of the other menu items. Welcome to the neighborhood, Brulee.

Hello everyone. I dine out often and for today's dining experience I had to write a review. Everything from the decor to the drinks and food was amazing. I started with the Burlee Espresso Martini which hands down is the best Espresso Martini I have ever had. The entire menu looked appetizing so needless to say I ordered a few dishes. The Creole Shrimp & Grits were to die for a long with the Chicken & Waffles and a cup of Gumbo to boost. I highly recommend and will definitely be a regular patron.