Brasa Premium Rotisserie- Northeast Minneapolis - New American restaurant in Minneapolis - 600 E Hennepin Ave, USA

Closer to a 4.5 in terms of rating: All the stars go to the entrées which are some of the best I have had anywhere in the Twin Cities, while the sides can be a hit or miss depending on what one chooses to get. But because the entrées are just too good, I will give a 5 regardless since I can't do a 4.5 here. I have been coming to Brasa for more than 7 years, and I think they are excellent in every way. This is the first time I have returned since the pandemic and unfortunately the quality of the side dishes have decreased, along with some of the desserts. I have tried rotisserie chicken, smothered chicken, and pulled pork before. They are all simply amazing. The meat is tender, flavorful, and juicy. No matter what you pair the meat up with, it is always a hit. My personal favorite is yellow rice and black beans, along with a piece of cornbread on the side. I must say, the cornbread I had this time was tiny, as opposed to 5 years ago when it was much bigger and more buttery. What used to look as large as my fist now looks like almost just a quarter of my fist, and it tasted very plain. Nowadays they also have bowl options, which is amazing! The smothered chicken bowl was very tasty, and in some ways even more flavorful than the plate since all flavors were combined together. As for the side, the fried plantains tasted good. The greens were a bit bland even if I tried digging from the bottom, the part that had the most juice. The grits were good but not spectacular and I think more cheese melted inside instead of just on the top would help. The mac & cheese was solid, but maybe more cheese on the top would be better. The candied yam was still as amazing as I remembered, as I dipped the yam in the juice at the bottom. Overall the sides were a hit or miss depending on what I had gotten, but at least the prices were still decent. I forgot to take a photo of the coconut-vanilla pudding but that was a pretty good dessert. Not too sweet, and contained all the flavors I was expecting. The chocolate devil's food cake was very basic and tasted like it came from a box from a grocery store. It was hard and old, unfortunately. I am hoping this was an exception and not representative of the general trend of how it tastes like. Generally, still a solid establishment after this many years and I still give a 5 even if I normally would have given a 4 due since I round down my .5 ratings. But based on the quality decrease I have observed, I would love to see Brasa step up again to position itself as an even more extraordinary food spot.

The food is always fresh & fabulous. I usually grab takeout Vegan Curry here after the spa. The ingredients are "feel good" & I love that they have such great vegetarian options. The chicken is always super good too! The vibe is great especially in the warmer months!

I do not have enough space in this review to express our appreciation for Brasa & their team! We booked them to cater our wedding and worked with Heather - she was extremely organized & insightful throughout the process. Once our day arrived, the Brasa staff was kind, efficient, and respectful. They helped with a quick room flip and served a buffet that was a highlight for most of our guests. THIS FOOD IS AMAZING - rotisserie chicken, pork, cornbread, mac & cheese, salad - and of course that green sauce! Their team left us a nice note (and delicious leftovers) at the end of the night; everything ran without a hitch. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and would highly recommend Brasa for any catering event or just an everyday lunch!!

Vibes is good. It's comfy and nice to talk with friends while grab some food here. The food is yummy as well.

2 years ago, I wrote a not so great review about high prices, quality of food has gotten worse, and sizing of food portions also got worse. I am happy to say I deleted that review because the last year of coming here things have seemed to have improved. The food has been consistently amazing, the service is great and the portions have gone back to normal. I’m happy to pay their higher prices now that it is one of the few restaurants that have gone into a no tipping policy which I LOVE. More restaurants need to incorporate the living wages into their prices and get rid of tipping and then customers can decide if the restaurant is too expensive or not, but at the end of the day it should never be on the burden of the customer to pay for living wages through tips. Thank you for making Brasa our go to restaurant again 😃

We used Brasa as catering for our work conference lunch in and it went swimmingly! The team was so responsive to emails and feedback and were on top of everything, suggesting food items, etc. They were on time, prepared and ready to go. Staff was helpful. Very very satisfied with our experience. Shoutout to Kelsey and Sara for a wonderful experience.

The service was fast and friendly. We came during the lunch rush on a Friday and were able to be seated immediately. It’s a smaller space and it was busy. The “garage doors” open during the summer and give more outdoor seating. They also have a cozy fire pit to hang around outside. The food was delicious. The fried plantains were well made and tasted great. The chicken has amazing flavor and sauces pair very nicely. The grits were very good. It is a bit spendy for the portion size.

Ive been coming to Brasa for over ten years. The food has been consistently delicious, simple ingredients with a southern flair. I have the beans and rice every time and treated myself to some yuca too. Get the pork plate, you won’t regret it