Since 1969, restaurant, hotel, travel & other witty reviews by a handpicked, worldwide team of discerning professionals—and your views, too.

Brasa

2107 3rd Ave. (Lenora St.) Send to Phone
SeattleWA 98121
206-728-4220 | Make Restaurant Reservations
Sexy Brasa brings Mediterranean cooking to life in Tamara Murphy’s loving hands. Earthy dinners are memorable here. Brasa Restaurant is one of our | Top 10 Seattle WineList Restaurants |

Cuisine

Open

Dinner nightly

Features

Wine

Great Wine List

* Click here for rating key

Dining room at Brasa, Seattle, WAContemporary elegance reigns in a two-tiered dining room awash in amber light and rimmed with high-backed booths covered in rich, jewel-toned fabrics. We prefer a front row seat in the raised gallery, which couples an illusion of privacy with a panoramic view that takes in the lounge with its copper-topped bar and the peek-a-boo kitchen. A terrazzo path and a curvy, wrought-iron railing separates the more restless denizens of the bar from the sedate patrons in the dining room. A stylish clientele sups here, many of them willing followers of acclaimed chef-owner Tamara Murphy who rose to fame at Campagne. At Brasa, Murphy’s repertoire is rooted in the robust, earthy flavors of the Mediterranean. She does much of the cooking over open fire (brasa is Portuguese for live coals). We are repeatedly knocked out by the carpaccio with arugula and Parmesan Reggiano that is lovingly drizzled with earthy, aromatic white truffle oil. (This dish is served on a chilled plate and we suggest you allow it to come up to room temperature before diving in.) Scallops reach their apogee when seared to surround a chive potato pancake topped with a fried quail’s egg. The house signature dish is the suckling pig, accompanied by chorizo and pickled onions. For afters, try profiteroles or the Spanish doughnuts. From the bar menu, available until 2 a.m., we’re fond of pissaladière with mussels and the steak frites; share a few snacks and linger over a bottle from the wine list compiled with wit and knowledge by co-owner and general manager Bryan Hill.

User Ratings & Reviews for Brasa
 
Weleda's new Pomegranate Body Care Line
Soothe

Whether you want a new hair regimen or new body care products, our favorite spa products will help you look and feel better. Check out Weleda's new Pomegranate Body Care Line, featuring organic pomegranate seed oil and more.

Libations!
Sip

We've reviewed libations of all sorts—everything from Top Wines, Top 10 Vodkas, Top 10 Spirits and Top 10 Prestige Cuvées to bottled water and fine tea from around the world.

Gift ideas!
Give

Looking for a gift? You'll find great ideas for foodies and fashionistas, globetrotters and gourmands. Our categories include Top 10 Valentine's Day Gifts, Top Spa Gifts and more. Nothing like the present!

Wine Country Cooking by Joanne Weir
Serve

Try out a new international cuisine or plan your next dinner party with help from our cookbook reviews. We've explored everything from desserts and sweets to books by famous chefs from around the world.

 
 


RESTAURANT AWARDS

Just published! Our annual restaurant issue features the Best Cheap Eats and our Top 40 U.S. selections, including including Corton in New York and more!