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La Brasa

4.5
4.5
874 Reviews
$30 and under
Grill

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
La Brasa is a Neighborhood Steak House and Grill, located on Broadway in East Somerville adjacent to its sister restaurant Fat Hen featuring Italian favorites. Featured in the Boston Eater Top 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston, Fall 2024!

Chef Daniel Bojorquez has created a menu which has culinary influences rooted in the same countries as many of the residents of East Somerville, Cambridge, and Boston area. Favorites like grilled steaks, oysters, wood roasted chicken, and of course tacos!

Located near Tufts University, Assembly Row, and Partners HealthCare, La Brasa is an inviting and comfortable space to hang out for a delicious cocktail or to dine on a memorable meal from the wood grill. Join us for your special event such as Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby Showers, Birthdays, Corporate Events and more!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Steak, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm take-out and delivery Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Take-Out and Delivery Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 764-1412 ext. 1
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Bojorquez
  • Private party facilities
    We host birthdays, engagement parties, graduation parties, weddings, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, corporate events, and any other celebrations you can think of! The full restaurant space can accommodate from 12 people seated and up to 150ppl and 200 standing.
  • Private party contact
    La Brasa Private Event Manager: (617) 764-1412
  • Neighborhood
    Somerville
  • Cross street
    Glen Street
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of metered parking available on Broadway, and in the area of East Somerville around the restaurant. Parking lot available behind restraunt after 5pm.
  • Public transit
    MBTA Orange Line T: Sullivan Station, AssemblyBus: Broadway @ Michigan Ave Bus.Close to: Union Square, Davis Square, Central Square, Kendall/MIT, Tufts University, Harvard University, East Somerville, Cambridge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wednesdate! $45 4-course meal for 2

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a 4-course dinner for 2 on Wednesdate - Wednesdays at La Brasa Changes every week, chef's whim. Pair it with a special cocktail created weekly by our bar team.
    Wednesdate! $45 4-course meal for 2 Photo

Offers

  • $1 Happy Hour Oysters 5pm-6pm and 9pm-10pm

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Thu - Sat - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    Come in for our $1 Happy Hour Oysters from our rotating selection brought in daily

    $1 Happy Hour Oysters 5pm-6pm and 9pm-10pm Photo
  • Burger Mondays - 1/2 priced burgers all night

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    Every Monday enjoy 1/2 priced burgers all night - La Brasa burger comes with a tasty jalapeno and onion aioli!

    Burger Mondays - 1/2 priced burgers all night Photo

What 874 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Brasa in Somerville offers an "exceptional time" with its authentic, delicious food and attentive staff. Known for its "memorable meal" and "incredible hospitality," the restaurant features a creative, seasonal menu that keeps diners coming back. With a fun atmosphere and great cocktails, it's "always perfect" for any occasion.

874 Reviews
  1. otjunkie99

    Greater Boston

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal, great atmosphere, attentive service, wonderful cocktails and an amazing menu. Everything was delicious that we ordered and server was extremely helpful and friendly. Will be back again!

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  2. Audrey

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very well prepared and tasty. The timing of the dishes provided was not optimal as sides were provided way before the entrées were. Our server did not ask how we wanted our dishes timed either. Desserts came at different times as opposed to at once. Our bill was also an issue, not divided equally and so the bill had to be run again. Maybe due to new service and some growing pains, but dishes were very well done.

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  3. Brian

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A pioneer in the neighborhood and still going strong.

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  4. Juan

    London

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service. Always perfect at this place.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Raqs

    London

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Flavourful food, knowledgeable staff, very welcoming!

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  6. Lisa

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food but waited a long time for our food

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  7. jeff

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu said gem lettuce, which is now in vogue, but it was romaine, and poorly dressed. The lamb belly was three-quarters pure fat, not the appropriate ratio. The waiter disappeared for nearly 20 minutes when we were eager to order dessert. But overall the vibe was spirited and the menu creative. It needs some sanding on its rough edges to be a better experience.

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  8. Ellen

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, fun atmosphere. We will visit again soon.

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  9. mary

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We will be back. Everything was fabulous!!! Service was great, easy parking, food was fresh and delish!

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  10. Marc

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We returned to LaBrasa after many years away and hoped to relive the excellence we experienced before. To no avail. With the exception of a friendly greeting from Thomas we were underwhelmed and under-served the whole time. After ordering drinks, we were served a substitution for the wine requested without explanation or apology. Then things continued to decline. Our waiter acted entitled and aloof while failing to engage in genuine conversation at any time. He did not make eye contact with his guests at any time throughout the service. The bread we were served was neither fresh nor appetizing. It smelled like charcoal briquettes and petroleum fuel. The service was neither attentive nor helpful. Two of the four dishes we ordered were reminiscent of microwave heating with hot spots and bland flavor. As food was delivered it was not described but rather hastily placed on our table and forgotten. We had to wait an inordinate amount of time for service and left feeling neglected and unsatisfied. Like all good things, it seems La Brasa has run its course and has been left to die.

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FAQs

La Brasa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 764-1412 ext. 1.

La Brasa is rated 4.5 stars by 874 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Brasa

124 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Glen Street
  • Neighborhood
    Somerville
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm take-out and delivery Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Take-Out and Delivery Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Steak, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of metered parking available on Broadway, and in the area of East Somerville around the restaurant. Parking lot available behind restraunt after 5pm.
  • Public transit
    MBTA Orange Line T: Sullivan Station, AssemblyBus: Broadway @ Michigan Ave Bus.Close to: Union Square, Davis Square, Central Square, Kendall/MIT, Tufts University, Harvard University, East Somerville, Cambridge
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Bojorquez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 764-1412 ext. 1
  • Private party facilities
    We host birthdays, engagement parties, graduation parties, weddings, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, corporate events, and any other celebrations you can think of! The full restaurant space can accommodate from 12 people seated and up to 150ppl and 200 standing.
  • Private party contact
    La Brasa Private Event Manager: (617) 764-1412
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