brasserie

noun

bras·​se·​rie ˌbras-ˈrē 

ˌbra-sə-

: an informal usually French restaurant serving simple hearty food

Examples of brasserie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Friday night brunch at The Hide, a high-end brasserie inspired by classic steakhouses of New York and Chicago with its elegant art deco interiors, sees diners enjoy live jazz alongside premium wines, beers and classic cocktails. —Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

For a slightly more casual meal, guests can stop by Le Bellevue, a chic brasserie offering more traditional French fare. —Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025

Society 48, the resort's American brasserie, offers all-day dining featuring inventive global dishes that celebrate both land and sea. —Carrie Coolidge, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

For example, by opening a premium New York style brasserie in Jakarta, Coach is blending its American roots with fine dining, offering customers a premium experience while strengthening the brand’s reputation through high-end hospitality. —Clara Ludmir, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, brewery, from Middle French brasser to brew, from Old French bracier, from Vulgar Latin *braciare, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh brag malt

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above