Whenever I come to town, Brazen is always a must go to for me! The food is always amazing, I love that they constantly change up their menu very season, it shows what a talented chefs Kevin & his team are. The vibes are amazing, and I had a delicious drink there as well. Shoutout to our amazing waitress Christina for taking such good care of us!!

Star ratings. 1 bad. 2 below average. 3 average / neutral. 4 good. 5 excellent. Love the atmosphere and location. Service and food was great. Love open kitchen designs. Large wine list. Cocktail list slim but focused. Overall food was good. Salt use is evident but not distracting. Love the use of oils. Definitely use the bread for dipping in the Asparagus soup. Chocolate mousse is super rich definitely for sharing. Shrimp was great very well balanced plate. The almond anchovie added the perfect amount of crunch. Campanella was good. More peas would've been nice. Asparagus added good crunch to dish. Bonus came by when morels were in season. Overall very well priced for meal.

An excellent meal. We had the sweet potato pancake, the shrimp, salmon, and the creme brulee. I highly recommend the shrimp, as it was very flavorful. The salmon had a perfect sear without being overcooked. The restaurant provides a complimentary crusty bread, but it was very tough and lacked flavor. I think they could do without it. The restaurant itself was a bit noisy, but we were still able to have a nice conversation without shouting to be heard. The staff was friendly and attentive. I highly recommend Brazen for couples, friends, and families. Overall, Brazen was a culinary experience we won't forget, and I look forward to our next visit.

Brazen Open Kitchen is one of our favorite restaurants in Dubuque. From the moment you walk in, everything is on point. The staff, decor, food and of course cocktails are 🔥 Kevin is always creating great dishes and Jon makes some of the best cocktails in town. Their fried chicken is a must.

Excellent environment, food and service. In a town that is suffering for good food Brazen does an excellent job filling that void. I highly recommend the pork belly on the appetizer menu, I think it’s the best thing we had. The steak was also cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The scallops were excellent as well, although a lighter item the broth it is served in was delicious. The desserts were fantastic as well. A great meal for a date night or special occasion.

Start off with nice complimentary bread. I like how they have seasonal menu, but it is a fancy restaurant so the menu is very vague with what it is, also not too many options. Chicken? So crunchy and great. The waitress we had was very nice. However, the food was really salty for some reason.

Had a great experience at Brazen! The food was excellent, you can tell they put a lot of thought into curating their menu, which changes with the seasons. I had the ribeye with mashed potatoes which was very good. My partner had the fried chicken and that was delicious as well, and the portions were very generous for the price. Good cocktails, I ordered the Pomegranate Cosmo and really enjoyed it! Prices were reasonable and service was great too, our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. Definitely recommend coming here if you are looking for a nice dinner in Dubuque!

I normally have a wonderful experience with Brazen: the roasted pork chop w/ risotto they used to serve was phenomenal, the fried chicken is spectacular, their desserts are to die for, the ambiance of the restaurant is second to none in Dubuque & the staff are highly attentive. The reason for the low review, though, is due to their treatment of takeout entrees . The last time I ordered a steak for takeout, it was lukewarm & lacked any distinguishable flavor that would separate it from any other meat, but at a $50 price tag I was underwhelmed & disappointed seeing as this restaurant has given me some of my favorite dishes ever in the past. Tonight, we spent about $112 in takeout w/ a sizeable tip , and the $36 halibut we received was extremely disappointing because the eggplant that was advertised to accompany the dish was now where to be seen and only a bites worth of plantains were present with the dish . I love this restaurant, and every time I eat inside me my guests have an amazing experience . Their takeout, on the other hand, has been consistently mediocre, and I just wish that the portion sizes & care given to the dishes that leave the restaurant were the same as the ones presented inside the restaurant’s interior.

What a gem of a find in Dubuque, IA of all places! If you're a local, Brazen offers a complete dining experience. If you are a foodie traveling through, like me, you will be elated to find a fine dining establishment in Dubuque all places! Service was smooth and thoughtful. Our server, Cristina, was well-versed and attentive, even down to the details on our wine label. She was attentive to allergies and made sure to check with the kitchen on ingredients. We ordered the Leek Fondue and Pork Belly for appetizers. Seriously that fondue will make everyone ask if it's okay to lick the bowl! The pork belly melts in your mouth while the chicharrones contrast with a crisp the bite. Don't go there looking for southern fried chicken. You will be disappointed. Moist juicy chicken with a heavy crunchy breading, Brazen's fried chicken is a generous example of Midwestern comfort food. Remember, we're still in Iowa. However, one bite of the umami braised beef short rib had this southerner swooning and crooning, "ooo, mommy!" Yes, it's that delicious. Fork tender beef. Savory goat cheese polenta. With a swoop, the cabbage puree balances all those flavors in a delightful bite. Do yourself a favor and order dessert. Heck! Bring a friend and order two! If Banana cake is still on the menu. You'll have dreams about that buttery carmel sauce. I never thought I'd be saying this...I can't wait to go back to dine in Dubuque!

The fried chicken seemed very popular but we for the short ribs and salmon. The crème brûlée was wonderful. The cocktails were delish.

Fancy for sure! Server was very very kind and patient while we took some time to place our orders! Definitely more of an upscale, small portion dishes restaurant; especially because of the elegance and perfection & presentation that goes into the quality of the food! Our table enjoyed the Leek Fondue; it was delicious with the warm served bread. I enjoyed the salmon dish; salmon was cooked perfectly, however wish it came with a vegetable side of some sort. My co workers enjoyed the rib eye steak and pasta. Creme Bruelee was divine, we were all licking our spoons! BLACKBERRY BOURBON SMASH also hit the spot!

I really liked the batter on the friend chicken light but also stayed very crispy. The brioche French toast had a lovely vanilla butter

We had private dinner party . Menu was amazing and catered to our request. Chef talked about dishes. Drink service was amazing. Cocktails were top notch

Good overall experience for an upscale place to grab a meal. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and the food was unique and tasted good, albeit not mind-blowingly good in my opinion. Recommend getting reservations as it is a popular spot and the wait times are long for those who dont plan ahead on busy weekends.

Food was simply AMAZING! Drinks were also great! We shared the pork schnitzel and it was too big for both of us. We also had the leek fondue, and it and the bread with it were tops!

Our food was wonderful! The service was very good. The atmosphere was great! We came here with the mindset of paying a little extra for fine dining. We got a big city dinner experience in a smaller Midwest city without the 2 hour wait time. Wonderful experience!

Truly wonderful food!! And incredible bastion of dining nestled in a cozy Midwest setting. This is the kind of place where you know the chef is amazing and everything on the menu is great, so feel free to venture away from things you would normally order and go for something new! We had the porkbelly, Bluefin tartare, pork shoulder, and a great creme brulee. Can't wait to visit again!

Loved my first experience here. Love the farm to table feel. All fresh, quality ingredients. Well seasoned and very flavorful. I forgot to take pics of my actual entree, but I will revisit and post those pics soon. Only downside was the wait time to get our food.

First time there and it was great! The atmosphere was perfect and food was phenomenal! It's a seasonal restaurant so I can't wait to go back when the menu changes!

Our dinner and experience were fantastic at Brazen. It was our first time and we hope to be back soon. Our server Alycia(sp?) made the night even better with exceptional service. She was personable, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to give us a great experience. The food was top notch and couldn’t have asked for anything better!