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 Wythe's food and beverage program is anchored by Le Crocodile, a fantastic contemporary French brasserie on the ground floor. —Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026

This French brasserie has an outdoor garden that genuinely feels like a different city — lush and tropical with towering palms, flowering plants, and elegant mood lighting inspired by Parisian garden parties. —Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026

This French brasserie’s outdoor garden feels like stepping through a portal into greenery, soft light, and the unmistakable ambiance of a European courtyard. —Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026

While many brasseries are anchored in old-fashioned design, Kreuther wanted to lighten the atmosphere. —Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026

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