Brasserie

In France, Flanders, and the Francophone world, a brasserie (pronounced [bʁas(ə)ʁi] ^ⓘ) is a type of French restaurant with a relaxed setting, which serves dishes and other meals.

The word brasserie is French for "brewery" and, by extension, "the brewing business". Although most brasseries still serve a large selection of beers, most of them offer a wider choice of beverages such as wines and liquors. A brasserie can be expected to have professional service, printed menus, and, traditionally, white linen—unlike a bistro which may have none of these. Typically, a brasserie is open every day and serves the same menu, generally composed of a few traditional French dishes, all day. A classic example of a brasserie dish is steak frites.