Flickr/Becky McCray

Flickr/Becky McCray

Braai

New York

African Restaurant

$$$$

PERMANENTLY CLOSED

A South African barbecue and grill in Midtown, Braai serves traditional fare from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and beyond. Spicy skewered meats dot the menu, as well as marinated and pan seared seafood dishes with tangy sides like truffle coconut cornmeal porridge, or 'pap,' chakalaka relish, and saffron rice.

329 W 51st St (btw 8th & 9th Ave.)

New York, NY 10019

braainyc.com

Monday

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Wednesday

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Thursday

5:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Friday

11:30 AM - 12:00 AM

Saturday

11:30 AM - 12:00 AM

Sunday

11:30 AM - 11:00 PM

(212) 315-3315

329 W 51st St (btw 8th & 9th Ave.)

New York, NY 10019

braainyc.com

Monday

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Wednesday

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Thursday

5:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Friday

11:30 AM - 12:00 AM

Saturday

11:30 AM - 12:00 AM

Sunday

11:30 AM - 11:00 PM

(212) 315-3315

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