Kevin Bratt

Associate Partner, National Wine and Spirits Director

Kevin Bratt is the National Wine and Spirits Director at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak &  Stone Crab in Chicago, Las Vegas and Washington D.C., and the Beverage Director for  Shaw’s Crab House in Chicago and Schaumburg. 

The hospitality industry was a career meant-to-be for Kevin. Growing up north of Seattle  in Washington State, Kevin first began waiting tables simply to make ends meet. A  football scholarship brought him to Orange City, Iowa, where he attended Northwestern College. During this time, he would frequently make trips up to the Chicagoland area for  fun. He quickly fell in love with the Windy City and all it had to offer, especially the  growing restaurant scene, and after college decided to make Chicago his new home.  Working in the Chicago hospitality industry fostered his passion and appreciation for all  things wine and spirits.  

In 2000, the iconic Miami restaurant, Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab was set to  debut in Chicago. In need of a Wine Director, Kevin applied for the position and  immediately struck a positive chord with the team at Joe's. In his new role, Kevin worked to  break down the usual stereotypes of sommeliers. He wanted the wine program to be fun,  approachable, and exciting for the guests – not intimidating or stuffy. Kevin was  empowered to explore new products and labels, and break the mold of the standard  steakhouse wine list. When Joe’s Las Vegas opened in the Forum Shops at Caesars in  2004, Kevin was promoted to Concept Wine Director, and now oversees the wine and  beverage programs in Chicago, Las Vegas, and the newest Joe’s location, Washington  DC. He has recently added the position of Beverage Director for Shaw’s Crab House in Chicago and Schaumburg. 

Kevin has been actively involved in Wine Service and Restaurant Hospitality for over  two decades and is certified by the Society of Wine Educators and the Court of Master  Sommeliers. Additionally, he has consulted for several wine programs throughout the  Chicago area, many of which have been commended both locally and nationally.  

Kevin resides in Winnetka with his wife Kameron and their two sons, Jens and Owen.