We grew up in Ames, Iowa where our love of cooking, good food and a sense of family and community was nurtured. As brothers, it was heartening to talk to each other about our roles as Executive Chefs in different restaurants – Matt working with Wolfgang Puck at Spago, and Jeff with Rick Bayless , one of the leading authorities on authentic Mexican cuisine.

In the summer of 1996, we opened the original Brothers' Restaurant, which we soon outgrew. The opportunity to bring our vision of fine dining to a landmark site such as Mattei’s Tavern was realized when we opened our doors here on June 21, 2002. We strive to have legendary service, innovative “made from scratch” cuisine, and a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere that causes you to return time and again.

Jeff & Matt Nichols