Brick
San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 441-4232
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Larkin Street
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-2am
Editorial Review for Brick – by Michael Peck
The Scene
A pumpkin-shaded hybrid of live-work loft and "This Old House"-restored barn, Brick's main dining room is dominated by its namesake, a 100-year-old exposed-brick wall. The space, and where to sit in it, is all about who to watch: table companions, strangers at the adjacent horseshoe-shaped bar, cooks in the exhibition kitchen or foot traffic passing the window seats.
The Food
This tasty fare is more than comfort food-plus; the menu of sharable dishes aims higher, and succeeds with flair. The unconventional seared-watermelon salad, the surprisingly elegant chicken wings and the tuna crudo with pickled papaya, avocado, sea beans, kaffir and horseradish are required starters, while Pacific scallops with sweet corn and leeks are moist and plump. Burgers (two per plate, small and perfect for sharing) with fries and curry-ketchup are a solid choice, and a "Coffee and Toast" dessert--mole pots de creme, cinnamon-raisin-bread pudding--ends matters on a high note.
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Insider Tips
ParkingIf the hard-to-score street spots are full, try the pay lot across the street or one of several nearby garages.
The ExtrasAdmiring one of those painting on the wall? Check for a price--it may well be for sale.
Know Before You GoFor private parties, the separate Gallery, which features work by local artists, fits up to 50. Smaller groups may reserve the Brick Room for a $100 fee (applicable towards the $600 food-and-drink minimum required to call it your own any night of the week).
User Reviews for Brick
05/02/2008 Posted by okimat
Nice ambiance, great music. We just went in for dessert which was outstanding. MUST try the salty brulee. It says it's for two, but good enough for just one to eat! It was rich, creamy, salty and succulent
Pros: Fast and friendly service
Cons: I think it gets louder the later it gets
02/08/2008 Posted by joiedevivre
Went to brick for the second time since it opened... no more small plates! On both visits the service was friendly and efficient and the food was good. This week, the little gem salad with beets was delicious and the pork pappardelle (I wasn't sure what to expect) was tasty as well. We split the "cheesecake" dessert which was interesting. The cheesecake (more like a brownie - not heavy, creamy like traditional cheesecake) was yummy but the chocolate cookie on the side was blah. Overall good dessert though. The vibe was cool without being pretentious, and it ended up being a perfect spot for our girls night out . Really good food, nice service, cool atmosphere. (not terribly spendy either) - Will be back! (Didn't get to enjoy anything at the bar but the bar itself is pretty sleek and inviting.)
Pros: cool atmosphere; interesting menu
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