Brick Restaurant
(415) 441-4232
1085 Sutter St
San Francisco,
CA
94109
37.788
-122.4182
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Downtown
Reviews & Ratings for Brick Restaurant
42 reviews
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Good food and atmosphere
by joiedevivre
February 08, 2008
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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Contributor
January 07, 2009
This little gem of a place is on Nob Hill just a short walk from the Fairmont. A warm feeling bar and restaurant with many fine seafood dishes.They have a white cheddar mac and cheese there that I love. The homemade truffled fettuccini is another great vegetarian choice. The prices are fairly reasonable too.
Insect Invasion (not allowed to say the C word. got flagged) Big insect gross!!!
by sabrina_muncy
January 01, 2009
Lets put it this way ..Eating there last week. (the Insect) jumped on bar, bartender swooped it up as though he sees it all the time. Lights were on there was a large amount of people at the bar and the (hard shelled insect) WASNT SCARED!! Pretty brave (insect) or is Brick being invaded? You decide.
- Pros: ummm? Service was great. Its not their fault
- Cons: insects? food is below average used to be better.
Great dessert!
by okimat
May 02, 2008
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
Very small plates at a big plate price
by rita002
December 14, 2007
Atmosphere was nice, service was excellent. Food was tasty, but when my dinner came with three very small scallops for the price of over $20 I was shocked! The entire size of my dinner was smaller than a typical appetizer. I left with a big bill and still very hungry. Wont go back
- Pros: good service
- Cons: way too expensive for the size of the food. Leave hungry
Not a good place to go if you're hungry
by drsomm
June 01, 2007
The food is good - not great, and overpriced. The portions are very small. If your going for a lite meal or appetizer with drinks, then I would recommend it, but be ready to pay for a three course meal.
In my opinion; for the quality and the amount that you get....not worth it!
This place should be considered a bar that serves appetizers, not a restaurant with a bar.
Great concept, poor execution; awful wine list
by bemerald
May 13, 2007
My wife and I were looking forward to eating at Brick after the many positive reviews, but we were very dissappointed in the food and in particular, the wine list. Very interesting and creative food concepts, such as falafel halibut with hummus, was overcooked and oversalted. The chocolate-salted ribeye was cold. The confit buffalo wings was the only well executed dish.
With the exception of the Carignane by Eric Ross, a fabulous but obscure producer, the wine list was hopeless. The sheepish bar staff knew this and told us to avoid the white wines entirely -- ended up with a Roderer Brut Rose to go with the halibut rather than endure the suffering of a limited and poor selection (shocking for a place with a huge and well positioned bar).
The staff were terrific, but you could tell they knew what was up. Avoid.
- Pros: Great space, nice staff
- Cons: Food preparation, wine list
great time!
by toniamonterey
April 13, 2007
I really enjoyed my experience. The bartenders had great recommendations for both food and drinks. A great SF time!
- Pros: good atmosphere
- Cons: parking
Chocolate Salt AND Amazing Service
by texgirl38
March 05, 2007
Brick has a very cool interior, fun crowd, delicious food, but most of all, amazing service. When I first went on a Friday night I was suprised by the packed, fun crowd. Since the hostess wasn't able to give us our first choice table, the management made up for it completely. They comped us drinks and desserts and had a really generous and genuine attitude. It made for a fun night for the whole party. I can't stop thinkng about the chocolate salt on the steak. My cod was fine, but the eggplant underneath it was the best eggplant ever. I'd highly recommend Brick as a fun weekend spot with friends or a romantic night on the town with your honey. Give it a shot!
- Pros: Service, food, ambiance, steak, drinks
- Cons: Loud (but Lively)
American standards with an innovative twist draw artist and exec alike to a comfortable, art-loaded oasis in the less-gritty-by-the-day Tendernob.
by Contributor
January 25, 2007
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.
