Brick House Restaurant

We decided to enjoy February 14th a day early and I'm glad we did! We shared the nightly special chippino. It well worth 80 dollars. The service was great as usual. Just a great dinner!

Upon entering restaurant we were happily greeted by the nicest male hosts! I wish I would have gotten their names. We had happy hour in the bar. Service continued to be friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. The food...meh...it was priced high but was at the level with Apple Bees (nothing wrong with Apple Bees!) Cocktail was decent but didn't have anything special to it...kind of seemed like those cocktails that bartenders make so many times they give little thought to it...or effort.Bar area is great and has fun warm friendly vibe.I would go back but not for the food. Would be fun place to meet up with friends for the bar atmosphere.Has so much potential ~ just kind of misses the mark for the food and cocktail details.

This is a gem of a restaurant and people gate keep this one. The interior is nice and clean, moody and music is playing. Their food is fresh and high quality. The staff is friendly The drinks are ok, I had an espresso martini and they do not use real espresso, not good super sweet.The table is served bread and herbed butter, so delicious! I had the Chicken Marsala, this was soooo good. Seasoned well and cooked nicely, tender. Topped w/ Mushrooms and olives with a side of veggies. Wish they served mashed potatoes lol My husband had the filet mignon and said it was great quality and cooked perfect (medium). Ravioli is my daughters favorite Their Spumoni dessert is real deal, must try. You have to go and try it once.

We had a Christmas gathering with a group of 20 recently. We were seated right in front of the fireplace and Christmas tree! It was wonderful! Our waitress has been with the restaurant for a long time and we were lucky to have her again. I ordered prim rib with baked potato. It was heavenly!

**A Hidden Gem in Elk Grove, California**Tonight, my wife and I stumbled upon what can only be described as a hidden gem in Elk Grove, California: The Brick House. This place earns every bit of its five-star review. Let's dive into why this spot is an absolute must-visit.**Service:**From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by the host and the general manager, Chris Martin. Their friendliness, patience, and accommodating nature set the tone for the evening. Our waitress, Lane, epitomized exceptional customer service. I've been to Michelin-starred restaurants, and their attention and care for their clientele were no greater than what we experienced at The Brick House. Lane was attentive, quickly noticing when we were ready to order without making us wait. Her extensive knowledge of the menu guided us perfectly. Chris, the general manager, was equally impressive. He stopped by our table to chat, giving us the 411 about our food and even recommending another restaurant for the days The Brick House is closed. His friendly demeanor and willingness to serve tables alongside his staff were refreshing. It's clear he takes pride in providing excellent service.**Food:**Oh my God! The food was phenomenal, rivaling some of the high-end restaurants in Elk Grove. All the pasta is handmade, and you can taste the difference. Even the beef stroganoff featured pasta made by hand, which added a remarkable depth of flavor and texture. My wife, who hasn't enjoyed pasta this much since our trip to Italy six months ago, was thrilled. The presentation and portion sizes were spot on. My wife had a seasonal cocktail that she described as sensational, and my Shirley Temple was a perfect blend of flavors that complemented our meal.**Atmosphere:**The atmosphere was family-friendly without being overly noisy. The staff struck the perfect balance between attentiveness and giving us space. Lane, our culinary concierge, provided an ideal mix of speed and professionalism.I highly recommend The Brick House. If you decide to go, let Chris know that Karif, the guy in the LA Dodgers hat who promised to leave a review, sent you. Trust me, this will be one of the best decisions you'll ever make. Enjoy your journey at The Brick House!

We went there today after a doctor appointment arriving at 4 pm. The restaurant was not busy. There were a few people sitting at the tables in the bar area and some diners in 2 separate booths. A family was leaving. We were informed there were no seats for the two of us and dinner seating started at 5 pm and "frankly" the server said she did not know if there would be any tables available at that time since it was Valentines..I was kind of shocked..I told her we would just go someplace else, we didn't want to be a bother...We've dined there before after a previous doctors appointment and had a great dining experience. At that time, we were the only ones there except for a few people sitting at the bar..The manager or owner even stopped by our table to make sure everything was great..I don't think we will be back.. I'm usually not sensitive, but for some reason this bothered me...

We recently dined at Brickhouse for cocktails and dinner so my partner could experience the ambiance and delicious libations. We ordered. . . 3 French 75's (she had 2)1 White RussianPork Chops with a Baked PotatoHouse SaladEverything was made perfectly, and for the French 75's, my partner mentioned that these were made to perfection from what she's experienced at other restaurants. That's a lovely compliment since she lives in the Napa area!The reason I didn't give high praise with my rating is because this establishment could do so much better for vegetarians. There really isn't anything. Sure, they have mushroom options (allergic to mushrooms) and the salads could feed the state of Texas....... great, if you like salad, but can't we do better? I've been to plenty of steak house restaurants with sides to choose from for those veg heads, but salad, baked potato, and mushrooms could definitely use some variety. We would return for the cocktails! Thanks for reading!

So the manager invited us back and offered to take care of some drinks for us. We took him up on that offer and he did reserve us a table, but guess what?? We were charged for the drinks we were told would be free so downgrading the original review to a one star.

When you first walk in there isn't anything extraordinary about the place. It's clean, pleasant and cozy. I wasn't a fan of the acoustics though, very hollow and tended to echo loudly if that makes sense. Really great staff! They know their bar and specials. The food is amazing! I had a simple garlic steak... like budda!! Go here

The Brick House manager Chris, his staff and especially our server Nga were simply amazing and helped our family surprise our dad for his 80th birthday. The food and outstanding service were top notch. We had a wonderful celebration and they helped make it great! We highly recommend them and thank them very much!