Whole family loves this place. Great combination of local dive feel with excellent food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari
Dave V.
Brickhouse is the best. I could eat here for every meal! Brunch, dinner, they do it all.
Carl B.
Above average chicken Parm...huge portions, although it was overcooked and somewhat dry. Outstanding espresso martini. Cream broule was outstanding Waitress was very pleasant, although she had way to many tables. On the negative side, this place is small, packed and LOUD. If you looking for decent food at a decent price, and have no intentions of conversing with your dining partners, go for it. If you're looking for a romantic night out FORGET it. Bottom line Value. 4 Quality of food 3 Ambiance 1 They do a huge business, so they must be doing something. For this couple, not the place for us and a quiet night out. No reason for patrons to be literally yelling at each other across tables
Richard Thompson
Arancini (app) and eggplant involtini were both very good!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Parmigiana
Kelly B.
Ok, maybe I'm fussy but, this was the worst veal Marsala I've ever had. My family is Italian from NY so maybe I'm not aware of Italian cuisine in this area. We were greeted with a chilly response. We were told all the tables were reserved in an empty restaurant! We were placed at a high top in the bar area which was fairly uncomfortable after traveling for hours. So I ordered the veal Marsala and my husband mirrored my choice. When it arrived the veal wasn't breaded as we are used to but sometimes different areas prepare it differently. Our server, Jocelyn, was quite curt and not terribly welcoming, again we had the frosty feeling. She asked if we wanted bread and of course we wanted bread, the bread provided was a multi grain kind and a French bread, but we were starving as it was 4pm and we both had not eaten all day so.... Ok, veal Marsala was coming!! The food came quickly so we jumped in. The veal was flavorless and seemed like it was cooked on a flat grill and put on the pasta and the sauce put on top. There were mushrooms that were an after thought and barely cooked. The sauce itself tasted like Campbell soup. It was very watery and unusually sweet. I'm not sure what their recipe is but mushrooms cooked with the Marsala give it the depth. We didn't want anymore thank you. I guess that's what you get for getting Italian at a pub in the Boston area. We should have gone for seafood! A note: the bathroom was clean which usually Indicates a clean kitchen so I wanted to make note of that. The rest of the pub felt a little depressing with no music just a ball game on the tv in the bar. I'm sure there might be better options on the menu but you are being judged by strangers on what ever item they choose, so each item should be its best. It's a pub, not a restaurant, probably a good place to grab a beer. $60+ for two entrees with no drinks or appetizers.
Larry B.
Great food, friendly service, almost always (at least when we go) a line waiting. We always leave satisfied!
Ronni Sarrett Lederman
Great food, super popular place. Wonderful server.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Betz
Had the fried calamari and the eggplant dinner. And they are excellent every time I've been there.Pretty loud inside.I highly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari, Eggplant Involtini
Edward Forbes
Went on the weekend for brunch. Called ahead for reservations. When we arrived, most of the tables had reservation signs. Filled up as we were there. They have a good size bar as overflow seating but no bartender on duty, just regular wait staff. Reservations are a good idea.The Corned Beef Hash Benny was great. You get a choice of English Muffins or Hash Browns. I got it on the Hash Browns. It's different but delicious. The odd thing is that you get home fries, too. Potato everywhere. Maybe with Hash Browns, you could have a non-potato side?Parking: They don't have their own parking lot. But if you look on their website, they show at least 3 parking lots very close by that allow Brickhouse Cafe customers to park for free.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corned Beef Hash
Sophie M.
Heard about this place from someone at work. I went with my family and didn't know what to expect. It's a very warm friendly place. Part bar and part local neighborhood restaurant. The food blew us away and was one of the best Italian food we have had in Boston!
Had a lovely dinner. Their special chicken with spinach and portobello mushrooms with their homemade fettuccine Alfredo was delicious. And Allison our waitress was delightful. And our drinks were perfect
Raven Hamilton
The food was amazing, and the service was superb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana
jon green
Alright folks, let me do everyone a favor and say this is the best Italian restaurant in Norfolk county area. Let alone outside of Boston. Their chicken parm could make the coldest man cry tears of joy it’s so good. Pizzas are the best. Cocktails slap. Staff treats you like family. Pull in folks you won’t ever regret it.I lived in the north end for 10 years, so if you think I’m wrong- I don’t care you are wrong hoss.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katie Ohara
Parking: Lot across stree not owned by restaurant
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Connolly
Just stoped in. There were 2 of us and would not seat us. They said there were No 2 person tables available? Ridiculous! We could see 4 person tables right in front of us.
Whole family loves this place. Great combination of local dive feel with excellent food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari
Brickhouse is the best. I could eat here for every meal! Brunch, dinner, they do it all.
Above average chicken Parm...huge portions, although it was overcooked and somewhat dry. Outstanding espresso martini. Cream broule was outstanding Waitress was very pleasant, although she had way to many tables. On the negative side, this place is small, packed and LOUD. If you looking for decent food at a decent price, and have no intentions of conversing with your dining partners, go for it. If you're looking for a romantic night out FORGET it. Bottom line Value. 4 Quality of food 3 Ambiance 1 They do a huge business, so they must be doing something. For this couple, not the place for us and a quiet night out. No reason for patrons to be literally yelling at each other across tables
Arancini (app) and eggplant involtini were both very good!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Parmigiana
Ok, maybe I'm fussy but, this was the worst veal Marsala I've ever had. My family is Italian from NY so maybe I'm not aware of Italian cuisine in this area. We were greeted with a chilly response. We were told all the tables were reserved in an empty restaurant! We were placed at a high top in the bar area which was fairly uncomfortable after traveling for hours. So I ordered the veal Marsala and my husband mirrored my choice. When it arrived the veal wasn't breaded as we are used to but sometimes different areas prepare it differently. Our server, Jocelyn, was quite curt and not terribly welcoming, again we had the frosty feeling. She asked if we wanted bread and of course we wanted bread, the bread provided was a multi grain kind and a French bread, but we were starving as it was 4pm and we both had not eaten all day so.... Ok, veal Marsala was coming!! The food came quickly so we jumped in. The veal was flavorless and seemed like it was cooked on a flat grill and put on the pasta and the sauce put on top. There were mushrooms that were an after thought and barely cooked. The sauce itself tasted like Campbell soup. It was very watery and unusually sweet. I'm not sure what their recipe is but mushrooms cooked with the Marsala give it the depth. We didn't want anymore thank you. I guess that's what you get for getting Italian at a pub in the Boston area. We should have gone for seafood! A note: the bathroom was clean which usually Indicates a clean kitchen so I wanted to make note of that. The rest of the pub felt a little depressing with no music just a ball game on the tv in the bar. I'm sure there might be better options on the menu but you are being judged by strangers on what ever item they choose, so each item should be its best. It's a pub, not a restaurant, probably a good place to grab a beer. $60+ for two entrees with no drinks or appetizers.
Great food, friendly service, almost always (at least when we go) a line waiting. We always leave satisfied!
Great food, super popular place. Wonderful server.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the fried calamari and the eggplant dinner. And they are excellent every time I've been there.Pretty loud inside.I highly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari, Eggplant Involtini
Went on the weekend for brunch. Called ahead for reservations. When we arrived, most of the tables had reservation signs. Filled up as we were there. They have a good size bar as overflow seating but no bartender on duty, just regular wait staff. Reservations are a good idea.The Corned Beef Hash Benny was great. You get a choice of English Muffins or Hash Browns. I got it on the Hash Browns. It's different but delicious. The odd thing is that you get home fries, too. Potato everywhere. Maybe with Hash Browns, you could have a non-potato side?Parking: They don't have their own parking lot. But if you look on their website, they show at least 3 parking lots very close by that allow Brickhouse Cafe customers to park for free.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corned Beef Hash
Heard about this place from someone at work. I went with my family and didn't know what to expect. It's a very warm friendly place. Part bar and part local neighborhood restaurant. The food blew us away and was one of the best Italian food we have had in Boston!
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Had a lovely dinner. Their special chicken with spinach and portobello mushrooms with their homemade fettuccine Alfredo was delicious. And Allison our waitress was delightful. And our drinks were perfect
The food was amazing, and the service was superb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana
Alright folks, let me do everyone a favor and say this is the best Italian restaurant in Norfolk county area. Let alone outside of Boston. Their chicken parm could make the coldest man cry tears of joy it’s so good. Pizzas are the best. Cocktails slap. Staff treats you like family. Pull in folks you won’t ever regret it.I lived in the north end for 10 years, so if you think I’m wrong- I don’t care you are wrong hoss.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Parking: Lot across stree not owned by restaurant
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just stoped in. There were 2 of us and would not seat us. They said there were No 2 person tables available? Ridiculous! We could see 4 person tables right in front of us.