We had the absolute best meal here! Shoutout to the amazing service from Kenzie N, she and the entire staff did an incredible job for our dinner. Nestled in downtown Kalamazoo, Brick and Brine specializes in cocktails and steaks, but they also offer a variety of menu options to fit all tastes. We celebrated my father's 70th birthday here, and it didn't disappoint. They offer a variety of spaces to fit small and large groups. We hosted 10 people in their main dining room, and it was the perfect ambiance. Their dinner rolls are complimentary, super fluffy and come with a side of black salted butter. We also started with the house salad, and I split two specials - a potatoes au gratin dish along with a dish called Jafar's Chicken. Both were incredible. I highly recommend venturing here for any occasion! Thank you, Kenzie and team for an amazing time! read more

Brick and Brine - Special - Potatoes Au Gratin - New American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Everything wife loved the meal. Service was Great meal she loved the lamb. I had the pork Chop and french onion soup. read more

Came here with a party of 10 to celebrate my 50th birthday. The service was slow, the server acted as if we were inconveniencing her, and we were a table of hospitality folks. So, we were understanding and kind. HOWEVER.....The food took FOREVER!! Then all the burgers were over-cooked, ordered medium, got well and the fries were old. The François was burnt and the only thing sent back to the kitchen. We decided not to order dessert based on the experience. I am the only person who had celiac and I was not cross contaminated and that was the only positive thing. The deeply upsetting thing is that due my experience with my family here, I won't return even if it is only one of the two places I can eat safely. read more

Staff is always AMAZING ! Best place to have great service and good food and drinks ! Thank you Brick and Brine for always going above and beyond to have us leaving satisfied ! A must if you're in the area . read more

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Wow, what a wonderful anniversary dinner! As old fans of Zazio's, we left the area right before B+B opened, but we have been excited for the opportunity to try it. After a long wait, it didn't disappoint. Walking in, we were struck by the beautiful remodel that was done (maybe with the exception of the very green glass chandelier that you'll either love or hate). The windows into the kitchen provide a wonderful view of the magic as it happens, and the old chef's table experience that looked like a Food Network set has been changed into a cozy kitchen table experience that looks delightful. The wait staff was all exceptional, and the food was top notch (except we found the meatballs just ok). We will happily come back to celebrate other momentous occasions here. read more

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Everything about our first visit to Brick and Brine excellent. Our server and all the staff were very friendly and attentive. We saw many other dishes being served we would try in the future. read more

All things are well in this place. The coat check upon entry, the live music playing in the background makes for a warm and welcoming environment. We were seated and I truly don't think there is a bad seat in the place. Our server Nick was knowledgeable and accommodating. The food was just as delicious as it was the last time we visited. It definitely is a fine dining experience. read more

Brick and Brine - Salmon - New American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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I rarely give out 5 star reviews these days but Brick and Brine, was truly exceptional! The decor and design in the restaurant was modern and comfortable at the same time! Started with a French onion soup the cheese was cooked perfectly on top and the onions were delicious, 9/10 all time! For the main dish we had the lamb chops the portion was plenty of food for one without being too big or small! The waitress we had was friendly and attentive! Overall 5 stars all day! read more

Brick and Brine - Lamb chops - New American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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2nd visit here... first time was amazing. This time I took the recommendation of the waiter and got the oven roasted chicken. It was tough and over cooked. Gave them the feedback and asked for the fried chicken I got last time. They said it would take 40 min. I was happy to wait, ordered another drink while I waited. They packaged my chicken and said hope you enjoy at home. My wife asked for a manager and he asked what he could do and just stared at our table. Honestly most uncomfortable I've been after their mistake. Could be a one off but likely won't be going back. Hope they get better read more

I had to travel to work once a month to Michigan. Brian Brian is my favorite restaurant to go to! Everything I have had there is absolutely amazing. My favorite drink is a dirty martini and they make it perfect. I am in love with their whipped feta! I do request vegetables instead of bread though. When it is in season, the apple pie is also my favorite there elevated espresso martini is absolutely amazing. Cannot love this place more! read more

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I want to start off my saying I had a great experience a few months ago. So great, that I brought coworkers tonight and felt our experience did not live up to expectation. Our server was great. Really warm and welcoming. We ordered the meatballs for an app to share and they were great. The tomahawk was really what brought me back to Brick and Brine. I was so excited to share this. Around 30-40 min after our order was taken we were informed that the kitchen had overcooked our steak and they would have to redo the plate. Another 30 minutes and still no food on the table. We were assured that they were adding finishing touches and would be served shortly. Mind you this has been over an hour since we ordered and it was a routine week night. We were very much looking forward to the main course at this point. To our disappointment the steak was far too rare for a medium rare cut. I try not to be too picky about rare meat but this being a work dinner we sent the food back to be cooked longer. All in all it was just ok this go around. The potatoes might have been the best part of the meal. Meat lacked flavor. I did have higher expectations and I know that it has been done before, having dined here just months ago. Will hopefully give this another try next time in town but missed the mark this go around read more

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For Kalamazoo and any location for a top dining service experience calm noise environment and attentive care you will enjoy this for a special occasion or group dinner. We had a group of 6 and enjoyed all of our items. Try the grill and don't be scared of seafood in Michigan read more

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Not only is this place beautifully decorated, it has the good food chops to back it up! Came here for our anniversary and they did all they could to make sure we felt special. Small touches like merely acknowledging special occasions make an enormous impact! Our server, Anna, was well informed, gracious and just charismatic enough. Food was delicious, of course. I had the soft shell crab special, husband had the hanger steak. We split the peeled carrot salad (very nice) and shared the burrata toast to start, which was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with the whole thing feeling very festive. They even brought out chocolate covered strawberries to congratulate us on our milestone. If you're looking to feel celebrated and want a fantastic meal, you've come to the right place. read more

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My boyfriend booked a dinner celebration here and they pulled out all the stops! The service was top notch, attentive, and detail oriented. Birthday reservation included a special menu signed by the entire staff, rose petals sprinkled on the table, a Polaroid picture, and complimentary brownie dessert. The food was spectacular! Get the Lamb Ragu, the lemon ricotta topping added a fresh touch to the dish that I'm still craving! read more

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The service was great. The food was nothing to write home about! I had a pork belly frittata Not very tantalizing. My friend is Gluten Free. She had shrimp and grits Her husband ate the shrimp. She ate the grits and a salad. I was disappointed. When I called to ask about GF I thought there would be more items. There weren't many regular items to choose on the menu! The grits were good. It's very pricy for the quality of food. read more

* updated: they called me after the visit to give apologies for the service, but thier apology was basically about blaming me for asking to change the terrible table they did sit us at. Then they provided another blame for us choosing the toffee cake (the one that the server encouraged) instead of the chocolate cake , saying that the last one is more suitable for birthday candles!? ----------- I reserved here to celebrate my husband birthday The atmosphere is everything! Nice vibes, luxurious and fancy dining. The service didn't meet the expectations for me and they lack accuracy: We both ordered our burgers to be medium well, but one arrived well done and the other was only medium. I requested a candle for my husband birthday cake in the reservation, but they forgot about it, and only brought it when I asked twice. The server who brought the feta and pita to the table said (don't worry about the pita amount,we will bring you more) then they charged us extra fees for the extra pita without mentioning it. In the online reservation i mentioned that i am celebrating my husband birthday, but when we arrived the had us seated next to the kitchen door, very noisy, smelly and disturbing for a couple who are celebrating a special occasion and want a cozy romantic spot to enjoy their time. For dessert, we ordered toffee cake since the server encouraged us to order it, but i am not a fan of in this cake because It was crispy and dry. For appetizers, we ordered feta with pita bread . Nice , creamy and full of flavors. For main course, we ordered burgers because i heard a lot about it. It is served with garlic fries on the side. The burger patty was thick and juicy, while the other one was thick and crispy. The frise was not bad but it was a little greasy. I probably will not come back again. I don't want to be over charged for such service. read more

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Great atmosphere and music. Excellent service. Clean and comfortable. I got the pork chop and the wedge salad. Both were fantastic. We got onion rings for the table and they were probably the best onion rings I've ever had. The manager checked on us and thanked us for coming. I got a smoked old fashioned which was very good. Their food and cocktail selection is amazing. We kept seeing charcuterie boards, fried chicken, and other food go by that all looked amazing. We were celebrating my sister's birthday and they gave her a complimentary dessert. Highly recommended and we definitely want to go back! read more

Fabulous food, fabulous service great ambiance worth every single minute spent here with loved ones and friends. We will return. read more

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Gotta love the vibe! Extra shout out Kenzie for her French 75 and her original cocktail the "Vogue." Get it. It's everything in a craft cocktail. Had the wedge salad and whipped Feta .... Also didn't disappoint Also shout out to Chuck and Cari for the amazing service to all of us at the bar on a Friday night n the peak of summer read more

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Food was pretty tasty. Lovely environment great customer service and nicely price menu. read more

Brick and Brine - Fried chicken - New American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

It was my wife birthday and I been studying this place on the internet because I knew we'd be in Kalamazoo for a Jack & Jill event. I did not make a reservation because I was insure of the agend of the event did not want to miss the reservation if the event lasted too long. Luckily for us, the event ended early and we had time to go to Brick & Brine. We had a little trouble at the door because we did not have a reservation. I pointed out all the empty table and that no one can make a reservation on OpenTable after 9:45pm (I knew this because I was going to make a reservation before arriving.) After consult with the manager, we were shown a table and Steve was assigned to serve us. The manager personally came over to apologize, explain how they try to start ending table service systematics at about 9:30pm, but that he would find us a server. Basically, it all worked out in the end. We got seated. We ordered the Feta"beginnings" menu item and it was DELICIOUS!! Bread was very warm, the feta was nicely whipped with honey contrast against the sour feta backdrop was amazing! The drinks were very good - my wife had the "Seven Wonders" and I had an Expresso Martini. Both were great. Steve was a solid server. Net, we had a great food and drinks for my wife's birthday and ended the night satisfied. I would return. read more

This place aims to please, the service here was impeccable. Our waitress was very attentive and always making sure we had everything we needed and are happy with our food Highly getting the tomahawk...perfectly prepared, tender and delicious. Tge brick chicken was moist and on a wonderful buttery, flavorful sauce. The baked alaskan was interesting with many layers of tastes to discover. Our favorite side was the brussel sprouts...savory and sweet. The meatball appetizer and onion rings were also a hit. The restaurant was busy but tables are spaced out so different feel crowded and the place had great ambience read more

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If you're looking to splurge and have a fine dining experience, look not further than Brick & Brine. Not only is the restaurant fresh, new & tidy but you're greeted and served by some amazing staff. The kitchen staff is well trained because everything was cooked to perfection. Our table shared the meatballs and they were so good. They were bursting with flavor & very tender. The grilled focaccia they're served with was warm and perfect for putting a bite of meatball on or dipping in the sauce. The steaks done come with sides so you'll order those separately and they price and serve them to share. We shared the onion rings which were huge and extra crispy and served with garlic aioli, yum! I've never been disappointed by Brussels Sprouts and these are exceptional. They soft on the inside, slightly crispy on the outside and tossed with soy, chilies, bacon and topped with peanuts. I ordered the Butchers Cut 10 oz Hanging Steak and loved it. I ordered it medium and it was grilled perfectly. They serve it with a whole grilled garlic which is perfect to eat with every bite of steak. You can order sauces separately which I did. I loved the scallion & garlic ash butter. Someone at the table had crispy fingerlings with their meal, I tried them and also loved those. I don't think you can really go wrong here. read more

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Very good service and amazing food. I had the butcher block streak, whipped feta and Brussels sprouts. Others in my party had the truffle pasta, salmon, beet salad and carrot/ginger soups of the day (it was spicy). They had someone going around the restaurant taking pictures for guests on a polaroid camera. Fun! read more

Brick and Brine - Steak & Brussels - New American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

I've been here multiple times, and Brick and Brine has yet to disappoint! Most recently, my husband and I went to celebrate our anniversary. We made an online reservation and noted it was our anniversary. We were met with rose petals on the table, a personalized menu with well wishes and staff signatures, and later, a Polaroid and chocolate covered strawberries. It was so sweet and detailed! We enjoyed listening to the live duo playing guitar and singing. The food was delicious and came out in a timely manner. The drinks were also enjoyable. We will be back! read more

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A warm welcome at the front desk on a busy Friday night and escorted to our four top by our server. A thorough description of the menu as well the evenings special. Anne our server was on the ball; had a great meal and highly recommend Brick and Brine Bon Appetite read more

Welp, quite possibly, the best scallops I've had in the state of MI. The lamb chops were delicious and right on point in the preparation. Chairs were very nice and comfortable. I didn't notice the place very much; my meal had me in rapture. Sorry, I can't remember my server's name but she was prompt and attentive to our every need. Great experience!! read more

We were very excited to have a special date night at Brick and Brine. This was our first time dining here and we really hoped for more. The service was excellent and some of the dishes were made very well, but we had a few dishes that were surprisingly cooked poorly and not seasoned well. Started with a great B&B Martini and some bourbon- the martini was excellent. A smoky twist with a blue cheese olive. Ordered the Caesar salad and wedge salad. Wedge was excellent! Delicious bacon, marinated tomatoes, pickled onion- very good. The Caesar was lacking dressing. Half of it was without dressing. We had scallops for an appetizer which were done very well. Highly recommend. The miso salmon entree was also nice. Salmon was cooked great. The beans must have sat out for a while and appeared a little dry but overall, it was a nice dish. Ordered their $70+ ribeye and asked for medium-rare. It came very overcooked and under seasoned- it was highly lacking salt. It also wasn't a good cut of meat. Expected it to be amazing for the price. We sent it back. Had a side of brussel sprouts with the steak- this was a yummy side dish. A little sweet with bacon. The lamb pappardelle was very gluey- the homemade noodles were all clumped and stuck together in the bowl of pasta. That was also a disappointment and we didn't eat more than a few bites. We ordered the fudge cake to-go. Our waiter was kind enough to remove the ribeye and the dessert from our tab due to the steak issue. Although- we never received the dessert in our take out bag. We thought all of the food was inside of the bag and we left, but apparently our dessert was missing. We tipped our server on the total meal (including the steak and dessert) but sadly missed the dessert. For a bill of $250+, we definitely expected food to be cooked better and seasoned better. The dessert mishap was unfortunate as well. Since this was our first date night in over 7 months, we left a little disappointed. A manager never came out to talk to us about the experience or steak that was sent back either. If B&B is supposedly the best in Kalamazoo- they were highly lacking in a few places. read more

Brick and Brine - New American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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My wife brought me here for my birthday. I was excited since this restaurant is supposed to be "the fanciest" in Kalamazoo, but it disappointed me. Here's my overall review: Pros: - The atmosphere was classy, nice, and clean. I liked the vibes. - The staff was friendly and welcoming. Almost everyone there wished me a happy birthday, which was a nice gesture. Cons: - They gave us a seat right next to the kitchen door. I don't want to smell like fried food after leaving the restaurant, so we had to change it to a better seating area. - The food was just okay. I got the Brick & Brine Burger, and it was burned--even though I specifically asked for it to be cooked medium well. - It's my birthday; I would've appreciated having a professional waiter or waitress, not someone in training. It was super frustrating to have two waiters constantly checking on us! - The restaurant called us to apologize, but their apology didn't feel sincere. Instead, they blamed us for requesting a table change, claiming that's why the note about having a candle was lost. The whole restaurant knew it was my birthday! What kind of apology blames the customer instead of owning up to mistakes? I once went to Red Lobster, and for their apology, they gave me a $60 gift card! - They didn't even bother to offer a complimentary birthday cake. Almost every other restaurant has been doing that for years! Overall: It's a nice, clean restaurant with smiling staff and okay food, but beyond that, having your meal at home is far more worth your time. I definitely won't be coming here again--even if it's free! read more

Fantastic place. The interior, staff, and atmosphere are unmatched. The drinks were phenomenal as was our meal. We had the brussel sprouts for our app and they were killer! They bring out complimentary bread as well. We had the scallops and duck for the entrees and both were perfect. Ended with the apple pie a la mode and it was divine! The mixologists here are incredibly knowledgable and the bar is stacked- even bad crème de violet which I have found is very hard to come by. We had asked our waiter about some cocktails and he had a breadth of knowledge and you could tell was super passionate- I loved it. This is a must when in Kalamazoo! read more

Brick and Brine - Apple pie a la mode - New American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Been here before so I thought it was Birthday worthy. My wife loved her Lemon Pesto Ravioli and loved it. I had the Beef Tip Pasta that was ok. Mind had a really good savory sauce flavor but left me disappointed with the dry way over cooked beef tips. It was surrounded by excellent pasta etc. so I was able to get it down. I will give them 1 more shot in the future it could have been a tough night where only cooks covered while the chef was off this Friday night. The only reason the total rating was a 3 is due to the overall expense leaves me expecting better quality. If we received this meal at Dennys it would have been higher read more

Brick and Brine - New American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

I am always a bit skeptical of restaurants in hotels, but this one exceeded expectations. Service and food were both amazing. We started with smoked old fashioned, the Dutch courage and the pork belly app. The drinks were wonderful and well balanced but the pork belly was just okay, a bit on the bland side. We decided to get the shared Tomahawk entrée and were very glad we did - it was absolutely fabulous! Delicious sides included, especially the potatoes. We got two desserts, the chocolate fudge cake and the orange bread pudding. I expected to favor the chocolate but, while it was very good, the bread pudding was absolutely amazing. the drizzle of honey and the homemade ice took it to another level. read more

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In many ways, this is one of the best restaurants in Kalamazoo. While it's not quite Michelin star level, it's definitely worth noting. The atmosphere is vibrant and stylish, with a mix of classic and creative dishes, think salmon or something more adventurous like hazelnut crab capeletti. There's live music, a lively bar scene, and a welcoming vibe whether you're dressed up or rocking a hipster hat. A great spot all around! read more

Make a reservation ... this place is always busy! Stopped in for dinner with some co-workers and we were lucky to snag a high top with an extra chair pulled up. Food is delicious, staff is friendly, it's a little loud due to the number of people in the room. Baked Alaska to finish off the meal is an experience! read more

Brick and Brine - Baked Alaska - New American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Exceptional service in a location that clearly has a number of corporate groups every day. You know a place is good when they don't give you a hard time for splitting an entree (!) and our server Anna was SO gracious. I discovered a new cab that I love (Quilt & Co. from Napa) and we loved every single bite of food we ate. Great ambience, great everything. Just know that it's located within a Radisson so a little tricky to get to although they do validate for the Radisson garage. Loved this date night! read more

Brick and Brine - Fun & cozy seating - New American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Yes probably my favorite place to go in Kazoo. We went there to try out some bourbon and had a few questions, the bartender was very knowledgeable on the different brands and the food was delicious definitely going back read more

Great romantic date night spot. Excellent service and meals are par excellent! Excellent location in the Raddison on the Kalamazoo Mall walkway read more

The food is solid, high quality but not particularly imaginative. The atmosphere is quite pleasant though.

Well, first off this place isn't for the timid person who is afraid to explore new things. The restaurant is very well laid out and has a really nice vibe. The staff was great and very personable. While reconnecting with an old friend, we had an amazing octopus dish and the oysters were great. But the drinks were the star of the show with eagle rare Cherrywood smoked old-fashioned. That were simply amazing. Definitely a place to go if you want to impress someone who's never been there, but your bank account better not be lacking because nothing is cheap but at this place it's not supposed to be. Highly recommended. read more

Another amazing meal! Food was great and so was the service! Highly recommend the salmon! read more

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