I recently had a birthday event for 28 people at the Brick House. it could not have run any smoother from initial organization (professionally handled) through cocktails, dinner and dessert. The food was bountiful and delicious, graciously taking care of gluten-free needs. The service was outstanding comparing with 5 star restaurants. I would recommend them for your event! read more

This is a review of the Mother's Day brunch we went to yesterday. I leave long reviews, so skip if you don't like them! My husband & I live in the Monterey area, but our elderly moms live in Galt & Pioneer. So, with busy lives we decided to try & give them a Mother's Day they'd really like. I was searching up restaurants that were doing Mother's Day events in their area. I didn't want to do a buffet or be in a place that was going to be so packed no one could hear each other. Tough challenge. But I found the Mother's Day brunch event at the Brick House, so decided to make reservations. I personally liked that you had to leave a deposit to hold the reservation. That tells me they're serious about making sure it was not overcrowded. The menu was limited due to it being a special event, but the items to choose from seemed interesting. Plus the bottomless mimosas & bloody Mary's was a big bonus. Our reservation was at 10:15AM. I'll start off with the review by mentioning my dad. He is a grumpy old guy who doesn't get out much. I've had to "warn" wait staff to ignore him; that he's a grump & won't be paying the bill, we will, so to not let any comments phase them, & we will try to keep him in line. Luckily he doesn't know what yelp is! When we were reviewing the menu the night before, he made the comments, "weird menu, it will be crowded, bottomless drinks? That means they will come by one time with tiny glasses." So we arrive a little early but are immediately seated in a very quiet area with only a couple of other tables occupied. The Grumpy old man: "see. They stuck us where we won't get any service." As soon as we sat down our waitress came over & immediately wished us all a happy mother's Day & could she get us a Bloody Mary or mimosa & that they were bottomless. And that she'd also be bringing our pastry board. We ordered our drinks & my dad made the comments, loud enough for the waitress to hear, "ok girls. Your one small mimosa will be coming out along with cold donuts. you'll never be offered another one, so enjoy." Within a few minutes us moms got our mimosas. In large wine glasses, filled to the top. Grumpy old man got a Bloody Mary. Nice selection of Pastries were hot out of the oven. He Made the comment, "great, a weak drink." (He hadn't taken a sip yet.") We told the waitress we would need a few minutes to look at the menu, she said fine. No rush. She came back & saw my mom & dad were nearly done with their drinks. Offered another while she took our order. My dad replied: "no. I'm driving." Translation: it's a strong drink. We went to order & my dad ordered the eggs Benedict with pork belly. also muttering it sounded weird, and it would be a shame to throw out such expensive food. He ate every bite & told the waitress it was "ok." (He rarely eats all his food.) Translation: it was probably one of the best he's had. I had the vegetable quiche & it was very good. The mimosas kept being offered & were flowing for the moms well after our food was finished which for it being a special, reservation only event was a pleasant surprise. We finely told the waitress at round 4 us girls were done. The restaurant remained quiet & when we left, it was busy, but not overly so. The manager, Chris, was greeting people & wishing the moms a happy Mother's Day. We were there for a couple of hours & never felt rushed to leave. When the bill came & my husband went to pay it, my dad told him to make sure the tip wasn't included before not leaving one. The waitress had to put up with us girls Constantly getting mimosas without asking for them. Translation: he felt like he had a nice time, the waitress made sure us moms had a nice time & wanted to make sure she got a tip. Us girls decided that we wanted to come back for regular happy hour/dinner next time we visited. My dad grumbled that he'd have to come too so we'd have a ride back. Translation: he wants to come back. Lol It was pricey, but worth every penny for the wonderful Mother's Day we were able to give our older moms. I'd definitely do it again next year if they have it. Thank you! read more

Brick House has the best bartender in town! Melissa deserves a FAT raise! Also, the burger is boss! read more

We found this place and it looked pretty good. We got there and had to wait about 10 minutes. The place was pretty busy around the bar area. They sat us in the back restaurant where it was much quieter. The waitress was great. Grabbed our drink order right away and then came back and took our food order. I got an old fashioned and I gotta say. They can make some good ones. I ordered the filet mignon and it was absolutely cooked perfect. Their mashed potato's is a huge portion and very tasty as well. read more

Brick House Restaurant - Filet mignon and mashed potatoes - Italian Near Me - Elk Grove, California

In the area for a ProbPickleball Tournament and staying in Elk Grove with family. Decided to go out for a birthday dinner with husband. We ordered full rack of ribs and vegetable side and bread to share. The ribs were fairly good with a mustard sauce and bbq sauce to add. The vegetables were tasty and between ribs and veggies we had more than enough food. The server was efficient and brought our meal out hot. Ambiance had not changed much from years ago. They have a parking area next to restaurant which is convenient in Old town. read more

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Husband brought us here to celebrate my birthday. The have the bar area in front with the dining room area in the back with cozy booths with a nice ambiance. We had the farmer's special with polenta, the prime rib, pappardelle pasta, the fried calamari, and vegetable side. It was our first time here, and everything was amazing! Polenta was super creamy and well balanced with the meat. Husband loved the prime rib and horseradish. We both agreed though our favorite dish was the pasta! Great service too! JJ was our server, and the manager, Chris as well checked in on every table to make sure everyone was having a good experience. When Chris heard it was my birthday, he also had a cheesecake included on the house too. We'll definitely plan to come back again in the near future! read more

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I haven't been to Brick House Restaurant in a few years, 4-5 years. For appearance sake it's the same. Brick building, older vintage vibes, nice interior, great parking and I love the talking security cameras and signs posted in the lot. I opted to sit in the bar and watch football, 49er's vs Sea Hawks. There was a group of men and two women there drinking and a collaborating about something, maybe fantasy football, IDK. They were a bit spicy but the bar wait staff handled it; they are on top of it which I appreciate. I was greeted immediately by a hostess offered dining room or bar seating; I chose a pub table in the car. The bar staff were very friendly and welcoming, attentive and represented the restaurant bar professionally. Big plus! I had hot, fresh baked bread served with garlic butter, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Delish! My main course was Beef Stroganoff, also excellent. Diet Pepsi was my beverage; bar staff kept my glass full and checked on me regularly. It was an excellent meal: hot, fresh and flavorful, huge portion with leftovers for lunch tomorrow. The meat beef was amazing. If you want soup or salad it's extra as was the bread. The meal plus a good tip seemed pricy especially for one person. But the cost of everything has gone up and I haven't been out for fine dining in sometime. I like to treat myself well, and this dinner was delicious and exactly what I needed. Big kudos, again, for customer service from Tahnee (sp?) and Melissa. read more

Brick House Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Service was quick and friendly. Owner came out to personally greet the tables - that was a sweet touch. However, food was lackluster. Chicken parm breading was heavy on what tasted like oregano, didnt come with pasta and it desperately needed some. Lasagna was very soupy but all the food was super hot and fresh to order. read more

Our first time at Brick House and definitely not our last! The manager, Mr. Chris Martin, was so kind and incredibly helpful -- you can tell he truly cares about his guests. The entire staff went above and beyond to stop by and say hello and make us feel welcomed, which really made the experience special. We also really enjoyed the girls' $29 dinner -- the portion was perfect, the price was right, and honestly, it was too good to pass up. Great service, great value, and such a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back! read more

Brick House Restaurant - Girls dinner special and it came with a cocktail! We got the espresso martini! - Italian Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Good food and good service. Rib eye was cooked well, tender and very tasty. Same with the prime rib. Shrimp scampi was delicious. read more

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Came here tonight for a Friendsmas Gathering for 6. They sat us in the front for the main dining space was reserved for a private party. We actually really loved where we were seated - by the decorated window, Christmas tree and had a spacious table and comfortable chairs. We ordered a the Calamari, Fried Zucchini, Meatballs, House Salad, Seafood Pasta, Loaf of bread with the trimmings. We ordered the lemon drop, some blood orange drink, and beer. Everything was on point :) we really enjoyed the Pesto Seafood Pasta and will highly recommend this dish. The sauce was perfection. Desserts were also yummy. We had the tiramisu and some kind of pie that was just heavenly Service was excellent and our was host - Lane (excuse the spelling) . She was attentive, kind and super sweet. She checked on us often but also allowed us space to do our mini table games and gift exchange. Thank you so much Brickhouse Staff for having us. Will definitely come again! read more

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The food was fresh and delicious. I would have preferred the filet mignon to be more rare, but I'm assuming the kitchen just makes it a certain way, because the bartender didn't ask how I wanted it cooked when I ordered. The calamari was crunchy and on point. Monterey calamari was a special treat. The bartender was attentive, and informed me on the happy hour deals. The building is beautiful. Looks like a historic brick structure, and the wall art and decor was nice. It was clean, but I was not there while it was packed. read more

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My husband and I decided to come to Brick House for happy hour and I was super pleased with our appetizers and wine. We had the Pancetta Fries with Gorgonzola cheese which were amazingly delicious. The serving was huge! The potatoes had a nice crispness and they were oh so cheesy! Very rich and filling. Since we are cheese people, we also ordered the burrata bowl which was also very good. The burrata cheese melted in your mouth! It included grape tomatoes halved with Kalamata olives and capers so it had a nice brininess but was balanced with some balsamic glaze. Paired with toasted bread it came with, reminded me of a bruschetta dish. This all paired nicely with a glass of Sangiovese wine. The bartenders were all very friendly and I loved the feel of the bar. It was nice to have choices of high bar tables or the bar. Lots of locals in here so you know it's a good place! read more

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Brought my mom here for her birthday and she loved it. The restaurant is really cute and has a vintage feel to it. They had a lot of good options on the menu, we came with a party of 5 and everyone found something that they enjoyed. We came on a busy evening so the service was a little slow but our waiter was nice. The food came out hot and the presentation was nice. We will definitely be coming back for dinner. read more

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I can't believe this is our first time here. Definitely not our last. We ordered: Bread- we scarfed this down like nobody's business. It comes with balsamic vinegar/olive oil and garlic butter. We had a heavy debate on ordering a 2nd. Kids fettuccini alfredo and kids spaghetti with meat sauce- very solid. Doesn't taste generic like other restaurants kids meals. Kids chicken strips with fries- these chicken strips are made with actual chicken! Not pink goo. My son said it's the best chicken nuggets he's ever had. Linguine with clams- I'm blown away. So flavorful with real clams. I haven't had pasta this good in a long time. Short ribs over polenta- the portion was ridiculous! Sooooo good and I'm glad I have leftovers for 2 additional meals. The short ribs were tender and flavorful. The polenta was smooth and cooked to perfection. Lavish lemon drop- strong and flavorful- loved that it wasn't overly sweet. It was perfect with notes of lavender. Chris, the manager, was absolutely amazing. Thank you for making our experience 100000x better. This restaurant really embodies the family friendly environment and we can't wait to come back. read more

Had a wonderful dinner with friends here for Friendsmas. Restaurant was beautifully decorated. We were seated right next to the festive Christmas tree. We ordered the fried calamari & zucchini, braised meatballs, house salad, & pesto seafood pasta. All were so delicious but my absolute favorite is the pesto seafood pasta & the garlic butter. The pesto sauce was so creamy & the shrimp, calamari & salmon were perfect and so flavorful. For dessert, we ordered the Apple crisp & tiramisu. Loved both equally. Definitely a must try. Staff were amazing. The blood orange cucumber cooler cocktail was the best drink! I had a great time and will definitely be back soon again. read more

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This place is such a gem. They have been open 20 years and what an amazing staff they have. We went there last night for the first time and we loved every minute of it. The pictures will not be great because I took them 1/2 way through eating. The food: Gnocchi- top notch! Homemade and amazing! Dip sandwhich/ full of meat and on the garlic bread what a great touch! Beef stroganoff what a filling meal. Pesto shrimp was fabulous and it was a huge portion. The tomatoes were great. We had meatballs and fried zucchini. We loved both . Dessert: tiramisu and bread budding both there amazing. The ambiance was nice and quiet with noise in the front. It was fun to find out they do music bingo on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm We ended up playing the last two rounds. Now the people the general manager was amazing. You could tell he loves his job. It is always nice to see a manager who is up and involved and not stuck in an offices Our server Nga was amazing. We will be back! read more

Brick House Restaurant - Beef stroganoff - Italian Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Everything was a great experience here from the service to the food to the atmosphere. Wanted to try something new and it didn't disappoint. The drinks hit and the handmade pasta was delicious. Our server was excellent as well . She was very attentive and nice read more

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Love this place! Melissa is amazing and so warm and welcoming! You can tell she really cares for her job and the restaurant. I feel that 50% come here, just to see Melissa! The food is really good here too! I love the salad, I wish they would add pepperoncinis to it though! Maybe I should just bring my own! HAHA! The risotto and the spag and meat sauce is really good! Also the pesto tortellini! I am hungry just writing this review! We love Chris too! read more

What an amazing time! We decided to celebrate our Friendsmas at Brickhouse. Our table was located next to the beautiful Christmas tree and the fireplace! What a great holiday treat! The restaurant was beautifully decorated in Christmas cheer! The staff were nothing short of amazing! All were very tentative and went above and beyond! The food of course was delicious! We opted for appetizers and a pasta dish to share! The food, ambiance and staff made our evening very special! Thank you Brickhouse! read more

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My wife retired after 29 years in a demanding career and wanted Italian food for her party. I contacted Franco who put me in touch with his manager / catering coordinator Chris Martin. Chris set up a tasting for me, my wife and sis to pick out which items we wanted. There were many options to choose and ultimately we had a fantastic dinner which was highly praised by all the attendees. The staff did a superb job and are willing to cater an event at your choosing or host at the restaurant on a day they are closed: FOR FREE. read more

My husband and I went here for a date during the day. We ordered a few small plates because we wanted to try a few different items on the menu: burrata bowl, sita (filet mignon beef skewers), Caesar salad, and meat ravioli. Everything was delicious! Flavorful, without being overly salty. We can tell that the food was prepared with care, prepared by a true chef. The restaurant itself is pretty and unique looking. It's like dining in a really nice Italian home. The waiter was very polite, quick, and attentive (but not overly so). We will be going here again, the next time we are in town read more

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Another Great Experience. I had planned to order the Beef Stroganoff because many locals have recommended it. I ordered the Ribeye steak only because the folks on the next tale ordered it and it smelled amazing!! Our Ribeye was awesome! read more

Brick House Restaurant - Ribeye steak perfectly cooked! The roasted garlic was amazing!! - Italian Near Me - Elk Grove, California

A wonderful place for a date night, or family dinner. The food is all house-made and absolutely delicious! Don't miss their mushroom appetizer, delicious fried calamari, sticks, beef stroganoff, homemade ravioli, and lasagna. Services, friendly and attentive. They have a pretty dining room and a big bar area too. An Elk Grove gem! read more

Enjoyed a wonderful dinner for two on Valentine's Day! Our meals were delicious. Yummy cocktails... ALWAYS RECEIVE BOTH FRIENDLY AND GREAT SERVICE!!! Thank You Chris (Manager) and Tawny (Drink Server) AND our dinner server Lane was delightful & attentive. Special time for my hubby and I. Teri and Jim Kunz read more

We love coming to brick house and have been regulars for years now. I love the new menu and excited to see they have mashed potatoes :) the eggplant lasagna special was great, and our toddler loved the bread board. This place is an EG staple and everyone here is like family. If you're in EG or Lodi go check them out for a great meal and even better service. read more

Brick House Restaurant - Bread board - Italian Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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A place everyone can enjoy! The menu is outstanding, with generous portions and top-notch service. I've hosted several private parties here, and each time the staff has been incredibly accommodating and attentive, making every event run smoothly. read more

Came here randomly yesterday cuz my girlfriend wanted pasta. She got the girls night dinner for $29 comes with salad, truffle fries, ur choice of pasta and an espresso martini! She enjoyed the pasta a lot. Their vodka sauce was on point. Our waiter was very nice and helpful! It's really pretty inside too perfect for date night! read more

Brick House Restaurant - Forgot to take a pic before but got the girls night dinner that comes with salad, fries, pasta, and a cocktail for $29 - Italian Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Good food and nice friendly service. The ambiance was relaxing. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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. read more

My daughter loves the Beef Stroganoff, we ordered it countless times along with their fresh baked bread. I could eat the bread alone with a glass of vino. It comes with a portion of garlic butter and a mixture of balsamic and oil. Another yummy dish is their 12 layer lasagna and it was even more delicious the next day. The portions are large the food has been considered with the different dishes we've tried. I always pay attention to how things are bagged for takeout . They place everything in reusable containers, at least I reuse them. They staple the bag closed to with the receipt attached. I like knowing they doubled checked my order using the receipt. This place has not disappointed us in the many times we've ordered food. Definitely try them out and you'll be hooked too. read more

With the help of Chris Martin I coordinated a very large retirement party of 80 people at Brick House. From the first day of planning everything went smoothly and Chris treated me like family. Chris answered all of my questions promptly and was available whenever I needed help. Fast forward to the day of our party (March 10th 2026)... Our accommodations, service and food were 10/10 EXCELLENT. Things couldn't have been more perfect. If you are planning a party (large or small) I would highly recommend Brick House. They will make your party perfect. Your guests will rave about the food and they will all leave with full tummies. read more

Brick House isn't just a great restaurant for dining - They provide amazing catering services as well! I have been using Brick House for our company luncheon for the past 3 years, because our entire team can't imagine another restaurant serving our holiday lunch. We typically order an entire spread - Prime Rib - Whole Roasted Chicken - Lasagna, both vegetarian and standard for the meat lovers, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, and rolls. Not once have we been disappointed! Chris Martin is their GM, and he personally tends to all of the details. If you are looking for a great place to dine or if you need to host a catered event, you won't be disappointed with the team at Brick House - remember to ask for Chris Martin when placing your catering orders. Enjoy! read more

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Visited Brick House Restaurant to have a quick meal and was fully satisfied. This is the place to be when you feel like having large sizes. I have tried their chicken with mushrooms and it went with a side of pesto pasta and steamed vegetables. The chicken was juicy and the mushrooms provided a pleasant earthy taste, but the pasta was not as light in oil as I thought. read more

Brick House Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Food was amazing. The service was great. Food came out very quick. The servers and the manager were very welcoming. read more

Brick House Restaurant - Cioppino - Italian Near Me - Elk Grove, California

From the moment I inquired to this restaurant the manager and staff were amazing. We hosted our company Christmas party for 80 people here and it was an incredible experience. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The staff went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and all of our guests were taken care of. Outstanding service from start to finish. Highly recommend for large events, special occasions or when you want to have a great meal! read more

Brick House Restaurant - Beautiful Buffet set up - Italian Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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There was a retirement party when we went so it was a little loud. We only had to wait a few mins though. The service and food came out fast and hot. I got the ribeye with pesto pasta, hubs got the ravioli in pesto oil and my daughter got the lamb chops. For entrees you can choose pasta as a side! We asked for the lamb to be med and it was a little overcooked but it tasted good. I can't wait to go back for the burger! Our server was so sweet and kind. read more

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Chris is an amazing GM very attentive and happy to accommodate always...even though our last experience was less than perfect, Chris made it right. 5 stars to this Gem of a restaurant read more

My wife and I are extremely pleased with Brickhouse and management after booking catering for a 75 person event. After receiving bad service from chain restaurant, Brickhouse invited us in for a tasting before we ordered. The service we received from their staff was OUTSTANDING. Okay... to the event. We had it delivered and the gentleman was fantastic as well. He was timely, professional, and made our event look impressive. I am not exaggerating when I said the catering was a hit, everyone was asking about it and the portions were huge. Thank you Brickhouse and staff! read more

I took my family here years ago for my graduation dinner and the service was great! HOWEVER, my sisters and I decided to come back here for our Galentine's lunch yesterday and waited for about 10 minutes at the front to be greeted. NO ONE greeted us within that 10 minutes. The bar was open but the bartender pretended not see us. There were 7 of us and my family just speaks loudly especially when excited so our inside voice is a bit louder. So even if she couldn't see us, she definitely would have heard us. She could have told someone to come greet us but she chose not to. There was a waitress walking around but she NEVER once came up to greet us. It wasn't until I got myself up to the bar and asked to be seated for 7 people. The waitress then finally came up to us with an attitude and said that they don't have a table for 7 for us right now and that we had to be "patient." We walked out. I don't know how this restaurant trains people but I think it's very important to actually greet people when they enter an establishment. I understand that seating 7 people may be difficult but only if had greeted us, we would have gladly waited. We decided to go to Texas Roadhouse instead and we tipped $50 to our great waiter. We waited 40 before being sat down at a table there. Highly recommend Texas Roadhouse if Brick's can't accommodate you. read more