I keep wanting to eat at Brick's because it's just around the corner from our apartment. They keep disappointing me because the meat (in this case, a brisket sandwich) seems to be always riddled with fat ! I had an excellent waiter (Farbo) who suggested that I specify "lean" when ordering; but, that shouldn't be necessary !! Whatever happened to Quality Control ?? read more

To Mike GM. Hi Mike...thanks for providing outstanding food in an outstanding atmosphere with two of the nicest bartenders, Paul and Curt, and the sweetest manager Amanda...just great food and great people! We always leave with a smile read more

The restaurant is at downtown Sarasota. Parking is easy. There is a garage on top of the building for the first hour free. We were here due to a coupon with discount. We have the two meats combo and the smoke chicken wings. The two meats combo we have is the brisket and the sausage. The brisket is always my favorite. They are juicy and tender. The smoke wings also good. Love it. The two side are collars green and Brussels sprouts. Overall is good experience. Service is kind of odd. The server we have see her for the first time and we have to ask another server to bring our needs. read more

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Amazing food and the best service!! Always a family favorite from our youngest to our oldest!

Server was pleasant and knowledgeable. We ordered pick up so we can't comment on the inside atmosphere. The portions were OK. The food was good. We want to go back and sit inside and try it again. read more

Brick's Smoked Meats is a great place to dine! The bar is beautiful and the bartenders are very kind. The drinks and food are very tasty. You will not be disappointed if you come here. I love to drink cider over beer and they have a wonderful selection. They have some of the best deviled eggs, corn, Brussel sprouts and bacon wrapped jalapeños. The environment is so nice with indoor and outdoor seating. They have some cool merch when you walk in you cannot miss it. Overall, I highly think you should come and check this place out. They have great BBQ food and some awesome drinks! read more

Brick's Smoked Meats - Bar - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The service was friendly, though a bit on the slower side not a dealbreaker, just something to note. There's a spacious indoor seating area, and if you're visiting over the weekend, you might catch some live music in the evenings, which really adds to the atmosphere. The outdoor patio is pet-friendly, so if you're traveling with your dog, definitely bring them along! And don't skip the bacon burnt ends - they're a must-try and absolutely packed with flavor. Pro Tip: Parking is limited on the street, but there's a convenient and affordable parking garage just steps away, which makes visiting a lot easier! read more

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Ohhh yes! The BBQ here was absolutely delicious! The service was quick and really nice. The restaurants itself has a very rustic fun vibe and when it's nicer weather, it can open up to let fresh air in! Occasionally there is a farmers market that happens in the area right outside this restaurant which makes it super fun to stop in and grab a bite and also enjoy the farmers market. There's a parking garage, not too far away from this location. It was so good..... read more

Meeting friends from Venice so I booked in advance via Yelp; concerned given farmers market still operational at noon. We got tied up in a protest on Bayfront so having a reservation proved to be a smart move. Friendly service- my sangria was very good as was my brisket sandwich. The fries were good too but the brisket stole the show for me. The sweet bbq sauce added flavor as well. We never felt rushed and everyone enjoyed their meals( 2 vegetarians so salad and my wife ordered a burger). Ambiance is industrial with tv's scattered throughout. When we finished, farmers market was wrapping up and the protesters were gone; nice ending to a nice Saturday afternoon. read more

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Stopped by Brick's on my drive through Sarasota. The pictures online and the good reviews persuaded me, and the hype was real. Service was incredibly great. Our server was super friendly, and she told us about th history of Brick's and how they have the largest smoker in the state! I got the smoked turkey breast and the brisket, with street corn and mac and cheese as my sides. Everything was super tasty! Overall, I can understand why Brick's upgraded from their food truck days. Definitely worth trying. read more

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Lunch of champions!! get this: pulled pork baked beans brussels eat the brussels Mix the pork into the beans every bite. BBQ sauce is a little runny, a little sweet. Works well!! Nice am-bee-yance Nice wait staff Hope I can come back soon read more

Brick's Smoked Meats - Lunch: pulled pork, beans, sprouts - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

My work decided to bring our department out for lunch one day and had heard about brick's so was excited to go. Being from NC I am definitely not a 'Q snob, but I do love me some good down home 'Q. Started on a bad foot when we absolutely could not find a place to park, but long walks are good for ya, right? Environment was nice, wait staff super polite, but while we were there, we saw another customer carry his food back to the wait staff and he seemed pretty miffed. Food arrived and looked okay, but the Texas caviar was about the only decent thing on the tray. Pulled pork was very dry and burned in some place, not in a good way. Brisket was undercooked and fatty. Come on! If brisket is done right, the fat renders in making it tender and delicious. The fat was everywhere and a little grizzly, too. The smoked turkey? Just look at the photo, it was soooo dried out it was actually cracking apart before I even started to eat it. And this is a meat place? Sorry, three strikes and you're out, no one should have to drown 'Q in sauce to get it down. I was really excited to hopefully find a replacement for Nancy's, but this wasn't even close. But it was entertaining to see the birds just flying in and out of the window snatching up scraps, seemed like they enjoyed the meal, we sure didn't as pretty much everyone in the group felt the same way. I'd put Sonny's in front of this place and I detest Sonny's. read more

Brick's Smoked Meats - Cracked dry turkey, fatty brisket and dry burnt pulled pork.... ugh. - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Really loved this place, but this time it was not so good. Some of our order was incorrect and the burger was raw inside. The manager was nice and asked if he could take the burger back in the kitchen as a learning experience for his chefs. read more

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Dec 23 ordered 2 pounds of sliced brisket! I received what could only be described as a BBQ hate crime! Shame on me for not checking their work! 11am pickup Manager too busy with bar inventory no hostess waited while the kitchen handed off this atrocity read more

Brick's Smoked Meats - BBQ hate crime! My mistake should have checked their work! It sucks - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

this place was a great little stop good makes of food and I thought it was very fun that they had chili there. I thought it was delicious. Also very cute to sit outside and eat and the interior has its own vibe as well. It doesn't seem like there's anything else in the area like it so if you're in the mood for some barbecue go on down, I don't think you'll be disappointed. The waiter was very attentive and explained the menu well. read more

This is a cool bbq joint. I knew it would be good walking in. The smoke smell was amazing. They have a good drink menu also. Our server was friendly and attentive. We started with the bacon burnt ends. They were delicious. We ordered the 2 meat meal with 2 sides. I got the fall off the bone ribs and my wife got the sausage. They were amazing. Cooked perfectly . The pimento Mac and cheese is good. Not creamy but good flavor. The Brussels were good with some bacon on them. The corn bread wasn't that good. The bbq was excellent. read more

Brick's Smoked Meats - Bacon Burnt Ends - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Awesome restaurant! Went on Valentine's Day and Mike made sure we had an awesome experience! We will definitely be back!

Everything about this place is great--we've never been disappointed. Jay, our server, always has a smile on his face and is ready to help us choose what to order, offering helpful suggestions and great service every time. read more

Brick's Smoked Meats - Breakfast burger and chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Dana, our server was just outstanding. Super sweet and very attentive. She took wonderful care of us. But Bricks always has great service. We came in for our Friday date night which happens often at Bricks. Hubby had taco's which he loved. Which I could tell by the sounds he made throughout his meal. He even stated between bites, these are the best tacos. I enjoyed a rib eye and a salad. Steak was seasoned a cooked perfectly. We had great drinks. A nice evening in one of our favorite places. read more

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Found ourselves at Brick's on a Friday night, early enough to be seated right away. Our server, Rose, was absolutely phenomenal. She was personable. She was prompt. She knew the menu and was able to make fantastic recommendations. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, the service, and the atmosphere. When we received our check we had a bit of a hiccup, but again the hostess and Rose made everything right. We had such a good meal, we came back the following night to sample more of the menu. Next time we're in town. we will certainly be visiting Brick's again. Thanks for the great meal and for a memorable experience. Rose, you were the best. read more

My friends and I visited Bricks for dinner and drinks, opting to sit at the bar. When we asked for menus, the bartender immediately informed us, "We're pretty much out of all our meats" due to busy brunches over the weekend. This caught us off guard--shouldn't a restaurant plan ahead and stock enough inventory for Saturday night dinner service, especially knowing brunch is popular? When my husband inquired about the Cuban sandwich, the bartender's response was dismissive: "I don't know about the food; I only work here." He eventually checked with the kitchen and confirmed they could still prepare the Cuban and brisket dinner. I ordered the brisket with potato salad and Mexican corn, while my husband chose the Cuban sandwich. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The brisket was dry, the potato salad lacked flavor, and the corn tasted like overcooked canned corn. My husband described his Cuban as the worst he's ever had. We dined at Bricks years ago and remembered the food being excellent, so this experience was a letdown. It seems the quality has significantly declined. Overall, a disappointing visit. read more

It was just okay. Not what I expected. For such a great location, the food should be Great and it was just blah. My salad was literally depending on dressing with a couple pieces of plain meat thrown on top. Disappointed to say the least read more

Brick's Smoked Meats - Swamped in dressing. - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Awesome food, super nice staff, chill atmosphere. We love brick's, always a favorite!

Great experience - great vibe, with a good mix of booths and high tops plus a square bar. Live music on weekend evenings. Fantastic food - I really enjoyed the tender brisket. Ribs had a nice hint of sweetness and spice. And there's a nice selection of sides to choose from. Roasted brussel sprouts were caramelized and served in a cute little cast iron pan. Fries stayed crispy throughout the meal and were delicious. Hubby said the kickin collard greens were fantastic. The kids devoured their kids Mac n cheese. Our server was attentive and friendly. And there's a nice selection of whiskey/bourbons for the cocktails. Looking forward to coming back. read more

Brick's Smoked Meats - Meat & meat (Brisket, ribs) with Brussels, sweet potato fries - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We celebrated our anniversary here and I have to say I really did not enjoy it. The atmosphere was great and the service was also good, No issues there. I just didn't enjoy the food as much as I really wanted to. The food comes out rather quickly so the waiting time is maybe 10 minutes. I did enjoy the beans those were really good, but that is all I enjoyed from my meal. My husband said he had better, but he did eat it all. read more

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Food was marginal at best brisket was real fatty and I like fatty brisket. Ribs were tough and rubbery. Really disappointing. Not sure how it got the ratings it did. People must not know BBQ. Sorry really don't like leaving bad reviews read more

We were staying nearby in Sarasota and walked over with our two kids close to closing time. Even though it was late, the staff took great care of us -- shoutout to our server who went above and beyond and literally chased us down the street to return a bag we had left behind. That kind of service deserves recognition. Food-wise, the burnt ends were the star -- we all tore them up and honestly should've ordered a second round. The ribs were just okay, and the brisket came out a bit too fatty for our taste. Still, the vibe was nice, and the place has potential. I'd definitely give them another shot next time I'm in the area -- especially for those burnt ends! read more

First, the staff was friendly & efficient. The food? EXCELLENT. I had the Bacon Burnt Ends & a baked potato. Husband had the brisket chili, brisket, sweet potato fries, & potato salad. The chili came with some great chips (he shared). The little cornbread was also good. The burnt ends were GREAT; husband really liked his brisket. Our waiter was Christian, who was attentive & friendly. We had interactions w 3 staff members; all were friendly and accommodating. Live music was great, but a bit loud. I'm old . I was singing along. We are in Sarasota for one night as we stopped overnight on our trip south; we do this every year. We WILL be back next year. read more

Extremely mediocre / below average bbq. My brisket was mainly fat, was served cold & had minimal flavor. The 3 ribs I got were very tough & lacked flavor as well. The fries were decent & the burnt ends were decent as well. read more

Brick's Smoked Meats - Beef USDA PRIME BrisketBrisket - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Another restaurant with Brick in its name - hopefully this owner/manager isn't going to be nasty as Hales Blackbricks, can take genuine and constructive critics. Probably won't return. Love their decor - high ceiling, industrial. The last booth by the bathroom is angled. I don't know they did that to shield the bathroom entrance or needed to be. In any case, it looks good. Two big open windows connect their outdoor area. The length of the bar looks out to an indoor garage. I particularly enjoyed their tiled tables: similar to my childhood home in Beijing, which was made by Chee Hsin Cement - I've a book on it, self published on Amazon. The service is good. The pretty young girl has red and purple nail polish - maybe I should go for the purple, to match my hair. The food is a little trying. The bacon burnt end is on the sweet side but tender. The brisket is thick and dry. With the butter knife, cutting became a chore. The ribs is a little softer than the brisket, but have it better many other places. The young girl, the maitre d' and a lady in black pants came over, asking how's everything - they certainly care. ... after dinner, we went to the opera house for Lucia di Lammermoor, which was a smooth sail. read more

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Really enjoyed our waiter Farbo. Our food was amazing. After poor service during our last visit this was truly amazing. Hope we come again! read more

We had tickets for the local comedy club and wanted to grab a bite to eat before we went. Being in the mood for some good barbecue, we decided to go to bricks again, not our first time here. We were seated quickly and greeted by our waiter almost immediately. The service is fantastic. The food is really delicious, Although you have to pay to park, parking garage is right next to the restaurant so it's not a long walk from the elevator. They have a nice size bar plenty of seating area on high tops and tables. The atmosphere is great for getting together with friends for drinks and something to eat. I highly recommend going here if you're looking for some good smoked meat. You'll be sorry if you don't give it a chance you're missing out in something good. read more

Five star everything. Food great Ambiance: wonderful Service All Stars Highly recommended. However parking is tricky! read more

We so looked forward to having pulled pork sandwiches.. only to be. very disappointed.. we sat for 15 minutes before we met our server who then told us they were out of pulled pork So sad!! read more

Food was great- as always. Christian our waiter was very attentive- The live music was soooo good- every time I come here the live music is great!!! read more

Food and service were excellent. We had the "bacon burnt ends" appetizer, smoked turkey, and a pulled pork sandwich. All of it very tasty and we'd definitely go back and try other menu items without hesitating! Honorable mention goes to a Tampa brewery for their Luminescence Hazy IPA, on tap here. read more

Amazing service today. We got to sit outside on a beautiful night with our 4 month old son and had a great time with happy hour bites and a shared entree. Our server Paul, and the manager were diligent about checking in on us and was able to accommodate us at the end of the night with a mess up on our end. We appreciated the courtesy more than they know! Thank you Brick's for showing awesome customer service!! read more

Brick's Smoked Meats - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Really great quality barbecue and quick service. Came for a work lunch. Had the sweet iced tea with a Pulled pork taco and beef brisket taco, Mac n cheese on the side. Everything was phenomenally tasty. The brisket was juicy and had great flavor. Pulled pork was equally delightful. I'll be back! read more

Brick's Smoked Meats - Pulled pork and beef brisket taco, Mac n cheese - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Food was too good! We are everything, it was great! We had the brisket, sweet potato fries, Mac n cheese, and beans. Also was there for happy hour Highly recommend, David and our waitress Charity know what's up. read more

Excellent meal! Came here for Sunday brunch after church based on the good reviews. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We loved that the front has a garage door that opens for that outdoor feeling! I ordered the cubano sandwich (I think it may have been a special) and it was very good! The roast pork especially was so good. If I had one small critique, the bread wasn't toasted, but it didn't bother me much. The Mac and cheese was INCREDIBLE. Very rich, and the flavor of the pimento cheese on top put it over the top for me. I look forward to dining here again next time I'm in Tampa! read more

Brick's Smoked Meats - The Cubano sandwich, and side of Mac and cheese - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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