Our first visit did not go well from service to food. Mr DeFelice invited us to try again. We did Sunday 11/3 and led by an excellent waiter Eli the service was impeccable. The food exceeded expectations with the bacon appetizer delight. The wings were meaty drumsticks ... It will be a place we revisit and recommend Sam 973 907 3268 read more

Chicken was not seasoned at all. Fish was ok. The buffalo shrimp was certainly the star of the show. Service was not exactly fast. read more

Not a bad place by any means, the inside is nice. 3 Stars is being generous. 2 1/2 maybe. The food is a little fancier than the establishment itself. The brick wall between the front door and the bar is pretty cool, makes for a nice barrier. This was my second visit. Probably my last. A little on the pricey side. I can't get behind a $25 burger. Or a $7 Blue Moon (bottle), when a six pack is only $10 in the store. I mean, they already have Brinkley's Chop House for the rich people, they could make this one a smidge more affordable for the average person. $50 for two people for lunch is a bit ridiculous. A little disappointing. It's definitely not a place to go sit at the bar and watch a game... You'll go broke! Roast Beef Po Boy was good, but the bread was extremely hard. I had a couple bites and waited to eat the rest at home so I could put it in the micro to soften the bread. I had the Chef's Platter second visit, hush puppies had really good flavor, but a little undercooked. Although that dish came with shrimp, I was charged extra for cocktail sauce. That's crazy. The service was OK, a little slow when you're waiting to pay your bill. That's a little frustrating when you're ready to go. Overall, I'd go somewhere else. read more

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Started out promising. However after not ordering right away things started to slow. The drink was good. I eventually decided to order the snow crab legs. They were good. However they serve crab legs with just the standard cloth napkins. People need some real napkins and plenty of them. They did shift change and service got slower. The food, other than the cheese sticks, was good. However service needs a step up. Nothing stood out to make it an out of the way stop. read more

Wish I could give half stars because this was a 4.5 star experience. Only open for a few weeks but truly impressed. It was crazy busy which meant some delays but it was worth it. The inside is filled with a fun environment and many TVs making it the perfect spot to watch football. We started with some of the unique cocktails, I had the Bloody Mary which had a sweet hint to it. However let's get to the menu there is truly something for everyone. There were so many options it was tough to decide. We started with the house oysters (from james river) which were perfect to start. The shrimp and grits were mouth watering goodness. I love a good S&G so this hit the spot with a creole gravy. The fish and chips were so great and their steak fries are phenomenal and crispy. Only a 4.5 because I feel like there is still room for this place to grow but also can't wait to come back and try more! read more

Brink's Tavern - House oysters. - Seafood Near Me - North Augusta, South Carolina

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It's a fun place with great food! I prefer lunch since it's loud in the evening! I do think the amt of wine in the glass is below avg!

We visited Brink's Tavern and ordered the coconut shrimp, salmon sandwich, and shrimp and grits. The atmosphere was nice, and our waitress was attentive. The shrimp and grits were just average, my wife didn't enjoy them as much as similar dishes we've had locally. Our bill came to $140, including $14 in state and local taxes. The biggest surprise, however, was the additional 3% charge for using a credit or debit card. read more

Went during lunch and service was fast! The ambiance was very nice. Leather seats were fancy. The food was very good! read more

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My daughter wanted to go to Brinks Tavern for her birthday. The atmosphere was great! We loved all the screens with different types of sports playing, and the music that was playing was awesome!! I ordered the million dollar bacon with deviled eggs. The bacon was good, but eggs lacked seasoning. I also ordered the platter with chicken strips, shrimp, French Fries, and hushpuppies, and all of it was delicious, especially the fries. Our server was very attentive and accommodating. The only negative is the food and their alcoholic drinks are way over priced! read more

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Just plain good food. Been twice and had a good meal both times. The hush pullies weren't as good the second time but it will definitly be a place I frequent often. read more

If you don't have a reservation be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes. We sat at the bar which was perfect for 2. The drinks are absolutely amazing. We alway at the bar and the bartender was absolutely amazing. He knew exactly what I should order. We placed our orders and watched all of the great TVs in the establishment. It's a great place to watch the games and the serves and hostesses are fabulous. It's a little loud but that's to be expected. The dress is casual. The food came out quickly and was still hot. The crab hush puppies were absolutely amazing and the jumbo shrimp were seasoned to perfection. I will come again. read more

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Servers are attentive, food comes out fast and fresh and the outdoor seating has nice views. read more

Brink's Tavern - Boudin Balls and million dollar bacon - Seafood Near Me - North Augusta, South Carolina

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We sat outside. There were fans to assist with the South Carolina heat. TVs in case you wanted to catch a game with friends. And corn hole in case you needed something to do while waiting on your food! We enjoyed the food overall. Fries were thick (usually a thin fry girl, myself) but still pleasant! I LOVE cornbread and I'd happily put on 20 lbs for a good one, but this one made me lose some weight. Not my favorite iteration of the southern classic. Gritty and lacking that usual flavor. Shrimp and sauce on the sammy were good but there was too! Much! Bread! As for my catch all meal -- chicken tenders and shrimp were a delight. Hush puppies: not too shabby. We'd come back again! read more

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Took my mom out to eat on a Thursday. Service was great. We enjoyed our food. The lighting is a little dim but light on your phone helps. read more

Brink's Tavern - 1LB crab legs. The garlic butter sauce was amazing. - Seafood Near Me - North Augusta, South Carolina

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I came here after seeing they're pretty new, for gameday, and hearing mixed reviews. I asked to be sat by the big screen to watch the game, but like any tavern they have tvs all over and outside. They also have outdoor seating, which is a plus, but also be aware of the very limited parking spots. You might want to park a bit further and walk here. We were sat immediately, ordered drinks, and for food we got the single crab cake with collared greens and the endito poutine (seafood loaded fries rather than actual poutine). Prices are a bit high, but it is a seafood tavern. I liked the flavors of the food, so I do highly recommend something off the menu that's seafood. Their sandwiches also do look good! Service is good, and will take care of you if you decide to stay for an entire game. The vibes are pretty chill, but a lot of people do come here to watch the game so think of it as a chill watch party (unless you come at night maybe...?). Overall, I'd recommend!!!! read more

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Went with coworkers after work. We had reservations and were seated immediately. Ambience is nice! Waiter was a little unfamiliar with the menu or maybe had a night of disconnect. He seemed a little off, maybe just overwhelmed and very busy! Food was ok- it's a Tavern! I had shrimp and grits. I will go back to try the oysters! A little hesitant, but I enjoy oysters. I love a burger as well, but the sandwiches ( looking at other tables) were so huge, not sure if I could bite into it. read more

We were seated right away, our waitress was quite nice. Great location for lunch, but the drinks and food was slow to come out for a tavern. The patrons were steady but slow in comparison to a regular lunch crowd. I say that so you know it's not a quick lunch but more for a lunch meeting. We started off with the boudin balls. Ok, better with the sauce it comes with. Then I had the pound of crab legs with the Mac as my side. The crab legs were SMALL, for a pound, I would rather larger legs less quantity. It was a lot of work for very little meat. We also had the gumbo with the honey butter cornbread. Good, not great. Skip the vampire sangria! The aftertaste was a little off putting. The outside sitting area looks like it would be great in the spring and summer. Do I think the food was worth it for lunch? Ehhh, I felt as though the lunch prices were more suitable for dinner plates. Of course I might be jaded because we are used to city prices read more

We went for lunch on a Friday. It was actually a late lunch. We went to the bar, and it was fully staffed. It was very refreshing to have such great customer service after having one of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had less than 15 minutes before. Everyone at the bar was very pleasant and very observant. Often checking in and frequently refilling our beverages. A1 service. Great personalities in the bar area. I ordered the chicken tenders, and I'll say I was not 100% satisfied. If I remember correctly, the menu said it was an order of six, and I only received five. Not only that, they were very small. This is not satisfactory for $14. If they were sizable, and also tasted a bit better, I would not have complained as much. They obviously were made in-house, which I do appreciate, and they were hand-battered. The seasoning was decent, and they were fried decently, but the interior was a bit dry. They really could've used a brine. And they also did not include a side. So I had to add French fries, which were an additional six dollars. Unfortunately, the bartender did not know what kind of fries the Tavern had. Not really a fan of steak fries, but if you have to get them, this is the way. Most steak fries are large and very soggy. These weren't quite as crispy as I wanted, but they did have some texture. I did not hate them. Again, this was my first time visiting, and I did like the setup--both the inside seating, the bar area, and also the outdoor seating. I also noticed that it was handicap accessible, two thumbs up. They also seem to have a decent television setup if I remember correctly. So although I wasn't wowed by the food this time, I do think I'll be visiting again. The burgers seem a bit pricey, but I'm curious to see if they're worth it. And I'm also a fried chicken connoisseur, so I must revisit. But it does seem like a great addition to the area if only for the excellent customer service, the great drinks at the bar, and the laid-back ambience. read more

This review really is about the good, the bad, and the ugly. The good: The space itself is very nice--lots of TVs and a fun touch with 80s and 90s music videos playing. Our server was excellent: attentive, friendly, and clearly doing his best. The menu is also extensive, with something for just about everyone. The bad: Unfortunately, the food was very mediocre. I ordered the chef's burger of the day, a Wagyu ground beef burger priced at $29, cooked medium rare. It arrived well done. When I mentioned it, the server immediately offered to replace it, which I appreciated, but I was already full and didn't want to waste the food. It was also obvious the burger was made using a press--the meat was very dense and tough, which defeats the purpose of using Wagyu in the first place. In hindsight, it was my mistake to spend that much on a burger, especially since it wasn't any better than what you'd get at an average roadside stop. The regular burgers are around $17 and tasted essentially the same. Save your money and skip the Wagyu. The ugly: The restaurant automatically adds a 3% "owner tip" to every bill. That's unfortunate for the servers. I'm a 20% tipper, but if 3% is already going to the owner, that leaves only 17% for the staff. It seems designed to push customers toward paying cash so the owner can avoid paying income taxes, which feels outdated and unnecessary in today's world. Overall: This place is average at best. While the atmosphere and service were good, the food and pricing don't justify a return visit anytime soon. read more

If you're looking for a place in North Augusta to question your life choices over bacon from a paper clip and sassy cocktails, Brinks Tavern is it. Walked in for dinner with the girls (just three of us this time, so only slightly less chaos) and left with a new appreciation for good service, strong drinks, and the subtle art of Gypsey Dining. Not sure what that evens means but apparently there are gypsy sightings this side of town. Mallory, our waitress, deserves a medal. She handled our table like it was an Olympic sport, even as we loudly debated the existence or "lack of" soulmates over boudin balls. Five stars just for her patience. Kristen (with an EN) was everywhere at once. I'm convinced she's cloned herself. Need a refill? Kristen. More ranch? Kristen. Existential advice? Kristen, probably. The drinks were so good that even the one made wrong was still amazing. I have no idea what it was supposed to be, but it tasted like "yes, I will have another." Honestly, I'd trust these bartenders to mix my coffee in the morning. Especially the darked hair handsome male: back to referencing the lack of a soulmate and too many cocktails The vibe is "classy tavern meets your favorite college bar, but with less regret and way more repsonsibilty." The food came out hot, the staff treated us like queens, and nobody judged us (at least that I could see) Highly recommend for your next girls' night, awkward first date, or solo mission to drink something neon. read more

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Brink's Tavern was pretty good. Tvs everywhere and a relaxed vibe to complete the tavern feels. The service was good, we had Mallory,it was her 1st night working. She didn't really have any recommendations but she went to ask others. We had the smallest seafood "tower" warm or cold choice, The Port Royal 4 oysters, 4 shrimp, 6 Jonah crab claws, 4 oz maine lobster tail, 4 oz sashimi tuna We did the platter warm with cajun butter. It was absolutely delicious & fresh. We ordered a few more appetizers or small plates Million Dollar Bacon Pimento cheese deviled eggs. This bacon melted in our mouth. Really tasty & the deviled eggs were delicious. Smoked Salmon Toast Herbed cream cheese, cucumber, radish, capers, shaved red onion, smoked trout roe, marbled rye. This was ok, i honestly think the rye should have been toasted. The flavors mesh well & everything was fresh but the toast... Crab & Green Onion Hush Puppies These were light not too heavy and the sauce was a great compliment to the hushpuppies. Cornbread & Chorizo Butter Stuffed Oysters. These i think could have had a little less cornbread & just a bit more chorizo. It was really good. Dinner we ordered The Cuban & the roast beef sandwiches. My husband wasn't crazy about his Cuban,he said it didnt hit like a cuban. I didn't think my roast beef was the best I've ever had, it was ok but it had Swiss cheese on it and the roast beef was lukewarm, not cold and niy hot,I expected different I suppose. The bread wasn't the greatest. It would have been better toasted then the horseradish aoli could be smeared on. I'd say overall, really good food. I'd go for appetizers for sure. I'd probably try different for dinner plates rather than sandwiches. read more

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I enjoyed this visit with my best friend. We arrived around 5:30 Friday evening. It went from just a few people to packed rather quickly. However, that didn't change the vibe of the place. Large screen tvs, a humming bar, and lively back porch area...I'm definitely ready for a second visit. I ordered the wings as an appetizer, lemon pepper and the house buffalo garlic. The buffalo garlic sauce is a win all alone! The only thing I would change would be the size of the wings, they were a little on the larger side. For my entree, I ordered the chicken sandwich. Fries were an added side. It was very delicious, perfectly fried and I really like the white bbq sauce on it. Didn't try cocktails this time, but looking forward to try them my next time in. My friend ordered the fried chicken, red beans and rice and collards. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable regarding the menu. The manager even came over as we finished to remove our plates and inquired about our experience. 10/10 highly recommend. read more

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Went their and they seriously need training for wait staff. I had to hail 2 different waiters to find out were my server was. Nobody on the floor. read more

We have been to Brinks four times now on three different nights of the week. For several years we have enjoyed Brinkley's but the cost prohibits going more then once or twice a month. So when Brinks opened we were excited to enjoy this quality at a more reasonable price. The first thing we noticed is that their HAMBURGERS START at $24!!! Please hear your customers...WE DONT NEED WAGU BURGERS. Just a good all beef patty cooked right is enough. Your burger price at Brinkleys was $18 and it was a great burger. Additionally we have ordered mixed drinks each visit. We thought it might've just been us who thought they were very weak. However two occasions going with different couples who made the same comment. People in our neighborhood have expressed the same frustration on the cost and weak drinks. It's a disappointing that another restaurant in NA wants to overcharge and underwhelm. read more

Our family went for lunch today with our two young children. The waiter was great. Very family friendly. Our girls loved the pretzel and mac and cheese. My husband really enjoyed his roast beef po boy, and the chicken sandwich was very moist. It was very busy but seemed to be fully staffed. We will definitely be back! read more

the patio was lovely (they need shades for the sunset), the service was decent, the food was God awful. The pimento cheese deviled eggs were sloppy, no pimento cheese on top to identify what flavor these were and the presentation was unnecessary: 5 eggs on a tray with 6 slots-why? They are accompanied by not cooked well enough, not candied enough candied/peppered bacon. It was chewy and limp and greasy. The spinach salad was inedible. It was supposed to be served with a bacon vinaigrette but tasted like it had been doused in vegetable oil and nothing else. Inedible. The burgers are in the over 20$ range and they do not come with fries (or any sides). It's a mess from top to bottom, and the food is terrible. read more

service was great. she crab soup was watered down, pretzel was tasteless, my salad dressing was nothing but oil and the fried chicken was overcooked read more

I had been seated for 25 minutes before being acknowledged. Someone else came in the restaurant and the waiter went to her table. This let me know that this establishment did not want my green dollars. read more

Great atmosphere and service. We ordered a lot of different food (group of 8) and shared. Most of it was very good. One (fish and chips- rubbery ) was not good at all and they quickly replaced it with something else. read more

Large menu. Sat at the bar and our server was excellent. We didn't enjoy the crab cake. It was big but not much crab....too much breading for me. Tuna tacos and she crab soup were so so. Bacon and deviled eggs were good. We didn't love it but we may try again. I hope they succeed bc it's a fun place and the area is great. 3.5 read more

Extremely bad (loud!) acoustics and after sitting down, we left without eating or having a beverage. We did go to their sister restaurant and had a very nice experience. I guess something for everyone but not our thing. read more

High priced and not great quality. Burger for $22 that doesn't come with fries?? Wings were mediocre at $2 a piece. Will not be back

Great atmosphere, amazing menu selections, food and drink are delicious and excellent service. We will definitely be back.

Great new spot in North Augusta. Went for lunch on a Saturday. Great food, service and ambiance. We enjoyed oysters, the American burger, the Parisian burger and the crabby patty. Nice bar, huge TVs, and a lovely outdoor patio. We will return! read more