Wow, this place! Amazing servers, phenomenal food, mouth watering bloody Mary and happy throwbacks music! My buddy planned a brunch for about 12 of us. We were seated outside enjoying the great weather. We had such a great time that even after everyone left from brunch, a few of us still stayed to hang out at the bar. First time here but not my last! read more

BRIX 581 - Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

We recently entrusted Brix 581 with our 40th Class Reunion...and was not disappointed. The facilities upstairs was a perfect size for our 40-45 alums and spouses. Drinks were reasonably priced,staff assisted us with simple requests, food was delicious and planning with them was simple! Only a block from the old Gingerbread house, and is easy to find, so...I'm going back next Friday! read more

What a blast ! St.Mary's Class of 78 Berkeley, Ca held their 40th class reunion there last weekend. Excellent pre event planning service , and consultation. The Brix581 food selection was not only appropriate but first class too. If you haven't been there...stop playing and get there like your life depends on it !!! read more

BRIX 581 - Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

Wow! New ownership & how fall we've fallen. DDD spot for Puerto Rican food before--mofongo! Waited 20 minutes to place an order at the bar, beer was warm, heard a youth server making fun of customers, finally got fried chicken. Chicken ok, fries and Mac & cheese nasty. Great Oakland spot gone bad. Get it together. Service was awful read more

Apart from being a great music venue with its outdoor patio and sound system upstairs and all, Brix also has a brunch to gripe home about. Brunch is delish! The chicken fried country steak is something special and served on top of their yummy biscuit and light gravy...and the home fries is also something special. And perfect yet...the outdoor patio is nice and chill, perfect with enough shade and just the right amount of vitamin d. The super accessible parking makes brunch super easy like Sunday morning...just like brunch is supposed to be. :) read more

BRIX 581 - Chicken fried country steak meal. With the bloody mary in the background. - Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

This is my favorite dj bar in the east bay. You don't find any ass grinding sluttiness in front of the dj, and you can dance whatever you happen to be standing when the mood strikes you to bust-a- move. The food is really good too. read more

I cannot put into words how good the food is here. We were there for brunch. I ordered the Shrimp and Grits; they were THE BEST shrimp and grits I've had. I was fortunate to also taste the Fish and Grits, Oxtail Hash, and the Peach Cobbler Waffles. EVERYTHING was AMAZING. The oxtails had no fat and melt in your mouth, the fish seasoned and fried to perfection, and the Waffles are to die for. Ontop of it all we received excellent customer service. The staff was friendly and attentive. They paid attention to small details like the fresh cut pink roses on our table for the birthday girl (it was mentioned that her favorite color is pink). This was a great experience. read more

Came here for their first few series launch of #TheRecipe brunch day parties. Food was served buffet style.. Fried chicken, waffles, egg scramble, grilled pork loins, grilled shrimp & grits... The food was decent. The dish that stood out the most was their cream that went with their waffles and peaches. I had 4 servings... So yes. It was delicious! Bottomless mimosas too. I'd say it's worth the $40, if you kept drinking lol. Music was cool. Beer pong table should have a sign up sheet, lots of people waiting long for a game.. Some confusion about who was up. All in all, such a chill scene. I hope the event gets bigger. Brix is a cute little spot, pretty art outside too.. I hope these events draw in more customers. It's just kind of in the cuts. read more

BRIX 581 - Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

My boyfriend and I noticed this please several times while driving or busing past and seeing their sandwich board. Read the reviews this morning and decided to check it out! It is funky and unexpected and they have a tiny but nice outdoor patio. The best part was the Bloody Mary (spicy and strong) and the food! I had the baked eggs, which was filling and delicious, and my boyfriend had the open faced chicken fried steak. The food was so tasty and their biscuits are beyond yummy! They are working out the kinks but it is a place worth checking out! read more

Sunday brunch, limited menu buy oh my oden is it delish. No wait today for an 1130 siting for 3. good music in the background, nice little outdoor patio, full bar if youre into boozing at brunch, coffee is good enough to please, staff is great. i had the chicken fried steak, wow the best in the bay. hands down. do it. read more

BRIX 581 - My chicken fried steak. - Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

My friend ordered the crabs with potatoes and sausages. The potatoes were mash potatoes!!?? We had to eat everything with a spoon and the sausages were as black as night . I wouldn't suggest anyone to get that read more

No offense. My first time here. No wings. Thats all they pretty much serve on the menu... not coming back. Disappointed. We came here for DJ Candy Rain... but we left before his performance because the crowd looked a lot like children. read more

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Came here with one of the homies because he told me the food is good. The food is hella good!! The fried chicken taste like ya grandma made it . The jambalaya Mac & cheese is crazy good. Never heard of it before but it was hella good! Gotta go here for the food and the drinks is coo too. read more

Great food street parking double charged me for the tip added one to the bill and then the waiter put his hand out to ask for another cash tip horrible customer service I will not be back read more

Stephanie and her husband let me host an event here and were very professional and welcoming. Everyone who attended my event had a great time and raved about how good the food was (Particularly the lemon pepper wings) The staff at Brix is very friendly and welcoming which really helps set Brix apart. The bartender who helped us set up for the event was also very nice (Didn't catch his name) he helped us with the set up, and assist us with everything we needed prior to our event starting. Stephanie is a great supporter of Bay Area events, and without her and Brix 581, Oakland would not have as many great events as it has. read more

Luv, luv, luv this place. Had karaoke party on upper floor and had a blast! Kicking bar and dancing downstairs. Stephanie (manager) is super sweet, and makes mean drinks! Eric (chef) is so personable, awesome and a great cook! This will definitely be my new spot! read more

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BRIX 581! What a wonderful experience I had this past Saturday night. My High School 40th year reunion was held here and I was beyond impressed! The staff was very friendly and helpful and the ambience was perfect! When I hold my next private event in the Bay Area, it's definitely going to be here! David Jackson St. Mary's College High School - Class of '78 read more

The vibe here is a little grungy mixed with artsy touches. It's a small space and feels a little like your on someone's patio or backyard. The brunch here is bomb! Love the shrimp and grits, it's nice and spicy. Calamansi mimosas are Delish as well. The menu rotates and the choices are limited, but we haven't had anything here we didn't like. As for the club portion, I've been here when the crowd was super chill and also when it was hella ratchet, just depends on the DJ that night so check ahead of you have a preference. The downstairs bar can be hard to get to but the bartenders are friendly and try their best to hustle. It looks like there is a bar set up upstairs but It hasn't been in use any time I've been there. In short, a must for brunch, and a fun night out. read more

Went out last night! It was cool! Security was nice, the bathroom were cleans and the ambiance was lively!

Always fresh and delicious! Everything that I've eaten has been delicious... highly recommend.. my fav is fish and grits!

My absolute go to place for parties! Love this place!Stephanie and staff made my husbands 50th birthday party a success! From the DJ to Chef Leilani-at Roux and Vine catering had the food on point! Everything was delicious so much that we came the very next day and had Brunch. Nice atmosphere, friendly people and good music and food! read more

We came here on Saturday and had a great time. The food was impeccable! I'm from Texas/Louisiana so this is my kind of stuff. It was authentic and so good!! Had the fried chicken with turkey greens, jumbalaya mac, shrimp and grits, and some hush puppies with remoulade to start. Our waitress was really sweet and attentive...and another woman who we think was the owner/manager was really kind and helpful as well...it made for a good atmosphere. They had good DJ type music playing so we listened and finished our cocktails on the patio after dinner. It reminded me of some of the good local off-the-beaten-path places in New Orleans. This was actually our second visit. We stumbled upon brunch here one day...I think it was for Easter?? It was amazing!! We'll be back very soon....like probably this week. : ) read more

First time and I will definitely be coming back for more. The food we had was delicious and there are many choices which made it difficult to choose. The service was wonderful, the place is clean with a neat ambience. Can't wait to try another item on the menu. read more

What an amazing venue! We had our wedding after party there. We were able to rent out the entire bar, upstairs and downstairs, for a very reasonable price without any drink minimum. The music and environment were awesome! DJ Pope made sure all my friends danced all night. The owner, Stephanie, was super professional and friendly throughout the whole process. She was very accommodating and generous. Let's talk about the food. It was delicious! Definitely try their brunch. It's a whole lot of food! I definitely recommend this place for food as well as parties. read more

What can I say about my absolute favorite bar in Oakland? The owner Stephanie knows customer service and how to immediately make you feel like she has known you for years, even if it is your first time walking through those doors. Brix makes you feel at family and I have been going there every Thursday night for almost 2 years for their karaoke with the wonderful DJ Mike! It is a place where everyone and anyone can feel welcome. The patio offers a chill environment to enjoy the evening and they even have heaters for colder nights in winter. The food is delicious. I have had everything on their night menu from the wings, pork belly mac & cheese down to the salads. You can really tell they put their heart into the food here, and everything is carefully created to maximum deliciousness. I, regretfully, somehow have not yet made it there for brunch - but I definitely plan to! Ultimately, as soon as you come here you feel nothing but love from Stephanie and her attentive staff. I appreciate all the love they pour into the place and their customers daily. It would be a huge mistake to not find yourself wandering in here on any night! read more

Food was awesome!!!! The service here is great. Very friendly staff. Shrimp and grits, chicken fried steak, banana bread French toast and eggs puttanesca muy excellente I'm definitely coming back here for Sunday brunch and to check out the nightlife. Our Waiter was Aaron. He was so nice and attentive to our table. He came and chit chatted with us and gave great recommendation. He said Saturday nights are best. read more

I came to BRIX 581 for my friends wedding after party and I was really impressed. The food was AMAZING, & the staff was so friendly and attentive. The bartenders were super fun to chat with. We met the owner, Stephanie, and she told us to come back for their Sunday brunch the next day. We went with a couple friends the next day and had a blast. Brunch was delicious. And they had a dj playing house music. It was a great experience! We will definitely be returning soon. read more

The team at Brix works really well together to produce an exceptional Sunday brunch. This is a much bigger accomplishment than you'd expect once you learn that the servers were all there tending bar at a packed club night just a few hours earlier. Stephanie seems to draw the best out of her sharp, energetic, eager staff. We were delighted that Steven made time to come out and chat with us about his creations ... of which we savored every bite. I had the baked egg dish, my wife ordered the fresh banana bread entree. We weren't planning to share, but once the food arrived we knew we needed to split, both dishes were outrageously good. Don't be thrown by the location and exterior appearance, this is a culinary diamond in the rough. Worth every penny, and I expect that next time we go we'll be waiting for a table, it will be worth every minute as well. read more

Have been here both for the weekend brunch, and on a weekend night. The brunch food was delicious, all 4 of us at the table ordered something different and it as all nothing less than great. Bloody Mary's were good and atmosphere was quiet. Not pricey at all. Very reasonable for the area. Found myself here on a weekend night because I see a lot of local djs promoting for here. And I love to support local. They have 2 stages. They create the outside lounge area into a stage. And they do have an upstairs room as well. Drinks were good again and the people that hang out their were nice and chill. Plenty of seating in the downstairs area if you don't feel like dancing and just want to enjoy drinks with friends. No problems parking with my experience. Will def be going again to enjoy the food and good music. read more

We had such a great time at Brunch today! They were so helpful with our big group of people, and really took care of us! The food was fantastic! Shrimp and Grits were perfect, with spicy shrimp and cheesy grits with a super yummy spicy shrimp broth! The buttermilk biscuits are fluffy and scrumptious!! The Brunch is def on point!! read more

I came here a few years ago for Sunday party and I wanted to take a break from the norm today. Although they weren't having a Sunday party today, the food still proves to be super epic and an overall nice venue. I hear there's a awesome party here tomorrow though. :-) read more

Had brunch here on Sunday. Awesome!! I came with a bunch of friends so I got to try a pretty wide selection of the menu. BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST = So goooood! I was concerned it would be too sweet and cake-y but it was actually very well done. Not overly sponge-y at all. They sprinkle pecans on top but if you have issues with nuts (like my friend) don't worry. There aren't any baked into the banana bread can you can opt for no pecans. The waffle + pork belly and chicken fried steak + biscuits was awesome too. I've decided I'm getting the chicken fried steak next time I go. OH if ur down with spice-y make sure u ask for a bit of the habanero sauce. It's the consistency of mustard...and comes in a little side dish. They have their own unique take on classic brunch dishes. Sometimes food spots try to be hip but the results don't taste that good. Not here though. Our tastebuds were definitely satisfied! Service was great too! We actually arrived a few minutes before doors opened but they were totally cool about it and sat us a bit early. Also they put up a second umbrella at our table to block the sun. It was pretty warm day. Last but not least there's a full bar! I don't drink but my friends are mimosa fans =) Only other thing I'd note is that its a bar/cub at night so it has that type of decor but we actually really liked the vibe. There were some families + kids at other tables too so all was fine. read more

The shrimp and grits is out of this world. Great portions and an excellent vibe on the patio makes this venue a great choice for Sunday brunch. Awesome music to boot, full bar and televisions to watch your local sports teams. Don't sleep on this new Oakland gem. read more

Came here on a whim for Saturday night fun and we had a blast! Older (mature) crowd, which was great, friendly stafff and great music! Two rooms for dancing the downstairs had house music and upstairs played a variety of 90's, hip hop, and even some reggae! Mixed crowd and no drama which makes for a great night drinking and dancing with friends! read more

1st star for the outdoor area 2nd star for the service 3rd star for the chicken fried steak Came for Sunday brunch. Had the pork belly & waffles and chicken fried steak. The better dish was the chicken fried steak. Both dishes came out to $28 typical price for a brunch spot. I'd probably come back for the bar, but not for brunch. The pork belly was super fatty, and the waffle came with orange butter, jam, & i requested syrup. The flavor combo was too intense for me, but they have a full bar! read more

This place by far is one of my favorite brunch places. Don't be deceived by the gloominess outside, you walk in and yeah it's kinda dark but wait till you eat the food. I think I may have tried everything on the brunch menu Bc I'm such a fatty but omg you can't go wrong ordering anything off the menu. Shrimp and grits is delicious. I find myself craving it during the week. Lol. My favorite is the chicken fried steak open faced sandwich. It is so delicious. Actually, everything is my favorite. The savory bread pudding is also my favorite and I find myself craving that as well. If you're not too full after all of that, I highly recommend getting the flourless chocolate cake. I can't even describe how amazing it is. Highly recommended for the service, the food, and the place. read more

Wow! I just had an amazing weekend thanks to BRIX 581. I graduated from Skyline HS in 2006 and we couldn't decide where to have our ten year reunion. Luckily, we found BRIX! The location is snuggled right outside of Jack London. The nice painted walls compliments the random brick walls throughout the facility which makes this place original. The patio is amazing-trimmed with Christmas lights and decked out with an outdoor DJ booth. Win-win. For the reunion, we ordered jambalaya and Mac and cheese for our guests. The jambalaya was everybody's favorite. The mac and cheese was delicious too, but it was more like a penne pasta than a traditional Mac and cheese. Stephanie (one of the owners) was super helpful in the planning process. She made sure that our needs were met. She did an awesome job accommodating our tight budget. Such a wonderful experience. After our reunion, EVERYBODY raved on how much they enjoyed it! It wouldn't have been possible without BRIX and their wonderful crew. read more

A Great Eating and Social Experience. I love the vibe and the people who work hear. The Food taste excellent and the drinks are So Good. I Love Coming to Oakland to Relax and Eat at This Spot. A Definite Bay Area Must !!! read more

Ahh I hate to do this, but I've heard of this place after they hosted a queer party there once. I missed the party but went in for brunch the first time. THE FOOD WAS BOMB, but the service was shitty. It took forever to get seated, get drinks, get food. The service is really what bugged me. I dug that they had a dj start playing some raggae half way through my experience there. I think if they add the DJ through the entire brunch, that would be awesome. Bc the food was bomb (and I was hoping they'd have music again), I gave it another shot and again, BOMB FOOD, shitty service. If they can get their service together, this spot could really be a hit. They're not rude, just inefficient. read more

Enjoyed an outstanding Sunday brunch. Terrific staff, cocktails, and the food is diverse and excellent. Tucked away in the historic Old Oakland neighborhood near Jack London Square, I couldn't give BRIX 581 a high enough recommendation. You're going to love the welcoming, casual vibe and energy. See you there! Cheers, Johnny Costa read more