This place has been here for as long as I can remember. We decided to come here for a quick happy hour as it was convenient for us. We ordered a couple of items to share - Brix Tachos and Brix Chips. Both these items were good to share. We also had a happy hour drink as well, which was a little too sweet for me. Overall, they have a decent happy hour menu in the Pearl area. read more

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First time going to Brix Tavern, and I have to say I wasn't very impressed. The food lacked flavor, and I ordered a country fried chicken steak breakfast, but it was my first time ever not liking this particular dish. This is my go-to breakfast dish, and this one was interesting. They had their own take on the gravy, and I was willing to try it, but it was not what I was expecting. The style of the restaurant was ok. The service was pretty low, and our waiter took a while to get my Arnold Palmer served and ready. The drink itself lacked taste. Maybe some of the other dishes are fine, but we just didn't have a great time there. Especially when we were there to celebrate a friend. read more

Poor service and people skills. Did not feel respected. Food is alright but the service is abysmal.

How many people write a 5 star review on a restaurant with slow service? My visit to Brix today was painfully slow. I think because of the holiday they weren't expecting a big crowd and staffed accordingly. So yes it was slow. I had the crab and shrimp omelette. It was fantastic and worth the wait for sure. The Manager came to our table several times to apologize making no excuses. Truth be know we have eaten here several times. Our waitress was clearly upset by the delay and could have been more sincere. They paid for our breakfast, so I tipped on the full amount. No worries Brix, you have my business because of the atmosphere, friendly staff and managers apology. We tipped on the full amount of the bill an promise to be back so! read more

The food here was ok. My wife ordered three different meals because they were out of the first two choices. She just settled for sliders. I had the surf and turf. I just thought it was ok. Unless invited by a friend I don't think I would come back.just meh... read more

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The desert was really good and my Bloody Mary. My girl says the mango Bellini mimosa was really flavorful and her sandwich was warm. read more

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Went for New Year's Day brunch. This is how my food came out. A great example of how important a garnish is when serving two foods same color-ish. The inside of the omelet was just a hunk of crab meat that had multiple bites with shells. I was sad because I live for brunch and almost always go with a Benedict. I just chose the wrong item from the menu as the rest of the food in my party looked pretty good. I would definitely go back as I have always liked the vibe and atmosphere here. read more

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Went here during brunch hours on a Saturday. Ordered the chicken and waffles for I believe was about $16-17 and decided to do there bottomless mimosas for $13 (which was a pretty good deal considering that one mimosa was $9). Overall, the dish tasted okay. The flavor of the chicken was fine, nothing too crazy but nothing bland. The waffles were nice and fluffy. The only remark I'd say is regarding the amount I paid and the quantity I got. The dish came with 1 piece of fried chicken thigh and half a waffle (including the butter and syrup on the side). The bottomless mimosas for $13 was definitely worth it though. The mimosas themselves tasted fine and was a good balance between champaign and OJ. The service could be a better however. Perhaps it was just the time of day we went. Our server was great in the beginning of our dining experience. However, it took us about 30-40 minutes after we were done eating to get our check and pay. read more

Solid spot for brunch. Very fairly priced with lots inclusive options for customizations (veggie substitutes, half portions, extra bacon etc). They offer FREE DONUTS. Yes, free doughnuts with jam and lemon curd as "table side bread" before your meal. That alone sold me. They are generous with bottomless mimosas (almost too much if that's such a thing!). I ordered the avocado eggs benedict. It came on a corn patty instead of the traditional english muffin - very fun twist! The eggs were perfectly poached, and the hollandaise sauce was velvety and buttery. Service was quite slow which could be due to the brunch rush. The waiters were not very attentive, but were still friendly. Great spot for girls brunch or group parties. I wouldn't recommend it for a date night as it gets very crowded and noisy in the dining room. Street parking is available but there are also lots of paid parking lots nearby. read more

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The food was delicious and flavorful, and the service was fast and kind! The drinks were also yummy!

Service is pretty good if you sit at the bar. Ample TV's which is great for sports and they have a terrific NFL gameday menu with an assortment of dishes for $4. Haven't been for other days but it definitely did the job for that. read more

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We came here almost by accident and had a great experience! Food (calamari, Cobb salad, chicken wings) were delicious. And Jackie provided wonderful, friendly, efficient service. Recommend! read more

Stopped in for wing week. Great wings special, pleasant service. Could not give 5 stars since I only tried the wings read more

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Brix is always a consistent stop. The unlimited mimosas while you eat for only $13 is unmatched. I love that they can accommodate large groups (today for a birthday brunch). The service today was amazing as well. I wish the waffles were a little less crispy or had more syrup on them but besides that I really enjoyed our experience read more

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A group of 4 came in for Saturday Brunch. Service was great. Our meals were delivered-two egg dishes came out cold, mine was warm and my wife's was ok. For a $15-20 brunch, they might have included some toast or other bread item. No-eggs and potatoes only. The staff rushed to get the two replaced, but the impression was made. Don't think I'll be heading back anytime soon, if ever. read more

Upon being seated, they served fresh donuts in a raspberry and lemon sauce, which were delicious. The service was great, waitress didn't rush us, answered all our questions and was friendly. The atmosphere was calming and relaxing. Overall, I would highly recommend Brix! (One thing to note, the eggs Benedict are served on corn cakes, which is different than a typical English muffins. Not my favorite, but the Country Ham Skillet was AMAZING). read more

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We had a great server this afternoon at the restaurant and she was very quick with all of our food during our meal and our stay. I appreciated how friendly she was throughout the duration of our meal as well! My mule was amazing and my pizza did have the gluten free dough. Sometimes it is always such a hit or miss with the dough and it was a total hit. The dough was not too crispy or tough and was very easy to eat through and delicious! read more

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Brix tavern was rustic themed and had a good vibe to it. Bruch was busy but the customer service didn't fail. My company did bottomless mimosas, and THEY ARE BOTTOMLESS. The server kept coming around and filing up their glasses. I ordered the chicken and waffles. My biggest gripe was the portion size. For $16 bucks I figured I would've gotten more chicken or at least the WHOLE waffle. I got one chicken tender, half a waffle, and scrambled eggs. I've had better but it wasn't terrible. I didn't get to try the other dishes. Parking wasn't hard to find, but had to pay for it. I just used parking kitty. read more

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Love the vibe of the spot. Really spacious with quite a bit of character in decor. Food took a while to get to the table though. Servers were quick to take orders and continue bringing us fluids but wish the food service was faster. Food tasted great and would come back for more. I'm not a fan of a lot of sweets but the donuts were a table favorite for sure. read more

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Brix still got it ~ plenty of space & seating, tasty pizza, nice cocktail list. Fun HH that keeps you ordering one more. Calamari over fried. Beer tap selection mostly domestic, wished they had more unique craft. Friendly service, attentive and said thank you at the end. Sports tavern with upscaled grub. read more

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the food and service are great. this building was once a venue for high end artisan wooden furniture which I miss but it has been converted to a beautiful restaurant. This isn't typical tavern food. There is a large menu with a variety of tasty food and dessert. read more

So glad we came in here Memorial Day 2024. Happy Hour items were fantastic, especially the House Salad!!! Dayem, never been so excited over a salad but had EVERYTHING I love all in one plate!!! 10/10. My wife enjoyed her Coconut Basil cocktail and pork ribs. Brennen our server was chill and friendly, thank you man. Greetings from SoCal, (where they need to learn how to make House Salad like BRIX!!! ) read more

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Brix use to be one of my favorite brunch restaurants in the pearl for many years, sadly I came in for brunch and they had replaced the Carlton Brix skillet with some bullshit version of a "country ham skillet"... in my opinion it was the worst decision they have made. It was extremely greasy and flavorless other than the grease. Please bring back the Carlton ham skillet with mushrooms. read more

Order: Pop pie, Manhattan, wings Pros: service was decent. The place wasnt crowded at all. Cons: The wings were suppose to be tossed in Thai chili sauce. However, they came as plain wings. The server did take them back and have them tossed but they were not evenly coated nor were they remade such a bummer as the wings were seasoned well. The pot pie was not what I was expecting. I was thinking a pie crust but I got this flaky croissant top that was slightly chewy and hard to dig in. The filling could have used some additional seasoning. As we sat at the bar, the kitchen door was propped open. We watched the food prep guy touch food and other items around the kitchen with his bare hands without washing them. Eventually, we did see him put on gloves for some food items. I guess he didnt notice us watching from the bar lol. read more

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Checked out Brix Tavern with a few friends a few weekends ago and had a great time. The service was super friendly, and the bottomless mimosas were definitely a highlight. Two people in my group ordered the seafood omelette and loved it. I had the chilaquiles, which unfortunately weren't really chilaquiles--I wouldn't order them again. That said, the spot itself is really cute, the vibe was fun, and the service was solid. I'd definitely come back for another brunch. read more

Needed a place for our leadership December dinner to bond and spend relaxing time together. We checked with several places and chose the loft at Brix in the Pearl. They offered the loft. Once we saw a picture on the website we called and inquired if the furniture could be changed to more standard dining fare. They said they would do that. When a couple of us arrived a bit early, we sat in the bar. Waited for awhile, completely ignored by staff all standing around. Asked for a drinks menu. Still no service. Eventually more of our party arrived and we headed up to the "loft". The first glance did it for me and I headed down the stairs saying "no,no, no!" The loft has a mixture of various lounge chairs and coffee tables. So, our group was expected to eat in lounge tables, hunched over coffee tables?! I asked to be seated in the nearly empty dining room and they complied. The service improved a bit, and improved even more when I asked the waiter to 'come by more often' and reminded him that had not even asked our hostess if she would like something to drink. From there things improved. We ordered appetizers and dinner. The food, mostly pictured here, was good. The service improved. They delivered a caprese salad instead of pizza but made it right. Dessert was ordered and the lava cake really good. Bottom line, I have been to a few events at Brix and they were great. I suggested it to the group this year and must admit I was really disappointed this time. read more

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Updated Happy Hour Menu as of 11/26/2024. This place is decent, lots of happy hour options but the service was insanely slow and the food was pretty subpar. I'd recommend other places in the area but if you're pressed for time this one is okay. read more

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Reliable tavern in the heart of the Pearl district that feels somewhat more chill than the boisterous party places around the corner on 13th Ave. (a good thing in my book). That's probably due to its location on a shady side street, but that's okay - the menu is fairly deep (burgers, salads, Sandy's, skewers, surf n turf etc) and the cocktail and tap lists are not too shabby either. Inside is a modern/industrial vibe with a large main lounge/room with tall ceilings and open windows to the street. I've always had good meals here with attentive service and the happy hour is on point. One of those low-key, dark horse places that almost always hits the mark for me. read more

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Saturday night and the place was almost empty. Service was poor: no water refills, servers chatting instead of checking on tables. Ordered steak Medium, received Medium Rare. Sent it back, came back still wrong and plated with plain salad greens, no dressing. When I mentioned it, the server argued instead of apologizing. Disappointing experience. Tualatin location is much better and always great experience. read more

Came on a Saturday during brunch and sat at the bar for a quick breakfast. The almond French toast was delicious and not over powering in flavor. I received a stuffed donut of some sort that had raspberry and lemon compote sauce. It was pretty crowded but everything came out in a reasonable amount of time read more

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Brix Tavern's happy hour was on point--bourbon & vanilla wings and pork tacos were delicious! read more

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I've been here waaayyyy too many times to not give a 5star review! This restaurant is such a gem, right in the heart of Pearl District with a stellar happy hour, brunch and even a Football Game specials menu ($4 wings anyone!). The servers are attentive and happy and the food is delicious! Definitely worth the visit and one of my favorite places in Portland read more

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This review is only for their ambiance, cocktails and blueberry bread pudding. Vibe is good and casual - felt like a great spot for big groups, with plenty of space and casual brew/bar spot. Server was great - it was after 9 and we came for drinks and dessert. Blueberry bread pudding - I thought it tasted great but for bread pudding aficionados, it was more dense than normal. I liked it while others who love bread pudding thought it was abnormal. That being said, they didn't mind it if they didn't think of it as bread pudding. Definitely will come back to try the food - menu had great variety and love wood fired pizza! read more

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Really enjoyed this restaurant. Good food and drinks. Nice atmosphere. Would come back again.

We arrived at 11:30 AM on a Saturday. It was busy, but the hostess seated us promptly despite that we did not have reservations. The waitstaff was very attentive. We ordered the bloody Mary's, which were spicy, the chicken and waffles which were delicious and a half order of the vegetarian eggs Benedict. I would have given this review five stars instead of four but the corn cakes that came with the Benedict were severely undercooked. Everything else was amazing and it was a fun breakfast. read more

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Absolutely Outstanding Service from Haily! Haily is truly a gem! From the moment we arrived, she made us feel welcomed, cared for, and completely at ease. Her attention to detail, warm personality, and professionalism were unmatched. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect--and it was. read more

I came to Brix with a few friends for the bottomless mimosas and brunch. The Rotisserie Prime Rib Sandwich was really good and filling. The meat was very tender and the fatty sandwich was accompanied well with the broth. We came here expecting bottomless mimosas, that wasn't really the case. Our server had told us that as long as we had food on our plates and we're eating, she'll keep pouring for us. It's not like we were being loud or obnoxious cause no one was drunk. We asked a different server to pour for us and he actually did it with no questions asked. Overall, the food was good, but I wish they were more attentive with their service (except for the guy we asked, he was very attentive) read more

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I just keep wanting a better experience every time we go there. Do you ever feel that when you go to a place during Happy Hour the wait staff can treat you like a burden...that's Brix for sure. First round of drinks was quick - food was served to our party of 6 in waves - and our second round of drinks was delivered after our food was gone. So disappointing, again! The place is really cool, foods is decent and overpriced, waitress seemed to have an attitude. Oh well, we'll probably forget this "meh" experience the next time we visit is 6 months or more. read more

Just incredibly mid. The cocktails were super sweet and not balanced. In general the restaurant gives millennial corporate vibes, definitely wouldn't come back read more

There's a recurring disagreement I have with my girlfriend about food. Whenever we go places, she always says everything is really good. I on the other hand like to complain. And my argument to her is that if everything is considered "really good", then nothing is actually really good. How do you distinguish if everything is five stars? Well, when they served us the margherita pizza, there was no disagreement. With both immediately looked at each other like, "Uh... this looks really bad." And it was. You could probably tell from the picture. The sauce tasted extremely bland with a slight ketchup-y flavor. The cheese, it was the pre-shredded stuff, and when you get a strand it just felt rubbery. The dough was just plain old bad. I was thinking about it and it's gotta be the worst pizza I've ever had. I can't think of pizza I've had that was worse. Costo pizza formerly was the worst. Frozen pizza. Sbarros. None of them were as bad as this. I'm not just saying this, but I think that if you were _trying_ to make pizza that tasted worse than this, it'd actually be a little difficult. But who cares, right? If other things are good, who cares if they have bad pizza? Well, other things weren't good. We've never had fondue before and have always wanted to try it, and here was a great opportunity. But it was terrible. The cheese, I don't even know how to describe it, it just tasted like whatever the lowest quality melted cheese you could find at the supermarket would taste like, except worse. It was lacking salt. And they said it was cheddar? I didn't taste like cheddar. It tasted like American cheese to me. And the bread cubes were dry, stale, room temperature, and lacking flavor. Let's take a break to say something nice. The pork ribs were actually good. The BBQ sauce had a really nice bright flavor to it. The meat had good texture, although it was a little fatty and not juicy enough. It also had a pretty good spice rub on the outside. This was the best part of the meal for sure. The portions are a little small though. A lot of bone, not a lot of meat. And my girlfriend liked how the calamari was particularly crispy. Weird how some dishes could be so bad while others can be pretty good. The cheeseburger was bad, but it was normal bad. Not like the pizza or fondue. The texture of the bun was kinda tough/dry, but it did have a nice crispy and thin layer of crunch. The meat itself was pretty low quality though. It reminded me of when I was a kid going to summer camp and they'd have BBQ day for lunch, and cook all of those pre-packaged patties. Something, maybe the shape, felt very pre-packaged about the patty. They definitely aren't grinding their own meat. And the cheese was this cheese sauce that was pretty similar to the fondue cheese. My girlfriend commented that it's probably the same. And prices are a little high here. We were lucky to get happy hour pricing which is either $9 for some dishes or $12 for others. Normally the things we got were a little under $20, which is on the slightly pricey side where you expect solid quality. The service wasn't great either. Overall, please don't go here. I mean, if you want to satisfy your curiosity and see what the worlds worst pizza tastes like, that might be worth it. But to be serious, they are clearly trying to slide by with low quality ingredients. I also doubt that they're paying for chefs/cooks with culinary training. It seems like the sort of place that is ran by white collar MBA types trying to nudge up their profit margins. It's too late for me to get my $80 back, but hopefully I can save you from wasting yours. Edit: It looks like my theory of white collar MBA types might be correct! I was skimming through some of the other reviews and saw Lara V responding to a bunch of reviews. I could have sworn I saw her respond to one of my own a while ago, and sure enough, she did. It was for Fuller's Burger Shack. And, at least according to Yelp, Fuller's is owned by the same person as Brix: Mark B. Reading Mark B's description, he owns a bunch of restaurants here in Portland: "Fuller's Burger Shack is part of Urban Restaurant Group which includes Brix Tavern, Carlita's, Fuller's Coffee Shop, Swank and Swine, Urban Fondue, Bartini, and Pearl Catering. Mark B also owns Urban Venues which consists of Urban Studio, West End Ballroom, and The Foundry at Oswego Pointe." and "Mark B. says, 'For any marketing and advertising questions, contact Lara with Bella Media.'" Not to pat myself on the back, but I was spot on! Definitely a white collar MBA type trying to cut corners where possible and boost profit margins. Skim through https://urban-restaurants.com/ and ask yourself if that's the type of place you want to be buying dinner from, or if you'd prefer a guy straight off the boat from Italy who genuinely is just trying to make people happy with his food (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0yRXwopTRM). read more

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