This is an awesome place to have lunch! I have been there twice this month with a good friend (who has been going there for years even before it was "Brians"). Simply put, I have fallen in love with this restaurant. Both times I've been there, the food was unbelievably good and well priced. Portions are very generous, too. I ordered their Tomato and Basil soup both times I went there as well as their Chimichurri Steak Quesadeas. (can't spell it but sure enjoyed eating it). The second time I went there I ordered the Chimichurri Steak Quesadeas "to go" and then ordered their Lasagna for my in-house dining. Both times the soup was rich, thick, very flavorful and the salt level was not noticeable. The cheese in it was perfect in amount, texture, flavor. The seasonings blended well with the tomatoes and cheese, complimenting both very well and never overwhelming the main ingredients. This soup was one of the best tasting soups I've ever had when dining anywhere. The Chimichurri Steak Queseadeas are very thick and meaty... with cheese, onions, lots of thin, lean steak pieces, tomatoes, etc. This is NO appetizer portion, this is a main meal sized portion. It comes cut into four sections. Two sections of it are the equivalent of a full sized, thick sandwich. The flavor was awesome and I kept thinking about how great it was for days afterwards. The second time I went back I ordered the Homestyle Lasagna for my meal and then I re-ordered the Chimichurri Steak Quesadeas to take back home with me to enjoy the next day. This Lasagna was homemade and chock full of meat and cheeses with just enough sauce to blend everything together but not swim in it. The sauce was a rich, thick, flavorful marinara. This lasagna was simply incredible. The portion served was large and very thick, too. My friend could only eat half of hers. I ate my whole thing since I'd skipped breakfast and had eaten a light supper the evening before. Again, the salt level in this wonderful lasagna was not noticeable and I am on a low salt diet and notice salt easily in foods. The waitresses are experienced, very knowledgeable about the food choices and the service has been wonderful both times I've been there. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming and at least two of the waitresses worked at this location when it was "Brians". The interior of this place provides a warm, relaxed type of dining atmosphere, which appeals to me. I like the dark wood walls and the coziness of this place. It's clean, neat and comfortable, too. Just so you know, I live 1 1/2 hours drive from this restaurant and this place is well worth that drive to me.
Oh....after posting this review, I read the other reviews. Just wanted to add that both times I've been there a "drinks" menu was on the table beside the sugar/sweetener packets. The interior of this restaurant looked and had a fresh air smell, not a chemical/cleaner one. I would have noticed any mildew odor if there had been any. There was none at all. Therefore, whatever kinks may have needed to be worked out upon the opening of this restaurant appears to have been accomplished. read more