Great place, one of the nicest places to eat in town. The cocktail menu has distinctly browns and…read morethere are plenty of beautiful steak options. Steer clear of their wine-singles.

I have been trying to get a reservation here for months. I had given up when my husband said get…read moreready we are going out. We have reservations at 8. Admittedly I thought 8 was a little late because it was 6 and I was ready then lol. Am I glad I had some patience. It reminded me of when I was in Europe and there was no rush to the service. The soothing music playing in the background as well as the beautiful artwork and candle lit dining was great for enjoying your partner. And of course the food was top tier. I understand why reservations are hard to come by. There is even a wait to sit at the bar.

My partner and I have eaten here many times and can say that the food is fantastic and service…read moreabove and beyond. Mushroom soup is a must order. Martinis could use a little help, but not undrinkable. The scenery with it's large windows and beautiful nature and lake view is relaxing and elegant. Love this place.

What a pleasant surprise this place was. This restaurant is very old skool with antique upscale…read morewood features and great views. Its located tucked away off of Parkview. The service was great and the food was flavorful and delicious. The prices are within reason but if you want a quick tip, if you are a millennium member go on Mondays for an awesome discount! This will now be on our list of places to return to!

Located above Sawall market is the restaurant. Great concept to have the restaurant and convenience…read morefoods together. Walking up the stairs from the market is like entering another world. Nice vibe and atmosphere- but very popular. So do make a resy if you want a good table seating is limited. It happened to be a cooler Friday evening so we asked to sit in the balcony outside. Server was great! Food was wonderful and we spent way too much $ in the market! One of the best natural food stores! So head on over food here is amazing.

Superb food. Wide variety of offerings. Excellent service. Adequate atmosphere. Looking forward to…read morereturning next week.

We had Grace as a server and she was INCREDIBLE. The staff overall is very personable, but Grace…read moretook care of all of our needs swiftly and read our minds when it came to wine pairings. The food is delicious and the ambiance is just as wonderful. We will be back!

We went for happy hour on a Friday. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious! We sat…read moreoutside and ordered Dark and Stormys. The Dark and Stormys were a bit sweeter than I'm used to - I'm guessing that they used lime syrup instead of lime juice but the good news is that I like my cocktails sweet. All in all, it was a wonderful happy hour! PS I have been here before and I ordered the gazpacho. I was disappointed that it was super puréed and there weren't chopped up pieces of the veggies or anything crunchy.

The food here is amazing. This does come with a cost, but it is so worth it. I do not think I have…read moretried one single item here that was not delicious. The entire staff from the host, to the mixologists, to the waiter/waitresses was phenomenal. The restaurant is very well put together and clean. Its definitely a nice setting to sit at and unwind.

We chose Brick and Brine to celebrate a very special Anniversary!…read more Brick and Brine provided us with an absolutely phenomenal dining experience!! Our dinner stretched out over a nearly 3 hour time period, but felt like it flew by at the same time! Never rushed, but intentional and SO enjoyed!! Our waiter was fabulous and made sure that our every need (and want!) was met. He went over and above for us and we loved every moment!! I wish I had gotten his name to mention here! We started our evening browsing the cocktail menu. The offerings are vast! We ordered two different kinds of old fashioned options, always a favorite! One had very unique twist and arrived on fire/smoking! The drink continued to have a smoke effect, but this did not highly alter the flavor! It was delicious and fun! "It adds drama" is how our waiter put it, and he was right! :) It was called "Fire House No. 4". Next we perused the appetizer section. The choices were excellent and we landed on the meatballs, going off of recommendations and previous experience! For meatballs, they were indeed quite delicious but if I'm being completely honest I don't think I'd choose them again. I would venture out a little more. The scallops came highly recommended by our waiter. Also highly recommended was the steak tartare! After our appetizer we ordered a wedge salad. This was wonderful! It mimics what you'd traditionally expect from a wedge salad - this one served with multiple small wedges of iceberg lettuce - but the toppings elevate so nicely! Bleu cheese, the most delicious marinated tomatoes, pickled red onions, and the best, most flavorful chunks of bacon! This was a favorite!! It was finally time to decide on entrees. This was tough! There are many choices I'd like to try and we will definitely be back to try some more. Because this was a special meal and we had heard very good things, both of us ordered the ribeye steak. This is a large piece of meat that arrived with mouthwatering presentation. While the flavors were most definitely evident of a quality piece of meat, I would personally not choose this exact entree again. The meat was well cooked, and done to my requested level, but arrived not very warm. I like my food hot and while I acknowledge that a fine steak presentation likely requires a rest time, my own opinion is put off when I feel like my food is in any way on the cold side. I did not complain about this - and it doesn't affect my rating, but it is worth noting and something I'd like to know when making a decision for ordering! Other entrees that I saw coming out around me that I am SO very interested in trying on a future visit were the fried chicken (WOW! The presentation on this dish is NEXT level!) and the salmon! Everything I saw coming to nearby tables looked quite stunning and I'd quite honestly like to try each dish from their menu! ;) This place is quality, it is very evident! We paired our dinner entree with two side items. The side items are large, intended to serve multiple people. We chose the crispy fingerling potatoes and the Brussels sprouts. Both were perfection! We loved them! The Brussels sprouts had SO much flavor! Even the leftovers the next day were so delectable! We finished our meal with the most exceptional dessert! It was a hard decision but we chose the Chocolate Hazelnut Flourless Torte! AMAZING! It was served with an orange creamsicle ice cream which sounds like a strange accompaniment for these flavors but it fit so very well with the dish. The hazelnut crémeux on the side was also exceptional - just a really great dessert, all around! Alongside our dessert we ordered an elevated espresso that was absolute perfection! One of THE best dessert cocktail beverages I have ever had! I highly recommend this either as your dessert or as an accompaniment! So, so good! Even though there were a couple of things during this meal that I personally would not choose to order again, everything was still superb! I can't choose any less than five very deserved stars!! This was such a great experience at a very fine, local, Kalamazoo restaurant!! Be prepared to spend some five star dollar amounts, but also be prepared to receive a five star, not just meal, but entire experience!! ;)

Staff is super friendly and we usually get a salad and pizza - always very good…read more Sometimes there is a bit of a wait but the food is worth it.

The pizza needed a little more cheese to hold everything in place. Otherwise it was good with…read moreplenty of meat. The cider on tap was delicious! Or young server was attentive and helpful. Would definitely return!

Went to watch some March Madness basketball at Shakespeare's while in town a couple of months ago…read more We were able to grab a seat wherever we wanted in the upstairs bar area (the lower level is a music venue). Our server brought over some free popcorn and we ordered drinks. They had some deals going on ($1.50 off New Belgium beers). There were plenty of TVs to watch and the vibe was pleasant. As it got busier, our server disappeared more, but we weren't in a hurry. We got the small order of southwest nachos for a snack to share - these were really good. I was kind of surprised at how small the order was honestly, but it was fine to split between the two of us. The chips were crispy, the toppings were plentiful, and I loved the cheesiness. Overall we had a good experience and I'd stop in again to catch a game.

What a cool place! I'm unsure what it has to do with Shakespeare (I thought there would be some…read moresort of theme, but didn't seem apparent). The service was great! We were seated right away and our server was very attentive. We started with the cheese curds and some beers. The selection of beers was huge! Beers are reasonably priced and the curds were delicious. Wasn't a huge fan of the ranch, but the marinara was very flavorful. I got the small southwest nachos. It was still big enough for 2 meals. These were amazing! The queso is made from scratch and really elevates the dish. All other ingredients were fresh and delicious. My friend had the dill club sandwich and said it was great as well! Overall a fantastic experience. Would definitely return.

TOP 5 BEST DIVE BARS IN KALAMAZOO! *********…read moreA YOOPER bar without the 6-hour drive. They even have pasties! The rest is worth the money bar food. Dive beer to a wide selection of micro beers. My lady who enjoys nice wine can even get by with ODT's selection. *********** You never know what will show up for open mic. We witnessed a four-man trombone band; this nailed a song by Kansas! The train tracks have an easement right through the property and go by 10 feet from you table; It is spectacular to watch! ******** Best souvenir is to leave with a flannel shirt. ******* You can expect the owner or one of fabulous daughters to great you at the bar. Family owned and run.

The worst dining experience I have ever had in Kalamazoo. Went there for the Moose Soir'eh. Waited…read moreover 90 minutes for some poutine. The wait staff told us multiple stories as to why it was late before it came. They offered to refund the food but guess what they did not. And I got sick after eating it. Trash.