We started with 2 of the craft cocktails. One was a blackberry mule and the other smoked cherry coke. Both refreshing and not too sweet. Food was great too. Had the buffalo cauliflower to start. Really good. Spicy but not too much. Then we had the seafood pasta and the steak burger. Both amazing!!! Cant forget to talk about our server! Excellent. Great recommendations and service. Cant wait to go back!!! read more

The Ambiance was really nice it's a small place. It's a really busy place as sometimes it's hard together into. Our waitress was so nice and made sure our drinks were always filled, checking back a lot which is a plus in our book. The food was good although not a very big menu. read more

See all

We've been wanting to try this place for some time but they are often full. We got early reservations (parties of 6 or more only) and arrived on time to our table all ready. There are two sides - the bar side and a side with lots of seating. The bar side has seating as well but minimal. We sat on the side with all the seating at a long high top. The chairs had backs so it was very comfortable. They have lots of choices on the menu - I chose the Lemon Herb Ravioli, which sounded light and amazing. Unfortunately, it is swimming in a lemon-y olive oil which ruins the dish completely. If they just drizzled the lemon oil over the pasta, it would be a chef's kiss. I would recommend asking for that on the side - then you can control how much you want on the dish. I also got their "tots" on the side. These aren't your typical tator tots...they are homemade shredded potatoes scooped and fried. My cousin got the same items and when the tots came, it appeared they overly fried one of the orders so just split them up between our two orders. I ate the good ones and my husband sent back the bad ones to have them replaced. They did so without any question, which was nice. My husband had the Gouda Burger with Truffle Fries. He said it was the best burger he'd ever had. The truffle fries were excellent - served with garlic aioli. Highly recommend! So, while my dish was disappointing due to the amount of oil it was swimming in, the pasta and vegees on top tasted good, the staff were friendly and accommodating, and everyone else liked their meals (burgers and fish & chips) so I'm not going to give them a low rating. I'd like to come back and try something different on the menu. read more

See all

Everything we've tried so far has been great. Not your typical menu, fun choices and drink menu along with mocktails. Staff has been kind and of great service. Vibe is nice, even though they're busy you can still hear your friends talk. We'll keep coming back to try more of the menu. read more

I went to the Red Brick on a Friday night and was deeply disappointed with the food. I'd heard raves from locals, which is usually a great sign. Unfortunately we tried the fish & chips which proved to be a big mistake. The breading on the fish was tough to the point of being inedible. Even the French fries were disappointing, and I have never met a French fry didn't like. They may just have been having an off night - maybe the regular cook was off? But I doubt I'll try again. All that being said, the atmosphere was pleasant and the wait staff were nice and attentive. read more

Wonderful atmosphere and service. Highly recommend sitting at the bar and watching them at work. The jalapeño cucumber margarita was delicious! All the food we had was great. Would definitely recommend while in Alpena. read more

Old style bar/tavern. Lots of ambiance. 1 hour wait. Went to the bar and who did we run into? Captain Justin. Food was outstanding. Service was great. Best of all, I had my number 1 girlfriend with me. Aka my better half. read more

Red Brick Tap & Barrel - The bar - American Near Me - Alpena, Michigan

See all

Lots to say about this place. First and foremost; its fun and hip and stands out in Alpena as one of the more modern establishments. Sat at the bar and had some cocktails which I would totally do again. We had the smoked cherry coke and the house old fashioned. Now for me; the cherry coke was too sweet and too smokey...duh that's what its called so yeah that's on me. Unique yes but I will try something else next time. My husband is an old fashioned snob. We make our own w only top shelf bourbon so when they offered him the house bourbon and insisted it was "good" he was skeptical. Let me tell you he was blown away! We're trying to figure out where we can buy their brand because he felt it was on par w Blantons, perhaps even smoother. So needless to say we will be back for drinks in the future. When we got to our table, the server was prompt and attentive. We ordered two apps from the variety they offer. Food across the board took an extraordinary long time. The Ahi nachos and the "Show Me Your Tots" both were fantastic and could easily be an amazing lunch. The tots are homemade and loaded with a unique blend of toppings that create a complex flavor profile. Both apps we would order again. If you haven't figured it out by now, I'm a yelper so I came in ready to order a couple of specific entrees based on reviews. They no longer offer the short rib stroganoff so take that off your list. The steak and Mac is now a filet and Mac and still pretty pricey..too high for something you could make at home. (They need to update the online menu.) I ordered the French Dip; my husband ordered the Chicken Marsala. Our guests had the salmon taco and the bean burger. The French dip is essentially a pot roast sandwich..I'm guessing w short rib. It's flavorful but not a French dip. So if you are a French Dip enthusiast, try something else. My husband was unimpressed with the marsala, lacked flavor particularly the marsala wine sauce. More like chicken gravy over chicken and potatoes. The salmon taco was OK but nothing super exciting but my friend loved the bean burger. Keep in mind this is not the beet and bean currently listed on the menu- its something different. I hate giving 3 stars but for the cost, I expected more in terms of the entrees. Will I come back, absolutely- the service, drinks and apps were outstanding! We'll likely come to the bar for drinks and apps or hit up the outdoor lunch venue. read more

Holy price increase batman!! My favorite steak and mac is now $42. I guess I will be sticking to a salad or chicken read more

Red Brick Tap & Barrel - Feel the Beet w/ salmon - American Near Me - Alpena, Michigan

I was thrilled to find this place when researching for French onion soup in downtown Alpena--I think one of the only spots that had it! The soup was good, but I'd give it a 3 out of 5. However, the main dish I ordered, the stroganoff, was absolutely amazing! Rich, flavorful, and super filling. It really made the meal food baby worthy. I'll definitely be back for that stroganoff read more

Red Brick Tap & Barrel - French Onion Soup - American Near Me - Alpena, Michigan

See all

It's a bar. Receives high reviews, but I didn't find anything special about this place. Better bars, service & food in surrounding area, would recommend checking out other places. read more

Please update your Saturday hours on this site. It says that you open at 11 am. We tried to go for a bite at 2pm but the restaurant does not open until 4pm. Very disappointing! read more

Had a really nice meal at the red brick tap and barrel we had the ravioli, which was outstanding with chicken and shrimp. We also tried a mule and a Manhattan. Both were very good. Definitely recommend. Nice atmosphere in the service also was good. read more

Came upon this spot by recommendation from people in the area. It's a cool spot with very relaxed vibe. The staff all had a good attitude and were eager to serve in any way they could. The drink and food came out pretty quick, even on the night when they were slammed. I had the OG Burger with a side of fries on this visit. The burger was cooked to perfection, the toppings fresh, and the bun soft. Additionally, the fried were seasoned well. My only negative was the fries could be crispier. I was with a group of 12 and everyone raved about their meals. This is a must-visit spot if you're in the Alpena area. read more

See all

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. The service couldn't have been better.

If you're passing through Alpena, let's face it nobody is just passing through Alpena! Head to Red Brick Tavern and Tap! Awesome little place that's a restored 100 year building with you guessed it, Red Brick. I had the Seafood Mac-N-Cheese! Super creamy with shrimp with shredded crab. Highly recommend. My wife opted for the Guda Burger and they nailed it. It was gone so fast I'm not sure she chewed it. Overall a great experience. Ask for Abby!! She was awesome. read more

I love this place. We eat here almost every trip to Alpena. The menu is just right and they're good about making tweaks to the meals to suit your fancy. I had the General Tao's handheld WITHOUT the bun as an entree and it was AWESOME! I recommend it without the bun. Beer & drink selection is good, staff is great, ambiance cool. I used to hang here eons ago when it was the Dry Dock bar. It's Better now :) read more

Red Brick Tap & Barrel - American Near Me - Alpena, Michigan

Very good food. Good service. It's a bar, so it can be loud, but the food it so much more than "bar food." It is fantastic. The French dip is delicious, as is the mac and cheese. read more

Food was excellent. Both the chicken and the pork had great flavor and the sides were very good. Wait staff was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant had a very comfortable feel with great music. I'm read more

Red Brick Tap & Barrel - Chicken Marsala - American Near Me - Alpena, Michigan

See all

the food and service were both great! definitely coming back many more times. :) the ambiance was perfect as well, perfect vibe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -chris p. bacon read more

Your to go ordering system for calling in is terrible! After calling 7 times to actually get someone to pick up, get transferred to the bar sit on hold for 15 minutes and still no answer...... tried calling back and can't get through again. read more

Me and my husband went here for our anniversary and were just shocked with how this place has such high reviews but our food was not what we were expecting. My husband got the steak and Mac he asked for the steak to be rare and they made it well done. My blackened salmon wasn't blackened it was burnt it wasn't seasoned at all it just tasted like burnt nothing. I will say the server was very lovely she was sweet and checked on us a few times after we got our food. The ambiance was nice there was a lot of people and it looked clean inside. read more

Red Brick Tap & Barrel - The blackened salmon - American Near Me - Alpena, Michigan

I can't say enough great things about this place. From the beautiful building to the amazing food, it was awesome!! The owner, Kevin was very friendly and takes great pride in his establishment and community. Truly a great place to visit and stay for a bourbon! read more

Stopped in for some lunch on a Saturday before heading to a round of golf. Ordered the burgers and the did not disappoint. Added some truffle fries and beverages to round out the meal. Excellent place and food with great service. read more

Red Brick Tap & Barrel - Entrance - American Near Me - Alpena, Michigan

See all

Loved the ambiance!!! The service was top notch. And to top it off our food was amazing! We will definitely go back when in the area again. Highly recommend. read more

See all

The food was delicious! There were so many options, it was hard to choose. The service was fast and friendly. To top it off the place was an awesome restoration of an old building. I highly recommend it and hope to visit again soon. read more

Food, service, and ambiance were all top notch! We sat at the bar and had a fabulous craft cocktail and the Lemon Ricotta Ravioli. It was superb. Will definitely return when in Alpena! read more

Red Brick Tap & Barrel - Lemon Ricotta Ravioli---- so delish- been thinking about it ever since! - American Near Me - Alpena, Michigan

There is no choice that can be wrong when eating at Red Brick Tap & Barrel Every thing, I mean every thing is fabulous the owner and his staff are the Best!! Kevin, owner, is kind, funny and always ready to fit everyone in! Big or small group, he always accommodates :) Thanks for doing Great things for our quaint little town! read more

The food was wonderful The service was fantastic and the ambiance was beautiful I definitely recommend going to Red Brick read more

I have zero complaints about the wait. 35 minutes on a Friday is to be expected. I was disappointed by how much they've increased their prices and would love to know who handles their food price analysis. $45 for macaroni and cheese with a few pieces of steak is ridiculous. The menu has become uninspiring and the attempt at quirky names needs to stop- for the food and the drinks. I don't want to be embarrassed by uttering the nonsense a name of the entree I'm ordering. I also think their cocktails would be better served if they were in appropriate glasses- not mason jars. There is so much potential in this establishment but they've dumbed down the experience for some reason. read more

Got a chance to have dinner here. Most of the time, food tends to be good at breweries, and this did not disappoint. As an appetizer I had the French onion soup. It came with a great presentation. On the taste, it was good, instead of the bread and cheese in the soup like you may normally see in French Onion soup, the melted cheese came on toast sitting on the soup bowl; some what interesting presentation. For my main course I got the New York steak (photo attached) and Mac and cheese The steak came out cooked exactly how I asked for it! It was well seasoned, and a fairly lean cut. The Mac and cheese was ok. I was not sure what they season it with or the type of cheese, but I would consider another recipe. The only down part was the price. The steak costed around $45, a bit more than I would normally pay for, but just wanted a steak that night. Would I get it again, more than likely not, but was a decent meal. I do recommend this place if you are in the area. Oh yeah I would be remorse if I did. It mention the beer. I love visiting breweries and tasting their beers. I had their darkest brew and found it very good, I would go there for the beer again. read more

Red Brick Tap & Barrel - New York steak and Mac and cheese - American Near Me - Alpena, Michigan

Food was very good portions were acceptable prices like other places now were a bit high. We had a large party but the service was excellent

First time here and we had a blast! The food was terrific and unique. Drinks were delicious and on point. I think the best thing about our night was our waitress Amanda. She made out night very enjoyable and will bring us back. Amanda is proof that the staff is a big part of their success. We will definitely be back soon. read more

Came for dinner on a recommendation from the owner of Scoops downtown. The food at Red Brick was excellent! My husband had the short ribs and I had the salmon. Both nicely prepared and flavorful. For desert, he had the Shake it Baby and I had the Cast Iron Brownie. Super good. Not sure which was better. My husband loves his beer and I enjoyed my sangria. We would definitely come back!! Hannah took care of us and did a great job. read more

Red Brick Tap & Barrel - Cast iron brownie in the front and shake it baby in the back. Can't go wrong with either. - American Near Me - Alpena, Michigan

Hidden Gem! Delicious food made to perfection and great drinks! Highly recommend stopping here during your visit to Alpena! read more

Red Brick Tap & Barrel - Fried green tomatoes and homemade chips and dip - American Near Me - Alpena, Michigan

See all

E cell draft choices, great bar staff. The best fish and chips, with dover sole, I've ever had!!!

Absolutely love this restaurant. The food is amazing! The staff is so sweet and friendly. I even told my daughter who just bought a property up by Alpena, but she needs to stop here. My friend and I had the seafood mac & cheese (me) and fish and chips (him). We both were blown away by how delicious it was.... four-star restaurant quality. Drinks were delicious. Treat yourself and go here! You won't be sorry. Reasonably priced too. read more

Great food and drinks! This is one of my favorite places to go out to eat up north! We drive 45 minutes to come here. They have gluten free options that are delicious including a dedicated fryer! 10/10 recommend! read more

The food here was great. We loved the fact that they had lots of options for gluten free meals and that they dont use the same dryers for anything with gluten. It made it so easy for my group. A perfect place to have a great dinner out. read more

Best French Dip I have ever had in my life. And the pickles for the friend pickles were homemade. Decor and service were excellent.