Coming from out of town, this place is in a weird area. Felt like an up and coming area. But, get past the drive by and go in! The service, food and even the music (Eddie Van Halen pictured everywhere!?!) is awesome. I had the VERY best Monte Crisco sandwich I have ever had. I am kind of a connoisseur. I came for the smash burger but splurged. And I am so glad I did because omg. So yummy. Crispy, crunchy, salty and sweet. And the pain killer cocktail? The "Lillian" appetizer? Polish sausage and pimento cheese and bread? So delicious. Well worth the drive across the bridge!! read more

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Nice sandwich place. Our sandwiches were super tasty. Fry seasoning was excellent. But, not cooked long enough. A little on the soggy side. I should have asked for them to be crispy. Friendly staff. Enjoyable stop while traveling. Side note: Benton Harbor is a little more run down than St Joseph's read more

We decided to have our anniversary lunch a day late at The Brick House because my husband requested it and we both had the afternoon off work. The typical parking lot was fenced off so we had to utilize the street parking nearby. We were told to choose a seat and they'd be right with us. They only opened at 11am, at by the time we got there around 12:30 it was starting to fill up a bit already. My husband got the "in a van down by the river" cocktail, which I tasted, and we both agreed was delicious. For our appetizer, which we had never ordered one before from this establishment, we got the Wisconsin cheese curds. The sauce it came with reminds me of a good sauce for onion rings and was just as amazing on the cheese curds (it was called Sunny ranch I believe). We both got our usual entrees, my husband ordered a double smash burger and I got the atomic punk sandwich, both of which came with fries. My husband devoured his food, while my anxiety basically required me to wait until we got home to eat. I would definitely recommend stopping by The Brick House and grabbing a bite to eat. They have never disappointed us or the people we've sent their way. read more

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This was a fantastic place with excellent service! Coby worked hard to ensure we were all happy and well fed! It was pretty busy, but we received our food quick and it was delicious! I think I had expected a little more "Van Halen", but it was a nice ambiance that wasn't too loud and allowed us to have nice dinner conversations. read more

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Whoa! TASTY! Another lunch in Michigan with the in-laws. We selected a table, and were greeted by our waitress. Menus were provided (nice and big, lots of options). I ordered their Fair Warning which came with fries. My wife ordered their Mean Street, which came with Au Jus and tasty fries. The kids menu has such titles as "I Don't Know" (Chicken tenders), "I Don't Want That" (Grilled Cheese) and "I'm Not Hungry" (single Smash Burger). Not that we ordered off of it, but we got a laugh out of it all the same. From the moment you step in the door, you see all sorts of stuff. Old signs, old windows, this place has eye candy galore! Lots of stuff to look at. The front window sets the tone. Good Mood Food. All true. We enjoyed our visit! read more

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I went with my niece for lunch and we both ordered salads. I had the Green Goddess and she had the Loco Chicken salad. Super fresh, generous portion, house made dressings. Chicken was perfectly grilled and tender. Lots of sandwich and appetizer options to try next time! It was a bit busy and took a minute to place our order, but to be fair, our server did ask us once but we weren't ready at that time. We then set our menus on the edge of the table to signal we were ready, but still took several minutes. Which was actually ok as my niece and l were catching up! Server was very nice. Apologetic about the wait, which l appreciated. The restaurant has a really cool, casual vibe. Plenty of TVs for sports at the bar, good music-not too loud. Clean and decorated with rock n roll themed pieces, vintage signs, colorful against the wood interior. Bathroom was clean and a flight of stairs led to them. Not sure if l saw an elevator or a wheel chair? Highly recommend. read more

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Being a huge Van Halen fan I was so excited to try this place out! With sandwiches named after VH songs I was all in! Was not disappointed! Had the Unchained and my wife had the Mean Street and both were amazing. The fries were perfect! Service was excellent and the atmosphere was quaint and had that local bar feel. Next time we visit this will be on our list of places to go! read more

Our server was great, and everything came out quickly, and the restaurant was clean. Outside seating was really nice.

We stopped into The Brick House in the art district after a day at the beach, and it was exactly what we were looking for. The Classic Smash Burger did not disappoint--juicy patty, melty American cheese, tangy pickles, grilled onion, and that signature brick sauce on a soft brioche bun. The fresh-cut fries were outstanding--crispy, perfectly seasoned, and gone way too fast. We also tried the Eruption (roast beef on ciabatta with bleu cheese, pickled onions, spinach, and creamy horseradish). Served cold, but full of flavor--if you enjoy bleu cheese, this one's a winner. Our server, Sam, was excellent--attentive, friendly, and kept everything moving. Meals came out quickly without feeling rushed. The vibe is great--small pub feel with a rock-n-roll edge--casual, lively, and welcoming. (One suggestion: maybe mix in a few more bands--not quite so much Fleetwood Mac ). We already want to come back to try the Mean Street (roast beef, caramelized onions, mushrooms, provolone, dijonaise, and au jus) and the Little Dreamer (crispy eggplant with roasted red pepper mayo). Both sound fantastic. Great food, great service, cool atmosphere--just the right spot for a simple, satisfying meal. BONUS - Locally owned, woman owned! read more

The Brick House - Eruption Sandwich with fries - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Stumbled across Smash burger was really enjoyable! We switched out American cheese for Cheddar and made it a double. Very satisfying! French fries were great...crunch outside, soft and fluffy inside. Fair Warning was perfectly prepared with great flavors and bonus with the bacon. Side salad was great option for those trying to walk the line for better options. Overall good mood food that did not disappoint! read more

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Service was excellent couldn't have been any better especially having 8 adults n 4 kids Drinks were good food was delicious Very simple clean restaurant couldn't get in anywhere in south haven I found this n every one was happy Highly recommend read more

The Brick House - Monte Cristo - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

We took our family to The Brick House today. All I can say is hands down, this restaurant's is amazing!! The food was so good. I had a green goddess salad and omg was it so good. Y hubby got a double smash burger and he said it was delicious!! My mother-in-law and one son got the Call Me a Doctor Monti Cristo. They said it was so good! And my other son got the Unchained and said it was the best chicken sandwich he ever had! We also got the buffalo chicken dip and we gobbled it down! Like I said, it's the yummiest restaurant around! Love the owner Kelli too. She checked on us a few times!! read more

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Colby and Grace were pretty chill, I fw em heavy. The drinks were great and smooth. Will definitely come back again. I recommend to everyone. Type shi. read more

Rushed in on the way home to Chicago, just in time before kitchen closed. Food came fast and was delicious. Buffalo chicken dip, Little Dreamer eggplant veg sammich, and Somebody Call a Doctor Monte Christo; that last one was an INCREDIBLE take on that classic. No one does MC's anymore so try it! Fries were excellent as was cole slaw. Good portions, fair prices. Server was a bit distracted and we were in a hurry but she was nice & friendly and we were out pretty quick with good leftovers. Nice vibe and everyone there seemed to be enjoying it. Recommended! read more

Love the atmosphere of this place. Comforting and rustic. Grace and Colby were wonderful! They both took the time to serve us at the bar even though it was late. My boyfriend and I are from out of state, and they gave us solid recommendations for late night eats around the area. Great conversation, yummy drinks! read more

We went with a party of 9 without reservation during rush hour. Despite the bombardment of people, they handled our table and the business of the restaurant very well and my party was pleasantly surprised by the food! Amazing food spot near Decatur, Michigan! read more

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Top 3 places to visit here in Benton Harbor . Wonderful service met the Owner (changed a lightbulb) lol. Great staff super friendly the food OMG please dont miss out on this place may be the next secret of Pure Michigan. Come visit this hidden joint. read more

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Love the Van Halen themed menu. Never had a bad order from this place. If you're into sandwiches or burgers, this could easily become your go-to spot. Probably the best front of house staff in the area. It's casual and fun. Prices won't break the piggy bank either. read more

Second time here. Will be back. Tonight my husband had French dip - said it was one of the best he's ever had. I had the house salad with blue cheese. Awesome salad with sunflower seeds. Two appetizers, one fried pickles so crispy, other was fried cheese cubes. So tasty! Great dipping sauce. Friendly, timely service and great ambiance! read more

Read all the "great" reviews about this place and finally decided to go here for lunch. What a disappointment! We opted for some specials but were regretting it when our bill came. Always thought specials were specials to get people in the door not to get people to not come back. We could have gone to Perry's Steakhouse (yes I know there's none in Benton Harbor or near) for WAY less and had a fantastic Friday lunch with more drinks. Our bill was $72'ish and almost a $4 service charge added on. For what? Having the pleasure of eating at your establishment and getting gouged with mediocre food. I'll never go back and still can't figure out what all the rave reviews are for. Paying too much for your drinks and food. I guess they can overcharge cause they can. read more

Good service & yummy food! Cute little place to go for a burger or salad. Unique sandwich options to choose from.

Excellent food! Excellent service! Such a cute little restaurant and the server went above and beyond to ensure my dietary restrictions were accommodated. My kids loved the "I don't know" (chicken tenders) and the "I don't want that" (grilled cheese) I had the "mean street" roast beef sandwich which had perfectly golden crispy sourdough bread, tender slices of roast beef with grilled mushrooms, creamy tangy mayo, and savory au jus to dip it into. (Like a French dip but better!) Highly recommend this little gem! read more

Food was just okay! Service was slow and not very attentive. I wouldn't recommend if you have hungry kids. Place was not that busy and we waited 40 minutes for our food! The place is cute and kids loved drawing with chalk out front. read more

Was passing through and needed a place for lunch. Food was very good and loved the ambiance of the inside. Service was a bit slow but they were down a server. She showed up about an hour later. But the guy waiting did a good job on his own. read more

The fried chicken thigh and fried pickles were both delicious ! The smashed burgers also were great! Would come back for sure. Good service and vibe. read more

Stumbled across this gem and LOVED IT! Food and drinks were soooo good and great service too! Will definitely be back!

Great food, service, and atmosphere! We had the mean street sandwich, the smash burger, and cheese curds. All were very good! We would definitely go back! read more

Great food and a fun environment. They had activities for kids too. The area around it is developing. There was a beautiful mural being painted while we were there. read more

Really 3 1/2 stars. We had a HUGE group that just kept growing, and Kelly was able to accommodate us. We were 23 kids and 20 adults with separate checks. The staff never seemed frazzled. They were mostly friendly and worked very well together. The menu is small but the options are interesting, the quality is good and it's presented well. We threw them a curve ball going up in numbers at the last minute, and they never flinched. Thank you, Kelly and team! Sincerely, On Course Riding Academy, Wauconda, Illinois read more

The Brick House - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

This wasn't our 1st time here. I wish I could say this visit was as good as our last. I can't. Very poor service (no follow up to check on meal or addl drinks). Food was ok..can't complain too much. The prices however..when your drink cost more than you food..um no. Will not return. read more

Tough call but I'm going with 3 stars = OK. Negatives first: roast beef sandwich with au jus was quite disappointing. Meat was on the tough side and had very little flavor. Natural cut fries are just okay; frozen with skin on. Veggie sandwich was okay. Positives: nice dining room and very good service. Good pretzel and artichoke dip apps. Very good burger. Clean unisex bathroom back of dining room. read more

I really enjoy their change up of sandwiches and wild drinks . Check out their specials. You will be surprised , Bar keepers are very friendly, owner makes his rounds to ask how your doing and is very pleasant. read more

Such a great place! Loved the atmosphere and the food was delicious! Smash burger #1, our entire table loved their meals. Make sure to try a cocktail and ask about their holiday drink menu We loved ours! We will be back when we are back in town! read more

First time going to places I usually ask than to surprise me as I'm not that picky and they know what's good, I did just that and I got a chicken Sandwich that was great. Taste overall was very good and not loaded with sodium. We sat at the bar, service was great and the people was very friendly. Atmosphere was pretty busy, it was around lunch but we was quickly seated and didn't have any issues. read more

The Brick House - Chicken sandwich - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Had the Buffalo Chicken Dip. Dip was tasty and plentiful. However, it was served with a meager quantity of tortilla chips. I tried to get as much dip as I could on each chip, but ran out of chips with still half of the Buffalo Chicken Dip left. I asked for more chips, but was charged for more chips! Service was also very slow in general. read more

We were treated to great service by Riley, who helped guiding us in what to order & we enjoyed it very much! The ambience was nice, a little quiet since we went at an odd time, but we liked where we were seated, the music could be heard but was not overpowering, we were pleased. Both of our sandwiches were very tasty, I had the Monte Cristo which was just the right balance of savory and sweet, and my wife had the special, which was a fried chicken breast sandwich dressed "Alabama BBQ" and was a 10/10. We'll be back. Thank you! read more

We just got into town for a girl's weekend and we're looking for a quick bite and found this place on Yelp! Other Yelpers did not disappoint! Our bartender was amazing! She was so nice and informative about literally everything from the beer to the food. Service was too notch! We had the Smashburger and the Turkey Club that was on special. That smashburger was legit one of the best I've ever had. The special sauce was amazing the burger itself was juicy yet smashed, with crispy edges. Delish! My daughter got the turkey club that was the special and she loved it! The out pesto on it and she said it was a great touch and tasted great. Wanted me to mention it had red onion on it which most places don't do and that's her fave for all sandwiches! The restaurant itself was super cute inside with great art on the walls. Very clean! read more

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I had a good experience here. I got the Smash Burger with the Seashore Fries. The burger was juicy and had a special sauce on it. The fries were very good as well and were well seasoned. Dining area and restrooms (which are in the basement) were clean, and the wait staff were attentive to giving refills. read more

The Brick House, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, is a fun pub in the heart of the downtown Arts District, serving up top shelf meals and cocktails. It IS a bar, but it's definitely restaurant/food focused and totally family-friendly. Perusing the menu, I noticed all the sandwiches were named after Van Halen song titles. The fun meal names continued with the kids' menu which includes "I Don't Know," "I Don't Want That," and "I'm Not Hungry." We began with a "Lillian Board," named after the owner's late grandmother. It's The Brick House version of a charcuterie board but features Michigan-made Polish sausage... a tribute to Grandma Lillian's Polish heritage. The sausage is sliced and seared, then served with spicy mustard, a side of house-made pimento cheese, toasted bread, and cornichon pickles. The sausage is not smoked like some polish sausage, allowing you to taste the savory flavors of garlic and what I think is marjoram. I had never had homemade pimento cheese spread, and it was fantastic. I would take a tub home with me if they sold it like that. Next up from the appetizer section were the best frickin' fried pickles I've ever had, which are cleverly called "Frickles!" They come sliced, breaded and flash fried. Unlike most fried pickles, these maintain a nice crisp crunch. The seasoning is on point with some fresh cracked pepper zip, and the Brick Sauce served for dipping is outstanding. You'll find this secret sauce in several of the Brick House signature dishes. "The Atomic Punk" is an elevated grilled ham and cheese sandwich. The buttery, creamy taste of Brie cheese brings the other ingredients together, which includes fresh spinach, honey mustard and get this...apple slices! Who comes up with concoctions like this? The sweet and crunch of the apple slices are certainly unique and delightfully contrasts the saltiness of the ham. We sampled a couple cocktail creations too. The "In a Van Down by the River" cocktail was a huge hit for all of us. It's grapefruit vodka with fresh lime, soda and a jalapeño slice. The jalapeño is very subtle with only a trace of heat, however the longer it steeps, the more the spice kicks in. Lastly, I smashed my face into the "Smash Burger" prepped with American cheese, pickles, grilled onion, and more Brick Sauce. The perfectly steamed brioche bun could barely contain it all. Benton Harbor has some pretty amazing burger joints, and everybody seems to have a strong opinion, but there is definitely a new contender in the Benton Harbor burger debate. The fries are natural-cut, leaving the skins which lend an earthy, savory flavor that I enjoy...you know, fries that actually taste like potatoes. My wife wants to come back and next time order the " Unchained" crispy chicken sandwich. The pickled jalapenos and Brick Sauce-infused slaw sounds yummy. Oh, and make sure to save room for "Judy's Chocolate Cake!" I'd say the Brick House is Rockin'! read more

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The food was good, we shared a salad, burger and fries. We ordered their signature margarita, it was too sweet but good. Service was great, there was a wait we left, full house! We'll go back! read more