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Review of Brickhouse BBQ - CLOSED

Brickhouse BBQ
Cuisines: Barbecue
Dining options: Late Night, Reservations
Restaurant details
Dining options: Late Night, Reservations
Reviewed August 23, 2015

Platter-size plates of food being served looked excellent. We had buffet for about 50 people that cost over $1,200 - better off paying $25 for a good steak dinner rather than the dried out/barely warm food we were served for the same price. Roof-top balcony was cool, would have been great to be out there, but we couldn't count on the weather cooperating! Wait staff great! Could have used more bartenders for the event.

Date of visit: August 2015
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Reviewed August 12, 2015

We found Brickhouse BBQ from a list of restaurants at Hyatt Place, where we staying. It was casual and just what we were looking for - a quick walk from the hotel. I was not sure what to expect when I ordered their signature ribs. They call it a certain style (Kansas City style?). I tend to like a sweeter sauce with my ribs, saw they had three different sauces at the table, but didn't really like any of them. (Someone was actually bringing in a bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's when we were leaving, so I know I'm not the only one!)
The sides, oh the sides.....Enjoyed some of the best collard greens I've ever had...leaves were cooked perfectly (not fall apart) and there were chunks of ham. The corned bread that came with the meal was really spectacular...likely the best I've ever had. I also got some sweet potato fries and they were delicious. I would have liked to try their signature mac and cheese that looks great.
We sat inside and it was getting a little loud as we were going. There are drinking specials and we must never forget Madison is a college town! They have back yard seating which looked inviting but was full, as we didn't get there until almost 8. Service was lax, although she seemed very sweet. I think they just get busy!
Think I would try the pulled pork next time (with my own sauce!).

Date of visit: August 2015
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Reviewed July 27, 2015

We ordered Chimichurri Steak prepared "medium" which was tough with very little flavor. We dined al fresco, but the waitress reported that she took so long because she was serving a large party upstairs. We won't return.

Date of visit: June 2015
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Reviewed July 9, 2015 via mobile

We wanted to give this bbq restaurant a try, but walked away very disappointed. While the decorum was warm, rustic and seemed to have some good history, this multi-floor restaurant drew few patrons. My husband and I both give the food a double-thumbs down. The steak was overcooked even though we asked for medium and explicitly requested that it not be overcooked. The beef brisket was just a heaping mound of meat devoid of flavor, atop a single slice of Texas toast which was decimated, wet, and gummy by the time I cut into it. Anyone could have thrown these plates together. We weren't impressed with any of the sides. Corn on the cob which is in season and hot in restaurants right now wasn't even available, neither was our second choice. The sweet potato fries were cooked uneven, cole slaw seasoning was off, the mac n cheese was just mac n cheese. The old fashioned cocktails were just okay. Please, please teach waitstaff on menu items and that bacon is a pork product. Keep looking...

Date of visit: July 2015
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Reviewed July 5, 2015

Spacious, and inviting and friendly staff. Unfortunately the LOUD, JUMBLE of JARRING TECHNO music= pure discord & was a total turn-off. Felt catapulted into a disturbing, anger inducing, nightmarish zone that really detracted from what may have been a pleasant dining experience. A good mood could quickly turn, as it was ultra annoying. Heavy base literally vibrated the table. IF the music was at least good, with GOOD VIBRATIONS, that may make a difference. The menu had a wide variety to choose from. HUGE amuzing, drink selection. We tried the pulled pork, which was tender, juicy, deliciousness smothered over a bed of some of the best onion straws ever. The coleslaw was fresh, though different, a lot of onion in it - still good though. Cheese curds were awesome, however a better selectin of dipping sauces to choose from vs tired-old-ranch to accent them perfectly (like Nitty Gritty sauce, or something tangy) would enhance them even more. Still the curds themself were super fresh, perfect batter, tender inside & would recommend them. The mac n' cheese for us was O.K., nothing we would run back for. Opening the bottles of sauce they had, unable to help but notice they weren't wiped down or clean. Each and every bottle on our table had that "crusty, thick/dried on remnants ring" from previous use(s), hygienic concerns kind of grossed me out. If that doesn't bother you, go for it, none for me. That dry build up can result in contaminating freshly served food & attracts bacteria. Takes a few seconds to wipe down a bottle before placing them back on the table. Maybe the music DROVE STAFF OUT too before they had time to? Kind of makes you wonder about the kitchen, though it may be very clean, would think someone may have time to clean the bottles off. There were only 2 other diners in the place, and appeared plenty of time available. My husband loves the place, loves the food, myself - wouldn't go back. For the price, prefer to dine in a pleasant inviting atmosphere. Onward to new adventures in dining, would leave this one by the wayside mostly because of the music alone. Uncertain if that's the norm, or just the day we dined there.

Date of visit: July 2015
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