Great upscale BBQ restaurant in the center of all the action in downtown Sarasota. Great cocktails and even better BBQ - Pulled pork, brisket, and smoked sausage are standouts. Great service as well - best BBQ in the Sarasota area!
Brian “Author of Serenity Lake”
+5
Brick's Smoked Meats is an excellent place for casual dining. My server, Nicole, was excellent and offered her opinion when I could not decide on a choice of sandwiches and sides. I opted for their Chophouse Burger with Pimento Mac & Cheese and sweet tea for lunch before going to work. The burger was thick and grilled exactly the way I prefer burgers. The macaroni and cheese was very cheesy with a slight spicy kick from the pimentos and I suspect a little bit of jalapenos. The sweet tea was sweet yet not overbearing. The atmosphere and staff at Brick's are all friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend the burger and macaroni and cheese. On past visits, I also recommend their Pit Smoked Beans and a dish called The Goods. The pricing is good considering the location. Give Brick's Smoked Meats a shot and I personally believe you will enjoy the your experience there.
My wife and stopped here by accident. I’m glad we did. I had the pork belly tacos and my wife had the smoked brisket tacos. Mouth watering delicious. We ate at the bar and the bartender was awesome. We will be returning to this establishment for sure.
Stumbled across this unique find on a Friday evening. It looked and smelled great. They asked if we had a reservation. Never had to have a reservation for a barbecue place before, but after eating there we understand why. The food was fabulous! We started with the bacon burnt ends and they were beyond anything we've ever had. We enjoyed the brisket and the maple glazed salmon. The sides of corn, potato salad, and coleslaw are also just as tasty. 😋 The service was very attentive. Louis did a great job checking on us but other people stopped by as well to make sure that we had what we needed. You definitely need to check this place out when you come to Sarasota.
Dana D. Was our hostess and she made me and my family feel welcomed . She was very attentive and always stopped at our table to see if we needed anything. Customer is everything to me. When I experience it I appreciate it!
David,
Backed up Dana proving that teamwork is vital in running ensuring we the customers were well taken care of.
Me and my family want to extend a heartfelt....Thank you.
May god continue to bless these amazing workers...!!
First time at Bricks after coming to Sarasota on vacation. It was DELISH, they didn’t come to play! The smoked meats were so good juicy and flavor spot on!! I got the mic and match tacos and I have to say the bacon burnt ends taco was to DIE for! We also got the pork quesadilla and brisket burger. Def recommend anyone that wants BBQ by the Sarasota area you won’t regret it.
Love this place!! Just flew in from Houston and had to come check it out! They did not disappoint! The St. Louis ribs are fall off the bone good!! Great caramelization outside and moist and tender meat inside! The brisket is fantastic, I chose the marble cut with extra bark, it is so delicious doesn’t even need sauce! The turkey is well cooked, not overdone so it’s still very moist and not dry. I recommend the Brussel sprouts and pimento Mac and cheese for your sides!!! Both are superbly cooked and such a great blend of flavors! Huge portions but I couldn’t stop eating until I finished them all. Had the deviled egg appetizers too!! For dessert polished it off with the Brûlée banana pudding!! Wow!! Everything here from the food to the service is outstanding. Emma was attentive, professional, made great recommendations on dishes, and was super friendly and nice! She’s a great asset to this restaurant! Highly recommend the Texas Trio!
Having previously lived in Florida I knew this was a place I wanted to come back to! My visit here today reminded me of why I needed to return to Brick's Smoked Meats! The food was exceptional! Had the brisket meal. It had amazing smoked flavor! Service was prompt, Steve did an amazing job and provided excellent service as my waiter. Thanks. Atmosphere of the place is also very nice! Would recommend to anyone looking for some good BBQ!
Always wanted to try this place. Finally got there for my birthday and it didn't disappoint. Excellent food and service! The brisket was great, so hard to find Texas style brisket in Florida. Ribs were great and chicken too. Seasoning was not too strong or salty like some other places just right. Sides were excellent. Highly recommended this as the No.1 bbq in the Bradenton Sarasota area. I'll be back!!
First time here and had a great experience. Jessika was a great server and the food was delicious, tasty and tender. Got the Sunday special, served 4 for $50. Highly recommend!
Stopped in for dinner. Tried some of the happy hour selections. The mac n chz bites were amazing. The texas nachos were...ok? But a really dry plate of food. Nachos with no cheese sauce on top. Brisket was very tasty, the corn bread was so dried out that it crumbled when I picked it up. So in all the food was good but as a whole sadly Sonnys is much better.
Stopped here on the way to the Sarasota airport. Amazing place and food. Been back three times. Ribs have sweet crust and melt in your mouth. Quesadilla is huge and filling. Pimento Mac and cheese is a must.
This place was phenomenal all around. Great atmosphere service and food. It won’t disappoint! Be sure to get the banana pudding brûlée for dessert.
We ordered deviled eggs and a three meat combo platter consisting of turkey, ribs and pulled pork. Baked beans and potato salad. Not sure why, but I seem to have enjoyed more the first time I went there last hear.
One of the BEST spots I’ve ever been to for BBQ. A lot of really good food for a very reasonable price! My server Luis was very quick and helpful, and the food was brought out almost immediately after I ordered, and it was very fresh and delicious! Will definitely be eating here again if I find myself in the area!
Everything you would want in a smoked meat 🍖 Bricks bbq sauce is one of the best I've had in a long time. A must go to if going downtown for a great meal... 👍🏻
Love this place. Finally tried it out for the first time and it’s better than I imagined! Michael was the best server. He walked us through the entire menu as we had some allergy restrictions at the table that needed special accommodations and got us some excellent drinks off the menu, definitely ask for him! The food is delicious, try the smoked meatloaf you won’t regret it and the deviled eggs are just wow! Will definitely be back.
We love Bricks and love ũve bringing out of town guests here. Luis is an excellent waiter. He is so friendly and efficient. Our food was delicious. We tried a variety of meats and side dishes and everything was delicious. The pimento Mac and Cheese was a huge hit. David the manager was great. He had us laughing and took time to check in with us twice. We will continue to go back and love having a place to bring guests where we know the food and service are a 5 star every time.
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