We finally made a point to eat at the Brickhouse Cafe after driving by it many times and wondering what it was like. I called to make sure they were open, and the person who answered the phone was nice and courteous. When I asked if I might need reservations on a Friday night, the woman said that I must be thinking of ""Brick"", a fancier restaurant in the Tenderloin.\r
\r
The Brickhouse is very warm and inviting on the inside, somewhat reminescent of a colonial brick house that's been transformed into a restaurant. Dig the large, potted ficus tree in the middle of the first floor and the table with a hole in the middle to accomodate it. The room is ringed with cozy booths and some small table seating. The bar area is very convivial and inviting, and it appears to be a popular happy hour after-work destination. They have a full bar and we enjoyed some creative pint margaritas.... but we came for the kobe wagyu beef burgers. .. and we weren't disappointed. This place has the best burgers-- especially for the money-- we've had anywhere in the City. And we've tried, Balboa Cafe, Joe's Cable Car, Slow Club, etc. We got the three-cheese burgers with bacon and it was divine. We WILL go back. Also, the table service was good and friendly. It's a good value, great food, and fun atmosphere. Check it out!
Pros: GREAT burgers, good service, good atmosphere
more