Great food cool atmosphere. Saturday night was busy. Had to wait on a table so sat up front in bar area and had a great drink while we waited. Food was excellent. Filet was cook perfectly. Potatoe cake was unique and tasty. We had the stuffed mushroom and "the little bit" appetizers that I would highly recommend! Very cool atmosphere where all the locals come to eat. Service was warm and inviting. Owned and operated by 2 sisters - it a truely family owned and operated small restaurant!
(5)
Joe P.
Classic southern Illinois small-town mom & pop restaurant--not to be confused with a diner, and it's a little more upscale than that (but at diner prices). Great food, great atmosphere--complete with crazy medieval-style paintings and dollar bills stuck in the brick wall--at an incredibly affordable price (e.g., a local craft beer at $3.75?! crazy talk). Honors to such friendly staff who let 7 dirty rock climbers split their check that many ways.
(5)
Jackie P.
One of the best meals I've had out at a restaurant in a long time! Definitely splurge for the white chocolate cheesecake!
(5)
Jennifer L.
The food, art, drinks, ambience and staff are wonderful here! Do not be fooled by the lackluster outside storefront. They were wonderful with my grumpy toddler and I would recommend the shrimp appetizer. Delicious!
(5)
Dina L.
A friend and I were just passing through Anna on our way from Chicago to Cape Girardeau with stops along the way when we decided to stop for dinner. We chose Brick House Grill based on the stellar reviews we saw on Yelp and we were not disappointed. The restaurant has a charming ambiance and I loved the decor. We were unfamiliar with the area and had only just realized that this is Illinois wine country and saw local wines on the specials board as soon as we entered. I had Asparagus Risotto with Grilled Salmon and my friend had Ribeye with Brie and Bacon sauce. Both dishes exceeded our expectations for both deliciousness and portion. The women who served us were warm and welcoming and we found the entire experience quite charming. We take frequent road trips together and usually try to eat on the run. I am so glad we decided to slow down and have a wonderful meal here in Anna. I highly recommend Brick House Grill.
(5)
Holly L.
Food was delicious. Service was great. I would suggest checking out the menu before going though if you have a picky eater. Most of their food is kind of different. Cucumber - dill pasta salad is amazing!
(4)
Rich B.
I grew up in Anna-Jonesboro, but have lived elsewhere for 45 years, including New York City, Chicago, Denver, and Sacramento. That's not to brag, but to indicate my tastes have been modified since leaving my roots. So I was very pleased to find on a recent visit that my hometown has a restaurant that can compare to the best urban centers of America. My initial impression was lukewarm, as the decor is a little spartan and the large rooms lack intimacy and make for a slightly noisy atmosphere. But the service and the menu soon warmed my heart. The dinner salad with pine nuts and feta was delightful. My entree was the salmon with a dill sauce served on a bed of risotto. (It was supposed to have included asparagus, but in late October that may be hard to come by.) The salmon juicy and perfectly prepared, as was the dill sauce. The risotto looked a little dryed out, but he taste was excellent. Having lived in California I'm a bit of a wine snob. I asked for a merlot. The server said that if I liked dry reds, she recommended a local wine, Chambourcin, from Owl Creek Vineyard, in Cobden. Not expecting much , I agreed. (After all, Illinois does lack the dry Mediterranean climate that is conducive to making great wines.) But I was pleasantly surprised. The wine was sweeter than I prefer, but it did have complex fruity favors that complemented the meal. I'm looking forward to my next visit.
(4)
Rae S.
My husband & I drove through Anna, Il on the 44th anniversary of the day we fell in love. Paused our road trip to celebrate. Bought books in a thrift store, & asked if proprietor could recommend a local restaurant. "Try the Grill, it's next door." What. A. Find. We walked into a high-ceilinged, upscale cafe with 1 red brick wall, 3 regular walls that were painted an excellently matched gray with brick red trim. Real books on shelf. What looked like original art hung on the walls, vaguely bohemian. But you want to know about the food. That's the real ticket! Grilled shrimp appetizer - spiced zestily, with 3 sauces on plate to dip. Roasted pepper soup - amazing, with a bite! Tomatoes, basil, artichoke hearts & garlic sauteed in olive oil & tossed with linguini, topped with the tenderest grilled chicken breast I have been served outside of my own kitchen. Home-made peach cobbler. We speculated - was a famous chef hiding out? Turns out it's a family affair. Two sisters. Go there. Now!
(5)
Sarah W.
The chair I was sitting in collapsed while I was sitting in it. The staff didn't seem too concerned. No apology, no discount, no nothing. We will not be going back.
(1)
D M.
Food was Ok, it may have been great but it was pretty hot inside, so I was only thinking about that. Staff was friendly and made my kids feel like they were truly welcome. It's 4 stars because it's one of the nicer places in Anna, and maybe it's the nicest, but I haven't eaten at all of them. It is a small town eatery with a modern feel, but don't go expecting them to compete with the best Chicago or Milan has to offer, they don't, and aren't trying to. Moderately priced. Didn't feel like we got a great deal, but didn't feel like we overpaid either.
(3)
Vince S.
My teenage son and I son go down to this area every fall for the annual snake migration. Apparently this restaurant has been in business for 6 years but this was the first time we noticed it passing through downtown Anna. So last Saturday night we thought we'd give it a try. At first, it was hard to tell if the place was open as it looks dark from the street and the only dining area you can see appears to be a dark room. When you enter, you walk into a charming bar area with a standard long bar but adjacent to that is a comfortable looking little room with a couch and some comfy chairs that would look more at home at a coffee shop perhaps. But I could certainly see enjoying a drink there! We were guided to a smallish backroom with a rustic decor that included what appeared to be some local artwork for sale. Some of the pieces were pretty nice. The menu looked rather upscale for small town America in terms of the descriptions of the entrees yet the prices were reasonable. My son ordered the linguine which came with artichokes, spinach, grape tomatoes, portobello mushrooms which he declared the best thing he'd eaten in days. I tried the special which was cheesy grist with grilled shrimp, bacon and scallions. I'm not much of a grits person but I've only had the breakfast version. The waitress encouraged me to give this dish a try and it was truly terrific. I enjoyed a nice local dark beer with my meal and for dessert had their bread pudding. It too was delicious and I enjoyed the fact that it wasn't the behemoth portion that you see in so many places. To wrap it up, we were beyond pleased. This has to be the best place to eat not only in Anna-Jonesboro but perhaps the greater Carbondale area (and we know the area pretty well).
(4)
Kevin B.
We went to the Brick House Grill in Anna the night before the SIU graduation in May 2012. Now you may be thinking it was packed and hectic due to graduation, but no, it was not and I'm thinking I may now know why. We arrived at about 6:30 and I wasn't sure they were open as there were only about 6 people in side eating. By the time we left another 6 came in so maybe they were going to get busy? Service was slow and poor. After ordering our drinks, it took them 5 minutes to bring them. How hard is a Jack and Coke with a crowd of 8 in the place? We ordered the Grilled Shrimp appetizer that had 3 sauces with it. When our waitress brought it, she sat in on the table and kept walking. I had to finally get up and go get her (remember 8 customers - 3 of them are us) and have her come and tell us which sauce was which as we had no idea. They had a steak special that night so I ordered it. What cut I receive, I'm not sure. It was seasoned and cooked ok, that wasn't the problem. The problem was that it was a fatty, gristlely and as tough as I've ever seen. I don't know where they got their steak, but I would have been embarrassed to serve it. The other plates (Salmon Florentine and Pork Chops) were fine so I suppose 2 plates out of 3 isn't too bad. Obviously Anna IL isn't the largest city and the only other restaurants in Anna are fast food, Mexican and Chinese, but I really think they could have done better. Especially with a Steak that is their feature for the evening and not regularly on the menu
(2)
Mike D.
Really enjoyed dinner here. Went on a Thursday night and it was pretty quiet. The food was really good and the folks working there were very attentive and friendly. On Saturday night we wanted to have a drink so went back and the place was packed. But still everyone working there was extremely friendly and attentive. Great experiences both times.
(5)
Chuck B.
This is a rustic and relaxing style restaurant. We had some really delicious food and great service. It is conveniently located on the main street. You will also like the local artwork adorning the walls, and they are for sale. This is a really nice find in 'real' southern Illinois. If you are on the wine trail, this would be a great place to have dinner.
(4)
Pam M.
Food was amazing. Atmosphere was laid back and nice. Great place for a nicer dinner in a little town.
(4)
Josh P.
Great food and the best house salad ever!
(4)
Rodney S.
The food is great. Yes the rueben is very good. The cucumber dill pasta salad is very tasty. BrickHouse burger is also fantastic. The atmosphere is nice. Julie was very nice and service overall was great. Ooooh and the chocolate cake is oooohhhh soooo gooood!
(5)
Lewis G.
The best rueben I've ever eaten.
(5)
Jann C.
Everything we ordered was fantastic! From the Lil Bit appetizer, to the fine wine they offer. Also, my husband was very pleased that they offered local brews from Big Muddy Brewery. He had pasta that he said was fantastic, and I had the fillet. Served with garlic mashed potatoes, and FRESH carrots & zuchinni.. I also ordered a side of the pasta salad, which I had to bring home (for dessert), lol! Anything you order will be to perfection, and the prices are not that bad. We WILL be back!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Kevin H.
Great food cool atmosphere. Saturday night was busy. Had to wait on a table so sat up front in bar area and had a great drink while we waited. Food was excellent. Filet was cook perfectly. Potatoe cake was unique and tasty. We had the stuffed mushroom and "the little bit" appetizers that I would highly recommend! Very cool atmosphere where all the locals come to eat. Service was warm and inviting. Owned and operated by 2 sisters - it a truely family owned and operated small restaurant!
(5)Joe P.
Classic southern Illinois small-town mom & pop restaurant--not to be confused with a diner, and it's a little more upscale than that (but at diner prices). Great food, great atmosphere--complete with crazy medieval-style paintings and dollar bills stuck in the brick wall--at an incredibly affordable price (e.g., a local craft beer at $3.75?! crazy talk). Honors to such friendly staff who let 7 dirty rock climbers split their check that many ways.
(5)Jackie P.
One of the best meals I've had out at a restaurant in a long time! Definitely splurge for the white chocolate cheesecake!
(5)Jennifer L.
The food, art, drinks, ambience and staff are wonderful here! Do not be fooled by the lackluster outside storefront. They were wonderful with my grumpy toddler and I would recommend the shrimp appetizer. Delicious!
(5)Dina L.
A friend and I were just passing through Anna on our way from Chicago to Cape Girardeau with stops along the way when we decided to stop for dinner. We chose Brick House Grill based on the stellar reviews we saw on Yelp and we were not disappointed. The restaurant has a charming ambiance and I loved the decor. We were unfamiliar with the area and had only just realized that this is Illinois wine country and saw local wines on the specials board as soon as we entered. I had Asparagus Risotto with Grilled Salmon and my friend had Ribeye with Brie and Bacon sauce. Both dishes exceeded our expectations for both deliciousness and portion. The women who served us were warm and welcoming and we found the entire experience quite charming. We take frequent road trips together and usually try to eat on the run. I am so glad we decided to slow down and have a wonderful meal here in Anna. I highly recommend Brick House Grill.
(5)Holly L.
Food was delicious. Service was great. I would suggest checking out the menu before going though if you have a picky eater. Most of their food is kind of different. Cucumber - dill pasta salad is amazing!
(4)Rich B.
I grew up in Anna-Jonesboro, but have lived elsewhere for 45 years, including New York City, Chicago, Denver, and Sacramento. That's not to brag, but to indicate my tastes have been modified since leaving my roots. So I was very pleased to find on a recent visit that my hometown has a restaurant that can compare to the best urban centers of America. My initial impression was lukewarm, as the decor is a little spartan and the large rooms lack intimacy and make for a slightly noisy atmosphere. But the service and the menu soon warmed my heart. The dinner salad with pine nuts and feta was delightful. My entree was the salmon with a dill sauce served on a bed of risotto. (It was supposed to have included asparagus, but in late October that may be hard to come by.) The salmon juicy and perfectly prepared, as was the dill sauce. The risotto looked a little dryed out, but he taste was excellent. Having lived in California I'm a bit of a wine snob. I asked for a merlot. The server said that if I liked dry reds, she recommended a local wine, Chambourcin, from Owl Creek Vineyard, in Cobden. Not expecting much , I agreed. (After all, Illinois does lack the dry Mediterranean climate that is conducive to making great wines.) But I was pleasantly surprised. The wine was sweeter than I prefer, but it did have complex fruity favors that complemented the meal. I'm looking forward to my next visit.
(4)Rae S.
My husband & I drove through Anna, Il on the 44th anniversary of the day we fell in love. Paused our road trip to celebrate. Bought books in a thrift store, & asked if proprietor could recommend a local restaurant. "Try the Grill, it's next door." What. A. Find. We walked into a high-ceilinged, upscale cafe with 1 red brick wall, 3 regular walls that were painted an excellently matched gray with brick red trim. Real books on shelf. What looked like original art hung on the walls, vaguely bohemian. But you want to know about the food. That's the real ticket! Grilled shrimp appetizer - spiced zestily, with 3 sauces on plate to dip. Roasted pepper soup - amazing, with a bite! Tomatoes, basil, artichoke hearts & garlic sauteed in olive oil & tossed with linguini, topped with the tenderest grilled chicken breast I have been served outside of my own kitchen. Home-made peach cobbler. We speculated - was a famous chef hiding out? Turns out it's a family affair. Two sisters. Go there. Now!
(5)Sarah W.
The chair I was sitting in collapsed while I was sitting in it. The staff didn't seem too concerned. No apology, no discount, no nothing. We will not be going back.
(1)D M.
Food was Ok, it may have been great but it was pretty hot inside, so I was only thinking about that. Staff was friendly and made my kids feel like they were truly welcome. It's 4 stars because it's one of the nicer places in Anna, and maybe it's the nicest, but I haven't eaten at all of them. It is a small town eatery with a modern feel, but don't go expecting them to compete with the best Chicago or Milan has to offer, they don't, and aren't trying to. Moderately priced. Didn't feel like we got a great deal, but didn't feel like we overpaid either.
(3)Vince S.
My teenage son and I son go down to this area every fall for the annual snake migration. Apparently this restaurant has been in business for 6 years but this was the first time we noticed it passing through downtown Anna. So last Saturday night we thought we'd give it a try. At first, it was hard to tell if the place was open as it looks dark from the street and the only dining area you can see appears to be a dark room. When you enter, you walk into a charming bar area with a standard long bar but adjacent to that is a comfortable looking little room with a couch and some comfy chairs that would look more at home at a coffee shop perhaps. But I could certainly see enjoying a drink there! We were guided to a smallish backroom with a rustic decor that included what appeared to be some local artwork for sale. Some of the pieces were pretty nice. The menu looked rather upscale for small town America in terms of the descriptions of the entrees yet the prices were reasonable. My son ordered the linguine which came with artichokes, spinach, grape tomatoes, portobello mushrooms which he declared the best thing he'd eaten in days. I tried the special which was cheesy grist with grilled shrimp, bacon and scallions. I'm not much of a grits person but I've only had the breakfast version. The waitress encouraged me to give this dish a try and it was truly terrific. I enjoyed a nice local dark beer with my meal and for dessert had their bread pudding. It too was delicious and I enjoyed the fact that it wasn't the behemoth portion that you see in so many places. To wrap it up, we were beyond pleased. This has to be the best place to eat not only in Anna-Jonesboro but perhaps the greater Carbondale area (and we know the area pretty well).
(4)Kevin B.
We went to the Brick House Grill in Anna the night before the SIU graduation in May 2012. Now you may be thinking it was packed and hectic due to graduation, but no, it was not and I'm thinking I may now know why. We arrived at about 6:30 and I wasn't sure they were open as there were only about 6 people in side eating. By the time we left another 6 came in so maybe they were going to get busy? Service was slow and poor. After ordering our drinks, it took them 5 minutes to bring them. How hard is a Jack and Coke with a crowd of 8 in the place? We ordered the Grilled Shrimp appetizer that had 3 sauces with it. When our waitress brought it, she sat in on the table and kept walking. I had to finally get up and go get her (remember 8 customers - 3 of them are us) and have her come and tell us which sauce was which as we had no idea. They had a steak special that night so I ordered it. What cut I receive, I'm not sure. It was seasoned and cooked ok, that wasn't the problem. The problem was that it was a fatty, gristlely and as tough as I've ever seen. I don't know where they got their steak, but I would have been embarrassed to serve it. The other plates (Salmon Florentine and Pork Chops) were fine so I suppose 2 plates out of 3 isn't too bad. Obviously Anna IL isn't the largest city and the only other restaurants in Anna are fast food, Mexican and Chinese, but I really think they could have done better. Especially with a Steak that is their feature for the evening and not regularly on the menu
(2)Mike D.
Really enjoyed dinner here. Went on a Thursday night and it was pretty quiet. The food was really good and the folks working there were very attentive and friendly. On Saturday night we wanted to have a drink so went back and the place was packed. But still everyone working there was extremely friendly and attentive. Great experiences both times.
(5)Chuck B.
This is a rustic and relaxing style restaurant. We had some really delicious food and great service. It is conveniently located on the main street. You will also like the local artwork adorning the walls, and they are for sale. This is a really nice find in 'real' southern Illinois. If you are on the wine trail, this would be a great place to have dinner.
(4)Pam M.
Food was amazing. Atmosphere was laid back and nice. Great place for a nicer dinner in a little town.
(4)Josh P.
Great food and the best house salad ever!
(4)Rodney S.
The food is great. Yes the rueben is very good. The cucumber dill pasta salad is very tasty. BrickHouse burger is also fantastic. The atmosphere is nice. Julie was very nice and service overall was great. Ooooh and the chocolate cake is oooohhhh soooo gooood!
(5)Lewis G.
The best rueben I've ever eaten.
(5)Jann C.
Everything we ordered was fantastic! From the Lil Bit appetizer, to the fine wine they offer. Also, my husband was very pleased that they offered local brews from Big Muddy Brewery. He had pasta that he said was fantastic, and I had the fillet. Served with garlic mashed potatoes, and FRESH carrots & zuchinni.. I also ordered a side of the pasta salad, which I had to bring home (for dessert), lol! Anything you order will be to perfection, and the prices are not that bad. We WILL be back!
(5)