Brick & Mortar

Celebrated a family member’s birthday here last night and everything was excellent as it always is at Brick and Mortar. Have eaten here many times over the years and the food and service is consistently outstanding. My only general complaint about the restaurant is that it can be a bit too loud and crowded but I guess that is what you get when you are so good. Last night was not crowded and not so loud so easier to carry conversations so we’ll have to keep this in mind to try to make it here on Mondays more often rather than the weekend. As for the food, we always order the gambas, which is gulf shrimp with white beans and it is just the best comfort food. The roasted octopus and the ahi tuna tartar were also perfectly prepared. A couple of us had the lamb lollipops and they were so good, we hope they keep it on the menu. And leave room for dessert. At least share a bread pudding with multiple spoons. Our server was attentive, light and fun and entertained us with his operatic voice when he brought out dessert. Highly recommend Brick and Mortar. Would have it in my top ten in Tampa Bay even with all the new recent entries.

This place is phenomenal! The atmosphere was so tranquil and relaxing, with music that was the perfect volume and didn’t overpower the experience. Our server was amazing. She really knew the menu, made great recommendations, and was attentive without being overly pushy or constantly hovering. You could tell she genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience. They also had a lovely selection of wine and beer. The food was amazing, definitely a 10/10, and everything was plated so beautifully. Every detail felt well thought out, from the atmosphere to the food and service. Honestly, the service was probably the best part of the whole experience and really made our visit special.

I had dinner at this quaint little restaurant in downtown St. Petersburg for the first time last night with a friend, and we absolutely loved it. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, inviting, and charming — the kind of place you instantly know you’ll want to come back to. They offer a pretty diverse menu with something for everyone, which we really appreciated. It made choosing difficult in the best way possible. Both of our appetizers were excellent — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The entrées were just as impressive and cooked perfectly. You can tell there’s real attention to detail in the kitchen. The service was also great. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable without being overbearing. Overall, it was a fantastic first visit. Everything from the food to the atmosphere to the service was on point. I would definitely return and highly recommend giving this spot a try if you’re in downtown St. Pete.

Decent place overall the service was very good and filled up our water religiously too. The sweet potato ravioli appetizer was quite delicious. Wife loved the bouillabaisse but my salad with shrimp was doused with dressing so much it made it tough to enjoy. Probably worth a second try.