Twenty-five years in, Brickhouse Café & Bar began as a humble neighborhood spot that has evolved into a full bar and grill serving midweek breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus drinks for anyone heading to a Giants game. All of the Christmas decorations are up! So I stepped in for dinner and learned that trivia has just launched on Tuesday nights at 6 p.m. We got the calamari, the chop chop salad and beef stroganoff for a comforting, hearty plate that matches the restaurant’s warm ambiance.

Looking for the perfect pre-game pit stop before heading to Oracle Park? This spot is a total home run! With a full bar, cozy comfort food, and a vintage vibe, it’s the ultimate brunch destination for baseball season. We kicked things off with a No-groni mocktail and a classic mimosa. From there, we went all in on brunch: fluffy French toast, eggs Benedict, deep-fried bacon, and a Southwest chicken salad that packed a punch. The shrimp and grits were our favorite—sweet, cheesy & savory!