Brickmans Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in San Marcos

Great location, great food, servers need some training, and the bar delivered slow service.

1 star for the awesome host, 2 stars for the great food, subtract 2 stars for the lazy service staff who didn't help with the fly situation (keep reading for those details). This is how I came to 3 stars.

We were a group of 4 that visited on a Saturday for lunch. The host was awesome, he immediately met us with a great attitude and sat us quickly.

Our server came after a few minutes and took our drink order, a couple of draft beers and vodka sodas, nothing fancy. Drinks took about 15 minutes. We didn't see anyone at the bar except for a few people who were eating there and already had their drinks. Maybe they had something that we couldn't see going on, who knows.

After the server took our food order, many of the tables cleared out and nobody came to clear them. We watched server after server walk to bring a few things to their remaining tables. They would drop things off and walk empty handed past all of the empty tables back to the kitchen. These empty tables had old food on them and were attracting more and more flies as the food sat there. I watched as the flies would go from the food on the empty tables to the drink glasses of the dining patrons. Gross. The food servers started moving the fly fans from tables that didn't have patrons, to the tables that still did, but still left the old food on the dirty tables. They were NOT busy. This went on for quite some time.

The host came out and quietly asked the group of service staff that were just standing there " why isn't anyone clearing any of these tables?". He clearly wasn't able to seat any new tables. Several minutes later, the staff members started clearing the tables, slowly.

This place had a lot of potential but needs a service that is as good as their...

Love the changes made from the old grill to Brickmans! We've been here a couple of times now, and the food has all been good. The PRETZEL is one of the best I've had - fluffy, fresh, with good beer cheese. The burgers are all really good, and the $15 price is awesome as it includes their specialty burgers (like the truffle burger) and includes the choice of fries or side. I would say the truffle burger needs more "truffle" flavor, but I like strong flavors, so that's my opinion. The chipotle sauce is the best and has a nice roasted kick to it. The fish and chips were good, nice large pieces of flakey white fish. The atmosphere with a view of the golf course and heaters and fire pits outside is perfect, quiet, and relaxing, especially for a date. The inside is nice and modern as well, but I always love the option to sit outside if I can. It wasn't crowded during the week, plus they have happy hour! I'd definitely call about a reservation for the weekend or a special event. Will definitely continue to...

Our Christmas Eve dinner at Brickmans Restaurant & Bar was truly delightful! The location itself is charming, but the festive Christmas decorations elevated the ambiance, creating a warm and inviting holiday atmosphere.

We opted for the pre-fix dinner, and it was absolutely worth every penny. The meal was not only delicious but also perfectly portioned and shareable, making it ideal for a family gathering. Dining at 5 PM allowed us to enjoy a relaxed and unhurried experience, soaking in the festive vibes.

The restaurant is incredibly family-friendly, making it a perfect spot to gather with both friends and loved ones during the holidays. The excellent customer service was the cherry on top—attentive, warm, and professional throughout our meal.

Overall, Brickmans Restaurant & Bar provided us with a memorable Christmas dining experience, and we can’t recommend it enough for anyone looking to celebrate in a cozy and...