Brick Restaurant

"This is not your usual Pizza Kitchen-this is magic! Chef David and his amazing team source the best local ingredients mixed with some of the best imported grain to ensure the highest quality flavor. More than that-the team pours their love into every dish! Be sure to ask about what they are working on as they may give a sneak peak. Hands down best in South Orange County!"

"We found Brick before the secret was out and when the food was amazing. Recently the past 3-4 experiences we've had there have just left us very disappointed and not planning to go back. Both in the food quality (quality feels rushed and literally has been missing ingredients) to the service. I did a pick up order and they gave my food to someone else so I had to wait around for them to redo it and it was undercooked because they rushed it. No discount, no sincere apology, just here's your food, our bad. Then we had a reservation which the host told us they gave away on accident and when he went to get the manager to see what could be done, the manager comes back and straight lies to our faces saying the our table was almost done, the waiter was just about to pack up their leftovers. We watched the table and over the next 20 minutes THEY WERE JUST BRINGING THE FOOD OUT! Just straight lied to our faces and we're looking right at the table. Really disappointing because this was my wife's favorite restaurant in San Clemente, we frequented it often, and referred many people to it. Not anymore. C'mon Brick... be better, and get a better manager."

"Such a cool place with great food, service and vibe. The menu has great selection for types. Shareable plates and sizes for that family style eatery's. The pizzas had 6 slices and made fresh. The service was great, and the tables were perfect. Great views from the or back. Loved the open air concept. We had a great breeze. Price wise, it's par for the area, but worth it. Parking is tough, but should be expected in downtown SC."

"Stunningly delicious Italian fare in a warm, tastefully-rustic space that radiates the intimacy of the best meals together. Prior to our meal at Brick, the best pasta dish I ever enjoyed was frutti di mare in Manarola. Tonight, that dish was edged out by Chef Pratt's take on Orecchiette, full of all the rich complexity of the best ingredients prepared intentionally for the culinary symphony they played together. Our son thinks there is only one food group (pizza) and is very picky about his pies. After our meal, he informed us it was the best pizza he'd ever had ("Top 5?" "Top 1"). The other dishes were fantastic as well. The squash blossoms were perfection, and the meatballs a delight. Everyone on the line was focused on consistently executing this excellence. The front-of-house staff was just the right amount of attentive and ensured our needs were met without hesitation. Can't wait until our next visit to California for another special meal at Brick."