Red Brick Tap and Barrel

109 River St, Alpena
(989) 340-2175

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J J

Filet was so dry and so was the Jamaican me crazy pork dont waste your time go straight for the ahi tuna nachos, we got 2 orders the rest of it was awful. 45 dollars for the Filet was terrible deal please do not waste your money. Old fashioned and bees knees were good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Jeff Anderson

Holy wa eh!!!! Best French dip I’ve ever had! Also ask them to “show me your tots”, you’ll love it! 😊

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Britt Harrison

We came in on the off season and just before dinner. We were greeted immediately and were seated immediately. Our food we received was flavorful. We w we really immediately impressed. I had the salad with a chicken add on. The salad I had was very flavorful, the corn added a touch of coolness, which I liked. My partner had the jalapeño burger with truffle fries, the fries were surprisingly flavorful as well. If you want a good meal at a good price, thisbis the place to come.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Bucholtz

What a great place with great food. Tater tots are not traditional and are awesome!! A must visit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

George Brown

Food is always good. Great atmosphere. Waitress very on top of it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elizabeth Sokolowski

The food was fantastic. We all had a create cocktail. Highly recommend if you are in Alpena!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Steven L

The food was exceptional the service was also exceptional !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Show Me Your Tots, Fish and Chips

Tricia Drake

Great experience. Food & drinks were amazing. Highly recommend to visit

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Show Me Your Tots, Steak \u0026 Mac, Steak and Seafood Mac, Homer Simpson Burger with Truffle Fries, Maple Bourbon Medallions, Blackened Salmon Tacos, Crispy P-Jack Sticks, Avocadbro Burger and Fries

R Khan

Outstanding place to eat! I highly recommend eating here, if you are in the area. We went on a Friday evening in August. It was busy. We sat at the bar until our table was ready. Service and atmosphere were great! I had the Pimento Cheese Burger with Truffle Fries. Both were outstanding. My wife got a salad and the Brussel Chips. Again, outstanding! Warning, everything had a little bit of a kick (spicy), but was great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robert vazquez

Visiting from NYC, we had no idea this place would be hoppin on a Saturday night in Alpena. Food was great service was better - we highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cameron Sokolowski

We ordered the burger and Chicken Sandwich. Both were amazing. The service was great and the atmosphere was fun and lively.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ariel Geldien

The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and service was swift and attentive. Makenna, our server, was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and on top of everything.

I started with the Peach Bees Knees cocktail, made with gin, a peach liqueur, and honey simple syrup. It was absolute perfection. The gin’s strong bite was hidden under a perfectly balanced mix of flavors—neither too sweet nor too strong. I enjoyed it so much that I drank it quicker than expected and wanted to order a second, but our meals arrived so promptly that I decided to hold off (I personally prefer not to drink cocktails alongside my entrée).

For our appetizer, my friend and I shared the Ahi Tuna Nachos. The freshness of the tuna surprised me, especially considering we weren’t near the coast. Served on large, crisp wonton chips and topped with avocado, cucumber, and a sweet soy glaze, each bite was flavorful and satisfying. The chips were quite large—about the size of my hand—which made them a bit tricky to eat gracefully. When they broke apart, I happily switched to using a fork. Despite the minor messiness, this is a dish I’d order again every time.

For my entrée, I chose the Garlic Soy Salmon served over noodles. While the menu listed udon noodles, they were actually thinner ramen-style noodles. Initially, I was a little disappointed—but that feeling vanished as soon as I tasted them. They were flavorful and cooked perfectly. The salmon itself was fully cooked (not medium or medium-well as I usually prefer), but it was incredibly tender and melt-in-your-mouth soft. I’m still wondering if it was steamed—it was that good. I will say—I think the only thing that could improve is having traditional udon noodles in the meal! (The only reason I rated the food 4-Star is because the menu was a tad misleading about the noodles.)

To end the meal, I ordered the Chocolate Bomb—a rich chocolate cake layered with chocolate ganache and paired with fresh berries. It was decadent and left me wanting just one more bite. I also stole a couple of bites from my friend’s cannolis, which had a whipped filling that was light, smooth, and perfectly sweet.

Overall, I’m impressed with this restaurant. This was actually my second visit in the same week, and both times were equally enjoyable. It’s safe to say I’ll be coming back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Joseph

Absolutely garbage. Stopped in because the place we wanted to go was closing soon. I got a burger that tasted like char. No other flavors to be found. When I brought it to the attention of our server he just said the burgers are usually good. Gave me a discount of half off my meal that I took 3 bites of. I won't be back ever. Service was slow as can be and it wasn't busy. Do better. And do yourself a favor, support one of the many other establishments within walking distance. Do not go here. Oh and having tap in your name, with what... 7 beers on draft? How embarrassing.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Christine Plummer

we really enjoyed this restaurant! I recommend getting a cocktail off their menu, as I ordered a dirty martini, which was not on their menu, and I’d say it was just alright compared to my wife’s spicy cucumber margarita, which was on the menu and very tasty. we ordered the caprese appetizer, salmon tacos, and OG burger, with french fries and brussel sprout chips as sides, and all the food was delicious.

we also were able to sit outdoors with our two little pups with no issues! we came a little after the dinner rush, though, which I’d recommend if you want to sit outdoors because the patio has limited seating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Claire Honeyfield Fuierer

Staff was friendly and it have a really cool vibe. Disappointed with my food. I got the Saefood Mac, it has zero veggies to off set the heaviness of the meal. There was something in it that was REALLY crunchy that wasn't great. I was going to order a salad with it, but I saw someone else with one, and they were huge! No side salad available.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

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