Brick and Forge Taproom

2901 E Central Texas Expy, Killeen
(254) 833-5061

Recent Reviews

chromaticdragon

Food was good, service was good, but I would avoid the fried pickels if you value your blood pressure... salty would be an understatement.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Sunrise Burger

Terry Flemings

My last visit here I did not give a good review which was several months ago. Well, since it's been a while so I decided to try again. MISTAKE!!! I ordered the Catfish plate with fries again and the kicking shrimp with sauce on the side. Friendly staff upon arrival so I decided to tip as I was paying. I was informed the cooks did not put my sauce on the side. I said that was OK. I was informed it would only take 5 minutes and they already started cooking them. Knowing the rest of the food was done I inquired if the fish and fries would be hot. During the more than 5 minute wait I kept asking if the fish and fries would be hot and each time was told yes. Food finally came. I only live 5 minutes away. It was clear when I opened the containers, fries had been sitting, were dry, and cold. The fish looked to have been cooked in used oil and taste burnt. Only thing reasonable was the shrimp, more than likely because they were just cooked. Brick and Forge use to have the best Catfish in town. Now it is no even subpar. The empty parking lot during dinner hours should have been the clear give away. But, I chose to give Brick and Forge the benefit of the doubt. Wrong answer. Called to talk to manager and after a wait, I hung up. It is extremely disappointing how this place has gone downhill from when they first opened. So disappointing!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Micki Metz

Everything I’ve eaten here has been delicious and the drinks are great!! Also you get to enjoy yourself and not suffer terribly when it’s time to pay! I’d recommend this place every

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Pickles, Spinach Dip, Bang Bang Burger

Lauren Hancock

Drinks only when the crew wants to come here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries

jennifer martinez

Sweet potato fries are amazing!!!

Barb Kern

Food was great. Service was okay. The bartender has no idea how to make a Manhattan. They brought us something in a champagne flute that was cloudy and purple with soda water and bitters in it. I wouldn't recommend ordering any actual "drinks" from the bar. I took it back to him and he said he looked up how to make it. For food: chicken and Waffles was excellent, catfish tacos were dry and burnt at the end. It's a decent place, just not all around awesome.Vegetarian options: Salads and one pasta dish.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Spinach Dip

Eric Sherwood

Great food and service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

James Luthro

It was decent for the first time going there, the food was great and cooked the way you want it when asked.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Destiny Smith

So, we went to Brick and Forge after going to Outback Steakhouse first and being sat at a table only to watch 3 other tables be seated after us and helped while we weren’t even acknowledged. It was a Friday night so definitely busy at both locations. Our waitress was great and immediately let us know she would be with us shortly. When she got to us, we explained that we appreciated her just acknowledging us even though she couldn’t help us immediately. We ordered our food. My husband got the spicy shrimp tacos and I ordered the steak, medium-well. It took over 45 minutes to get our food, but we didn’t complain because the waitress kept us updated and explained that my steak was taking longer to thaw than expected. When our food finally did come out, my steak was rare. I showed the waitress and she asked if they could fix it to which I initially replied no. She asked me to please let her fix it several times and I finally said ok. The manager brings my plate back out about 10 min later and the steak that was sitting undercooked for at least 10 minutes prior to them taking it back to the kitchen was replaced on the same exact plate, and my mashed potatoes came back with gravy that wasn’t previously on them. The manager asked me to cut into the steak to see that it looked better. I said it did and she left the table. We asked for our check and the waitress asked if her manager had spoken to us. I told her that the manager only asked me to cut back into my steak, but nothing further. We got the bill, paid it, and I still tipped the waitress $20 because I know it wasn’t her fault. But the manager needs to maybe take another class in management. I would have paid for my food either way, but there was no gesture at all to make it right with a small discount, comp, $5 gift card, nothing. Just a here’s your steak that stopped cooking for at least 15 minutes and then we threw it back on the grill to darken it. Thankfully we’d ordered an appetizer because I sat at my table without my food for about an hr total between the initial wait and them taking my plate back. I have a ServSafe food handler’s certificate and what this restaurant did last night was not ok. Over $100 on a meal I couldn’t enjoy. We likely won’t be back. We had been there one other time and really enjoyed it, but busy on a Friday evening or not, management should know better.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Beth Metzler

If I could rate the server JENNIFER any higher I most certainly would.This young lady absolutely kicks butt. Her attitude, her kindness was so refreshing to see someone that enjoys their job this much. The food was excellent, oh and Chris the manager was pretty good also. A total 100 stars experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christopher Dahman

This place came recommended from a friend since we were traveling through Killeen. We stopped in for Sunday lunch. I liked the atmosphere a lot! The two of us ordered a half order of the Sicilian nachos, the chicken cordon bleu rolls, and an individual Big Italy to share. The nachos were so unique and delicious. The rolls were served with hollandaise sauce, which I thought was interesting, and was perfect. Loved it. The pizza was also very good.Our server, Joseph, did an incredible job. He was friendly, personality, and attentive. Best service I’ve had in awhile.Finally, great prices!! We will be back in the area as we saw other menu items we would like to try in the future. I’m definitely hoping to make it to their brunch one day.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shawlyn Fraughton

Great food and service. Music was a little loud to have a good conversation.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Pickles, Sea Salt Caramel

Julea F.

Our server was wonderful. The margarita was good. Kickin shrimp tacos was okay. Nothing special really. I did have high hopes for it. Environment was alright. Typical bar and grill to be honest.

Vangie Weems

Food and service were great, but it was very cold in there.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips

Kenneth Hunt

The food was great, waitress started strong but faded. Tried to get straws from another waitress but was ignored.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

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