I am pretty surprised at the mixed reviews on Brick... it is my first choice when visiting the Arizona center.
I am an AVID bar diner... meaning I like to sit at the bar and eat at most restaurants. This one is nice, super duper thick so I can spread out all the delights I have ordered. I believe it is concrete, which makes it nice and cool in the summer.
I usually order the Steamed Clams and an extra side of bread to sop up the delicious sauce. It is so damn tasty. I also order the good, cheap house wine to accompany it. I am not a wine snob and don't know much about it, but when I say "I'll have the house Red/White" - it is perfecto.
The decor and design are detailed and have the proper urban feel the title suggests. The patio is awesome for people watching against the open air concourse of the AZ Center.
Then there is this thing about Brick - It transforms into a nightclub on select nights... who would ever guess. "Cheap Thrills" the last Saturday of every month for serious half naked pretty people party that brings out the gentle hipster villains of Phoenix and "Mean Streets" every First Friday that brings in the artistic local music junkies.
I am down with Brick because not only does it serve up the good eats... it supports the downtown music/club scene with unbridled class.
Cheers!