Brick Ash - Newburyport

Visited here last evening for an early dinner (5:30). First we were seated on the band's riser with one of the wobbliest tables I have ever seen. Is it too much to ask that tables and chairs be sturdy and stable????? Wait staff finely showed after we asked a host, who was helping to reset a table next to us (we watched be vacated cleared and reoccupied) to send us help. The food: Three of us had the short rib taco. What a mistake. Dry dry dry. How about some salsa?? Sauce on the table but no salsa. Fourth person had the fried chicken, He won the evening. The service really did not improve, We will NOT return to this place.

Sunday for lunch at 2:00. We sat immediately and shortly after welcoming through our server, which was super friendly. Our drinks were very delicious, I recommend the Ghost Punch, so good! Our lunch was spectacular. I had the shrimps and grits that were great and my best friend has the Mac and cheese with buffalo chicken. Holy Moly, you get a lot of food, so hungry! We will definitely come back.

Delicious food! Great atmosphere, great service and something for everyone. We were able to bring the children 8 and 1 who were good and learned to play pool with their grandparents after lunch. Very recommended.

Yesterday evening with a party of 6. The waitress gave us samples of the beers we were interested before we bought them. Nice touch! Great atmosphere with fireplaces and a lively crowd. The BBQ Brisket was as good as I had somewhere and they bring several sauces table side to go with it. Portions are very nice as I brought food home to enjoy today. Had a great time and will certainly be back!

I recommend Brick Ash! We had a delicious lunch dessert, with great service in a beautifully quiet environment. Very recommended!