Brick House Grill

We are so happy to have found this wonderful restaurant on our weekend trip to Anna! The food was delicious! The staff was kind and we loved the atmosphere of the bar! The owners were so kind! We can tell they care for the local customers as there were hugs all around when they would walk in for dinner! Thank you Julie and staff for a great evening out!

You don't expect "fine" dining in such a small town as a rule. But that's where you would be wrong. From the service to the food everything was top shelf. We were clearly out-of-towners but were treated like old friends. The steak was perfect (which is hard to do) and pasta on the menu was as if I had stood next to the chef myself. wonderful!

First time here. It was on a whim. This is now one of my favorite places in Anna. I seen 1 reviewer say if he could give this place 10 stars, he would. I 1000% agree. The food was amazing. The atmosphere, so friendly. I would recommend everyone come here. I will definitely be back to their place.

One of our favorite places. The food is always properly prepared and delicious ... including *hot* vegetables. Reason for 4 instead of 5 stars: it's a place with many regulars and servers can linger at a table in conversation with familiar faces. We had the Ribeye w/ Bacon-brie Cream and Pecan Encrusted Chicken. If you like bread pudding, that's reason enough to go to Brick House!!

We were staying at the Davie School Inn and the Inn Keeper suggested this restaurant. we almost missed it.. glad we didn't! the food was good! we had the crab cake appetizer then the ahi tuna with mashed potatoes & coleslaw. my companion had the ribeye with mashed potatoes and veggies.. the waitress & cook we're very nice. nice hometown setting with good food. I'll go back when I'm in the area.

If you are looking for a local restaurant with charm and great food, you have found it! Brick House is right on Main Street and easy to get to. They have a nice bar area and a more separate dining area ( we loved looking at all of the pictures and artwork). The staff was very nice and we had a great dinner. I had the special which was a ribeye and my husband had linguini. Both were excellent. Looking forward to dining there again.

I am not allowed to give this place 10 stars, but it deserves every star possible. Every bite was simply delectable and decadent. The wine paired very well and was perfect for the evening. Once we finished dinner and decided on dessert, I was floored by how it was even a step above dinner! Couldn't have asked for a better place to enjoy a meal. Plus, they have a charitable donation wall, where travelers and locals fold or roll up money to be donated to charity like St. Jude! How awesome is that?!

Casual, clean restaurant near our cabin we stayed in over the weekend in Anna, Illinois. We put our $5 in the wall. The money goes to a local charity of some sort. Gotta love any establishment that does that! And my salmon meal was delicious!!

We love coming to this place each time we visit Anna. The food is great, and the staff is always so friendly. Special shout out to Caitlyn, who always makes us feel right at home.

Everything was awesome. The food was delicious and the desserts were to die for. The service was great. I will definitely eat here again.

We were visiting the Shawnee Wine Trail in Southern Illinois. The problem is that all the local restaurants close at 2 or 3 in the afternoon. After getting some recommendations we headed down to Anna to The Brick House Grill. The Dinner salad was very good. The Reuben came highly recommend and was very tasty. I had the Shrimp and Grits... it didn't come with a side so for what I paid itcwas a little pricey. It was good just pricey!! I always have to get a Bread Pudding if they offer one. This was probably one of the best I have had... Anna is a cute little town to visit...

Such a cute spot! We didn't have reservations ( but should have) and the hostess sat us at the bar which was great! We all enjoyed our dinner and cocktails! The service was friendly and attentive. We will return and we will have reservations next time!

I hadn't been back in four years and was quite happy with a last minute decision to land at the Brick House grill. I went with two Italians visiting us and we were all so pleased with the linguine with mushrooms, basil olive oil and chicken. The staff was welcoming and most gracious even at the late hour and a party of nine people. The appetizer included roasted garlic, bell pepper and cheese paired with a hot bread. Definitely returning. So good Happy to drive 25 minutes to get a real taste of modern Italian food that was served with generous portions.

We had a great time here and really enjoyed our meal. We were just in town for a couple of days and this was highly recommended to us by the property manager of Davis Inn.

Wonderful food and delightful service. I think it's the "best in town." Our little town needs more dine-in restaurants. Please support our friends at the Brick House Grill.

We ate at the Brick House Grill the second night during our visit to Anna in hopes for better and quicker service ... disappointed! Thursday night was less busy and took a lot longer than expected. Guess you have to be a local regular customer to get prompt service. Crab cakes are far from excellent, lots of bread filler, very little crab. Ribeye sandwich was ok last night, soup was good. Overall quality of food is ok, nothing super special. (The little garlic bread was good) If you decide to go, be prepared for a long wait before being served your dinner, and ask for refills on your drink when dinner arrives and you may get it before you leave. BTW, very unprofessional and disrespectful when asking for your check and having to wait 15 minutes while you're chatting with another customer. Rude.

Delicious! Crab cakes were delicious! Ribeye special with Brie bacon sauce was awesome. Best meal I've had in a long time. We will be back!

Terrific spot with great food. This was my second visit with my family. Excellent food. I had the Tuna and almost everyone else had the ribs special. My mom swears on the burger. It looked really good. I also enjoyed the side salad Decent wine list and excellent margarita. I'm definitely going back

Great food cool atmosphere. Saturday night was busy. Had to wait on a table so sat up front in bar area and had a great drink while we waited. Food was excellent. Filet was cook perfectly. Potatoe cake was unique and tasty. We had the stuffed mushroom and "the little bit" appetizers that I would highly recommend! Very cool atmosphere where all the locals come to eat. Service was warm and inviting. Owned and operated by 2 sisters - it a truely family owned and operated small restaurant!

Can't really speak on the food as we didn't get any. Made reservations about 3 weeks prior to Valentine's weekend. We get there at 5:55 for our 6 on reservation. Some one must've dropped the ball on recording it. I showed them the messages where it was confirmed. So they sat us at a tiny table right by the door where it is freezing with no one else instead of the room where it is warm and romantic. The menu was tiny and there was no way we could sit by the door when it is 9 degrees out.

The food, art, drinks, ambience and staff are wonderful here! Do not be fooled by the lackluster outside storefront. They were wonderful with my grumpy toddler and I would recommend the shrimp appetizer. Delicious!

This was an excellent recommendation from our AirBnB host. Really down to earth and friendly staff, wonderful eclectic art and knick-knacks around the place... and the food was excellent! Would come back here in a heartbeat.

Delicious food and great staff! Their shrimp linguini is to die for! Best place to eat in Anna by far!

Phenomenal! Loved this place from the atmosphere and service to the amazing food and pecan beer. This will certainly be our first go to anytime we're in the area!

Food was Ok, it may have been great but it was pretty hot inside, so I was only thinking about that. Staff was friendly and made my kids feel like they were truly welcome. It's 4 stars because it's one of the nicer places in Anna, and maybe it's the nicest, but I haven't eaten at all of them. It is a small town eatery with a modern feel, but don't go expecting them to compete with the best Chicago or Milan has to offer, they don't, and aren't trying to. Moderately priced. Didn't feel like we got a great deal, but didn't feel like we overpaid either.

Unfortunately our expectations of southern hospitality were crushed as soon as we entered this restaurant . Although I am from out of town , my mother and 2 brothers live the area. I along with my husband , sister , son , daughter in law 2 grandsons and granddaughter decided on this restaurant for dinner after traveling 7 hours to get Anna. As soon as we entered , the gentleman ( I'm guessing he was the host) stopped in his tracks and looked us over and after an awkward moment asked us if we had reservations . We said no and asked if we needed them to dine there for the evening . He didn't acknowledge the question and went over to the bar and proceeded to whisper to the patrons and the bartender while snickering. Still awkwardness and we were all just standing there very uneasy. But knowing how limited the eating establishments are in Anna we stayed . He finally came back to seat us still not pleased with the situation . I thought maybe it was because of the 3 children with us but after looking around I saw several other little children there. We were dressed nicely , we were very pleasant . It was just unbelievable how rude these people were . It seemed like they were put out by our business. After the old gentleman seated us he brought back an alcohol menu and handed it to my husband telling him he would need it with the kids . He might have thought it was funny but it certainly was not due to the fact that he already prejudged us and the children . Never gave them a chance . Unbelievable for an establishment that obviously is mediocre on all aspects . We were just so shocked . Next visit to Anna will not include a visit to this place. And then to actually find out after we left that the old man is a friend of my brother who lives in the area. Despite starting out stay this way, the rest of our stay was very nice .

I grew up in Anna-Jonesboro, but have lived elsewhere for 45 years, including New York City, Chicago, Denver, and Sacramento. That's not to brag, but to indicate my tastes have been modified since leaving my roots. So I was very pleased to find on a recent visit that my hometown has a restaurant that can compare to the best urban centers of America. My initial impression was lukewarm, as the decor is a little spartan and the large rooms lack intimacy and make for a slightly noisy atmosphere. But the service and the menu soon warmed my heart. The dinner salad with pine nuts and feta was delightful. My entree was the salmon with a dill sauce served on a bed of risotto. (It was supposed to have included asparagus, but in late October that may be hard to come by.) The salmon juicy and perfectly prepared, as was the dill sauce. The risotto looked a little dryed out, but he taste was excellent. Having lived in California I'm a bit of a wine snob. I asked for a merlot. The server said that if I liked dry reds, she recommended a local wine, Chambourcin, from Owl Creek Vineyard, in Cobden. Not expecting much , I agreed. (After all, Illinois does lack the dry Mediterranean climate that is conducive to making great wines.) But I was pleasantly surprised. The wine was sweeter than I prefer, but it did have complex fruity favors that complemented the meal. I'm looking forward to my next visit.

Just traveling through the area and saw this place on my phone. Great Service, Food was excellent as well! Very welcoming atmosphere. Will definitely be back in the future

Classic southern Illinois small-town mom & pop restaurant--not to be confused with a diner, and it's a little more upscale than that (but at diner prices). Great food, great atmosphere--complete with crazy medieval-style paintings and dollar bills stuck in the brick wall--at an incredibly affordable price (e.g., a local craft beer at $3.75?! crazy talk). Honors to such friendly staff who let 7 dirty rock climbers split their check that many ways.

I ate here while staying down the road in the Davies Schoolhouse Inn. I enjoyed the food very much. I'm living in Chicago, so my standards are pretty high. The staff was so sweet and helpful. If you're staying near Anna, IL and need to get a meal, definitely stop here.

We stopped by here on a trip through SoIl with a friend. The atmosphere was nice. The restaurant is spacious enough to give each table a bit of privacy in the back room. I had the rib eye and she had the tilapia. Both were good but nothing you couldn't cook at home. The service was very prompt and courteous; we didn't didn't look at the menu; we just picked from their suggestions.

Extremely friendly service. Food was great. We had the cashew encrusted chicken an portabella wrap. Both we tasty.

Amazing food, friendly service! I had the pork chop candied apple. I love the fact they donate to St Jude or family in need in Anna. Great atmosphere too.

Good find! Eclectic dining atmosphere and excellent service. Outstanding food! The brickhouse burger is phenomenal - packed with delicious flavor of blue cheese and bacon in every bite and made to perfection. Good drink selection - small but good craft beer selection including bourbon barrel stout - yes please!

Hands down my favorite restaurant ever! The cashew crusted chicken is heavenly. Don't even get me started on those carrots-they're fantastic! If you're going to get dessert (which you should) get the bread pudding, it's divine! Friendly staff, great wine selection, and amazing food! Can't go wrong here!

We went to the Brick House Grill in Anna the night before the SIU graduation in May 2012. Now you may be thinking it was packed and hectic due to graduation, but no, it was not and I'm thinking I may now know why. We arrived at about 6:30 and I wasn't sure they were open as there were only about 6 people in side eating. By the time we left another 6 came in so maybe they were going to get busy? Service was slow and poor. After ordering our drinks, it took them 5 minutes to bring them. How hard is a Jack and Coke with a crowd of 8 in the place? We ordered the Grilled Shrimp appetizer that had 3 sauces with it. When our waitress brought it, she sat in on the table and kept walking. I had to finally get up and go get her (remember 8 customers - 3 of them are us) and have her come and tell us which sauce was which as we had no idea. They had a steak special that night so I ordered it. What cut I receive, I'm not sure. It was seasoned and cooked ok, that wasn't the problem. The problem was that it was a fatty, gristlely and as tough as I've ever seen. I don't know where they got their steak, but I would have been embarrassed to serve it. The other plates (Salmon Florentine and Pork Chops) were fine so I suppose 2 plates out of 3 isn't too bad. Obviously Anna IL isn't the largest city and the only other restaurants in Anna are fast food, Mexican and Chinese, but I really think they could have done better. Especially with a Steak that is their feature for the evening and not regularly on the menu

The chair I was sitting in collapsed while I was sitting in it. The staff didn't seem too concerned. No apology, no discount, no nothing. We will not be going back.

Had a wonderful meal here with the wife. A very nice bar in front with a nice dinning area in back. The food is delicious with a sophisticated twist on everything...even the Italian Beef sandwich I had was on a great bun and the soup was excellent. A chicken, cheese, tortellini soup with an artisan bread on the side. I'd go back for the soup alone.

My teenage son and I son go down to this area every fall for the annual snake migration. Apparently this restaurant has been in business for 6 years but this was the first time we noticed it passing through downtown Anna. So last Saturday night we thought we'd give it a try. At first, it was hard to tell if the place was open as it looks dark from the street and the only dining area you can see appears to be a dark room. When you enter, you walk into a charming bar area with a standard long bar but adjacent to that is a comfortable looking little room with a couch and some comfy chairs that would look more at home at a coffee shop perhaps. But I could certainly see enjoying a drink there! We were guided to a smallish backroom with a rustic decor that included what appeared to be some local artwork for sale. Some of the pieces were pretty nice. The menu looked rather upscale for small town America in terms of the descriptions of the entrees yet the prices were reasonable. My son ordered the linguine which came with artichokes, spinach, grape tomatoes, portobello mushrooms which he declared the best thing he'd eaten in days. I tried the special which was cheesy grist with grilled shrimp, bacon and scallions. I'm not much of a grits person but I've only had the breakfast version. The waitress encouraged me to give this dish a try and it was truly terrific. I enjoyed a nice local dark beer with my meal and for dessert had their bread pudding. It too was delicious and I enjoyed the fact that it wasn't the behemoth portion that you see in so many places. To wrap it up, we were beyond pleased. This has to be the best place to eat not only in Anna-Jonesboro but perhaps the greater Carbondale area (and we know the area pretty well).

This is a rustic and relaxing style restaurant. We had some really delicious food and great service. It is conveniently located on the main street. You will also like the local artwork adorning the walls, and they are for sale. This is a really nice find in 'real' southern Illinois. If you are on the wine trail, this would be a great place to have dinner.

The food is great. Yes the rueben is very good. The cucumber dill pasta salad is very tasty. BrickHouse burger is also fantastic. The atmosphere is nice. Julie was very nice and service overall was great. Ooooh and the chocolate cake is oooohhhh soooo gooood!

We were staying near Anna for a get-away weekend. Went to Brickhouse our first night in town and had such a good experience the first night that we went back the second night as well. The food was delicious, the wine and beer selections, despite not being very expansive, were quite good. The bartender Scott was warm and friendly and even remembered our names. Lastly, if you go, try the bread pudding. It's AMAZING. If we're ever in the area again, we'll be back for sure!

Excellent food. Had mostly small plates ( shared starters) red pepper soup, Portobello stuffed, ravioli, etc. Also variety of homemade desserts particularly buttermilk pie, bread pudding and praline chocolate cake all awesome. Tried local beers and wine, very good. Worth the stop. Great service. Brian T. C

Really enjoyed dinner here. Went on a Thursday night and it was pretty quiet. The food was really good and the folks working there were very attentive and friendly. On Saturday night we wanted to have a drink so went back and the place was packed. But still everyone working there was extremely friendly and attentive. Great experiences both times.

Food was amazing. Atmosphere was laid back and nice. Great place for a nicer dinner in a little town.

Local friends treated us to this spot for an early dinner 2 weeks ago. My wife and I were impressed from the entry to the exit. I believe the owner's name was "Jewels" ????? She made it a point to welcome us and spent some time talking about the history of the place. Great personality, perfect for this opportunity. The staff was attentive and kind, never intrusive , though. The menu was surprisingly diverse for such a rural location. Prices were reasonable and they offer a full service bar.

One of the best meals I've had out at a restaurant in a long time! Definitely splurge for the white chocolate cheesecake!

Everything we ordered was fantastic! From the Lil Bit appetizer, to the fine wine they offer. Also, my husband was very pleased that they offered local brews from Big Muddy Brewery. He had pasta that he said was fantastic, and I had the fillet. Served with garlic mashed potatoes, and FRESH carrots & zuchinni.. I also ordered a side of the pasta salad, which I had to bring home (for dessert), lol! Anything you order will be to perfection, and the prices are not that bad. We WILL be back!

My husband & I drove through Anna, Il on the 44th anniversary of the day we fell in love. Paused our road trip to celebrate. Bought books in a thrift store, & asked if proprietor could recommend a local restaurant. "Try the Grill, it's next door." What. A. Find. We walked into a high-ceilinged, upscale cafe with 1 red brick wall, 3 regular walls that were painted an excellently matched gray with brick red trim. Real books on shelf. What looked like original art hung on the walls, vaguely bohemian. But you want to know about the food. That's the real ticket! Grilled shrimp appetizer - spiced zestily, with 3 sauces on plate to dip. Roasted pepper soup - amazing, with a bite! Tomatoes, basil, artichoke hearts & garlic sauteed in olive oil & tossed with linguini, topped with the tenderest grilled chicken breast I have been served outside of my own kitchen. Home-made peach cobbler. We speculated - was a famous chef hiding out? Turns out it's a family affair. Two sisters. Go there. Now!

Charming cafe in the heart of Anna, Illinois, with an unexpectedly sophisticated menu and full bar. Delicious food, many great menu items. Visit sisters, Julie & Tricia for a palate-pleasing lunch or dinner. We will make it a habit to return each time we visit southern Illinois.

Food was delicious. Service was great. I would suggest checking out the menu before going though if you have a picky eater. Most of their food is kind of different. Cucumber - dill pasta salad is amazing!

We were there on Saturday, April 28 for dinner. There were 2 steak specials; my husband ordered one & I ordered the other. Both were wonderful. We both agreed that these were the best steaks we'd ever eaten that he didn't cook. Had the bread pudding with bourbon sauce for dessert. It may be the best thing I've ever eaten. Good service, good atmosphere in a great historic building. We definately will go there again.

Man the food here is absolute TOPS!!! You want a great dinning experience with a unique ambiance eat here!! Food one would find in a great culinary city like Chicago!! I recommend this place to anyone you'll love it ! Great food better people!

A friend and I were just passing through Anna on our way from Chicago to Cape Girardeau with stops along the way when we decided to stop for dinner. We chose Brick House Grill based on the stellar reviews we saw on Yelp and we were not disappointed. The restaurant has a charming ambiance and I loved the decor. We were unfamiliar with the area and had only just realized that this is Illinois wine country and saw local wines on the specials board as soon as we entered. I had Asparagus Risotto with Grilled Salmon and my friend had Ribeye with Brie and Bacon sauce. Both dishes exceeded our expectations for both deliciousness and portion. The women who served us were warm and welcoming and we found the entire experience quite charming. We take frequent road trips together and usually try to eat on the run. I am so glad we decided to slow down and have a wonderful meal here in Anna. I highly recommend Brick House Grill.

My husband and I stayed in a cabin near Anna over the weekend. There was a menu left at the cabin by another visitor and we thought it looked like a good place to eat. We arrived late in the afternoon after a long drive and were starving. We walked into the restaurant and waited to be seated. We waited and waited and waited and after no less than three servers walked passed us, we decided our business wasn't welcome there. We were never greeted or asked to wait a moment, nothing. Maybe the fact that we were dressed in comfy, casual clothing made them think we didn't have money to spend. They were very wrong. We decided to leave and had a nice meal at a restaurant in town. Everywhere else we went in and around Anna we were welcomed graciously. The people in that area are very nice and accomodating. I don't like to leave negative reviews but I was very offended and have never been "snubbed" like that before. We loved the area so much that we will be returning in January and I can assure the Brick House Grill will not get any of our revenue!