I went by last night to check it out after the Thunder game. Looks like a LONG ways from opening.

BRiXokc.com (http://brixokc.com/)

they are planning to open on friday .. spoke to one of their bar tenders last night

They are doing a soft opening later this week. They will be open to the public starting next week.

Haha riiiight... we'll see!

Their website says they wont be open foru lunch...

They are doing a soft opening later this week. They will be open to the public starting next week.


I'll believe that when I see it. I recall the statement, "Ok, they will for sure be open by March 1st." I am looking forward to Brix finally opening though.

Well today is the day. Their website says it will be opening March 9th. Anyone planning on going by? Looks like they just made it in time for the Big 12 tournament.

Maybe I'll go Thurs night when OU plays.

I talked to a friend who went to a soft opening last week. Also, talked to a girl who's working there and she's scheduled for the tournament crowd starting Wednesday.

While it is good news that they will be open this week, it sounds like to me they are going to have a lot of problems. Rarely things go as expected the first week of being open and add on top of that huge crowds being expected. To me, that sounds like a recipe for disaster. Of course, I hope I am wrong.

Me and my girlfriend went for a run downtown and Brix was open. After our run we decided to stop by for few beers. The inside is very nice and contempory. Many flat screen TV's everywhere with one large screen that can divide up into 4 smaller screens. One downfall, they don't have much beer on tap to choose from. We didn't eat but the food that was being brought out look appealing. The whole set up looked exactly like a Chaamps Sports Bar from up north. The bartender that the only certainties at this time are College Game Day Package & NFL Network. I specifically asked about UFC/MMA and they said it depended on the demand...

it sounds like to me they are going to have a lot of problems.

Doesn't sound to me like that. I don't think we've heard anything that says they're going to have a "lot" of problems, or at least any more problems than a new joint would have...

It was running smooth last night but it was a slow crowd. Tomorrow night will be a their first test I think.

It was running smooth last night but it was a slow crowd. Tomorrow night will be a their first test I think.

Anything special? Lame sports bar? Bad bar food?

Do tell.

The food looked appealing but I didn't eat. I had just gotten done running and normally I don't feel like eating afterward, but I did drink a few beers. This couple next to us were sharing a plate of nachos that looked good. The nachos were individually prepared instead of getting a big pile of slop on a plate. The food the servers were bringing out were presented well, not the norm for a sports bar.
Beers on tap that I could see were Bud products, Coors light, Blue Moon & one other tap but I couldn't make it out from my seat.
TVs screens are everywhere. They have two sets of black recliners that will be hard to score for any game. The bar is not that large and there are not an overwhelming amount of seats/tables. I think Brix will be standing room only this week with the Big 12s in town.
Think Upscale (not overwhelming) Sports Bar.

The food looked appealing but I didn't eat. I had just gotten done running and normally I don't feel like eating afterward, but I did drink a few beers. This couple next to us were sharing a plate of nachos that looked good. The nachos were individually prepared instead of getting a big pile of slop on a plate. The food the servers were bringing out were presented well, not the norm for a sports bar.
Beers on tap that I could see were Bud products, Coors light, Blue Moon & one other tap but I couldn't make it out from my seat.
TVs screens are everywhere. They have two sets of black recliners that will be hard to score for any game. The bar is not that large and there are not an overwhelming amount of seats/tables. I think Brix will be standing room only this week with the Big 12s in town.
Think Upscale (not overwhelming) Sports Bar.

They need some COOP products! :kicking:

Went last night. Best sports bar that has been attempted in BT. Much better layout than DZ was.

Just did appetizers - good - standard stuff. Burger got a good review from one our party.

Crowd was good. Service was good.

Overall - Thumbs Up

it looked like food on the menu started at $9, i'm not sure if it's going to be my destination sports bar because of food prices, any Thunder game specials?

I could not believe what we paid for such medioker food. $10 for a chicken breast, 1/4 of a cob of corn and 5 pieces of okra and that's just my husbands meal. I could have gotten a better salad from mcdonalds for half the price. The picture in the menu makes your salads look gourmet, little did I know. The kids meals were a bit pricy but their main courses were ok, it's the cup of store bought peaches that was the insult. I send those in their school lunches. It's not what was expected from a nice resturant in bricktown. A bowl of fresh fruit would have been more suitable. It reminded me of a kids meal from Wendys. Too bad, this place could really be something.

I don't know if I'd call it a nice restaurant, it's a sports bar, and part of the price you're paying in the food is for their high rent to be in Bricktown and for all the tv's, cable, etc. Thanks for the review though, I'm still of the opinion they need to have sports bar food, nachos, hotdogs, chicken wings, etc.

I would LOVE to go to this place instead of BW3 on Northwest Expressway but with the time that we spend watching games and socializing, I'd spend 3 times more money here than I would at BW3.

We were going to hit Brix up before the San Antonio / Thunder game last night and I talked everyone out of it because the app of wings costs $10, add the wife's food, and a couple of beers and we are hitting $30 for a pregame hang.

We spent the entire day at BRIX on Friday March 13th. We loved it.....has all the foods a Sports Bar should have like nachos and burgers and several tasty-looking appetizers. Enjoyed the environment and they had really good beer specials going on. We highly recommend BRIX.

I don't know if I'd call it a nice restaurant, it's a sports bar, and part of the price you're paying in the food is for their high rent to be in Bricktown and for all the tv's, cable, etc. Thanks for the review though, I'm still of the opinion they need to have sports bar food, nachos, hotdogs, chicken wings, etc.

They do have nachos and chicken wings etc. I was under the impression they are still working on the menu and will making adjustments. The fried pickles were good.

Place has open for 8 days and some are writing it off. Jeez. (not you Metro) Nobody wants to give anybody a chance. Now in 6 months there are problems, then you got problems. They had 2 days before getting slammed with the Big 12.

Places can't survive in bricktown selling meals for $4.00. Plus, when were there on Friday (and I heard on the Sports Animal today also) they had $10 buckets of beer. To expensive?

Me & the wife were there for about 4.5 hours Friday night, - shared the combo appetizer, beer & mixed drinks and spent about $70.00 with tip.

They have huge projection system and flat screens everywhere. One was even a Pioneer Elite.

They do have nachos and chicken wings etc. I was under the impression they are still working on the menu and will making adjustments. The fried pickles were good.

Place has open for 8 days and some are writing it off. Jeez. (not you Metro) Nobody wants to give anybody a chance. Now in 6 months there are problems, then you got problems. They had 2 days before getting slammed with the Big 12.

Places can't survive in bricktown selling meals for $4.00. Plus, when were there on Friday (and I heard on the Sports Animal today also) they had $10 buckets of beer. To expensive?

Me & the wife were there for about 4.5 hours Friday night, - shared the combo appetizer, beer & mixed drinks and spent about $70.00 with tip.

They have huge projection system and flat screens everywhere. One was even a Pioneer Elite.


Everyone on this board wants, excellent, unique experiences. But no one is willing to pony up the dough for it.

5 of us guys went there Wednesday afternoon (Day 1 of the Big 12) for lunch and beers. We were there for about 3.5 hours and had apps, lunch, and lots of buckets. Got out for less than $30/person. I thought that was rather cheap for the experience. I don't mind paying for decent food, good service, good atmostphere and lots of TVs.

Went last night for some beers before the game and was impressed with the atmosphere and the food...Buddy and I both had the chicken fried chicken and it was excellent...So were the fried okra and fries (healthy night)

Love the layout with the big screen and comfy chairs in front...The patio is also a nice touch

Sounds like the general consensus is Thumbs Up.

Sounds like the general consensus is Thumbs Up.

Eh, Im not so sure. Though the place is fairly nice and has a good amount of tv's, this place is far from being the sports bar I thought it would be. Mainly because of the food, average at best. Of the 2 appetizers and burger I got, I was left entirely unimpressed. I wish them luck but in my honest opinion, Id take bets whether they will be open a year from now.

Sounds like the general consensus is Thumbs Up.

Absolutely!! I had the Southwestern Egg Rolls (Awesome!!) and the Brix Burger (bacon cheeseburger),it was unbelievably juicy!! I give it TWO Thumbs up!! The place was packed tonight for the tourney games.... We had to wait about 20 mins to be seated, but it was worth it. It was a blast!!!

Dear God. I can't believe this thread now that I've been there. Don't listen to ANY of the bitchers.

The place is above average, the food is NOT overpriced. Almost everything in the place is right around $10. Is that a little high for 8 cheese sticks? sure. Is that price right on for a burger? YES. The beer is NOT expensive by bar standards ($4 for a Coors Light Draft that was plenty more than 12oz...at least 16 oz.). The service was great even for a crowded section. The place is unique in OKC for its lounge seating and atmosphere...it's a collegial, everyone have fun together place. It's not a private-booth place like Daiquiri Zone kind of was. The place won't blow your mind, but they've done a really good job with it and I expect it will have success.

Again, the prices are NOT bad at all. I learned something great from this thread, actually- not to listen to complaints so much on this board. This is everything I wanted in a sports bar, and I would not hesitate to take someone from out-of-town there to watch a game. I might go back for lunch to watch some of the OSU game.

Eh, Im not so sure. Though the place is fairly nice and has a good amount of tv's, this place is far from being the sports bar I thought it would be. Mainly because of the food, average at best. Of the 2 appetizers and burger I got, I was left entirely unimpressed. I wish them luck but in my honest opinion, Id take bets whether they will be open a year from now.

I'd take your bet.:boxing2:

That may have been a bit harsh saying I bet they will be closed in a year, but there were several things that just stuck out to me that made me believe that. They were out of wings, the Brix bacon burger was ok but it had fried bacon on it, not good. Then later in the evening when another person wanted to order a burger, they said all they were offering were appetizers. Its tough to make money when half their items they sell arent for sale. The lounge chairs in front of the projection tv were nice, but it seems the owners created a lot of wasted space, space that could have more table tops.

Though it has immediately become one of the best sports bars in the city to watch a game, the food just wasnt that good. The quality and freshness of the food does not get high marks from me. Outside of being able to sit in the lounge chairs, which will always be in high demand, Im not sure what else there is to entice me back.

Just tried to go and there was an hour wait, so someone likes it. Looked pretty cool. I'll definitely try it.

What's funny is that it seems the people who don't like it only want something that we already have. I am glad they are trying some different things.


but it had fried bacon on it, not good.

How do you usually like it? Baked? Boiled?



later in the evening when another person wanted to order a burger, they said all they were offering were appetizers.

The Varsity used to do that. Appetizers are usually the main thing for sports bars anyway.

Not just fried bacon, deep fried bacon. Complete with large breading around it, not good for a bacon burger. And appetizers may be popular orders for sports bars, but why not sell everything else. I am sorry if I upset people with being critical, just giving my honest opinions of the place. Besides, a vocal unhappy customer is a million times better than a silent unhappy customer.

Though it has immediately become one of the best sports bars in the city to watch a game, the food just wasnt that good. The quality and freshness of the food does not get high marks from me. Outside of being able to sit in the lounge chairs, which will always be in high demand, Im not sure what else there is to entice me back.



Agreed. Other than being basically the only other place in town to go besides BWW, it is not that great. Kind of funny that Deron Williams and Kyle Korver of the Utah Jazz came in, no one in the restaurant recognized them and they were told there was a wait and they ended up leaving after being there for about 5 mins. You would think a sports bar would want some pro athletes in there.

Though it has immediately become one of the best sports bars in the city to watch a game, the food just wasnt that good. The quality and freshness of the food does not get high marks from me. Outside of being able to sit in the lounge chairs, which will always be in high demand, Im not sure what else there is to entice me back.



Agreed. Other than being basically the only other place in town to go besides BWW, it is not that great. Kind of funny that Deron Williams and Kyle Korver of the Utah Jazz came in, no one in the restaurant recognized them and they were told there was a wait and they ended up leaving after being there for about 5 mins. You would think a sports bar would want some pro athletes in there.

Do you have something against the owners or something? You're just looking to be critical. So, now the bar is crappy/dumb for a hostess not recognizing a couple of NBA players. And if they did, are they supposed to kick out non-NBA players to make room?

Seriously, if you hate it so much, then don't go back. I just don't want all you negative nancies ruining other people's opinions of it on this board by being unduly harsh.

sorry if I upset people with being critical, just giving my honest opinions of the place.

That's totally fair. I was just curious as to how you liked your bacon if it wasn't fried. I didn't realize you meant battered and deep fried. I'm torn on that concept, but I bet it will be an example in the next study that illuminates OKC as a fat person's paradise. :)

Again, I haven't been, so I can't say whether I agree with the food critiques or not. I just found it interesting that so many who were critical of the place seem to be asking for the same food you can get at dozens of places in town. Personally, if the sports aspect is done well, food is secondary to me at a sports bar. It's certainly not unfounded to demand both good food and good sports atmosphere at a sports restaurant, but maybe people should just be asking for bigger TVs at the places they like to eat. :)

At the end of the day, I like the idea of a place trying to do something different, especially in a marquee district like Bricktown, rather than just repackaging the same old concept. However, if they don't do any aspect of it well, then it's certainly fair to criticize here if you feel that way.

We went before the Thunder game last Wednesday night. The service was good and I had no compliants about the food. I had a cheeseburger and the price was what was expected. I think 8.49 for a half-pound burger. It was pretty big and worth the price in my opinion. My wife had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and she said it was great. Overall we were happy with the food. And the interior decor was very nice with Televisions visible form anywhere in the restaurant.

Great to see a local (non-chain) restaurant. I will definately go back.

We went there last night and I can't comment on the food, but the atmosphere seems lacking somehow. Sure there were plenty of TV's but the volume was turned up so loud, normal conversation couldn't take place. The Thunder game was on 1/4 of the big TV and the quality looked like it was an ESPN classic game. I am not sure what was up with that. Overall, for a Friday night with a Thunder game and the NCAA tournament, it was pretty low energy.

That may have been a bit harsh saying I bet they will be closed in a year, but there were several things that just stuck out to me that made me believe that. They were out of wings, the Brix bacon burger was ok but it had fried bacon on it, not good. Then later in the evening when another person wanted to order a burger, they said all they were offering were appetizers. Its tough to make money when half their items they sell arent for sale.

When we there, our waitress came up and told that the main menu for food would be cut off at 10:00 pm, but the appetizers would be served until 11:00. Seems about right.

Of course, everybody is not going to have a positive experience. I can honestly say that I have talked 7 different people that have been there during the BB tournaments (NCAA & Big 12) and all have had a positive experience - food and other wise.

Do you have something against the owners or something? You're just looking to be critical. So, now the bar is crappy/dumb for a hostess not recognizing a couple of NBA players. And if they did, are they supposed to kick out non-NBA players to make room?

Seriously, if you hate it so much, then don't go back. I just don't want all you negative nancies ruining other people's opinions of it on this board by being unduly harsh.

Wow....I had no idea this was the "If you dont have anything nice to say, dont say anything at all forum." I have nothing against the owner at all. Dont know him from Adam, although I have heard he is a good guy. All I was saying is that the apps that we had werent very good. I know its a sports bar and not gourmet food, but they could have been better. I am not even saying I wont go back, I probably will. Next time maybe they will have the chicken wings and I will give them a shot. The tvs are good and the $10 buckets are a good deal as well. And yes, if NBA players do come in then in my personal opinion they should do everything to accomodate them, but I do realize that a 20 year old hostess would not recognize most pro athletes, just more unfortunate than anything I guess. All I did was give feedback of my one experience at Brix and like I said yes I will probably go back and give it another shot.

Wow....I had no idea this was the "If you dont have anything nice to say, dont say anything at all forum." I have nothing against the owner at all. Dont know him from Adam, although I have heard he is a good guy. All I was saying is that the apps that we had werent very good. I know its a sports bar and not gourmet food, but they could have been better. I am not even saying I wont go back, I probably will. Next time maybe they will have the chicken wings and I will give them a shot. The tvs are good and the $10 buckets are a good deal as well. And yes, if NBA players do come in then in my personal opinion they should do everything to accomodate them, but I do realize that a 20 year old hostess would not recognize most pro athletes, just more unfortunate than anything I guess. All I did was give feedback of my one experience at Brix and like I said yes I will probably go back and give it another shot.

Was that yesterday afternoon (w the NBA players)? I happened to be standing up front waiting on a seat, when a guy was talking to manager and was "like we are going to spend a lot of money" - the manager told him they were full & couldn't kick anybody off a table to accomodate them. The guy talking was not a player but somebody who was trying to set something up. This was in the middle of the 1st half of the OSU game, tough time to try and get a seat. LOL. Just wondering if that was the same situation you were speaking of.

No, it was Thursday night.

No, it was Thursday night.

OU played on Thursday night.

I think the place looks really nice. I haven't tried any of the food, only adult beverages. The only complaint that I have is that the bar area is way too small.

OU played on Thursday night.

Yes, I know that. We were there for the OU game and a couple Jazz players came in that night, the night before Friday when they played the Thunder. I never said we saw the players on Friday when the OSU game was.

Yes, I know that. We were there for the OU game and a couple Jazz players came in that night, the night before Friday when they played the Thunder. I never said we saw the players on Friday when the OSU game was.

Point being, getting a seat during the OU game that evening would have been just as difficult as getting one during the OSU game the next day. Am I wrong?

Point being, getting a seat during the OU game that evening would have been just as difficult as getting one during the OSU game the next day. Am I wrong?

It was a 45min-hour wait to get a seat during the OSU game on Friday. I had to go elsewhere.

Come join the fun Saturday Night at BRiX! Starting at 10:00 pm we will be hosting a Karaoke Nights with NFL great Tommy Harris! We are also expecting other guests such as former OU Sooners Jammal Brown & Mark Clayton. Make sure you come early to find a good seat to enjoy the great food, beer buckets and what should be a very entertaining show!

Has anyone been in the last couple months? Was thinking of giving it a shot tonight.

I was there a few months back. Nice atmosphere, appetizers weren't great. I'll be back.

I like it. When we ordered off the menu, the food was good. Haven't tried the appetizers.

I went there the other night after leaving the Thunder/Bobcats game. I like that place ALOT!! Well... from what we have to choose from, for a Sports Bar in OKC anyways. Their food and appetizers are awesome!! Try the Southwestern Egg Rolls... Mmmmmm. It makes my mouth water thinking of them!! Unlike most sports bars in OKC, they actually play the audio from the game (until all games are over for the night, then they play music) I definitely recommend it to everyone.

I just saw a building permit for a 19787sf restaurant remodel at 27 E sheridan. Only $90,000.00. Anyone know what is going on there?

That's Brix: BRiX Restaurant + Sports Lounge (http://www.brixokc.com/)

The permit is just a remodel of the existing restaurant.

Thanks Pete. I was not sure if Brix was going out and someone else coming in or not.

I'm assuming it's just a Brix remodel because it's not that much money and there hasn't been anything submitted to the Bricktown Design Review Committee.

If there is a change of signage or anything like that, it usually has to come before design review.

Good news if its a remodel of the dining area. It never seemed to be a good layout. If you werent in those loungers the sports viewing wasnt as great.

I'm assuming it's just a Brix remodel because it's not that much money and there hasn't been anything submitted to the Bricktown Design Review Committee.

If there is a change of signage or anything like that, it usually has to come before design review.

They could technically change the sign faces/text without Bricktown approval... If they even went to the Committee in the first place. A building permit doesn't have to list the sign work, and many sign contractors feel free to skip the permit process alltogether.

Side tidbit - the Brix sign is wrong. The Committee approved a smaller sign, in appearance. The drawing submitted showed the sign fitting below the 2nd floor windows and above the door, but when built to the dimensions as approved, the sign goes above the window ledges and looks awkward. Their Photoshop person obviously didn't care about scale.

I spent a few days on that one when I first started as staff to the Committee... went out, measured, etc., but since they were approved with measurements, I couldn't reject it. Caught between a rock and a hard place I guess. I'll admit I was very blunt with them about how much I'd review their signs when they applied for signs on the back of the building. :)