I have to agree with the above. Although I wasn't there physically, my hubby took a co-worker out to dinner and asked if I wanted him to bring me something.. never one to turn down food, I asked him to order the catfish.

When he came home, I was so surprised when I opened the container... I thought he had brought me his leftovers because the portions were so small! I'm used to huge pieces of catfish, tons of curly fries (I had planned to share them with the kids.. that's usually how much they give and we always have a lot left over). But no, this is what they put in a to go box.. approx 6 fries.... no more curly fries.. soggy, thick potato wedges yuk and fried okra ( like Metro said, no flavor whatsoever) and a few pieces of catfish ( which made me nauseated in the middle of the night - pretty greasy) he told me catfish wasn't on the menu anymore and they happened to have some because so many people had complained. That's one of the reasons we went there to begin with!

I realize take out is never as good as eating it piping hot at the table but still.. I was really disappointed in the portion size, quality, and taste. What a bummer, I used to love to go there.

On a good note, hubby says the beer tastes better now.

I went there last night with some friends who were in from chicago. Overall the staff was decent but the food was lacking. Two guys got chicken fried steaks and they both said they had better and worse, my girlfriend and another girl got chicken strips and they didnt finish either of theirs and complained about how bland it was. I got a chili cheese burger and it was pretty bland too.

But on a good note we went out looking for bar food after the game and we got bar food. -but a little salt and pepper would go a long ways.

On a more positive note everyone really liked the beers that they brew in house.

It's really sad that they couldn't have kept the old menu.. I mean it was working for them... at least everytime we went the place was extremely packed ... last night, at dinnertime the place was pretty empty according to my husband.

I hope they get the hint and try to bring back some of the things that made them so popular... the seasoned curly fries and the catfish are two things I would like to be returned in their original recipes.

UPDATE.....

The Brewery for whatever reason has slowly added music back upstairs. They started out having Aaron Newman play a few acoustic sets then added a few other local acoustic shows, including Aranda. These have been free so far. This Friday they are bringing full bands back upstairs, starting with Lemma. Not sure if there will be a cover or not. Shouldn't be.

OU game will of course be on the big screens upstairs beforehand. If you go, stick around and show them we want live music back.

I will be there for sure.

Well they decided once again to can live music. The atmosphere up there was weird anyway. All those banquet tables and no stage...weird. It's still sad - great location and space.

Years ago, when I used to perform at Comedy Corner in Bricktown I had joke involving the Bricktown Brewery. At the time the Bricktown Brewery was owned and managed by a guy named Jester and basically the joke revolved around the old idea that your name was based on your trade -like the baker was someone named Baker, and the guy refining your wheat was named Miller, etc, etc.

My comment was that this situation was ALMOST true in Bricktown. The Comedy Corner comedy club was owned by Shirley Bynam but I punned her name to where it sounded like Bind-em.

So here's the joke: "Bricktown is almost like 'your name is your trade' except it's one business off. For instance the person in the book binding business is named Singer which would be a great name if you owned a karaoke bar but the owner of the karaoke bar is named Brewer (Jim) which would be a great name if you owned the Bricktown Brewery but the owner of the Brewery is named Jester, which would be a great name if you owned a comedy club but the owner of the comedy club is named Bind-em, which if you were in the book binding business..."

Years ago, when I used to perform at Comedy Corner in Bricktown I had joke involving the Bricktown Brewery. At the time the Bricktown Brewery was owned and managed by a guy named Jester and basically the joke revolved around the old idea that your name was based on your trade -like the baker was someone named Baker, and the guy refining your wheat was named Miller, etc, etc.

My comment was that this situation was ALMOST true in Bricktown. The Comedy Corner comedy club was owned by Shirley Bynam but I punned her name to where it sounded like Bind-em.

So here's the joke: "Bricktown is almost like 'your name is your trade' except it's one business off. For instance the person in the book binding business is named Singer which would be a great name if you owned a karaoke bar but the owner of the karaoke bar is named Brewer (Jim) which would be a great name if you owned the Bricktown Brewery but the owner of the Brewery is named Jester, which would be a great name if you owned a comedy club but the owner of the comedy club is named Bind-em, which if you were in the book binding business..."

So is your joke why the Comedy Club closed down?

I kid, I kid......

ouch

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The building that houses the Bricktown Brewery has sold for $1.2 million to a group of investors led by Jimmy’s Egg restaurant chain founder Loc Van Le.

http://journalrecord.com/2011/03/22/bricktown-brewery-building-sells-for-1-2m-real-estate/
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Very interesting...Wonder how this will play out

I guess they could take the 2nd floor but they might as well use it all for something else since the brewery is just a shell of what it used to be

Yeah. There's no point in it remaining in its current state.

There food is still pretty good, but interested to see what they'll do.

Honestly the food was never that great in the last year I went there. You can get a burger and fries anywhere. Or chicken strips or whatever typical bar food you want. Coach's is better and cheaper honestly. They took out anything noteworthy about their business model and turned it into another bland Bricktown restaurant because they were more interested in chasing catering dollars. I went to a few political watch parties and fundraiser events upstairs and honestly, there are many better catering venues..

The Brewery is staying and the new owners are going to renovate the building and restaurant interior.

Here's hoping they bring back the live music.

Was thinking more about it, and honestly, Jimmy's Egg has better food than the Brewery (and so cheap!).

I wish they'd do something a little less traditional than Jimmy's Egg. Chicago has some great breakfast restaurants. Milk and Honey is one of my favorites, and Yolk is another decent one. I was thinking of suggesting something like that for the LEVEL restaurant.

Here's hoping they bring back the live music.

Was thinking more about it, and honestly, Jimmy's Egg has better food that the Brewery (and so cheap!).

What I was thinking...Their beer isn't that great and their food isn't good enough to want to go there any more...the upstairs is what made the brewery as far as I am concerned

I would absolutely kill for a chicken fried steak and an omelet from Jimmy's Egg right now. It's not going to be my first meal back on American soil or anything, but it is up there.

The Brewery's menu however is even loss notable than Swedish food, except for meatballs at IKEA of course :-)

Some of the same people that used to own the bricktown brewry also own jimmy's egg, so I imagine it was just shifting ownership around a little. Sounds like someone wanted out.

I am sure these new owners will do what all Bricktown property owners do. Buy a property, start their squatting for a year or two, list it with a realtor, try to make a profit.

Bricktown is so predictable these days.

When will Bricktown offer up something that is shocking and surprising?

The ACM was the last big shocking surprising news for Bricktown, and that has been over 2 years ago.

I am sure these new owners will do what all Bricktown property owners do. Buy a property, start their squatting for a year or two, list it with a realtor, try to make a profit.

Bricktown is so predictable these days.

When will Bricktown offer up something that is shocking and surprising?

The ACM was the last big shocking surprising news for Bricktown, and that has been over 2 years ago.

Read my above post. That isn't likely to happen. Several of the investors that own jimmy's egg also had an interest in the brewery before the sale. So this really isn't that big of story.

Read my above post. That isn't likely to happen. Several of the investors that own jimmy's egg also had an interest in the brewery before the sale. So this really isn't that big of story.

You said it not me.

I am sure these new owners will do what all Bricktown property owners do. Buy a property, start their squatting for a year or two, list it with a realtor, try to make a profit.

Bricktown is so predictable these days.

When will Bricktown offer up something that is shocking and surprising?

The ACM was the last big shocking surprising news for Bricktown, and that has been over 2 years ago.

Well, it was shocking when the Brewer brothers actually got some new tenants for the space opposite of Maker's. Or the space formerly known as Maker's. Also the space opposite where Bourbon Street is going out of business I believe. Or the space opposite where... ah nevermind. lol

There is quite a bit the family has been involved in over the years..

Coca Coca Bricktown Event Center and the property the office is in next door, Club Allbee property, ACM Performance Lab property, The new Purple Martini property, The Wormy Dog property, The Melting Pot property, The Mantel property, Americas Pub property, Tapwerks property, Zios property, Harding and Shelton Office property, Biting Sow property, Haunted Warehouse/Peachwave property, O'Briens/Sammys property, Sante Fe Train Depot/Pinkitzel property, and numerous parking lot properties that were previously dirt.

I wish they'd do something a little less traditional than Jimmy's Egg. Chicago has some great breakfast restaurants. Milk and Honey is one of my favorites, and Yolk is another decent one. I was thinking of suggesting something like that for the LEVEL restaurant.

Gee there is an OKC-based restaurant that stepped up and invested in the ol' hometown and people would rather see something from out-of-state instead.

A Jimmy's egg would be fine with me in Bricktown.

Keep OKC money in OKC!!!

Gee there is an OKC-based restaurant that stepped up and invested in the ol' hometown and people would rather see something from out-of-state instead.

A Jimmy's egg would be fine with me in Bricktown.

Keep OKC money in OKC!!!

No, the restaurants I referenced aren't chains. My suggestion wasn't that a restaurant from Chicago open here, but rather that a local restauranteur come up with a breakfast concept that's a little more unique than Jimmy's Egg. I think it would do very well. That's all.

OK I understand now.

They could open up a jimmy's egg with fancier fixtures.

Jimmy's Egg is very good, would be a great addition to Bricktown...

OK I understand now.

They could open up a jimmy's egg with fancier fixtures.

Have you seen their new one in Moore?? I mean that is swanky...

(lol)

OK I understand now.

They could open up a jimmy's egg with fancier fixtures.

No, they could open up a restaurant with a more interesting menu. Decor is not so important to me.

http://www.milkandhoneycafe.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=43

http://www.yolk-online.com/menu/yolk_menu.pdf

No, they could open up a restaurant with a more interesting menu. Decor is not so important to me.

http://www.milkandhoneycafe.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=43

http://www.yolk-online.com/menu/yolk_menu.pdf

While you are at it check out Snooze in Denver.
www.snoozeeatery.com

While you are at it check out Snooze in Denver.
www.snoozeeatery.com

Another good example where I have eaten several times for breakfast:

http://www.hugosrestaurant.com/menu/breakfast

http://www.hugosrestaurant.com/menu/breakfast-ala-carte

Has there been an announcement regarding the opening of a Jimmy's Egg? As far as I can tell, the Brewery ownership group was shuffled a little, but nothing more. Is the Brewery closing?

You guys are doing a great job of making Bricktown restaurants look quite boring!

Keep reminding me why I never visit Bricktown anymore, Thanks.

I have been to a Jimmy's Egg only one time and it was shortly after they opened the one at 16th and North May. We sat at a counter like in a diner and watched the cooks prepare meals and watched the cockroaches roaming over the bread that was supposedly homemade.

Man, we do have a lot of debbie downers on Bricktown restaurants on here! Although I do believe that the best food is in Lower Bricktown. I for one hope that the Bricktown Brewery does not close. I love the come and go stand around atmosphere that the upstairs of the Brewery Brings. Which poses this question: Why has Bricktown not utilized much of its upper floors on its buildings for business, or maybe I am just speaking of the Spaghetti Warehouse building..?

Another good example where I have eaten several times for breakfast:

http://www.hugosrestaurant.com/menu/breakfast

http://www.hugosrestaurant.com/menu/breakfast-ala-carte

Bacon and Eggs for $11? Pretty proud of their food.

While you are at it check out Snooze in Denver.
www.snoozeeatery.com

oh man, that place is great! all the different varieties of pancakes are awesome... only had it once, but i recommend it to everyone i know who travels to denver.

Bacon and Eggs for $11? Pretty proud of their food.

Keep in mind that's on Santa Monica Blvd in LA. Normal prices for that area.

Jimmy's Egg. Last time I was in OKC, I went to the one on Macarthur, NW Expressway (just north of there) --- pitiful --- the only decent thing was the coffee, and I'm not all that picky. Spoiled ingredients for the omelet... which itself tasted like a 3 day old catfish fry, it all was sick. I paid for the coffee.

While you are at it check out Snooze in Denver.
www.snoozeeatery.com

One of our favorite breakfast places...though the wait is always at least an hour.

I am sure Jimmy's awful food as reported here is the reason you have to wait in line at the two I go to. It is so awful they keep opening restaurants with people waiting in line to get in. Must be good business to serve putrid food.

I am sure Jimmy's awful food as reported here is the reason you have to wait in line at the two I go to. It is so awful they keep opening restaurants with people waiting in line to get in. Must be good business to serve putrid food.

In Oklahoma City, yes, it can be good business to serve putrid food.

In Oklahoma City, yes, it can be good business to serve putrid food.

LOL. Bad taste must be spreading. They now are in 4 states with 5 in Wichita alone. The one I went to in Wichita was packed. Guess Kansans have no taste either.

Yeah. There's no point in it remaining in its current state.

Actually, went this weekend and it was awesome!!!

Went last weekend and had a really good burger, some awesome french fries, tasty beers. They remodeled the bar area and it looks and feels great. I used to be embarrassed of that place, but now I would go so far as to recommend it to out-of-town friends.

The Bricktown Brewery has had a major overhaul. The dining room is updated, the bar is completely reconfigured and has an outstanding feel to it. All-new menu (have only eaten a couple of dishes, but what I had was good). There is a major focus on Oklahoma-grown product on the menu. The beers have been reworked and re-branded. Also, they aren't afraid to take on other beers and have upgraded the non-Bricktown Brewery brewed suds, and now have a really nice beer menu, including LOTS of Oklahoma craft brews.

I'd be proud to take anybody in there. They've done a really nice job.

I am glad they changed their menu. The old one was farm slop. IMHO. Now I can give them another try since the few times I was there gave me more and more reason to NOT go back.

Yeah, they've got their mojo back....

Will have to try it out as we all switched to Belle Isle several years ago...Wasn't ever a big fan of their beers but am interested now that they ramped up their selection of non Brewery beer

Will have to try it out as we all switched to Belle Isle several years ago...Wasn't ever a big fan of their beers but am interested now that they ramped up their selection of non Brewery beer

I go to Belle Isle too... considering I work across the street it's handy :)

Will have to try it out as we all switched to Belle Isle several years ago...Wasn't ever a big fan of their beers but am interested now that they ramped up their selection of non Brewery beer

Their beers, I think, are improved. The Kolsch was a nice addition.

I will try it out again. Bricktown Brewery was my very first dining experience in Oklahoma City, and I was not at all impressed at the time. The beer was good; the food was quite disappointing.

BUT, Hobby's Hoagies was my second meal in OKC, and I was so excited about that place that I decided to live right above it downtown!

I think you'll find it to be better this time around, Jayhawk.

Very improved food and decor. Loved the Wednesday chicken special and great happy hour deals. The BBQ pork nachos and sweet potato fries w/pb, bacon & banana chips were amazing. Our group also liked the huge burger and hand breaded chicken tenders. Check it out, Tuesday has free chips & salsa for happy hour!

We have eaten there two times since it has changed hands and both times it was good and terrible...i wont be back

We have eaten there two times since it has changed hands and both times it was good and terrible...i wont be back

"good and terrible"? What in the world does that mean? Surely you can give a little more detail than that if you want to pan something.

That was a nice way of saying it really sucked...

That was a nice way of saying it really sucked...

I'm sorry but that doesn't give one bit of additional information. When you're going to give a bad review you should be able to give some idea about why you think it's bad. You may be justified in what you think but it's impossible to tell from what you've posted.

Not sure if anyone has noticed but the Brewery has really expanded recently.

Just opened in Remington Park, will soon be open at Danforth & Kelly in Edmond and also near opening a Shawnee location at 4845 N. Kickapoo.