Great food, staff and drinks. We have been going here for years. We have never had a bad meal. It is always great and the service is fantastic. read more

Food is very good service is amazing, thank you Cindy for always being the best. I've been coming here for the past 15 years try the Philly cheese steak or cactus shadows pasta read more

I don't write that many reviews but I have say that I LOVE this little place Issac, Danae and the fantastic crew make everyone feel welcome. They have have a varied menu and are very kind to accommodate my gluten and dairy free requirements and the prices are very reasonable. It is a bonus that Steve, the owner makes the rounds to ensure customers are happy and satisfied. If you're in the Cave Creek area give them a try! read more

Brisam's - American Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

Great little pub food joint we look forward to trying again. First time was happy with the food and service. First we tried the pretzel w/ spinach dip which has a slight spice to it. Popping hot and yummy. For entree's we both had burgers. I had cheeseburger with American cheese and fries and side of ranch. The fries were crispy and perfectly fried. Buns on the burgers were super soft. The other one was a blackened burger which has blue cheese on it. It was also cooked perfectly and had a nice flavor. They are big so be prepared to take half home. We will definitely return to try other items on their menu. Give it shot to see if it hits your palette. read more

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This place is amazing. Stop in and and try it. You won't be disappointed. The owner Steve is great and his is great too.

Great local restaurant. While salmon is not on their regular menu it is frequently part of the daily specials. My family makes fun of me because I often call and ask if salmon is part of the specials. Yes I'm a salmon stalker....lol. Well tonight when I called it was winner winner salmon dinner. It's always consistent and very tasty. As for the service staff.... the waitresses are extremely friendly, never write you order down and always get it right!! I will be back again when salmon is one of the daily specials. read more

Brisam's - American Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

We ordered dinner for takeout and it just wasn't good. Tasted like cheap bar food. I got chicken Parmesan, my wife got fish & chips, & both kids got chicken tenders. All 4 of us had the same comment, the food was bland & tasteless. The menu said the fish & chips were the best west of Sheboygan Falls. My wife said they were the worst she's ever had, including reheating frozen fish sticks. My kid is a chicken tender fanatic & he didn't finish his. My dish had zero flavor. read more

I wasn't sure what to think of Brisam's at first. It definitely has a local Cave Creek kind of vibe, laidback and possibly a little hole in the wall. I'm glad we went. The food was really good! I got the mahi tacos and my boyfriend ordered the sausage garlic pizza, substituting sundried tomatoes for mushrooms. We really enjoyed both, but the best part was the appetizer - Cajun shrimp in a spicy oil. Just excellent. Its probably a good thing, but I wish they had included more bread to dip into the oil :) The only complaint was that it seemed a little cramped inside (we sat on the patio instead) and their happy hour prices weren't anything outstanding. If I remember, it was $1 off drinks. Overall very pleasant though, and the service was above par. It seemed like our waitress cared about the restaurant and her customers a lot, which is always nice to see. read more

Brisam's - Mahi Tacos with black beans and rice. Yum! - American Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

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Cindy is awesome! Love the food, the company, and the atmosphere. It is a good time for a local restaurant.

Stumbled across this unassuming restaurant one day and could not be more excited that we did. We came here on a weekday and was surprised to see how busy it was, but we were able to get two seats at the bar. Was quickly greeted by the bartender who took our order and a few regulars who we chatted with for the rest of that visit. We had a few cocktails and a couple of burgers and the food was great. We have probably eaten here 5 times now (and a few more take-outs during quarantine) and have enjoyed every meal. Now...I'm not saying this is 5 star dining...but I am saying this is a neighborhood bar and restaurant and the food is much better than most would expect. The staff is ALWAYS friendly and busting their @ss to keep customers drinks and stomachs full. What a gem...part of me doesn't want to write this review so I can keep this a secret. read more

Absolutely the worst fish and chips ever! They were overcooked yesterday when they were made. Cold and leathery. As for the mussels appetizer cold as well and completely inedible Don't waste your time or money here read more

Fantastic restaurant w delicious food and great service. Try the chicken picatta! Great neighborhood spot!!

The fries are greasy they put hot chicken on a cold salad. That caused the salad to cook. the price of the food is high and to have food prepared like this is terrible. read more

I'll start with the good stuff-- The ballpark pretzel with spinach dip-- so good. It was on the specials board, so not sure how often it's served. The servings were very generous. Our table had the philly sandwich, loaded baked potato, and the killer Mac n cheese. No complaints here, but nothing crazy good. Definitely a spot for locals. The serving staff knew some patrons by first name, gave hugs at the door, etc; great vibe. Our server (I missed her name) was fabulous. Prompt, accurate, and attentive. For the not so good-- The hostess was a bit scatter brained. She forgot menus, made seating tough for my dad with a walker, and didn't seem to be enjoying her job. When we finally asked for menus, she delivered them to the table that had just been seated before us, who had been waiting. An order that wasn't ours was brought to our table by the busser. Nothing huge, but just little things that are noticeable as a patron. The food was nothing to rave about, but good. Front of the house staff just ok, but table service was great. I do want to note that we went the day after Christmas. After time off, it could take the staff a day to get back in their groove. Just giving them benefit of the doubt. read more

Brisam's - American Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

I come here about once a week I love this place! The bartenders always have great service and the server Cindy is my shooting star even when it's just me and not my fiancé she still has the best server skills! I love you Cindy!! I'm sorry I wish the others names! read more

We go here, or get takeout, weekly. Great local spot and really good food. The staff is awesome. Cindy knows everyone that walks in the door and knows their drink order too! The Philly cheesesteaks are delicious. We have a friend that visits from Georgia and she would have that every night she is in town, if she could! Pizza, pasta and the fish fry are all winners. We have never had a bad meal or bad time here. It is a great little place that treats customers well and serves great food. read more

It's open and ready to have you join them! We choose to not go out to eat since March 6th. Well, when we figured it was time to test the water, we decided to go to our great little neighborhood restaurant Brisam's! Food was great as always, service was impeccable (Cindy is our fav) and guess what? We didn't have to wait for a table!!! I'm sure once folks find out its up a running, it's going to be packed as normal, so I encourage you to go now before the crowds hit again! They really need and deserve our support. Let's keep this place open. read more

Kind of a locals joint. My wife and I come here whenever we have a taste for a Philly. They're great. Good beer selection. Support the little guy and stop In for a bite. read more

Owners are the best! Every time we go in they make us feel like I walked into Cheers! They greet you by name know your drinks, after a couple visits, and make you feel at home! Great value for the money and they are grateful for your patronage, which is HUGE in my book read more

It's ok for bar food but service is good more often than not. Although close to us we do not frequent it

We went here in the early evening and there was no wait. It seemed like a place that has its regular customers. The waitress was very friendly and recommended food for us. I got a Hawaiian pizza that was very good!! My husband had a burger. Prices were good and we will be back! read more

This is the definition of a well run restaurant. What else can I say when our waitress, Cindy, memorizes the entire order for drinks and food for 6 picky people, which gets delivered to the table perfectly, and quickly. Speaking of the food, the quality and value is by far the best in the area. The chef who makes the cheesesteak must be from Philly, like I am, because it's up there with Jim's Steaks and Delasandro's in Philly. They even do it with fish! read more

We've been coming here ever since moving to cave creek and love it. Friendly neighborhood dining with great food and friendly service. Prices are good with a good menu! read more

I took a girlfriend to a new restaurant Saturday night & Brisam's was excellent. I don't know why I hadn't been there before. It is hidden in a section near Tutor Time. I had salmon piccata & she had a salad. The portions were generous & delicious. Presentation & cocktails were top notch. We had Page & she was lovely. We got there around 5:30-6 & shortly the place was packed! I will go back either with friends or myself. read more

Place is awesome. I describe it as "upscale American with a casual vibe." Tables are spaced perfectly for intimate setting (I like privacy) but also, there's a friendly feel where you can talk to anyone. I have toddlers (who can be super annoying) and a very picky/snobby father (more annoying). Brisam's handles any combination of family seamlessly. Food? You can pick something different every time and it's a good bet. Husband and I have some staples (spicy chicken, chicken piccata, basil/mozzarella salad, Tuscan pasta, etc). Just go here, you'll be happy ;) Cindy is awesome and there's another waitress with wavy blonde hair that's great too. We're lifers and thankful we have an impressive watering hole so close. read more

Being from Philly, I RARELY order a "Philly" Cheesesteak anywhere else.. Bartender highly recommended it so I gambled. I sure am glad I did! One of the GREATEST sandwiches I've had in a while. My husband also enjoyed his Spicy Chicken Sandwich and we will definitely be back in the future. read more

I call this place the local "Cheers". AWESOME staff and customer service. In addition to the wide variety of food on the menu, they have weekly fish specials that are really tasty. read more

I have to say this is one of my favorite spots to grab a bite. The service is super great! I go in and my wine is brought in seconds, Cindy my server knows what I like and brings it, ive been there a lot with good friends and it is so nice to be treated like family. Love the food but also the service makes me come back again and again!! Thanks Cindy for your great service. read more

Always a great meal at Brisam's! I love their burgers and the philly cheese steak sandwich. Cindy and the others are always on top of things and definitely care about your experience. Now days, we will be doing pick up orders from there, but look forward to our next inside dining experience when the dust settles. read more

Our server was sooooo nice, very prompt, great food, fantastic service! Our server Cindy G. Was the very best! Great servers like this gal are hard to find she's a keeper! Would recommend this place to everyone, nice outdoor patio and dog friendly. Really enjoyed our time there and we will come back!! read more

Food is very good. Unfortunately, the bathroom is disgusting. Server is very complacent when she knows you are always a good tipper .

On a whim we tried Brisam's last night over Cocomo Joe's strictly based on Yelp reviews. So glad we did. It's got a great vibe, great staff and fantastic food. The clam chowder is probably the best I've ever had in Phoenix. My fiance had a spicy chicken sandwich that was top notch, I had the killer mac n cheese, and it was as advertised, killer. Incredibly cheesey and huge portions, I had the rest of it for lunch today. We split chicken strips as an appetizer, they were the only part of the meal that wasn't amazing, but they were still very good. Our server was incredibly attentive (glass of water never got close to half empty and the restaurant was hopping) and friendly, and the host (also assuming the owner) dropped by the table a few times and was very personable. We've lived less than a mile away for nearly a year, and had never even heard of Brisam's, but will certainly be back. read more

Their online menu has been down for months. I found an "old" menu online and ordered from that thinking the prices shouldn't have gone up that much. I ordered a carry out order of 2 Brisam burgers, one cheeseburger, all with fries and ceaser salads. Our bill was $50.00. The burgers were good but the fries were small and the salads were about a cup each. The menu I saw said the burgers were $8.90/each and an additional 3 bucks for each salad. Even at those older prices it wouldn't have been worth it. I like to support local businesses but I won't be going back to Brisams. $16.00 for a burger, 10 fries, and 4 bites of salad is outrageous. read more

The best thing I can say about Brisam's is that it is air-conditioned. No, that was rude. Actually, the service was pretty good. It's pretty beat-up inside and we were seated at a table that had been wiped down but still had crumbs on the table-top and seat. The tables are VERY close together. It was about 5 pm and Happy Hour was in full-swing. Almost every table was seated and the acoustics not so great, so even though DH and I sat catty-corner to one another, it was hard to hear each other. It didn't help that a person of the female persuasion in the bar area was very happy, and for our entire meal made conversation or whinnied laughter at ear-splitting noise level. The good thing, is that the average age of the clientele in the dining room made DH and I feel young and frisky! I ordered the fish tacos with a dinner salad. DH ordered the honey chicken sandwich. DH got a glass of wine, I got ice tea. My ice tea tasted like a hint of old pipes, but it was cold and came with a big ol' lemon wedge, and was okay once you got used to the weird flavor. It would have been nice if server had refilled my glass once, because odd flavor or not, it was really hot and the afternoon sun beats on the front plate glass windows, making it a bit warm in the restaurant, even with the ac at top speed. DH was happy with his wine---served at proper temp, the glass was clean, price acceptable. Our salads were not very interesting and they were a weird combo of old and icky and new and crisp. Half my salad was that big, yucky bitter yellow heart that should be tossed. The other half was fresh green leaves and then those slimy dark green bits that come from a salad left in a bag or bin too long. DH's was the same, excepting he didn't have as much lettuce heart in his. Our salad dressings were good and the amount provided generous. My fish tacos arrived accompanied by a bowl of black beans and "mexican" rice. I could tell the black beans would have been really tasty if they hadn't been so over-salted I choked on my one and only bite. DH tried a bite (he loves black beans) and his comment was; "J***s!" The rice was not memorable. The fish tacos were so overcooked---there was nothing succulent or delicious about them, except the blackening seasoning was quite good. DH said his sandwich was very tasty as far as seasoning and sauces go, but the chicken was overcooked, and this is a man who likes his meat cooked to the point of shoe leather. He said the bun was very good. DH's comment as we left was: "Hey, the food arrived hot". And that is a positive point. It was not an expensive meal. I think if we want a quick, casual meal and we are in the area, why wouldn't we just drive the extra five minutes and go to Heart & Soul? But if I was really, really hungry and for some reason not willing to drive up Cave Creek Road a piece, I'd try Brisam's again, because if you aren't concerned about noise-level or flavor, it does provide a goodly amount of food and acceptable pricing with decent service. read more

I've been out of the area for the past couple of years, and I'm sorry to report after three visits over the last year that Brisam's has gone downhill. It's hard to pinpoint exactly where they lost their way, but somehow the blah interior and mediocre food now seem sub-par instead of "just right" for a neighborhood hole-in-the-wall. There is little else in the immediate vicinity, so if you can't tolerate driving even a few minutes away, it's a reasonable choice. Otherwise if you're looking for a small local restaurant I'd head east on Lone Mountain Road to Uncle Louie's (SE corner of LM & Scottsdale Rd). Or, there's always Cave Creek proper (north) or Desert Ridge (south). In the Desert Ridge area I'd suggest Humble Pie if you're looking for a local place with a similar vibe as the Brisam's of yore. Original review: Brisam's is an unpretentious neighborhood restaurant that delivers consistently on all the things that matter. The food is very good, the service is friendly and prompt, and the atmosphere is comfortable. This is the kind of place where you will find locals returning every week. If you're looking for something healthy and not too heavy, the fish special is always a good bet. The accompanying rice is very tasty, and the vegetables (often asparagus) are well prepared. Other good choices include the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich (surely the best in town) and the Greek salad (which features huge chunks of feta cheese). read more

We live very close by and drive by Brisams literally every day to drop of our kids at school. Honestly, with the local penchant for high end, mediocre food, I always thought that Brisams was just another wannabe high end joint. From the outside, who would have thought it was basically a sports bar. I guess that's the problem I have with Brisams. It's deceiving in that it is a sports bar with typical fare, but not quite a sports bar. If this was the original intent when it was built, it misses the mark pretty severely. If it used to be a mediocre high end restaurant turned sports bar, then I suppose they get a little give on the decor. Simply put, the place doesn't fit the usual sports bar feel....something is missing. The food was good, not great. Atmosphere was lively and plenty of folks dining, even on a Tuesday evening. Clientele seems to be older than we were with a 6 year old. read more

I had to ask the waitress if she owned the place because she was so attentive and caring. She really understood how important service is. She recommended dishes and helped my associate and I choose. And it was spot on. The burger was fantastic and the Philly cheese steak was really good. We started with the spicy spinach dip, which was better than most Mexican places I have been too. The free wi-fi and power sockets will make this a regular for my workday lunches. Over all a great place to grab lunch or an after work drink. They have tv's so good for games. I will be back. read more

Well, I wish I could write a review about the food, drinks, anything, however...we walked in last Friday night close to 7:45pm. We were told there was one party ahead of us who we could see standing inside the restaurant waiting. We moved out of the way and sat outside the front door. My boyfriend took a peek outside on the side patio to see if there was any seating there and he told me it was a smoke fest out there and no way would we want to sit outside and be forced to inhale cigarette smoke at dinner. The people in front of us were seated at an open table. Then another party of 2 walked in behind us and gave their name. Then a party of 7 people walked in and were offered a large corner booth which I had no issue with since it would be silly to sit us there with only 2 of us. We are reasonable people. Then the people said, well you could put some of us at the large table and put some others at another table. I thought, no that's not fair, they had a table and it was plenty big. Then the next thing we see are the 2 people who came in after us walking to a table. We walked inside for 2 reasons. One, there was a patron standing right outside the front door who lit up a cigarette and started smoking right at the front door. Second we wanted to ask the hostess why we weren't seated first. They did not go outside, they were seated inside. She darted away from us and there was an older man in a red shirt who worked there and could clearly see we were not pleased and he looked at the floor and would not look either of us in the eye. We had an issue with that. We looked at each other and said, you know, there are too many good restaurants in Cave Creek and as a new customer, we don't deserve to be mis-treated even before we could be seated. We figured this was the beginning of a bad experience at a new place and felt it was going to get worse before it got better. For those of you who have never been here, it's loud inside, crazy loud. I got a bad vibe about cleanliness and frankly had no issue leaving this place and will never, ever go back! We drove to El Encanto up in Cave Creek for some Mexican food, grabbed a drink at the bar, were seated at a beautiful table outside all within 10 minutes of arriving there and they were BUSY! We had a fantastic evening and I'm glad we blew off Brisams like they blew us off. read more

We went here because my companion lives in Cave Creek, and I thought we'd try it. The restaurant and decor reminds me of a small-town kind of place, you know, kind of "homey." Paige was our server. I asked her if the bartender could make a french martini. (Not all places have the ingredients.) She asked him, and said he could. Perfecto! We asked for suggestions as to what was good. She gave her opinion and we selected the whiskey penne pasta blackened and jambalaya blackened. YUMMMMM!! Both were cooked and flavored just the way we liked it with the right mix of ingredients. We saw a gentleman going from table to table greeting and talking with his guests. I asked Paige if he was the owner. Yes, was the response. When he stopped by our table, I told him how great the food was. He sat down and we talked at length. A very, very friendly person, just what one would expect in a small-town kind of place. Paige is very efficient and friendly, and we enjoyed having her as our server. Would I go back? Absolutely!! read more

We enjoyed our lunch there. The chicken Marsala and Tuscan bow tie pasta were great. Cindy, our waitress was great. There were more things on the menu that looked appetizing also, when at most restaurants I only find a select few items I would like. read more