Brix And Bones in Norwich

This was to be a special meal to celebrate. We had seen good reviews and knew it would be expensive but if the quality was there then it seemed like it would be worth it. We got there as it opened in the evening and received a warm welcome. The service was very good throughout. For most of our meal we were the only people in the place. We had starters and these were excellent. Lovely flavours. Well cooked. Really good oysters and mussels and hake. Then it went down hill. There was nothing special about the meat except for the price. The cabbage side was lovely. The meat and the mustard mash lacked seasoning and flavour and were nearly cold because they had been put on cold plates. The steak had been sliced which also helped lose heat. We had a bottle of wine. At £60 it was one of the cheapest bottles available. It was decent wine, but not worth the money. The desserts were also disappointing. Again, they lacked flavour. The bill was a genuine shock. At £280 for 2 it was about £100 more than expected based on eating out in similar places. I guess it was partly our fault. We should have inspected the prices more closely. But the prices are not always prominent and can be hard to find. If you deduct the compulsory service charge then half the bill was the wine and the steak. Overall it was a very expensive and disappointing experience. Which is a shame because the place has atmosphere even when empty. The style of cooking suggests the food should be lovely and hot, coming off sizzling embers, but this did not happen for us.

Fantastic food, great atmosphere and fabulous service! A repeat visit for us and still fabulous. Wonderful wine recommendation from the owner which we really enjoyed. Perfect food. Serious food heaven - the joy of the mix of pickles with the charcuterie, the crunch loaf and the moules as a starter was exceptional. We had a rump medium rare for main- beautifully cooked and served and the sides make the whole meal exceptional. My favourite place to eat in Norwich. A real treat Thank you!

Style over substance! Not sure about eating with four fridges displaying the meat! The explains of the steaks was vague and each member of staff conflicted the others! Plates were cold, so when the meat and sides came it went cold very quickly! Steak not seasoned. Cabbage side served cold? Confusing??? Too many flavours in the sides to go with the steaks and no advice on what would compliment the meat. Over priced for very average food

Visiting Norwich for a few days and found this wonderful place. Steak and pork loin cooked to perfection. Fantastic starters and sides. Great staff. Wish we lived closer and could revisit. Highly recommended.

5 Star loveliness Walk into this stylish, cosy hotspot to be charmed by the decor and fabulous team. I love good food/wine (and all of it) but my family doesn't eat red meat, we were blown away. Steak cooked to perfection and I only eat blue. Now an oyster convert I still feel I wouldn't go elsewhere for them. The sides are both soul food with the artichokes and inspiring with other vegetables. The hake was crazy good, the plaice both plentiful and moreish. Fab wine from Norfolk too. What I loved was the mix of couples, singles and families. A diamond in Norwich's rich restaurant smorgasbord. Go or you'll miss out.

The booking process is frustrating that if they have space you still have to book on the app and the site isn’t completely formatted kindly for mobiles, but we did it anyway. The restaurant is beautiful, the staff look the part. £7 for sprouts on side is steep when everyone is getting rid of them just after Xmas. The prime rib we chose was £12/100g and the smallest weight was 580g, which is enough for two but if you don’t want the same thing, this was the smallest quantity you could buy. Cocktails were lovely, I especially liked their version of an espresso martini. Little disappointed that the tables either side of us got two complementary Norfolk Crust loaves to take home with their bill, alas we did not, not sure why, but perhaps be more discreet handing out freebies if it’s not for everyone. I’d go back again but at circa £100/head probably more a special night out, I’m still a big fan of Prime’s steak even more so since they moved out of the upstairs of the Edith Cavelle.

VIBES We came in on a Friday and sat at the bar (we did have a reservation, so I'm not sure if they take walk-ins, but you definitely could try). I'd recommend sitting at any of the four to six seats on the left side of the bar to get a view of the chefs working in the kitchen. But anywhere along the bar looked great. The tables behind us looked fine and I think some of them have views out the second floor windows. But overall the place was dimly lit, but not so dim you can't see. And it had a cozy, intimate feel to it. Great for romantic nights out or dinner for four. They can accommodate bigger tables, I'm sure, but it seems best suited for 2 to 4 tops. STAFF Our main server (whose name I've forgotten - SORRY - but I'm fairly certain she said she was from Colchester area which is where my wife has family) -- anyway, she was great. Very friendly and willing to answer any questions we had about anything. She also made my Old Fashioned which was delicious and then walked me through the wine as I was trying to find something that would pair with dinner. We also had several other servers and/or chefs deliver food or pass by that we chatted with who were also friendly and available to answer anything with enthusiasm and knowledge But, everyone we had contact with was fantastic. FOOD (but not the beef, yet) & WINE For one of our starters we had the Black Battered Hake with Mushy Pea Emulsion, and Vinegar Chips from their current 12/2023 menu. The hake was outstanding with a nice, vinegary crunch from the chips. Not an overwhelming size but not so small that you felt you were being underserved. We also had a beet marinated salmon special, which had dollops of a savory, but mild white sauce which of course I cannot recall for our starters. The salmon was extremely tender but not mushy. And you only had a hint of the beet flavor and more of the beet color in the salmon. (I don't even like beets). For her main, my wife had the Pork Chop, Brix Tonkatsu, Katsobushi which came with a small of cup of sauce that is reminiscent of a savory BBQ sauce with the lightest touch of heat on it. We asked to take an extra potion of sauce home. And two people could share the chop, to be honest. It was a very generous portion. And I just nibbled a piece of the leftovers yesterday (48 hours lafter) and it was still so tender. We also had a side dish of brussel sprouts with a n'djua bread crumb topping and there was another element that I have forgotten (sorry, I'm the worst). But it was also a very nice portion but not overwhelming. And also delicious. Big surprise. They have a small but well curated "by the glass" wine collection as well as a number of bottles available. And you can taste anything that is open to help guide your selection. Obviously, most by the bottle options won't be available for tasting unless one happens to be open. THE BEEF There are two large blackboards hanging over the bar. Each had a separate cow with info on where it was sourced. The various cuts were listed -- ribeye, filet, rump, picanha, sirloin, etc -- and each had the price per 100g and the weights of each cut available. And once you ordered your cut they crossed it off the board (quite mysteriously if you're not paying attention). Apparently, they butcher the animal (that day?) and then weigh and list the cuts and that's what's on offer for the day. But it's literally one cut, so once you order it's gone for the day, so if you want the widest selection, I would get their early versus late. I had the picanha (260g) which was plenty for me. I had read other reviews (and then experienced) that said the beef may sometimes come to you a little lighter than you ordered. For example, I asked for medium rare but it was more rare than medium rare. So I would either have that conversation with your server or order one level up. i.e. order medium if you want medium rare, for example. I chose to eat it as presented and it was still excellent. Fantastic flavor with a beautiful sear on it. I know a few people have complained about the meat coming pre-sliced from the kitchen but I prefer that they slice it. A good chef (like these folks) will cut it properly against the grain to ensure that it's tender and not chewy. If you don't know what you're doing and cut your beef incorrectly you can sabotage your own meal. But the beef is the superstar of the restaurant and there's a reason why. TL;DR Will absolutely be going back the next time we're through. Highly recommend.

Succulent, spectacular food, in a unique and visually appealing setting. The steaks are the obvious choices, but we had the mutton and the pork chop dishes with some amazing accompaniments after fantastic starters, and the food was incredible. It was so flavoursome, expertly cooked and beautifully presented. This place is different and delicious

A really disappointing experience. After hearing so many good reviews, we decided to give this place a try for my partners birthday meal, however we left feeling totally ripped off. We shared a selection of starters including the muscles which were served In a bowl on a plate of pebbles - why? No empty dish was given for the shells or anything to clean your hands with as muscles are usually served. The Mutton tacos where the highlight but incredibly small. My partner ordered a 570g ribeye for a price of £57. Unfortunately when it arrived half the plate was fat some parts of which had not been cooked fully and it was served already sliced. This price was just for the steak, nothing to accompany it unless you paid extra for sides and sauces. We also ordered the seabass which was served whole with the head still on and a sauce on top of the skin, so unfortunately the sauce was completely lost as I had to pull all the skin off to get to the fish itself. The sides were very under whelming for £6 each - 4 carrots, still hard! We had no alcohol and my partner ordered a diet coke - £3 and served in a small tall glass with so much ice. I watched the barmaid pour it from a can and then put the rest behind the bar. My partner raised the issue about the steak to the waiter when our plates were cleared. He was seen to talk to the chef, but then nothing was done. We decided against desserts as we were already disappointed and thank goodness as our bill was £156 and a service charge had been added, bit of a joke really. The whole experience was really disappointing and I couldn't help but feel the place was very pretencious which made me feel uncomfortable.

Settled for this one as couldn't get into the L'Hexigon and so pleased as this was an amazing experience, dining at its best. Ambience interesting with an industrial style interior with open plan kitchens providing chefs theatre. Both meat and Fish available with emphasis on sharing. We opted for the 105 day old ribeye although wish we went for the whole John Dory perhaps next visit. Food was exceptional. This is a small very professionally run restaurants with only 32 covers which we thoroughly enjoyed and wouldn't hesitate to recommend

Been wanting to visit here for some time as we have heard such great things and true to what we had been told this place was totally amazing. We had the 106day matured sirloin and the rib eye and it was some of the best steak I’ve had anywhere in the world. We also enjoyed a nice bottle of Napa Valley cabsav which complemented the meat perfectly. The deserts were equally as nice opting for the bone marrow doughnuts and a sorbet. This place isn’t the cheapest but you get what you pay for.. Cannot wait to visit again.

My wife and I ate here with friends and had a fantastic meal in a great environment. The format is fun, but the food is serious. We had a combination of prime rib and sirloin. Both of which from half an Aberdeen Angus cow that had been hung for 99 days. It was delivered perfectly cooked and sliced ready for sharing. I’ve eaten in some amazing restaurants in my time, but this sirloin was hands down the most outstanding piece of beef I’ve ever had. I mean seriously, it was stunning. Smokey, gamey, earthy. The prime rob was equally stunning. Unlike other steak restaurants I’ve eaten at, the sides were equally lovely - sprouting broccoli, coffee carrots, and mustard mash. A lovely bottle of Primitivo opened with what I can only describe as a twist of flare by our waiter Jackson, rounded off a superb evening. The only slight negative was being rushed from our table before desert to make space for the next sitting - but to be fair we had two hours. Well worth a visit.

Holy mother of god, this place is good! Superb, had a family get together here last night. Ched and the rest of the waiting team were brilliant, advising us on what to get, led to an absolutely fantastic meal, sharing the turbot and prime rib between us. The wine was great too! As others have said it isn’t cheap, but equally well worth the cost. Long may the place continue!

Expected this to be expensive - so no surprises. We were looking for an intimate setting for our anniversary with good good and we were not disappointed. Well received on arrival with friendly and knowledgeable staff, well trained in the restaurants offerings from the food to the extensive wine list. We had the soda bread, mutton tacos and burnt onion starters. The soda bread is amazing. We were divided on the tacos - I wasn’t so keen but my partner loved them, the burnt onions were odd - we were both unsure about that one. The onions tasted lovely - but the green accompaniment was lest tasty. We had the the rump (charolais) 85 day aged cooked medium rare. It was super tasty. Hash brown, carrot and corn sides. The carrots were fabulous. Properly cooked and very tasty. The hash browns are enormous- made from riced potatoes- I felt these could be improved on as they looked great but lacked taste. The corn was fabulous - great taste but I think more thought could go into how it’s served to make it easier to eat. We had chimichuri and beef fat Mayo. Chimichuri was the best - can’t say either of us enjoyed the Mayo. We had the doughnut and the frangipani for desserts. Both were super delicious and worth saving a bit of space for. In all we loved it and would be back. Improvements- the toilets should be more fitting to the restaurant- broken seats, flowing cisterns and messy floors aren’t attractive. For somewhere like this you should be greeted with the chefs amuse Bouche. Maybe serve the meat on a wooden block? Very busy on a Thursday night - recommend earlier sitting if you want the full choice of cuts - as the available cuts are chosen they are wiped from the availability board. But busy means it’s good!!! Enjoy.

First visit to B&B and will definitely not be the last . We were welcomed as we walked in and time and care was taken to ensure we knew how to order. The team could not do enough for us . As for the food ? Just one word needed here. “Sensational “ We cannot wait to come back and thank you to all .

We arrived a little bit early so had a drink at the bar where we could watch the chefs working over open fires. We went to our table & the staff went through the menu with a fine tooth comb. There are things on the...

Immaculate, fabulous, unequalled! I’d wanted to visit Brix and Bones after visiting sister venues Gonzos and the roof terrace bar. It did not disappoint. Great vibe, wonderful serving staff , fabulous - beyond amazing food. Just loved it!

We made a last minute booking after a bad start at another restaurant, but what a find instead! This isn't the biggest restaurant, nor the cheapest but the food is amazing and is certainly worth it! Can't wait to come back.

Wanted to try this restaurant for a while. Meant to go with friends but new strain of COVID hit them. We took the stairs up to first floor and entered a quaint and curiously laid out restaurant. We had a nice table by the window...

It’s a top quality restaurant with a thoughtfully put together menu, excellent quality food/ cooking and superb service. People complaining about the service charge… well, they only add 10%, so we topped that up. It’s extremely hard work running a place like this… better to...

Another failed attempt at establishing something half decent. Customer service was good and energetic. Scummy Entrance. I was actually surprised not to see a homeless man sleeping on the stairs.. Little over priced for what you get, but the meat tasted ok. Looked tidy inside,...

Fabulous food and a delightful experience. We visited here on our last night in Norwich. One of the best meals we have ever had. We shared the onions to start, and watching them cook and prepare this was impressive. The taste was wonderful. A 500...

Really tasty food and great service! Steak cooked perfectly!!! And the bone marrow donut….. OMG, don’t even get me started. I’d have eaten 10 of them if my husband had let me. If we’re ever back in Norwich, we’d go here again :-)

Lovely experience all round. I was really looking forward to eating here with my husband for my birthday celebration having heard very good things about the food. We were not disappointed. We were greeted on arrival and served throughout the evening by very attentive, lovely...

Looking for a new business meeting venue to try out I was somewhat surprised to see that although there was a sample menu with a limited number of dishes on offer with the promise of specials that there were no obvious details for the steaks.All...

Very expensive for a piece of steak that I didn't even get to cut up myself, some roast potatoes and some rock hard vegetables. It was very disappointing to find that when we arrived for our booking, there were only a few steaks left to...

Once again outstanding meal. Great team, nothing too much trouble. Oysters, charcuterie, pork and steak all beautifully prepared and presented. Thank you !

Probably one of the best meals I've had anywhere, and I've had a few! Staff- brilliant, knowledgeable, friendly. I'm deaf and also have a fish/seafood allergy about which I had notified the restaurant in advance. Upon arrival, I was given a menu noting which dishes...

The vibe of the place is awesome and our server was great. The first issue we had was that you can’t have your own individual steaks - unless you want a £75 20oz to yourself. Me and my partner have our steaks cooked differently, I’m...

If your looking for a steak you can't find anywhere else, if you have a hankering for a really sustainable fresh fish, if you want to be entertained by the open fire kitchen then Brix and Bones is for you. This restaurant tucked away above...

Chose this restaurant for a birthday meal. Started with a cocktail in the strange but brilliant Gonzo's on the ground floor. On entering Brix & Bones we were immediately acknowledged and then hosted by the excellent Marianne who explained the menus clearly. We were sat...

Fantastic people doing wonderful things to create a unique experience. Great meal tonight with a friend, knowledgeable and enthusiastic service with a clear passion.

We excitedly arrived 10 mins early for a 9pm birthday meal and were told to get a drink on the roof terrace (in the rain) while they get our table ready. After a lovely half pint of rain water, we were escorted to our high...

We had friends recommend this restaurant. Fpur of us went including our two sons , 16 and 19. We had not prepared ourselves that is was based on sharing so that was a bit confusing but the team were great in recommendations re portion size...

Arrived for dinner 10minutes early & the door was locked, eventually were greeted by some nice friendly staff, restaurant was nice inside and had been looking forward to eating here for weeks. We had two nibbles, a 350g steak, mashed potato (tiny portion) and cauliflower...

I can not speak highly enough of this restaurant. We had a truly magnificent meal with the exquisite flavours, quality ingredients and professional service, combining to create an impressive combination and a top-class dining experience. We had a six pm booking for three on Saturday...

Had an absolutely faultless experience at Brix and Bones on NYE 2022. Service was outstanding and staff were clearly extremely knowledge and passionate about the food. The menu was very thoughtfully put together and we appreciate the nose to tail approach. We ordered mutton tacos...

Yet another fabulous dinner at Brix and Bones last night, with friends. This is a restaurant that is truly passionate about both the quality of the food & the high standard of friendly & efficient service. Everything we had was delicious and the atmosphere is...

First visit to this restaurant, and I can honestly say it was brilliant from start to finish The food, atmosphere, and service was top notch! The menu was original and food very tasty Local beers on offer and all reasonably priced I’ll be back on...

Definitely recommend!!! Me and my friend visited early November. The food was incredible, the staff were very friendly and very welcoming. Some of the drinks looked absolutely stunning. Very professional, will definitely be coming back!

Absolutely insane!! Would definitely recommend.. great for any occasion! The staff were incredible, always making sure everything was fine. The chef went though ever dish we had, was perfect! Definitely coming back 🤙🏽

When I say this place is amazing it just don’t cover it .the food the flavours the staff the lot .it a hidden treasure of Norwich it’s truly up there with one the best places I’ve ever eat at .definitely be going back it’s a...

This restaurant is exceptional, the food is nothing short of amazing and the brill is utterly beautiful, if you try any other restaurant it should be this one!!, there are no photos as I was too busy eating!!, excellent

My partner and I visited the restaurant on Saturday night and what an amazing experience, great food, great atmosphere, great service and a great start to our night. The food looks too good to eat and the presentation on par with any Michelin restaurant, the...

My husband and I prefer independent restaurants, and after finding reviews for Brix and Bones this is where we decided to celebrate his birthday meal. The food here is phenomenal, and every thing we ordered was absolutely superb. The only thing I can say I...

We loved everything, great cocktails, food was incredible, service impeccable and we have booked to come back already 😃

This place is just wonderful. This was our second visit and I can't wait to go back for more. I love everything about it. Especially the food of course but the service is the best, the entire staff are just delightful. We had the best...

Went here with a few friends and was blown away would 100% recommend! The steak was excellent and the starters you can pick any and be amazed!!

I can honestly say this was one of the best dinners I have been for. From the moment we arrived, the team talked us through the drinks and food. We were lucky enough to sit at the bar, which meant we were able to see...

Front of house team are spot on. The food is really interesting. Clearly a lot of thought has gone in to each dish - great flavours throughout. Every dish is beautifully presented, but still with a lovely simplicity. Really enjoyed it. We don’t drink alcohol...

To be honest I'd never even heard of Brix and Bones but I don't think they've been open that long as covid came along and screwed up their plans, like it did for most of us. We arrived early, just after they opened as we...

Firstly the restaurant - small number of tables, very comfortable and relaxed, great decor. It feels like you are in for a treat. Secondly the service - knowledgable, passionate, friendly, inviting, not in the least bit obsequious and the better for it. Thirdly the food...

So we ended up here a bit by accident as no where else had a table however what a fantastic accident it was! Great atmosphere, staff couldn’t do enough for us but that wasn’t the best part … The food! Wow just wow! The tomato...

We had a wonderful evening at Brix and Bones, and it definately deserves a spot on one of the top 10 eateries in Norwich. The atmosphere is really fantastic, we were sat at the bar and got a front row seat to the magic in...

Well what a place. The restaurant is trendy atmospheric. We were greeted by friendly staff. The menu out of this world. We had starters to share. The lamb tacos were Devine as was the curry scratching sandwich the meats tasted lush. My son had the...

Me and my brother went to this restaurant last night.. So the good bits. The staff were friendly and efficient. The atmosphere was vibrant, the place was packed. The food was excellent we both had steaks which were well cooked and locally sourced. The bad...

Really enjoyed our first visit to B&B, from the initial welcome to the amazing desert it was all an absolute pleasure. A lot of time and thought has been put into the menu with an opportunity to just graze on the great choice of sides,...

Came here with my partner to see if this place was worth the hype. Had a few hours to kill before our actual dinner reservation elsewhere so we decided to mainly just try some of the cocktails and have a snack. Simply put, the food...

Had dinner here with a group of friends recently. Great food and wine with some very knowledgeable staff (which can be a rarity in this business). Can't recommend B&B highly enough! A welcome addition to Norwich's food scene.

Brilliant meal and drinks. Great atmosphere and vibe. Well looked after by front of house. Pork chops were the juicer I have had and had a great depth of flavour. The bone marrow donut was out of this world. A great addition to the Norwich...

Had a great meal here for my birthday. There was a great atmosphere and the waiting staff were friendly and attentive. We ordered everything off the snacks menu to get us going and the waiting staff helped us choose our first bottle of wine which...

Came with friends for a birthday meal and we were intrigued by the interesting menu, but what to order ? We decided to get one of every small plate, side and snack plus a big cut of aged prime rib. What proceeded to come to...

I can’t tell you how wonderful my evening was at Brix and Bones! The front of house staff were really friendly and attentive. I had a cocktail that my server recommended and it was delicious… (followed by a fantastic bottle of red..!) The food menu...

Came with my boyfriend last week and it was lovely. The staff were absolutely fantastic, very attentive and knowledgable about the menu. Really enjoyed the pork chop and the coffee carrots were to die for. Will definitely be back!!!

You've got to feel for the hospitality industry as a whole after the last couple of years, it hasn't been ideal for anyone, but I feel hospitality has been hit pretty bad. SO, it is unbelievable when a place like this pops up from the...

Nice vibe to the place and the food was amazing. Very different from anywhere else I have eaten. Very unique flavours and excellent service. Sat at the bar and was able to see into the kitchen as the food was prepared which was great

We arrived 15 minutes prior to our booked table and they were closed. On entering, we were greeted by friendly staff. The vibe and restaurant is awesome so we were excited to try the food. The starters/snacks were very nice. We all chose a sirloin...

Booked in for 6pm,arrived at 5:45pm to find we couldn’t get in as the main entrance was locked so not a great start!!.When entering the Restaurant we were initially impressed with look etc,very attentive staff,ordered food,one meal was literally inedible,Steak very fatty throughout,complained and offered...

Went with a friend for their (re)opening night. Everything done brilliantly. Staff are friendly, knowledgable and interested. Barman knew his stuff regards to the wines they had on offer. Menu was seasonal, fresh and beautifully cooked. If you want burgers galore and 50 items on...

Delicious food, great service Really lovely ambiance, swift service and quality ingredients If I had to say one improvement.... soft drinks choices were limited- but the fresh orange juice is lovely Also smaller portions for children or those of us who are weak would be...

Hands down one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time in Norwich. We’ve been for breakfast & dinner now - both amazing. The service, atmosphere & quality of the food are all faultless. We really didn’t want dinner to be over last...

Just had the best vegetarian and vegan breakfast thats been served to me.Big healthy portions. Lovely staff as well.