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Few People Know One Of The Nicest Restaurants In America Is Hiding In A Small City In Michigan

Brick and Brine in Kalamazoo offers a luxurious and unique dining experience with a focus on creating warm conversations and lasting memories.

Updated Feb 15, 2024

Written by 

Emily Tieman

Have you ever dined at a restaurant that has been specifically created to spark warm conversations with your loved ones? How about eating at a luxurious outdoor restaurant in Michigan? This fine dining restaurant in Kalamazoo, Michigan is a one-of-a-kind dining experience that you won’t soon forget.

Brick and Brine is a fancy restaurant inside the Raddison Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo in Southwest Michigan.

A modern building with large windows, featuring a restaurant patio and trees in the foreground, set against a city skyline.
Brick and Brine

The upscale, open-air eatery offers a unique, first-of-its-kind experience in Kalamazoo, with sliding glass windows that open up on warm summer days.

Modern restaurant interior featuring large windows, wooden accents, and a mix of seating arrangements.
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In the colder months, cozy up with your sweetheart for a fireside drink on a romantic date night. The fireplaces create a welcoming and homey environment so everyone can feel comfortable.

Four women sit around a table with food and drinks, chatting in a cozy setting by a fireplace.
Brick and Brine/Facebook

Brick and Brine has been intentionally designed to produce inviting conversation among colleagues, friends, and family. This restaurant is not a place to grab a quick bite to eat, but a place to celebrate your most special occasions and create lasting memories.

Cozy lounge with a fireplace, green chandelier, and guests relaxing in stylish seating around a coffee table.
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On weekdays, come in for happy hour and taste masterfully crafted cocktails that are served in a gorgeous atmosphere. Try eccentric and creatively named drinks like the Traveling Scotsman and The Last Waltz. Brick and Brine also offers spirit-free drinks!

A bartender pours a cocktail for a smiling woman at a bar, while a man looks on, enjoying his drink.
Brick and Brine/Facebook

You’ll find some of the most delicious food in all of Kalamazoo served here such as lamb ragu, lobster ravioli, foie gras, and charcuterie boards.

A platter of sliced steak, crispy onion rings, and roasted vegetables, accompanied by a cocktail in the background.
Brick and Brine/Google

Finish off with one of the many sweet treats, like a decadent baked Alaska or the s’mores board. Whether you’re visiting to celebrate an anniversary, connect with a colleague, or just enjoy world-class dining, Brick and Brine is a restaurant you need to experience.

A dessert plate with chocolate cake topped with ice cream and chocolate sauce, alongside a bowl of warm dessert with ice cream.
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Reservations are highly recommended and can be booked on the Brick and Brine website.

Have you eaten at this upscale restaurant in Kalamazoo? Let us know about your experience!

While you’re in the area, check out this pretty nature trail before ending your visit with a stay at this one-of-a-kind luxury home...complete with an arcade!

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