Fall 2025 | Chef's Table

True Class with a Twist

Bricks’ rustic elegance and an exceptional menu create a distinctive dining experience.

“I really like challenges,” Lewis Pierrott says, flashing a shy smile. That’s his modest way of explaining why, a little more than two years ago, he and his wife, Arlene, took a daring leap of faith and purchased Bricks Restaurant and Wine Bar, one of the most iconic, revered fine-dining restaurants in Reno.

From the start, chef/owner Lewis knew it was essential to keep many of the wonderful features that locals had come to love about Bricks over the nearly 30 years it has flourished. And he has. The warm, rustic charm and classic elegance remain the same. The menu favorites stand ready to please the palates of patrons, whether loyal, repeat customers or visiting for the first time. The staff, from kitchen to bar to servers, most of whom are longtime employees, still provide the same exceptional level of service.

The restaurant is a family affair and totally hands-on enterprise for the Pierrotts. Lewis runs the back of the house, working in the kitchen every night, without fail, while Arlene runs the front of the house and manages the business. So far, so good, Lewis says. The transition has gone smoothly. And he’s even managed to introduce a few new dishes and some exciting specials that have been met with accolades from customers, new and old. 

Kicking Tradition Up a Notch
Ask any of its many loyal patrons and they will tell you, it’s the food that truly distinguishes Bricks. To put it mildly (or even wildly), it’s amazing. The menu is impressively diverse and, in many cases, delightfully unique.

Shake off the autumn chill with a bowl of Bricks’ legendary five-onion soup, a creamy, steamy bowl of deliciousness, crowned with an inviting layer of melted Swiss cheese, for starters. Or perhaps warm up with an appetizer of baked mushroom caps stuffed with escargot and blue cheese. Yum!

Bricks has a reputation for its variety of game dishes, and Lewis doesn’t disappoint. The elk chops dish is one of the most popular on the menu. Two large, bone-in New Zealand elk chops are perfectly seasoned and grilled to your liking and finished with a mushroom cabernet demi glaze. They’re juicy, tender, delicious, and not at all gamey. It’s no wonder it’s a customer favorite.

Same goes for another New Zealand import — the rack of lamb. The elegant presentation of four beautiful chops, delicately leaning against a bed of mashed garlic potatoes, might just take your breath away. The meat is oven roasted with garlic and rosemary and served with fresh mint sauce that nicely complements the tender, delicate flavor of the lamb.

Steak lovers, Lewis has you covered, too. Prime rib and filet mignon always are available, in addition to a rotating assortment of daily specials that include a variety of beef options, including imported Wagyu steaks that Lewis swears are so tender they’re almost like eating butter.

If fish is your favorite, you’ve come to the right place. The wild king salmon is pan seared with an Oregon pinot noir reduction that’s heavenly. The Alaskan halibut is made with a yellow curry coconut broth that will make your mouth sing. And the Hawaiian ahi tuna looks as sumptuous as it tastes. It’s seared rare and finished with dollops of spicy wasabi cream sauce and paired with a side of creamy lobster risotto. Other options include prawns, scallops, calamari, sea bass, and even wild abalone!

Pasta? That’s Lewis’ favorite. He’ll make sure you can enjoy a dish to your liking even if he has to whip up a custom order especially for you. In fact, pleasing the customer is something that Lewis takes great pride in doing, always.

Bricks offers a beautiful venue, nice enough for a special occasion yet welcoming enough for a casual night out. The wide assortment of food choices is sure to please any palate while offering the opportunity for a one-of-a-kind taste experience. Plus, did we mention the full bar, with one of the most extensive wine selections in Northern Nevada?

There’s a bit of a nip in the air, so the time is right. Soup’s on, and there’s a welcoming fire waiting to greet you at Bricks.

Bricks Restaurant and Bar
1695 S. Virginia St., Reno
775-786-2277 · Bricksrestaurant.com