The Brickyard - Lynn

Went on 1/1. They advertised breakfast, see ad posted. What a joke. First off, this place is a total dump. All the curtains were closed and it was completely dark inside. Place was very dated and gloomy. When I asked for coffee, waitress look shocked and had a shitty response, no we don't have that. I thought, you advertised breakfast and you don't have coffee??!! Are you kidding me? Even gas stations have coffee for crying out loud. When I asked again (to clarify) she said no, we don't normally have that so.... as though I asked for a filet mignon. I should have left right then and there. When I asked for menus, they didn't have that either! So they proceeded to yell out a couple of breakfast items from the back. They had some sandwiches they can throw on a grill, eggs, pancakes and that was it. So we got 2 breakfast sandwiches, a watery o.j. and my friend got one drink with some alcohol in it, $30!! So, a completely shitty, dive bar with terrible service. NEVER AGAIN. Dunkin Donuts would have been a better option. I went there after.

Had a great experience, food was excellent. Bartender seemed overwhelmed took longer than expected but she was very nice and apologetic..

Amazing steak tips. Say hello to best bartenders, Kelly and Kathy. Great cook. Yummy.

Get the steak tips. Food was very good. Too bad they gave me a beer from a flat keg. Looked like apple juice. Beer is important. Food is 4 stars, beer zero.

So it was the first Saturday in October and it was our intent to visit Salem...when we discovered that parking was $40...we made our way back toward Boston via Lynn. We were starving and selected this bar/restaurant for late lunch! And we were not disappointed! Deemed a locals bar...we weren 't sure what to expect. Kind of dark upon entry but not unwelcoming. Local sports bar with several tvs background music. We chose a booth. Menu is simple and reasonably priced. We ordered some Shipyards and perused. We selected cheeseburgers (with fries). Asked about doneness condiments/toppings. We chose lettuce, tomato bacon. When the food arrived it was hot fresh...covered in perfectly melted white American cheese and topped with generous and perfectly cooked bacon. The burger was hand pattied, cooked to perfection, and accompanied by ample and perfectly fried fries! I ate til I was full and left a good bit behind (cuz I only eat til full). We paid and left fat happy. The owner must 've noticed I didn 't finish my food, and followed us out to ensure that we had been satisfied. That level of care and concern is above and beyond the ordinary...but the food spoke for itself and I would surely return highly recommend it to others! Heck! I might even buy the t-shirt!