The Red and Black

Issue date: 3/29/07 Section: Out & About

Media Credit: SARA GUEVARA Sara Beth Holt, 23, has been a cashier at Brett's Casual American Dining since its opening in February. Patrons order at the cashier and sit either inside or on the patio.

Brett's Casual American Restaurant was a great find for us this week.

With a tasty menu, low prices and abundant choices, this eatery has all of its bases covered.

Located on Atlanta Highway in the old Westside Loco's Grill & Pub building, it's a longer drive, but who doesn't go out that way for a Target run at least once a week?

The menu includes starters, salads and soups, seafood and other entrées, Tex-Mex items, sandwiches and desserts.

The menu items are written on a chalkboard hanging on the wall, but a paper version is also available. Ordering takes place at the front - diners choose any seat they like, and the food comes out in just a few minutes.

The tall ceilings and open dining area give a relaxed feel to the casual restaurant. Photographs liven up the walls.

Seating is available outside, but we chose an inside booth.

After bringing our food to the table, the server was attentive but not overbearing, adding to the "casual" aspect of Brett's. The reasonable prices also reflect the name of the restaurant - getting a nice meal won't break the bank.

For starters, items such as artichoke-spinach dip ($6), peel-and-eat shrimp ($6), tempura veggies ($5) and cheesy fries or onion rings ($3) are perfect for sharing or to try a few different things instead of an entrée. Homemade soup of the day is offered in a cup ($2) or a bowl ($4).

The salads sounded good, but weren't what we were in the mood for. A little Italy chopped salad would meet anyone's daily veggie needs - it comes with iceberg lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepproncini, heart of palm, mozzarella, salami and house vinaigrette ($7.50). A prime steakhouse Caesar salad ($5 or $7.50 with chicken) comes with eggless dressing. The tortilla salad ($7) and others looked substantial enough to be a meal.

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