Restaurants in Brea
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Best Restaurants
“Great place to dine . Friendly service and great atmosphere. Food is tasty and plenty to eat . Desserts are delicious!!! 😍♥️”
“First time visiting and food was amazing and our server Damian was fantastic! We will be back!!”
“This is THE BEST fine dining steakhouse in North OC with a vibrant, classy atmosphere. From the steaks and seafood to the cocktails and old-fashioneds… everything is amazing. We’ve been patrons since it opened and would even order takeout (even old-fashioneds to go!) during the pandemic. A splurge but absolutely worth it.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Restaurants with Delivery
“My daughter and I ate there yesterday for the first time! The chicken was very tender and tasty… I recommend the chicken club sandwich. My daughter got the Cobb salad and the portion was huge! Their specialty lemonades are really good too! I tried the strawberry and basil! Yum!”
“This is THE BEST fine dining steakhouse in North OC with a vibrant, classy atmosphere. From the steaks and seafood to the cocktails and old-fashioneds… everything is amazing. We’ve been patrons since it opened and would even order takeout (even old-fashioneds to go!) during the pandemic. A splurge but absolutely worth it.”
“The cookies are always great. The employees sometimes stand around and ignore customers that need help using the touchscreen order pad. I have witnessed older people walk in, not know how to use the touch screen device, and employees just watch them struggle. Other than that everything is great.”
“Honestly I was going to order basic pizza. I'm glad I tried something new. My family loved the pizza . It has a very original taste it's not sure if it's garlic butter or something along those like got the Hawaiian which at most places the ham over powers the taste of pineapple but this place just knows how to cook it perfectly where your tasting the pineapple and all the other ingredients more then just the Canadian bacon, Aka ham. Also ordered their pepperoni not greasy and over powering with cheese just perfect with the same great taste. This is the go to place for real good overeating pizza.”
“Fun!!! Loved the vibes, but most importantly the food was phenomenal, not to mention the prices 🤌🤌 Had a great time celebrating my birthday here with family.”
“Food was great, service was outstanding. Matt, our server, was friendly, professional, made recommendations and checked on us just often enough.”
Outdoor Dining
“Nine Social is a new wine bar in downtown Brea. It is not just another wine bar. The decor and setting have many unique elements. According to Tom, the owner, they had 9 people contributed to the creation of this business. Tom is a serial entrepreneur with talent in business, art and technology. He is the guy playing the keyboard in my photos. When he was not playing the keyboard, he carried his dog and chatted with customers. The bar is his pet project. Kelly is the main server and bartender. She has a warm smile. I stopped by on a Friday evening. The music, drinks and the charcuterie board were fair. This is a place to relax and enjoy some wine or cocktail with friends. I will be back.”
“Great beer and food. Recommend the firecracker shrimp appetizer”
“Fiery Crab's garlic butter sauce should be illegal. It’s THAT good”
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“I love Pepe's. Quality of food is excellent . Service is always friendly. Prices are w/in range for alot of yummy food that will
satisfy that growling tummy⭐👍p.s. be patient in the drive thru, they cook fresh food,
that is worth the wait or just go
inside and order! Shredded beef
anything is bomb, guacamole is just as bomb, enchiladas, tamales, tacos, carnitas, chicken. This is not fast food!
Really🩷”
“I had the best experience at CPK brea, the waiter Israel, was absolutely amazing great customer service kept on coming back to refill our drinks and bread consistently asked if everything was okay are order was perfect. Never rushed us and when we asked about the Specialties he took his time to do several recommendations for all of us and because of that we all walked away completely happy after our dinner. Will definitely keep on coming restaurants need to have more waiters like Israel 10 +”
“Although I don’t eat pork and wasn’t able to try the dumplings (most had pork in them), I still had a great experience. I ordered the hot spicy fish fillet, and it was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked, flavorful, and had just the right level of heat. The staff was helpful and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. I appreciate that they had tasty non pork options.”
“Had a rehearsal dinner for our sons wedding here. The food was great and service was awesome. This was the first time for Angie and O to eat at a Buck di Beppo and glad we had such a great experience.”
Takeout Restaurants
“I have been going to De Oro La Puerta for lunch for years; their food is delicious! Last Sunday, they catered my wedding and all the guests raved about it. It was so reasonably priced, and Diana (or Diane, so sorry I don't have the name written😭) went above and beyond for us. She made it easy and so beautifully catered! Thank you so much!😋😍”
“Although I don’t eat pork and wasn’t able to try the dumplings (most had pork in them), I still had a great experience. I ordered the hot spicy fish fillet, and it was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked, flavorful, and had just the right level of heat. The staff was helpful and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. I appreciate that they had tasty non pork options.”
“We stopped by IHOP for a late-night dinner and were greeted promptly with no wait time—seated right away, which was a great start. Our server, Rosario, was very friendly and gave us a few minutes to look over the menu before taking our drink orders.
Our family ordered breakfast items, including omelets and the Split Decision plates. My wife’s Build Your Own Omelet came out missing a couple of ingredients, but impressively, the kitchen and Rosario caught the mistake before we even had a chance to say anything and fixed it right away.
I did end up grabbing condiments myself after asking, but Rosario appeared to be the only server managing five other tables and handling to-go orders—so it’s understandable. She definitely deserves some extra support, but she stayed friendly and professional throughout.
All around, it was a great meal with good service. We'd definitely come back again.”
“I received the best customer service on Monday Morning at Mountain Mikes Pizza in Brea...She was a sweet lady...I don't remember her name...But, her friendly demeanor made my entire day...and My birthday pizza was FLAWLESS... If she reads this...or someone from that store...or one of my friends visiting that store...please tell her thank you. Tony”
“Delicious grilled shrimp tacos with cabbage and plain diced tomatoes - the shrimp was prepared perfectly. My husband had grilled chicken breast tacos which were also delicious. Wish list: sliced plain avocado or avocado crema for the topping on the shrimp taco! 😊🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
“There’s nothing quite as beautifully welcoming and authentic in all ways. This a second home to me and the owner is a great friend of mine now. They created an indescribably wonderful place where so many of us have created friendships with people that come in the door at any given time. It’s just amazing.”
“This place is great! Best sushi in Brea in my opinion. I get a little picky with my sushi quality and this place is delicious, priced nicely and service was outstanding. I will be back again soon!”
“They have a patio area to hold and event. Check them out it's amazing here.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“I wanna start off by saying I haven’t had Togo’s since high school. And it taste just like I remember, delicious. enerous, high-quality ingredients, Togo’s for “fresh with a capital F” ingredients: lean meats sliced daily, hand‑scooped avocado, crisp produce, and soft bread with that just‑baked aroma . Custom Sub Options — Classics like the Italian, Turkey & Avocado, and Hot Pastrami (#9) are popular. The Italian is a lot of meat in a 6‑inch sub, more than you’d find in a similar footlong from Subway” .”
“Express Wok has been our family’s go-to takeaway for Chinese food. We’ve been coming here for YEARS!Their Orange Chicken, Sweet Chili Chicken and Teriyaki Chicken are some of our favorites.Annie’s customer service is amazing and she always has a friendly greeting when you walk in.It’s a popular spot so they are constantly cooking dishes to replace those that are running low.Good value and great portions! The food is so tasty and yummy.”
“Q: Ever had a burger so good you came back twice in one day?
A: Welcome to Olinda Burger, where that’s just a normal Saturday.
No reservations. No hype. Just a random drive through Brea that turned into a full-blown love story with a burger joint that feels like a movie set. You think you’re pulling into a motorcycle shop… then boom, grill smoke, good music, and people biting into burgers like they’re tasting joy for the first time.
🍔 Let’s talk about that burger
I went with the Standard Burger and if you’ve ever wanted to taste what “done right” feels like, this is it. No filler. No BS. Just thick, juicy, high quality beef that slaps you with flavor and hugs you with every bite.
They’re not faking it with fluffy buns or sneaky toppings. This thing stands on flavor alone and it stands tall. Other customers go nuts for the Smokeshow and the peanut butter meets sriracha wildness of the SPBB, and honestly, I believe the hype. Those are next on my hit list as everyone around me was hyping it up.
🍟 Fries that feed an army. Tenders that convert picky kids.
We got the fries with the burger and these weren’t just big, they were borderline absurd in the best way. Crispy golden giants, made to share (but good luck with that).
Tried the chicken tenders for my daughter. She’s nine. She’s picky. She took one bite and said, “These are the best I’ve ever had.” She’s now making plans to come back with her cousins like it’s her mission.
🧊 That tea though…
Iced raspberry peach sunset tea. Just read that again. It’s not syrupy. It’s not fake sweet. It’s tea, but make it soulful. Like summer in a glass. Like something you’d write a poem about if you had more time and better handwriting.
☕ Coffee lovers, they see you
Next door, Carbon Canyon Coffee is throwing down some serious caffeine game. Slow brewed Japanese style cold brew that tastes like it’s been thinking about your soul all night. No weird flavors. No fake syrups. Just honest to goodness craft coffee.
They’ve even got Thrifty’s Ice Cream, pure nostalgia in a scoop.
🪑 Ambiance that makes you want to live here
The outdoor patio? Chef’s kiss. A breeze that hits just right, gentle music, and the kind of seating setup that makes you stay longer than you planned. Wheelbarrow tables. Cozy nooks. One spot even feels like a tucked away reading den if books had a scent, it’d be burgers and fresh air.
🎁 Extras you didn’t know you needed
There’s a little shop with plants, knickknacks, and merch you’ll end up buying because you want to take a piece of the vibe home. And the staff? On a different level. The owner stepped out to give my daughter a free chocolate ice cream just because it’s summer and “why not live a little?” I mean, who does that anymore?
🏁 Final Word: Is Olinda Burger worth the hype?
No. It’s worth more than the hype. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to bring your friends, your family, your coworker who’s having a bad week, just so they can feel what you felt.
If you’re in Brea and don’t make the time for Olinda Burger, I can’t help you. This place is that good.
Get the burger. Try the tea. Sit in the sun. And let yourself fall in love with a spot that’s doing everything right.
(P.s. will update with more photos, we couldn’t wait to eat some missed a few early photos)”
“Tried Thai 7 Bistro for the first time and loved it!! My wife and I ordered take out and enjoyed each dish. The Chicken Pad Thai was right there with my favorite pad Thai dishes I’ve had. The flavor was on point with juicy chicken, peanuts, and lime. We also ordered the yellow curry with tofu. Their yellow curry had a great depth of flavor with the creaminess of the coconut milk and a nice mild curry flavor. To top it off I got the Thai iced tea, always a great drink! The service was quick and friendly, our take out was ready in a quick 15 minutes! Highly recommend!”
“The bomb dot com 💣💣💣 good service and great food. Really enjoyed our time. Love brea.”
Cheap Eats
“definitely unprofessional not ok to tell a customer that even though the person taking your order over the phone messed up your order then you call then rude employee female at 6:30 pm answer the phone saying they can resend it out but charge me delivery fee again which is not ok or how it works I worked for domino's for a few years now and we don't do bussiness like that at all its unprofessional to lie to a customer then when the customer ask for a manger you don't put them on hold for 15 minutes and you over hear the person on the phone say just great saying not professional things about the customer completely rude and employee needs written up an reprimanded for this type of behavior but the manager is going to make it right but no customer should ever have to wait 45 minutes more to get there correct order completely not ok hopefully the GM and the district manager will look into the store off bear valley in apple valley to train there employees in proper procedures and professional way to handle customer service we order all the time never have these type of issues very disappointed”
“Had the banana cream matcha and the matcha einspanner. Both were so good. The einspanner low key tasted just like airoma. I couldn’t tell the difference. They had the best banana cream matcha I ever had. Real bananas. Perfect creaminess and texture. They also don’t up charge for different milk options. They allow u to add more matcha for free too. Def my new go to spot.”
“I JUST came here maybe 20 minutes ago.. I ordered a smoothie and breakfast wrap. Not sure who made my smoothie and wrap but 100000/10
I was having a rough morning and I think drinking this smoothie cured my whole entire life. Thank you for making my food and drink with LOVE, so happy now.”
“Used to come here regularly before moving out of state. So when we come for a visit we make it a point to eat at TWE. Tacos are great and so are the enchiladas. Service is always crisp and friendly. Pretty good margarita. Love the salsa. Had to wait because of capacity issues during the pandemic but it wasn't bad.”
“Applause to the staff here. They were super attentive and thoughtful. This is the first time I've been to Kabuki. Food was good, prices were reasonable, and the service was great. The fried ice cream was a highlight.”
“I wanted to gatekeep this SO BADLY but I may have just found the BEST quality handrolls in Orange County.
Took my mom to this super chic and modern handroll bar in Brea. The quality of each handroll was UNREAL.
Seriously, so hard to choose favorites, but I loooved the baked blue crab and A5 wagyu.
I also definitely recommend getting their rock shrimp tempura appetizer and fun mocktails that are so tasty.
If you're like me and can't resist top-notch fresh fish that won't break the bank, make sure to bookmark this and share it with your friends.
Thanks for reading! ^-^”
“Xfish Brea was hands down the most delightful sushi experience I've ever had! The ambiance is stunning and inviting, and the service is unmatched—attentive, kind, and truly spectacular. Simon annd Nikki were awesome! The sushi? Absolutely melt-in-your-mouth perfection, with top-tier quality and an incredible variety to choose from. I loved the unique pass-around menu concept, where servers bring small bites directly to you—it added such a fun, interactive touch. The live bluefin tuna cutting was an unforgettable, mesmerizing experience! This place is a must-visit!”
“Meleak was ahhhhmazing with her customer service, personality, and engaging demeanor. She was more than just attentive..... she made service her priority. It was so refreshing in this day and age. Hats off to Meleak!!!”
Latest Reviews
“7/14/22 I made a lunch reservation for six of us today at the Brea, California location. Best food ever, of course. But, the biggest kudos go to our server-Eluzia! I cannot remember having a better server anywhere(and I’m an old lady). This young person had it all, from the smile on her face, to her knowledge of the menu, to her impeccable service, to her willingness to get whatever we needed! If you are lucky enough to have Eluzia serve your meal, you’re in for a super time.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“My daughter and I ate there yesterday for the first time! The chicken was very tender and tasty… I recommend the chicken club sandwich. My daughter got the Cobb salad and the portion was huge! Their specialty lemonades are really good too! I tried the strawberry and basil! Yum!”
“The cookies are always great. The employees sometimes stand around and ignore customers that need help using the touchscreen order pad. I have witnessed older people walk in, not know how to use the touch screen device, and employees just watch them struggle. Other than that everything is great.”
“My mom and I visited this restaurant for the first time, and it was a wonderful experience! Catherine and Christina were the ones who helped us, and they were both incredibly friendly and helpful, ensuring we had everything we needed. The food was good, especially the garlic ranch pita chips – they were a standout! We’ll definitely be back to try more from the menu. Highly recommend this place for great service and tasty food!”
“If you don't mind paying a premium for Southern-style BBQ from a restaurant chain, Lucille's is a fun and satisfying destination.
The Locale:
Located right off the 57 Freeway on Imperial Highway, this Lucille's is clean with an enjoyable aesthetic. It's made to look like a mid-20th century smokehouse.
The Service:
The entire wait staff is friendly and competent, but our server, Erika, was exceptional. She made excellent recommendations, was quick to respond, and brought what we needed even before we asked for it. I can't compliment her enough.
The Food:
My dad and I shared the Feast for Two package in which you pick an appetizer, entree, and dessert from a set menu. We chose fried onion strings for the starter, pork belly, sausage, and baby back ribs for the main course, and chocolate cake for the dessert.
The fried onions were good but were so intertwined like Velcro that it was hard not to spill some eveytime we tried to pull a few strings off the plate. The pork belly was moist with a nice layer of fat (that's a good thing with this choice!). The baby back ribs were solid. And the sausage was genuinely spicy and juicy.
Oddly enough the chocolate cake was too sweet and not dense or moist at all; it fell apart every time I tried to cut a piece off.
My wife orders the country fried steak, which was yummy. Her veggie sides were just average though.
The Price:
This is where it hurts. The price of everything on the menu has seen to gone up since the last time I visited. Including tip and taxes, our meal for 3 people came out to be more than $100. This means fewer visits for us overall per year. Bad for us, bad for their business.
The Conclusion:
Lucille's offers a fun vibe and mostly delicious Southern-style food. But a few average dishes and the steep prices make Lucille's a place I would only go to for special occasions.”
“I always order food to go from here so I can’t comment on the service or atmosphere, but the food is always good. Favorite is the koobideh, but I’ve also had the chicken kabob, rigatoni Rosa, chicken pesto linguine, chicken pesto panini, and the flat iron shish kabob. Everything is good. The chicken is a little dry, but [I believe] it is white meat, so that is to be expected. The koobideh occasionally comes out with one half of the skewer a little more cooked than the other half. No matter, it’s always delicious as is all the food I’ve tried here so I highly recommend it.”
“Delicious food at very reasonable prices. This is a great spot to satisfy your sushi and sashimi cravings. It's a popular choice among locals, so seating is limited—I recommend visiting during off-peak hours.”