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!!! 😍♥️”
“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.”
“This is a wonderful family-run boba shop. The owner is always super friendly. They make their drinks to order, instead of pre-mixing them like other shops. And I appreciate that I can get my drink with regular milk, instead of non-dairy creamer being the only option.”
“First time visiting and food was amazing and our server Damian was fantastic! We will be back!!”
“My wife and I, plus my daughter Jennifer and granddaughter Breanna were very much please with our dinner last night. Michael our server came out and created us, by saying it was so nice to see you here again. Michael remember our drink order and promtly brought it out to us. The job Michael did from start to finish was amazing. From getting our order out on time and the desert was perfect for my granddaughter Breanna and my wife's as well. Always asking if everything came out right and if we needed anything else. What a perfect evening and servers like Michael make us want to eat here often. Thanks again to you Michael for giving us a beautiful evening.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Great beer and food. Recommend the firecracker shrimp appetizer”
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.”
“This is a wonderful family-run boba shop. The owner is always super friendly. They make their drinks to order, instead of pre-mixing them like other shops. And I appreciate that I can get my drink with regular milk, instead of non-dairy creamer being the only option.”
“Wonderful service 👏 Angel helped us. His great customer service and attitude was refreshing. Cheeseburger so delicious! Fries brought me back to the past. Just wish fries came with meal instead of add on. My husband had the greek salad with salmon. He was very happy. This place even has a selection of craft beers 🍻. Can't wait to come back and try the chicken sandwich. I HAVE to come for fries!”
“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.”
“What a treat to have an Ubatuba in our area now! Our kids loved the acai bowl the M size is perfect for sharing and they get to choose all their favorite fruit toppings. The shop is clean and open and there is a water bottle fountain filling station that is nice and convenient. Will come back for more and try smoothies.”
“My wife and I eat at The Hat when we want a treat. She loves the pastrami sandwich and I usually get a burger of some kind. The only thing that is certain is we get an order of chili fries, which is HUGE! We never finish the entire order but it is tasty to try every time. The only caution I have is this place can get packed around lunch and dinner so plan accordingly. We have eaten in our car many times because of the crowd.”
“My wife and I, plus my daughter Jennifer and granddaughter Breanna were very much please with our dinner last night. Michael our server came out and created us, by saying it was so nice to see you here again. Michael remember our drink order and promtly brought it out to us. The job Michael did from start to finish was amazing. From getting our order out on time and the desert was perfect for my granddaughter Breanna and my wife's as well. Always asking if everything came out right and if we needed anything else. What a perfect evening and servers like Michael make us want to eat here often. Thanks again to you Michael for giving us a beautiful evening.”
“We love love your restaurant!! You have the best grilled chicken ever!! We dine here about twice a month. We love Paris she is a fantastic server. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience every time. ❤️”
“I love this place! It’s very intimate and the ambiance is soo nice. I like the vibe here. It’s a good place to go for a date! There’s plenty of seating inside.
The sushi/sashimi are very premium! High quality, fresh and no weird smell at all! I’m obsessed. Everything that we got 10/10 highly recommended. It’s also aesthetically pleasing. The chef definitely did and amazing job 👏🏻
The service is amazing, they always check up on us if we need something and food came out fast. Everyone was nice and friendly.
Food is soo soo good! My favorite one is the20 pieces chefs choice sashimi box the presentation, taste and freshness is soo yum! The toro uni with caviar and The uni pasta is 💣
What I got:
Lychee margarita
Houjicha old fashioned
20 pieces chef choice sashimi
Uni pasta
Yuzu dai
Fine thang roll
Toro Uni
Skewers
Baked blue crab roll”
Outdoor Dining
“Check out the menu before you go, it is very limited and not to everyone’s tastes. Delicious food, great service, and easy reservations. Attended a business dinner early in the evening which made it easy to hear everyone. By 6 pm it was crowded and loud. A great variety of alcohol and non-alcohol drinks. Good happy hour specials.”
“I missed it so I had to do a U Turn. But let me say this, sometimes we think “oh that taste good for a cheap pizza “ well this isn’t the scenario here. The price is very affordable and the pizza is better than any chain pizza. Also better than most pizzas in the area. I highly recommend it. You can’t beat the price. The pizza has a strong hint of garlic which I don’t mind. I drove from Irvine and when I finished the pizza thought about driving back for another one! It was so good!! They do not do mediums here! Just fyi”
“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! 😊🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
“Growing up eating pho almost as a family weekend ritual, some say I may be a hard critique. If you consider yourself a pho-holic, pho-natic, or just phoking hungry, this spot is a MUST TRY when in Orange County. Spring pork rolls also make my tummy scream more peanut butter sauce please!”
“Fiery Crab's garlic butter sauce should be illegal. It’s THAT good”
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“The food is usually always good. We really like the chicken fried rice. BUT tonight we got 2 orders of the chicken fried rice and it is tasteless. Terrible. A little dry, NO eggs, maybe 6 single peas and 3 small bites of carrots. Where are the vegetable that are usually there? Do you have a new cook? It was so bad we thought it was a different rice. The rest of the food was good. If it was our first time we probably would never order the chicken fried rice again. I gave 4 stars because historically the food is typically good. If I could, one star for the rice.”
“The burritos were good. I liked the shredded beef and red Chile burrito. Their burritos were very large and about $16 at the time. Be prepared to cut them into 2-3 pieces and share them or have them for multiple meals. As a side note to the owners of the business you might want to make the burritos about half the size similar to how del taco shrank the macho burrito into the epic burrito”
“I visited California Pizza Kitchen and had 'The Works' (a combination pizza) and Shrimp Piccata.
'The Works' is topped with spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, olives, and mozzarella. It had such a rich and full flavor.
The Shrimp Piccata is made with linguini fini in a lemon cream sauce with capers. It's a pasta where the sourness of the lemon and the saltiness of the capers balance each other perfectly, and it is honestly one of my favorite pasta dishes.
If you ever visit California Pizza Kitchen, I highly recommend trying these two.
For your information, while CPK is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, it is a restaurant chain operating in more than 30 states across the U.S.”
“Food was great, service was outstanding. Matt, our server, was friendly, professional, made recommendations and checked on us just often enough.”
“You won't find crazy, fancy fish here like uni, but it's a solid selection for an affordable price. Chef is great, food is great, and servers are nice.”
Takeout Restaurants
“I have had The One Breakfast Burrito 3 different times now and each time I have been blown away! Now prior to this I wasn't into Breakfast burritos. They were either all half cooked hash browns and lot of eggs with little to no meat. Or all the ingredients like the meat and cheese were on one side and the eggs on the other ingredients were on the other side and dry with no consistency. I love The One Breakfast Burrito!! The ingredients are fresh and they way it is built you will have meat, eggs, tater tots, cheese and sauce in every bite! The tater tots gives this burrito a different texture and taste. No dry half done potatoes. And the service is great, I oder and go pick of from Doordash.”
“After watching a movie with BTS J-hope nearby, our group grabbed a quick lunch at nearby Thai 7 Bistro at 1:30 pm. It was pouring outside, so we appreciated the indoor dining space and that our group of five was able to fit (thanks to the other customers who swapped tables so Thai 7 Bistro could put two tables together for us).
Since it was raining, a warm soupy dish sounded good. The kao soi ($21.95) caught most of our eyes so three of us each ordered that. I got mines with beef brisket. Crispy chicken wings were an option, but I didn't want to deal with the bones and with the wings potentially getting soggy in the soup. I usually get pad see ew or a curry or crab fried rice, so I never had kao soi before. And now that I had it, it will be part of my standard Thai food order now! I love that there were noodles in this dish plus topped with crispy noodles. The soup was almost as thick as curry. Beef brisket wasn't too fatty either. It all just went well together! I also ordered a Thai iced tea ($4.50) and that was delicious, a good balance of sweet with my very savory meal.
It did take a while for us to get the check since the restaurant got busy, but we appreciated being able to pay separately for our own order rather than try to split the bill five ways with different orders.
We had all parked at the parking structure by the theater, so it was a quick walk back. There are some street parking spots up front, but we preferred the covered parking structure given the rain.”
“Finally some good food. I've got to say that the owner of this restaurant and the staff there are the most nicest down-to-earth 💞”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“A Quaint local establishment that prides itself on great food and friendly service. Cali Burrito was fantastic! Large portion and high quality ingredients. Cheese quesadilla was very good, not at all oily. Wait staff was super friendly and patient with us. Pricing is fair for the portion size. Highly recommend.”
“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”
“Random pick after work with a colleague and what a great choice. The atmosphere is light, warm and welcoming. We enjoyed happy hour and the piano man with his handsome side kick played great tunes while we enjoyed charcuterie and flat bread, cocktails and wine. I'll absolutely be returning!”
“Service was horrific. Teen girl (so it seemed) not friendly at all and acted like she didn’t want to be there. The real horrible part though was that there cold brew- I watched the dudes fill up a plastic cub 3/4 with TAP WATER and then pour a tiny bit of coffee in after. $6.50 for tap water. Insane. DO NOT COME HERE.”
“Maria Maria. I politely asked the manager Maria for a refund of this tiny cone since its all I ordered and wasnt full serving. 4 oz is policy serving size. I literally scaled it and was 3.5oz. yes I have a scale in my car. Maria refused to simply refund. Better business bureau contacted. left corporate feed back. Terrible costumer service”
“Friendly cool environment light Hawaiian music employees are friendly and helpful
I’m very picky about where I get my teriyaki.
My sister had brought me a bowl to try out.
I got the small bowl. Just the teriyaki chicken and rice. They give you a lot of chicken and big pieces too. They also have extra teriyaki sauce and hot sauce. Ohh and they have free fountain drinks between 2-4 pm. My order was to go. Love this spot.”
“First of all the staff was amazing! From the moment we walked in we felt welcome and engaged. They were joyful in their work and that is so important these days.
Secondly the coffee is perfection! We travel a lot, prefer to support local, and have found many places have very bad coffee. I usually ask a few questions before ordering and then get an Americano if it seems potentially bad. Here, we were given a taster! That's the way to do business folks!
We will definitely return when in Brea again.”
“Yummy food, delicious drinks and great staff. They treat you like familia!”
“The server was excellent - he was helpful in answering the offerings and interacted with us in a very friendly yet courteous manner. The food was well prepared and all 3 of us thought it was delicious. Very nice decor and seating as well”
Cheap Eats
“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.”
“I live about an hour and a half away from this location . I was on a road trip and stopped in just to see if they had a restroom and ended up getting food. The girl (I think her name was Krysta ? I'm sorry I wish I could remember)working the night shift on Saturday 10/25/25 was so kind and so helpful . I had never had a poki bowl before and she helped me pick out my food choices with a colossal amount of patience . It was so delicious and I have been craving it ever since I got home. If I'm ever in the area again I will definitely be coming in to place another order ♥️”
“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”
“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”
“I took my family here for brunch and we had an awesome time. The food was delicious and unique. Our favorite was the Uber French toast. The service was amazing. The place was nicely decorated and the vibe is lively and vibrant. We will be back again.”
“🍅 🍲 And a lot of friendly peoples. Atmosphere is very nice and decorated.”
“Random pick after work with a colleague and what a great choice. The atmosphere is light, warm and welcoming. We enjoyed happy hour and the piano man with his handsome side kick played great tunes while we enjoyed charcuterie and flat bread, cocktails and wine. I'll absolutely be returning!”
“Loved this hand roll spot! Super fresh ingredients, warm rice, and crispy seaweed—everything hit the mark. The staff were friendly, the vibe was chill, and the rolls came out fast. Great place to grab a few bites and hang out. I’ll definitely be back!”
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.”
“My wife and I, plus my daughter Jennifer and granddaughter Breanna were very much please with our dinner last night. Michael our server came out and created us, by saying it was so nice to see you here again. Michael remember our drink order and promtly brought it out to us. The job Michael did from start to finish was amazing. From getting our order out on time and the desert was perfect for my granddaughter Breanna and my wife's as well. Always asking if everything came out right and if we needed anything else. What a perfect evening and servers like Michael make us want to eat here often. Thanks again to you Michael for giving us a beautiful evening.”
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!”
“My wife and I eat at The Hat when we want a treat. She loves the pastrami sandwich and I usually get a burger of some kind. The only thing that is certain is we get an order of chili fries, which is HUGE! We never finish the entire order but it is tasty to try every time. The only caution I have is this place can get packed around lunch and dinner so plan accordingly. We have eaten in our car many times because of the crowd.”
“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.”
“Very surprised that we got to eat good sushi for such good price! You can tell that they’re good because they give you a huge piece of sashimi on a tiny ball of rice. Honestly all sashimi were good, but the fried calamari!!! SO GOOD!! The atmosphere is also very clean and modern, very comfortable. I think near the end, they got too busy because some of our food didn’t arrive and our time was up while we waited, but the girl that helped us was very friendly and helped us get our order! There was another girl that was kinda rude to us when we first asked her for another menu because we had 8 people and one menu wasn’t enough for all of us to look at. She was very sweet to other customers but was very impatient with us when we asked some questions about the menu… However, food was good so I’ll definitely go back!!”
New Restaurants
“I love this place! It’s very intimate and the ambiance is soo nice. I like the vibe here. It’s a good place to go for a date! There’s plenty of seating inside.
The sushi/sashimi are very premium! High quality, fresh and no weird smell at all! I’m obsessed. Everything that we got 10/10 highly recommended. It’s also aesthetically pleasing. The chef definitely did and amazing job 👏🏻
The service is amazing, they always check up on us if we need something and food came out fast. Everyone was nice and friendly.
Food is soo soo good! My favorite one is the20 pieces chefs choice sashimi box the presentation, taste and freshness is soo yum! The toro uni with caviar and The uni pasta is 💣
What I got:
Lychee margarita
Houjicha old fashioned
20 pieces chef choice sashimi
Uni pasta
Yuzu dai
Fine thang roll
Toro Uni
Skewers
Baked blue crab roll”
“This was the perfect lunch spot. Delicious spring rolls prepared freshly. The ingredients are displayed to ensure fresh quality and cleanliness. I tried the beef and the pork rolls, and they were both outstanding. Truly one of the best spring rolls I've had. I love that they are fast too because other options at the food court seem to take a bit too long.”
“356 Korean BBQ & Bar is such a vibe. The interior is modern, sleek, and super cool, definitely not your typical KBBQ spot. The lighting, layout, and overall design make it feel elevated but still comfortable enough to hang out and enjoy your meal.
What really stands out is the variety of food. From high-quality cuts of meat to all the different sides and options, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re going classic with brisket and short rib or trying some of their other specialties, everything feels thoughtfully curated and fresh.
Great atmosphere, great selection, and just an overall fun place to dine. Definitely coming back.”
“I got a cold brew and a Danish. Everyone was really nice and the vibe is chill in the store. They have a large space which accommodates a lot of people. Plug ins available to charge a phone or a laptop. Its not pretentious or anything just coffee and snacks and a nice place to study or chill. I really enjoyed the vibe. Thank you”
“Tang Bar offers an incredible variety of soup bases for malatang. I tried the laksa soup base, a unique Singaporean/Malaysian coconut curry flavor that I haven't seen at other malatang spots. The selection is impressive, and there's even a dedicated sauce bar where you can customize your mix with garlic, green onions, regular onions, cilantro, chili peppers, and peanut sauce. The pricing is fair too, at roughly $14.99 per pound. I managed to get a lot of food for $20, though I did find their rice a bit pricey at $2.50 per bowl. Overall, everything else was excellent!”
“Big shout out to Lainey! My younger brother, who is on the autism spectrum, has been dying to try the new Finneys in Brea. We went, and she made our experience absolutely amazing! She was incredibly kind to him, and provided great service! Not to mention the food was amazing. Can’t wait to go back!”
“Tous Les Jours in Brea is a nice addition to the area, but it leans a little too heavy on bread for my taste. The coffee offerings are pretty limited, which is fine for me since I usually just want a classic hot cup of coffee. The place was super busy, and you’ll almost always find people lounging, studying, or hanging out for a while.
The cakes look great and are clearly a big draw here, especially if you’re into lighter, European-style desserts. Overall, it’s a solid spot if you’re into baked goods and a lively café atmosphere, just not really my go-to.”
“At the Nordstrom mall entrance. This Ebar is next to See's candies. We got the coffee from Ebar and the dark chocolate ftom See's candies; perfect combination. We tried the blueberry muffins and it’s the best. The regular and decaf coffees are sooooooo fresh and rich. The water 💧 is free for all 🙏🌹”
“Mayra and the team at Starbucks are putting in WORK today (and probably everyday). I came to work here to the last couple of days and they are running like a well oiled machine! Despite a huge influx of customers early in the morning, the team was cheerful and gettin ordered prepared as fast as possible. When I arrive there were about 20 teenagers here before school and they were all cleared out fairly quickly.
Yesterday I tried a gingerbread latte and it was good, today I got an Americano with gingerbread syrup and it wasn’t quite sweet enough so Mayra helped me out and it was so good! Taylor was also very cheerful and making sure guests knew that they were being taken care of/their orders were on the way and overall just had a great vibe to her as she helped customers!
I was super productive while working here which was great too!
Appreciate the hard work during the holidays and the positive attitudes. Thank you!”
“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.”