27 Best American Restaurants in Brea

“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!“

“Great food great company great service“

“First time there… the food was excellent and the service was great! Friendly and very helpful. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Hidden Gem

Pros:
Good food
Big portions
Friendly service
Nice ambiance ( in hotel )
Typically, no wait to seat

Cons:
Parking costs money downstairs
Slightly slow since they're not usually busy“

“They have a patio area to hold and event. Check them out it's amazing here.“

“Every time I deliver to this DC, the highlight of the day is the yummy fare from this food truck. They have never disappointed me or my taste buds and I tell everyone to try them if I know a driver is coming here. Next level breakfast burritos for the win. Thanks folks. You are awesome. ?“

“Every time I eat here I'm like how do they not have a Michelin star. I had the French dip and the bf had the mushroom ravioli, the frech dip would 100% be my last meal and the bf said this is the best italian dish he has ever had beside a italian place he went to in Dubai. The magic bar made me roll my eyes and get mad at how good it was. I asked the server to heat it up a lil and I couldn't eat more then a few bites because, like you know, I was full of the best french dip on planet earth... the service was excellent. The girl working the register and some of the other register people had a bit of a attitude but like, I get it we were not cute as we had just come from a camping trip. All to say, eat here and you will never be disappointed“

“I used to come here a lot and was obsessed with the vegan taquitos. I’m so sad they got rid of them from the menu! I recently went back today to try their new menu, and I enjoyed the vegan fajita bowl. I didn’t feel stuffed after, and liked the flavors. Will definitely be coming back here to get some lunch to go if I’m ever in need of a vegan option on a lazy cooking day.“

“Been eating here for many years, but I'm moiling farther away. I miss their salid bar. The staff is always friendly and the food is great“

“Great place to dine . Friendly service and great atmosphere. Food is tasty and plenty to eat . Desserts are delicious!!! 😍♥️“

“I was here midweek for lunch and it was like a ghost town. The salad special was fine but I noticed it was much smaller portion than the full salad breadsticks were okay. That could have been a little bit softer. Tortilla soup was not something. I'll order again. The melted cheese doesn't work right in a soup“

“Im here visiting.... found this place because I was working late and it was one of a handful of places still open @ 12:30 am. The pastrami dip is excellent! I've been here 3 or 4 times total... every time the sandwich and the fries were hot and fresh!!! Customer service is awesome, too!“

“I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TJ’S CAFÉ, ???????ORDER A BREAKFAST BURRITO, IT WAS THE BEST AND BIG BREAKFAST BURRITO EVER, HOMEMADE FLAVOR, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GOOD BREAKFAST SPOT THIS IS THE PLACE, FLAVOR 1O OF 10, THANK YOU

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“The food was really good and the gentleman working behind the counter was courteous and professional, the older lady was very rude and impatient. Will not be going again“

“Came here on a Saturday evening. There were other families there, but it definitely wasn't crowded. Plenty of tables and plenty of space for the kiddos in the play area. Our group had kids aged 2 up to 5 years and they all seemed to have a blast. Ours was the youngest, and he enjoyed running from toy to toy, riding the little merry go round and train, and especially coming down the slide. The kids also got balloon animals. It's $9 for 2 hours for the kids, and $2 for each 30 min. thereafter. Adults are free as long as you order food. We had a mix of Italian and Korean food, and it was actually pretty good. The place is very clean, and they do provide slippers if you like. (You have to leave your shoes in an unlocked locker at the entrance, and everyone needs socks.) Attendants go around the play area once in a while and put toys and things back in tidy places. A sign says you're supposed to supervise your child in the play area, but I sometimes saw parents of older kids not really paying attention. There weren't any mishaps. There are some split screen monitors over in the dining area. Parking is free and validated in the mall/HMart structure. Enter on Manhattan Place, and go straight and up (left and down is for HMart, according to a sign). Merry go round goes off at 15 before and after. Train rides are on the hour. If there's lots of kids, they're sometimes nice enough to run twice. We'll definitely consider returning, even without other families.“

“Great beer and food. Recommend the firecracker shrimp appetizer“

“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.“

“If you golf this is a classic example of a hidden gem, old school simplicity. Nice place to relax after a round or after the driving range, Not too busy and they are trying to bring in more people by having live music. Nice alternative to have a simple meal if you live in the area.“

“So good definitely recommend and corn so good fully loaded“

“the best burgers 🍔 around 😋“

“🍅 🍲 And a lot of friendly peoples. Atmosphere is very nice and decorated.“

“The Breakfast Factory at the Brea Mall ⬅️

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Breakfast Factory in the Brea Mall food court, and let me tell you, it was a very tasty experience! While they offer some mouthwatering breakfast burritos that caught my eye, I decided to try their smash burger menu this time.

I went for the double cheeseburger smash burger combo, which came with a generous portion of crispy fries and a drink that had free refills—always a plus! The burger was a true standout, featuring their house sauce that reminded me of a delicious Thousand Island dressing, along with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. Every bite was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection.

I was thoroughly impressed and can’t wait to go back and try their breakfast offerings and other menu items. If you’re in the area and looking for a satisfying meal, The Breakfast Factory is definitely worth a visit! Five stars all the way!“

“We loved our breakfast. We are from the Bay Area and wanted a hearty breakfast. We found it! Such a great place! We wish they were in the Bay Area.“

“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.“

“Haven’t dined at Red Lobster in over 15 years. Food was wonderful and the service was great! Nice location, friendly staff and abundant seating. Highly recommended!“

“I wanted to update my review.11/24/24.. what a big difference a good manager makes. I complimented him when there last time but it is a well run location now. Everyone working hard. Food was done on point and the manager was seen every where. Hands on. Compliments! Can totally notice the change ..........(this was my orginal review 7 years ago).
Service was slow by the servers... the hostess was working hard. She was running around doing all diffetent tasks including straightening the messy restroom. Our server was not attentive at all. ... will be awhile before going back.. floor manager was out of site.“

“Had a lovely and delicious brunch. Avocado toast is 🔥! Lavender latte for the win!!“