29 Best American Restaurants in Brea

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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“

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

“This is a surprisingly nice restaurant inside Nordstrom's. The server was excellent. We were not rushed but he appeared the moment we needed something. The food was very good. I have had the burger and another time, the fried chicken sandwich. My friends had the salad nicoise which was delicious and filling. For the evening, the cocktails are good as well. The window seating is lovely since until the weather is warm enough for their terrace seating. Take the elevator to the 5th floor, and you won't be tempted by the January sales.“

“Finney’s Crafthouse in Brea is an absolute favorite! The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed, making it a perfect spot to hang out with friends or enjoy a casual night out.
The food is outstanding—everything from the burgers to the appetizers is packed with flavor and made with high-quality ingredients. Their craft beer selection is impressive, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
The service is top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff who make sure you have a great experience from start to finish. Whether you're there for food, drinks, or both, Finney’s Crafthouse never disappoints. Highly recommended!“

“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“

“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. ?“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“I order take out all the time from here and everyone is really awesome and kind. The food is really great. I've tried multiple things from here and so far they all have been really good. Favorite so far has been the Tri tip Nachos! Thank guys for all the hard work.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“the best burgers 🍔 around 😋“

“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.“

“This fried chicken place is amazing! The chicken was perfectly crispy, fresh, juicy, and packed with flavor—easily one of the best I’ve had! My son, who has a dairy allergy and is a picky eater, absolutely loved it. It’s great to find a spot that not only delivers on taste but also accommodates dietary needs. This place has officially become a new favorite! Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“After ~24 hours of travel and flights my family wanted to go to a burger place for a quick dinner before sleep. We were tired and arguing, ready to throw in the towel, but The Breakfast Factory delivered! Double cheese burgers, the loaded fries, delicious. This feels like it saved my marriage, my children still love me, and the holiday is off to a good start all due to the service and food here!
Thanks so much. Will certainly be back in the next few days as I can walk from the Hilton Brea! :)“

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

“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 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.“