Steaks way over priced for the quality. Their signature bone in ribeye was veiny and not flavorful. Their chairs tables and silverware were sub par. Think sizzler and prices were at maestro level. Drinks left a lot to be desired as well. Service was friendly, but distracted. Thought it was exciting to not drive to OC for a good steak but unfortunately this is not the place. On top of it, needs some acoustical panels. Very, very loud and you could not hold a conversation. Kuddos for trying! read more

Appetizers and steak were Delicious. They're still working out the kinks but it's worth it.

First off..the portions of sides for the cost not so friendly!!! Service, rarely came to check on us..watched table next to us get the wrong salad and took almost 20 minutes to come back to them and the server proceeded to tell her she should have said something..really? Then my steak came out wrong along with my mother's. Was just a disappointment for the cost. Could have gone to the butchers and bought me a grip load of steaks for what we paid! Oh well, live and learn! Not impressed. read more

Steak was very overpriced, they didn't cook my steak right I had to send it back 2 different times . No ambience. Won't go back. So overrated! read more

First time visiting Brunk's tonite and it was a great experience! Finally didn't have to drive to OC for great steak. Had the filet, ribeye, mushrooms and wedge salads. Nice quaint vibe - we will be back! read more

Brunk's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Norco, California

The menu needs a little work with steak options not right. But the shishito peppers are delicious. The Waygu cuts they offer that's Dry Aged needs to be worked on. It's not worth the money at all. They just need to fine tune it a bit. I'll be back but the steak quality across the board doesn't fit currently. read more

Kept thinking I'll get here eventually since it's a bit off the beaten path but finally made it in for lunch today. Had the smokehouse burger on the lunch menu and a Bogarts old fashioned. The burger was fantastic, could probably share it but I didn't! Old fashioned was great as well. Definitely need to come back and try out something off the dinner menu, I'm eyeballing that hanger steak! read more

Food was decent meaning the sides were good but my tomahawk was little more burn from the outside than cook from the inside meaning the inside was raw not medium rare, I get it's hard to cook the tomahawk in a certain time but could of been little better, but other than that the service was still good will always come back to give them a try again read more

Brunk's Steakhouse - Tomahawk - Steakhouses Near Me - Norco, California

The wife and I went to Brunk's on Saturday with 6pm reservations. We were told our table wasn't ready so we sat at the bar and my wife had a lemon drop which she said was really good. Both bartenders were attentive and engaged in conversation with us. We were sat at our table about 20 minutes later. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer, which was lightly breaded and delicious. I ordered the bone in ribeye medium rare, my wife ordered the salmon. We ordered French fries and Brussels sprouts as in past reviews people said they were good. Waiter was attentive, kept waters full. My steak arrived and it was rare to the point I almost sent it back. It had some kind of herb butter on top, very little seasoning and tasted bland. The steak was very fatty, more than normal for a ribeye and had a lot of connective tissue running through the steak. My wife's salmon was dry and tasteless. The French fries were good but the Brussel sprouts had little flavor even with the thick bacon pieces in it. For a steak house with the prices they have we left disappointed. The waiter gave us a free desert due to our disappointment with our meal. The dessert was good and the overall service was very good. The meal was a let down. read more

Absolutely amazing food, service, atmosphere. Every member of the staff was courteous and polite, the owner came by to speak with us and was the same. The food is absolutely amazing, so happy we went and we will be coming back soon. Can't recommend enough. read more

The steak itself was pretty good but way to pricey especially for the atmosphere. I hate being nickeled to death for every thing extra even the steak sauce. The price for the steak which is ala carte should come with the full service of potato, vegetable and bread for the price they charge. Even then it is very pricey. Expect to pay at least $100 per person and more for drinks. The place is casual and quite noisy. read more

We were excited to try this new steakhouse in Norco. Made reservations for 3 on Friday, upon arrival we waited about 15 minutes to be seated. It was very busy and we were sat in a high top near the kitchen that was very cramped in the corner. It was impossible for our server to reach the person on the corner. The style is more sports bar than steakhouse and the high sealings make it loud which is hard to hold conversation. That said, the food was absolutely amazing and the drinks were very good. We've been a customer of the butchery in town for years and the steak was phenomenal at the restaurant. The wait staff was very good, albeit a little stretched. This was their soft opening so I'm sure they will address the noise and cramped seating in the future. We will definitely be back once they open fully! read more

My new favorite steakhouse. Have enjoyed the wagyu ribeye, flatiron, tomahawk, and porterhouse. All delicious, and the fettuccine Alfredo was amazing as well. read more

The food and service is amazing!!! Don't need to drive to OC anymore for a steak....Staff was beyond attentive and the food is great

The steak was really good. The portions of the sides are minimal. They don't serve bread before the meal which most more expensive steak places do. The salads are very basic. It's very pricy. We also had made our reservation a well and half before and were sat by the entrance door sharing a table for 8 with 4 other people. I asked if we could have a different able since there were others available and the hostess said that could not be done. read more

Service is good. Food is overpriced. Filet was good. Steak Fritas meat cut was horrible. They had a challenge cooking meat to correct temp. medium temp came out rare. Well temp, came out medium. Not impressed read more

Been here a few times. Not great. First time was during soft opening so, no comment on that as it takes a minute to get it figured out. Most recently we gave it another go. It's just overall not the experience you want for the prices. When we went, ZERO parking. Thought that was a sign things had improved. Nope. It had rained and HUGE pool of water outside entrance there was really no way around. Got in. Reservations. Stood at little podium inside door. No room at all. Waited a while for employee to approach to be checked in. When they finally did, I let them know their 8:30 reservation had canceled. A party had been sitting at the bar, left and stood next to me for awhile to let them know they were leaving. It took so long that she asked me to let them know they were OUT. So, after that we got seated. Shrimp cocktail was raw. Server agreed and removed from bill. Salad and Brussels were good. For sure. Then we were served a steak that looked pretty good. However, that was raw inside too. Killed the appetite. Server agreed again and took it back to get cooked. Just. Not. It. I'm over it. Nice people. It's just for the price point it doesn't work. For me. read more

I called before arriving and was told I needed a reservation and that they were full for the evening. Was given an option to sit at the bar so thats what we did:) the staff at the bar were so kind. We got an old fashion and a lemon drop and they were phenomenal. Charcuterie board was our appetizer and that also was delicious. We shared a porterhouse steak and it was cooked to perfection. I know this was only a soft opening and I can only add one recommendation and that was if you can add more sides like a loaded baked potato or maybe onion rings :) we got the mashed potatoes and it was just ok could have been a bit more fluffy and the mac and cheese has clumps of cheese. We will for sure be back and next time we will order the rib eye:) again the staff was simply amazing. read more

Brunk's Steakhouse - Charcuterie - Steakhouses Near Me - Norco, California

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Great service, food is great but has some room for improvement. They cook their steaks perfectly, it's definately a very high quality peice of meat. Just felt like I could season it the same way at home, expecting more of a unique flavor to it, maybe experiment with some spices/ flavors but that's just knit picking.....its steak, it tastes how you'd expect it/ similar to most places. Loved the staff/ service, they are top notch and make you feel like you're well taken care of. read more

Had a fantastic date night with excellent customer service from Michael H. It made our experience so much better that we came back during the weekend the same week. It's a little loud on weekends; however, it was perfect during the week! read more

Brunk's Steakhouse - Signature Wagu Ribeye with lobster - Steakhouses Near Me - Norco, California

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As someone who loves a great steakhouse, we were excited to try this place. The interior has a rustic feel while the food itself leans upscale. The star of the night was definitely the steak -- excellent quality, perfectly seasoned, and cooked exactly right. There were a few things that missed the mark, not in flavor but in expectations. At this price point, I was surprised that bread and butter weren't offered. I was also caught off guard by a few menu items simply because the descriptions weren't very clear. For example, the charred asparagus came with a lemon sauce and balsamic drizzle. My husband and I enjoyed it, but my daughter didn't care for it, and had I known about the toppings, I likely would have chosen something else. The mashed potatoes were delicious but very cheesy, which again wasn't noted. A bit more detail in the menu would really help diners choose dishes that fit their preferences. I also found it unusual to be charged three dollars for a side of horseradish at a steakhouse. It's something I've never encountered before. Service was warm and friendly, and we felt well taken care of. Drinks were on the pricier side; even places like Fleming's offer wine by the glass starting around fifteen dollars. Overall, we genuinely enjoyed our meal and will return, but a few small adjustments could make the experience even better. read more

This place was excellent especially for being only in there soft opening was amazing. We came here for my oldest daughters birthday and even though it was 11 of us they accommodated us perfectly. The service was great "curly hair Mike" took care of us with great service and a great vibe he was attentive and friendly. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Although they had a limited selection at this location for an understandable reason, they had a variety of fresh steaks which we came for anyway. The steaks were well marbled and cooked to each of our liking. Can't wait to try the new restaurant read more

This steak house is amazing!!! Service is excellent and food was superb!! I can't tell you the last time I had such a great filet Mac and cheese was to die for and the Brussels topped it off!! Also the waiter Michael was so helpful and attentive definitely recommend will be going again very soon!!! read more

Disappointed! I dont understand how a steak place can overcook a porterhouse and undercook a hanger at the same meal. The sides were small and came out barley warm. Server was inexperienced. I dont mind $200 for a meal , but not when it disappoints read more

My wife made us reservations for my 54th birthday. We went on Monday, August 18. We're residents of Norco and we've anxiously been waiting for Brunks to open. Now that we've experienced it, here's my honest review. We had reservations and we were seated right on time. My wife ordered an Aperol Spritz and I ordered a Modelo. Service was just right in terms of attentiveness. The staff didn't hound you. We decided to order the shrimp cocktail. It tasted really good with the cocktail sauce. It was only 4 shrimp and for the price, 6 shrimp would've been justifiable. I ordered a second beer while my wife and I talked about our day. After a little while our waiter came over and we ordered. I also ordered my 3rd and final Modelo. My wife ordered the shrimp scampi and I ordered the 18oz dry aged ribeye. We also ordered the chefs mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. The mashed potatoes were very good and the Brussels sprouts were delicious. They have little chunks of pork belly mixed in. I highly recommend. However, for the price, there should've been a little more of both. My wife loved her scampi and we even brought a little home. Now, to my 18 oz dry aged bone in rib-eye. I really wanted to like it. I ordered it medium rare. It was spot on! However, it really lacked flavor. I've been buying my meat at Brunks on 6th and Hamner since it opened. Their prices at the butcher are a bit high but the cuts of meat are great. In the restaurant however, the cut was beautiful but the flavor was lacking. The bone was very small which I was excited about. However, there was a lot of fat. I would estimate, that between the bone and fat, it was 5 ounces. So to pay $80 for a basic flavored 13 Oz dry aged ribeye, that's tough to justify. Also, everything is a la carte. Here's a breakdown of our meal. 3 modelo= $27 1 aperol spritz=$20 1 shrimp cocktail (4shrimp)= $19 1 Brussels sprouts= $12 1 mashed potatoes = $11 1 shrimp scampi= $32 1 18 oz dry aged ribeye= $79 1 side of garlic butter= $7 I'll let you do the math. One last thing. I know we're in Norco, but let's keep the flies out of the restaurant. Overall, I'm torn, I really wanted to like Brunks Steakhouse to work out. However, based on the price vs quality, I might stick to grilling my own ribeye. read more

Sensitive said open at 4 didn't let us in until after 5. Didn't have reservation.. sat us at bar. Bar was so high i could scrape food firebird into my mouth. Asked 5 times for a straw. Couldn't chew "hanger" steak. Farm vegetables were 8 inches of rock hard stocks and winged flower heads. The whole hour plus we were there, there were 5 four top tables empty. read more

Best Calamari I've ever had along with an amazing dipping sauce. Then let's talk about the perfectly cooked Medium Rare T Bone that I couldn't finish due to size and the delicious Macaroni and Cheese side. We will be back as we are Norconians. Best restaurant in Norco now. read more

Nice to have a steak house in Norco. Just makes sense. We use Brunks for the butcher. Great place Restaurant seems a little confused on the table locations. Manager is a bit over his head. Didn't seem to have a hold on what is going on in such a small space. Here is what I noticed I saw people go the bar , it was funny to watch. When they sat there ,It is so high some of the woman could barely get there arms up there . Our server was really good Steak was excellent , asparagus was very good, potatoes were also good. I'm sure it will get worked out. Will definetly go back read more

Had a reservation for 2 at 7:30pm. Arrived at 7:25, was told a wait of 15-20 minutes. Sat at the bar and had a drink, waiting...at 7:55 hostess asked us what we wanted to do as there was still no open table for 2. No apologies, nothing. We opted to leave. read more

The food was amazing highly recommend the filet mignon . The lemon drop was good. Everything was good . Service was excellent with the Norco hospitality. You definitely get what you pay for. Definitely be back. Love the ambiance. read more

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On the way to the location, I thought it was lost. When I got there, I could tell that it was going to be a gem. The service was outstanding, and the food wasn't incredible! I was blown away by the type of cuts they had of steak. They had a huge bar. It's not what I expected, hidden away in Norco. It was a real pleasant surprise and one of the best steakhouses I've been to in California. I'll definitely be back! read more

Food Service - Good Steak - Good Appetizer (Calamari)Hideous Brussel Sprouts- Hideous Mashed potatoes- Okay Cadillac Margarita- forgot the grand Marnier in drink No Manager on site Stick to your meat market just being honest Could have spent less at Flemings knowing we would get perfect everything read more

Let's start with I love their meat market. However, they missed it greatly in dinner last night. They have it nailed with their people very attentive funny lot of knowledge about the menu. The bar is excellent very diverse in the liquors that they have. But they seriously need to work on the food. The calamari was overcooked, the corn was dried out, the hanger steak was crazy tough. I feel like they have the right idea, but don't have it dialed in yet. Very pricey for what you get, but I was expecting that given that they're a high-end meat market. But again, I have to say the people were awesome. Desserts were awesome. They just need to work on some of the other things. read more

My first visit was very disappointing, and I will not go back. The only positive was the brussel sprouts were delicious. The ribeye was unevenly cooked. The server messed up our order. They had the wimpiest steak knives that I have ever seen. They need to figure out how to keep the flies out of the restaurant. read more

I'm here to give an honest review of my experience there last night. The ambiance is good. No issues there. Service is good. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable of the menu and made good suggestions. The appetizer we ordered was really good....fried calamari and shashito peppers. The wedge salad was really good. The wife's fettuccine was good, but a little on the dry side. Where this really went south was the steak. I ordered a 28 day dry aged bone in New York Strip ($79), medium cook, topped with a shallot herb butter (+$6). I expect this steak and topping to be cooked to perfection for that price. Epic fail! I couldn't even eat the steak. It was mostly bone, fat, and cartridge. It was super rare, which is not what I ordered. On top of that, the topping had no herbs or shallot that I could taste or see. Just a train wreck of a steak. For $85, I expected a 5 star dish, but got a subpar steak. Very disappointing to say the least. If you're charging $80 for a steak, you better deliver on cook and taste. See picture of the medium steak i ordered (came out barely cooked and mooing). Not tender at all and was hard to cut with the non serrated steak knives we were given. Now, if the steak had come out perfect,and the topping actually had herbs and shallot in it, then it would have been it would have been a lot better experience. That's my honest review. My recommendation is if your going to charge $80 for a steak, it better be perfect. read more

Brunk's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Norco, California

Absolutely wonderful experience. Came in in New Year's Eve with reservations. Sat down immediately. I was concerned about the other 1 and 2 start reviews, but when I say this place exceeded my expectations, it wouldn't do it justice. Our service was great. My old fashions were good to great. The flavor in everything we ordered was there. Is it pricey. Yes. Is it worth it. In my mind..... yes. We ordered 3 different steaks. All had their own unique flavor profile. Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes are the way to go. Cameron was the best, attentive, cont checking up on us. We WILL be back! read more

Food was good and hot,(steak and fries, mash potatoes and vegetables the service was good, atmosphere is loud, I thought the sides were on the smaller size and the Cesar salad dressing was heavy on the mayo, Spring salad was good! I would go again since they are a newer restaurant! read more

A great new steakhouse is exactly what Norco needed! Checked this place out during their soft opening and honestly, they're off to a fantastic start. The staff was super friendly, efficient, and really knew the menu inside and out, which made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Nicole, the owner, came by our table and was incredibly friendly, attentive, and clearly dedicated to making sure guests were having a great experience. It really showed how much pride she takes in both the food and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant. We started with the crispy calamari & shishito, which had the perfect crunch without being greasy and a nice kick from the peppers. The charcuterie family block was beautifully presented and loaded with a great mix of cheeses and meats, but the star was the candied bacon with its perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory--we couldn't get enough. For mains, I had the Prime hanger steak cooked medium-well, which came out with a great sear on the outside, juicy and tender inside, and seasoned just right to highlight the flavor of the beef. My partner had the chicken fettuccine alfredo, which was a standout with al dente pasta, a creamy yet light sauce, and a generous portion. Got 3 sides with our order the Mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts with bacon and 3/4 cheese Mac N Cheese. All were delicious and prepared perfectly. Drinks were just as impressive, with my margarita refreshing and balanced while the old fashioned was smooth, bold, and perfectly mixed. A highlight of the night was watching the chef cook and plate dishes through the open kitchen concept, which really showcased the attention to detail and care put into the food. The environment tied it all together, feeling classy and upscale yet still comfortable and inviting. For a soft opening, the quality of the food, drinks, and service was outstanding, and I'm already excited to come back and try more of the menu. read more

Brunk's Steakhouse - Chef Famous Butcher Block - Steakhouses Near Me - Norco, California

Our steaks were cooked to perfection, rich in flavor, juicy and tender. The sides we ordered were asparagus, Brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes Mac & cheese & the charcuterie board and they were incredible with so many bursts of flavors. Excellent food. Our servers were eattentive, friendly & efficient. We loved the decor, energy & liveliness of the restaurant. We look forward to returning soon. Our compliments to Chef Al & his team. Excellent performance!! Linda B. read more