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Finney's Crafthouse - Brea

3.8 (277 reviews)
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Bacon Deviled Eggs
Nicole D.

Had such a great first experience here. The customer service is top notch. We were greeted and seated right away. Our server never missed a refill. The food was amazing. I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. They have some of the friendliest staff ever. The establishment itself was nice and open with plenty of seating. There were big screens everywhere so you could see the soccer matches wherever you sat. The bathrooms are also nice and tidy. Can't wait to come back.

Watermelon smash
May C.

Came in for "just one drink" and somehow ended up emotionally attached to the Watermelon Smash Super refreshing, dangerously easy to drink, and gave summer backyard party energy in the best way. The Mexican candy shot also did what it needed to do... tiny but mighty lol. The atmosphere was lively without feeling overwhelming, and the bartenders were cool and quick even when it got busy. Definitely one of those spots where you accidentally stay longer than planned because everybody's vibing. 10/10 would come back for another "I'll only stay for an hour" lie.

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Linny P.

Burgers were good, but service was disappointing! Came on a Saturday night and it was busy, but not all the tables were full. Waited about 10-15 mins before someone took our order. It looked like they had a lot of workers, but maybe not enough servers? We ordered the following: - Hickory bbq burger $14 Great burger but they forgot the bbq sauce. I didn't notice until a few bites in. It took a while to get some service and my burger was cold by the time the sauce came. - A5 Wagyu burger $17 Really good, but the burger was fairly small! I don't think it was that worth it for the price. - Large truffle fries $9 Good size and just ordered a large to share between two people. Loved the type of fries, but way too salty. Overall, food was 4/5, but service was lacking. Finished our waters but no one came by to check in or refill either.

MeLy P.

Came here with a party of 9 and unfortunately this was the most disorganized Finney's location I've visited. We called ahead and were told a 10-minute wait, but when we arrived it became 20 minutes. We were then seated in a booth that was way too tight and uncomfortable for our group. Drinks came out separately and spread apart, menus were sticky, and the restaurant was much louder than other locations. Food was hit or miss--the grilled cheese was inconsistent, and the mini lobster rolls were disappointing. On the positive side, the avocado rolls, poke nachos, and poke bowl were all good. I did appreciate that they allowed us to split the check for a large group. Overall, I like Finney's, but the Brea location probably isn't one I'd return to. My favorite is still the Orange location.

The pepperoni pizza for happy hour and the belching beaver peanut butter stout!
Sandy G.

Been here at least half a dozen times since and their food has always been good. In the recent past, I got the Moroccan salad with chicken and thought it was really good! And The buffalo cauliflower appetizer was excellent! I've ordered that a few times now. Today I ordered the Mediterranean protein bowl with chicken and the chicken was a little tough, dry and salty unfortunately. The dishes were decent overall. One complaint I have however, is in their restroom. They don't offer paper towels to wipe your hands with after washing them. I don't feel like a blower is as sanitary, takes too long, and you have to grab the door handle to open the door to exit! Pleeease can you invest in some paper towels for the bathrooms...?

Over cooked burger
Max G.

Is this a sport pub for maga supporters or a restaurant that's family friendly? Came in today for dinner, restaurant wasn't busy decided to try it out. Came in with family and a toddler. Upon being seated we were never offered a high chair by host, it was only after we asked our server for one that one was brought over. Then an obnoxious group seated next to us requested to the server if they could switch the channel to their preference. The server appeased them and put on hockey. This group was very loud and disruptive through out our whole meal. Mind other sports were on other televisions yet no one was loud as this table. The staff didn't even try to calm this group or call their attention. When food was received burger was ordered medium yet it was well done. Don't recommend this place at all.

January C.

The service was great and so was the food! We loved all the appetizers-probably didn't even need entrees! I did order outside since I don't drink but if you like the bar vibe you'll love it inside

Caritas Nachos and Chicken N waffle
Candy U.

Came in for happy hour and we were seated by friendly staff.Great service,our server was really kind and helpful.She checked it on us multiple times and never made is feel rushed.Ambiance is good for family and friends.I was impressed how delightful the crispy spicy tuna was and the chicken and waffle.Nacho carnivals a bit on drier side,could be better.Will definitely come back!

Small Tater Tots - terrible :/
Nadia M.

My review is not a reflection of their service. Customer service was good, our server was attentive and friendly overall. Inside it's very casual w/ sports on tv etc. The food however was not good. My kid ordered the grilled chicken from the kids menu, the flavor was ok but it was a little dry (I tried it). I ordered the tri-tip sandwich. The meat itself was average, but did not go well with the bread and aioli they pair it with. This would be better on a roll or baguette type of bread. The sandwich comes with chips which I didn't care for (oily), but since I had ordered tater tots I was ok with pushing the chips aside. The tater tots were awful. The worst I've ever had. All I tasted was oil. No flavor, no seasoning, tried several, tried with ketchup, nothing helped unfortunately. None of us ate them. The best part of my meal was probably the beer. I will not be returning here or any Finneys if this is what their food is like.

Smashburger after it's corrected, no ketchup in the so called correct burger. Server is a liar w/ no accountability for their mistake
Erica A.

My review is based on our last visit on Saturday night. My family and I are big fans of finneys, we've gone to many locations such as Orange, Claremont and even Oceanside. Have been to Brea as well and always a good experience with good up until this weekend. This review is based off the service. We came in Saturday night and sat towards the back by the skeeball machines & our server was the brunette with the braised pigtails, missed her name since we paid on the machine on the table so no receipt with her name. First incident was we had already been waiting 10-15+ min waiting for her to walk by so we can ask for a refill as well as place a different drink order, after not even seeing her in the restaurant we asked another girl if she could get our server, she looked around the restaurant and told us our server was busy and helped us with our refills + beer order. Few minutes after we were helped by that girl, we see our server exit the restroom. Must've been in there for quite awhile. Secondly, when they brought out my family and i's dinner. I noticed my smash burger was actually just a plain cheeseburger with only ketchup(red sauce) in it. We again waited for 10+ minutes for our server to come check in and ask how our food is so I could let her know my burger was wrong. She never left the kitchen after several minutes of us waiting to let the mistake be known, we let another girl working know my meal was wrong and to bring a manager. Instead of a manager our server came and let us know she'd go fix it. What's really annoying is she has the audacity to come back 5 minutes later and tell us the burger correct and just missing grilled onions but "since it was cold, they'll make me another one". I've ordered this smash burger many many times from finneys and never has the mustard aioli been red so not only is she a liar but she also couldn't take accountability. After my family was basically done with their meal I was able to eat my burger, when she came by and asked how it was I let her know the sauce was correct this time and she just walked off. I'm not even upset that the burger was wrong, it happens. More upset with how long the service took and how long it took before I was able to get any help with correcting the issue and then the server having the nerve to say it was the correct burger when it obviously looked more like a kids meal cheeseburger. I pray we don't get this server again

Prosciutto and arugula flatbread pizza with a spicy honey drizzle
Stephenie B.

Came here for a casual business meeting and this was the perfect place. I had the prosciutto and arugula flatbread pizza. The crust was thin and crispy and there is a spicy honey drizzle as well. The honey is not super spicy just a little heat. And it went well with this item. Service was good as well. Everyone was so nice!!! Definitely will come back when I'm back in town.

Spicy Crispy Tuna Rice | IG @moniquedao
Monique D.

Came here for happy hour. Here's what we got: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - Liked it. The rice is crispy. The tuna is well seasoned and not overly spicy. The eel sauce is a delicious addition to the whole dish. Steak Taquitos - Crunchy just how I like them. Topped with yummy salsa, cheese, green onions and dipping sauces. Finney Burger Combo - The patty is good but the rest is pretty average. The included fries are kinda meh, not as crispy as we had hoped even though we did request them to be extra crispy. Overall the food is good and atmosphere is cool. Big screen TVs all around so you can catch a good game or 2.

Impossible Taco salad
Doug B.

Finney's Crafthouse in Brea recently opened on the corner of Brea Blvd and Birch Street where Ruby's Diner and Farrell's used to be. There are two large parking garages less than a block away. We have been meaning to try Finney's by the Orange Circle, but ended up trying this location first. The restaurant has dark ceilings and an open, roomy feel. There are booths, tables, and seating around the bar. They have a very good selection of craft beers on tap, and a good number of cocktails and wines. There are a lot of TVs around the restaurant and good background music playing. We started out with the Buffalo Cauliflower bites appetizer (with Yuzu sauce, blue cheese, garlic aioli, $14). It came with a good number of tasty cauliflower clusters with buffalo drizzle on top as well as a side of buffalo sauce. The garlic aioli had a very garlicky aroma and taste, but we enjoy that. All of the pieces were nice bite-sized, and not greasy. I ordered the Blood Orange Marg (Campo Azul reposado tequila, blood orange, jalapeno, tajin, $13). It tasted like a regular house margarita with a tiny hint of blood orange, and no jalapeno flavor. I definitely wanted to taste the blood orange more. She had the Watermelon smash cocktail (Platinum 7x vodka, cucumber, watermelon, mint, sugar, $13). It was very light and refreshing, and had a great sugar rim. I tasted a lot of cucumber and mint, but the watermelon flavor was more in the background, unfortunately. For my entrée, I had the smoked tri-tip sandwich (Fontina, arugula, cherry peppers, horseradish garlic aioli, $16) with a side of chips. This was a very good and very filling sandwich. It had a lot of meat inside, the bread had a nice crisp on it, and the argula, peppers, and aioli complemented the meat well. The chips were good and not oily at all, but needed some salt. She had the Impossible taco salad (Romaine, pico, corn, chilis, tortillas, cheese, cilantro lime dressing, $17). It had a nice variety of ingredients, and the cilantro lime dressing was great. She said she really enjoyed it. It is a pretty big salad, and there was plenty left to take home. We shared one last cocktail, Meghan's Grapefruit Martini (Wheatley vodka, grapefruit, elderflower, lime, sugar, $14). The grapefruit flavor definitely lived up to the name on this drink. It was good, with a little bitterness. Emily, our server, was great, and service was well paced. We would return again.

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Great drinks great food great vibes ! Definitely recommend if you want a quick date night spot

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Thanks so much Ashley! We'll see you soon!

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Terrible service. Cannot even get your meal out to you in door dash in less than an hour. Try something else.

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The staff is terrific and so was the food! Various types of seating available. Great atmosphere to watch the game.

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Ask the Community - Finney's Crafthouse - Brea

Is there reservations needed?

We are first come - first serve, no reservations needed.

Do they allow pets in the patio?

Yes!

When are you opening?

April 28th! We look forward to welcoming you all!

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Griffin's

Griffin's

4.6
(588 reviews)
0.1 mi
$$$
Locally owned & operated
Private events

Right in the heart of Brea, there was still plenty of parking in the public structures on a…read moreSaturday night. You immediately feel a welcoming vibe. Service was top notch! We tried a couple of appetizers, clams and meatballs. Both were delicious! If you're a bourbon drinker, try their oxtail Old Fashioned. So many delightful flavors! In the spirit of nose-to-tail, one of our dishes was their take on oxtails. Tender and flavorful, definitely recommend trying it. Hanger steak was grilled to perfection. The skirt steak was special. The staff really took excellent care of us. Griffin's might not be the least expensive option in Brea, but it might just be the best price/value. We will be back! Cheers!

When you walk in the space is really nice with outdoor seating and then you walk into an open space…read moreand even more seating and a bar to your left. Came with a large group 9 of us in total and we made a reservation at opening just to be safe but it wasn't very packed. Our waiter was kind and patient for a large group with 2 kids as he grabbed all the drinks and then we ordered some apps. Food slowly started coming as it arrived, brussel sprouts, potatoes, which whatever the sauce on the bottom of those potatoes SHEESH FIRE! Food slowly arrived and everyone enjoyed what they ordered and shared so we could all try a little bit of everything as it arrived. It wasn't that anything was bad it was that nothing really was a home run. The food was good the service was fine but when your spending what griffins is saying their food is worth in my opinion the details matter that much more and once again it's not that anything was bad it just wasn't as elevated as the price point.

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Tempo Cantina

Tempo Cantina

4.4
(7.8k reviews)
0.7 mi
$$

Came for a girls lunch date earlier to this weekend and this spot did not disappoint!…read more THE SERVICE: 5/5 - Quick, friendly, accommodating, and our waiter made a real effort to engage in conversation with us. The FOOD: 4.5/5 | Drinks: 5/5 Off the appetizers, we had the pork belly bites and dirty fries! First dish came with a long hot pepper, several mini tortillas, and 2 dipping sauces. The pork was crunchy on the outside and soft+succulent on the inside. I can see myself doubling up on this appetizer the next time I come. Dirty fries were great; it came with a generous amount of pickled onions - providing a really nice contrast to the savoriness of our meal. Our waiter graciously accommodated our request to have the egg on the side. Off the entrée/taco menu, my friend ordered the Korean tacos and I got the Ensenada (fish) tacos. But you can also order the Ensenada tacos with shrimp. These were delicious, I would have loved a little more lime crema to go with the fish - but not a big deal. I got a Watermelon Margarita. I wasn't expecting it to be HUGE, but it was the perfect amount considering how much food we as a pair ordered. My friend ordered the La Toxica table side cocktail and one additional mango cocktail. Table side cocktail was a whole show and my friend really enjoyed it. We had a great lunch at Tempo Cantina. I can't wait to try more of their bar menu, maybe even at night when the restaurant is lively

Very large and fun bar/restaurant/cantina with great ambiance and good food. The interior…read moretransports you to Mexico. Plenty of parking. Prices are on the higher side. I tried the Japanese-Mex menu and the sushi was outstanding. I would have it again anytime. Good, friendly service.

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Asada Chilaquiles. Don't expect a whole plate of chilaquiles with carne asada on top! Both are served as separate sides on the plate.
Asada Chilaquiles. Don't expect a whole plate of chilaquiles with carne asada on top! Both are served as separate sides on the plate.
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Our Nest

Our Nest

4.3
(306 reviews)
0.9 mi
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Met up at Our Nest today with my very dear friend. We have always gone for breakfast and decided we…read morereally wanted to try some items from their lunch menu. We both got salads- I got a B.A.B.S bowl and my friend ordered the Grilled Lemon Salad....both were delicious, Our server Sarah B. was so nice and kind; and took the time to show us their Happy Hour and Dinner menus that they serve Thursday-Saturday... needless to say we have already made plans to go back! Thank you Sarah for a wonderful afternoon! See you again soon

Our Nest is such a great local spot! The ambiance is chill and inviting, the food is delicious, and…read morethe service is fantastic. You can tell the owners take pride in their business and food. Husband had the chile verde, and it was absolutely off the hook. I grew up on eating loco moco," so any chance I get to try someone else's I will. I can really appreciate the chef's spin on elevating a classic comfort dish. The Spam fried rice was incredible, paired with the traditional hamburger patty, gravy and fried egg. I even loved the addition of spinach--it almost made me feel like I was eating healthy! They also offer a beautiful dinner menu Thursday through Saturday, plus a full bar, which makes it a great place for both casual meals and date nights. My only gripe is that they're not open for dinner on Tuesdays and Wednesdays because I'd definitely be there more often. If you haven't tried Our Nest yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. Let's support local businesses that are doing it.

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Toast Kitchen & Bar

Toast Kitchen & Bar

4.0
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1.0 mi
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Full bar
Outdoor seating

This place gets packed for lunch time. Thankfully it has a large parking lot but would recommend…read moregetting here early to snag a spot closer to the entrance. The space inside was very large. It splits into a right side and left side at the check-in desk. Interior design was beautiful and when we arrived for brunch, all seats were filled so would recommend making a reservation. I ordered the Classic Benedict w Cesar Salad. It was a perfect benedict and very filling. I did wish the Cesar salad had more of the dressing flavor. It looked well dressed however I wasn't tasting much of the dressing. Overall, I still enjoyed my food and our server was friendly and attentive, despite how busy the restaurant was.

Toast is a fabulous brunch spot in Brea right off the Orange Freeway. Their classic take on French…read moretoast is highly recommended! Half orders consisting of one thick piece of brioche bread cut diagonally, and a full order is double that. The batter is balanced somewhere perfectly between subtle and rich. Best of all, this is a very rare place that will give you a lot of extra powdered sugar. The vast majority of restaurants, mistakenly believing maple syrup and butter are the only acceptable french toast condiments, either don't even carry it or won't provide more than the lightest dusting. You can get all the powdered sugar you want here! My favorite item at Toast is the churro french toast. It comes with a sweet butter cream on the side, sliced strawberries, and mini churros on top! And the service here is excellent!

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Our veggie omelette is stuffed with crimini mushrooms, onions, spinach, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
Our veggie omelette is stuffed with crimini mushrooms, onions, spinach, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
Santa Barbara Benedict-Wild caught Alaskan smoked salmon, red onions, capers, and hollandaise sauce.
Santa Barbara Benedict-Wild caught Alaskan smoked salmon, red onions, capers, and hollandaise sauce.
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Story

Story

4.2
(673 reviews)
9.2 mi
Veteran-owned & operated
Romantic vibe

Booked the semi-private room for my daughter's 21st birthday brunch, today, 6/14/26. The room sat…read more10 comfortably toward the back of the restaurant. We reserved our brunch for 11:30 am so the "after 11 am" lunch menu is available, too, with the weekend brunch menu. The restaurant's atmosphere is incredible. The birthday girl really enjoyed her Ube waffle (with a side of bacon) and the mimosa flight. Our guests had chicken and waffle, the sandwiches, flatbreads, and salads - all fantastic. My daughter was given a bowl of ice cream as a birthday treat. We brought our own birthday cake, and we were i formed that there is a $20 outside cake fee. This fee was not mentioned when I inquired about bringing a cake the week before. It's fine as it came out cheaper than ordering individual desserts. Looking forward to trying the restaurant in Whittier, too, since it's much closer to home.

This is a late review for the tea experience. This was my second time here, this time my family and…read moreI came here for Mother's Day. While my kids ordered off the menu, my husband and I enjoyed the Mat Hatter Tea experience. My kids got the short rib pasta, the biscuits & gravy, and Italian Baked eggs, they enjoyed all of it! And of course I had to steal some of my son's baked eggs since I loved them so much from my last visit. The Mad Hatter's tea is not a traditional tea, but it was fun and different. It was reasonably priced and came with a glass of sparkling wine that you can enhance with a blue liquid (I believe it's a butterfly tea syrup) to change the color into a beautiful purple hue. The tea served is Tea Forte tea bags, rather than loose leaf teas. They do have the typical tea sandwiches, but there are also additional savory items like a cheese pinwheel and a cheese skewer. In addition to the scone and biscuit, they also had danishes and fruit. Wish they had cream for the scones, but they had jam and butter. Loved seeing all the groups dressed up for their tea parties in their fancy hats and having a great time.

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Macallans Public House

Macallans Public House

4.0
(1.7k reviews)
0.1 mi
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Some places sit in the back of your mind for years…read more I first came to Macallan Public House more than a decade ago on a date and always intended to return. Life happened, years passed, and somehow I never made it back. Fast forward to today: I was driving my Tesla, jokingly asked Grok to take me somewhere for a beer, and it pointed me right back here. Walking in felt like revisiting a place that had been quietly waiting in the background of my story. The centerpiece is still the incredible bar. Shelves stacked floor to ceiling with whiskey bottles, glowing green tile behind the taps, warm lighting, and enough character that you can spend half your time simply looking around. It's the kind of room that feels both energetic and comfortable at the same time. I grabbed a seat at the bar, watched a soccer match on the TVs, and ordered an Old Fashioned. It arrived exactly the way I hoped it would: large clear ice cube, generous orange peel, balanced and smooth without trying too hard. Just a well-made classic cocktail. What stood out most was the atmosphere. These days I'm much more likely to be exploring hiking trails, photographing wildflowers, or driving mountain roads than spending time in bars. Twelve years ago, places like this were a much more regular part of my life. Coming back reminded me why I enjoyed them in the first place. Good conversation, a comfortable seat, a quality drink, and no rush to be anywhere else. The beer taps looked extensive, the whiskey selection seemed endless, and the entire place struck a balance between neighborhood pub and whiskey destination. Funny how a random AI navigation suggestion brought me back to a place I'd been meaning to revisit for over a decade. Glad it finally did. 5 stars.

One of the very few places in the OC that I love going to with my close friends on a Wednesday…read morenight. Especially when the Art Of Sax plays here! My go to meal here is specifically something light and good. Don't want anything too heavy, especially dancing on the dance floor, lol! The Irish Country Salad I posted in the pic has apples, goat cheese, candied walnuts, croutons, frisee, radicchio, drizzled with honey vinaigrette. I highly recommend this salad when coming here! Our server, Devin was pretty good despite the place was packed and he had alot of tables to wait on. My food came out pretty quick and he did check up on our table from time to time which is awesome. Never had an issue here service wise. Wednesday nights are always a fun night here with food, singing, and dancing!

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Strawberry Lemonade for baby girl and a soda for me lol don't judge haha

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Strawberry Lemonade for baby girl and a soda for me lol don't judge haha

Finney's Crafthouse - Brea - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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