Still one of my favorite restaurants in Brea…read more I cannot believe this place is not more packed. Every single dish I had here has been stellar. Excellent service too!

Came here for brunch with some girlfriends and ended up staying for almost two hours, which is…read morealways a good sign. The food was so good and perfect for sharing. We ordered the steak chilaquiles, ahi tuna tartare, Caesar salad, a bottle of mimosas (guava flavor), and finished with chocolate cake. Everything was absolutely delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive, and we never felt rushed while catching up during our long-overdue get-together. Parking was packed, which just confirmed this place is popular for a reason. Definitely a great spot for brunch with friends. You can always give them a call to make reservations as well, as they get really packed on weekends.

Dom was fabulous! We had a delicious dinner as always ! We will be back for more Oxtail!!!!read more

This place is great! We had a reservation but it didn't get busy until after 6:30pm. We got in…read moreright before happy hour ended and they allowed us to order extra drinks to get the HH deal. Everyone working there was really pleasant. Our server, Dom, was attentive and helped with recommendations. The bartender, Nick, was accommodating and also made a great drink for the bday girl! The restaurant is a good size and even when it got crowded, it didn't feel loud. I can see why people come here regularly. Oh and the food was REAALLYYY GOOD!

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.

Came to the nest my first time today on Easter Sunday and it was so good! It was super packed but…read moredidn't wait long, the hosts were nice. Our server jazzy was really attentive to us always refilled our drinks, took our dirty plates and was just quick with service. We ordered the famous French toast and chilaquiles, delicious. We will be coming here more!

Came on a Tuesday morning and no line or wait. We were greeted by the owner and welcomed into a…read morefresh and homey feeling dining area with comfy booths. This place feels "family owned" and we loved the pictures on the shelves. We ordered the French toast and I have to say, as breakfast aficionados, these are the BEST FRENCH TOAST in all the land. My husband ordered the chorizo con huevo (with mulita tortillas) and also so delicious. Meñu was not overwhelming or random, this place has great sazón and staff is helpful with suggestions, tidy, and prompt. Also, we ordered the Earl Grey latte and it's so divine! A friend recommended this place and we'll be recommending it to our loved ones too. Thanks for a lovely breakfast experience

I've visited Toast in Whittier which I wasn't as impressed enough to leave a review but today I…read morecame to brunch with my husband, daughter and her boyfriend. We made a reservation and were seated immediately. This location is always very clean and welcoming. We ordered strawberry mimosas, the simple breakfast, omelettes and a burrito with a side of green sauce. Everything was cooked to perfection. The best part of this visit was being served by Thaer. Thaer was a great waiter and extremely attentive. He continued to check on us and did not try to rush us out even though we took quite a bit of time. We would definitely recommend this location and we will definitely be back with hopes to be served by Thaer again! (Sorry not photos, we came hungry and I forgot to take them ‍)

Came here for breakfast with my son. I have passed by this place so many times and I finally made…read moreit inside. You have to be careful not to pass it since there is only one entrance to the parking lot , if you pass the entrance you will have to make a U-turn and come back. We didn't think we would get seated fast because the parking lot was pretty full. But we got lucky and were seated right away. Service is pretty good , they have a lot of people working here. The place is really big and has a lot of seating. It was quite busy. I ordered a Spanish omelette and my son ordered the blueberry pancakes. My omelette was ok, it had way too much peppers and I didn't see the cheese , it comes with a side so I went with country potato with onions and bell peppers. I only wish that it included some kind of toast. My son's pancakes were ok, they are only topped with blueberries we thought the blueberries were going to be inside the batter or inside the pancake. He had to add a lot of syrup to make them soft. The one thing I will say is that the house coffee is very good. It's Lavazza coffee which is really good. I wouldn't mind coming back and trying some other options or coming back for lunch or happy hour.

Went for a birthday dinner and had the best time…read more The place was a little hidden so walked around . Ample parking so that was convenient. The waiter was extremely friendly and brought out a birthday shot . The food was good and the portion size was quite large so we shared The ambiance was really pretty and cozy . Isn't ideal for large parties but perfect for a small group . Decor was very instagram worthy .

A pretty fancy shmancy restaurant if you ask me! Julep is serving up some taste seafood and…read moreAmerican food. It's located in the backend of the plaza. The service here was also the cherry on the top. They have plenty of seating and a bar in the middle with TV's, I was watching the beginning playoff run of the Warriors there this year :( I ordered the flat iron steak which was cooked perfectly and pair well with spinach and a side of fries. The fries were good, I was just a bit confused if their were oily or they had truffle sauce on it. Calamari was also pretty good, I would get that again. The lighting was making all my food look really greasy on the black plates but overall it was a good meal. I would definitely come back to try more.

Had a great time at cha Chas bar! Jose took amazing care of me--super friendly, attentive, and made…read morethe whole experience even better. Definitely coming back!

We dine at Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen in Brea frequently. We usually dine inside, but it was such a…read morenice evening that we chose to dine on the open-air covered patio this time. We love their chips and salsa. The complementary chips were very fresh, and both the red and green salsas have a medium heat level. We also always enjoy their grade size margaritas. They are not boozy, but definitely pack a punch. I usually have the mango-habanero margarita ordered extra-spicy, but I felt like trying something new, so I tried the Tamarindo Margarita (El Jimador 100% Blue Agave, Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur, Squirt, tamarindo, fresh lime, grande size $27). It was good, but was a little on the sweet side, and I barely got any heat. I'll go back to my mango-habanero next time. She had their limited time pineapple-poblano margarita (grande size $27). This was an off-menu special offering. It was excellent, with a great mix of fresh pineapple and a light heat and pepper flavor from the poblano. It was perfectly balanced and the sweetness was very light. I was jealous and wish I had ordered this also. We happened to visit on Thursday night which is fajita night. The deal starts at only $20 for veggie fajitas, with various proteins available for an additional cost. I had the steak fajitas ($27), and she had the achiote grilled chicken breast fajitas ($22). The meal starts with a big Mexican Caesar salad. It was very good, with the perfect amount of dressing, it was very filling. The picture doesn't do it justice, it is a large salad. The proteins arrive sizzling hot in a cast iron skillet. Our dishes had a generous amount of steak and chicken on top of a bed of peppers and onions. I got flour tortillas and she got corn. It's nice that they give you four warm tortillas wrapped in a cloth napkin. Most places usually only give you three. The standard meal comes with beans and rice but we both opted for all rice. The rice was barely warm, but we were already pretty stuffed so we barely touched it. Our server Nicole was great. She was very friendly and provided great service. My girlfriend only had a few bites of her salad and wanted to take the rest home. When they delivered our two fajita orders, spread across eight plates, they inadvertently took her salad away. Nicole made it right and brought her a full salad in a to-go box and bag. Excellent service! They often run a summer promotion where purchasing $100 in gift cards includes two additional $20 bonus gift cards. Hopefully this deal will come again soon. We will continue to dine at Cha Cha's frequently.

My third time back at Story. We did another Mad Hatters Tea party. Towers of small bites of sweet…read moreand savory, along with sparkling wine and Drink Me potion. So good! Tip: ask to sit in Vickie's area, especially if celebrating a birthday. She personally adds the "Happy Birthday" to the plate that holds a cup of complimentary ice cream Sunday.

Upon entering my friend and I were immediately seated and I gotta say the interior does give me the…read moremodern day mad hatter vibe from Alice in Wonderland. It has this dark but classy aesthetic and I was not prepared for that (in a good way). This restaurant has been here for about 2 years with different ownership and menu so I was excited to see what they had to offer. Hugo helped us with our order and he was very friendly and professional. We went ahead and ordered the ahi tuna taco, pork belly bao, garlic fries, the margharita pizza, the yuzu lobster pasta, and for drinks I got the virgin burning thyme. My friend got that and other drinks as well. Ahi tuna taco - 5/5 probably the best food item for the evening. The tuna was fresh, perfect amount of kick in its sauce, and the outter shell was perfectly crunchy. I think them replacing the shell with wonton was exceptional with the texture. Every bite was extremely satisfying. Pork Belly bao - 4/5 everything was delicious. The bow itself is bouncy and moist. There wasn't anything special about the sauce inside with the pork belly, but I would definitely give it a try at least once. A great portion with your friends or family as an appetizer. Garlic fries - 3/5 It was a bit underwhelming, but nothing horrible. I could not taste the garlic at all, but the fries itself was cooked to perfection with the outer being pretty crispy and inside being soft. Margharita pizza - 4/5 I really like the crust and the breading of this pizza. It was crispy and the pepperoni was cooked to perfection. I really like the small pepperoni because it gives an immense amount of flavor in each bite. The cheese and the tomato sauce was fine, but nothing special. Yuzu lobster pasta - 4/5 I wish I was able to taste more of the Yuzu since that's in the name of the dish, but I could not. If it was just called the lobster pasta I would say it's amazing. The tomatoes were perfect to lighten the entire dish with the heavy sauce and the pasta. The lobster was cooked fine. Other than that it was fine, but I would say either enhance the Yuzu flavor or remove it in the name of the dish. Burning thyme - 4.5/5 I really like the acid and the balance of sweetness and sour in this drink. Usually, I get skeptical when I make an alcoholic drink version because the bartender tends to over sweeten the drink, but this was not the case, and I enjoyed it a lot with our food.

My brother took the whole family to Old Brea Chop House to celebrate…read more == FOOD == We each got a steak. I got the 6 oz filet mignon. My parents got other cuts of meat, iirc my aunt got a 16 oz rib eye, and I don't really remember what my brother got. We got some sides: the brussel sprouts (11/10), the wild mushrooms (8/10) and the creamed corn (9/10). We also got 2 desserts: berry tart, and a sorbet. == SERVICE == The waiter and staff were all very nice and friendly. We asked for to-go boxes, and she even labeled everyone's boxes for us. == AMBIANCE == The inside is very bougie. We were seated at a booth in the middle of the restaurant. The bar on the side is very nice as well.

Steak was prepared well - we typically order medium rare. Warm red inside and crispy outside. Bone…read moremarrow always adds bonus points for me. Service is elevated compared to your typical restaurant - waiter spilled drinks on our shoes and there was no compensation except "we're sorry". That's fine. Ambiance was classy, dark and well lit at the same time. On par with any modern steak house. Would return again.

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!

Macallan's has the look of an Irish pub; dark wood, Celtic décor, the whole atmosphere is there…read more But if you're going to lean into Irish identity, the details matter, especially with Guinness. I've watched it poured straight into a regular pint glass with no 45-degree angle and no pause for the proper two-step pour. It comes out flat, with barely any creamy head, which completely changes the texture and experience. Guinness isn't just another draft beer; it needs to settle, and it should be served in a proper tulip or Guinness glass to get that classic presentation. The fix is simple: slow the pour down and train the staff on the traditional method. The pub has the vibe. Now it just needs to respect the pint.