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    Stonefire Grill - Brea

    3.6 (738 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Salad, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    bloody chicken
    Kasandra C.

    I went to this brea location and honestly don't come when their busy. First of all their prices are pretty high for meat and their portions are like really small. I would say it's serves a good vibe for big groups of people but I feel the quality of this restaurant has been going down throughout the years. Their waitress are always very nice and accommodating but their food isn't so great. We ordered chicken and it was like bloody red. So be careful about the chicken...

    My grandpa enjoying his salmon.
    Vanessa G.

    The Stonefire is by far my favorite restaurant. The food is always so good. The tri tip is the best around. The chicken is so juicy. The potato salad is the best I've ever had as well as the ceasar salad. My grandpa is a veteran, and he gets 50% off his meal. I think that is such a kind gesture for this restaurant. He loves the salmon. My husband loves the baby back ribs. We bring our own bottle of wine. For being such a casual restaurant, the food rivals some of our favorite fine dining spots. We even brought caesar salad and the fantastic breadsticks to our father's day gathering.

    My boy chowing down on a sausage & ham pizza after his Winter Music Performance 2.27.19
    Mimi J.

    Review 44/365 Day Challenge This is our only go to restaurant for when we want Stonefire Grill. Since it's local. Came on a Tuesday evening for last minute dinner w the fam bam after my oldest tennis match. 2.24.26 Figured Stonefire is fast, yummy & always great for one of our family dinner outings of choice. Bummed yesterday's dinner had a few hiccups. During ordering our food. We got the stimulus package. Our usual but we haven't ordered it in a while since last summer I recall. We asked the guy associate, recall the pizza included 2 topping in the stimulus package and he mentioned yes or any of the pizzas listed. So we then got the meat lovers pizza. When picking out salad, we weren't informed or remember it only includes Garden or Caesar salad. We ordered the Stonefire Bbq Chop salad. After paying for our order and went to go sit down. I was a bit confused how our total was so high. When we only ordered the stimulus package along w a shareable pasta and 2 fountain drinks. I looked over the receipt and saw we were charged extra for the meat lovers pizza and the salad we got. Went back to the register to find an associate. The guy that took our order wasn't up front any more. The associate saw my receipt and said he will go talk to the guy that took our order. The gentleman that took our order than came up and said "when i asked if everything was good and with your total, you didn't say anything" This i do understand and i informed him, we were out for a tennis match since 3 pm in the cold and a bit weary/tired. So apologies for not being fully there but you didn't mention of the extra charges for the meat lover pizza and the salad we picked. Along you did mention the pizza covered 2 toppings along w any other listed pizza was included. Mee and my husband both heard this. We were both ordering and agreeing together what we wanted. He apologize and refunded us the extra charge and re ~ corrected the order to what the stimulus package included. Went and sat back at the table to eat the salad, pasta and breadsticks that was already given. It was about 25 mins into eating. Looking at the receipt i ordered at 6:55 pm and now the time was 7:30 p.m. we haven't received our pizza or tri tip yet. We know it doesn't usually take that long, half and hour. So we asked the associate regards to our missing items part of the meal. He thought this entire time our last 2 items had already been out. If we never asked for our items, we could've still been waiting. He had to re input our order in. Associate did end up making us a 16 inch bacon n ham pizza, a bigger one instead of the 12 inch it comes with to apologize for the overlooked within our remaining order. Which was nice of him. But My gosh, my 3 kids were starving along with my 80 year old mother in law that came to watch my son's 1st tennis match. It was a really long dinner indeed. My oldest son was falling asleep on the dinner table waiting for our food. Sigh*

    Kelly K.

    Gotta give Stonefire grill a 3/5. Their Caesar salad was partially frozen lettuce with croutons and cheese slapped on there. Where they shined was with the carrot cake - I ate the whole thing. It was delicious. I guess the good evens out the bad here. If you're looking for an affordable meal with options for everyone, this is your spot. You order at the counter and go sit down at a table with your number and they bring the food out. It's kind of a hybrid between fast food and your typical sit down restaurant.

    Lunch special - bbq chicken club and chicken tortilla soup
    Dar O.

    Nice location. I've been to the one in Arcadia and this one seems bigger inside. Parking wasn't too bad during the lunch hour. Service is straight forward - order at the counter, they give you a pager, and they bring the food over to go. We came in for lunch and tried their lunch specials. Good selection of choices and portions sizes are good for the price. Enjoyed my sandwich and soup. Everything seems to be fresh and made to order. Surprisingly it wasn't too busy during a weekday lunch. Worthy as a lunch option if you're in the area.

    Michele L.

    BEST Family deal in the OC Stonefire Grill has been a premier takeout, catering and fast-casual family dining destination since 2000. With generous portions of made-from-scratch classic American-inspired dishes, this is the perfect spot to feed the whole family!! Not only are they famous for their flame-grilled meats, hearty salads, pizzas and breadsticks, they have a tantalizing and crave-worthy new lineup this season. Here's what we tried! Family Four Pack: your choice of BBQ or lemon garlic chicken breast, a large cheese or pepperoni pizza, a shareable pasta, any premium salad and eight freshly-baked breadsticks. Such a great value for $55!! (for a limited time) NEW Cornbread Casserole: so incredibly moist and topped with fried serranos and maple butter. One of my new favorites! I will definitely get the Family size next time! NEW Nashville Hot Chicken Pizza: Nashville hot chicken, mozzarella, fried sage, honey hot sauce and a side of ranch dressing. My boys favorite!! NEW Cinna-Dunks: the breadsticks you know and love in bite-sized, sugar cinnamon form with cream cheese frosting for dipping! So soft and incredibly addicting!! Don't miss out on their Incredible Carrot Cake!! Perfect for catering your next event! Indoor and outdoor dining. Wonderful customer service from James and Mariah!

    Fountain drink area with options for coffee and tea as well
    Jorge C.

    I needed to get some stuff at the brea mall so I figured I'd try this place out since it was an 8 minute walk (3 minute drive) when you walk in, you immediately get a cafeteria style vibe. It wasn't bad at all but that's just what popped in my head. A few steps later and you're greeted by someone. Here's the thing to consider if you want to try this place: look at the menu before walking in. I was fortunate enough to do so and it helped because you are standing there with the menu in your face (no pictures) and the person waiting for you to take your order. Talk about pressure! I knew what I wanted but I couldn't remember, so here I was, panicking, trying to remember what it was. I finally placed my order and they gave me a buzzer to put on my table and a cup for water. I got the 10 ounces of the Tri tip (bbq) and a side of Mac and cheese. I couldn't help but notice the lowest amount of tip to leave was 18%. I want to say I didn't mind but yes I did. When did the baseline for a tip jump to 18%?! I ended up leaving the 18% and took a seat. My food arrived shortly after but I was told the breadsticks would be a couple minutes. The Tri tip was ok but the Mac and cheese kind of disappointed. It didn't really have a good taste to it. The breadsticks showed up about 5 minutes later and it seemed like they were in a hurry to get them out so they didn't heat them up enough. The outside wasn't crunchy at all and the middle was worse. I ate about half of 1. (There were 2 in the order) As I was walking out, I noticed a big line had formed. It was probably because the people at the front were panicking and didn't know what to order. I was glad to have ordered with nobody behind me. In conclusion, maybe they have other stuff that tastes better than the Mac and cheese but this trip disappointed me a little bit. The overall service was great but there's definitely room for improvement. As I left the restaurant, I did notice outside seating was available as well. I would probably stick to that if you don't want to feel like you're back in school.

    10 oz tri tip
    Jessica J.

    Great food place for BBQ. I got the Tri Tip Personal. It comes with 2 garlic bread sticks, and 1 side. I purchased an extra side for $3.99. So the 2 sides I got was Corn Bread and the Jasmine Rice. The Corn bread was so good!!! It was sweet and with the sweet butter combination! It was mmmmMmmGood. The Tri tip was also good. I chosen it to be cooked medium rare. And you get to choose the 2 sauce. I got 1/2 BBQ sauce and 1/2 Gorgonzola butter sauce. I like the BBQ sauce better. They also have marinara pastas, I got to try some because my friend ordered it and it was ok. Not that great. It kinda lacked flavor. You order first and they bring the food to your table. If you need utensil, plates, and napkins. It located at the side of the restaurant where the drinks are. There is also BBQ sauce you can get yourself. It's free for all seats. Free parking lot and located next to Target.

    takeout mac n cheese melted through container -- gross!
    Reena P.

    I've dined here a lot, and most experiences are good. However, on a recent takeout order, my child's takeout order of mac 'n cheese was served in a thin plastic container and melted through! This means microplastics leached into the food and piping hot mac n' cheese ended up on my daughter's lap. I wrote to corporate to get them to change their packaging on their takeout orders so this doesn't happen to others. The Director of Operations got back to me saying that they would change it for their kids mac 'n cheese, but I'm not sure they'll change it for other hot dishes (e.g. marinara pasta) served to go.

    Breadsticks
    Scott O.

    I had the Pulled Pork Bánh mì pizza and it was surprisingly delicious. It had a very unique taste from your standard Bánh mì sandwich but I liked it. I also had half of a pulled pork sandwich and that was awesome as expected. I ate a few slices of shared tri-tip. That was great too. The service stafff brought out the food as it came up so eating with company was staggered but that's okay. The ambiance inside was similar to a large cafeteria but much warmer and comfortable. We had a wonderful meal together

    Cesar Caesar Salad 7" Pizzapizza
    Leticia A.

    Santiago was amazing! It was our fist time here and he helped us with the menu and was very polite and sweet! The place was very clean and the food was amazing! I tried the Hot honey chicken pizza and it was a 10/10! Definitely will be back

    My delicious plate
    Shawna C.

    Enjoyed another great dinner from Stonefire! Ordered the chicken and tri tip for two for takeout. The tri tip was tender delicious, per usual, and the lemon garlic chicken was pretty decent, though I thought it had more flavor in the past. May have been lacking salt. The breadsticks, loaded mashed potatoes and salad were also great.

    BBQ Brisket Sando Blanketed with Velvety Smooth 'Cue Sauce
    Scott W.

    Your favorite Yelp correspondent was running errands in Brea yesterday when he noticed Stonefire Grill perched on the corner of the Brea Marketplace Plaza. Remembering the effusive word of mouth review that my oldest son, Pastor Brandon, decreed during his recent visit from WDC, I pulled over. First impressions? Sheeeeeeeeeiiit. The Harrigan Family could've easily christened their Family restaurant "Bullseye," because it NAILS the bullseye of what men like to see and eat, while dining. Visually, you're greeted by cinnamon-hued woods bathed in comforting stained glass chandeliered lights. Menu-wise, Stonefire Grill reminds me of Sir Elton John's greatest hits- Pick one, any one! You can't go wrong!! Pizzas, ribs, hearty hot and cold sandwiches, chicken, decadent desserts like cheesecake and carrot cake. I ordered the BBQ Tri Tip Sandwich, which features amply portioned slabs of grilled tri tip melted sheets of mozz and dressed with your choice of either BBQ sauce or gorgonzola butter. The latter seems to be a popular choice with past diners, so I will ask for that variation, next time. The BBQ sauce is a vinegar-forward sauce that reminds me of the delish Tony Roma's sauce I usta pour all over my ribs/sandos and fries baaaaaaack in the day. The sando comes with multiple sides to choose from- I went with a frankly decadent house salad with the chili lime vinaigrette dressing. Was pleasantly surprised at the quality, and cut, of the vegetables! So rare these days to see carrots finely shredded instead of half-heartedly cut into wee discs. Demerits: Both of my negatives pertain to technology. The first is how I wasn't able to pre-order via the Yelp app. When you press "order online," it would generate a frozen screen. Secondly, I wasn't thrilled how I wasn't allowed to apply my just awarded points from yesterday's $18 purchase towards Stonefire's Rewards program. When I asked the young lady who took my order how I could get credit for my purchase, she told me I'd have to call the corporate office and ask for their help. Which, of course, seems a bit excessive, and candidly too labor intensive, just to get my points credited! Kudos: The young lady who packaged my order was a sheer delight!! Super friendly, generous with her smile and her warm entreaties to add extra sauce, eating utensils, plate etc to my takeout order. Even though our interaction lasted only thirty seconds she truly exemplified Stonefire's pledge of delivering scratch-made meals in a "happy to serve" environment! I look forward to sampling Stonefire's pizzas, ribs and French Dip sando on future visits. My order was $17.56 incl tax.

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    Does anyone know where they buy their ranch sauce from? It definitely isn't hidden valley!?

    We make our Ranch dressing from scratch.

    Do you do catering delivery for January 1,2022?

    Our Catering is limited due to the holiday season but we encourage you to contact our Catering team at 888-649-5783 or via this link, https://stonefiregrill.com/catering/, to inquire further.

    Is patio seating pet friendly?

    NO PETS ! SEEING EYE DOG ONLY! They don't fall for that COMPANION PET HORSE SHIT !!!

    Do they currently allow indoor dining?

    Yes! Keep in mind however that it's limited due to Covid, however.

    Why in the world does 85 percent of the menu say "price varies".... couldn't it say the range like $9-14? I have heard there are different sizes to order but could we at…

    Thanks for asking! We have many value-oriented options great for feeding families! You can take a look at our prices here: https://www.yelp.com/menu/stonefire-grill-brea. Please let us know if you have any other questions!

    Is the roasted cauliflower pita vegan? I couldn't find it on the allergens list.

    Yes, our delicious Roasted Cauliflower Pita is vegan!

    Is there a corking fee?

    Yes, $2.99, they charge the corkage and use of glasses.

    Do they have facilities for a group of 15-20 people? Private room?

    Stonefire Grill doesn't take reservations nor do they have a private area for large groups. Although they do in fact try to get a table ready for large parties ASAP upon arrival and request. I've seen parties of 12 quickly seated. Sometimes it's a… 

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    Griffin's

    Griffin's

    4.6
    (627 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Private events

    Excellent steak restaurant in downtown Brea. Been to a fair amount of steakhouses across the…read morecountry, and the ribeye here was surprisingly good. Highly recommend it. Also recommend the crispy brussels sprouts and meatballs, Service was very good. Would go back again. Parking is free across the street at the parking structure.

    I could have swore I wrote a review when we started going here last year, but I guess I never did…read more As we started exploring steak options in the OC, Griffin's came up so we decided to give it a try given the high rating and numerous reviews here on yelp. Yelp definitely did not let us down! So we've been to Griffins a handful of times over the last yearish and while their menu is petite and nearly unchanged, we still usually get the same things. The most recent visit, we ordered our usual: 20 oz ribeye medium rare, patatas bravas, and crispy brussel sprouts. For the ribeye, I will say this time around compared to the other times we've been here, it was quite lacking. The ribeye was less flavored than usual and I feel like we either got an like an older piece of ribeye or maybe a poor cut off the ribeye because it was quite chewy and a bit tough in some places and not really tender. It was cooked perfectly medium rare, but it was just too chewy and it was not it's usual. I hope this is just a one off thing and that the next time we come back it's the usual delicious and tender one piece of ribeye. The patatas bravas were delicious, crispy, well displayed, and in two different sauces (forgot the name lol) and very tasty. The other highlight is their crispy brussel sprouts. We try and order this at any restaurant; however, most do not do it as perfect as Griffins. It is super crispy, but not charred, very flavorful but not overpowering for a side dish/appetizer, and most importantly, it's not greased up like so many other places. The restaurant is located in that downtown Brea and has plenty of seating but always do reservations regardless. The environment is more dark, relaxing, and a great date spot. Parking is no issue as there is parking in the back (which I believe is valet) but there is a parking structure across the street. Pricing is as expected when compared to other restaurants of similar caliber. Griffins has a very large alcohol drink section, but the ladyfriend and I prefer our non alcohol drinks and I can never say no to Dr. Pepper. Aside from this off night ribeye we had, highly recommended if you are looking for a steak restaurant in this year. Their brussel sprouts will never let you down either!

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    Reunion Kitchen + Drink

    4.4
    (561 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$
    Wheelchair accessible
    Kid friendly

    Amazing place I live the atmosphere Foods great drinks are…read moregood I have enjoyed the location in Anaheim hills beautiful look forward to going back

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was disappointing from start to finish. I gave…read moreReunion Kitchen 1 star across the board because the atmosphere, service, and food all fell well below expectations. The service was by far the worst part. We sat for over **20 minutes** without anyone coming to our table--not even to offer water. I eventually had to get up and ask someone to send a server over. What made it even more frustrating was watching other parties who arrived **15-20 minutes after us** receive water immediately and have their orders taken before anyone even acknowledged our table. After finally waiting another 10 minutes to receive our water, we had to track down our server again just to place our food order because no one returned to check on us. By that point, we had been sitting long enough and were more than ready to order. To make matters worse, we ordered an appetizer of coconut shrimp about five minutes after placing our entrée order, but it never arrived. After we had already finished our meals, we asked to cancel it, only to be told that our server had never entered the order in the first place. Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for the poor service. It lacked flavor and was very underwhelming. This experience was frustrating enough that I cannot recommend Reunion Kitchen. I initially wanted to believe this was simply an off day or an inexperienced server, but after hearing from two other people I know who described nearly identical experiences, it seems this may be a recurring issue. One thing that left me especially uncomfortable was seeing guests who arrived well after us receive prompt attention while our table was repeatedly overlooked. I can't say why that happened, but it certainly made us question whether we were being treated differently. I sincerely hope the restaurant looks into its service standards and ensures every guest is treated with the same level of respect and attention.

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    Finney's Crafthouse

    Finney's Crafthouse

    3.8
    (294 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Came here on a Saturday to watch some football and Finney's hit the mark. Plenty of TVs, so we…read morecould actually see the game from our table, and the atmosphere had a good energy without being a rowdy sports bar. Nice mix of people, families early on, more of a lively crowd as the night went. We did a bunch of shared plates this time instead of burgers. The steak taquitos and the chicken wings were both solid, and the fries disappeared fast. Beer selection is legit too, good rotating drafts and the staff had no problem giving recommendations when we couldn't decide. Parking in Downtown Brea can be a little bit of a hunt on weekends, but it's worth it. Easy to walk to shops or a movie after. We stayed way longer than planned, which usually tells me a place is doing something right. Will be back.

    My experience was underwhelming…read more The inside decor was fun and the restaurant is big, Plenty of seating throughout, combination of tables, booths and at the bar. Definitely a place you can come watch sports or hang out with big groups. My husband and I came in on a weekday, a little before 8 for dinner. There were probably 5-7 parties throughout the restaurant and 2 people at the bar. No host at the front. Servers working at bar and a server walking around. No acknowledgment from staff or even a glance our direction. We decided to wait a few more minutes, if no one helps us we will leave. A few minutes later, a server quickly walks from the back. He grabs menus and takes us to a table. I liked that the booth was huge for just the 2 of us. I didn't like that the restaurant was pretty empty and we were seated by the bathroom and in front of the kitchen. Our server was Bryce and he was nice. We ordered: Steak fajitas - read a lot of reviews about this and it was just okay. I'm not sure what I was expecting. It's definitely a serving for 1. The steak was tough, but the veggies had flavor and cooked perfectly. The tortilla was also good. I ended up eating the veggies with the tortilla without the steak. It comes with small ramekins of sour cream, guacamole & the black bean salsa - which was more like a purée. Deviled eggs - so, I love deviled eggs. If it's on the menu at any restaurant, I always order them. These were very runny. The flavor was good, but the texture of the yolk was like baby food. I wouldn't order again. Grilled cheese & soup - this was good. Very cheesy. I thought the glasses for the drinks were cute. I drank about 1/2 my coke and noticed the glass was dirty with specs of food, both inside the glass and outside. My cloth napkin also had stains. We are local, so if our friends wanted to come back, we might try it again, but this would not be my first choice.

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    Macallans Public House

    4.0
    (1.7k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Friendly service and the vibes was very welcoming and relaxing…read more Perfect for a quick drink or 2 while hanging out with family n friends

    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.

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    Live performer
    Macallans Public House
    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
    The Refinery

    The Refinery

    4.7
    (78 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    The food was good quality and the price was fair. The staff at Embassy Brea is always spot onread more

    I waited 40 minutes for my food, and I had ordered a burger which you would think would not be hard…read moreto make. For some reason the refinery spend their 40 minutes cooking the hell out of my burger, and they could even put the tooth pick in the middle of my burger, like is it that hard to stab my burger in the middle. I honestly don't know how The Refinery inside the Hilton in Brea manages to stay open. This was easily one of the worst dining experiences I've had in a long time. First off, the place looks nice when you walk in, but that's where the positives end. The service was painfully slow -- not the "busy restaurant" kind of slow, but the "did anyone remember we're here?" kind. We waited forever just to get water, and it somehow took even longer for the food. Then the food actually showed up... and wow. Bland, overpriced, and somehow still cold. It tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp since last week. For a restaurant attached to a Hilton, I expected at least basic quality, but this felt like cafeteria food with steakhouse prices. To make things worse, the staff acted like helping customers was a huge inconvenience. No check-ins, no refills, no effort. Just vibes of "please eat and leave." Between the slow service, disappointing food, and ridiculous prices, this place feels like a tourist trap hiding in a hotel lobby. Save your money and eat literally anywhere else in Brea. Even a gas station snack run would be a better experience.

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    Noisy but cool place
    Noisy but cool place
    Shrimp Tacos
    Shrimp Tacos
    Paragary's 83 nice and refreshing

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    Paragary's 83 nice and refreshing
    Tempo Cantina

    Tempo Cantina

    4.4
    (7.8k reviews)
    0.5 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

    Solid 3.8 stars! - note I've been coming here for multiple years and sadly they changed new owners…read moreand the food reflected that I do want to start off by saying the service was great, decor is the same as it was before, but docking off some stars due to the food I was used to Pork belly bites- this is my favorite item here, and when it came out today I was so surprised at how much smaller they were than before! It didn't taste as good and wasn't as juicy sadly. The sauces were still consistent but the pork belly itself was a bit lackluster from before Tinga taquitos- these used to be so juicy, the chicken inside was a bit dry and the tortilla itself was too thick. U def need to use the sauces they provide to offset the dryness Grilled Octopus- this dish was good, octopus was juicy but portion was a bit small for what it was. It also came with sweet potato fries Loaded fries- idk what I was expecting but these were just fries with buffalo chicken nuggets on top. Don't get me wrong this was decent and the buffalo chicken was tangy and juicy! Thirsty Thursday deals happen all day $7 margs and you know I had to get some. Mango was the sweetest, strawberry was not bad, guava was the best in balance of flavor in sweetness and alcohol. Overall not a bad experience but note if u haven't came here in a while, the food quality has changed sadly

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    Strawberry  Margarita!
    Strawberry Margarita!
    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.
    Coffee. Straightforward, hot, and caffeinated.

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    Coffee. Straightforward, hot, and caffeinated.
    Toast Kitchen & Bar

    Toast Kitchen & Bar

    4.0
    (2.6k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Outdoor seating

    Toast is a beautiful place - very well decorated and cozy! There's ample seating so waits are…read moreminimal. The Short Rib chilaquiles are very tasty, and the flavors complemented each other so well. I would definitely get this again. It was a somewhat large plate so easily shareable between 2! I ordered the Mexican Mocha latte with oat milk, and it wasn't the most flavorful - it was a mild flavor. I liked it but wasn't my favorite. My mom ordered the steak & eggs, and she thought it was very filling and tasty. A little plain though but to be expected with a steak and eggs, she was expecting a thicker cut.

    Came on 7/24 with my friend for my birthday. It was pretty empty at noon. We got sat at a table on…read morethe bar side. We sat for 10 minutes, maybe a little longer before we were greeted. A couple other employees walked past us and didn't acknowledge us. We both work in a restaurant, she's a server and i'm a manager, you don't just leave a table sitting without saying something. I don't remember our servers name but he was nice. My friend ordered a vanilla latte and the crunch berry french toast. I order a watermelon margarita and the chilaquiles. She got her latte a few minutes after ordering, I didn't get my margarita for about 10-15 minutes. I got it the same time we got our food. When we were ordering the server asked if we wanted a couple of waters, we didn't get them until after we got our food. The chilaquiles were good. I love my food spicy and the flavor hit! The rice was pretty good. I wasn't a big fan of the beans, they weren't bad, but they weren't good. The watermelon margarita was okay, the flavor was nice but it didn't seem like there was much tequila. The french toast was good also. She really liked it, same with the potatoes! The latte she didn't really like, she said it just tasted plain.

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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.
    Toast Kitchen & Bar

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    Die Bierstube Restaurant

    Die Bierstube Restaurant

    4.6
    (67 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Passed by this place and decided to give it a try. What a unique German restaurant right in Brea…read more It instantly reminded me of the Hofbräuhaus in Vegas with its friendly and welcoming food hall. I'm not super familiar with German cuisine, but everything felt authentic and traditional. I ordered their popular Ruben sandwich, served hot with corned beef, sauerkraut, and a Russian dressing on rye bread. It was delicious and packed with meat and flavor. The fries that came along with it were so crispy and tasty. I also tried the breaded veal cutlet, which is a German specialty. Both dishes were very good and hearty. They also have a great beer selection on draft. I went with the Spaten Pilsner, which paired perfectly with the meal. I love that each of their beers is served in its own branded glass. It was just super filling, I wasn't able to finish everything. Overall, a great experience and definitely a spot I'd come back to and try their various specialties (like their sausages) !

    This restaurant is incredible. Great service, great variety, great food! I was delightfully pleased…read morewith the quality of the potato salad, apple fritters, and veggie brauts. Additionally, they have a variety of programs/events, such as a hiking cub, german classes, live music, and more. How awesome is that! Hoping to come back soon! Thank you to our wonderfully kind waiter, Xavier!

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    Inside
    Reuben sandwich
    Reuben sandwich
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    Old Brea Chop House

    Old Brea Chop House

    4.3
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$$

    Located on birch street in Brea this resturant is located right next to the Improv & reunion…read moreResturant. For parking use the parking structures. There is a large bar area. It is very dim inside the environment, but the noise level was loud which was great for the group dinner i went for. The grilled oysters, center ribeye, Brussel sprouts, and creamed spinach was delicious! I would not get the charcuterie board or the gnocchi again just pricey for what it was. Now they have about ten choices for desserts but i loved the huge slice of carrot cake over the warm butter cake although that was good too. Overall the establishment was clean and the service was fast and everybody was friendly and professional. I will be coming back for sure.

    Fantastic meal. Went for my mom's 80th birthday and we weren't disappointed…read more Raw oysters: delicious and fresh Caviar: so good. Interesting little toasts they serve with it (used to blinis). Gave us a refill when we ran out. Porterhouse: huge! And cooked perfectly medium rare. Came with 2 sides of our choice and butter cake for dessert. Short ribs: delicious. My sister who eats like a bird finished the whole dish. Ribeye add lobster meat: the birthday girl wanted steak and lobster, so that's what she got! Cooked perfectly and she was very happy. Rack of lamb: sooooo good. Cooked medium rare. Great flavor. Came with a whole head of roasted garlic. SIDES: Gnocchi: Good flavor, big portion Broccolini: deliciously roasted Asparagus: very good with hollandaise Creamed corn: fantastic sweet creamy corn Butter cake: good portion! Wish it wasn't dusted with sugar crystals Carrot cake: massive slice. So yummy. Could have been a little more moist. Birthday dessert: chocolate mousse with coulis, I think (my mom didn't share lol!!!)--delicious, not too sweet. Bomb berry cocktail: red berry vodka, lemon, muddled raspberry. Too easy to drink lol. Also ordered the non-alcoholic version and it was really refreshing. Attentive and friendly service by all. Ambiance was so nice. Only wish they could have personalized the birthday celebration a little more by adding a name to the birthday dessert. It's so special to see your name and is an easy addition. Overall, would 100% go back. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience!

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    Old Brea Chop House
    Creamed corn
    Creamed corn
    Mushroom Mille Feuille

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    Mushroom Mille Feuille

    Stonefire Grill - Brea - bbq - Updated August 2026

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