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    The Hideout Kitchen

    4.2 (2.8k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Smoked brisket panini
    Bridget K.

    This is a good place to come after spending time at the Lafayette Reservoir! They have lovely outside seating and a casual atmosphere, but feels slightly upscale too. We were seated immediately, but it took about 10 minutes for a server to come to our table. However, he took our drink and food order quickly and took good care of during our visit. We went for brunch/lunch on a weekday. They have a great variety of options for food, something for everyone! We started with coffee, which tasted good and I liked the mugs and little pitcher of cream alongside. There was a little bit of the grounds in the coffee, but not so much to make it unpleasant. To eat, I had the steak frites. It's not your traditional steak frites, which was nice to see! The chimmichuri sauce was the perfect topping for the steak. The fries were cooked to my liking (not too crispy) and the steak was seasoned well. If I were to order it again, I'd ask for medium rare as opposed to medium to make it an even better eating experience. However, it was delicious! The other people in my party had the smoked brisket panini and the honey fried chicken. Both of these dishes were delicious as well. The chicken is one of their best selling dishes. If you're looking for a good spot to eat and have drinks after hiking around the reservoir, check out The Hideout Kitchen!

    Ube pancakes
    Laura E.

    I had been to the restaurant that was previously at this location a few years ago and had been wanting to try The Hideout Kitchen. I came here this morning with some friends and we really enjoyed our meal! First, I LOVE that they take reservations online via Open Table. We have been to other restaurants for brunch that don't take reservations and had to wait 45-60 mins to get seated. I arrived a few mins early and was immediately seated after checking in. My friends were running late so I appreciated that they didn't make me wait until the rest of the party arrived. The entrees we got were the ube pancakes, tomato soup and grilled cheese, chorizo tacos, and a Benedict. The ube pancakes were a generous portion and the ube sauce wasn't overly sweet. I tried a piece of the grilled cheese one of my friends ordered, which was perfectly cheesy. Though I didn't partake as a non-meat eater, my friends seemed to enjoy the chorizo tacos. Friends had mimosas and a lychee martini. Next time I'll have to take uber or Lyft there so I can enjoy them without being too drunk to drive! Waiter was friendly and we didn't have to wait long for the food or check. We had a great table outside. Although we were near a lot of car and foot traffic, we could still talk and hear each other at a normal volume. I'd love to try the grilled cheese with tomato soup on a chilly day, which are probably far and few now that it's spring. Maybe next time I'll try the brioche French toast or the breakfast burrito.

    Bright Saturday morning before rainy week ahead
    Kashyap J.

    Continues to be go to brunch place but this time I would rate it 3.5 stars We ordered curry chicken wrap - though flavorful it could do with more seasoning, less burning and moisture or curry. Frittata has always been our favorite but it was also dry, I liked it when they served it in the baking dish itself. Drinks were good. Chocolate martini and bubbly both were good. Being Easter Sunday their kitchen was backed up. So it took them solid 30 minutes to bring the food. But after that they did get us the spicy aioli and were quick to serve whatever we wanted. We liked the previous location a bit better but atleast this is more open. All the parking spots are paid and only coin or credit card are accepted. Three hr limit on the parking.

    Avoid these chairs
    Sarah J.

    I dined at Hideout with a group of colleagues after a long training day. Great experience. We enjoyed both indoor and outdoor space. We landed at a table in the bar for happy hour - this is where my only critique comes in. The chairs at the high tops in the bar are "half stools" - not enough seat to rest comfortably on. Each member of my party commented on them as they sat down and groaned when they stood up later. We then had dinner on the patio and it was delightful. We shared a few appetizers - the mascarpone toast was the surprise favorite! Then a range of entrees - each one of them delicious. Hideout achieves that perfect blend of homey and chef-driven. True comfort food without feeling heavy. Our server took great care of us. I'd highly recommend this spot. Just choose your chair carefully.

    Meatballs and polenta appetizer (Feb 2026)
    Alan G.

    Came in for a pre-movie dinner on a busy Friday night, and other than a few minor issues, we had an overall excellent experience. We got seated in the back room which was cozy and not as loud, which was great. Our server was friendly and put in our order quickly after we let him know that we had to try to make a movie time in nearby Walnut Creek. Because the restaurant was pretty busy, it was understandable that the kitchen was also handling a lot of orders, and all things considered, the food came out pretty quickly overall. The wedge salad was an excellent portion and had a different type of dressing than your usual blue cheese, and even though it was lighter than a typical blue cheese dressing, it was very flavorful, and the salad was packed with tomatoes and crispy bacon, along with crisp iceberg lettuce. The French onion soup was bubbling hot and rich, and the meatball and polenta appetizer included tender, nicely seasoned meatball over creamy polenta and a rich gravy. The polenta was chunkier than we prefer but went well with the gravy and meatballs. The boneless honey fried chicken was outstanding, with crispy skin, tender meat, and drizzled with tasty truffle honey. The potato fennel mash was smooth and salted nicely, and the sauteed kale with dried cranberries had good texture and flavors. Both sides complemented the fried chicken well. We were in a rush at the end to leave to get to the movie on time, and getting the check paid took a little longer than expected, but that was pretty minor. There are plenty of other menu options that we would like to try again in the near future and look forward to coming back soon.

    Double Cut Pork Chop (did not come with a steak-knife, took me 5-mins to flag someone down to get one; in the meantime it got cold).
    Thomas S.

    It was a lovely evening to sit outside but the service was atrocious. They have a service level problem which is a shame bc the food is actually good. There was confusion between two server for our entire section of 6 tables, which led to delays in getting water, taking orders, receiving food (our chicken wings came our slow and was cold), (did not get a steakknife for my double porkchop, so the food got cold, I eventually flagged down the hostess who got me the correct knife vs a butter knife), and checking in the taste of the food (did not happen). I ordered an expensive dinner and it came out cold. Not great. I'd say I am 0-2 at The Hideout now. It's just not worth the service difficulties - every table in our section had delays and difficulties. It is so off-putting that you'll want to leave. Btw they add "+3% service fee to all transactions" which you'd think would equate to the commensurate level of higher service. Hope they can improve bc the hostess was great, the food was very good, and the ambiance is solid. Despite that I'm not sure I'd ever come back. Yes, that's how badly the service staff is run there. Poor experience, good (cold) meal.

    Salad
    Rebekah T.

    I love the hideout kitchen. On a nice day, sitting on the patio, I'm swept away to somewhere else. I feel like I'm on vacation and everything on the menu is a delicious getaway. Every time we go, there is a different menu. Brunch is one, happy hour (mid day offerings) and then there was dinner. I'm sure those rotate items as well. The food is great, lots of savory options that are on the healthier side. The meatballs and polenta, mussels, brussels and salads were delicious. This place is dog friendly, they have a nice patio for your well behaved best friends. Service was friendly and the whole place is just nice. Highly recommend.

    Roasted Chicken Panini
    Cynthia P.

    Happy February! My Coworker and I came by the hideout for lunch! This was my first visit, and it didn't disappoint. It is paid meter parking. We came in around noon and were able to get seated immediately. We asked to be seated outside since it was a nice day out! Inside had a bit of a dark modern aesthetic. The menu had lots of good lunch options, but not too many vegan options. We ordered the roasted chicken panini with side of sweet potatoes fries and the smoked brisket panini with house salad! I really enjoyed the chicken panini. I thought the basil aioli was incredibly flavorful! I didn't try the smoked brisket panini, but my coworker enjoyed it a lot! Overall, great food and great service! I will definitely come back in the future to try other food. Maybe even during the weekends for the brunch menu!

    Steak Frites ($30)
    Ariana I.

    Came here for Easter lunch. Huge restaurant that's good for big groups. Parking is convenient with the lot across the street. The waiter was very kind and patient with our group of 15. Cocktails were yummy (had the white Negroni) and the portions are generous. I should've skipped the grilled cheese and gotten the shrimp and grits but everyone else liked their dishes! Salads, steak frites, French toast (not pictured) were all good. Good brunch spot.

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    Alex A.

    Excellent all around--great portions, high quality food, attentive service, and solid value. The ambiance can get pretty loud during peak hours, so keep that in mind. They also offer happy hour and weeknight specials, which is a nice bonus. I'll definitely be making this a regular go-to!

    Steak Frites
    Chassidy T.

    This is my second time visiting The Hideout Kitchen, it was a pretty busy afternoon for employees at they prepare for their New Year Party. My boyfriend and I ordered 1 Honey Fried Chicken Plate & 1 Steak Frites Plate. I ordered the Honey Fried Chicken plate which was delicious, crunchy on the outside & juicy in the inside. I honestly enjoyed my meal so much that I wanted to finish my entire plate but was so full. For the Steak Frites, my boyfriend regrettably ordered his cooked Medium Rare which ended up being a little too red for him (but.. That's on him! I) Personally, I do think the fries could've been cooked longer until crispy golden. As for drinks, I ordered a Hideout Ranch Water which was good. One thing to note, and a reason why I docked a star, was because one item on the receipt (my fried chicken plate) was not the happy hour price. They immediately fixed this but I recommend checking your receipt if you go during happy hour, as they were definitely on autopilot (especially today as they prep for a busy night). Lastly, Ambiance was nice. Casual enough to grab drinks, but also clean and dimmed enough for a date night. Regardless of the docked star for this visit, I'd love to come back and try their Salmon plate.

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    Margie L.

    Tucked in a quaint Lafayette town,parking around is also small and metered.A special celebration for us to be here and they allowed our furry babies to celebrate with us.This restaurant has Filipino American fusion food,we love the biscuit and brisket Benedict,ube pancake,all our orders came in right temperature,generous serving and delicious,staff are attentive and friendly.Shout out to the staff for making our celebration a memorable one.

    Basque Cheesecake (left) and Cranberry Bread Pudding (right), a la mode!
    Annie Z.

    4.5/5 Very good! Maybe if I keep thinking about returning it'll be a 5 Really yummy, casual but refined New American food - it's exciting that Hideout Kitchen has moved to this new location and it's a great addition to the plaza! There's ample indoor and outdoor seating (including amenities like TVs playing sports indoors near the bar, and heat lamps or fans to keep outdoors comfortable). Service is quick and friendly, and attentive all around. We found parking for a few dollars in the lot across the street but if you scrounge around the side streets and don't mind an after dinner walk some free parking may be available too. The menu is full of enticing dishes such as brussels sprout and flatbread appetizers, fresh market fish and lots of drinks. But we came for the new offer of a three course "Golden Hour" dinner for $39, M-W from 5-6pm and it's a great deal! There's a choice between two starter salads, five entrees, and two desserts and we found all the items we tried to be generously portioned and precisely made. Of note is the Honey Fried Chicken which is boneless!! and includes one piece of white meat and one of dark. The crispy exterior was delicious and flavorful, and pairing with velvety potatoes and tender kale was very enjoyable. The clam linguini was also full of fresh clams and had a complex sauce that could be great to dip bread in. My favorite item was the Basque Cheesecake for dessert which came with some berry sauce and fresh fruit - this managed to be dense and light at the same time, not too sweet but very tasty. It was a pleasant dinner enjoying the outdoor lighting, polite service, and food made with heart. We hope the Golden Hour stays around, maybe with seasonal menu changes for some exciting variety, as it makes a great date night.

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    Are there Gluten Free options besides the salads?

    I'm not sure but the staff and owners are incredibly accommodating. I'd feel comfortable asking for a substitution.

    Is there a kids menu for dinner?

    I don't remember seeing a kids menu there. However, they do have some "small plate" options.

    Are the ube pancakes and pulled pork silog only available during the weekend brunch?

    Yes they are only on the brunch menu! You could always try asking ahead of time if they are open to making these dishes at other times

    Where can I find prices in the menu?

    View the menu on the restaurant's website.

    Does the restaurant accept reservations for brunch?

    Hmmm not too sure because I walked in for a table of 2, and the host asked if it was ok that we took this table that had a reservation in 1 hour 45 mins from now. I responded with "not a problem, we only need an hour. "… Read more

    Is the honey chicken - strips?

    If you're referring to the fried chicken, it is not strips.

    Are dogs allowed at outdoor seatings?

    Yes

    Do they offer bottomless mimosas?

    Not on the weekends. I think you can order bottomless weekdays, but I'm not sure. I know you can buy the bottle of champagne for like $25-30 and they'll give you juices to make some.

    Does this restaurant serve alcohol?

    Yes, full service bar.

    Are reservations recommended for a Saturday evening?

    Is the brunch menu only on weekends and is all day or for certain hours?

    A reviewer mentioned octopus salad, yet I can't find it on the menu. Was that a special, or did I misread it?

    It's under. Starters

    Are there any vegan options?

    We offer many items on our menu to be customized to fit all dietary restrictions. Our staff is more than happy to walk anyone through our menu and what we can do for anyone.

    Is the restaurant accepting reservations?

    Yes, they are

    Can I still order regular menu(lunch/dinner menu) on brunch time?

    I went for brunch. I was able to order from breakfast and lunch menu, but not the dinner menu. Hope this helps.

    Are there any vegan options or are we able to modify meals to make them vegan?

    There are vegan options.

    Do you offer the brunch menu on the weekdays?

    No, only Saturday and Sundays

    When is happy hour?

    I don't believe they have happy hour since they don't have a bar.

    Peanut allergy friendly?

    I have a son that has lethal peanut allergies and he was fine. I am also very careful of what I order. We went to the restaurant for brunch.

    Is breakfast only on weekends?

    Yes. Breakfast on weekends only. They open at 9:00 on the weekends, later during the week.

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    holy food coma my bf…read more& i went here & got the poke nachos, birria tacos & chorizo benedict. i am at a loss for words. thank you arnold for your service, so talented. brilliant. incredible. amazing. showstopping. and the place was very cute. if i'm not at home, you can find me camping here overnight to wait until they open

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