It's been over 10 years since I've been to this place. I believe this is a new location for them? There's a small paid parking lot next door. The lighting inside is dim, they do have both indoor and outdoor seating. Good spot for business meetings, working from laptop or meeting up with a small group. There's bar seating, low tables, high top tables and small private rooms as well. Immediately greeted and seated upon arrival. Service was excellent, water poured shortly after being seated. Waiter came by and introduced himself, we ordered drinks and food. Good came out hot and so flavorful. I tried the chinichurri streak sandwich with extra cheese, and chimichurri sauce on the side and a side of Parmesan fries. So good a must try! read more

We came here on a weekend day in the early afternoon. The place was packed but luckily there were high tables available for us to sit at so we were seated quickly. We had called ahead about 10 minutes prior and told the same thing, and made our way there. Parking in downtown Lafayette is all metered and it can be tricky to find parking on weekends but possible with some circling. We ordered the curry chicken wrap and the waffle sandwich. We found that the meat in each of these dishes were pretty bland. The fries and breakfast potatoes were also on the soggier end, including the Parmesan on the Parmesan fries, which was very soggy. I wasn't a huge fan of my plate and it also was not filling. I would try other things, but I would not be in a rush to get back. The servers are all very on top of clearing tables -- in fact we had multiple different people clear our plates while we were there. They are a high capacity restaurant with most seats filled. It was pretty busy there and so you're not going to get a cozy diner experience if that's what you're looking for. Lastly, they include a 3% hospitality fee on all bills. read more

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I looove me a good spicy pasta! I had the best one in Mexico City and have been looking for one close by ever since. So, imagine my surprise when we stumbled in for my friends bday dinner and I had the privilege of enjoying this beauty after a loooong day. The pasta was perfectly tender and the sauce had the perfect amount of spice! I finished half there and immediately ate the rest when I got home lol. I will add on that the service was still really fast despite them being busy which is always nice when you're starving! Will definitely be back. read more

The Hideout Kitchen - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

We arrived around 11am on a Sunday and finally got seated around 12:30 despite being at the top of the list for 35 minutes. We requested to sit outside as we brought our furry friend. It was frustrating as there were 3-4 open tables to sit 2 people, but we were held to continue waiting. Overall, the service and food were really good! The tater tots were crispy and the steak bites were better than I expected. We did order parm fries and had a whole dispute as we never got them. The manager halved the price for the steak which was really sweet of her but our server doubled it back and we had a whole ordeal there. Overall, great brunch spot and I could see the appeal. Tough as the experience was frustrating toward the end read more

The Hideout Kitchen - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

Very cute place to eat! There's places to eat inside and outside. The staff is nice and very helpful and the food is great! Very nice ambiance and in a good location in Lafayette. Definitely recommend for brunch! read more

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I just sat for 15 minutes @ the bar which was maybe 1/3 full never got served--Watched others sit down & get a glass of wine in a nano second 4 to 5 people working behind the bar & no one greeted me or took my order--I walked out--Will never support this business again!! read more

Finally got to try this place at the new location. Make sure to check the address because they recently moved. I went for Happy Hour on the weekend. We had the Brussels sprouts ( amazing!), the sliders ( big enough to share!), and the bbq flatbread. Then we had the apple and pear tart which was so yummy. Food was all very good! Service was slightly slow but they were very nice. Plenty of parking across the street and dog friendly read more

The Hideout Kitchen - Apple and Pear Tart. Delicious! - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

Our server was excellent, and the food was solid--drinks and pricing about average for the area.Main issue: We had a reservation for two, but the hostess seated us at a mediocre table despite plenty of better open ones available in a busy restaurant. read more

The new location seems like it might be too big for this operation. The food has slipped a couple notches -- ribeye was not good, the burger...I mean, maybe the worst in a year of eating burgers occasionally. read more

Food 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 Service 4/5 Had a good experience here. Came as a part of 2 without a reservation on a Tuesday at 7pm and was seated immediately. I was surprised the restaurant was still so busy on a weekday so had high expectations. Porchetta & Polenta - ehhhh this was more no than yes for me. The crispy pork belly was almost inedible to us because it was so hard. We were almost unsure if it was a decorative part of the dish or meant to be eaten. However, the polenta, mushrooms and everything else was great. French onion soup - very rich and good! I'd definitely come back, but would probably order different items read more

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While I did enjoy my time here at the Hideout Kitchen, I found the food was just okay. My husband and I were curious to see what it was like here after looking at all the positive reviews. I ordered the classic benedict, and my husband ordered the waffle sandwich. He said it was just okay, and I also agreed on the flavors of my meal as well - that it was just okay. It wasn't something we nodded our heads on and said "Mmmm..." Out of curiosity, we also decided to try out the brioche french toast which was all just... okay. It was a meal that made us full but not something that encouraged us to be like, "We need to come back here for brunch another day!" As for the service, our waiter was very friendly, however I think he forgot about us. Our french toast came out first, and my husband and I shared it while we were waiting for our other two orders (the benedict and sandwich). By the time our other foods got to us, we were a little disappointed because our meal was not hot, I wouldn't even say it was even warm... It was as if the food was cooked fresh and when it arrived to us, it had cooled down. :( The environment of the restaurant is very relaxing. The lights are dimmed and it is quite lively. I'm wondering if this place might be a better dinner place than brunch for me. read more

I love this place, in the morning is the best option, JB was very kind with us. The drinks the best!! I love the tacos. The space is perfect to share with my family read more

Dog friendly patio. Service was great by both hostesses and waiter, super friendly so no complaints there and the only reason they're getting two stars from me They added chicken and waffles to their menu literally today apparently. Maybe it's bc I come from SF, but I thought their newest addition was mid. The chicken was super dry and over breaded, the waffles were really crunchy and almost hurt to eat. Partner ordered brisket Benedict and the brisket was less dry than the chicken (which is really hard to do so this was surprising). Not sure worth the hefty price tag that comes with Walnut Creek dining read more

The Hideout Kitchen - Chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

My cousin was in town and it happened to be her birthday so we had to find a great brunch place. Yelp did not disappoint to lead us to The Hideout Kitchen located in the lovely downtown of Lafayette. I don't come down often but when I do, I always enjoy my time. We made reservations because of our large group and we were seated right away. Our server was so attentive and kept conversing with our table especially the kiddos with us which was a plus! We ordered a variety of their brunch items. I couldn't decide between the brisket biscuit Benedict sandwich and the pulled pork silog and the server said go with the silog. I was happy I did because it was amazing! Pulled pork was very tender and the sauce they had with paired so well with the dish. Luckily for me one of my cousins ordered the brisket biscuit Benedict and that was good as well. Other items we got were chorizo tacos, grilled cheese sandwich and Ube pancakes. The Ube pancakes had a good flavor however I think it lacked the Ube flavor. It was there but very light. If it had more, it would have been 5 stars for sure. Come check out The Hideout Kitchen in downtown Lafayette for some yummy brunch eats and awesome service! read more

So I heard this place is under new ownership/management. The host was very amicable and accommodating for outdoor seating on a gorgeous sunny January day. Everything on The menu looked amazing! I decided on the breakfast waffle sandwich with chicken fried steak and the flavors did not disappoint!! The gravy sauce was really tasty and meat wasn't overly breaded - although I was surprised the gravy had a heavy portion of ham bits in it- still good! My friend ordered the tuna melt and she was pleased and also surprised to see grapes in her sandwich but didn't seem to bother her. My drinks were delicious (Xpreso tini) and filthy dirty vodka martini but the portions (glasses) were small - like I finished them in two gulps... But my god the server!!!! He hardly checked on us, he seemed distant almost sour, he was dry and we had to depend on the busser to grab him like 5 times... and I don't know if he was new, had a bad morning or what but he seemed irritated that we kept asking others for service... I think we were his only outside table so he may have forgotten about us lol. We literally had to go to the bar to order our last round of drinks and close our check. But I'd come back ! read more

The Hideout Kitchen - Xpreso tini - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

We had actually eaten at Horn BBQ prior to coming here but were so unimpressed that we searched out a second eatery and were pleasantly surprised to find the area where The Hideout Kitchen is located. What a lovely little area with multiple places tucked away in tree-lined streets with a nice ambiance. The restaurant is well designed with classy decor. There's a variety of seating styles to accommodate all preferences. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. We ordered the Aperoco Lush - DELICIOUS. Very reminiscent of a creamsicle slushy but potent enough to make a person very happy. Also ordered a Crimson Fog. The banana liquor wasn't prominent but it was a pretty pink color with a hint of floral essence (possibly from an herbal gin). It was very balanced and did not have a strong alcohol flavor. The fee foam was nearly non-existent but it's mainly for appearance, so it was ok. We ordered the fabulous Peach Panzanella salad. The combination of sweet peaches, salty tomatoes, brie cheese and croutons with olive oil and lemon was spot on. Excellent flavor combination. We also ordered the buttered apple flatbread which was also delicious. The crust is nice and light yet crispy, the pesto is just enough to have presence, the brie cheese with the apple and onion is fabulous. We will definitely be coming back. We didn't have room for dessert sadly, but after looking at the photos it looks like breakfast might be the winner to try! Our experience made for a delightful evening, I just wish we had more room in our bellies! read more

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We had reservations here for 11:00 am to celebrate our annual sister's holiday brunch. First time for all 8 of us eating at The Hideout Kitchen. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. We made reservations for indoor not knowing what the weather would be but it turned out to be a beautiful day and could have enjoyed outdoor dining that day. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented, the service was excellent and the atmosphere was superb. Lots of metered parking all around, we did see some cars that were ticketed so be sure you plug your meter! Everyone enjoyed their order and all agreed if we lived close we would definitely return to try some of the other entree selections. The restaurant got really crowded both indoors and outdoor. There was even a birthday party going on behind draped curtains that looked like 3 large tables so that would be nice to check out if you need a small gathering of maybe 25 to 30? Our waitress (she said her name was Jena) was excellent. Two of us split our orders so we could try two different items and the kitchen actually cut it in half and split the sides to serve it. What service, we just told them we were splitting and they went ahead and did it. Give this place a try. We think it's a gem! read more

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The ambiance here is a 10/10 but the food is a 7/10 and service was good. Everything on the menu sounded delicious but from the few things we tried, a mix of appetizers and entrees nothing stood out. The location is good, right in the heart of downtown Lafayette and they have indoor and outdoor seating. Overall, the restaurant was really cute and had a good atmosphere but I would recommend coming for drinks and apps over eating dinner read more

Quality of food was terrible for 6 out of 7 entrees! Came at lunch and ordered items we had in the past but were now dry and tasteless

Another great experience at hideout. The service was great but our food took a while to get to the table even though we were the first family to get seated at restaurant opening and had made reservations.. overall though food was great. Everything was super delicious read more

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Beautiful downtown Lafayette location with cozy ambiance and well decorated/designed restaurant. Food is delicious albeit a bit on the heavier side - definitely come here hungry and ready to eat! Service is great and they make your meal feel friendly at right at home. Family friendly and plenty of space to catch up w/ friends and family. Parking is in the lots adjacent but is pay-to-park. The lots are a bit cramped and can get busy on the weekends. Grilled cheese is awesome, as is the steak and parmesan fries. read more

The food here is actually pretty good no complaints on that part. Everything we've tried has been flavorful and well prepared. However, the service really needs improvement. From the host staff to the waiters, the experience is consistently slow and disorganized. There's almost always some kind of mistake, and it takes a long time to get attention or follow-up. Also, the person who brings out the food (a food runner) often seems to be in a bad mood. There's a particular staff member (Hispanic guy with glasses) who comes off as very unfriendly and almost throws the plates onto the table, which makes the experience uncomfortable. On top of that, they charge a 3% "hospitality fee," but unfortunately, the hospitality just isn't there. Overall, good food but disappointing service which makes it hard to fully enjoy the experience read more

Stopped by after a matinee at Town Hall Theater. Happy Hour from 3-5, even on Sundays. Shared the Butcher Block Flatbread (yummy) and the steak street tacos from the happy hour menu. What a deal! Also shared the kale and pancetta salad from the regular menu. It was phenomenal. Great balance of sweet and savory. Sat outside at a great table. Service was satisfactory. read more

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My husband and I came here to celebrate a special date night. We saw this place Check Please, Bay Area and decided to try them out. There is a paid parking lot across the street which is super convenient. The decor is very California cool..not sure how to explain it but it's cozy and comforting. Food: I went with the honey friend chicken entree which comes with sautéed kale and mashed potatoes. The chicken was cooked perfectly and had a nice touch with the honey. My husband went with the pork tapislog which had a nice vinegar umami flavor. The garlic rice and fried egg are the best sides with this dish. We both had a classic margarita which was made just rights. Service was on point, our waitress came by at the right times. They had a small company gathering in the outside patio which makes me think it's good for medium size groups. read more

The Hideout Kitchen - Pork Tapislog - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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This is a lovely lovely restaurant. Beautifully decorated, good service, friendly food tweaked just enough to be unique. I can make two constructive comments on the lunch friend and I had there the other day. The bread that came with the bread and butter was toasted to be harder than the table top. It shattered when broken. And the steak on the steak salad was 4 thick pieces impossible to cut as they lay over the soft gentle pillow-like lettuce salad underneath. It should properly have been sliced thinly and fanned across the salad in pieces the size that could be eaten in one bite. read more

The hideout's ambiance is pretty solid. Low lighting, lots of seating and a few tvs showing sports. Food is hit or miss. Most things I've tried have been underwhelming (burger, salmon, tacos, flatbread, kale salad, honey fried chicken, fries and Benedict). Service is a little rough too. Staff are nice and friendly but taking orders, bringing food out (comes out in spurts. Which leaves multiple people at the table waiting), bringing check and closing out the tab. I want to like this place. Menu always looks enticing, staff is friendly and the ambiance is solid. Just a bummer to leave disappointed every time read more

We had my mom's 80th bday lunch there. The management, host and servers were all very accommodating and wonderful to our party of 14. The brunch menu was great! We all chose a combination of sweet and savory. My first visit but not the last! read more

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The owner has out done himself taking over the space off of Lafayette Circle. From the reception of entering, being seated to the service, his staff is on it. A cocktail & some wine before perusing the menu that looks overall scrumptious the only issue was where to start. We started off with the 'roasted garlic hummus' presentation was on spot, flavors were very nice, at best 1 more slice of pita bread - overall just grand. The mains were: the 'blackened salmon' & the 'scallops risotto' both were just scrumptious, the flavors were bursting; frankly some of the best scallops I've had in a long time. Let's not forget dessert - oh my goodness bring on the churro waffle, they don't have an expresso machine, so regular coffee did the trick. Ambiance is casual, seating both inside & out. Seating at the bar, a couple of large screen TVs - I do wonder if a place like this, so nice could do without the TVs? Yet those sitting at the bar might insist. Pricing is on the high end. What by the way is the hospitality tax? Anyone? I realize that rent in Lafayette is not cheap & the prices probably reflect such. Overall - I'd return. read more

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Highly disappointing! Waited over an hour for our food and when it arrived it was cold. Multiple other tables who arrived after us got their food before us. Server checked on us once in over an hour and didn't even refill drinks. It will be a long time before we go back, if we do. read more

Nice ambiance in their bigger location. It has been quite a while since I visited this place after they moved and they did a great job in the new place. Had lunch here and we ordered the steak salad and tagliatelle pasta. Great presentation and great taste for both dishes. read more

The Hideout Kitchen - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Fantastic restaurant. Great comfy and inviting ambiance (dark woods, but not so dark). A bit loud inside, but I probably also contributed to that. They have a covered patio that I'll try next time! Menu selection was great and food was delicious and the final check was surprisingly affordable. Looking forward to going and trying more of the menu next time. read more

The food and the service was outstanding! The owner also was so sweet to my bf and I, we will definitely be coming back for the brunch:) read more

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Hate to say, but was really disappointed with our experience here after seeing such good reviews. Showed up about 10 minutes before our dinner reservation time on Mother's Day and was told we would be seated at about our scheduled time, which was perfectly fine. Our time comes up and still waiting. Several groups that showed up later than us, I assumed also had times similar to ours, show up and also had to wait, but were offered a free appetizer due to the inconvenience of being seated late. A courtesy not extended to us. Finally come time to get seated and the hostess seating us walks us to the table, haphazardly tossed menus on the table and told us waiter will be with us shortly. I understand it's Mother's Day and it's busy but dang. Waiter was friendly and nice, but they may be stretched a little thin in having too many tables to tend to. Ordered an appetizer to share with the table and no one, neither the food runner or waiter thought to bring plates so we can eat the appetizer. Also we didn't even know there were specials available until we overheard another waiter reviewing specials with another table. Essentially didn't get checked on until we were pretty much done with meal, waters long overdue for refills. In terms of the food, best thing we had was the mascarpone toast. Everything else was lackluster. Honey fried chicken was essentially overcooked dry chicken tenders. My MIL's grilled salmon that accompanied the salad was undercooked in the middle, wife's seafood stew was decent, and can't really mess up kids hamburgers. Probably would not comeback for dinner here again, might be willing to try this place again for brunch but with other establishments that offer better service and food not too far away; such as Sweet Maple for brunch in WC and Social Bird for lunch/dinner, it's hard for me to justify picking here over either one. read more

Great food, cool atmosphere and good service! Biscuits and Gravy (4 Stars), would have been 5 if they put more gravy on. Kale salad (4 stars) Cheese Burger (4 stars) No egg, I just didn't understand this trend putting a fried egg on everything... Swapped havarti for cheddar. They perfectly cooked to order (medium), fresh veggies and great bun. Good quality meat. Good stuff! Traditional eggs Benedict (4 stars) add avocado. The dish was executed perfectly, running egg, quality ham, toasted muffin and really good Hollandaise. Pulled Pork: Silog (4 Stars) The pork was perfect cooked, tender, great flavor. The garlic rice was also awesome. Until next time... Next try: Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy Shrimp and Grits read more

Saturday evening service with reservations. Took over an hour to get our food. Server was polite but the restaurant is definitely mismanaged. The restroom is also a hot mess with only one urinal and one toilet with a door that does not lock properly. No attempts for compensation or discounts were made either. Food.was good but considering the prices there are much better restaurants with better service out there. Slightly douchey middle aged man vibe in there also if that matters to you. read more

AMAZING EXPERIENCE Starting off, our server Issa is incredibly friendly and charismatic. Thank you so much for your recommendations and for being patient and helpful. I had the rack of lamb which was perfect, so flavorful and delicious. My friends got the salmon and the steak, both cooked to perfection, the salmon was so soft and melted in your mouth. The steak was so filling and delicious. The ambiance is absolutely beautiful and it feels great to dine here. Absolutely coming back again. read more

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2nd time here. The first time every thing was really good (service, food, etc.) i read the reviews in advance and many mentioned the service was really lacking, buy most were around Mother's Day. Surely, just due to being really busy. We went last night (a Monday at 530pm with maybe 2 other tables occupied. Our server finally acknowledge us by saying "oh I didn't see you." And THAT is exactly how the rest of the meal went. He didn't see us! Not going into the details, but this management better get their act and their staffs act together or expect to lose lots of business with poor reviews. Kudos to the table attendant. He got more done when I had requests ("could you ask our waiter to bring our dessert?" "Could you ask our waiter o being our check?" He didn't even ask the waiter yo bring the dessert. HE BROUGHT IT HIMSELF! Give this guy a promotion! WON'T BE RETURNING! read more

We came here last Saturday with my friends to celebrate our 25th anniversary of our friendship and celebrate our friend's birthday as well. The food ( pulled pork sisig and ube pancake) was good as well as the service. I understand the restaurant have 2 hour policy we were in our 1 hour stay then some of the server was starting to ask if we need a box, we are not even started eating the pancakes. Ten minutes later a server came with a box with our check that's why we all decided to pay and leave. read more

Weekend brunch time - was told to call in 10 minutes before arriving to be on the waitlist when I called an hour prior to arriving. Called and was out in the waitlist for 20 minutes but ended up arriving after 10 minutes and told wait for another 25-30..so by the best of star read more

Once again, The Hideout Kitchen proves it's not just hiding out--it's showing up and showing off! We had two milestone birthdays to celebrate, and the vibe was just right for a cozy, celebratory dinner. The staff? Gracious, patient, and on top of every detail--including accommodating food allergies in our party. Let's talk menu: every dish sounded so good. I kicked things off with a guava sangria (a first for me!), and wow--sweet, refreshing, and dangerously easy to keep drinking. I stopped at one, but only because I was trying to be a responsible adult (and because someone had to drive home). The marscapone toast? A non-negotiable. If you don't order it, I can't help you. For the main event, I went with the branzino special, and it was a flavorful showstopper. I even left room for dessert because priorities--and the Nutella s'mores were a gooey, chocolatey nutty dream. I shared it with my husband, but don't ask me why. Mistakes were made. And shoutout to the bathroom: clean, well-stocked, and dad-approved. ("If the bathroom ain't clean, the kitchen ain't clean," as my father always says--and he's not wrong.) Bottom line: Hideout Kitchen, you continue to be our go-to for food, fun, and feelings of "I need a nap but also maybe another round of toast." Oh! And my husband didn't have to put a suit on to get this level os service and ambiance. read more

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