Geisha

We (three adults) walked in on a Friday evening around 7PM and had an absolute blast! We were able…read moreto snag a table, but if we had been even three minites late, we may have had to wait. There was live music, which was a really nice surprise! A pianist and a singer. We shared flash fried peppers and warmed mixed nuts. The peppers needed a little more salt, and I was able to get more salt fairly quickly from the staff. They had a decent selection of wine, and the vodka martini I had was nice. I think it's a lovely place to stop by for pre-dinner drinks (i think they had a full menu of heavier foods, not just appetizers if you're wanting something more filling), or after dinner drinks. It's also right by the movie theater, so probably nice for that as well I probably don't need to list all the occasions a drink could be had, hahaha. Friendly staff, casual and welcoming vibes, and a small intimate layout made the place feel really cozy and accessible. I would totally visit again next time I'm in town!

Good wine but the food was really good!! Very nice ambiance and good wine. Service was friendly!…read more Looks like you can book their back area for events and also reserving the couch area

Chris the piano man was great!

Lounge area

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Macallans Public House

4.0(1.7k reviews)

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.

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

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen

4.4(5.1k reviews)

0.1 mi

My family had a wonderful brunch at Cha-Cha Latin Kitchen. Becca and Eryn provided exceptional…read moreservice--they were attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations that really enhanced our meal. Their energy and care turned a great lunch into an unforgettable one. The food was fresh, flavorful, and delicious with generous portions. Everything from service to the meal was seamless. We'll definitely be back! Thank you Becca and Eryn! Highly recommend.

We hosted a dinner here at Chachas, and the service was amazing from start to finish. Jennifer, the…read moreevent coordinator, made the entire scheduling process so easy and stress-free. When we arrived, everything was already set up, and the buffet was ready for our group. Christen and Rebecca were our servers, and they were incredibly professional, polite, and an absolute pleasure throughout the evening. Jennifer also made rounds during the event to make sure everything was going smoothly, which we really appreciated. The food was fantastic! We ordered from the preset menu and went with tacos and enchiladas -- everything was delicious. The ceviche was a huge hit, while the carnitas and steak tacos were definitely crowd favorites. The enchiladas were also incredibly tasty. I highly recommend hosting your events here, or even stopping by for a date night or girls' night out. Their weekend brunch is amazing too! A big thank you to Jennifer, Christen, Rebecca, and all the staff working behind the scenes to make everything come together so seamlessly. We'll definitely be back!

Inside

Chips n salsa, the salsas were both so good!

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Delicious bottle of water :) staying hydrated!

Finney's Crafthouse - Brea

3.8(266 reviews)

0.1 mi

I decided to walk in after the gym as it smelled really good. Because I had just finished working…read moreout I didn't wanna eat something that would make me feel guilty. I had not noticed that they had some healthy items on their menu so I decided to walk in. This time I was by myself and did not have my wallet with me so I asked if I could use Apple Pay to pay which you can. I decided to sit at the bar by myself. The bar area had a good ambience with a game from the Dodgers playing. The bartender was really friendly and made me feel welcomed. Once I ordered my beer came out pretty quick and my burger followed not too long after. I ordered the bison burger, and it was really good. I saw a few other items that would be guiltless or not as unhealthy that I will most likely try on a different location after the gym when I'm hungry and don't feel like cooking afterwards.

We haven't eaten at Finney's for several months and this place never disappoints. The three of us…read morewanted a nice, relaxing lunch so asked if we could be seated in a booth and away from the group with the young child. The hostess happily accommodated us (and we did hear that child scream and cry several times during the time we were there). We were seated in a booth, but unfortunately, we were across from a group of two women and one man who kept saying every version of "f***" there was. We really didn't need to hear any of that especially with our daughter with us. People really need to have more class. Ryenne was our server who told us it was only his third day training at Finney's. We all thought he did a great job! He was extremely friendly, talkative seemed excited and happy to be working here. Our food was really good! We were all in the mood for some type of burger. My husband had the Wagyu Burger, which he said was excellent! My daughter had to Finney's Craft Burger, which she enjoyed. And I ordered the new Turkey Burger with it lettuce wrapped. It was really good! I ordered one order of large french fries, which we all shared and was plenty for the three of us to share. We started with the Crispy Brussels which were so crunchy and delicious! My daughter also really enjoyed her Sprite Dirty Soda. We'll definitely be back in the near future ard hopefully not be seated close to any classless patrons.

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macallans irish bar

4.0(4 reviews)

Great Irish Pub type bar. Ambiance is great. A bit crowded when the place is full. Whiskey and…read morecocktail selection is awesome. All the food we have has was great. Love the poutine! Highly recommend Macallans Irish Bar.

Steak was overcooked and the sides were cold the service…read morewas horrible not coming back

Shady Nook

4.2(139 reviews)

2.0 mi

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Very Friendly atmosphere! The locals were very nice and wanted to talk to us. The drinks are…read moredecently priced. The vibe here is good!

Came here with group of friend. It's decent bar lots of selections beer + spirit and plenty of…read moregames which was plus. Not a lot of IPA choices though, I ended up settling with space dust. The place is smaller than i thought and there only one restroom per gender. The service was great and the staff was really nice. They also have happy later in the night which awesome. The only thing was that table were messy and there are no trash cans. The tables were littered with bottles, glasses, and pizza boxes. We had to move aside pizza boxes and bottles to get a table. The staff didn't bother coming by to clear up the table at any point through the night which was really weird. The parking lot is pretty big but then again at night only the bar and liquor store are open in that shopping center.

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Soda drinks yum

Old Brea Chop House

4.3(1.6k reviews)

0.1 mi

•$$$$

Best French onion soup anywhere!. Great food, atmosphere, and people. Been to may steak houses,…read moreand this one ranks at the top.

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.

Creamed corn

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Griffin's

4.6(579 reviews)

•$$$

Locally owned & operated

Private events

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!

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

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Tempo Cantina

4.4(7.8k reviews)

0.6 mi

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

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

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.

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Coffee. Straightforward, hot, and caffeinated.

Fable at Toast Brea

4.3(72 reviews)

1.0 mi

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.