Humberto thank you for the recommendations! Wine and food pairings were amazing! Can never go wrong with a Syrah and food was absolutely spectacular. Warm ambience, aesthetically pleasing, and wonderful customer service. read more

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Food is excellent. The sides have large portions and are so good! Gnocchi is heavenly read more

Old Brea Chop House is a dining experience that people should try at least once with their significant other! For this particular location, it's reservation only; keep that in mind if you'd like to dine here! Parking is also limited but that's out of their control. That being said, we made our reservation on a Friday night. We were glad that they were able to get us in same day! Upon arriving, we were swiftly seated which was a very pleasant first impression. We had two servers, we don't recall their names but they were attentive and were very personable. I opted for the Oysters. WOW!! They were not only fresh, but had a lot of flavor. Can we talk about the presentation?! That's an experience in itself. I also the Burns Ball twice! It was that good. It had an aromatic and fresh taste as well. It was made with ginger, scotch, lemon and honey! The Mac and cheese was nothing to write home about. It was just okay. I personally would not order it again. What shined the mashed potatoes. LIGHT. AIRY. Definitely special. The mashed potatoes added so much more depth to the steak. I would recommend anyone to get the mashed potatoes as a side with your steak. We had high hopes for the steak. We ordered shared steak. The price was around $185.00 for the 32 OZ. We ordered it medium-well. It was seasoned well, seared and sautéed evenly - which added more deepness to the flavor. The texture was a different story, I'd likened the inside of more medium rare, which I like but my partner does not. The atmosphere is what shines as well. You're paying for the experience. It's such a cute vibe for any celebration or date night. I don't think it's deserving of a 5 star. I think it' is overpriced for the taste of the food. I think Old Brea Chop House is a strong 4.5! read more

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My husband and I came for lunch for the first time with our newborn son, and everything was amazing! We both had filet mignon, cooked perfectly, and a couple of sides. Manager Oscar came by to check on our meal and chatted with us for a bit which we really appreciated! Our server Angel gave amazing service as well, and we can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. read more

we arrived at 12:20 today and host said 30 minutes waiting After 30 minutes, they said it would be another 35 minutes. We finally sat down an hour later at 1:10 I didn't have a reservation, so waiting was understandable, but the information provided by the host was not very good. My recommendation is the New orleans BBQ shrimps and French onion soup was delicious. The atmosphere was a little smaller than I expected, but the concept and atmosphere was good for a contemporary American restaurant. The service from our server, Josh, was just right without being overbearing. The only thing is that Josh was not easy to find because he was working in a very wide area. read more

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This would've been my 3rd time dining at CH and the other two times the food was excellent. The reason for this low star rating has to do with their service and business practices. As other reviews have previously mentioned, CH might appear to be "snobby" or have that Newport Beach attitude. However it goes beyond that. I hate to say it, but if you are of minority descent, your experience may be negative. For those that don't know, Brea's demographic is predominantly Caucasian. Although I am Asian myself, I personally witnessed CH racially discriminate towards Hispanics. It was a younger Hispanic couple and they were instructed to "wait" for a bar seat. Mind you, it was obvious that they were maybe not used to high end establishments such as CH, but you could tell they were trying to fit in and enjoy a fancy dinner out. Now the kicker is, an older Caucasian gentleman walks in with his date, they walk straight to the bar and find/make themselves a seat. Hostess greeted them and didn't say a word to them, leaving the younger Hispanic couple looking stupid. After reading about other numerous complaints of racial discrimination, I can clearly see how this place operates. Although sad, it happens everywhere at high end establishments from my experience, but you just had to see it for yourself. Brea is a good old boy city and for those that don't know, the police department is a whole other story. If you are black or Hispanic and happen to read this review, just pay attention to how you are treated here and I guarantee it probably won't be the same experience as someone who is white. There are plenty of other high end restaurants in Orange County where you can be treated with respect regardless of your skin color or how "rich" you look. Edit: As the owner, you might not see what's going on in your establishment...but the review was based on my observation and after reading other reviews, I can see where others might have experienced the same thing. Instead of being standoffish and turning away customers, perhaps some extra training might be in order. First come first serve?....sure. The two hostesses and host were all Caucasian. The male host is not of issue...it was the two females. They didn't look Asian and Hispanic to me sir. Of course you won't flat out say who you prefer your clientele to be, but others have complained as well. As they say, where there is smoke..... Forgot to mention, after seeing that display of discrimination, we walked out as well. Your food is great btw, but don't worry as you made it clear that your restaurant is not for people like "us". read more

The food was good, service was great. Wine selection was weak. Maybe put some more effort into having a better wine selection with fine dining food. read more

I had dinner here last night and man they were busy but well worth the wait. Out waiter and waitress team were Johnny on the spot. We never waited long for anything in their timing was just perfect. We started with the scallop Crudo, which was fantastic, but the chef sent out one of his own creations on the house that was spectacular. It was cantaloupe, peppery arugula, prosciutto, soft mozzarella, and a balsamic vinegar; FANTASTIC! Next, we had a tomahawk steak, perfectly flavored potatoes and succulent mushrooms. Finally, we finished with butter cake, and Keylime pie. Everything was just perfect including the lighting. I can't wait to go back. Great job to the ownership, chef, and staff! read more

Beautiful, classy, yet welcoming restaurant. Servers here are excellent - very professional and friendly. Our servers, Sam and Jeff, made our first visit a wonderful experience. Parking wise, there is valet in the back but there's also free city public parking across the street. I highly recommend making reservations as it is a popular place and can get busy. Good variety of cocktails - so good I can't remember the names. We had a steak and mushroom dish as our main courses (see pics). Both were well done and tasty. Steak was very good, as expected for this place, but what was a surprise with the mushroom dish - Mushroom Mille Feuille. I'm a mushroom fan and this dish was a delight - light but rich in flavor and very satisfying. I plan to be back next weekend to celebrate some life achievements with my group of "Boyz". Looking forward to visiting again! read more

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Went here last Saturday and it was a lovely meal! Started with the seafood tower for two and everything was prepared well (lobster and crab were great - no rubber here!). We ordered a mushroom and spinach feuille which was light but rich at the same time. The mushrooms were thinly sliced so, while strong in flavor, it wasn't overwhelming. The pastry was flaky and light, too. Also ordered the Cajun ribeye. It was tender and cooked nicely - although it wasn't a strong Cajun flavor. I wouldn't have minded a little more seasoning, but it wasn't bland. Enjoyable. Key lime pie (meringue) for dessert was nice and tart. The servers were very attentive and checked on us consistently, filling up water, etc. The restaurant itself has a modern but relaxed feeling so you can be casual or dressy. It was already busy by 5:00 on Saturday night and it only got busier so I'd recommend reservations (which we had). Almost forgot about the drinks! The Wisconsin Old Fashioned packed quite the punch and I enjoyed it. The Nouveau Carre was good, but has a slight "peatiness" to it. Not my preferred taste, but the peat wasn't too strong, so I could enjoy the drink. Hubby liked it. Had the Nitro Brew with dessert and it had a good coffee flavor with just enough sweetness. Looking forward to trying other things on the menu because we're definitely going again. read more

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Always a pleasant experience. Great food, wonderful service, highly recommend! The steak is always perfect and as you request. The hors d'oeuvres are to die for, all of them! If you were used to going to the North Woods Inn, I highly recommend the Old Brea Chop House as you will get a better experience with higher quality food as well as service. A great experience all the way around. read more

A family favorite restaurant! This place is our go to restaurant for special occasions. The food is always amazing, the ambiance is beautiful, and service 10/10 every single visit. I recommend making reservations in advance. Must try the butter cake, charcuterri boards, scallops, and of course..,the Tomahawk steak! read more

I am a regular diner of this restaurant . When going out with friends , I would always vote for Old Brea chop house ! Tonight was an awful experience . Went out for dinner with a friend tonight and ordered my steak medium, but it showed up rare. Sent it back, expecting a new one, but the manager brought out the same steak -- just recooked until it was almost black on the outside and somehow still rare inside. In fact, I had a small piece already sliced , this little piece came back so well done ! Of course , because it was just a slice . What a disappointment. Thinking that maybe my kind of steak was too thick, I switched to a ribeye instead. At least this time , it was cooked right, but honestly, it tasted pretty mediocre. And my friend had already finished her meal. After all that hassle, the whole experience was just not good ! I am so disappointed as I'm a regular customer :( . This was our go to restaurant here in Brea ! I hope the owner gets to read this . I think they just lost a loyal customer ! Day2- I asked a couple of professional chefs and was told that they should not have put it back due to contamination of food ! read more

What a delight. 2/21/2026. Took my mom here for her birthday. So many things to talk about. Reservation at 5:15 got there late due to 4 accidents on the 91 freeway. Called in let them know and they were very accommodating and said no problem we will seat you as soon as you get here. Could not give them an eta of when I would arrive. Ended up 30 minutes late. Restaurant packed and they sat us right away. Bonus points in my book. Food is amazing got the toma hawk. Trout, scampi, oysters, poki, Brussels sprouts, asparagus and a dessert. Not a single complaint about the food. Absolutely well seasoned and flavorful. Where this place shines is the service. You will never have to ask for anything or need to track down your server. They check in on you very frequently and make sure everything is to your liking. Truly some of the best customer service you will find. My servers were Andre and Kayla. Bot have really a.azing service but most importantly amazing personalities. They kept my mother smiling and laughing. That is important to me. They made this experience the best I ever had anywhere. Im a customer for life. Thank your Andre and Kayla. Side note. Cleanliness matters. Restrooms immaculate. You could eat off any surface here. They clean the tables in between courses. And what had me over the top is they used alcohol for sanitation in the rags to clean the table in between course. They wouldn't know that I notices. But I did. Im super impressed. 5 stars is not enough. I wish I could give more stars. read more

Amazing experience! Suggest the shared meal with the tomahawk steak. Food was beyond delicious but staff stole the show too! Joshua & Olga were awesome and so fun, they made it a special experience. Cannot wait to come back and try more on the menu! read more

Food was amazing! Service was excellent...celebrated my birthday dinner with family and had a great experience.

The food was great and the service was amazing. Got their ahi tuna and salmon poke, cream corn and 32 oz dry age ribeye. Would definitely come back here again read more

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My husband and I came here for our anniversary and they did not disappoint! April, beau, katylin and Oscar were amazing... They went above and beyond. We cannot wait to come back. Thank you!! read more

Old Brea Chop House - Steakhouses Near Me - Brea, California

Great time at Old Brea Chop House. We couldn't get a reservation so we tried our luck going in and sitting at the bar. Well we were lucky! Got a corner at the bar and were greeted by Kevin and I believe Joshua. They all work together which helps streamline service. We ordered a bottle of the recommended house Cabernet, a Cesar salad to split, the Tomahawk, that came with 2 sides and a dessert (we picked the butter cake) so we picked the bacon brussels sprouts and garlic mashed potatoes. Also, the roasted bone marrow. We also added the 3 sauce sides of peppercorn, red wine reduction, and truffle butter. Everything was delicious, but we weren't too impressed with the brussel sprouts 7/10. The tomahawk 8/10 was cooked to perfection at a medium rare, however they did have to take it back to bring it out family style (pre cut) as requested. I think I they forgot about the brussels sprouts because they were brought out a little after we had already started eating otherwise the food would've gotten cold. It's fine, we enjoyed dinner. I will say the bone marrow 5/10 was underwhelming, it was a little too roasted at one end so there was no chance of getting any butter from that end because it was just burnt. Wasn't worth the price. We enjoyed sitting at the bar because you can see all sides of the restaurant here. We also met a wonderful customer at the bar as well. Which is another benefit, meeting new people. Ambiance is beautiful, dim lighting with a view of the open kitchen to see everyone hard at work, and most with smiles on their faces; which is wonderful to see. We saw the manager walking around to all of the tables and bar greeting customers. We were there a little over an hour and he never came by to greet us. I was a little disappointed when I noticed he was visiting customers and didn't come over to us. Oh well. Have to shout out Kevin the bartender who was great! And we appreciated his attentive service, wonderful suggestions, friendly attitude and humor. Keep up the great work Kevin! Overall I'll give this place 7/10. I gave them an extra star because of the service from the bar staff and the hostess was very nice as well. We spent a little over $350 read more

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Took my husband here for his birthday and wow! I'm still thinking about this dinner a day later. I love the number of options you have here with the menu. There's something for everyone... it isn't all just steak and fish. Prices aren't as crazy high like some places so that's a win. The service was amazing. They were so attentive and we never had any issues. Food did take a bit longer than we're used to but that just means we were forced to hang out longer. :) It was a packed Saturday evening after all. Would love to try their lunch menu one day! French Onion Soup - husband said it was the best fos he ever had. Ceasar Salad - A little overdressed for my liking but still delicious! Ribeye - Can't go wrong with a ribeye. It was juicy and grilled just right. I decided to get the trio of sauces. The peppercorn and herb butter was great. I probably would skip on the OBCH steak sauce next time. Mushroom Millie Feuille- This was sooo good! We couldn't help but order it and ate that as our side. Gnocchi - Honestly I came here looking forward to this the most. The sauce and mushrooms were amazing. Just wished the gnocchi had more bite to it. It was very soft. Dessert was some toffee date pudding. 10/10 recommend! We have two kids so this was the first time we decided to leave them for a dinner date out in a longggggg time.Thank you OBCH for a lovely evening! read more

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What a disappointment. I was really looking forward to an excellent meal with my family as we celebrated our son's birthday and my husband's retirement. It was not to be. For the following reasons. 1. We were assigned a split pair of servers. The male server was not very good. Example: he came over to refill our water glasses and only did so for the two members seated at the end. My husband had to call him back to refill my glass. The female server was much better. No issues there. 2. Husband ordered the ribeye end cap at medium+ temp. It came out not quite cooked enough and had to be sent back to the kitchen for more cooking. Even after the send back, it was still not medium+ temp. Husband settled and ate it that way. I ordered the 10oz filet, medium. It was crusty and a bit too salty on the outside and the inside was definitely a medium rare. I chose not to send it back because the outside was already overdone. My meat was also on the tough side and it was a good thing you are given a steak knife to cut it. But a good filet should not be tough. That's the point of that cut of meat, it is supposed to be tender. It was not. 3. The fries in beef tallow were very dark and in my opinion overdone. Disappointing. 4. The mac n cheese was also overcooked on top and crusty. I didn't enjoy it. 5. The Lyonnaise potatoes were perfect. That is the only thing I would order again. 6. No manager came by our table, hence the reason for this review. If a manager had inquired about our food and experience, I would have expressed this to that person rather than writing about it. 7. Due to the food not being great and the $650 price tag with us only drinking soft drinks which are not refillable, WE WILL NEVER GO BACK. We've had much better meat at Mastro's and at the Water Grill (yes it's a seafood restaurant, but they serve meat) both in Costa Mesa. read more

My friends and I met here for a birthday dinner and we hadn't gotten together for a while. There were 9 of us, but we only had resees for 7. We had a couple extra people come, some from as far away as Palm Springs. We asked if we could add a couple of chairs and management said they couldn't do it. We had a large table and plenty of room and we said we didn't mind being cramped. No reason, they just couldn't do it. Then the owner got involved and he said the same thing. No reason and was just rude about it like we were bothering him. I was super frustrated so I insisted and he finally agreed and put two more chairs after he yelled at a busboy to do it. We spent almost $1,300 on dinner and the bar. The owner never came to see how our dinner was nor did he apologize. What a terrible and disappointing experience. In a video interview with the owners Tony and Dani they say "Our mission is customers first". Well, mission failed. My friends and I won't ever be back. read more

Another great dinner experience at chop house. We had a party of 6 and food and service were top notch. We did family style and shared a rib eye cap, tomahawk, the large lobster tail special, dover, and several appetizers. Everything tasted great and all the staff were very attentive. They are for sure the best steakhouse in North OC, and arguably the best (in terms of food and service) in OC. read more

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Amazing food. Genuine, professional, kind and friendly service. Worth it! Steak was perfectly cooked. Cream of corn and brussel sprouts was delicious. We each ordered our meat and the 2 sides was plenty of food for 2 adults. read more

Old Brea Chop House - Brea Chophouse old fashion - Steakhouses Near Me - Brea, California

A wonderful restaurant with a classy atmosphere and delicious food. They also have a good wine list. Make reservations on your special night to make lasting memories. read more

We enjoyed a wonderful family lunch at Old Brea Chop House. The meal was excellent, and the warm hospitality and service made us feel welcome and at home. Thank you to Jason our server and all the staff who were very gracious and kind. read more

First time here the ambiance is great! I had privilege to have Jason and angel as our servers. Angel was only a month into the job and I couldn't even tell! They were both great. Jason was very nice and was consistent on checking up on us. The food? Amazing! My boyfriend had the filet and I had the ribeye. We also had the Brussels sprouts (to die for by the way) and the potato's which were just as good! I had this drink called the bomb berry and apparently they make their own raspberry puree. Everyone here made us feel so welcomed they even opened the door for us as we were leaving. I 100% would recommend coming here. I had left overs and ate them today and honestly it tasted just as amazing as last night. read more

Old Brea Chop House - Ribeye and potato's - Steakhouses Near Me - Brea, California

I had to update my review after the Mother's Day we had at Brea Chophouse. All I can say is that the food is incredible. We ordered the seafood tower and it was delicious! One of the best ever. Service is always great, friendly, and served with a smile. The Cesar salad is incredible too and a must for any serious Cesar fan. The butter cake is the best I've had. Probably a tie with Mastros. Always a great crowd in Brea Chophouse. Can't wait to go get another fresh seafood tower. Next time I'm ordering the bigger one so I get more crab and poached lobster. read more

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First time here and everything from the ambiance, service, & food all on point. Our servers Tiffany and Jason were so professional making sure we had all our questions answered, exceptional table maintenance, & overall such a personable and professional personality. We enjoyed all of our appetizers, soups, salads, sides, & main entree. I really enjoyed my center cut! Thank you to Chef Masa and Chef Matt for preparing our delicious food. Thank you Tiffany & Jason for such memorable, professional, & over all true hospitality. Worth trying out if you want a good steak. read more

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This is my favorite spot for a steak house. I Havnt had a steak as flavorful as the ones from here. My wife and I come here for our anniversary for the past few years and it's our favorite spot. The service is helpful and great. Inside is a bit dark but gives off a good enough lighting to enjoy the night. read more

Old Brea Chop House - Center Cut Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Brea, California

Great place with amazing service. The food is amazing and everyone who helps you out does an amazing job.

The food was delicious and the ambiance was amazing! Their service is great and I can't wait for the next time we go It was a perfect dinner right before a show at the Brea Improv . We ordered: - Scallop Crudo (Peruvian Bay Scallop in Citrus White Soy Dressing) - New Orleans BBQ Shrimp (Roasted Red Peppers, Scallions, Worcestershire and Black Peppercorn) - Glass of Sauvignon Blanc and a Western Sour - Crispy Brussel Sprouts (Bacon, Shallots and Balsamic) - Ricotta Gnocchi (Mixed Mushrooms & Black Truffle) - Filet Mignon & Roasted Bone Marrow - Potatoes Au Gratin (Gouda & Cheddar), Ricotta Gnocchi (and the left over sauce from the New Orleans BBQ Shrimp because it is absolutely delicious with bread!) - NY Steak & Jumbo Prawns - Truffle Matchstick Fries - And I had to add their delicious bread basket read more

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Great food, love the ambience Close to home. Great lunch menu. Haven't been for dinner. I'm sure it's very nice. read more

I enjoy Brea, Birch St. especially. It doesn't have the OC flash of a Newport, Laguna, or even an Irvine, but when the Old Brea Chop House opened up a few years back during the Improv refurb, I was happy to see an upscale, non-chain restaurant join the neighborhood. I've been wanting to give this place a try for awhile, but just hadn't gotten around to it. I figured my 17th anniversary with my wife was a good enough excuse as any. The space was dark wood and leather like any respectable steakhouse should be. There are also pictures of Brea's past strewn about the walls. The restaurant itself is actually smaller than I expected. When we arrived at the very small entrance, with an even smaller waiting area, we had to squeeze past the other guests to check in. Fortunately, we really didn't have to wait as we were seated a bit before our reservation time of 7:45. The host even offered to have the bottle of wine I brought delivered to our table which was nice. It was a Saturday night so it was busy. I appreciate that this didn't affect our reservation time or the service throughout the meal. The meal itself was great. We started with the French onion soup (because I'm never passing on a French onion soup) and an excellent tomato and onion salad served with a super meaty beefsteak tomato and a generous portion of bleu cheese. Although I tend to love all French onion soups, this one was definitely top 5 in my life. Although I had t realized it yet, the portions were massive. For our entrees, I purposely wanted to stay away from the steak. I wanted something lighter so I ordered the Scottish Salmon. The portion was huge, cooked perfectly (inside melted in your mouth with a tasty crust on the outside), and served with a bechamel sauce. My wife ordered the 6 oz Filet Mignon, served with a garlic confit. Also cooked to a medium perfection. As the entrees come a la cart, we ordered three sides, mashed potatoes, broccolini, and brussel sprouts. It was at this point I realized we ordered too much food, but all was wonderful. We finished the evening with a very nice butter toffee (I think that's what he said) cake they provided for our special occasion, and a piece of key lime pie. I order this because I know my wife doesn't like it, so I get to eat the whole thing. BTW, there was also a few specials that I was tempted to try: a Chilean Sea-bass, a 1.5 pound lobster tail, or a 40 oz ribeye!! I will have to try those next time. Maybe it will earn another star. read more

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First time eating at the here and atmosphere and vibe were great. Food and drinks were all fantastic. Highly recommended the Old Brea old fashion and the espresso martini's. We also had a few substitute tequila in the espresso martini and those were super good too. Great spot for a nice little fancy date night or nice get together with friends. read more

I've always heard about the Old Brea Chop House, but didn't think much of it until my boyfriend snagged a last minute reservation for us. It was probably the best fine dining experience we've ever had - the servers were personable and very attentive, and the food was phenomenal - exceeded all of our expectations! We ordered quite the variety of steaks, seafood, etc. But what really stood out to us was the ricotta truffle gnocchi - this is a MUST order! I also loved the idea of the sauce trio for our steaks. Delicious! We were stuffed by the end of the meal, we didn't get to try the butter cake. Hoping to be back soon for a taste! Only complaint we have is that even with an 8:45pm reservation, we didn't get seated until appx 9:15pm. I thought that was awhile to wait with a reservation, but there also aren't too many tables at this restaurant, and some parties may dine longer than expected. Will be back (hopefully) soon! read more

Last night my wife and I went to celebrate our 27 year anniversary. The food and service was amazing. Our servers were Olga and Jason and once again they provided exceptional service. Tony sent over a glass of champagne for each of us which was nice of him to recognize our special day. The food was delicious and the dessert wishing us a happy anniversary was the cherry on top. The sommelier help us understand the wine we had which was one of the best I've ever drank. read more

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Oscar the Maitre d, brought us to our table as we entered the restaurant. Sat down, was served water and ordered cocktails with our server Drake.. Aperol Spritz and a Botanist Negroni. My wife had the blue crabcake appetizer, which is truly the best crab cake you'll ever taste. I have yet to find one better. I ordered the special appetizer . Seared Foie Gras. Taking my palate to a completely different level. The picture speaks for itself. Our entrées were spectacular. A dry aged bourbon infused ribeye and the Ruby Red Trout. Complemented with au gratin potatoes and creamed spinach. Can't go home without a piece of the decadent 10 layer chocolate cake packed for dessert because we were just too full. This restaurant is a culinary delight. But more importantly, the service is a dining experience. I was impressed with the new sommelier as well. His name is Eugene and he is quite knowledgeable. read more

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Beautiful chop house decor but today it was a just a little bite dining experience of caviar with . Emily, the waitress was super friendly and helpful with our table. Giving us ample private time but checking in on whenever we needed anything else. Caviar was consistent and smooth with its texture as velvety & roe is shiny. read more

Old Brea Chop House - Caviar 30gram (Antonius) - Steakhouses Near Me - Brea, California

Great food and friendly staff! Need at least 85 characters to complete review? Ok there you go. read more