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Old Brea Chop House

4.3 (1.6k reviews)
Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, Bars, Seafood
Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Eric L.

1/5 - seafood tower with king crab, oysters, and prawns. The king crab is overly salty at some parts and some of ends were very fishy. Not worth the $175 4/5 - clam chowder. Came out warm. Pretty standard flavor. 2/5 - garlic mashed potatoes were salty and pasty. The potatoes were overworked 3/5 - broccolini still had the raw vegetable flavor in some pieces 5/5 - best dish do the night. We asked for medium rare. It came out more on the medium side but was still very juicy and tender. 5/5 - Chilean seabass. Cooked perfectly always a good choice. 2/5 - 16 oz New York strip. We asked for medium rare and it came out medium well. I started eating the strip on the thicker side and it was still medium at that point. Once I got closer to the center it was dry and gray, no more pink. I mentioned this to the waitress and she agreed it was medium well. Oscar the manager came to apologize and instead of offering to take the steak off the bill, he asked if he should take just half off. I'm assuming he was insinuating that I had already eaten a portion of it. I told him he can do whatever he wants. At this point I think, he realized how rude his question was. He began apologizing profusely and shook my hands several times. Managers are the one that usually fix situations, not make a situation worse. Food rating for this visit is 4/5, but when you factor in Oscar it's a 2/5 experience. I really like this restaurant and I'll probably be back. But, next time I'll have to cut my steak down the center to ensure my steak is cooked correctly.

Desiree H.

My first visit and I was very pleased. The ambiance of this restaurant is nice, calming and intimate. Staff was wonderful, and very attentive. The steaks were delish, we did the filet and the NY Strip. I wasn't overly thrilled about the sides. They were ok, but none that really stood out, if I'm being honest some were a little salty. BUT, the Oysters were DELICIOUS. I will be back for drinks, the bread basket, a steak, oysters and a salad... can't forget the butter cake!!

Blue cheese hamburger
Ascencia S.

Came here for lunch at 1 pm on our 38th wedding anniversary. The place was practically full of well dressed business types. Even the staff were impeccably dressed. We were seated right away in a booth. We ordered their prefixe lunch for $45 for two - choice of Cesar or mixed green salad and several selections of sandwiches (chimichurri steak, prime rib, blue cheese burger or old chophouse burger). We chose the Cesar salad. Hubby had the blue cheese burger with crispy bacon and I had the chophouse burger with melted cheddar, lettuce, onion and tomato. Before our orders arrived, we were served a lovely small plate of vege crudités ( purple cauliflower, snap peas, baby radish, baby carrots, pearl tomatoes and a yummy ranch dip. The burgers were thick and juicy! Oh my! They came with a ginormous amount of fries and ketchup. We were super pleased with the perfectly cooked, thick and did I already say juicy patty? Oh, they surprised us with a beautiful dessert to top of our celebration. Our servers were also so nice and friendly and attentive. The classy ambiance, superb service and delicious food truly made our budget friendly celebration special.

Anissa M.

Love the speakeasy-vibe entrance after entering the front door! Almost missed the actual entrance lol. Parking is a breeze as there are multiple free parking lots/structures in the area as it's located in Downtown Brea. Our party dined at OBCH for lunch on an early Friday afternoon. I'm glad we made reservations, as the lunch rush was looking decently busy. However that didn't affect our dining experience whatsoever, as the service was great! And food was yummy for a modern/trendy American restaurant. Highlights were the Brussel sprouts, filet mignon, and the cheesy potatoes.

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Amber K.

Back again and in addition to my favorites I tried the bacon steak (phenomenal) and Caesar salad (delicious). I also tried the berry bomb drink (like a raspberry lemon drop, this may be one of my favorite drinks). I also tried the coconutz which is like a piña colada with whiskey. It was good, more on the sweet end. I preferred the tart freshness of the raspberry drink. Really appreciated the bartenders recommendation on this :) I went for my bday and they gave me a lil bday treat. A delicious chocolate pudding. I really love this restaurant

Bbq shrimp and raw lobster
Jacqueline A.

Great service - beet salad is great and bbq shrimp as an appetizer is a must. Note the steaks are all seasoned or marinated, ask for details upon ordering in case you want a basic steak! Elevated place for special occasions or nice meal out

steak
Elizabeth X.

My brother took the whole family to Old Brea Chop House to celebrate. == 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.

Rainbow Trout
W. Maria K.

My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our 7 year anniversary and boy oh boy were we blown away! The service here is amazing!! The drinks were delish!! I got the Coco Nutz and it was so tasty! Reminded me of a pina colada but upscale! Definitely on the sweeter fruitier side. My bf really likes the Japanese old fashion too! if old fashion is your vibe, definitely try it out! For our main, we got the skirt steak and the trout. The skirt steak was so good my bf would not stop talking about it even on our car ride back home lol. THATS HOW GOOD IT WAS! The marinate is so flavorful and the steak was cooked to PERFECTION! As for the Trout, it was definitely tasty but personally there was too many bones so I would come back for the skirt steak! Don't underestimate the skirt steak! For our sides we got Brussels sprouts and matchstick fries. I also really like the Brussels sprouts. It was crispy, and flavorful and definitely hit the spot. The portions of the sides were pretty big. For the fries, they were massive where it felt like it was never ending lol We also got complimentary dessert since we were celebrating our anniversary and its so cute bc it says "happy anniversary" Overall, i highly recommend this place! We'll definitely be back soon!!

Brussel sprouts
Eileen F.

Excellent steak house that really does give you the "old,classic" vibe and ambiance. Staff are dressed to the nines and very clearly well-trained. The proteins (ribeye and short rib) were cooked perfectly. My only gripe was that my mashed potatoes weren't very creamy nor flavorful, but as leftovers were soaked in the short rib juices and became exponentially tastier. I definitely would return for special occasions.

Filet and bone marrow
Randall M.

Steak was prepared well - we typically order medium rare. Warm red inside and crispy outside. Bone marrow always adds bonus points for me. Service is elevated compared to your typical restaurant - waiter spilled drinks on our shoes and there was no compensation except "we're sorry". That's fine. Ambiance was classy, dark and well lit at the same time. On par with any modern steak house. Would return again.

Sandy T.

We found this spot through Amex's Resy and decided to celebrate our anniversary here! The restaurant entrance is located inside the improv doors to the right. We checked in for the reservation and got seated pretty promptly. The waitstaff were kind and professional. We decided to order the Brussel sprouts as our appetizer and they were delicious. I had the 12oz skirt steak with a side of prawns. You get 3 prawns for $9. The steak was cooked to medium rare as requested, but it was salty as all hell. We also shared a side of wild & field mushrooms, which were also fairly salty. We did not bring this to the attention of the staff however, because we hate to send food back. The whole head of grilled garlic was a major bonus though! The rainbow trout was full of bones, but that's to be somewhat expected. They wipe your table and take crumbs in between courses, which is nice. However, I happened to visit the ladies room and came back to wet seat after they wiped the table. This was dissatisfying. At the end, we were offered a chocolate budino cup to celebrate our anniversary. It was delicious and we're grateful the restaurant helped us celebrate, our waitress even offered to take our photo. Overall, for the price you're paying, service is good. Food? I'm not sure I'd come back if Amex wasn't subsidizing my meal.

Cauliflower Steak
Mike G.

There are not too many places in the immediate area like this. The only other place similar would be The Summit House. You could throw The Cellar in the mix, but I'd rather not. That place feels dated and claustrophobic, so I don't like to recommend it. If you are looking to go to a more upscale place with better service, then check this place out. In any case, I've always have great experience coming here. The food and service is always great and consistent. This is definitely a place that caters towards meat eaters, less than vegetarians, but there are options for us non-meat-eaters. I usually order the Cauliflower Steak, which is one of the best that I have had. The beat salad is also very good. They have a bunch of sides you could also order to get you through the meal. But don't expect any entres that cater toward vegetarians. The menu is all meat and the specials were all seafood. The drinks here are what you expect to find at a place like this. I always get the Old fashion. Its good, but nothing to write home about. Pricing is what you would expect. Its a nicer restaurant so expect to pay. Glasses of wine are around $20 dollars, but the pours are generous. We arrived at 5:20 PM on a Saturday evening and found seating at the bar. Didn't have any reservations. YMMV.

Filet with asparagus and garlic.
Robert G.

Ate at the Old Brea Chop House for the first time with friends. Place was crowded but we had a reservation so we were good. Everything was great. Service and staff as well. My filet was perfectly cooked and sides were too. Loved it and will be back soon!

20 oz Bone in ribeye (top left), braised short ribs (bottom left), Mac and cheese with lobster add on (bottom right)

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Ask the Community - Old Brea Chop House

Does it have valet parking?

Yes, in the back of the building.

Will they have a Thanksgiving menu?

Do you have a private dining room or cellar for 7 people?

We do not offer private dining space

Are they open Thanksgiving day?

Yes, they give you a Thanksgiving Feast at the Steak Tavern!

What is the corkage fee?

35 dollars per 750 ml bottle

Do they serve the full menu at opening/lunch time? Looking to come in for my birthday and need to book a reservation. Thanks

A lot of dinner items are available on the lunch menu. Please call the restaurant or if you email from our website what you are interested in I can confirm. Happy birthday!!!

Are their steaks dry aged?

Yes!

Do you accept discover card?

Yes we do!

Do you make your own carrot cake? It's very good

Our carrot cake is home main house.

Does OBCH offer Happy Hour again yet? It says they do in the about section from the owner?

Apologies if the statement was not up to date we are not currently offering happy hour. Our full menu is available at the bar top all day though. We hope to serve you in another capacity soon

Are the noted time periods strict? Looking to make a reservation for an upcoming birthday just for 2 people but hoping to dine and enjoy drinks longer than the 1 hr 45 minute time that is noted.

Thank you for considering The Chop House for your birthday celebration. What day and time is your reservation for?

Is the restaurant decorated for Christmas?

Not when I was there. 😞

Are there gluten free options?

Please advise your server or manager when making reservations, we can make certain you will have gluten free experience.

Is it reservation only? We attempted to go on a Friday night, with no reservation, just kinda wish front desk would've been a little more tactful with her telling us "nothing available"

No you don't but you should for weekends or during the week if you have more than a party of 4 .

Is there happy hour for drinks?

Yes, there are great brink specials

Why is it more expensive to get the "combo" rib cap with two sides and a butter cake than If you bought everything separately?

The Cap is 20 oz cut a la carte at 115.00, we make it a complete dinner and is a better value. Let me if there's anything I can do.… 

I'm taking my family here for the first time, next week. What is the best steak they have there?

The rib eye cape medium rare is excellent and flavorful, it can be shared. The Delmonico ribeye is my second choice.

What steaks are creek stone sourced?

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Do they take reservations?

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