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    The Hideout Kitchen

    4.2 (2.8k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Lafayette Salad
    Felisha T.

    We started here for dinner before heading out to a concert. Dinner was perfection and so were the drinks. I never know of this little gem of a place in Lafayette until my friend raved about it. I'm happy she suggested it before we headed out to our concert in Oakland. My friend had the boneless Mary's chicken, yukon & russet mash, braised kale, truffle honey and I, blackened salmon spanish spices, brown rice & quinoa pilaf, roasted vegetables, pesto. To me it was a lot of food for the price, so I ended up taking half of my meal home to have as leftovers for dinner the following night. Check them out.

    Kid's Menu
    Lily V.

    Solid experience once again. We came for Father's Day brunch. Friendly staff and got seating right it away. As expected but linger for food but still reasonable knowing every table of this large restaurant is filled with other patrons. Shrimp and grits. The shrimp large juicy and had natural sweetness. I love sauce but this was a bit over sauced for me. My son love his steak eggs and fruit. Pork Silog was ok. Garlic rice was great, pork was a bit one note. Next time we should get back to our usual favorites which is burger, fried chicken, Cobb salad etc.

    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.

    Fried chicken - one of my favorites!
    Susan C.

    We love The Hideout! Been coming here for a long time, maybe 10 years ago when it was near the Soccer Post. Everything I've had there is fabulous! The owner JB is a great human! He helped many local businesses during the pandemic!

    Spring berry spritz
    Trina H.

    Love that this place takes a homage to my Filipino roots with their pulled pork silogs and Ube pancakes. We loved the spicy maple syrup that accompanied the fried chicken and waffles. The chicken was also moist and well seasoned. Steak salad was average and pretty much on par with any other restaurants. Drinks need room for improvement. The old fashioned was the worst we've ever ordered.

    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!

    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.

    Super crunchy delicious pork panini
    Danessa L.

    Very roomy restaurant w lots of indoor And outdoor seating. Surprised me w Filipino food options, wish I could have tried the pulled pork silog. Will be getting that entree next time. Wait staff was very patient, attentive, and accommodating to us!

    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.

    Cheese Burger
    P B.

    Food and Drinks were very tasty and of high quality. We ordered the cheeseburger, the Sesame Seared Ahi, one of the beers from their rotational tab and a cocktail (Manhattan). For desert we had Marianne's Mid Pie. We sat on the patio with our dog and the service was very friendly and efficient. The patio is very inviting and tastefully decorated. We will be back!

    Roasted Chicken Panini

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    I love the hide out, the staff is amazing, the food is great. I can't recommend this place enough!

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    Good food. Snarky owner and service. Yes as others have send been turned away and not politely.

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    Amazing food, service, & ambiance. I'd highly recommend this restaurant! Very reasonably priced for the quality of food!

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    This place is truly a hidden gem. My friends and I love to do birthday dinners here. Food is amazing, and the intimate feel can't be beat!

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    So delicious. Well-crafted, original, and homey dishes that are filling. High quality ingredients. Good ambiance. Great for date night.

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    The burger was dope, the aoli was weird, and the pear margarita had too much ice and I swear, no alcohol, only come back if friends make me

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    Great food! Friendly staff. Waffles sandwich is delicious. Eggs Benedict was good but not amazing.

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    Great food! We go there a lot. The grilled cheese and tomato soup is the best around town.

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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. "… 

    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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    We dined here to celebrate my son-in-law's birthday. I have mixed reviews about this place. The…read moreambience is nice, cozy, intimate, and fun. Menu items are on the high side, so be prepared to shell out some dough. We had a nice waiter, pleasant, cheerful, and very accommodating. I would give the waiter a rating between 4 and 5 stars. It was near closing time when we got there, but we didn't feel rushed to order or eat our dinner so that they could clean up and close the restaurant and head on home. We started with an appetizer and garlic bread (see picture). We had about six pieces of bread and as you can see in the picture, it was on the burnt side. I cannot believe that for the price you pay for a bread, they would serve this. I also ordered a black coffee, but it tasted like it had been sitting there since the morning and tasted really nasty. I asked to have a hot tea instead. Food was good. We ordered spaghetti, carbonara, some chicken dish, and a grilled salmon. All the food tasted delicious and we cleaned out the carbonara and spaghetti. After we ate our dinner, they gave my son-in-law a slice of tiramisu with a lighted candle. Overall, it was a pleasant evening and we enjoyed our food (except for the garlic bread). I'd like to see them do me good and give me a nice garlic bread the next time I eat here.

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