These two right here are the best! Stopped at the refinery for a drink and some food. Kim and Tanya are not only great servers, but super funny and personable too! Drinks were fantastic, food good, and an overall great experience. We'll be back soon! read more

The Refinery - Kim and Tanya - American Near Me - Brea, California

I waited 40 minutes for my food, and I had ordered a burger which you would think would not be hard to make. For some reason the refinery spend their 40 minutes cooking the hell out of my burger, and they could even put the tooth pick in the middle of my burger, like is it that hard to stab my burger in the middle. I honestly don't know how The Refinery inside the Hilton in Brea manages to stay open. This was easily one of the worst dining experiences I've had in a long time. First off, the place looks nice when you walk in, but that's where the positives end. The service was painfully slow -- not the "busy restaurant" kind of slow, but the "did anyone remember we're here?" kind. We waited forever just to get water, and it somehow took even longer for the food. Then the food actually showed up... and wow. Bland, overpriced, and somehow still cold. It tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp since last week. For a restaurant attached to a Hilton, I expected at least basic quality, but this felt like cafeteria food with steakhouse prices. To make things worse, the staff acted like helping customers was a huge inconvenience. No check-ins, no refills, no effort. Just vibes of "please eat and leave." Between the slow service, disappointing food, and ridiculous prices, this place feels like a tourist trap hiding in a hotel lobby. Save your money and eat literally anywhere else in Brea. Even a gas station snack run would be a better experience. read more

The food was decent, I had the chicken fettuccini, it was a bit on the salty side but tasted really nice. Cheese cake was delicious, the calamari was ok. Service was great! The ambiance was wonderful, spacious and not too loud. I would go back to try other foods on the menu. read more

Services waiting for you and accurate pizza.Flat bread is simple, but fresh salads are adequate.Simple and lacking great dressings. Happy hour has good prices from 3-6~Ciders are very good from sonoma @ $4.64!!!! read more

The Refinery - Menu from february twenty twenty six and the cob salad - American Near Me - Brea, California

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Normally, these restaurants inside of moderately priced hotels are not much good. The Refinery is an exception. The service is good as you would expect. The place was super busy, but they had enough staff who worked hard to accommodate everybody. Lots of complementary snacks that are self-serve next to the bar. I had the flatbread pizza which was made with real stretched pizza dough, not some pre-cooked piece of bread. It was the best flatbread pizza I have ever had in my life. See photo The place was hopping but it was not too noisy. Chairs and benches were both comfortable. Only negative thing was the Wi-Fi was weak, even though it works fine in the rooms..... read more

Five stars due to the outstanding customer support by each employee I encountered. They made sure everything was just right. read more

All I can say, is Tonya behind the bar is a Rockstar, and the hotel should do everything they can to keep her happy!! Amazing customer service, great recommendations for local restaurants and all around a super awesome person I could talk to all night!! Best service ever! read more

Ambiance is great ...... it's inside the Hilton hotel but it's very noisy a kind of bar feeling . Service is slow as they never pick your call for room service . Their was no one at front to ask and then I had to go to person at bar to take my order for to go. It's expensive for stir fry vegetable 25$ but the portions are huge and it comes with salad or soup , potato or rice read more

The Refinery - Noisy but cool place - American Near Me - Brea, California

This was more than I was expecting. The host/server Paul was awesome! Great personality and great attentiveness to the tables. I got a well vodka and it was rough. I'm not sure the brand, but it was not great. The shrimp tacos were another story... they were fantastic! The shrimp was lightly breaded and cooked perfectly. The slaw was fresh and crisp and the sauce was smooth and flavorful! I will come back just for those! The calamari was good to, but I felt it could have used a little more seasoning. Great service, good food, convenient location! read more

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Tanya and Kim were serving me during my visit to the Refinery. They both were great and were very attentive. I will be back for sure ! read more

The Service was very good but the food was bland and just not good. The carrot cake was very dry.

Excellent service and impeccable timing on all aspects of this facility. Both in refreshments and meals the service offered at this establishment is beyond compared to their competitors in the area. The warm atmospheric ambiance can only be attributed due to the flawless labor provided by both Jesselle & Tonia at the main bar and their dedication to the restaurant's patrons are a exemplary example to their work ethic and knowledge in their craft. read more

This 5 star review is solely for the bartender, Tonia, who is amazing! I cannot thank her enough for her incredible customer service, compassion, expertise, and specialized mixology that immediately rectified my acid reflux when it kicked in. She is a gem! read more

Thank you Tanya & Tanya! You both were exceptional. We will definitely revisit to experience your amazing service again. Thank you so much

Always fun and good service! Can be a little loud, but we are still able to talk easily.

The room had just calm and happy vibes radiating from it. The sandwich I got (avocado, bacon, grilled turkey, etc.) was so good that I ate the entire thing in a matter of seconds. The servers were so nice! read more

Omg!! Tania with purple hair is amazing!!!!! She is so good we upgraded drinks and because of her we decided to stay for dinner as well, let me tell you!!! It did not not disapoint!! Ribs were amazing and fetticini as well.. she alone deserves 100 stars!!! read more

The Refinery - American Near Me - Brea, California

Came here for the first time, and everyone was so nice. My waiter saw that I had a jacket and brought a small coat stand for my table. They have great customer service. The food was amazing. I recommend the prosciutto pizza. It has a romantic feel with dim lighting and the outdoor area in the back has beautiful green foliage. A great place for a first date an anniversary or a girls night out! read more

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This restaurant is not closed. It is fully open. Lovely restaurant located inside the Embassy Suites. My husband and I recently enjoyed a wonderful dinner. We shared the cobb and caesar salads. We also shared a Flatbread pizza and some bar bite happy hour pretzel bites. Everything was delicious. We had wine and some happy hour drinks. Staff was friendly and also quite funny. We had a great experience. read more

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Glad our company chooses Embassy Suites in Brea. The crew at the Refinery always makes our stay enjoyable. Special thanks to the servers and manager. Look forward to my next visit. read more

Tonia, jesselle, lio, Rebecca, and reana were all amazing they made our stay phenomenal

Great service. Good food and better drinks. The bartender Tania is fantastic. We stopped by while traveling through town and will definitely make a point of coming back. read more

Stopped in Friday evening 23Sep22 as we're staying at the Embassy Suites. Contrary to the note on Yelp it is indeed open! Food was very tasty and the beverages well made! read more

The Refinery - American Near Me - Brea, California

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Local, great food, service & value! Excellent menu & easy parking. AND they have a bar!

Tonia is amazing and makes the best espresso martini, she is so fun to chat with and brings a great energy to the bar. If you are in town I highly recommend the loaded tater tots and Thai wings. read more

I've been to this embassy 4 times, tonia and jesselle are always so friendly and great service. Best hotel food and drink service you can get read more

Tanya and Tonia are the best bartenders in the Hilton family of brands. They both deserve raises because of the amazing service they provide. Plus they both sexy af! Eye candy and great drinks for days!!! read more

Sam and the staff are well experienced and strive to excellence. They check in with you often and make sure your food is in good standing. Can't wait to go back. read more

We stumbled upon this gem in the last six months, and it's quickly become our weekly spot because of the caliber of service we receive. And I say that as someone who has spent roughly 20 years in the industry; I'm not the easiest to impress. Paul has very quickly become like a family member, well, one you actually like and look forward to seeing. Kim and Tonia are also always fantastic and a pleasure as well, and make great drinks to boot! Customers become regulars because everyone likes to feel special, and that's how Paul, Kim & Tonia make us feel. Our table is always waiting for us, and our drinks are delivered as soon as they see us walk in. What really got me to write this review, however, is Paul. They don't make servers like Paul anymore. He's a true professional and is so good with people. He's attentive, personable, and has an awesome sense of humor! My other half's mother passed away a couple of weeks ago. I got ahold of Paul to let him know we wouldn't be in so they didn't set up our table unnecessarily, and so he didn't worry (because that's the caring kind of person that Paul is). When we returned last week, there was a sympathy card on our table. While the card itself was thoughtful on its own, the handwritten message inside was even more thoughtful and appreciated. Like I said, they don't make them like Paul anymore, and The Refinery is very lucky to have him. Almost as lucky as we were to find him! THANK YOU, Paul, Kim & Tonia and we'll see you soon! read more

Great Service, Great Smiles. Great Hospitality! A+++++ Tanya v,Giselle A. All Around Great Service!!

This bar is inside of Embassy hotel. We stayed for a few days. Tonya was very helpful during our stay. She always made sure our drinks were filled and excellent service. Even my son loves It here. They have excellent food as well. My son loves all of their food that they offered. He wants us to come back and live here hahah. We order wine and beer. Everyone was nice and friendly felt like family. read more

Yah, I love the Jalepeno Burger plate, and the Refinery Cobb Salad which is Fire. We stopped here few weeks ago to get out grub on a, and sspot some what be considered street food. I was just amazed of the restaurant and location. Nice staff here and hepful . Food is hype here, and we will be back . read more

Great lounge and restaurant! Tonia took care of us all night and made sure our cups were never empty! There is karaoke if you're brave enough! Inside Embassy Suites. read more

Came in to grab a bite and avoid traffic on the way home. Food is great quality and serving size was perfect. Beer was cold always a plus. The wait staff was attentive and great. Bartenders were friendly. Definitely would come back read more

Tonia and Jesselle were amazing and incredible service! Would definitely recommend if you're up in this area and plenty of great food options. read more

Brandon and Tanya are amazing. I wasn't able to get any food as I drove in from another state, and when I got here the hotel kitchen was closed, but Brandon and tanya made sure that I had food to eat. They are absolutely amazing I would recommend this hotel to anyone.!!! read more

I've had one of the best times at The Refinery. Jesselle and Tonia were so much fun.. they turned what should have been an average experience into a memorable experience. They introduced me to non-local customers and we all had a great experience together. I'll be back to see Jesselle for sure (: ! read more

Great service. It's the Embassy Suites hotel restaurant. Nothing special but ok. Fried calamari was good, corn chowder too. Wouldn't go back unless staying here read more

Mel is an amazing bartender!!!! Thank you for an amazing service!!!!! She is quick, nice, and kind.

Ron and Sam were amazing! Hospitality was outstanding and the food was delicious. I recommend the calamari for a starter--it's tender and fresh at a reasonable price. Worth the visit! read more