The Refinery

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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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Reunion Kitchen + Drink

4.4(537 reviews)

Wheelchair accessible

Kid friendly

Everything good!!!…read more It was wonderful when I visited with my friend, and I also had a truly fulfilling and enjoyable time when I gathered with my family to celebrate my birthday.

Jet was such an Amazing crew! Food was great Love the happy…read morehour. Drinks was Awesome.

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Finney's Crafthouse - Brea

3.8(274 reviews)

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.

Great spot for catching sports games with plenty of screens throughout. The cocktails are made with…read morefresh juices, and they're always better that way. My favorite was the Passionfruit Sour. We had the carnitas nachos, which lacked a bit of spice, and the pork was dry. The pretzel was soft, and out of the three dipping sauces, the honey was surprisingly our favorite. The cheese sauce was a little odd. For the wings, we would have loved to get two flavors, but they only toss the wings in one flavor. If you choose a second flavor, half of the wings are served plain with the sauce on the side.

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Macallans Public House

4.0(1.7k reviews)

0.8 mi

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.

Live performer

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

Tempo Cantina

4.4(7.8k reviews)

0.4 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.

Toast Kitchen & Bar

This place gets packed for lunch time. Thankfully it has a large parking lot but would recommend…read moregetting here early to snag a spot closer to the entrance. The space inside was very large. It splits into a right side and left side at the check-in desk. Interior design was beautiful and when we arrived for brunch, all seats were filled so would recommend making a reservation. I ordered the Classic Benedict w Cesar Salad. It was a perfect benedict and very filling. I did wish the Cesar salad had more of the dressing flavor. It looked well dressed however I wasn't tasting much of the dressing. Overall, I still enjoyed my food and our server was friendly and attentive, despite how busy the restaurant was.

The Restaurant Is On The Corner Of State College & Birch. It Shares The Same Parking Lot As…read moreResidence Inn. My First Visit Was On Sunday, 5/31/26. Had A Reservation At 12:30pm. A Reservation Is Highly Recommended, Because It Was Packed When I Arrived!!! The Noise Level Was High!! Very Friendly Staff & Server. Food Was Pretty Good Along With The BloodyMaria I Had!

Our veggie omelette is stuffed with crimini mushrooms, onions, spinach, tomatoes, and bell peppers.

Santa Barbara Benedict-Wild caught Alaskan smoked salmon, red onions, capers, and hollandaise sauce.

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Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

4.4(3.3k reviews)

0.4 mi

We had the best server at Lazy dog. If you want to have a great experience sit in Sandra's section…read more She gave us amazing drink recommendations and food options. She had a great energy and was always making sure we were good. Sandra is amazing and made the experience so much better.

Such an amazing experience! We went in today and had the pleasure of having Kaden as our server. He…read morewas incredible! Super attentive and went above and beyond any service we have had in the past. This has become our go to spot and after days like this, we remember why.

The entrance

Fried Chicken Sandwich

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Korean Ribeye Bibimbap

Die Bierstube Restaurant

4.7(59 reviews)

1.3 mi

Passed by this place and decided to give it a try. What a unique German restaurant right in Brea…read more It instantly reminded me of the Hofbräuhaus in Vegas with its friendly and welcoming food hall. I'm not super familiar with German cuisine, but everything felt authentic and traditional. I ordered their popular Ruben sandwich, served hot with corned beef, sauerkraut, and a Russian dressing on rye bread. It was delicious and packed with meat and flavor. The fries that came along with it were so crispy and tasty. I also tried the breaded veal cutlet, which is a German specialty. Both dishes were very good and hearty. They also have a great beer selection on draft. I went with the Spaten Pilsner, which paired perfectly with the meal. I love that each of their beers is served in its own branded glass. It was just super filling, I wasn't able to finish everything. Overall, a great experience and definitely a spot I'd come back to and try their various specialties (like their sausages) !

Stumbled across this place while killing some time waiting for a friend to get off work. It was…read morelate afternoon and so they weren't terribly busy, but were super friendly and accommodating. I said I would be just ordering a beer while waiting on my friend, and the bartender let me sample a couple before making my decision for a nice German beer. I decided to sit outside and enjoy the warm sunshine, and a server came out to check on me. My friend had texted a different place for dinner, so I visited the clean ladies room, paid my tab, and received a warm farewell and invitation to return for dinner another time. Neat place, solid German menu, and super friendly staff will make this a dinner stop for me in the future!

Inside

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Patio

Old Brea Chop House

4.3(1.6k reviews)

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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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Mushroom Mille Feuille

Urban Plates

4.6(3.2k reviews)

2.2 mi

Urban Plates has really fresh food and a great variety of healthy options. The steak plate and…read moresalads were flavorful, and the portions were generous for the price. Everything tasted homemade and high quality. The restaurant was clean, staff was friendly, and service was quick even during busy hours. Definitely a good spot if you want healthy food that still tastes amazing. I'll be coming back again!

Food is always delicious and fresh. I love their Mac n cheese and recently very into their chicken…read moreclub sandwich. Also service is great! Shout out to Carmen for answering my questions at check out. Love this place!