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    Yard House

    3.7 (1.9k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Loud
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Tanya W.

    Great Happy Hour deals for food! They have a select menu for items and drinks that apply to their HH. The portions are large and the deals are good, I'd definitely come back. Very surprised at how busy this restaurant was at 5:15pm on a Thursday. Even though they estimated a 25min wait, the queue went by quickly and it couldn't have been more than 10-15minutes total. There are two free parking structures nearby which was very convenient. Service was great to start, we got our waters, food, and drinks very quickly. But when we were trying to get our to-go boxes to leave, it took forever to flag down our server and actually leave. Poke nachos - 5/5, table favorite for sure! The tuna, green onions, jalapeños, seaweed, and some mix of eel and mayo sauce were SO good! Crunchy wonton wrapper chips. Would get this again! Queso - 5/5, INSANELY good deal! So much cheese and comes with both tortillas and tortilla chips. The cheese was melty and had jalapeño bits which I liked! Not spicy. Calamari - 3/5, just fine. Not seasoned well and not crispy enough. Served with marinara and tartar sauce.

    Jared K.

    I revisited this Yard House during Happy Hour and it impressed me! The beer was $5 off (great deal) and the seasonal German beer I chose was fantastic. It was a lighter beer that packed a ton of flavor! The appetizers and pizza listed on the happy hour are also a great deal! I ordered the brussel sprouts and they came out perfectly cooked and seasoned making the overall happy hour experience awesome. I was able to share the appetizer with friends, while enjoying a beer and walked out paying ~$15 for both. The service has an opportunity to get better. The table wasn't set with utensils or napkins, so we had to ask our server for them which took a while to receive. The ambiance is still fun in this place, and I would say it's great to go during happy hour with friends!

    Scorched Melon Mocktail
    Vanessa C.

    RJ, our server, was very nice and made the experience even better. I really liked the layout of this location--the bar is right in the center with tables surrounding it, which gives it a fun, energetic feel. Just a heads up though: it gets really loud. Not the best place for deep conversations unless you're okay with basically yelling across the table. Drinks: * Scorched Melon Mocktail - Surprisingly good! It kind of tasted like Hubba Bubba bubblegum in the best way. Sweet, fun, and definitely unique. Food: * Fontina Vodka Penne - So good. No notes. I finished the entire plate without hesitation. Overall, great food, fun atmosphere, and friendly service--just be prepared for the noise level.

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    Viviana C.

    This was my first time here and it was definitely giving Friday night vibes. The Dodgers and Laker game were both on, so there was built-in entertainment the whole time. I will say though... it's LOUD. We were basically yelling across the table just to have a conversation. The service was great - our waiters were really nice and attentive, and we got our drinks and food at a good pace. I ordered the asada and shrimp tacos with spicy rice and beans, and I have to admit... the shrimp taco stole the show. And that's saying a LOT because I'm an asada taco girly through and through. But this shrimp taco had me questioning my loyalty for a second...... like I felt like I was cheating on asada and I didn't even try to stop myself I also got the hibiscus mule-ish mocktail, and it was soooo good and super refreshing. My boyfriend got the chicken nachos and WOW... that portion was HUGE. Like, could feed a large family huge. They were also really good, and I almost considered trading meals, but thankfully he shared lol. Overall, the place was fun, lively, and the food definitely delivered. The only thing is the pricing ..... $17.99 for two tacos with rice and beans feels a little steep... but I guess that's the price you pay for the vibes.

    Birthday Dessert
    Samantha L.

    I have been to Yard House before with friends, but this was my first time at this location and my family's first time in general! We all really enjoyed it. We got two appetizers; the calamari and the chicken nachos. Calamari was very good and the chicken nachos were very good as well, but they were so huge oh my goodness!! Definitely a really good appetizer if you want something very shareable. But yeah to be honest I was already full by the time our food came haha! For my main I got the garlic beef noodles. It was not bad at all, they were still good- but out of all the things I have tried at Yard House this dish was probably my least favorite lol. But like I said it wasn't bad at all I just think they have way better options! Portion was really big though so I was able to take home leftovers which is always a plus! haha. My whole family each enjoyed the dishes they got as well, everything was very tasty. We all enjoyed our drinks and our server did great with recommending. The dessert they gave for your birthday was really good! I have no idea what it is exactly, it tastes like a cookie brownie mixed, but 10/10 and the perfect little amount! Overall our service was great, and even though we went around like 6:30/7ish on a Friday night, we got sat right away! I love that they ask you your preference for seating. We really just wanted to sit where we can watch the game and they accommodated us no problem!

    Poke Nachos
    Randall M.

    Love coming to yard house with friends and family. The poke nachos are 9/10 a hit for us. It has a rich dressing and the fish is fresh. Onion ring tower was mid - something about the crisp that just didn't hit right. Service is usually good - typically a busy establishment. Ambiance is on the darker side and always bustling. We can sit there for hours talking, eating, and drinking.

    Fried Calamari
    Steven T.

    Happy Hour! Monday to Friday; 3pm-6pm; 1/2 off select apps and pizza. Hope that was a good attention grabber. Came here without realizing there was happy hour so we loaded up on some appetizers! We definitely got more than we can eat but left overs are OK! Server was super friendly! Got sat down quick and food came out fast. Apps Calamari - nicely seasoned 9/10 Chicken Nachos - BIG portion size and loaded. 10/10 Boneless Wings - nothing too special; we got plain and lemon pepper. Tasted like wings 8/10 Entrees Spicy Beef Garlic Noodle - New item but SUPER SALTY. I see what they're trying to envision but less salt would be better and wait for your noodles to try up first before stir frying it. 6/10 Bone In Ribeye - cooked perfectly to medium and I enjoyed it with broccolini as a side. 10/10 Public parking available across the street. Valet is available next to the restaurant.

    Poke Nachos
    Stella W.

    came here for happy hour on a Thursday. good service! good food and good price! POKE NACHOS: always a staple. must get. tasty, savory, umami. pretty filling appetizer ambiance was dark per usual. good for casual eats.

    Eva H.

    I visited this location 3 times before deciding on the review, I did not want to fall by one impression only and instead to be able to review consistency in quality, service and ambiance. Quality: Food quality is great, I tried different hamburgers every time and all of them are worth to try. They have special nachos that are BOMB! Service: They shown excellent customer service, today for example we went for 3rd time this never happened before but they took longer to take the order and the manager showed up apologizing about the oversight on there end as well as the assigned waiter I believe that level of professionalism and accountability is what restaurants need onsite; leaders that know how to deal with people and make the service a good experience for the customer. Great job on that! The whole experience deserves 10 starts because at end not matter how good the food is service also matters a LOT. Ambiance: Light is tune down kinda bar style which I believe is the purpose, I like it. I personally like the barrels with blue light very original. Highly recommend the dessert attached. The name was S'MORES" BROWNIE MELTDOWN, to DIE for! Heaven in earth for sure!

    Chicken Lettuce Wraps
    Sunday B.

    Popped in for lunch and had no problem getting seated. Our server was prompt and friendly. (Wish I could remember hour servers name) I got the chicken lettuce wraps and they were really tasty and the chicken was super juicy. It has small cubes of tofu combined with the chicken, green onions, wonton cup, sweet chili, spicy peanut vinaigrette.

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    Jennifer F.

    Loved this place! Locating parking for this place is very easy to find, if you don't locate street parking they have multiple parking structures in the area since it's a busy street-shopping center. A Friday afternoon got us about an hour wait to get seated but thankfully one of our group members found an online reservation that allowed us to arrive with our name already on the list. We waited a total of 20 min after arriving and got seated at a comfy booth. It was a big location with plenty of seating on the inside. The service was great, our server was very attentive and patient with our group as it was some of groups first visit (including mine)! I ordered the shrimp and chicken pad thai and it was so yummy. I'd definitely return to order something new as their menu has a huge variety!

    Firecracker shrimp
    Maxine M.

    Recently stopped by my old stomping ground, Yard House in Brea, for happy hour. HH runs Monday-Friday from 3-6 PM for drinks and appetizers. We arrived around 5:40 PM and it was already packed. Unfortunately, we weren't seated until 6:05 PM, so we missed the happy hour pricing. We stayed anyway and ordered my usual favorites: ahi poke nachos, sliders, and the onion ring tower. As always, the ahi poke nachos and sliders were absolutely delicious. I could eat those every day! We also tried the firecracker shrimp for the first time. It's served over crispy rice with plump shrimp and garnishes and looks great presentation-wise, but the flavor fell flat. The sauce definitely needs improvement. Parking includes valet for a fee and limited free self-parking. Service was excellent: friendly, fast, and our drinks were always refilled. After happy hour, the crowd eased up a bit, but both the bar and dining area stayed busy. Restrooms were clean and fully stocked. Our total came out to $74 for all the food plus two refillable drinks, without the happy hour discount. Would've been about 50% less if we'd been seated before 6 PM. Pro tip: get there early and beat the happy hour rush--- it's worth it ;)

    Sliders with fries
    Zi L.

    First time trying their happy hour items and I was pretty impressed. The appetizers on their happy hour menu is half off which is a great deal. I ordered their chicken nachos with fries instead of nachos, sliders, and chicken lettuce wrap. I thought the chicken with fries was really worth the price. The plate was huge and can 3 people. There was also a good amount of chicken. I also enjoyed the sliders because the meat was juicy and it also comes with a side of fries. You can also get truffle fries, sweet potatoes fries or onion rings for an additional $1-$2. The chicken lettuce wrap was my least favorite item that I ordered. I'm a huge fan of peanut sauce and saw that it came with peanut sauce but their peanut was way too salty for me and didn't have too much of a peanut taste. Service was great. The servers came to check up on us regularly asking if we need more water or sauce. There was also plenty of parking at 3PM on a Friday.

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    Ask the Community - Yard House

    Do you take Reservations?

    Do you take reservations

    When is your late night happy hour?

    Hey Haide! Late Night Happy Hour (which is drinks only) is Sunday to Wednesday from 10pm to close.

    Are y'all open on Memorial Day :) wanted to go out with friends I tried making a reservation somewhere else but they aren't open?

    Hey Victoria! We are open on Memorial Day. As a heads up, we don't take reservations.

    Are they asking for vaccine proof or negative test result?

    No!

    Do they allow dogs on patio?

    Hey Cynthia! Yes, we allow dogs on our patio.

    What's the wait like on Friday nights around 8pm?

    Hey Patricia! Our wait times vary, but Friday nights can be especially busy. You can always call us to see if we are offering call ahead seating: (714) 529-9273

    Is brunch still an option?

    Hey Leslie! We don't have our dedicated brunch menu/offering anymore. We do have some brunch items as part of our regular menu, such as Avocado Toast, Nashville Hot Chicken, Bloody Marys, and Mimosas.

    Are reservations required for large groups of 30 or more people as stated on your website? And if not required is it still possible to make accommodations ahead of time?

    Hey, Erika. At the moment we are not taking reservations for any party size. If you'd like to have a large party gathering with us, we recommend calling us the day of to see if we can accommodate! Here's the number: (714) 529-9273

    Are they open for indoor dining yet?

    Yea indoor & outdoor

    What time does the kitchen close?

    Hey Jose! Sunday - Thursday our food last call is 11:30pm. Friday and Saturday it is 12am. You can view our full hours of operation here: https://www.yardhouse.com/locations/ca/brea/brea-downtown/8313

    Is indoor seating available?

    No they are not open for indoor dining they have outside patio seating

    As of 2/4/21 is indoor dinning open there?

    Indoor is not, but they have outdoor seating available with heaters. But usually a long wait like an hour-hour and half

    When will be the last day you guys offer indoor dining?

    Hi Astrid. As of 11/17, we are only offering patio seating and takeout due to county regulations. For the most up-to-date information on our seating capabilities, please visit https://www.yardhouse.com/locations/ca/brea/brea-downtown/8313.

    Do they sell growlers?

    Hi Richard! Yes, we have growlers available to go, starting at $14.50. You can view which beers are available and place your order online at this link: https://www.yardhouse.com/menu-listing/bar-to-go/beer

    Do you have NFL Sunday ticket??? Indoor dining?

    Hi Sean! Yes, we have indoor dining available and NFL Sunday Ticket. Hope to see you soon!

    Yard house still having 50% happy hour?

    Hi! Yes, our Brea location has Happy Hour for dine-in guests every Monday-Friday from 3 to 6PM and Late Night every Sunday-Thursday from 10PM to close. You can view more details about our Happy Hour offer here:… 

    Is Master Card accepted?

    Yes

    Can you watch football?

    Hi Anthony, yes you can! You can ask any manager to tune into the games you'd like to watch.

    Do you take reservations?

    Hi Jacqueline! Reservations are not required but if you're looking to book large parties, you can call us and we'll do our best to accommodate. We also allow guests to sign up online for the wait list if there is a long wait to help reduce your wait… 

    Is there happy hour on Saturday's?

    Hi Rosaelia - our Happy Hours are: Happy Hour… 

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    Reunion Kitchen + Drink

    Reunion Kitchen + Drink

    4.4
    (565 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$
    Wheelchair accessible
    Kid friendly

    Amazing place I live the atmosphere Foods great drinks are…read moregood I have enjoyed the location in Anaheim hills beautiful look forward to going back

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was disappointing from start to finish. I gave…read moreReunion Kitchen 1 star across the board because the atmosphere, service, and food all fell well below expectations. The service was by far the worst part. We sat for over **20 minutes** without anyone coming to our table--not even to offer water. I eventually had to get up and ask someone to send a server over. What made it even more frustrating was watching other parties who arrived **15-20 minutes after us** receive water immediately and have their orders taken before anyone even acknowledged our table. After finally waiting another 10 minutes to receive our water, we had to track down our server again just to place our food order because no one returned to check on us. By that point, we had been sitting long enough and were more than ready to order. To make matters worse, we ordered an appetizer of coconut shrimp about five minutes after placing our entrée order, but it never arrived. After we had already finished our meals, we asked to cancel it, only to be told that our server had never entered the order in the first place. Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for the poor service. It lacked flavor and was very underwhelming. This experience was frustrating enough that I cannot recommend Reunion Kitchen. I initially wanted to believe this was simply an off day or an inexperienced server, but after hearing from two other people I know who described nearly identical experiences, it seems this may be a recurring issue. One thing that left me especially uncomfortable was seeing guests who arrived well after us receive prompt attention while our table was repeatedly overlooked. I can't say why that happened, but it certainly made us question whether we were being treated differently. I sincerely hope the restaurant looks into its service standards and ensures every guest is treated with the same level of respect and attention.

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    Finney's Crafthouse

    Finney's Crafthouse

    3.8
    (293 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Want to start off by giving the biggest shoutout to our server Alyssa!!!!! All of the staff were so…read moresweet and accommodating but Alyssa was that girl. I went last night for my best friend's birthday dinner. We originally had 30 people planned to come but only 20 showed up. But Alyssa assured us that was no issue. Even calling the store ahead to plan the dinner was very easy as they were kind and helpful in explaining how the night would go. Everyone enjoyed their food and drinks. I personally loved their avocado egg rolls and their passion fruit sour. My friend had the best birthday and we are so happy about our experience at Finney's. Thank you again to Alyssa for all of your hard work and for being so cool and thoughtful. We had asked for waters to go but completely forgot them and Alyssa went outside to catch up with us and give us the waters. Such a lovely time! Great food and a good spot for bigger parties.

    Finney's craft-house is the most amazing place to come and eat they have all kinds of best food…read morethey even have vegan food and healthy food me and my family came and eat their and i have to admit it was most delicious food and pretty cheap to spent I had a great experience dining at this restaurant. The atmosphere was welcoming, clean, and comfortable, making it a pleasant place to enjoy a meal. The staff were friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the visit. The food was well-prepared, flavorful, and presented nicely. The portions were satisfying, and the overall quality of the meal was impressive. The service was also efficient, and my order arrived in a reasonable amount of time. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a comfortable dining experience with good food and friendly service.I love chopping it up with the servers and bartenders also busser are very helpful and fast paced there was one busser who help us out he had a circle pins around the Finney F logo on their shirt and greeters there are the most best people that explained things before ordering good information to know about and gives us nice seatings and Also are very welcoming and AC in there was so good during a hot day I truly appreciate coming there.

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    Finney's Crafthouse
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    Tempo Cantina

    Tempo Cantina

    4.4
    (7.8k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    I haven't been here in ages but out of all the things I wanted from here... it was their butter…read morecake lol best butter cake I have ever had and the star of the show for me! Perfectly sweet and served with dulce de leche, strawberry syrup with fresh strawberries and vanilla ice cream.. they all go well with the butter cake. Of course that was for dessert.. but to start for lunch, I ordered the house taco selection which comes with 4 tacos (Korean, steak, birria, and cueva tacos). I loved the cheese crusted tortilla on their tacos, and the cueva taco was my fave out of the four! The steak was dry so it was my least fave but the Korean and birria taco were also yummy! Nice way to sample their different tacos! Their guava agua Fresca was a refreshing drink to go with my tacos. My friend ordered their cheese enchiladas in their cream red sauce. She said it was different from any red sauce she has ever had but she said she enjoyed her enchiladas. Service was attentive and friendly. Each server checked in on us regularly. Came here on a Saturday for lunch and it was surprisingly not busy at all like how it used to be. Overall, the food was just like I remembered and I wish I had come back sooner. I'll def be back again to try other things on their menu!

    Food no Bueno. Service was ok…read more I would never go back. They inside they try to do some sort of back alley graffiti and some Japanese umbrella but the place looks like it's has identity issues.

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    Strawberry  Margarita!
    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.
    Asada Chilaquiles. Don't expect a whole plate of chilaquiles with carne asada on top! Both are served as separate sides on the plate.
    Coffee. Straightforward, hot, and caffeinated.

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    Coffee. Straightforward, hot, and caffeinated.
    Toast Kitchen & Bar

    Toast Kitchen & Bar

    4.0
    (2.6k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Outdoor seating

    Toast is a beautiful place - very well decorated and cozy! There's ample seating so waits are…read moreminimal. The Short Rib chilaquiles are very tasty, and the flavors complemented each other so well. I would definitely get this again. It was a somewhat large plate so easily shareable between 2! I ordered the Mexican Mocha latte with oat milk, and it wasn't the most flavorful - it was a mild flavor. I liked it but wasn't my favorite. My mom ordered the steak & eggs, and she thought it was very filling and tasty. A little plain though but to be expected with a steak and eggs, she was expecting a thicker cut.

    First time trying Toast, and overall we had a good experience. I joined the Yelp waitlist ahead of…read moretime and somehow remained 9th in line for over 45 minutes. At that point, we figured we'd go inside and see what was going on. Plot twist: we asked about the wait and were seated almost immediately. So I'm still not entirely sure what adventure that Yelp waitlist was taking us on. The guy at the front wasn't exactly serving warm welcomes either. When we asked about the wait, he barely looked up or acknowledged us. Not the greatest first impression, but thankfully things improved from there. Once we were seated, though, the experience definitely improved. Our waiter, Thaer, was very nice, polite, and attentive, and provided great service throughout our meal. I ordered the Spanish omelet, and my partner ordered the Simple Classic breakfast . The food was solid and we both enjoyed our meals. Overall, despite the confusing Yelp waitlist and somewhat unfriendly greeting at the front, we had a good experience. Good food and great service from Thaer!

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    Our veggie omelette is stuffed with crimini mushrooms, onions, spinach, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
    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.
    Santa Barbara Benedict-Wild caught Alaskan smoked salmon, red onions, capers, and hollandaise sauce.
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    Julep Cast Iron Kitchen + Drink

    Julep Cast Iron Kitchen + Drink

    4.3
    (1.1k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    A pretty fancy shmancy restaurant if you ask me! Julep is serving up some taste seafood and…read moreAmerican food. It's located in the backend of the plaza. The service here was also the cherry on the top. They have plenty of seating and a bar in the middle with TV's, I was watching the beginning playoff run of the Warriors there this year :( I ordered the flat iron steak which was cooked perfectly and pair well with spinach and a side of fries. The fries were good, I was just a bit confused if their were oily or they had truffle sauce on it. Calamari was also pretty good, I would get that again. The lighting was making all my food look really greasy on the black plates but overall it was a good meal. I would definitely come back to try more.

    I headed back to the former Jimmy's Famous Tavern location in Brea. It was replaced by another…read moreplace, it's called Julep Cast Iron Kitchen and Drink. I came here last Thursday night hoping it's a good place to try. I've ordered Strawberry Margarita (cocktail), Fish and Chips, and Butter Cake. Fish and Chips was pretty good. Fish was nice and flakey which makes it delicious. Portion size of the fries was more than I expected. Pretty unusual for Fish and Chips or any other items that comes with fries. Strawberry Margarita.... Not bad... but I had better ones elsewhere though. Butter Cakes (includes ice cream).... Pretty good. It's freshly made. Great presentation. Very delicious. Service..... Good, but I feel they were a little slow. They should try to speed it up more. Heck, I work in hospitality... good service and efficiency are very crucial when it comes to sense of urgency. 4 stars.

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    Cedar Plank Salmon
    Cedar Plank Salmon
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    The Refinery

    The Refinery

    4.7
    (78 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    The food was good quality and the price was fair. The staff at Embassy Brea is always spot onread more

    I waited 40 minutes for my food, and I had ordered a burger which you would think would not be hard…read moreto 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.

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    Terra Wood-Fired Kitchen

    Terra Wood-Fired Kitchen

    4.3
    (679 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    Decided to come here for my mom's birthday after hearing so many good reviews about this place and…read moreI was pleasantly surprised! The service was very quick and friendly! We chose to sit in the outdoor rooftop and the ambience was lovely, very cozy. We got the lump crab and avocado stack for an appetizer and it was so delicious! Crispy and well seasoned chips with fresh ingredients in the stack. My parents got the artisan pizza and the arugula salad with salmon and said it was delicious, especially raving about the dressing for the salad and the wonderful amount of meat on the pizza I got the wood fired mushroom pizza and it was soooo good. The crème fraiche wasn't overwhelming and the flavors were just spectacular. Definitely recommend for a nice and cozy dinner in the Yorba Linda area!

    We came here after the Whitney Houston Candlelight concert at the Nixon Library, and what a find!…read moreApparently we weren't the only ones with the same idea -- some other people from the concert were at Terra too and recognized us: "Hey, weren't you just at the Candlelight concert?" My sister originally chose Terra because she saw a picture of one of their salads with salmon and knew immediately that was what she wanted. We had no idea we were about to discover a new favorite restaurant. 10/10 -- I've already bookmarked Terra because I will absolutely be back. When we arrived, we told our server we had never been there before and asked what she recommended. Her descriptions of the food were fantastic, and she steered us toward the wood-grilled peaches with burrata and arugula. Oh. My. Goodness. Absolutely delicious! The grilled peaches, creamy burrata and arugula were such a wonderful combination. Then the salad came out, with salmon added. I took my first bite and was literally speechless. It was an explosion of flavor -- the avocado, salmon, sesame dressing and everything else going on in that salad just worked. The salmon costs extra, but it was absolutely worth it. The peach dish and the salad were completely different flavor experiences, and honestly I would happily order both of them again. We were talking about how we were gonna come back and try to resist ordering the same thing over again, but that will be a challenge. Of course, we were at a wood-fired pizza restaurant, so we HAD to try the pizza. We ordered half-and-half. One side was the fingerling potato pizza, especially after our server told us the story about the owner's daughter wanting fingerling potatoes on her pizza and how that helped inspire the restaurant. Obviously, after hearing that story, we had to try the pizza that started it all! And it did not disappoint. I can definitely see myself ordering that again. The other half was the salami pizza with the honey drizzle. It was supposed to have some heat -- my sister could taste it, although I couldn't -- and the honey made it a really interesting combination. Not something I would normally think to order, but definitely worth trying. I also ordered the citrus agave, thinking it was basically a fancy name for lemonade. It wasn't! Lemon, orange and lime made it much more interesting, with just a slight bitterness from the citrus that balanced the sweetness. Delicious and different. We sat upstairs, where there was a wonderful breeze coming through on a summer evening. The whole atmosphere was charming and relaxed, the service was excellent, and the food was memorable. The biggest surprise? Terra is right near my office, and I never knew it was there. Definitely a 10/10. I came because of a recommendation, and now I'm recommending it to everyone else. I will absolutely be back.

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