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Bru Grill and Market, Lake Forest, CA

Bru Grill and Market

4.5 (1711)
$30 and under
American
23730 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Seasonal American Scratch Kitchen and Craft Bar with 3 beautiful patios, our own market and an incredibly team to serve you. We have won:

Best of OC (OC Register), Best Burger (LF Patch), Best Chocolate Cake (CBS LA), "America's Top 250 Restaurants" (UrbanSpoon), Best Wings (OC Weekly), OpenTable "Diners Choice Award", American Express "Members Favorite" and more! #eatlocal #dineindependent #brugrill

Proudly serving Orange County, California

More information: www.brugrill.com

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Kody Havener & Chef Albert Vaca
  • Private party facilities
    Independent, "Seasonal American Kitchen" with a significant focus on craft cocktails, beer and wine. We work hard and have fun doing it. We live to serve and love our guests. It's not a job for us, it's a passion
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    California
  • Cross street
    Rockfield
  • Parking details
    Extensive Parking Available
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. See www.brugrill.com events calendar for details.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,711 people are saying

Bru Grill and Market reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bru Grill and Market consistently delights with "excellent food, friendly and knowledgeable servers." Known for its "great value" and "wonderful ambiance," it's an ideal spot for special occasions. Guests frequently praise the accommodating staff and delicious menu, making it a "favorite OC restaurant" for many.
1,711 Reviews
  1. Robbie

    Portland / Oregon4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of 9 was in a back room, and Taylor was our excellent server. She was helpful, kind, and available when we needed her. Taylor rocks!

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    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice ambiance and good service. Food decent, a little on expensive side for what it was.

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  3. Raj VIP

    Orange County42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a great experience. Food was delicious, service was polite and very pleasant. Would highly recommend it.

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    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef accommodated my garlic allergy and was very good about checking all ingredients. Food was tasty and we always have a great meal at Bru Grill!

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  5. Mary Anne VIP

    Los Angeles25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service personnel were all so friendly and helpful. Variety of choices of starters and main courses, all delicious.

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  6. Sheryl VIP

    Orange County36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful birthday dinner experience at Bru! I had the short ribs with risotto, which was beyond delicious, and the birthday boy had the prime rib, which he enjoyed immensely. Our waiter brought us a piece of delicious chocolate to share for dessert to celebrate. Service was great, as always, and we had a wonderful time. Bru is definitely one of our favorite places to celebrate special occasions at.

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  7. DianeE

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my FAVORITE OC restaurant! The food, staff and entire vibe is the BEST! The owner Matt is a complete hands on worker, he works so hard and is an inspiration to all employees! I heard on my last visit how he treats all his employees just like family! That is not the first time I heard this from an employee! The kindness of the employees rolls over to the overall happiness of a great food experience! 10/10. Diane E

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  8. Joseph VIP

    Los Angeles218 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding…food and service are great. Excellent value! A terrific spot!

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  9. Dale VIP

    Orange County47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner and service was excellent! We will definitely be back again!

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  10. Savanna

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Bru was great for brunch. It was busy on Sunday at noon, but not overly crowded. I got the Belgian waffles, which were great. I thought the food was a good value for the money. Staff were friendly. Food took a little long to arrive, probably because weekends are a busy time.

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FAQs

Bru Grill and Market offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 305-5757.

Bru Grill and Market is rated 4.5 stars by 1711 OpenTable diners.

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23730 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rockfield
  • Neighborhood
    California
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Extensive Parking Available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Kody Havener & Chef Albert Vaca
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. See www.brugrill.com events calendar for details.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Independent, "Seasonal American Kitchen" with a significant focus on craft cocktails, beer and wine. We work hard and have fun doing it. We live to serve and love our guests. It's not a job for us, it's a passion
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