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Bru Grill and Market Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.brugrill.com
  • Phone: (949) 305-5757
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch
    Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm
    Dinner
    Sunday - Tuesday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm; Wednesday & Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
    Brunch
    Sunday: 9:30am - 3:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: American, Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
  • Executive Chef: Chef Ülises Navarette & Chef Francisco Crüz
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Catering: Full event catering for information email events@brugrill.com
  • Private Party Facilities: We have multiple options for private groups of up to 300! See www.brugrill.com for a brief video on our private event incredible skills!
  • Private Party Contact: Events Coordinator (949) 305-5757
  • Entertainment: Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. See www.brugrill.com events calendar for details.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Rockfield
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Extensive Parking Available
A word from Bru Grill and Market
We serve the best farm to table Eats, craft brews, and boutique wines. From our phenomenal Happy Hour to our Brü Burger, Salads, Flatbreads, Wild Caught Seafood and Amazing Steaks... you will love Brü! "America's Top 250 Restaurants" Save the World. Eat. Brü. Crü. Proudly serving The OC, CA.… Orange County, California · brugrill.comContinued
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Diner Reviews
  • "It was a Wed night, but the place was really busy. Everything was fine except it took forever to get drinks we ordered. The food and drinks were good as always though."
    Dined on 7/9/2014
  • "There is a energizing buzz upon entering the restaurant. There is a good variety of drinks and food."
    Dined on 7/3/2014
  • "Wonderful dinner and drinks. The scallops are a favorite and the Halibut special was flaky and delicious. Props to our waiter, Taran, who was friendly and helpful with drink and food requests. I can't wait to go back for the whiskey chocolate cake"
    Dined on 7/3/2014
  • "Our party of eight enjoyed a Father's Day brunch here the weekend after Father's Day. Bar service was quick and personable. Our waiter not as much. I saw our brunch being delivered to a table across from us. It sat there for a few minutes in front of others and then handed over to our table. Eeeww! Overall very good quality meal, properly prepared with organic ingredients, which is very important to our family."
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "Food was american faire and good, wiine list is good and overall it was a great father's day here and will be back again."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "arrived a few minutes early, was seated immediately. attentive server, great beer selection, excellent food. they even brought out a slice of cake for my birthday. will be returning"
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "Had lunch with a friend. Courteous and prompt service. Food was good. Not rushed."
    Dined on 6/18/2014
  • "My daughter ordered the paella but it arrived cold and bland. Our waitress was quick to apologize and replace the entree with another choice. It was our daughter's birthday as well as Father's Day and the waitress also included 2 free desserts as our daughter did not get her replacement entree until the rest of the party had finished theirs. By no means was this the waitress' fault as she was the NICEST waitress we have ever come across. Apart from that one entree everything else was YUMMY, especially the sea bass. We love this restaurant as they always go out of their way to ensure your satisfaction."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "We were sat right behind the guitarist/signer they had for Father's Day and it was far too loud! There were 7 of us at a round table and I couldn't hear my sister across from me without practically yelling. The service has never been this bad before and I think it was also due to the holiday. We had 4 different people bring out our food at different times and they forgot 2 items, biscuits and gravy and a side of eggs, and the eggs didn't come out until we were basically done. It took asking 3 different people for hot sauce, ketchup and ranch before we finally got it as well.... And yet, the food is awesome and we will definitely be returning, just not again for fathers day."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "If you enjoy brunch - this is a great place to try. The prices are reasonable and the selection and variety of items is great. From eggs, to chicken and waffles, as well as burgers and salads. Lots to choose from as well as an excellent selection of craft beers. A great place to take a beer lover. Service is good. Staff are friendly. Would definitely recommend this restaurant and look forward for returning."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "We had reservations, yet had to wait 30min to be seated. There were plenty of tables available so not sure why we had to wait. Our waiter was friendly and nice....however, everything took too long. After being seated, it was another 30min beforeour order was taken...and we had to ask for it to be taken. It took another 20min for appetizers to come out. Finally the food was delivered, except they forgot one order. No idea why it was so slow when the restaurant was pretty empty."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "Food not as good on our second visit. Our waiter, Teron, amazing once again. Will try it again to see if food quality returns. We still have high hopes for this place."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "Maybe it was just a one off but the service we got was mediocre. Our waiter was not attentive, we had to waive him down every time we needed something and when he dropped off our food, etc he just walked away every time. Wouldn't even ask or wait to see if we needed anything else. The food itself was pretty good. I got the petite fillet which was delicious! Atmosphere is good too, nice place to just show up for a few drinks- the bar itself is a nice size."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "I was pleasently suprised. The restaurant was nice and food was outstanding."
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "I was not happy this time. I've been to Bru 5X and this time it was not as good. They had a special: copper river salmon and I asked for it to be cooked medium. It was seared and raw inside & it smelled "fishy". I've had it in Washington when it's in season and it was awesome but Bru failed on this very special fish. I'd still recommend Bru but I was disappointed this time."
    Dined on 6/6/2014
  • "We were seated within minutes of our arrival. They had a large selection of beers which appealed to my husband. I'm not a beer drinker but a champagne lover. They had a tasty champagne cocktail that I order with hints of peach which I thoroughly enjoyed. We tried their pretzel appetizer which really hit the spot. I would order that again. Our waiter was efficient, informed, and tentative. Sadly, as we were waiting for our meal, a cook walked off the line which delayed our food. Luckily, we were on our weekly "date night" away from the kids, so we didn't mind. We appreciated our waiter informing us of the delay and enjoyed our meal when it did arrive. (I had the steak special with blue cheese mashed potatoes and green beans. So good!)"
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "Wonderful evening! The food and service was fantastic."
    Dined on 5/26/2014
  • "The food was much better than I expected. The service was just fair. Bar was busy,however the patio was quiet and pleasant. Happy hour specials(all day till 7PM0 are outstanding."
    Dined on 5/26/2014
  • "Had another wonderful meal with great service at Bru this past Sunday. Bru is our favorite restaurant."
    Dined on 5/25/2014
  • "We went to Bru for my mom's 78th(!) birthday. It was great. They were extremely busy (as they should be) so even though there were a couple of service hiccups, they were handled brilliantly, which is exactly what you want (we got a free drink, the owner came and introduced himself, etc.). The food was great - perfectly cooked, interesting spin on flavor, etc. and my mom felt special! One minor complaint - not even a complaint, just a heads up to anyone going on Friday nights - it's incredibly loud in the main dining room next to the bar. They have live music (which was really good!) but it's hard to hold a conversation without shouting. However, overall a minor thing. So happy to have a great restaurant in Lake Forest!"
    Dined on 5/16/2014
  • "Went to Bru for dinner again to celebrate a birthday. As usual, the service was great. Tried something completely different this time---went with the beet salad and added salmon. It was great plus all the bonus points for eating such a light and healthy dish! My wife had the Opah special and it also was very good. Side note, Bru seems to do an excellent job on all their fish meals---I've never had a bad one. Always moist and tender. Had a bottle of La Crema chardonnay with the meal. Although the menu doesn't say it, this is not the same chardonnay that you see in the super markets. Much better and a very nice value for a restaurant wine. The bar was extremely lively that evening with game seven of the Ducks-Kings playoff."
    Dined on 5/16/2014
  • "Great beer selection, food is good, could use more veggie options. I'm a meat eater but some family and friends are not so it's difficult to coax them to join us. Service is friendly and attentive. A little noisy close to the bar area."
    Dined on 5/14/2014
  • "We made reservations and still the service was really lacking. We ordered a burger and a salad and it took forever to get our food. Very disappointing and we had our children with us. We did notice after we arrived a large party took over the patio and food from the kitchen was going out to them first AND our waiter told us the kitchen wasn't doing too good that night. Not to mention it was Mother's Day and it wasn't really that busy. Very disappointing."
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "Not enough space to write down what we did not like about our dining experience on Mother's Day. Highlight was waiting 20 minutes for cream and sugar that we ordered for our coffee. Oh I need to mention we asked two different waiters during that time and it was never brought to us. I ended up going back to the open kitchen area myself to get it. We'll never do brunch here again! Food was completely forgettable too. "
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "This is my all time favorite spot for brunch. I am not a big fan of buffet style eating so this is a great place to order what you want off the menu. The food is fantastic and well as the service. You get bottomless champagne or mimosa's for 8.99! What a deal. Their Bru burger is to die for! They even make it kid friendly."
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "We have been fans of Bru since it opened but this Brunch experience has made us question whether or not we want to return. We convinced our family members to come here for something different for Mother's Day. We made reservations weeks in advance, but upon arrival were told that most of the tables were reserved, there was only a half table/half booth. Three of the entrees came out cold and had to be sent back. With the 'bottomless' mimosas, we had to ask several times for a re-fill. Other tables had a bread basket served to them, we did not receive this. Other mothers came in with roses from the front. Apparently the roses arrived after we were seated, but they should have come around to give them to the Mothers that were already seated."
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "Decided last minute to come here for Mother's Day. There was availability for 4 even though it was last minute. Because it was Mother's Day, it was very loud and lively in the restaurant. They even had a singer playing inside, who was pretty good and we enjoyed. The family ordered the following dishes: Belgian Waffles, Fish Tacos, Beef Dip Sandwich, and Eggs Benedict. Everyone was please with their meal and enjoyed every bite. Our waiter was efficient enough given the craziness due to the holiday. We would have liked to see him more often, but he did check back on us as often as he could. We definitely enjoyed ourselves and will be back. Thank you for helping make Mother's Day a memorable one!"
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "Best bar and food Owner is wonderful and staff is great "
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "Using Open Table totally rocks. We pretty much just walked in. The food tasted amazing. Our server forgot to enter 1 entree, so we had to wait for that. But, he comped the entree and 1 dessert. I recommend the bread pudding with caramel sauce. To die for. My kids split an adult entree because the children's menu has boring food on it like breaded chicken, grilled cheese, and mac and cheese. Totally returning. Yummy."
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "Food was good with very generous portions. Service was attentive and professional. Usually this restaurant is quite noisy and busy but we went on a quiet day for lunch and it was easy to have a business conversation. I would certainly recommend it."
    Dined on 5/5/2014
  • "I had the outstanding seafood combo, others in the party raved about the burgers, enjoyed the short ribs and savored the AHI tuna. Service was seemingly indifferent even though we were there off peak and it was not busy."
    Dined on 5/3/2014
  • "This was my second time to the resturant since it was great last time. But this time, food was salty and not good tasting."
    Dined on 5/3/2014
  • "Because there was a special event, it was even more noisy than normal, but Drew our server was still spot on in his recommendations and attentiveness. Ask for him; he is worth waiting for good service these days. Food seemed a bit off and "sloppy" compared to other meals we have enjoyed there. Salad dressing was a bit on the vinegary side --so much so, we both coughed and has tears in our eyes with our first bite-- and the "roasted" garlic on top of the questionably done paella was still crunchy, thus the 3 start rating. Evening special swordfish was superb, almost worth a 4! It is a place worth trying out on an off night when it is not so busy. It can get VERY loud and almost impossible to have a dinner conversation. "
    Dined on 5/4/2014
  • "Always love coming to BRU. Everything is delicious. This time I tried the Basil Gimlet beverage. That's a must every time now. We love the calamari and dipping sauces. I also had the local halibut and we opted for the Bru cake. Can't wait to go back. "
    Dined on 4/22/2014
  • "Went to have Easter brunch with girlfriends. The service was awesome!! All of our dishes were delicious! The only down side was that they ran out of Bru cake. So I guess we just have to come back again!"
    Dined on 4/20/2014
  • "Been to Bru restaurant a few times before and enjoyed food. The only complaint is the staff at front check in are not very friendly. Come off cold and short. However our server was great. Very friendly. Thank you"
    Dined on 4/19/2014
  • "I eat here every couple weeks when I work in Orange County. Great place to meet clients, comfortable setting. One thing that I have an issue with are the booths. The seating is a bit uncomfortable.. I'm not a big guy but I feel like I'm very close to the table, very claustrophobic."
    Dined on 4/15/2014
  • "The food is amazing, the drinks are strong my Vesper Martini was pure alcohol. The hostess's are a little hit and miss, we arrived 4 minutes prior to our reservation and were told we would be seated right away only to sit and wait 15 minutes... The two girls seemed more interested in chatting together rather then getting tables turned, I know they don't have control of people leaving but telling people they will be seated in five minutes and waiting 15 with no other communication from the pair of hostesses is frustrating. Enough complaints, the Prime Rib was tasty, the Rib Eye Special totally amazing.. My personal favorite was the the Potato Fondu, so delicious I think I could skip the meal and just eat that!"
    Dined on 4/12/2014
  • "My husband and I have dined at Bru Grill and Market...many, many times! We especially enjoy Happy Hour as you get to try several delicious dishes at a significantly reduced price. My husband has had lunch and dinner with business associates several times. This particular dinner experience was a first for his brother and sister-in-law. As always, food was delicious and beautifully plated. Server was very attentive, dessert was amazing ~ the four of us shared the bread pudding. Evening dining can be quite noisy but festive! We will continue to enjoy many more meals at Bru!"
    Dined on 4/12/2014
  • "Despite being seated immediately, we were not greeted by a server in a timely fashion. In fact, the group of four that was seated next to us more than 10 minutes after us was greeted and had their drink order taken AND delivered without us ever being approached by a server. On top of that, the server for their table seemed to deliberately avoid eye contact with us. It wasn't until we notified the hostess of the lack of attention that we were eventually served. In fairness, once our server arrived, our order was taken and served in a reasonable timeframe. The food was typical bar fair. Unfortunately, the inattentiveness at the beginning spoiled the experience, especially since our reservation was after the lunchtime rush (not during)."
    Dined on 4/3/2014
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