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Bru Grill and Market, Lake Forest, CA

Bru Grill and Market

4.8 (1711)
$30 and under
American
23730 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bru Grill and Market offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "friendly and knowledgeable servers." Ideal for special occasions, it boasts a "wonderful atmosphere" and "great value." While some find it a bit noisy, the "extensive menu" and "excellent drinks" make it a favorite among regulars.
1,711 Reviews
  1. Nicole VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Geneva was a great waitress. Gave our talkative table our space to talk but caught on to our cues when we were ready for her. Our food was delicious and our service was great!

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  2. Kathi VIP

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great visit! Service and food are fabulous!

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  3. Leisa VIP

    Orange County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great. They make an excellent espresso martini, and our food was delicious and our service was great.

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  4. Mark VIP

    Orange County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time. Great experience, good service and food.

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  5. Jeff VIP

    Orange County16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent - Service was not as good as usual.

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  6. Barbara

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! The service was more than outstanding! The atmosphere was lively & fun! We had a wonderful experience, as always!

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  7. Jill

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for brunch. The menu had great choices and the service was great!

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  8. Barbara VIP

    Orange County31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite restaurants. Always good. Brunch, unch, dinner. My suggestion….make a reservation. Please continue to support local businesses

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  9. Jenny

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bru is one of our favorite go to restaurants. Food is always delicious with a casual atmosphere and casual dress. Servers are very attentive. We had CODY a few times now and he is amazing server, very attentive, listens to all our questions and doesn’t make us feel rushed.

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  10. Lara

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very unorganized and under staffed. Ridiculous wait times just to check in for a reservation. Only one person working the welcome desk on a Friday night is absurd.

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FAQs

Bru Grill and Market offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Bru Grill and Market also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 305-5757.

Bru Grill and Market is rated 4.8 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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