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Bru Grill and Market, Lake Forest, CA

Bru Grill and Market

4.6
4.6
1671 Reviews
$30 and under
American
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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
    (949) 305-5757
  • 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
  • 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 1,671 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bru Grill and Market delights with its "incredible service" and consistently "delicious food." Guests rave about the "amazing brunch" and "well-crafted cocktails." The family-owned venue offers indoor and outdoor seating, live music, and a welcoming atmosphere. Known for its enticing menu and attentive staff, Bru is perfect for gatherings and special celebrations.

1,671 Reviews
  1. Sheryl

    Orange County

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very happy to have been able to celebrate another NYE at our favorite restaurant Bru Grill. The filet mignon and the prime rib were delicious as always, and service was top notch. We brought some friends with us, and they were both very impressed with both the food and the service. We had a nice big booth in the back where there was less noise, and we could easily enjoy our conversation without having to talk over any background noise. The restaurant has a warm and beautiful ambiance to it. Always clean and tidy, and we always enjoy ourselves whether we go for just a casual meal during the day, or a special occasion at night. It was definitely a great way to get ready for a new year!!

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  2. Lori

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The hostess was engaging and welcoming. Unfortunately, the service was painfully slow and inattentive. I think that they were very understaffed. The food was delicious. One member of our party stated that they experience the same thing. I do not like to give poor reviews. Hopefully they can remedy this because the food is great.

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  3. Nicole

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious high quality food, fantastic service, beautiful restaurant. Love this place and highly recommend it!

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  4. Karen

    VIP

    Orange County

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Quite impressed how the restaurant handled the extremely busy Christmas Eve dinner crowd. Staff was quite jovial and helpful trying to make all the guests happy. We were seated promptly as we reserved ahead. The food was its usual good quality and yummy flavor. From the time we sat down to paying the check it was a 2 hour event for a party of 2 which was about an hour longer than it usually takes at this restaurant but not unexpected as it was Christmas Eve.

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  5. Kathy

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went with our favorite people and had a wonderful time. Food, atmosphere and service was great!! Thank you!

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  6. Christine

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good. BBQ Flatbread was tasty. Cheese wasn't quite melted all the way but still good. Service was pretty good but getting our bill took quite awhile. All in all a nice evening.

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  7. Diane

    VIP

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was way too cold to sit outside though we tried! We found a table indoors amidst the chatter of neighboring tables. The food is always very good. We will definitely be back!

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  8. Dale

    VIP

    Orange County

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was good and the food was delicious. We will come back again!

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  9. Espie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the chicken with coconut rice, I couldn’t eat the rice, maybe some people like it, I love all types of rice but not this one, other than that love the dinner, will definitely go back

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  10. Debra

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dog-friendly patio, lovely staff, good food and drinks. A little pricy but that’s the California economy!

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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 4.6 stars by 1671 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

Online reservations at Bru Grill and Market can only be made directly on their website.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bru Grill and Market

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
  • Phone number
    (949) 305-5757
  • 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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