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Bru Grill and Market, Lake Forest, CA

Bru Grill and Market

4.6
4.6
1680 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 1,680 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bru Grill and Market is a local treasure renowned for its "fantastic service" and "consistently excellent" food. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, guests rave about the "delicious" dishes, including prime rib and decadent desserts. The ambiance is lively yet inviting, making it an ideal spot for gatherings.

1,680 Reviews
  1. Joe

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, as always. Our server, Cody, was very attentive, personable and efficient. Overall, an excellent dining experience.

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  2. Diann

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful birthday celebration lunch. The food, service and ambience were excellent! Unfortunately the large table near us was extremely loud, but that’s not your fault. Just inconsiderate on the guests’ part. We’ll be back as the food was even better than we remember it to be.

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  3. Hal

    VIP

    New York City

    167 reviews

    4.0

    167 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very good meal on a very nice outdoor patio with great service from Jordan!

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  4. Pamela

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extensive menu, bring your reading glasses! We had a great server her name was Pam. Ambiance is very nice but not overly stuffy. I had a petite Caesar salad with chicken that was indeed petite but good - great dressing. My friend and I were celebrating our birthdays. We shared a teeny tiny slice of delicious chocolate cake. A bigger piece would have been nice but heck- it was on the house! I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  5. Mary Anne

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bru is one of our faves because of the variety of dishes, salads and main meals which are all good. Sometimes we go for just a small bite and glass of wine or a main meal for a birthday or other special occasion. Also we love the patio area on warm days. Thank you Bru.

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  6. Pat

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Bru's burger is outstanding! The ambience of the restaurant is very nice.

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  7. jane

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Our server Samson was attentive….just great. Gave us the time and very patient with us ladies out for the afternoon!

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  8. Corinne

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I used to love Bru’s brunch but it has really gone downhill :( The service was slow and inattentive, and the food was lackluster—lukewarm & bland. It’s disappointing to see such a decline.

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  9. michele

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    love this place the food is good the staff is amazing and the owners are fantastic. I go alot here with friends and family my favorite place to dine. Menu can expand though...

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  10. Sheryl

    Orange County

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    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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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 1680 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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