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Bru Grill and Market, Lake Forest, CA

Bru Grill and Market

4.6
4.6
1706 Reviews
$30 and under
American
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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Online reservations at Bru Grill and Market can only be made directly on their website.

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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 1,706 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bru Grill and Market offers a "lively and fun" atmosphere with "delicious" food and "exceptional" service. Patrons rave about the "amazing" brunch options and "fantastic" cocktails. The staff, particularly servers like Cody and Parker, are praised for being "attentive" and "friendly". Ideal for gatherings, its patio is perfect for "pleasant" outdoor dining.

1,706 Reviews
  1. Peggy

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, friendly and knowledgable servers. Overall a great experience.

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  2. Jeffrey

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff from the host/hostess desk to our wonderful waiter Riley made our special occasion feel even more memorable. The food was excellent and fairly priced, drinks were excellent with a wide variety to choose from. Love this place and looking forward to our next visit!

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  3. Eric

    Exclusive

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our Valentine's Day dinner. The food took an hour to get to us after ordering. Then once I got the food it was the wrong item. I didn't want to send it back because I was starving. Usually, this place is wonderful.

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  4. James

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places to eat. Never disappointed with whatever we order. Staff is always nice and friendly.

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  5. Sue

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this restaurant! However, getting VERY tired of people bringing their annoying dogs everywhere . Someone had a dog that would randomly yip super loudly. Kinda wrecked the Valentines Day atmosphere.

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  6. Cher

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as usal ! Food wonderful , service excellent and we love the big booths

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  7. mariann

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great. The food delicious and the restaurant warm and inviting as always. We had salads, steaks, asparagus, baked potatoes: all wonderfully prepared.

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  8. nancy

    VIP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    service and welcoming staff very nice and professional , food is excellent good portions fresh i go there almost every week I recommend it to all .and if you like to enjoy a glass of wine excellent variety enjoy

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  9. marilyn

    Los Angeles

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Usually eat on the patio but it’s ‘winter’ in Ca. The vibe inside is fun and classy but too loud for me. Hard to have conversation

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  10. Joe

    VIP

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great evening as usual. Staff was Awesome.

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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 1706 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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