Bru Grill & Market
23730 El Toro Rd - Lake Forest
Recommended by Sluurpy:
2025
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2021
#5 of 178 restaurants in Lake Forest
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Popularity
100/100
Quality
65/100
Data Completeness
67/100
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Outdoor seating
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Delivery
🥡
Takeout
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Dine-in
🍺
Alcohol
🍹
Cocktails
🍷
Wine
📅
Reservations
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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Casual
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Cozy
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Good for groups
👍 Recommended by 4 people
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Great menu, the salmon is incredible. Wonderful service, staff friendly & attentive. Outside seating with heaters so can bring my pup. Place to walk off the special house dark beer when I just gotta have one. Definitely a fav for us!
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The seasonal pumpkin waffles are delightful, get them while you can! Also, the short rib hash is fantastic. Excellent brunch experience, from the Cuppa Joe spiked coffee and bottomless mimosas.
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We came to celebrate a birthday 🎉 choosing a little quieter area we sat outside by the heaters. We ordered some chocolate martinis and they surprised our mom with a birthday candle and assigned card with her martini. The food was delicious the waiter was awesome They surprised mom little slice of birthday cake whipped cream and strawberries ❤️ parking was pretty good considering the restaurant shares the parking lot multiple other businesses. Will definitely be coming back again when in the OC
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A little pricey is my opinion but overall it was a nice restaurant.
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Overall, the experience was good! Bartender Steven was fast with drinks and service. He made all 3 of my drinks on point. Vesper Martini, Dirty Martini and Tequila Sprite.
I ordered the Short rib with Risotto. I always look forward to short rib dishes, but unfortunately, this dish didn't hit the spot. The meat was tough and over salted. I was hungry, so I finished the dish. But I'll most likely order the Ribeye that my friend ordered next time. His dish was tender and well flavored.
The drinks and Martinis are well priced. I felt the short rib was a bit overpriced at $38 for the quality of it.
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Brunch is amazing and the only time you can order their Chicken and Waffles. My fiancé and I like the chicken with some kick, so we order them Nashville style. Surprisingly, they are some of the best Chicken and Waffles we've ever had in our lives and come back frequently for them. The Chicken was juicy and tender, with Gravy on the side. The Waffles are crunchy and soft, with Syrup on the side. Together, they are Heaven!!!
Also, bottomless Mimosas to wash it down.
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I seem to always find the best food place on the spot !!
Bru Grill & Market is a must, if you are ever in Lake Forest!
The Atmosphere is everything, I chose to sit outside because it was nice day, but their outdoor atmosphere is amazing. Food was greatly portioned and prices are good.
The Belgian Waffles to die for 🫢 they were so good.
We happen to stop by on Halloween weekend and all of the servers were in costume… Super fun and all of the costumes were appropriate! Gigi (better known as Parker) was great ! I will most definitely be back.
Oh my Mango-Mosa 🔥🔥🔥🔥
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The medium rare short rib was good. Bru & Cru is an very interesting dish with pretzel bread and cheese. This place has good vibe and people were celebrating birthday there. Waiter is friendly. It is a good place for catching up.
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Stopped by for dessert and espresso martinis. Highly recommend the bread pudding. Delicious. Patio seating was a great setting.
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Matt, Michelle, and sons have been winning over the hearts of many locals and travelers like my wife and I for ten years. The ambiance and beautifully designed facilities boasts a spacious interior and exterior accommodations for cozy couples to larger groups.
An amazing and diverse menu with a great wine, beer, and craft cocktails selection can exceed even the most particular palate. Personal recommendations include the prime rib or tomahawk steak champagne brunch or the terrific eggs Benedict. The chicken and waffles also became a fan favorite. The burgers are scrumptious and the fish is phenomenal. The steaks and... okay, everything is worth a try. (Don't forget to try some of their own homemade salsa with the appropriate menu items. They have many other homemade products available so give them a try).
Just when you thought it couldn't get better. Matt has an outdoor extension project in progress that will accommodate additional bar, dining and music venue. This is hands down my favorite restaurant in California. Hoping that it becomes yours too! Cheers
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