Excellent, sleek upscale steakhouse with wonderful food and service. The ingredient quality was top notch. There's plenty of free lots, but can be busy during peak hours.
Food- 5 stars
iceberg wedge salad- really well done
grilled bacon steak- very flavorful and fatty. Their meat quality was superb
duroc pork chop- it's a thick cut but it was incredibly tender and flavorful still
shrimp scampi- very good and balanced. rich but with plenty of flavor
creamed spinach- pretty good
Service- 5 stars
Wonderful service throughout. They really went above and beyond. Really enjoyed our meal
Bottom Line
Excellent, upscale steakhouse that just does everything so well and takes the extra steps to go above and beyond
Sarah Moyer
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February 15, 2026
From the moment we sat down at Old Brea Chop House, the service was incredible — attentive, polished, and genuinely warm without ever feeling overbearing. Every course was perfectly timed, and we truly felt taken care of all evening.
We started with the Caesar salad, crisp and fresh with the perfect balance of dressing and parmesan. Paired with the 2021 ISOSCELES Reserve from JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, the meal immediately felt elevated — the wine was bold, smooth, and beautifully layered.
The 36oz bone-in prime tomahawk was the star of the night — flawlessly seared on the outside and tender and juicy in every bite. The broccolini had a perfect char, and the potato au gratin was creamy, rich, and packed with flavor — easily some of the best sides we’ve had.
We finished with their warm, decadent butter cake (absolutely melt-in-your-mouth) and an espresso martini that is officially my new number one.
The ambience truly ties everything together — warm, inviting, and perfect for a special night out. With rich wood tones, soft lighting, and an intimate yet lively energy, it strikes the perfect balance between upscale and comfortable. An unforgettable dining experience from start to finish.
Erin Fiedler
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June 24, 2026
Old Brea Chophouse delivered a really enjoyable dinner with a few standout items and a couple of misses.
I ordered the Wagyu ribeye cooked medium rare. While it wasn’t the best Wagyu steak I’ve ever had, it was still a very good steak overall. I found it a little under seasoned and slightly drier than I expected, especially for Wagyu.
I also upgraded it with the lobster meat, and unfortunately that was the biggest disappointment of the night. It had virtually no flavor and didn’t add anything to the dish, so I’d save the extra money and skip that upgrade.
My boyfriend ordered the Delmonico steak, and honestly, I liked it better than my Wagyu. It was well seasoned, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. If I came back, I’d be tempted to order that instead.
The cocktails were the highlight of the evening. I don’t remember the exact name of what I ordered, but it was their take on a Sidecar, and it was absolutely phenomenal. We also finished with the chocolate mousse and crème brûlée, and both desserts were excellent.
Overall, it’s a beautiful steakhouse with great drinks, delicious desserts, and quality food. Not every expensive steak has to achieve spiritual enlightenment to be enjoyable, and despite a couple of minor disappointments, I’d happily come back for another dinner and another one of those incredible cocktails.
Megan Rose
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February 17, 2026
Made Valentines reservations 3 weeks prior to the day. Upon arrival, the host staff girls unenthusiastically greeted us while looking me up and down, and then awkwardly checked us in. As someone who previously worked in food service - I hope that they are not typically catty like that to high paying customers or they will miss out on returning customers with that as a first impression. I will not let their attitude dampen this review because the rest of the night was fantastic. Our server Tiffany brightened up our experience - she was super sweet, attentive, and happy to recommend dishes/ drinks. She recited all current specials and popular menu items from memory without missing a beat. She also suggested sides/ cocktail pairings for our entrees. We got a scotch cocktail (don't recall the name) that had Bénédictine liquor in it - it added so much more warmth and dimension to the cocktail. We got the filet mignon, center cut ribeye, roasted brussel sprouts, and lyonnaise potatoes. The steaks were cooked medium rare beautifully with a nice crust on the top and bottom. The side dishes had bursts of flavor going on with each bite between the charring of the vegetables, carmelized onions, rosemary, etc. I forgot that I added "anniversary" to our reservation as our anniversary is only 2 weeks away. The staff brought us out a beautiful little dessert with "Happy Anniversary" etched onto the plate out of what seems to be cocoa powder. A few other staff members checked in on us - asking how the steaks were, and if we needed anything. Between the bread and appetizer, and dinner - staff came and dusted crumbs off the table. The staff boxed our leftovers up in front of us and the owner/ manager came and personally thanked us and wished us a Happy Valentines Day, anniversary, and a beautiful night. It was one of the most memorable dining experiences between the delectable dishes, drinks, and (mostly) delightful staff. Strongly recommend for a special occasion such as an anniversary or milestone birthday for someone you love!
Taznin Bashar
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April 28, 2026
Old Brea Chop House was definitely an interesting experience. Keeping in mind it was a busy night, I did have reservations and arrived on time, but still had to wait almost 20 minutes to be seated, which was a little disappointing.
We started with the grilled oysters, and those were honestly one of the highlights of the night. They were flavorful, cooked well, and I definitely wish we had ordered more.
For entrées, we tried the burger. It wasn’t bad by any means, but it was just okay, nothing particularly memorable or standout. The fries that came with it were actually better than the burger itself. It was crispy, well seasoned, and probably the stronger part of the dish.
We also ordered the dry-aged ribeye. The sear on the outside was a bit unusual, but the flavor and cook on the inside were decent. I was surprised they served the steak whole rather than slicing it tableside or in the kitchen like many other steakhouses do, which would have made for a better presentation and easier sharing.
For sides, the truffle gnocchi was excellent. The gnocchi was soft, rich, and full of flavor, definitely one of the better dishes we had. The potatoes au gratin, however, was not my favorite. The potato pieces were too large and chunky for my preference, although the overall flavor was still okay, it wasn’t creamy or anything like a traditional potato au gratin. It just felt like they threw a bunch of cheese on top of it and called it a day
To finish the night, we had the s’mores brownie ice cream dessert, and that was probably the best item on the menu. It was indulgent, fun, and the perfect way to end the meal.
Overall, I don’t think I would return, but I do think it was worth trying once. It’s a decent spot for a visit, but in my opinion there are definitely better steakhouses in the OC
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Excellent, sleek upscale steakhouse with wonderful food and service. The ingredient quality was top notch. There's plenty of free lots, but can be busy during peak hours. Food- 5 stars iceberg wedge salad- really well done grilled bacon steak- very flavorful and fatty. Their meat quality was superb duroc pork chop- it's a thick cut but it was incredibly tender and flavorful still shrimp scampi- very good and balanced. rich but with plenty of flavor creamed spinach- pretty good Service- 5 stars Wonderful service throughout. They really went above and beyond. Really enjoyed our meal Bottom Line Excellent, upscale steakhouse that just does everything so well and takes the extra steps to go above and beyond
From the moment we sat down at Old Brea Chop House, the service was incredible — attentive, polished, and genuinely warm without ever feeling overbearing. Every course was perfectly timed, and we truly felt taken care of all evening. We started with the Caesar salad, crisp and fresh with the perfect balance of dressing and parmesan. Paired with the 2021 ISOSCELES Reserve from JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, the meal immediately felt elevated — the wine was bold, smooth, and beautifully layered. The 36oz bone-in prime tomahawk was the star of the night — flawlessly seared on the outside and tender and juicy in every bite. The broccolini had a perfect char, and the potato au gratin was creamy, rich, and packed with flavor — easily some of the best sides we’ve had. We finished with their warm, decadent butter cake (absolutely melt-in-your-mouth) and an espresso martini that is officially my new number one. The ambience truly ties everything together — warm, inviting, and perfect for a special night out. With rich wood tones, soft lighting, and an intimate yet lively energy, it strikes the perfect balance between upscale and comfortable. An unforgettable dining experience from start to finish.
Old Brea Chophouse delivered a really enjoyable dinner with a few standout items and a couple of misses. I ordered the Wagyu ribeye cooked medium rare. While it wasn’t the best Wagyu steak I’ve ever had, it was still a very good steak overall. I found it a little under seasoned and slightly drier than I expected, especially for Wagyu. I also upgraded it with the lobster meat, and unfortunately that was the biggest disappointment of the night. It had virtually no flavor and didn’t add anything to the dish, so I’d save the extra money and skip that upgrade. My boyfriend ordered the Delmonico steak, and honestly, I liked it better than my Wagyu. It was well seasoned, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. If I came back, I’d be tempted to order that instead. The cocktails were the highlight of the evening. I don’t remember the exact name of what I ordered, but it was their take on a Sidecar, and it was absolutely phenomenal. We also finished with the chocolate mousse and crème brûlée, and both desserts were excellent. Overall, it’s a beautiful steakhouse with great drinks, delicious desserts, and quality food. Not every expensive steak has to achieve spiritual enlightenment to be enjoyable, and despite a couple of minor disappointments, I’d happily come back for another dinner and another one of those incredible cocktails.
Made Valentines reservations 3 weeks prior to the day. Upon arrival, the host staff girls unenthusiastically greeted us while looking me up and down, and then awkwardly checked us in. As someone who previously worked in food service - I hope that they are not typically catty like that to high paying customers or they will miss out on returning customers with that as a first impression. I will not let their attitude dampen this review because the rest of the night was fantastic. Our server Tiffany brightened up our experience - she was super sweet, attentive, and happy to recommend dishes/ drinks. She recited all current specials and popular menu items from memory without missing a beat. She also suggested sides/ cocktail pairings for our entrees. We got a scotch cocktail (don't recall the name) that had Bénédictine liquor in it - it added so much more warmth and dimension to the cocktail. We got the filet mignon, center cut ribeye, roasted brussel sprouts, and lyonnaise potatoes. The steaks were cooked medium rare beautifully with a nice crust on the top and bottom. The side dishes had bursts of flavor going on with each bite between the charring of the vegetables, carmelized onions, rosemary, etc. I forgot that I added "anniversary" to our reservation as our anniversary is only 2 weeks away. The staff brought us out a beautiful little dessert with "Happy Anniversary" etched onto the plate out of what seems to be cocoa powder. A few other staff members checked in on us - asking how the steaks were, and if we needed anything. Between the bread and appetizer, and dinner - staff came and dusted crumbs off the table. The staff boxed our leftovers up in front of us and the owner/ manager came and personally thanked us and wished us a Happy Valentines Day, anniversary, and a beautiful night. It was one of the most memorable dining experiences between the delectable dishes, drinks, and (mostly) delightful staff. Strongly recommend for a special occasion such as an anniversary or milestone birthday for someone you love!
Old Brea Chop House was definitely an interesting experience. Keeping in mind it was a busy night, I did have reservations and arrived on time, but still had to wait almost 20 minutes to be seated, which was a little disappointing. We started with the grilled oysters, and those were honestly one of the highlights of the night. They were flavorful, cooked well, and I definitely wish we had ordered more. For entrées, we tried the burger. It wasn’t bad by any means, but it was just okay, nothing particularly memorable or standout. The fries that came with it were actually better than the burger itself. It was crispy, well seasoned, and probably the stronger part of the dish. We also ordered the dry-aged ribeye. The sear on the outside was a bit unusual, but the flavor and cook on the inside were decent. I was surprised they served the steak whole rather than slicing it tableside or in the kitchen like many other steakhouses do, which would have made for a better presentation and easier sharing. For sides, the truffle gnocchi was excellent. The gnocchi was soft, rich, and full of flavor, definitely one of the better dishes we had. The potatoes au gratin, however, was not my favorite. The potato pieces were too large and chunky for my preference, although the overall flavor was still okay, it wasn’t creamy or anything like a traditional potato au gratin. It just felt like they threw a bunch of cheese on top of it and called it a day To finish the night, we had the s’mores brownie ice cream dessert, and that was probably the best item on the menu. It was indulgent, fun, and the perfect way to end the meal. Overall, I don’t think I would return, but I do think it was worth trying once. It’s a decent spot for a visit, but in my opinion there are definitely better steakhouses in the OC