Best Brunch Restaurants in Lake Forest

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1. Habana- Irvine Spectrum

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Cuban • Irvine

Booked 96 times today

Originally opened in 1995, Habana has become an Orange County staple, offering the coastal community a Cuban-Inspired experience through its authentic cuisine and cocktail program. Spanning 20 years as a favorite culinary destination, Habana lends itself perfectly for date night, celebrations and simple moments that have created memories for many.

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2. Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum

4.2

Awesome(2270)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Irvine

Booked 126 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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3. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(2721)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 76 times today

CUCINA enoteca is centrally located in the Irvine Spectrum! Owner Tracy Borkum's flair for combining great ambience, award-winning cuisine and unparalleled service are once again starring components in this latest Urban Kitchen Group creation. Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarmiento bring their artistry to the table as guests enjoy an open kitchen. The menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Along with a diverse selection of wines by the glass, guests may visit the restaurant's retail area to select from over 200 bottles for dinner (corkage fee of $10 applies) or purchase wine to go. The energetic space features contemporary elements and vintage artifacts creating the feel of a modern Italian kitchen combined with the comfort of an old rustic farmhouse.

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4. Brio Italian Grille - Irvine - Spectrum Center

3.6

Very Good(1975)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 40 times today

Brio Spectrum is a premier Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in Irvine, CA serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads. If you're looking for the best holiday party venue or restaurant for Thanksgiving, Brio offers easy reservations and catering services to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Brio Spectrum is the place to eat in Irvine, CA for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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5. Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine

4.5

Awesome(3258)

Price: Moderate

• American • Irvine

Booked 34 times today

Order a glass of your favorite sauvignon blanc and share a plate of Town Dock calamari with friends or family at Paul Martin’s American Grill in the Irvine Spectrum Center. Or savor an indulgent hand-cut blackened ribeye masterfully prepared over the live fire of our mesquite grill. Paul Martin’s serves classic American cuisine elevated to a higher standard in our polished yet welcoming dining room that invites business luncheons, date nights, and camaraderie in equal measure.

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6. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Laguna Hills

4.3

Awesome(180)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

Booked 5 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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7. Domenico's on the Lake

4.8

Exceptional(1190)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 24 times today

Orange County's newest upscale dining experience is now open on Lake Mission Viejo! Well known for our iconic location in Long Beach, Domenico’s was one of the first restaurants to serve pizza in California and is famous for our legendary pizzas and amazing Italian and American inspired dishes. Domenico's on the Lake is an upscale take on our original location featuring new steak and seafood entrees, while still featuring the original recipes that have made us an institution in Southern California.NOTE: OUR LAKESIDE PATIO HAS LIMITED SEATING AND CANNOT BE GUARANTEED BECAUSE THE DEMAND OFTEN EXCEEDS AVAILABILITY. PATIO SEATING REQUESTS ARE SUBJECT TO A WAIT.

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8. Fennel Kitchen & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(179)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 8 times today

Fennel Kitchen and Bar is a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant that offers an authentic, healthy, and vibrant dining experience by seamlessly blending the flavors of the sun-kissed Mediterranean shores with exotic Middle Eastern cuisine. Our thoughtfully crafted menu meets diverse dietary preferences, including traditional kabobs bursting with flavor, to simple, authentic vegetarian dishes. We believe beauty lies in the details and we strive to ensure that every aspect of your dining experience is memorable.

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9. Piccolino Ristorante

4.9

Exceptional(2068)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 24 times today

A Sicilian by way of Chicago, from a family of Sicilian chefs and restaurateurs. He made a name for himself, serving Orange County for 30 years. Piccolino serves some of the best Italian inspirations in Orange County. Piccolino retains its Sicilian philosophy and passion for food by combining traditional old-world flavors and contemporary infusions. When Salvatore Faso opened Piccolino Ristorante in 2007, his goal was simple: to combine his lifelong experiences in the finest Italian restaurants with the finest ingredients, authenticity, preparation, and his passion for the Canyon and its surrounding communities. Piccolino Ristorante serves regional Italian cuisine, including artisan-made pasta, fresh wild-caught fish, and the finest meats and poultry on the market daily. Vintage décor, white tablecloths, and candlelit tables provide a romantic dining experience."Chi mangia bene, Vive bene!""La buona cucina rende allegria!"Buon Appetito & Mille Grazie, ci si vede presto!

10. Pub Thirty-Two

4.7

Exceptional(421)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 2 times today

Located in Mission Viejo, California, Pub Thirty-Two represents our desire to bring the type of restaurant and bar experience we enjoy to Mission Viejo; a place you will be as comfortable holding a professional lunch meeting as you are having drinks and great conversation with friends. We strive to provide a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere with food, drinks, and events that exceed expectations. Our restaurant is farm-to-fork, and our menu changes seasonally. We are proud to be partnered with local ranches and farms to bring you fresh, local, and sustainable food.

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Nichol
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Vibes, food, ambiance are all there. Had a really great experience and everything I ate was good.
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Habana- Irvine SpectrumPrice: Expensive• Cuban• Irvine
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4.5
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Alfredo
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience!! Recommend going and visiting the ship and restaurant.
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Chelsea Chowder House & Bar - The Queen MaryPrice: Expensive• American• Long Beach
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4.5
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yvette
Los Angeles •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This is our second time enjoying this brunch. The food is excellent, big variety of everything, Mexican, Italian, seafood, desserts, American. I wish they had a salad bar with more choices. The ambience was fantastic. Big part of it was the live band playing. Bossa Linda set the place on fire with their music. Service was excellent, we had Alejandra as our server and she was very attentive. Overall , great experience. Maybe they should have a dress code to make it more elegant. Some people were dressed very nicely with long dress and tights and others were in shorts and flip flops, not for the queen mary . Especially if you are paying $120 plus tip per person.
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Sunday Brunch at the Queen MaryPrice: Very Expensive• All you can eat/Buffet• Long Beach
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4.3
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Jose
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Had a blast the only thing they did nothing for birthday even though we did put that we have two birthdays on the notes
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Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Irvine
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4.2
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Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Dec 2024
We were three guests for dinner. The service was exceptional. The bucatini was a wonderful one dish mix of flavors. The ribeye steak was cooked to perfection with a side of grilled veggies. The short ribs were served over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes with veggies. A wonderfully prepared and delicious entree. A good selection of cocktails was just the warm-up we needed before heading to the Observation bar for more libations. All in all, it was a winderful experience. **Breakfast here was equally as exeptional for the price. There is an all you can eat buffet option, which is very good and has standard breakfast offerings.
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The Promenade Cafe - The Queen MaryPrice: Moderate• American• Long Beach
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4.4

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69 restaurants available nearby

1. Habana- Irvine Spectrum

2. Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum

3. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4. Brio Italian Grille - Irvine - Spectrum Center

5. Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine

6. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Laguna Hills

7. Domenico's on the Lake

8. Fennel Kitchen & Bar

9. Piccolino Ristorante

10. Pub Thirty-Two

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