Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in Brea

I recently visited Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, and let me tell you—it’s a vibe! The outdoor patio area is an absolute gem with comfortable seating, fire pits, and ample shade provided by large red umbrellas. The combination of natural elements, cozy chairs with fun patterns, and a well-stocked bar gives the space a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. It’s perfect for both daytime dining and evening hangouts.

The menu is impressively diverse, offering a great selection of house craft beers and specialty cocktails. I tried their Mango Chile Margarita, and it delivered a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy—definitely a must-try. The house beer selection, including unique offerings like Lightning Jack and Liquid Blanket IPA, offers something for everyone, whether you prefer a crisp lager or a bold IPA.

Inside, the restaurant maintains a cozy, rustic charm with exposed wooden beams, stone accents, and playful Americana-themed decor, including license plates and wall art. The seating arrangements are spacious and comfortable, ideal for families, groups, or even a casual date. There are multiple TVs tuned to sports channels, making it a great spot to catch a game.

Service was friendly and efficient. The staff made sure we were comfortable and our drinks were refilled without needing to ask. They also gave helpful recommendations on menu items, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

Food-wise, Lazy Dog offers a solid mix of classic comfort dishes and healthier options. The slow-cooked pot roast and crispy fish tacos were both flavorful and satisfying. Their brunch menu, especially the $6 Bloody Marys and Mimosas, adds even more value for weekend visits.

In summary, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar delivers a fun, laid-back dining experience with a great atmosphere, friendly service, and a menu that caters to a wide range of tastes. Whether you’re enjoying a sunny day on the patio or catching a game indoors, this spot hits the mark. Highly...

Four of us arrived at 5:30 pm, the Friday of Christmas weekend. Although finding parking was a challenge, the restaurant itself was not that busy. The front desk staff was very friendly. There was a minimal wait to be seated. Most of the restaurant is wide open space with tables, a high ceiling, and a hard surface floor. I find this to be too noisy and not relaxing at all. There is also outside patio seating with heaters so you can bring your dog. I prefer inside where it is warmer. Luckily, they also have a more contained area with booth seating. I really appreciate this effort to cater to different people's seating preferences. We got a great booth against the wall and were waited on immediately. This is not the place to go if you are looking for a lot of healthy options. Two of us opted for different hamburgers with half pound patties that came with your choice of one side. My husband got fish and chips that came with seasoned fries and a side of Cole Slaw, and the other (vegetarian) got a stir fry with tofu. All were well prepared and delivered to our table quickly and hot. The food itself and prices were average for similar types of restaurants. Highlights and recommendations are the garlic edamame appetizer and the seasoned French fries. I was disappointed that I chose fresh fruit as my side and just got a small piece of watermelon, but it was tasty considering it was out of season. My generous husband shared some of his seasoned fries, which were excellent. Next time, I will just give up the illusion if trying to be good and get the seasoned fries myself. They brought this electronic thing to the table for us to pay ourselves. I am not a big fan of the new trend of having customers do what employees used to do, but it seems this is happening in more and more places in an effort to save money and time. I know that there are some customers who actually prefer...

First off we got here just after 5 PM on a Saturday and it was already pretty full. We actually circled and waited a while to get a parking spot. I think people were also waiting for either outdoor seating or one of the regular tables but we were seated immediately at a high-top near the bar.

Living in West LA, this place seemed huge with tons of seating yet there were also lots of diners and it was completely packed all night. The service was really good though and they responded to requests very quickly.

For drinks, I ordered the Huckleberry Haze IPA and you could definitely taste some berry flavor. The staff was also good about asking about refills when they saw empty glasses.

For food, we started with the calamari appetizer which honestly could have been an entrée. I think it was some sort of stir-fried crusted calamari on a bed of rice. I thought I heard wrong when they asked my friend if we wanted white or brown rice with it. The portion was also entrée size. It had great flavor but was big for an appetizer so order if very hungry or with lots of people.

For my entrée I got the Baja California burger with french fries. The burger was moist and delicious (I recently had a turkey burger elsewhere so this tasted like heaven with its juiciness). The fries were perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. I almost couldn't finish the fries and I LOVE fries.

So obviously when it came time to think about dessert, we had to tap out. My friend thought about trying their new triple chocolate mousse but we were so full and also just before dinner we were at a chocolate shop taste-testing way too much chocolate....