Julep Cast Iron Kitchen + Drink - Brea, California

Emily H. (.

First time here! And I have to say I love it so so much!
The whole restaurant is decorated with metal dragonflies and portrait’s pretty young girls blindfolded by butterflies, very retro but also fashionable.
The food is super big size with beautiful price, especially the skillet is double size than other places.
They also have a separate outside area, good for party.
Highly recommend!

Ben J.

A nicely decorated and more upscale restaurant that has great vibes.

Come here for the fun cocktails! There's a decent amount to choose from, from their house curated ones to the classics. Some of them come out in really fun cups too.

The food is pretty mid but the portions are huge.

Food: 5/10
Drinks: 8/10
Atmosphere: 9/10
Service: 7/10
Value: 6/10

Monica D.

Amazing blood Mary! Patio has heaters and allows your fur babies. Burgers, and pulled pork’s sandwiches are very good. Must have yummy onion rings. Definitely coming back. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Gail E.

Had brunch today at Julep. First time there and I will definitely be back. I had the veggie egg skillet. It was absolutely delicious!
The service was wonderful. Very attentive and friendly staff.

Sam S. W.

This is my second time here and it still hasn't disappointed me! Got seated quickly even with a reservation at 11. They're kid friendly as well which helps as I brought my newborn daughter along side. Just had to park my stroller by the door which isn't a huge deal.

Good wise evening had been pretty spot on! Enjoyed their blackened salmon with sauteed spinach and baby potatoes, salmon came out super soft and perfect. Also their ahi tuna stack was pretty spectacular.

Drinks wise, my girlfriend and I enjoyed the Black Dahlia!

We'll be back to try more things as they have an expansive menu!

Sharon B.

Nice restaurant with cool decor and good drinks and food. The Creole Bloody Mary wasn't as spicy as I'm used to so it tasted a little bland. Everyone else liked their drinks.
The waitress was very nice and friendly. She didn't rush us with our orders or dinner.

Corn fritters were ok but the shrimp beignets were delicious. The braised short rib was so tender, the flat iron steak was flavorful, and the trout fillet was buttery. The sea bass dish was on the small side and didn't taste so fresh so I don't recommend ordering that. The fried chicken was also delicious and juicy!

Peggy A.

We went on a random Thursday night. A work friend had mentioned we might like this place. They were spot on. My husband and I enjoyed a couple drinks each. Then split some of their appetizers and small plates. We chose to sit at the bar, it give a better view for people watching. The Mint Julep was the best I've had since visiting New Orleans and the signature Boujee Violet was amazing, if you like lavender drinks. My husband had the Corpse Reviver No. 2 and the L'espresso Martini, both of which he gave high praise. We split the Kale Ceasar salad, mac & cheese, a Bavarian Pretzel and the Rock Shrimp Beignets. (And still took food home) Portion sizes are good, price range is a little high (but what isn't these days?) but not outrageous. Even though they were busy, the bartenders gave their full attention when assisting patrons. They are friendly, knowledgeable and well trained when it comes to proper customer service.

Ali G. R.

A friend was visiting out of town and this place actually had a vegan page in their menu which made my guest really happy and brought us in.

We started with some Bloody Mary’s. They have house mad mix and have a decent spice level. The onion ring was a great touch and eaten immediately. *drool*

out of town guest (vegan) got the fried “chicken” sandwich. He said it was good but presentation was lacking but our server did give us fair warning it was good but needs work on display. I appreciate the honesty.

My girlfriend got salad (Julep Cobb) and soup (smoked bacon corn chowder) and had trouble finishing both. She said both were hearty, delicious and would definitely be ordered again.

I got the BBQ short rib sandwich which with grilled jalapeño. It wasn’t spicy but it was a delightful balance of flavor and texture. The onion ring was delicious. Fries had herbs and were tasty as well. Filling

Decor and styling of the bar definitely had a vibe, I was surprised it was in Brea, which can be more chain oriented in its food offerings. A pleasant surprise to find atmosphere, good food and service. Will definitely bring people back.