The Brant Kitchen and Bar

Initially we were seated in a very loud and crowded room. Our server was so understanding of our request to move and promptly got us seated in a much quieter section of the restaurant. The views were unreal and the vibe of the restaurant was laid back, well put together, inviting and comfortable. The food was good enough. Not memorable but good enough and the pricing matched that. The order consisted of 2 mocktails, an appetizer and 2 main dishes and came out to $97 including the tip. If you’re looking for a place to catch up with a friend, eat with a colleague or grab a drink this place is great!

I surprised my mother with an early birthday brunch. The atmosphere was beautiful with an ocean view. 😍 The people were so friendly and kind. Our server Chase and the manager Drew were the best! They made my mom's day even better, with their wonderful personalities. I ordered the crispy chicken wings and fries, and the seasoning they used was delicious. My mother ordered the breakfast burrito with tater tots, and the portion size was very filling and enough to save for later. Overall, it was such a great experience, and I will be back if in the area again.

Incredible experience. We ate by Huntington Beach enjoying the sunset after a fun day at the ocean. Perfect way to extend your beach day by having an Oceanside view and a delectable meal. We had the Brant Burger with wagyu beef, the Cobb salad with filet mignon, and some incredible drinks. Highly recommend this spot if you’re in the area. Our kids loved the chicken fingers, the pretzel bites and obviously the view.

Our visit to The Brant was amazing! The food was delicious and our waitress was even better! She kept our bottomless mimosas filled to the top! The only issue we had was finding the restaurant. GPS directions took us to the hotel next door. That being said, We couldn’t have asked for a better visit!

We were a party of 14-15 celebrating a high school graduation. Easily accommodated us with a reservation. Food was enjoyed by all. I personally ordered the chicken sandwich with coleslaw and a spicy cucumber margarita. It was delicious.

Excellent in every way. Great food and great views of the Pacific Ocean! Highly recommended. Also it was great that the Salmon entre came with mash potatoes and grilled brussel sprouts.

SO impressed with The Brant. Absolutely beautiful decor, inside and outside patio seating, and seriously some of the most delicious drinks and dishes I’ve had. HIGHLY recommend the Strawberry Basil Mule, great flavor and actually fairly strong which was fantastic. We started with their take on chicken wings which was SO good - great sauces and crispiness/crunchiness. Then, we tried their brand new shortribs with pineapple risotto and I completely licked the plate clean! Ridiculously good. We got a Cobb salad to try as well and it was packed with ingredients — went really well with the meat. And do NOT come here without trying their signature butter cake! TOOOO good. Melt in your mouth and the perfect texture. We will be coming back here again to try brunch next!

There are many dining options at Pacific City, but the Brant is one of the best. Located on the second floor, facing the ocean, it offers great atmosphere, accommodating service and delicious food. Kids menu, outside seating on veranda snd full bar. Prime Rib Dip is must try. Brant burger is also good choice. Cali squeeze was interesting choice for draft beer. Don’t forget to try their sweet offerings.

This is my second time dining at The Brant, we chose to do a Saturday brunch. I had their veggie omelette, which was so delicious! Everyone loved their food at my table. Also, if you're looking for a beautiful view of the beach and weekend cruisers, I would make plans to dine here. We'll definitely be back.

Love the food there, been there twice in one week, tried many plates and no complain so far. The service always very friendly and helpful. They know the dishes well, answered all our question. The place casual but fancy at the same time. My suggestion get a table before sun down so you can watch the sunset while you eat. All table can see the beach view.

Amazing views and delicious asparagus fries and dipping sauce (I'm thinking spicy aioli). Unfortunately the Prime rib dip sandwich was terrible. I specifically came here for this sandwich because it looked so good on yelp! My sandwich came out extremely overcooked and well done. A prime rib dip sandwich is supposed to be pink and med-rare. I was starving so I just finished it but please look at the picture I posted of it. I had 2 espresso martinis which were just okay. Not great. Come for the beautiful view and that's really it.

A great view with some tasty food for a birthday dinner. The pastrami flatbread for our appetizer was delicious along with the grilled Brussel sprouts. The Grilled Salmon was tasty, the Prime Rib Dip was delicious, Brant burgers were a hit along with the Chopped Caesar. Delicious fries with all the burgers and sandwiches. Nick was pleasant, always serving us with a smile and gave us sound advice on the pastrami flatbread. All in all, it was a good and satisfying meal.

We loved The Brant.... The ambience and the views were great. We started with the Brussel Sprout Appetizer, they were crispy and delicious and had chunks of bacon in them. My husband had the Brant Old Fashioned and I had the Paloma Martini, both of which we enjoyed. We both got the same entree and were impressed. We had the grilled boneless short ribs with grilled asparagus and pineapple risotto. The pineapple risotto was amazing, it had chunks of pineapple and cheese was melted into it and we both enjoyed it very much. The short rib was in a ginger marinade and it was delicious as well. We will definitely be making another visit to The Brant again in the future.

Good food and very pretty view!! Went for brunch on a Saturday - not too busy and no wait to be seated overlooking PCH and the beach. Our waiter Phil was attentive and food came out quickly. Would go again.

Note to self, don't sit in the booths because then the bartenders might be your server and they're not around much. Don't worry about the sun hitting you if you sit by the window because you can adjust the blinds for shade. If you order the amazing pork chop, keep in mind it takes 20 to 30 minutes to cook, so definitely order it at the same time as your appetizers. Ask for it Medium Well and it will come out perfect and moist. We started with the ahi tuna tacos and they were good. We also got the Chop Salad and it was average. The sauteed corn was good. The side of pineapple risotto was great but next time I would get it without pineapple. The pineapple guava margarita was excellent as always. The off menu pineapple Mai Tai was fine, but next time I'll try the Blood Orange and Coconut Mai Tai.

First time there and we were VERY pleased. Shout out to our server Allie who was so very helpful and friendly. Excellent service and good food recommendations. Nice view of the beach and ocean too! We will definitely be back and hope we can have Allie as our server again. =)

2nd time here. Got my location back and stopped on my way to the airport! Yay! Got the espresso martini again. It was the usual, but paired with my prime rib dip it really hit the spot after reviewing 192 pages (normal per day is 60)! I deserved this treat. The place was crowded, so I sat at the bar. For a Friday night and Valentine's Day what do you expect. Date night abounded. Friendly peeps as always.

SO impressed with The Brant. Absolutely beautiful decor, inside and outside patio seating, and seriously some of the most delicious drinks and dishes I've had. HIGHLY recommend the Strawberry Basil Mule, great flavor and actually fairly strong which was fantastic. We started with their take on chicken wings which was SO good - great sauces and crispiness/crunchiness. Then, we tried their brand new shortribs with pineapple risotto and I completely licked the plate clean! Ridiculously good. We got a Cobb salad to try as well and it was packed with ingredients -- went really well with the meat. And do NOT come here without trying their signature butter cake! TOOOO good. Melt in your mouth and the perfect texture. We will be coming back here again to try brunch next!

Made reservations on Valentine's Day for a Galentine's dinner and the hostess and everyone was so sweet! One of our friend's boyfriend sent flowers and chocolates to the restaurant hours in advanced and they kept it safe for when she got there. We were also running 5-10 minutes late and called in to let them know and they were very kind and accommodating about it. The food and drinks were delicious and service was great too! I deducted a star because there was a mix up with our orders, and while they did fix it promptly, they made it seem like we were trying to be difficult or trying to get free food. I'd ordered my steak with the asparagus and subbed out the mashed potatoes for Brussel sprouts. My friend got her steak butterfly cut and ordered an extra side of broccolini (in addition to the asparagus and mashed potatoes it came with). They ended up putting my Brussel sprouts on my friend's plate and she didn't get any of her asparagus or broccolini. We'd flagged this to our server and they brought out my Brussels sprouts, but still no asparagus or broccolini for my friend. After 2 more tries with 2 additional different servers, we finally got all of our sides. However, when our server came by to make sure everything was good, he made a comment to the extent of "enjoy all the free sides you got" as if we were being picky just to get extra free sides, which was not the case at all. We just wanted what we'd ordered and we did pay for the extra broccolini. That rubbed us the wrong way forsure.

Wow, what a lovely experience here at the Brant. It was my first time trying this place. If you're not from here, there's a map! I thought it was on the first floor so I walked around a bit before finding it lol. It is located on the second floor. I came in at 10am and was seated right away. Overall, this place checks the boxes for food and ambiance! The steak and eggs were perfectly done. The eggs benedict and breakfast sandwich were flavorful and really good as well. The view was nice! We had a table next to the window. Sophia was our server, who gave us exceptional service! Super sweet and very professional. She made sure to check up on us throughout our meal; her service never fell short. :)

Went here for the first time last night with friends to celebrate a birthday. Restaurant is located on the top floor of pacific city, parking on street with meters or in parking garage, 2 hrs free with validation. The best aspects of the night were the view of the ocean and the appetizer. The drink while fruity and tasty was not strong at all. The burger wasn't bad but it was not something I would choose again either. I brought a French dip sandwhich home for my husband and he was not a fan of the meat and he gets that sandwhich from Houston's all the time. I think if I was in the area and wanted to grab a snack and a different cocktail with a nice view than I would go back but I live far and this place just isn't worth the drive in my opinion.

Came here for all day happy hour on a Tuesday. Had the tuna tartare tacos, the pretzel bread, and a blood orange coconut mai tail. Everything was good, as was service at the bar. Pretty easy walk from some of the hotels.

My husband and I wanted to try a new ocean view restaurant and made a reservation at The Brant. When we got to the restaurant, there were was a line of people and no one in the front to greet and seat us. When the hostess finally came back, we told her that we had a reservation and she decided to seat the people in the front of us that had no reservations and told us that we would have to wait until a table is ready We were finally seated and placed our order. We had to remind the waiter about our ice teas, nothing fancy but we received our appetizer before even getting our dinks. Our food was mediocre and full of grease. The ambiance was nice but the service land food was not good at all. We would not recommend the restaurant due to the lack of customer service and fast food entrees.

Wow! My husband and I had lunch here today! We are camping near by and we're wearing shorts and t-shirts!!! The restaurant is beautiful, our server AARON amazing, and the food was fantastic! Definitely coming again when we are in town!!! Nice job BRANT! Thank you for making us feel welcome. "Insider" tip! Park in the parking garage! They will validate your parking!

I enjoyed my meal, the staff, the location, and the view! The Brant is an impressive restaurant with a beautiful view nestled in a scenic shopping/eating area. I recommend you take the drive for all my LA and LB folks. If you are local, definitely add this restaurant to your list of eateries to try. Let's jump right into this review. What we had: PRETZEL BREAD BOARD Served With Honey Butter, Onion Jam, and Whole Grain Mustard - $15 - this was AWESOMSAUCE! The Honey Butter was mouth-watering, B-A-B-Y. CHOPPED CAESAR Romain Lettuce, Pancetta, Pepitas, Parmesan Cheese, House Croutons, Garlic Caesar Dressing - $13 - DELICIOUS! DOUBLE BONE-IN PORK CHOP Mango Chutney, Pancetta, French Fries - $32 - Worth the time to prepare but our waiter was very transparent that this dish is a hit or miss but it was hittin' the night we tried it. CRISPY HALF CHICKEN Free-Range Chicken Breast And Leg, Chicken Jus, Garlic Pomme Puree, Sauteed Corn - $28 - The chicken was juicy w sauteed corn with a twist in a "good" way. You wouldn't expect sauteed corn to taste so good. TANTALIZING to my taste buds! WARM BUTTERCAKE Vanilla Ice Cream, Raspberry Coulis -$14 - DEVINE! Pros 1. Impeccable service. Our waiter and the manager were personable and enhanced our overall experience with their service. *I really love restaurants where manager(s) check in with customers and genuinely want to know about your experience and then elevate it. Kudos to The Brant!* 2. Amazing views. 3. Clean. 4. Beautifully decorated and airy. 5. Food is delicious. Everything my mouth touch was ON-POINT. Cons I don't have any (smile). Recommendation 1. Make a reservation to see the sunset and request a window table. I'll be back! Period.

Not bad! We loved the view of the ocean! Dishes ordered-bacon fig appetizer,crispy chicken,beet salad,halibut.Also ordered a few cocktails and Chardonnay. Drinks were just ok.Husband said halibut was way over done so that was disappointing.I liked my chicken and our daughter thought her beet salad was good.The desserts,chocolate lava and lemon cake, were so good Awesome service and I would definitely come back.

Our visit to The Brant was amazing! The food was delicious and our waitress was even better! She kept our bottomless mimosas filled to the top! The only issue we had was finding the restaurant. GPS directions took us to the hotel next door. That being said, We couldn't have asked for a better visit!

Restaurant is elegant and view of the beach sunset was awesome! Food was also on point! I had a chicken cesar salad but my friends ordered entrees and said it was delish! Drinks were also yummy! Server was efficient and friendly as well!

Went here for a double date on a Saturday night. Had some drinks both on and off menu and they were perfect. The service was great-I love it when people check on you but aren't pushy. It was nice to relax and watch the sunset while catching up with my friends. We had old fashioneds and Palomas off the menu and later my friends had traditional old fashioneds. My husband had the roast chicken and it was really good!

Food is DELICIOUS! Great ambiance, views, service, drinks, and FOOD! If you feel like having unlimited mimosas with your brunch do it.

I found this place on yelp with reasonable price, nice ocean view It was my birthday and went there with my family. Overall, food was good, view was nice but the waitress served our table, she seemed a new and so slow like if we ask, the action took forever

I came here with a group of girls. It was a beautiful spot, spacious with great views of the beach. Service was great, kind and timely. Some things were a tad overpriced, like the burrito being $18 when it wasn't that great. But the bottomless mimosas for $20 is a great deal. I don't think I would come back unless it was for the Bottomless Mimosas.

The view is beautiful, great food and service.. My husband and enjoy your lunch today.

The view was pretty and restaurant has nice decor/vibe. That's about all the positives. Went for lunch just a little bit ago and it took about 5 minutes to see a hostess. She was nice once she appeared. The initial waitress took about 5-10 to greet us and give water. She took our order then disappeared. A male waiter gave us our beverages said he'd be our waiter now. Kids meal came out fast (luckily). It took HALF an hour for our French dip and Cobb salad to arrive. The Cobb was bland. Nothing special. The French dip came out wrong (said no onions to waitress numero uno) then waited another 5 for the correct order. Husband said it was also bland and lacked flavor. Very confused why (according to you yelpers) this is number one for lunch in the HB area. And if that is the case then HB needs to bump up its food game.

Beautiful restaurant located at Pacific City in Huntington Beach. Drew, the manager, went through the entire menu after speaking to chef, to let us know what is safe for my son and husband to eat. Pretty much the entire menu is gluten free, just a couple of items have gluten. In regard to the sesame and tree nuts, only a couple of items contained both. Phil, our server, went through everything again with us. The food is delicious and the view is beautiful.

Came by for dinner on a Sunday night. We had reservations and scored seats by the window with great views. Drinks: The old fashioned was good but nothing special. Also ordered a mezcal based pineapple margarita switch tasted fresh but a little on the sweet side. Food: French dip steak sandwich was excellent. Waitress recommended ordering it with cheese and jalapeno which I would try next time. Artichoke was labor intensive to eat. Not sure if it was worth all the effort. Would skip. Brussel sprouts were tasty. Tuna tacos were great as well. Butter cake was soft and complimented ice cream well. Wish it was served a little warmer. Service was friendly.

Great service, nice view, and amazing food! My wife and I ordered the Prime Rib Dip sandwich and Brant Burger and they did not disappoint. The French roll on the prime rib dip has a perfect crisp on the outer part and perfect softness in texture and the sandwich was really well prepared, you can tell that the chef really cares about their craft. For the brant burger, you can really taste the flavor of the Kobe beef patty and all the other ingredients that come with it make for a perfect combination. Every bite was exciting and I didn't want the experience to end. But, I know for certain we will definitely be back for the same items.

Incredible experience! The burger and prime rib sandwich were very good. Decent amount of flavor packed in them! The meats had good flavor and were not fatty! We also go the tuna tartare tacos as an appetizer, they were very fresh! We recommend those food items for sure! You won't be disappointed! The drinks were very good. Not watered down, and had amazing taste. Worth the prices. We got the Cadillac margarita, pineapple guava margarita and then the bartender recommended a special mix. Jalenpeno pineapple guava margarita on the rocks. That was one of the best drinks I have had in a while. Parking: you'll have to park in the parking structure and ask the hostess to validate the ticket! Definitely going to be back and try to be near the windows for sunset! The staff were very friendly and helpful- really set the tone for a great atmosphere! On a Friday night it was of course busy, we made a reservation which was a good idea.

Went here for my birthday. Great atmosphere, delicious food and we loved our server who was really sweet and helpful. Loved the ocean view.

Looking for a great view to enjoy brunch after a stroll through Pacific City shopping mall? The Brant hit all the boxes this Sunday morning, providing exceptional service with delicious food and drink. I ordered a Pacific Michelada that in my opinion can compete with the best! For food, I ordered the breakfast sandwich that was more than filling and appetizing than I would have expected. The star of the brunch menu are the thinly sliced, crispy hash browns that remind me a little like shoestring fries. They're not only fun to eat, but go perfect with the crispiness of the breakfast sandwich. While I came to enjoy brunch this time, I can definitely see this spot as a popular date spot in the evening for locals and tourists alike. Oh, and my review wouldn't be complete without mentioning our awesome server, Sam.

I've been meaning to write a review for The Brant, I've had many great experiences! The staff is attentive and overall great service. Some favorites for food are the Brant burger and the French dip! I will say the star tonight was the butter cake. Amazing!

Sunday brunchin' at Surf City at the beautiful The Brant Kitchen and Bar. The Brant is located at Pacific City and like many restaurants there; this place a has a really nice ocean view. We came here on Sunday around 12 and service was great. We got seated right away. Since it was Sunday; they were offering a special brunch menu that consisted of several yummy dishes including a special Brant breakfast sandwich, a Breakfast Burrito, Eggs Benedict and Chicken and Waffles. I was torn between getting the Eggs Benedict and the Chicken and Waffles. I ended up choosing the Chicken and Waffles and am so happy that I did. The Chicken and Waffles were amazing. The waffle consisted of a sweet Belgian waffle that was crispy on the outer circle and perfectly soft on the middle. The Belgian waffle was topped off with a large piece of crisp, tender boneless fried chicken that was sprinkled with bacon bits and powdered sugar. On the side was sweet maple syrup. The chicken and waffles definitely exceeded my expectations. The crisp chicken paired with the good fluffy waffles and topped off with crumbly bacon bits was one enjoyable dish. It definitely is on the top of my list of some of the best chicken and waffles I have had. Aside from the chicken and waffles, we also tried their Crispy Brussels. I loved this starter dish as well. This was one flavorful side with crispy burssels sporuts with The Crispy Brussels were sweet balsamic reduction, crispy Pancetta and sliced almonds. I definitely loved the touch of the pancetta and the almonds. The almonds gave a nice, nutty flavor to this dish. Being a Brussels sprouts fan; I was one happy girl. It was definitely brunch bliss at The Brant!

Came here the week of Christmas and expected it to be much more crowded. The Brant is tucked away on the far side of the mall, so walking from the main parking structure is a little bit of a walk, but not too bad. The mall has lots of the classic stores one would expect of a small mall in Huntington, so walking through was nice. We were seated promptly and provided with menus. The seating area is an extended, enclosed patio with nice ocean views. I ordered a margarita and the prime rib dip. We also ordered poke tacos to share. They were quite good. The margarita and fries were also very good. The prime rib dip was just okay. I subtracted one star mainly for the service. The wait for some of the items we asked for took exceptionally long to receive and when we saw our waitress, the time was mostly spent chatting with the bartender. There was an issue with one thing, but more communication is always better than less. Overall it was pretty good and I might go back if we're in the area!

Great spot across from the beach. Has beautiful view of the ocean. Food and device were both good. I was with a pretty big party and a few people ordered the bottomless mimosas. Their cup stayed full so they were definitely happy about that. I had a steak sandwich with shoestring fries. The sandwich was ok but the fries were great! My husband had a burger that he enjoyed. My friend had the chicken and waffles which he loved! The table shared the tempura green beans... can I just say yum who'd have thought that green beans could be so good!

This place has the best food and best vibes .. Karen the bartender/server is amazing and literally makes the best drinks and has phenomenal customer service!!! Also their desserts are all amazing!! I will definitly be back

For being in a tourist spot I didn't high expectations but the food was delicious. The service was great and we all received our food in a timely matter. The views from this restaurant are amazing and if you come around sunset time and sit by the window, you'll be in for a treat.

The food was good. The service fantastic! The ocean view is breathtaking. Located on the second level of the beautiful beachside Pacific City outdoor shopping plaza, The Brant is a great spot for brunch, lunch or date night.

Food was fresh but too much salt in the mashed potatoes, burger was a little salty and my husband thought the Brussels sprouts were salty too. The bartenders had no clue how to make a virgin mojito. Muddle fresh mint, fresh lime with sugar, add Sprite and shake!!!

My family and I took my Dad to the Brant for Father's day. We made a reservation and only had to wait a few minutes upon arrival. We ordered the french dip, clams, crispy brussells, kids chicken strips and California benedict -- all of the food was solid albeit a bit overpriced for what it is (hence the 4 stars). I am sure the rent in Pacific City and cost of labor is contributing to the high prices. The service was good but they should use larger water glasses or refill the tiny ones more often. Highly recommend the Brant if you want good food and an incredible view!

Highly recommend The Brant! I had lunch with friends here today and the vibes inside, view of the beach, and food were great. We tried the Steamed Clams, Brussels, Brant Burger, and Caesar Salad with Chicken. The salad didn't impress me much (the portion size was good, but the dressing didn't have much flavor). Everything else was fantastic though! The clams had lots of yummy garlic butter, the brussels had pancetta - couldn't stop eating them, and the burger was cooked perfectly to order but get extra garlic aioli on the side. They have the most perfect thin, crispy French fries! Service was friendly and efficient. They have first-come, first-serve seating at the bar and 3 tables closest to the host stand. Otherwise, you'll likely need a reservation. Will totally come back and recommend to others.

I love the Brant and everything I've had from there has been amazing. Especially love the steamed clams (super spicy but you can order them mild if you'd like). Will definitely be back to keep making my way down the menu.

It's only four stars and not five because I think it's a little overpriced when you start to consider the location maybe it makes sense however $98 for two people at our restaurant in a mall feels a little crazy. But hey, it's also the end time. We had the pretzel appetizer, it was divine. Both of us had pretty basic meals, my fiancé had a cheeseburger, I had the prime dip sandwich. To be honest, they were good, but they weren't as good as they were priced. Our waiter was amazing , super friendly and super helpful. The atmosphere is gorgeous and the view is unbeatable.

Really nice ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor is heated. Appetizers we got were the Brussel sprouts, tempura asparagus, and tuna tacos Brussels were very balsamic and tasty. It had small bacon pieces that gave it some more texture. 4/5 Tempura asparagus had a nice batter and was good. Tuna tacos were really good 5/5 Also tried the fried chicken sandwich which was very good, had pickles and was a chicken breast. Comes with skinny fries that were very good as well All the drinks we ordered were good. It was very crowded but still got good service. Good new spot to try in HB pacific city

Great views/vibe. Reasonably priced. Drew the manager is very accommodating. Friendly staff. We'll be back soon.

Couldn't have been better. Food is amazing, staff is great, the views...really? Incredible. Loved it. Our waitress recommended the butter cake for desert...awesome. definitely new favorite! Thank you the Brant, from the hostess, our waitress and the manager...wow you all are awesome!

wow, what a view like a dream it's Mother's Day and I went to try another espresso martini and the food oh my God I love it thank you paige for amazing service and good energy

Ate here on Tuesday, May 20th. Giving 2 stars to cover the good service the great location and ambience. However, a colleague of mine and myself both ordered the short rib and it was absolutely TERRIBLE. First off, we were delivered steak knifes by our waitress while we were waiting for the food to arrive...red flag, short rib should never require a steak knife. Secondly, when it came out, it looks like an overcooked piece of flank steak, not short rib. Lastly, we DID need the knife as the meat was chewy, tough and hard to cut even with the steak knife. This was not short rib, this was a cheap piece over poorly good steak that was overpriced and unfortunately, very bad. I visit HB 1 time a year for work and was excited to finally try The Brant, but won't be coming back.