Julep Cast Iron Kitchen + Drink

Big shoutout to Nana for catering to my friend and I, as well as our server whose name I don't remember but he had glasses and was super sweet and attentive! We went around 1:30 pm on a Friday afternoon; it was super last minute but surprisingly it wasn't busy. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food and drinks were great, both proportion and flavor wise. Make sure to try the shrimp beignets! The restaurant is located in a strip mall-sort, but is easy to find, just beware of how full the parking lot can get (plan accordingly). The restaurant itself was beautiful inside and out; if you go during the day, I'd recommend to eat in the patio. I'll most definitely come back during the evening for dinner sometime!

This restaurant is sort of hidden away behind Mendocino Farms in a busy plaza. The interior is really cool and classy although I'm not sure what the theme is exactly...butterflies? The seating is mostly comfy booths and our service was quite personable and attentive.We were here for lunch and first ordered an appetizer: corn fritters. These were literally amazeballs. Crisp outside and warm, soft, and delicious inside. The bourbon maple syrup for dipping was soooooo good. If I'd been alone and no one was looking I'd grab that syrup cup and drink it like a shot.For lunch I got the Julep Cobb Salad. Their menu stated the ingredients were "romaine, blue cheese, tomatoes, bacon, grilled corn, hard-boiled egg, avocado, grilled chicken breast". There seemed like there was an entire head of lettuce...far too much lettuce! The abundant pieces of chicken were excellent and the egg and tomato pieces were good. The corn was quite sparse. I didn't ever find avocado, bacon, nor pieces of blue cheese. It was actually more like an enormous chicken salad. I liked it, everything was fresh, but it certainly wasn't anything close to what one would expect for a cobb. I had a lemonade to drink and it was quite good, a nice sweet to tart ratio.I liked this place but remain confused about the salad. If they ran out of ingredients they should just say so and give the customer an option to order something else. Or maybe there was someone new in the kitchen who had no clue what a cobb salad is? It remains a mystery.

Absolutely disgusting behavior from this restaurant. If you have young children, beware--they will discriminate against you. We arrived and were immediately told we could only sit outside because indoor seating was "fully booked with reservations." Fine, right? Except as soon as we left, we called to try and make a reservation--guess what? They said they had immediate availability inside.So, let's be clear: they flat-out lied to us. Why? Because we had kids with us. Shameful. This place clearly doesn't want families dining here and would rather make up excuses than be honest about their anti-family, anti-children attitude. If you're looking for a welcoming environment, go anywhere else. They don't deserve a single penny from parents who just want to enjoy a meal with their kids.We will never be back, and I hope other families avoid this place like the plague.

On behalf of the vegetarian lifestylers, I'm told is a lifestyle not a diet, it's been good to stumble upon this place. Thanks to Timmy, my long term friend/yelper, we got to DESTROY some bomb corn fritters. I've loved corn dogs for the longest time but always threw away the dog on a stick after carefully devouring the fried corn batter and wished for things to be different. Maybe it was the hunger but damn those incredible two-biters makes coming back worth the drive. Stir the syrup before dipping for maximum bourbon flavor. The farro arugula salad was light and refreshing but piled like a plateable avalanche. A lot of greens dressed lightly and took a while to finally see the face of the plate. But perfect with a fried appetizer. My friend though was missing avocado and bacon on his Cobb salad and found the lettuce to be an admirable opponent. Romaine won and none's the wiser. Delicious coffee and very friendly service. But there was an unnecessary long wait before someone could sit us. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a romanticism/victorian, cool layout.

Julep is located in a shopping center in east Brea. It shares a parking lot with a Whole Foods store and several other popular businesses, so parking can sometimes be a challenge. Julep is easy to find thanks to the large green faux ivy and signage outside which is a nice place to take a photo if you like.We dined early on a Thursday evening and the restaurant wasn't very busy yet. We were a little surprised there was no host and we had to wait almost five minutes for one of the servers to come and greet and seat us. We sat in a booth which was nice and comfy. The inside is lit a little on the darker side and has a bit of a lounge vibe with the bar in the center. There is also a covered patio area for dining.We were not in the mood for a full dinner and just came for a drink and some appetizers. I had the Corpse Reviver 2 cocktail which was good. She had the Ken-Tiki Tea Spiller which is served in a cool mermaid glass. I was really impressed by this drink, very rich and great flavor without being over the top sweet. This was almost as good as some of the rum drinks we get at our favorite tiki bar.We started out with nachos and added chicken. It was a giant plate of nachos with jalapenos, diced pico de gallo, cheese sauce, scallions, a sour cream drizzle, beans on the bottom and a good amount of chicken. They were very good and there was so much, we couldn't finish it all. We also ordered the jalapeno artichoke dip which was also a very generous portion served in a cast iron skillet. It normally comes with tortilla chips, but since we already had a big plate of nachos, our server said he could substitute their grilled crostini bread. The dip was great on the bread but all of the slices had big holes which made it a bit of a challenge to keep the dip on. Luckily we had a ton of nacho chips left to finish off the dip. It wasn't overly spicy but the jalapenos did add a nice layer of flavor and a bit of heat.We were stuffed and ready to head out but when I heard the next table order the lemon meringue cheesecake dessert, I had to order one to take home. We paid the check but unfortunately then had to wait almost 15 minutes for a boxed dessert to be brought to the table. I ate it at home later that night and it was delicious and worth the wait.Aside from the short delay to be seated and long wait for the to-go dessert, service in between was good this time and our server Brent was great. Overall 4.5 stars

Food was pretty good. I really enjoyed the fish tacos and the fried chicken sandwich. My friend got an order of the ribs and said he felt sick the next morning so not sure if it was the ribs that made him feel off. The decor inside was very unique and captivating. Kind of sexy and lounge-yOverall it was a good experience and we will definitely give it another try if we are in the area. We also wish the waitress would have told us that some of the dishes came with fries so we wouldn't have had to ordered an extra side of fries. But she was nice and we had a pretty good night.

Food was delish: we started off with their jalapeño artichoke dip with fresh made tortilla chips. I would've ordered a second but we ordered a lot of food. I got the cajun pasta (I didnt add a protein) great flavor although a bit too spicy for me. Hubby got the blackened salmon and said it was supper fresh and had an incredible taste. Our friends got the flank steak and described it as being better than the filet mignon. Another dish they got was the Coca-Cola ribs. This dish is a must get tender, sweet & savory. For dessert, we got the chocolate cake with chocolate syrup and vanilla ice cream not too sweet and I think that was because of the vanilla ice cream. It kind of cut through the richness of the cake. We also got a crème brûlée. I would've liked it to be a little less sweet, but it was still good. Alexa our server was helpful and always checked on us five star service for sure. I would describe Julep as a high end place with a reasonable pricing. I love the decor and you can actually sit outside in the winter and stay warm. I mean they offer blankets if you're still cold for me that's going above and beyond..

The food was amazing, chicken was perfectly crispy, artichoke dip was DELICIOUS (very aromatic and savory). The ambience was amazing, the lighting was perfect and added so much to the ambience - it took me back to my trip to Europe! Nana provided amazing service and served a delicious Creme brûlée that was the best Creme brûlée I've ever had. Every single person there was so nice and caring. Please go here for your next meal!!

Went to celebrate Valentines Day and had the best service, food, and environment! The classic burger was on point and the drinks were so refreshing. Everything was wonderfully set up and presented amazingly!! Servers are so sweet! Thank you Bianca, Beto, & Nana!

Food, ambiance and service was absolutely outstanding. Gorgeous decor. Even the owner was super friendly and hardworking!! Highly recommend the brunch!