Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Ten miles north of Anaheim, Brea is located in the foothills of Orange County, California. The city is home to a revitalized downtown area that offers multiple dining and shopping venues. Only 25 miles from the California coast, Brea benefits from local fresh fish options including halibut, sea bass and yellowtail tuna. Visitors and residents of Brea have numerous options when choosing a seafood restaurant in the Brea area, from national casual dining chains to locally owned fine-dining establishments.
Guests at Taps Fishhouse can choose from a variety of fresh seafood selections, many with an Asian or Creole twist, such as miso encrusted seabass and jambalaya. Traditional seafood choices abound, including shrimp, lobster, oysters and other fish selections. The menu is rounded out with non-seafood entrees such as steak, lamb and chicken, and a variety of salads and appetizers. Taps offers diners a choice of four distinct dining areas, an oyster bar, lounge, main dining area and heated terrace, and serves a jazz brunch on Sundays. Taps has garnered several awards, including excellent ratings by Zagat and Wine Spectator. The on-site brewery provides ales and lagers with both American and European influences. Taps has banquet space available for parties up to 500 people, and is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Red Lobster, located in the Brea Mall, is part of the national chain known for reasonably priced lobster dishes. Surf and turf options are popular, pairing lobster and shrimp with steak and chicken entrees. Red Lobster specializes in wood-fire grilled seafood such as scallops, shrimp and lobster. Other menu favorites are shrimp scampi, crab legs and Red Lobster's signature cheddar bay biscuits. Open for lunch and dinner, guests at Red Lobster can choose from a variety of entrees including lighter fare and non-seafood options. Fresh fish selections change daily. The restaurant is open seven days a week.
Adjacent to Brea Mall in the Embassy Suites Hotel, Tuts Steak Seafood and Chops offers guests a number of seafood choices with a California-inspired flair, served in its Egyptian-themed dining room. Seafood dishes include traditional options such as calamari, shrimp cocktail and crab cakes, with specialties including swordfish served with a pineapple citrus relish and blackened mahi-mahi in a lime-cilantro sauce. Tuts offers a variety of other dishes from pizza to steak. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner.