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The Hideout Kitchen is a Lafayette, family owned and operated restaurant that’s best known for serving a seasonal menu of Californian comfort cuisine for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The atmosphere of the restaurant provides a warm, yet upscale dining experience. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely brunch with friends or sharing a special dinner with loved ones, our friendly staff will make you feel right at home.
Relaxed cafe with a stylish country vibe & a menu of New American comfort dishes.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 32 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette, CA 94549
Phone: (925) 403-2160
Website: http://www.hideoutkitchen.com/
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Reviews
Checheng Lin
The Atmosphere & Location
The ambiance here is fantastic—perfect for a date night or grabbing drinks with friends. It’s easily accessible and located in a beautiful shopping area, which is one of its strongest points.
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The Food: Hits & Misses
• The Best Part: The Truffle Fries were excellent and a huge hit with the kids! The toast-based dishes were also very tasty, and the mashed potatoes were a highlight.
• The Risotto: Quite disappointing for the price (nearly $50). The portion was very small, and while it had a strong seafood flavor, the seasoning felt unbalanced, which slightly overshadowed the texture of the rice.
• The Mains: The fried chicken was a bit too sweet for my liking, and the burger patty lacked that “juicy” feel. The regular fries were just average.
• The Sides: The green vegetable side was quite salty and definitely needed to be eaten with the mashed potatoes to balance it out.
Value for Money
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To be honest, I found it overpriced. We ordered five items, and the bill came to $150+ before tip. Given the small portion sizes and inconsistent flavors, you can likely find better value elsewhere at this price point.
Summary: Come for the vibe and the great location, but be prepared for a higher tab relative to the portions.
… moreThe ambiance here is fantastic—perfect for a date night or grabbing drinks with friends. It’s easily accessible and located in a beautiful shopping area, which is one of its strongest points.
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The Food: Hits & Misses
• The Best Part: The Truffle Fries were excellent and a huge hit with the kids! The toast-based dishes were also very tasty, and the mashed potatoes were a highlight.
• The Risotto: Quite disappointing for the price (nearly $50). The portion was very small, and while it had a strong seafood flavor, the seasoning felt unbalanced, which slightly overshadowed the texture of the rice.
• The Mains: The fried chicken was a bit too sweet for my liking, and the burger patty lacked that “juicy” feel. The regular fries were just average.
• The Sides: The green vegetable side was quite salty and definitely needed to be eaten with the mashed potatoes to balance it out.
Value for Money
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To be honest, I found it overpriced. We ordered five items, and the bill came to $150+ before tip. Given the small portion sizes and inconsistent flavors, you can likely find better value elsewhere at this price point.
Summary: Come for the vibe and the great location, but be prepared for a higher tab relative to the portions.
Shauna Chappell
I was taken to this restaurant by two dear friends to celebrate my ordainment and initially the evening was going well. The server JP was very attentive, courteous and professional. He explained what the specials were and provided great service. Unfortunately, the evening was tremendously dampened when our table was approached by a woman who didn’t introduce herself and decided that in spite of the fact that there were two empty chairs to our left and right, it was necessary to remove our coat and purse that was occupying the empty chair at our table and those items were placed in the seating beside me along the cushioned bench and she proceeded to take our chair and provide it to another table. Although we were perplexed by this we carried on with our evening. Our food was served and we ate and had the remainder boxed
to go and decided to have desert. As we sat sharing our Tiramisu and Chocolate cake, the same rude unidentified woman approached our table for the second time and rudely asked us if we were taking our deserts to go, my friend who was paying for the evening informed her that she had just given our server her card to pay and the rude woman said, “Ok, because we’re going to need this table shortly.” and sauntered off. My friends who have patronized this establishment several times were stunned and both said that they had never been approached in this manner before and needless to say, I was utterly flabbergasted. I have no intention of ever returning to this restaurant because of this so-called hostess. There’s a right way and a wrong way to do anything and the way that woman treated us was disrespectful, rude and very inconsiderate. She certainly didn’t represent this establishment in a good way and left a very bitter taste in my mouth. Aside from her terrible antics, the food was fine but she dampened an otherwise lovely evening for myself and my friends and didn’t represent the Hideout Kitchen in a good way at all. For service I rate JP a five star, however the so-called hostess’s antics makes the overall rating two stars for service and she ruined the atmosphere, so I give that a one star.
… moreto go and decided to have desert. As we sat sharing our Tiramisu and Chocolate cake, the same rude unidentified woman approached our table for the second time and rudely asked us if we were taking our deserts to go, my friend who was paying for the evening informed her that she had just given our server her card to pay and the rude woman said, “Ok, because we’re going to need this table shortly.” and sauntered off. My friends who have patronized this establishment several times were stunned and both said that they had never been approached in this manner before and needless to say, I was utterly flabbergasted. I have no intention of ever returning to this restaurant because of this so-called hostess. There’s a right way and a wrong way to do anything and the way that woman treated us was disrespectful, rude and very inconsiderate. She certainly didn’t represent this establishment in a good way and left a very bitter taste in my mouth. Aside from her terrible antics, the food was fine but she dampened an otherwise lovely evening for myself and my friends and didn’t represent the Hideout Kitchen in a good way at all. For service I rate JP a five star, however the so-called hostess’s antics makes the overall rating two stars for service and she ruined the atmosphere, so I give that a one star.
Milo Dean
Recommend reservation and early arrival due to parking.
Great service from begining to end. The food came out quickly, tasty and fresh. Make sure to order a few items for the table to try/share.
Cost for brunch plus gratuity $40 per person and we all left with leftovers too.
… moreGreat service from begining to end. The food came out quickly, tasty and fresh. Make sure to order a few items for the table to try/share.
Cost for brunch plus gratuity $40 per person and we all left with leftovers too.
julian yap
JB, you created something special here man. Me being an owner/operator of a restaurant/bar, I always like to show love and appreciation for other family owned businesses. We went for brunch, the food was amazing, the service was stellar, and the vibes were real! Will happily come back
… moreSally Ragab
I’m in love with this restaurant. The lamb dish was mind blowing with amazing flavors. Can’t wait to try more dishes. I don’t recommend the tiramisu though
… moreNancy MacGregor
We celebrated a birthday for brunch here recently, and while the food was mostly good, the service was sub par. First, they got one of our orders completely wrong – we ordered the shrimp and grits with no roasted tomato, yet it came covered in tomato sauce and they continued to say there was no tomato. So we sent it back. There were a few items we requested, like salt and pepper, an extra place setting, that we had to ask for multiple times.
Next, we let them know it was a birthday but when they brought the desserts there was no candle or anything special. Then, as we were wrapping up, a woman came and rudely told us the next party was here for the table, implying that we needed to leave. As we were leaving the restaurant, we noticed 2 signs in the front – one that said every table must limit their dining experience to two hours. We had been there a little over an hour and a half when she told us it was time to go. The second sign said they apply a 3% hospitality charge to every bill… So just a hidden charge for not very good service?
Overall, a disappointing experience.
… moreNext, we let them know it was a birthday but when they brought the desserts there was no candle or anything special. Then, as we were wrapping up, a woman came and rudely told us the next party was here for the table, implying that we needed to leave. As we were leaving the restaurant, we noticed 2 signs in the front – one that said every table must limit their dining experience to two hours. We had been there a little over an hour and a half when she told us it was time to go. The second sign said they apply a 3% hospitality charge to every bill… So just a hidden charge for not very good service?
Overall, a disappointing experience.
Tim Rantala
Wonderful place to grab cocktails and dinner. Large bar with great ambiance. I had the Seafood Stew and a friend had the fried chicken. Everything was exceptional. They have happy hour daily, and other specials.
… moreAngela Sato-Anderson
We had actually eaten at Horn BBQ prior to coming here but were so unimpressed that we searched out a second eatery and were pleasantly surprised to find the area where The Hideout Kitchen is located. What a lovely little area with multiple places tucked away in tree-lined streets with a nice ambiance. The restaurant is well designed with classy decor. There’s a variety of seating styles to accommodate all preferences. The waiter was very friendly and attentive.
We ordered the Aperoco Lush – DELICIOUS. Very reminiscent of a creamsicle slushy but potent enough to make a person very happy. Also ordered a Crimson Fog. The banana liquor wasn’t prominent but it was a pretty pink color with a hint of floral essence (possibly from an herbal gin). It was very balanced and did not have a strong alcohol flavor. The fee foam was nearly non-existent but it’s mainly for appearance, so it was ok. We ordered the fabulous Peach Panzanella salad. The combination of sweet peaches, salty tomatoes, brie cheese and croutons with olive oil and lemon was spot on. Excellent flavor combination. ❤️ We also ordered the buttered apple flatbread which was also delicious. The crust is nice and light yet crispy, the pesto is just enough to have presence, the brie cheese with the apple and onion is fabulous.
We will definitely be coming back. We didn’t have room for dessert sadly, but after looking at the photos it looks like breakfast might be the winner to try!
Our experience made for a delightful evening, I just wish we had more room in our bellies!
… moreWe ordered the Aperoco Lush – DELICIOUS. Very reminiscent of a creamsicle slushy but potent enough to make a person very happy. Also ordered a Crimson Fog. The banana liquor wasn’t prominent but it was a pretty pink color with a hint of floral essence (possibly from an herbal gin). It was very balanced and did not have a strong alcohol flavor. The fee foam was nearly non-existent but it’s mainly for appearance, so it was ok. We ordered the fabulous Peach Panzanella salad. The combination of sweet peaches, salty tomatoes, brie cheese and croutons with olive oil and lemon was spot on. Excellent flavor combination. ❤️ We also ordered the buttered apple flatbread which was also delicious. The crust is nice and light yet crispy, the pesto is just enough to have presence, the brie cheese with the apple and onion is fabulous.
We will definitely be coming back. We didn’t have room for dessert sadly, but after looking at the photos it looks like breakfast might be the winner to try!
Our experience made for a delightful evening, I just wish we had more room in our bellies!
Artemis Huntsman
We loved sitting outside on the patio! They accommodated our dog to sit outside with no wait, great service. They also split the bacon grilled cheese and soup for us 🙂 didn’t think the parmesan fries were worth it and the rice overcooked though.
… moreYesh
My favorite brunch place hands down! Great food and vibes. Several vegetarian options as well. My fave is their mascaparone toast (it comes with a generous helping of cream and butter so be prepared lol) Staff agree friendly and welcoming. Can get busy during weekends and maybe a slight wait time as well. Plenty of parking nearby but it’s metered.
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