Brea's downtown area on Birch Street is well known for eateries, fine dining and great eats. The Carvao Grill a South American steakhouse is one of my personal favorites.  My last trip was for lunch a few weeks ago on what I call "earthquake day", July 29. Immediately after the shaker my power was out at the office and at home, so what else was there to do but have lunch?

Then I received a cell call from fellow Rainer Marlene Bridges making sure things were good in Brea, it felt like we were sitting on top the epicenter although it was next door in beautiful Chino Hills.

We met  in downtown since they still were up and running with power. We had an outstanding lunch at the Carvao Gill on Birch Street.  There's indoor and outdoor dinning to choose from. The proprietor Piaggio (aka Coli) waw born and raised in Argentina He's also the perfect host. I took this photo of him out in front of his restaurant one day during the Brea Farmer's Market held on Tuesdays.  As for my lunch the serving  size was so large it became my dinner the next day. 

Then  to our nice surprise  Coli sent us over a  very special dessert.

If you're looking for a wonderful place of lunch or dinner in Brea try the Carvao Grill, check out their menu here. 

Oh just in case you were wondering, yes there is a full bar. And Chad to the right make a great martini. And no, it wasn't for lunch.

So give it a try, you won't be disappointed!  Oh, how about dinner at a movie?  You know the Carvao is just across the street from the Edwards Theaters.  Save your movie ticket and get a discount on dinner at Caravo, what deal!

It's interesting to know Caravo means charcoal in Portuguese ~ It describes a ways food is grilled in Argentia and Brazil. You will love it!

Location: 210 Birch Street, Unit 102, Brea, CA 92821

Phone: (714) 990-2140

From the 57 Freeway ~ Exit on Imperial Hwy. Drive west towards Brea Blvd. turn right (north) to Birch  St. then left (west) on Birch Street. Plenty of nearby parking.

To see more on downtown Brea visit Living In Downtown Brea. Need help with Brea real estate, contact us, Lynda@PreferredHomeBrokers.com.  Want to learn more about Brea, take a tour around our city at  All About Brea~ Brea, CA 92821 & 92823 and view Sunset Magazine, Brea The Best of The West and you will see why Brea's the Place to Be.