It says so right on the menu: "Sit, Stay & Play."
Play? At a restaurant? Everything about Lazy Dog Restaurant is playful from the red fire hydrant you see on the way in -- to the tiny dog bone shaped mints you grab from the hostess desk on the way out.
This was a perfect lunch stop after our family play day at the park. We went to Heritage Park Play Island in Cerritos from 10-11:30am and then headed to the Cerritos location.
It was a chance for the adults to wind down in a relaxing and warm atmosphere with top service, while the kids enjoyed coloring in the menu and spotting all the canine accents around the restaurant. The patio would be an excellent option if you wanted to bring your dog.
We tried the Chicken Lettuce Wraps which were scrumptious. We'd also recommend the Tex Mex Salad. The Campfire Pot Roast is a heartier choice for those who prefer comfort food.
The Kid's Menu for children 12 and under is affordable at $7.95 for all items except the cheesburger which is $8.95. It is fun with stickers and an outdoor theme. Menu items are classic with a choice of:
- Hand-Breaded Chicken Nuggets
- Noodles (Plain, Butter, Marinara)
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
- Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
- Cheesy Pizza Sticks
- Grilled Chicken Bowl (substitute salmon or steak)
Which includes a choice of 1 side:
- French fries
- Carrots & Ranch
- Seasonal fruit
- Mashed potatoes
And a choice of 1 drink:
- Water
- Juice
- Milk
- Soda
- Lemonade (Pink, Huckleberry, Strawberry)
There are three Orange County locations: Brea, Orange, and Irvine. Lunch and dinner is served daily in addition to Saturday and Sunday brunch.
Trivia: Chris Simms is the CEO and Founder of Lazy Dog Restaurant. Thomas Simms (Chris's father) and Arthur Simms (Chris's grandfather) created Mimi's Cafe which debuted in Anaheim in 1978. Originally published in 2011.
Disclosure: We received complimentary menu items for the purpose of first-person reporting to our readers. Read my full disclosure policy.
