In a city where restaurants constantly try to outshine one another, the AC Hotel, located in Brentwood, offers a dining experience that stands out, with a menu that feels both refined and well-rounded. Open to both guests and locals, the hotel has expanded its culinary offerings to include a 24-hour coffee service, catering to both early risers and night owls alike.
AC Hotel’s menu has been carefully curated, with savory meatballs and perfectly crispy potatoes being two standout staples. While those dishes shine, their breakfast menu is equally worth boasting about.
“Wake up to the understated luxury of a European Continental Breakfast—a morning ritual steeped in simplicity, freshness, and timeless charm,” Brandon Steinhurst says. “This breakfast is not about indulgence, but about refinement and balance, where every element speaks to tradition and quality.”
It may be hard to pick a favorite, but the croissants are a clear highlight, pairing effortlessly with both coffee and the rest of the breakfast menu. “Crisp, flaky croissants, still warm from the oven, share the table with buttery, fruity scones, and whole grain bread,” Brandon says. “Each offers a canvas for sweet fruit preserves, butter, and golden honey.”
Of course, the appeal of the AC Hotel extends beyond the kitchen with Truman’s American Ace Wine & Cocktail bar located on the fourth floor of the hotel. Home to Brentwood’s only rooftop, guests and locals alike can enjoy a cocktail with a view, without the drive downtown. Besides serving up quality cocktails, the space transforms during their weekly live music session, where up-and-coming artists can share their talents.
On the second Saturday of each month, AC Hotel hosts a themed cocktail class, offering patrons an immersive experience exploring the history of timeless drinks, learn hands-on techniques, and savor every sip.
“The class hosts up to 10 people at a time, during which they learn to craft three different cocktails of the bartender's discretion and learn the history and fun facts of the cocktails they make,” Ranisha Spence explains. “It's a fun, immersive, and informative class.”
Each class is designed to feel intimate and engaging, giving patrons the opportunity to get hands-on with the process. With a rotating lineup of themes, every class offers a new experience, ensuring no two classes are ever alike. The October class, taking place on October 11th, is a Harry Potter-themed class that promises a magical twist on mixology.
And the fun doesn’t stop there. Now that fall is in full swing, AC Hotel is weaving the flavors and comforts of the season throughout its menu. Guests can look forward to crisp specialty salads, hearty soups ideal for cooler weather, and cocktails that lean into the warm essence of autumn. It’s a culinary shift that highlights both comfort and creativity, ensuring guests experience the cozy richness of fall with every dish and drink.
“I'm looking forward to working with my bartenders through the fall season to implement new original rotating cocktails that will showcase each one's individual creativity and capabilities,” Ranisha explains. “Look forward to warm, exciting, seasonal cocktails that embody the heart and soul of the fall seasons.”
Whether it’s for a date night, an after-work happy hour, or catching up with friends over a cocktail class, AC Hotel is the perfect place to do it. Check out their social media for more events going on.
“This breakfast is not about indulgence, but about refinement and balance, where every element speaks to tradition and quality.”