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A photo of The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- Tustin restaurant
1. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- Tustin
4.7
Exceptional(2688)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Tustin
Booked 13 times today
The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar is the newest addition to The District in Tustin. The interior promises a hip, lively & sophisticated atmosphere, with dark woods, leather and velvet bar stools. The state-of-the-art 7,500 bottle cellar IS one of the largest in Orange County. The Winery Restaurant & Bar is open daily for lunch & dinner & features a wine tasting bar with a full bar menu and cigar patio.
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2. Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum
4.0
Excellent(2456)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Irvine
Booked 85 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
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3. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Irvine
4.7
Exceptional(4421)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Irvine
Booked 41 times today
Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Ruth's Chris Steak House in Irvine, CA serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.
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4. Warehouse 72 - Irvine
4.3
Awesome(106)
Price: Expensive
• American • Irvine
Booked 6 times today
Located in Orange County’s Hyatt Regency Irvine, Warehouse 72 is an elevated, upscale restaurant and bar concept featuring Modern American cuisine with 3-hour validated parking or $9 hotel valet for 4 hours. Now Open, Warehouse 72’s 6,200-square-foot dining space is anchored by a 30-foot 3D digital art installation and features a massive indoor-outdoor bar, expansive patio, lounge areas, and private dining rooms. Inspired by the 68th Angel of Healing, the restaurant was conceptualized to captivate and entertain guests in an environment that invites guests to relax and soak in the scenic beauty of Southern California. Once open, Warehouse 72 is open seven days a week for happy hour, dinner, and late night. Reserve your table today! For more information, visit warehouse72.com.
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5. Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine
4.4
Awesome(3336)
Price: Moderate
• American • Irvine
Booked 25 times today
Order a glass of your favorite sauvignon blanc and share a plate of Town Dock calamari with friends or family at Paul Martin’s American Grill in the Irvine Spectrum Center. Or savor an indulgent hand-cut blackened ribeye masterfully prepared over the live fire of our mesquite grill. Paul Martin’s serves classic American cuisine elevated to a higher standard in our polished yet welcoming dining room that invites business luncheons, date nights, and camaraderie in equal measure.
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6. The CUT Handcrafted Burgers
4.8
Exceptional(13)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • Irvine
Booked 3 times today
The Cut Handcrafted Burgers in Irvine, CA, is a Gastropub-inspired dining spot that prides itself on Quality, Freshness & Tradition in its food and drink offerings. Enjoy a variety of handcrafted burgers, sandwiches, shareable dishes, and a unique weekend brunch menu featuring inspired flavors. Complement your meal with our selection of Craft Beer, Wine, and Craft Cocktails tailored to enhance your dining experience. By staying true to our core values and delivering exceptional hospitality and service in an elegant setting, The Cut goes beyond just providing food - it offers a memorable dining experience aimed at elevating your time with us."
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7. Gulliver's Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2981)
Price: Expensive
• Prime Rib • Irvine
Booked 8 times today
In the last four decades Gulliver’s Restaurant has became one of the most popular Prime Rib Restaurant in Southern California. Gulliver’s hand-selected beef (corn-belt) is slow roasted in a unique patented oven system to assure flavorful, tender and juicy Prime Rib dinners. Gulliver's Restaurant is well known also for its other specialties as in-house aged Prime Steaks, Chateaubriand, Salmon, Rack of Lamb, Baby Back Ribs and roasted Long Island Duck. As you walk into a Gulliver's you will feel as though you have entered back in time to 18th century England. Guests at the Gulliver’s are surrounded by a veritable museum of leaded glass pieces, pewter and ceramic objects, and a collection of prints from Hogarth, Rowlandson and other Gulliver’s Travels illustrators. The Portions are huge, the service is gracious and friendly, and most importantly, the beef is cooked to perfection.Gulliver's is place where memories are created.
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8. Zov's Irvine
4.7
Exceptional(671)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Irvine
Booked 7 times today
Zov’s Irvine is Orchard Hills premiere upscale, family-focused dining establishment. Open to serve breakfast, lunch, brunch & dinner, Zov's Irvine is your neighborhood kitchen & bar. As the second expansion of renowned Zov's Bistro & Bakery in Tustin, Zov's Irvine carries on the tradition of serving Eastern Mediterranean inspired cuisine and craft cocktails in an upscale, yet casual cafe atmosphere--complete with al fresco patio dining. Guests with families are welcome to order a craft cocktails and award winning tarts for dessert! Zov's specialties include items unique to Irvine, including Tahini Taco's, Signature Salads, Two Way Kebobs, and the comforting family favorite Rotisserie Chicken. Don't forget Zov's wine list, where you will find award winning favorites that will have you coming back for romantic dinners for two or a night out with the family. Gourmet Take Out & Catering is available
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9. YNK
4.7
Exceptional(86)
Price: Expensive
• Speakeasy • Irvine
Booked 4 times today
YNK, a speakeasy that guides you on a cocktail journey through various global regions, eras and fanciful interpretations of an ever changing cocktail experience, where You.Never.Know where the journey will lead you to next.
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10. Dave & Buster's - Irvine
4.5
Awesome(144)
Price: Moderate
• American • Irvine
Booked 4 times today
Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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