Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Irvine

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1. North Italia – Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(5617)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 173 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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2. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

4.5

Awesome(811)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 43 times today

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations perfectly meshes upscale and casual dining with an expansive whiskey selection and unique offering of American comfort food. It offers high energy, open spaced concepts to promote a lively dining experience. With the rustic industrial aesthetic, brick metal and barrels are prevalent in the space. One of its most coveted attractions is the famous whiskey room, that houses hundreds of whiskies from several countries. From high end whiskies like Pappy Van Winkle, to a shot of Jameson with a Coors Light, there is something here for everyone's taste; and Bosscat prides itself on being this type of environment. Each season new flavors and recipes are brought into the kitchen. The culture and staff are encouraged to foster the fun and unique dining experience they so strongly emulate. Bosscat is open all week for lunch and dinner. Happy hour is available on weekdays, and a fun, boozy brunch menu is available on Saturdays and Sundays.

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3. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(2789)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 73 times today

CUCINA enoteca is centrally located in the Irvine Spectrum! Owner Tracy Borkum's flair for combining great ambience, award-winning cuisine and unparalleled service are once again starring components in this latest Urban Kitchen Group creation. Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarmiento bring their artistry to the table as guests enjoy an open kitchen. The menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Along with a diverse selection of wines by the glass, guests may visit the restaurant's retail area to select from over 200 bottles for dinner (corkage fee of $10 applies) or purchase wine to go. The energetic space features contemporary elements and vintage artifacts creating the feel of a modern Italian kitchen combined with the comfort of an old rustic farmhouse.

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4. Texas de Brazil - Irvine

4.5

Awesome(3589)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Irvine

Booked 129 times today

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

5. Benny & Mary's

4.7

Exceptional(463)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Irvine

Booked 43 times today

Please join our restaurant, the home of Benny and Mary, world travelers with diverse menu items, and acquired decor. Featuring eccentric cuisine and craft cocktails, (including a wide selection of spirits and wine) served in our various spaces from our full-service bar and cocktail area to our picturesque Library featuring our bookcase and high ceiling chandeliers. We are hosting a party every lunch and dinner, and you're invited!

6. The Goldfinch

4.7

Exceptional(268)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 14 times today

California Cuisine and an extensive Beverage and Craft Cocktail program while focusing on only the best and freshest quality ingredients.

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7. Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum

3.9

Excellent(2449)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Irvine

Booked 130 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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8. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Irvine

4.7

Exceptional(4420)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Irvine

Booked 72 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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9. TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar

4.7

Exceptional(315)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Irvine

Booked 44 times today

TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar offers Asian Fusion and a full service Sushi Bar. TEN's long embedded history in the Orange County food world began over 13 years ago under different ownership and has continued within the Daily Dose Hospitality Group since 2016. A go-to hot spot for Asian dishes and stand out sushi, TEN offers a sophisticated dining experience within an Asian inspired setting, rich with color and ambiance, creating an energy that enlightens the senses. The new home of TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar, in Irvine's Lakeshore Towers, is a 2,800 square foot sushi haven with an 850 square foot patio space - now open at Lakeshore in Irvine! This brand new space, constructed from the ground up by BCK Management and construction partner, Platinum X Construction, will put the experience on the same

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10. Mimi's Cafe - Irvine

4.3

Awesome(37)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Irvine

Booked 17 times today

Make any mealtime an event to savor. From sweet and savory breakfast dishes to mouthwatering entrées, crowd-pleasing to tempting desserts, every dish is made with care, just for you and your guests. Find exactly what you’re craving at Mimi’s.

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