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Nep Cafe - Irvine
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Moderate
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Asian
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4.7
(19)
Elevated French-Vietnamese brunch in the heart of Orange County.
Nếp Café is a coffee & brunch experience paying homage to the traditional Vietnamese morning routine. Nếp is elevating that experience and bringing it to you in Orange County with artisanal coffee, craft drinks, and a full range food menu to satisfy guests' breakfast & brunch needs.
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Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails
Price: Expensive
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Californian
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4.8
(1797)
Modern Californian cuisine utilizing locally grown, sustainably farmed and fair-traded products. Our goal is to not only enhance quality but also to support a new, more responsible attitude toward our community and the world around us. That is why we donate all net profits to chartable causes. Both warm and inviting, nature was the inspiration for Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails interior; from the soaring two-story waterfall in the lobby to the striking onyx and granite bar and eco-friendly pecan wood floors, every detail was hand-selected for its natural beauty. We welcome you to visit Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails for a truly special dining experience.
Please note that all special requests may not be honored. We will do our best to provide you with all options to make your dining experience very special.
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Bistango
Price: Expensive
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American
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4.8
(2974)
Bistango offers artful New American cuisine in the award-winning Atrium Building in Irvine, California. Bistango hosts an extensive bar and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list with over 400 varieties of wine. The ambiance is further enriched each season by revolving modern art exhibits which are available for purchase.
Bistango offers a full-service patio with comfortable furniture and heat lamps to provide al fresco dining at its finest.
Our nightly live entertainment and dance floor will complete your experience as you listen to everything from Latin Jazz to R&B to classics to contemporary cover tunes.
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TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar
Top-rated food
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Price: Moderate
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Sushi
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4.7
(178)

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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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Irvine
Price: Very Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.7
(3759)
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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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Irvine
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.4
(155)
Time counts at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we’ve continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ’s a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ’s to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back.
We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we’ve put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better.
So in many ways we haven’t just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it’s because of them we’re continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts.
Welcome to BJ’s, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.
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Gulliver's Restaurant
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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Prime Rib
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4.6
(2685)
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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YNK
Price: Expensive
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Speakeasy
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4.6
(39)
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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Kin Izakaya - Irvine
Price: Moderate
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Izakaya
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4.5
(17)
Welcome to KIN Izakaya, your next "I know a spot."
Here you can find everything from sashimi to charcoal-grilled skewers, hand-crafted cocktails, and of course, good vibes. So stop by, grab a bite, drink, and unwind – you deserve it.
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Habana- Irvine Spectrum
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Cuban
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4.6
(4088)
Originally opened in 1995, Habana has become an Orange County staple, offering the coastal community a Cuban-Inspired experience through its authentic cuisine and cocktail program. Spanning 20 years as a favorite culinary destination, Habana lends itself perfectly for date night, celebrations and simple moments that have created memories for many.
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Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
Price: Expensive
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American
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4.6
(425)
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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CUCINA enoteca - Irvine
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.6
(2521)
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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Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Mexican
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4.5
(1028)
Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen is an award-winning Latin restaurant offering contemporary dishes including seafood; braised meats; and grinding corn in-house to create tortillas and various masa dishes. Cha Cha’s has become known for fresh Latin cuisine made-from-scratch with quality, seasonal ingredients; sustainably-caught seafood; wood-fired meats; local organic produce; as well as signature margaritas and an innovative cocktail menu.
PLEASE NOTE: Cha Cha's automatically adds a 20% gratuity fee for parties of 6 and over.
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North Italia – Irvine
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.6
(4822)
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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Il Fornaio - Irvine
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.6
(3652)
Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include housemade pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto, and rotisserie meats. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great cocktails and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list.

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Sunny Irvine epitomizes the best of SoCal living. Big-city conveniences, top-tier universities and abundant job opportunities explain Irvine's intense population growth in recent years. If it's food you're after, you'll find plenty to love with a global influence. Diverse dining options include everything from dim sum to Australian rack of lamb. Enjoy fresh fish from right off the California coast or sip on wine from a nearby local winery. Steakhouses and Italian cuisine are popular here, and area restaurants offer a new spin on Mexican dishes and seafood standbys. Kids won't go hungry in family-friendly Irvine, either, as there are some great choices for the pizza and burger crowd that rivals the city's high-end dining. Whether you're after Brazilian steak or a Big Apple-worthy pastrami sandwich, a world of fabulous food awaits in this Orange County city.

Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in Irvine is Haven point at Sonesta Irvine

The best vegetarian restaurants in Irvine are Il Fornaio - Irvine, Puesto Los Olivos and CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

The restaurants with the best service in Irvine are Haven point at Sonesta Irvine, Wokcano - Tustin and Bacchus Bar and Bistro

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Irvine are Haven point at Sonesta Irvine, Wokcano - Tustin and Bacchus Bar and Bistro

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