Benny & Mary's

Name: Benny & Mary's
Address: 18420 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA, United States, 92612-1509
Telephone: (714) 439-1733
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (463)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

18420 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612-1509

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2 people

Jun 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

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!

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, International, Seafood
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 439-1733
Website
https://www.bennyandmarys.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
18420 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612-1509
Neighborhood
Irvine
Cross street
Von Karman Ave and Michelson Dr.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Wine Wednesdays
Multiple dates available
Join us every Wednesday for our wine specials: $30 for a charcuterie board and a choice of 2 select glasses of wine $3 off wines by the glass selection 20% off any full bottle on the wines by the glass selection

What 463 people are saying

Benny & Mary's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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463 Reviews

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Sally
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a lovely time! I made reservations for my family to celebrate Father’s Day. My husband was so happy and loved everything from the food to the ambience to the service. Everything was so perfect! We can’t wait to dine there again soon!
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Mark VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The service at the bar for Happy Hour was atrocious. The bartender was grumpy and unpleasant and did one task at a time, going back and forth and back and forth in a very inefficient manner. It took her over 10 minutes to even notice we were sitting there, and then when we ordered our drinks, it took another 15 minutes to get a margarita and an Arnold Palmer. But at least she served the gentleman next to us "immediately", even though he sat down 10 minutes after "we" did. Maybe he was a regular or something, but still "not cool." The food was mediocre at best. And when I asked the manager for salt and pepper, he never brought them. Then I asked the busboy, and he never brought them to us. So I walked into the kitchen and asked one of the chefs, and he got the busboy and told him, and the busboy said for me to sit down and he'd bring it, but I said, "No, I'll stand here and wait for it." So he looked at me, startled, and finally got me some salt and pepper. If you ask for salt and pepper, you want it now, while your food is still warm. Not ten minutes later. Bad service is inexcusable. It's not rocket science. I will never go back to Benny's & Mary's.
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Jesus
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Experience was great, and food was incredible. Will definitely dine here again.
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Immie VIP
San Francisco Bay Area55 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was wonderful Anniversary Celebration. Food was impressively delicious & scrumptious! The atmosphere & ambience are extremely remarkable beautiful. Service was above expectations & very much appreciated.
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RYAN VIP
Orange County39 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I'm not entirely sure what to think of B&Ms. I've been twice, and I really want to like it, but I can't say that I do....the food was great..the service was very attentive...the menu just misses somehow. The appetizers try a bit too hard to be different. The bone marrow and tartare was a pure SALT bomb. The entree selection is pretty limited. I had the short rib osso bucco, which was great. My girl had the sea bass, which was also really good. Really no complaints, but there is something about the space or the menu that is off the mark. Hard to describe. We will be back at some point as we live close to it, but I can't say we would hurry back.
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Christian
Orange County8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Made reservations through OpenTable. Marked it was for Anniversary. They acknowledged that when we were seated and gave us a small dessert. Drink options were good. Wine was reasonably priced and good. My steak was prepared perfectly. Only negative was they only have 2 fish options and they didn’t have 1 of them. Not a huge menu and to be out of 1 of the non- red meat/pork options was mildly limiting.
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Sheila VIP
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, beautiful atmosphere, and superb service!
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PAMELA VIP
Orange County281 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first time in and certainly will not be my last I chose to sit at the bar with Jacob who was a fabulous host and server quite gracious. I went in for lunch and wound up staying for happy hour. I tried three different dishes. Everyone better than the next High Mark from this foodie lady. The new YUM YUM SHRIMPS are the 💣
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Suzette VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
There were four of us dining, and overall the ambiance was pleasant with easy parking. We ordered several shareable appetizers and bowls, along with individual entrées. The restaurant was very busy, and unfortunately, two of the items we originally selected were unavailable—this wasn’t mentioned until after we placed our order. Service was friendly, but our server forgot two items at different points during the meal—my son’s drink and the shrimp we ordered as part of the appetizers. Additionally, she seemed unfamiliar with parts of the menu, which made substitutions and questions more difficult to navigate. The highlights were the restaurant’s signature pasta and the short rib entrée was well presented—both were flavorful and well-executed. However, the rest of the meal fell short and didn’t quite meet expectations. I muddy friendly is the best and would return based on ease, ambiance and especially the friendliness.
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Alejandra
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was mediocre unfortunately, but the service was fantastic and the prices weren’t too bad, so you get what you pay for I guess.
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FAQs

Benny & Mary's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 439-1733.

Benny & Mary's is rated 4.7 stars by 463 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

18420 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612-1509

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Von Karman Ave and Michelson Dr.
Neighborhood
Irvine
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, International, Seafood
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.bennyandmarys.com/
Phone number
(714) 439-1733

Benny & Mary's

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Wine Wednesdays

Menu

What 463 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Benny & Mary's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Benny & Mary's restaurant rated?

Is Benny & Mary's currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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