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Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, Irvine, CA

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

4.6
4.6
461 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Southern, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Sat 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 333-0917
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Peter Petro
  • Private party facilities
    From private dining to a full restaurant buyout (which can accommodate 130 seated or 250 cocktail style), food service to whiskey pairings, and everything in between - we’ve got you covered. Our spaces are ideal for company dinners/happy hours, birthdays, wedding celebrations or holiday parties!
  • Private party contact
    Susan Yazarlou: (949) 312-1421
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Cross street
    Von Karmen & Michelson
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Bosscat Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    “because calories don’t count on weekends” SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 10AM – 2:30PM
    Bosscat Brunch Photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Come join us for happy hour for discounted appetizers, cocktails, beer and wine. This promotion is only valid Monday-Friday from 3pm to 6pm. We look forward to seeing you soon!

What 461 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Hot spot

  • South Orange County

    Lively

461 Reviews
  1. ShannonA

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    I loved the food and I wish the place was bigger. It’s rather small but still very pretty. The only thing that’s alway messed up is no matter how busy or not it is there the waiters move like snails.

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  2. SusanA

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    2nd visit, 1st time for brunch. All items the group got were very tasty. I was a bit disappointed with the amount of roasted mushrooms on my chilaquiles (more chips/sauce than anything else) but it was flavorful. I was perplexed when I ordered an Irish coffee which had no whipped cream or heavy cream floater nor was the coffee hot. I’m trying to get over a bad cold and thought that drink would warm me up with hot coffee and a good shot of whisky. The bartender obviously didn’t know how to make one. Though the highlight is the DJ that spins tunes every Sunday. He’s awesome!! He played a wonderful mix of upbeat R&B tunes that kept the vibe in the restaurant humming. Thx Mr DJ!!

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  3. KandyK

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Great Thanksgiving meal. My husband and I enjoyed the great drinks and the food gave us the feeling of being home without the hassles or mess. I think this will be a new tradition for us. Thanks for the hospitality.

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  4. Tattykas

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Came here for thanksgiving - the prefixed menu. It was a pretty good deal: Turkey, ham, classic sides such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls plus Mac and cheese and harvest salad. Both the turkey and ham were tender and flavorful. The glazing on the ham was outstanding. The gravy on the turkey was “brushed” and I didn’t get much flavor from it but the turkey itself didn’t need it. Our favorite sides were the stuffing and mashed potatoes. The bread rolls were sadly not fresh and cold. I have to say the salad was a great addition and the dressing was refreshing. For dessert we picked apple pie (came a la mode) and the crust was dry and the pie cold too. We noticed the plates and portions would vary: the people seating next to us at the bar got the food in bigger plates and bigger portions (and faster!). Not sure why the inconsistency there. It’s a prefixed menu so it should be all the same. We had the bosscat and bosslady cocktails that were good sized and flavorful. Overall we were pleasantly surprised with this menu and will definitely recommend to anyone that wants to have a thanksgiving meal in a good bar.

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  5. amww

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for Thanksgiving and had a wonderful time! Service was excellent, and more than we could ever ask for. Drinks were lovely, and the food was delectable! My husband and I have been to Bosscat many times before, but not yet at their new Irvine location. The restaurant is beautiful! Great job guys, we can't wait to come back!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    It was fine. Everything is a little pricey for the quality. Drinks were good, food was meh

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  7. CourtneyD

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I had lunch at Bosscat. We decided to sit at the bar and the bartender was super friendly, helpful, and overall perfect! We had the fried chicken salad and mushroom quinoa burger. The food is a little pricey but overall the quality is amazing. We had great service and the place is beautiful. We will definitely be going back!

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  8. WendyE

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Servers were great, food was very good. However, it took forever to get drinks, or for the food to arrive. 

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome location - very lively for a Wednesday. Server was Brittney and she was exceptional even with how busy it was.

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  10. Steff

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    This place is a must try. Food is good. Their portobello mushroom fries are so good. We also had the crispy chicken salad and BC press, all delicious. The libations are on point. The only draw back is the parking garage….It’s Irvine :/

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  11. Mersadies

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Our reservation was for 9:15. I understand they closed at 10. The waitress just made us feel rushed. And like she wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. Even though she had a table not too far from us that still had glasses full of wine and were still very much enjoying their meal. The food was delicious all the other staff was great and happy.

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  12. JayL

    Palm Springs

    99 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    This was our first time there. The food was very good as was the service. However, the noise level inside was so loud as the acoustics are terrible. We were unable to talk because of the noise level.

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  13. Jasmine

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, drinks, service and ambiance. We had a great time.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great cocktails and good food. Wish they added more vegan options though

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  15. CesarL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience4
    The service was terrible. Waitress kept forgetting our order and she charged us for item we didn’t order. She said she fixed it but brought back the same check. Food was good though. I did call and leave a voicemail to ask about a kids menu and they never returned my call. Had they called me back I never would have eaten there because they didn’t have one.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience5
    The ambiance is great but the food and drinks were mediocre at best. Pre-batched craft cocktails were nothing special. The food came out cold, 12 hour braised short ribs were not what you would expect, equivalent of a basic pot roast. Service was decent nice waitress but all in all overrated from all the reviews.

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  17. Bigeater

    Orange County

    179 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    179 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always great at this restaurant and service was outstanding as well.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good experience overall. Food was excellent. Staff were friendly and efficient.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Service was slow, we had to ask for water refills. Nothing special here.

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  20. Oyamada

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is a whiskey bar, since I don’t drink I can’t comment how the value of the drinks are, but I can tell the food was really good.

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  21. DavidS

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience4
    Management appears to have set a bunch of "rules and regulations" that the staff must follow that don't always appear to be in the guests best interest and the team is not impowered to make decisions on the fly. For instance, they will not adjust the automatic curtains when the sun is reflecting off the building next door as we we're told by server "management doesn't like us to adjust the curtains"

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  22. ChristineP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We chose the 11:00 am reservation time as we wanted an early lunch. We were greeted with smiles and genuine hospitality. We were seated promptly. Our server was a very nice young man who was eager and willing to answer any questions. The atmosphere was rustic in appearance, gold bird cages were a nice touch, the DJ played nice up beat music which was enjoyable. Food was served in relatively quick time and was hot/warm as needed. Presentation was simple, and tasted great. We asked about the lawn outside, we were told the restaurant holds events out there. We are looking forward to our next visit and maybe we can attend an event. Thank you all at Bosscat for an enjoyable meal.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Getting drinks and food a little slow but server and overall experience was awesome

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  24. MarcoP

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I always like the vibe here. Everyone is always friendly and food is great.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Slow service. Extremely loud. Food had so much salt, it was barely edible. The pita chips that went with the onion dip had so much salt, you can scrape it off with a spoon. Will not return.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I run a small networking group, and it’s hard to find flexible restaurants that are willing to modify headcount on reservations last minute. Bosscat did it twice in one day for me, and made my event stress free. The food was fantastic and the birdcages gave us lots to talk about. Excellent!

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  27. WayneA

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Although the food and drinks were outstanding, the noise and seating made it very difficult to enjoy our conversations.

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  28. Natalie

    Las Vegas

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    All the servers are quite friendly, I but several times we thought our server had forgotten about us. We were going to order some more drinks, but by the time they got around to us, we were over it and just wanted the check. Then the check took 25 minutes to bring and get settled.  the food and rinks are good tho.

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  29. Sheena

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining here. Loved the atmosphere and nice location. Great food and drinks. Loved the chicken meatballs and hush puppies. The bourbon bar and beignets we shared for dessert were delicious.

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  30. LorettaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a favorite place of our to go ~ Great food & service!!!

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  31. DanielV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is a great place to celebrate a Birthday, delicious food, fantastic and strong Drinks, best birthday ever

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  32. EmyR

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our dinner so much from beginning to end

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  33. KevinT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was amazing! The burger is one of the best in OC.

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  34. Jackson

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I didn’t pay the bill so I never saw it. However, we all loved Bosscat, the cocktails, appetizers, and the entrees we ordered. We all would go back!

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  35. LindaJ

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    nice atmosphere and food. Service was sub-par. We had to hunt down our server a few times to order and request water and beverage refills.

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  36. Water

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Wonderful experience as usual as Boscat

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  37. monicah

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We went for Brunch. The espresso martini was so good. For brunch I had the omelette, yummy!!!!! My hubby had the chilaquiles with the short rib -oh my goodness- this dish is a must

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  38. MonicaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I fell in love with this atmosphere then the food and service! The 12 he beef short ribs are too delicious!! You won’t be disappointed from the first bite to the last!

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  39. Annie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great ambience and great food and drinks. Definitely will be back!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was amazing as well as the espresso martini. We will be back for sure.

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bosscat Kitchen & Libations using the Order Online button. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 333-0917.

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations is rated 4.6 stars by 461 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

18169 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Von Karmen & Michelson
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Sat 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Southern, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Peter Petro
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 333-0917
  • Private party facilities
    From private dining to a full restaurant buyout (which can accommodate 130 seated or 250 cocktail style), food service to whiskey pairings, and everything in between - we’ve got you covered. Our spaces are ideal for company dinners/happy hours, birthdays, wedding celebrations or holiday parties!
  • Private party contact
    Susan Yazarlou: (949) 312-1421
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