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Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine, Irvine, CA
Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine, Irvine, CA
Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine, Irvine, CA
Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine, Irvine, CA
Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine, Irvine, CA

Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine

4.4
4.4
3021 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 453-1144
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christian Orozco
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or hosting a business meeting, we have the space for you. From menus to decor, we are happy to customize every detail to fit your needs.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Spillman: (949) 453-1144
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Cross street
    Pacifica
  • Parking details
    Free parking structures in the center. Free parking during the weekends at Building 100 Parking structure.
  • Public transit
    Route D on the Irvine Shuttle
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Create a New Tradition- Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us Sundays from 11-2PM to experience our new brunch menu! Explore creative new à la carte entrées like our charcuterie board-inspired DIY Avocado Toast. For meatlovers our new Hangover Burger will delight — or go classic with our new Grill Benedict. No brunch is complete without refreshing cocktails and we’re serving them up by the glass or by the pitcher. Try our new Sangria or Blackberry Margarita Pitchers, or enjoy DIY Mimosas featuring a bottle of bubbly plus juices for the whole table.
    Create a New Tradition- Sunday Brunch Photo

What 3,021 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

3,021 Reviews
  1. LindaB

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated promptly, and our servers were outstanding, knowledgeable and friendly.

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  2. JamesH

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    Overall the restaurant was disappointing, and I would not recommend it for a business dinner. My seafood pasta was fine and the service was good. The problems were the restaurant was very loud because of some large parties at the restaurant. One of the large parties was a corporate party on a patio. The restaurant left the doors open to the patio. This caused the noise level to be very loud and it was cold as the wind kept blowing through the restaurant. This took away from the fine dining experience. I would definitely have to consider going somewhere else for my next business dinner.

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  3. HgNg

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The Thanksgiving meal was so so. Turkey breast was dry and not warm. Blackened ribeye was good. Services were excellent! Overall we family if 6 had a good time.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience3
    Not alot of choices on the menu Turkey was not as I expected. My sons filet mignon came out flat not the normal thick cut

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  5. DouniaB

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It couldn't have been better. Our server was excellent. The food was perfect. We can't wait to go back. Great cocktails too.

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  6. LCool

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We enjoyed the meal and customer service. We felt important and well received from the moment we arrived. Our waitress, Caroline, was attentive and responsive to our needs, including concern for my food allergies. The restaurant could use an upgrade - the furniture in particular is worn and the flooring/decor is dated.

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  7. MaydaB

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This was a first for us-Thanksgiving at a restaurant-and what a pleasure to have chosen this restaurant. The service was impeccable, the food perfect and atmosphere was calm cheerful and very welcoming. Excellent job Paul Martiñ’s!

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  8. KellyB

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had an early reservation and that was great! Not crowded. The service was excellent and multiple servers were assisting in making sure everything was good. We had the Thanksgiving meal and my granddaughter had the Mac and Cheese. The turkey and mashed potatoes were delicious. The sides were ok. It would be nice to have choices on the sides. We had a bite of the sweet potatoes, it was ok. The green beans were ok. Nothing had a lot of flavor. We had the soup for our first course, butternut squash soup. Not a lot of flavor. BUT, the Mac and Cheese was the bomb. All in all, the service and the Mac and Cheese with the turkey and mashed potatoes made it a good time for us.

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  9. JoyH

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was good and the service was great. Our bar tender made an excellent martini and the hostesses were nice too.

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  10. JaneAnnis

    London

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our meal and had invited two friends who were staying with us from the UK based on our recommendation from our previous visits. We were not disappointed, the food was great and Joseph our server looked after us really well.

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  11. JAS6

    Dallas

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely lunch on the patio, good service and food.

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  12. Mary

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server Richie was great. Very professional, courteous and attentive but low key so not overwhelming/annoying. Thank You, Richie!

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  13. VanessaT

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Food was just okay. Calamari was chewy, lobster shrimp pasta was just alright. Desserts were very good.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    We used to love it here. Service was sporadic, halibut was over cooked from sitting under the lamp (the plate was extremely hot). The steak was the best part.

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  15. WayneG

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience1
    Not what I was expecting. The dining chairs are very, very worn. Not a good look.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicioso! The dinner was amazing, Filet Mignon and Bacon wrapped, crab stuffed shrimp. And…the best butter cake around❤️‼️

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Food is so bland! Don’t understand the price point for average food. Sorry, will not return

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  18. ChristianH

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We had a business lunch on a Monday afternoon. I had the Brazen short ribs and it was delicious. The service was very good.

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  19. JaneAnnis

    London

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a great evening , looked after by Curtis who was fantastic, The only negative of the whole evening, was the girl who brought out the food gave us the wrong steaks. We realised early & swapped them over & they were then perfect.

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  20. Sherry

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We planned to have an early dinner but the happy hour menu was substantial so we ate off that menu. Everything was excellent and the service was great.

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  21. MarkE

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Nice menu selection, very good service for delivery of food. Would go again for business lunch.

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  22. Daniela

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the brick chicken, it was delicious. Perfect patio dining atmosphere, great service.

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  23. MattL

    Orange County

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great dinner at Paul Martins Saturday. Food and drink was outstanding. Highly recommend the ribeye and try ALL the desserts!! We’ll be back for sure.

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  24. WesleyH

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rare find in Spectrum. Menu changes slightly giving tasty new options. Butter creme cake is skillet style and very good (ask for extra ice cream though). Comfortable seating inside or out, not too close together so good conservation even private can happen.

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  25. LynnV

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a very good meal, the Cajun shrimp was absolutely phenomenal, I decided to go with steak salad instead of the filet mignon. It wasn't bad, but wasn't what I had expected, with no fault of the staff/cook. The spinach artichoke dip was the best I have ever tasted. It had a little bit of spice to it that I couldn't put my finger on. I would definitely go back!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    It was not that full, we expected decent service, but everything was painfully slow

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  27. AngelaM

    Orange County

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food and service!! Samantha was attentive and amazing!

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  28. Arlene

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Sad to say but the food was not memorable. It was good but not OMG good. It did come out piping hot. And the cheddar biscuits and honey thyme butter i could eat a dozen easily -- get.them! The butter cake was a HUGE disappointment. The atmosphere was lovely and comfortable. For the price, not worth it. If you're going for cocktails and wine tasting then this would be a fun spot for date night.

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  29. JayH

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice staff and good food. The location was a bit busy and the parking was not so good.

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  30. JeffG

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was very good, very tentative to our needs.

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  31. Peter

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon for lunch and the restaurant had ample seating. Been here before for dinner and it’s a very different experience. If you want a quiet meal, afternoon is good. If you want a more energetic vibe, I recommend evenings. Regardless, the food is always good and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Food was very poor- ordered a medium rare ribeye & the steak cobb. The steakhouse Cobb came out with bacon even though I asked for without- when it was brought to the servers attention, he just said “sorry” and ran away… no offer to help remove the bacon or remake it. The Ribeye came out mooing- even the inattentive server pointed out how “pink” it looked, but again- no offer to take it back. The ambiance is awkward with bright lightening overhead. Definitely will not be coming back and paying for overpriced food with poor service.

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  33. Happy35

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    AMAZING 🤯🤯🤩🤩🤩 the restaurant was actually really good for a first time the food was really good also

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  34. Botoxdiva

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Quiet on a Saturday night but they had great options for the kids. Service was really slow despite the restaurant being 1/2 empty. Food was tasty which was our reason for coming in before the movies.

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  35. CarrieP

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    I've been here several times with great experiences however the meal was average and I was unimpressed. I should have ordered something else as others at the table had delicious food

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  36. FrankC

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner with friends last night. Our server, Ryan was great! He made sure that we had what we needed, but also gave us time to visit with our friends. I had the Alaskan Halibut and it was the best halibut that I have ever had. Too many times halibut can be dry. I will definitely come back to have the halibut again! The roasted cauliflower was also delicious!

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  37. Melissa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    We loved everything about it except our server. Debi D was inattentive, lukewarm and I don’t think ever cracked a smile. If I were to go back, I would request to not be in her area.

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  38. KathyD

    Canberra

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great food experience as well as the ambiance was excellent too! I love the food choices! The lunch menu was delish and quick too! The waitress was very tenative to us and made great suggestions.

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  39. ShaneK

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    steak cobb salad is bonkers. would go back. good experience

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  40. ChrisE

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Service was sub-par for this level of dining. Slow, the food was auctioned at time of service, plates weren't cleared in a timely manner. At no point were we asked if the course was to our liking. Entrees were under-salted which certainly better than over. Desert was over cooked and dry. Coffee was watery and cold. I could go on but you get the point. Roadside diner dressed up as fine dining.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 453-1144.

Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine is rated 4.4 stars by 3021 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine

534 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pacifica
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking structures in the center. Free parking during the weekends at Building 100 Parking structure.
  • Public transit
    Route D on the Irvine Shuttle
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christian Orozco
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 453-1144
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or hosting a business meeting, we have the space for you. From menus to decor, we are happy to customize every detail to fit your needs.
  • Private party contact
    Jessica Spillman: (949) 453-1144
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