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The CUT Handcrafted Burgers
$$$$•Burgers•4.8(36)The Cut Handcrafted Burgers in Irvine, CA, is a Gastropub-inspired dining spot that prides itself on Quality, Freshness & Tradition in its food and drink offerings. Enjoy a variety of handcrafted burgers, sandwiches, shareable dishes, and a unique weekend brunch menu featuring inspired flavors. Complement your meal with our selection of Craft Beer, Wine, and Craft Cocktails tailored to enhance your dining experience. By staying true to our core values and delivering exceptional hospitality and service in an elegant setting, The Cut goes beyond just providing food - it offers a memorable dining experience aimed at elevating your time with us."Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine
$$$$•Mexican•4.8(1,278)Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen is an award-winning Latin restaurant offering contemporary dishes including seafood; braised meats; and grinding corn in-house to create tortillas and various masa dishes. Cha Cha’s has become known for fresh Latin cuisine made-from-scratch with quality, seasonal ingredients; sustainably-caught seafood; wood-fired meats; local organic produce; as well as signature margaritas and an innovative cocktail menu.
PLEASE NOTE: Cha Cha's automatically adds a 20% gratuity fee for parties of 6 and over.
Nep Cafe - Irvine
$$$$•Asian•4.8(383)NEP redefines the essence of Vietnamese dining, blending the rich, dynamic flavors of Vietnam with a distinctly modern flair. Our culinary approach is innovative, moving beyond traditional boundaries to present a contemporary Vietnamese experience. NEP is the destination for those seeking to explore what's current and what's to come in Vietnamese cuisine. Every dish is a narrative, crafted to intrigue and delight, inviting you on a journey of culinary innovation and modern exploration.Ruth's Chris Steak House - Irvine
$$$$•Steakhouse•4.8(4,609)Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Irvine, CA serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.
Gulliver's Restaurant
$$$$•Prime Rib•4.7(3,018)In the last four decades Gulliver’s Restaurant has became one of the most popular Prime Rib Restaurant in Southern California.
Gulliver’s hand-selected beef (corn-belt) is slow roasted in a unique patented oven system to assure flavorful, tender and juicy Prime Rib dinners. Gulliver's Restaurant is well known also for its other specialties as in-house aged Prime Steaks, Chateaubriand, Salmon, Rack of Lamb, Baby Back Ribs and roasted Long Island Duck.
As you walk into a Gulliver's you will feel as though you have entered back in time to 18th century England. Guests at the Gulliver’s are surrounded by a veritable museum of leaded glass pieces, pewter and ceramic objects, and a collection of prints from Hogarth, Rowlandson and other Gulliver’s Travels illustrators.
The Portions are huge, the service is gracious and friendly, and most importantly, the beef is cooked to perfection.
Gulliver's is place where memories are created.The Goldfinch
$$$$•American•4.7(371)California Cuisine and an extensive Beverage and Craft Cocktail program while focusing on only the best and freshest quality ingredients.
Il Fornaio - Irvine
$$$$•Italian•4.7(4,138)Il Fornaio is celebrated for its authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine, premium wine selections and craft cocktails. Signature dishes include housemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, grilled entrées and seasonal salads. Guests enjoy a grand, elegant atmosphere including a central open ceiling rotunda and al fresco dining on our two heated patios, perfect for romantic dinners, business lunches, or special celebrations. Featuring a plethora of dining options ranging from happy hour to private dining, Il Fornaio is highly rated as one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. Located near the John Wayne Airport in the heart of Irvine, Il Fornaio offers an unforgettable Italian dining experience.
Three-hour complimentary parking and valet with validation is available in the Lakeshore Towers parking structure.Oliver’s Trattoria
$$$$•Italian•4.7(581)Opening December 10th, 2023! Chef Erik De Marchi is excited to bring his cuisine from Emilia-Romagna to Irvine with Oliver's Trattoria. Featuring homemade pasta and pizza and a full bar. Enjoy our outdoor patios, catering, and private event spaces. We can't wait to serve you at our second location Oliver's Trattoria.
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
$$$$•American•4.6(943)Bosscat Kitchen & Libations perfectly meshes upscale and casual dining with an expansive whiskey selection and unique offering of American comfort food. It offers high energy, open spaced concepts to promote a lively dining experience. With the rustic industrial aesthetic, brick metal and barrels are prevalent in the space. One of its most coveted attractions is the famous whiskey room, that houses hundreds of whiskies from several countries. From high end whiskies like Pappy Van Winkle, to a shot of Jameson with a Coors Light, there is something here for everyone's taste; and Bosscat prides itself on being this type of environment. Each season new flavors and recipes are brought into the kitchen. The culture and staff are encouraged to foster the fun and unique dining experience they so strongly emulate. Bosscat is open all week for lunch and dinner. Happy hour is available on weekdays, and a fun, boozy brunch menu is available on Saturdays and Sundays.BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Irvine
$$$$•American•4.5(298)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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- SSallySan Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe had another wonderful experience at North Italia! This was our second time dining here, and both visits were for birthday celebrations. The food was delicious overall. We especially loved the Summer Risto, Funghi Pizza, Margherita Pizza, and the Trottole Chicken Pesto every dish was flavorful and perfectly prepared. We did have one issue with the Crispy Eggplant Parmesan, as the first one came out extremely salty and we couldn’t eat it. However, as soon as we mentioned it, Luke immediately took care of the situation. The manager also came over personally and offered to have a fresh one made for us. The second dish was much better, and we truly appreciated how professionally and kindly they handled everything. Despite being extremely busy on a Saturday night, the service was outstanding. The staff stayed attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcomed throughout the evening. Thank you to the team for making our birthday celebration special once again. We’ll definitely be back!More infoNorth Italia – Irvine$$$$• Italian• Irvine•4.6
- MMSan Diego •8 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe had never been here before and what a treat!!! Irvinelocation was lovely. Excellent and professional service, food and drinks were outstanding. We cannot wait to go back!More infoJavier's Irvine Spectrum$$$$• Mexican• Irvine•4.6
- SSherriLos Angeles •4 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFabulous service, and wonderful food. This place always delivers!More infoMastro’s Ocean Club - Irvine$$$$• Seafood• Irvine•4.6
- DDaveGoldLos Angeles •49 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAnother fantastic night at Oliver's Trattoria. Can't say enough good things about it, food was amazing (we loved the Lasagna), the service was warm and friendly, and the value was perfect.More infoOliver’s Trattoria$$$$• Italian• Irvine•4.7
- JJonGoldOrange County •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFantastic ceviche and empenadas, great cocktails and friendly serviceMore infoHabana- Irvine Spectrum$$$$• Cuban• Irvine•4.6
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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.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Irvine is Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Irvine
The best vegan restaurants in Irvine are CUCINA enoteca - Irvine, North Italia – Irvine and Fogo de Chão - Irvine Spectrum
The best vegetarian restaurants in Irvine are Fogo de Chão - Irvine Spectrum, SOL Mexican Cocina - Irvine and CUCINA enoteca - Irvine
The restaurants with the best service in Irvine are Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Irvine, Andrei's Restaurant and Zov's Irvine
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Irvine are Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Irvine, Kalbi Social Club and Andrei's Restaurant
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