Location: Irvine
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Reviews on American food in Irvine, California, United States. Irvine (/ˈɜːrvaɪn/ UR-vyn) is a master-planned city in Orange County, California, United States. The Irvine Company started developing the area in the 1960s and the city was formally incorporated on December 28, 1971. The 66-square-mile (170 km) city had a population of 212,375 as of the 2010 census; in 2016 the city's population was 258,386.
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10. Mastro's Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 448 reviews
Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unpara
Reviewed By Michael Min C
We came here for Motherâs Day celebration and the lunch was great. We had the scallops, calamari, sea bass, chefs cut ribeye, Mac and Cheese, asparagus and mashed potatoes. Each dish was excellent and fresh. The steak was cooked to perfection and very flavorful. All the sides and the scallops were delicious. We have never had a bad meal at Mastroâs Steakhouse.
9. The Capital Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 391 reviews
Reviewed By Kenneth Q
We always look forward to their "Waru and wine" event each Fall and this time is no exception. Receiving an early bird invitation we got there on Saturday around 5pm to availability in the lounge. Our foursome they occomadated by pushing two pub table together which made for a comfortable arrangement. The red wines they are pairing this year are exceptional. We were able to taste all three and you can't go wrong with either the wine or burgers. Don't miss this event only running for six weeks. Quite the culinary bargain. and as always service is spectacular.
8. Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By MehdiJ484
This place has many types of ribs. Their traditional classic rib is very tasty. Service is really good with pleasant and helpful waiters and waitresses. It is a fun place with people seeming to be enjoying and celebrating. Plenty of parking. Lots of beer selections.
7. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By msdebra007
Delicious food, tons of options for vegetarians, and they even allow dogs (outside on the patio, anyway). My only complaint is that I wish the patio were bigger, as the weather is most often nice. The food portions are big and the quality is excellent. Great flavor. The serving staff is also super nice.
6. 90 Pacifica Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 92 reviews
Located at the DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine Spectrum, 90 Pacifica Restaurant and Bar is not your typical hotel dining establishment. We support local farmers, creameries, purveyors of humanely raised meats and sustainable fishing practices. Our fresh ingre
Reviewed By surferdoc
Brought a guest to 90 Pacifica for lunch. My meal was terrible.I ordered the Prime Rib Dip, with au jus and fries. The truffle fries were visibly unappealing, limp and super-soggy. None of the fries were crisp. They were a total mess of potatoes strips; and appeared (and tasted) as if they had been left in a bowl of water for a long time. After one attempt, I did not eat them and left the mess of watery potatoes on my plate.The au jus was bland and lacked flavor. I'm at a loss about the au jus: it should be easy to prepare hot and flavorful au jus ahead of time. It's not complicated. The only redeeming quality about the sandwich itself was the sliced beef. The sliced beef was, in fact, sliced roast beef. I left the Ciabatta bread on my plate and ate the roast beef separately (because we only had an hour to spare for lunch).My unappetizing Prime Rib Dip meal cost about $21.00. After we left the restaurant and drove down the street, we saw a fast-food burger restaurant, and stopped there; and ordered two new meals to go because we were so hungry. Thankfully, the fast-food burgers and fries were satisfying, and a lot less expensive than $21.00 for my Prime Rib Dip sandwich and fries.For these reasons, I do not plan to return to 90 Pacifica in the future.[Note: The waitstaff at 90 Pacifica was friendly and efficient - thank you very much to them. This review is only about the meal itself and NOT about the waitstaff who did a good job.]
5. Bistango Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 242 reviews
Reviewed By ScottD58
Read the reviews and gave it a try. Something for everyone on the menu from salad steak seafood to Spanish Paella. Everything was done well and weâll like, including the wine which of course was Californian. And as a previous reviewer said, manage cane by our table to ask in a very distant tone if everything was alright. But it was and he may be used to that as it was a 1st Class experience.
4. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 182 reviews
Known for bringing a taste of Wine Country to the heart of Orange County, The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar at The District in Tustin has been named "Restaurant of the Year" by the Orange County Concierge Association multiple times since opening. Led by Pa
Reviewed By gary c
I worked today in Oceanside and hoteled it near John Wayne airport. I ate tonight in Tustin at the Winery Restaurant and Bar. It was great!!! I got there early due to me staying on East Coast time but it didn't matter. Noel, the bartender, talked to the culinary staff and talked them into serving me food about 70 early!!!! I loved it!!! I ordered the Calamari for an appetizer and there was so much!!!!! It was a meal in itself. I then ordered the Mahi Mahi and it was great too. The food was super-excellent. I also had a pinot noir and a New Zealand SB...but were very tasty. In the meantime my new server, Krystal, took over and did a heck of a job. She was so nice and personable and made the whole experience super duper...thanks Krystal!!!!! Try this place when in So Cal!!! It's the BEST!!!!!
3. Urban Plates
Overall Ratings
4 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By JG_EDH
If you are looking for a fresh meal, this is the place. Food is freshly made and tasty. Area of opportunity is the small beer selection. They can get busy, you order at the counter and, pay and carry. But you get what you pay for, healthy eats and worth the price.
2. Houston's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 445 reviews
Reviewed By NewportBeach72
My husband and I have dined at Houston's for lunch several times since moving to Irvine in April. We, like a lot of the guests really like the prime beef dip sandwich. Last week, my husband had the trout and said it was excellent. Nice wine list. We have not yet dined for dinner. Really helps with the parking issues to have men directing the traffic in/out of the center. Very busy center. We usually have a late lunch, 1:30 or so. We have always been seated upon entering. A lot of wait staff and that makes it go quickly if you are in a hurry. However, I have never felt rushed. Would like to see a few more fresh fish entrees at lunch.
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1. Ruth's Chris Steak House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 368 reviews
Ruth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving aged USDA Prime steaks, broiled in a trademark 1800-degree oven and served on a plate heated to 500 degrees to ensure the steak stays "sizzling" hot. To experience fine dining at its best ⦠Just follow the s
Reviewed By Ellis B
Having had a superb experience (meal, ambience and service) at the Ruthâs Chris in Manhattan, we were expecting this to be similar. Unfortunately it didnât live up to these high expectations. The steaks were OK, but a little chewy. The service was friendly, but the server completely forgot to bring us our wines - throughout the whole meal. The GF choices were surprisingly limited given itâs a steak restaurant. Overall, it was OK - certainly not a bad experience - but given the elevated prices we expected an exceptional experience.Thank you for your feedback, Ellis. We hold ourselves to the highest brand standards for food quality, atmosphere and service. We do hope you'll consider giving us a second chance to make a great impression. Should you wish to discuss your concerns in greater detail, please reach out to us directly at [email protected] with your contact information.
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