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Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Expensive
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Californian
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4.8
(1915)
Modern Californian cuisine utilizing locally grown, sustainably farmed and fair-traded products. Our goal is to not only enhance quality but also to support a new, more responsible attitude toward our community and the world around us. That is why we donate all net profits to chartable causes. Both warm and inviting, nature was the inspiration for Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails interior; from the soaring two-story waterfall in the lobby to the striking onyx and granite bar and eco-friendly pecan wood floors, every detail was hand-selected for its natural beauty. We welcome you to visit Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails for a truly special dining experience.
Please note that all special requests may not be honored. We will do our best to provide you with all options to make your dining experience very special.
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TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar
Price: Moderate
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Sushi
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4.7
(254)

TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar offers Asian Fusion and a full service Sushi Bar. TEN's long embedded history in the Orange County food world began over 13 years ago under different ownership and has continued within the Daily Dose Hospitality Group since 2016. A go-to hot spot for Asian dishes and stand out sushi, TEN offers a sophisticated dining experience within an Asian inspired setting, rich with color and ambiance, creating an energy that enlightens the senses. The new home of TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar, in Irvine's Lakeshore Towers, is a 2,800 square foot sushi haven with an 850 square foot patio space - now open at Lakeshore in Irvine! This brand new space, constructed from the ground up by BCK Management and construction partner, Platinum X Construction, will put the experience on the same
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Nep Cafe - Irvine
Price: Moderate
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Asian
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4.7
(166)
Our take on Modern Vietnamese cuisine in the heart of Orange County.
NEP Café in Irvine – Now open for dinner with extended ALL-DAY hours. Your favorite brunch spot is now your go-to dinner destination too. Dive into a world where each dish and drink is a nod to what's current in Vietnam's food scene, tailored with our own unique twist.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Irvine
Top-rated food
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Price: Very Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.7
(4217)
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.
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Piccolino Ristorante
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.7
(2024)
A Sicilian by way of Chicago, from a family of Sicilian chefs and restaurateurs. He made a name for himself, serving Orange County for 30 years. Piccolino serves some of the best Italian inspirations in Orange County. Piccolino retains its Sicilian philosophy and passion for food by combining traditional old-world flavors and contemporary infusions. When Salvatore Faso opened Piccolino Ristorante in 2007, his goal was simple: to combine his lifelong experiences in the finest Italian restaurants with the finest ingredients, authenticity, preparation, and his passion for the Canyon and its surrounding communities. Piccolino Ristorante serves regional Italian cuisine, including artisan-made pasta, fresh wild-caught fish, and the finest meats and poultry on the market daily. Vintage décor, white tablecloths, and candlelit tables provide a romantic dining experience.
"Chi mangia bene, Vive bene!"
"La buona cucina rende allegria!"
Buon Appetito & Mille Grazie, ci si vede presto!
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Oliver’s Trattoria
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.7
(270)
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.
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YNK
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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Speakeasy
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4.7
(66)
YNK, a speakeasy that guides you on a cocktail journey through various global regions, eras and fanciful interpretations of an ever changing cocktail experience, where You.Never.Know where the journey will lead you to next.
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Bistango
Price: Expensive
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American
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4.7
(3162)
Bistango offers artful New American cuisine in the award-winning Atrium Building in Irvine, California. Bistango hosts an extensive bar and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list with over 400 varieties of wine. The ambiance is further enriched each season by revolving modern art exhibits which are available for purchase.
Bistango offers a full-service patio with comfortable furniture and heat lamps to provide al fresco dining at its finest.
Our nightly live entertainment and dance floor will complete your experience as you listen to everything from Latin Jazz to R&B to classics to contemporary cover tunes.
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Zov's Irvine
Price: Moderate
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Mediterranean
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4.7
(616)
Zov’s Irvine is Orchard Hills premiere upscale, family-focused dining establishment. Open to serve breakfast, lunch, brunch & dinner, Zov's Irvine is your neighborhood kitchen & bar. As the second expansion of renowned Zov's Bistro & Bakery in Tustin, Zov's Irvine carries on the tradition of serving Eastern Mediterranean inspired cuisine and craft cocktails in an upscale, yet casual cafe atmosphere--complete with al fresco patio dining. Guests with families are welcome to order a craft cocktails and award winning tarts for dessert! Zov's specialties include items unique to Irvine, including Tahini Taco's, Signature Salads, Two Way Kebobs, and the comforting family favorite Rotisserie Chicken. Don't forget Zov's wine list, where you will find award winning favorites that will have you coming back for romantic dinners for two or a night out with the family. Gourmet Take Out & Catering is available
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Benny & Mary's
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Fusion / Eclectic
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4.6
(323)
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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Habana- Irvine Spectrum
Price: Expensive
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Cuban
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4.5
(4558)
Originally opened in 1995, Habana has become an Orange County staple, offering the coastal community a Cuban-Inspired experience through its authentic cuisine and cocktail program. Spanning 20 years as a favorite culinary destination, Habana lends itself perfectly for date night, celebrations and simple moments that have created memories for many.
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Il Fornaio - Irvine
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.6
(3929)
Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include housemade pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto, and rotisserie meats. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great cocktails and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list.
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Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Mexican
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4.6
(1134)
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.
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Gulliver's Restaurant
Price: Expensive
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Prime Rib
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4.6
(2886)
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.
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Del Frisco's Grille - Irvine
Price: Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.6
(2227)
Del Frisco's Grille is a modern and stylish spin on the classic bar and grill, drawing inspiration from bold flavors and market-fresh ingredients. Our menu is a tempting mix of prime steaks, fresh seafood and twists on American comfort cuisine.

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From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you
  • Chris
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Very tasty food and overall good experience. Servers were very attentive. Some of the meat was fatty, but that would have been my only nitpick, the rest was really good and enjoyed the drinks and fried plantains very much!
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    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Irvine
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    3.9
  • OpenTable Diner
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We throughly enjoyed everything about Habana. We came to celebrate my husbands birthday and it did not disappoint. The food and service was outstanding. We will certainly be back!
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    Habana- Irvine SpectrumPrice: Expensive• Cuban• Irvine
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    4.5
  • Anthonyvip
    Las Vegas •121 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Beautiful interior, excellent food and service. Will definitely return.
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    Benny & Mary'sPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Irvine
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    4.6
  • Elle
    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    we sat on the patio, they accommodated our reservation early which was appreciated! The seasonal salad was great, and we liked the hot honey and smoked prosciutto pizza. The squid ink pasta was a little underseasoned and the noodles were a bit undercooked. Service wasn’t great- we waited a while to be greeted and our server only seemed interested in taking the order and closing us out, not personable or friendly at all. Plates weren’t cleared and we noticed that the table next to us was also experiencing pretty slow service (didn’t receive check for a long time, dirty plates left on the table after food was boxed, etc).
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    North Italia – IrvinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Irvine
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    4.5
  • Prachi
    Indiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Food was good. Drinks were good too- a bit pricey compared to other restaurants in the vicinity. Dessert was the best part of the meal. We ordered the eggplant pasta and it was truly yummy. We also got the mushroom pizza and that was very tasty too. Overall good experience. We went when they just opened so service was warming up. Our server was friendly. The kids enjoyed playing with their pillows.
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    CUCINA enoteca - IrvinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Irvine
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    4.6

Trending dishes in Irvine

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Prime Rib Bones
Prime Rib Bones
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4.6
Filet Mignon
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Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine
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4.3
Wedge Salad
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Claim Jumper - Costa Mesa
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4.5
Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich
Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich
Great Maple - Fashion Island
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4.4
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4.8

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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.

Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in Irvine is The Terrace at Rancho San Joaquin

The best vegan restaurants in Irvine are P.F. Chang's - Irvine Spectrum, Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails and SOL Mexican Cocina - Irvine

The best vegetarian restaurants in Irvine are Zov's Irvine, P.F. Chang's - Irvine Spectrum and Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails

The restaurants with the best service in Irvine are The Terrace at Rancho San Joaquin, Kin Izakaya - Irvine and YNK

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Irvine are The Terrace at Rancho San Joaquin, Kin Izakaya - Irvine and Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails

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