Restaurant Reviews Around Irvine

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Cha YaCosta Mesa, CA · 11/08/2009

Good place to study -- Asian Starbucks

Since the U.C budget cuts are drastically affecting study places for students (library closes at 8PM wtf?), my fri...

  • 4 star rating
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AL Palace Chinese RestaurantCosta Mesa, CA · 11/02/2009

always packed, grreat

PROs: accepts fax ordersEXCELLENT qualityunique atmospheresome staff e...

  • 5 star rating
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Orange County Mining CoSanta Ana, CA · 10/14/2009

Awesome Happy Hour with a great view!

I absolutely love this place. My friends and I have decided to make it a montly thing! They have a great happy hou...

  • 5 star rating
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Jimmy's Burger JointCosta Mesa, CA · 10/05/2009

Great neighborhood burger place

Small, sports bar type atmosphere. Lots of TV’s with football and a few beers. People are really friendly ...

  • 5 star rating
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Britta's CafeIrvine, CA · 10/05/2009

Ambiance and food were amazing!!

Warm cafe atmosphere, service is good, they do have art on the walls to purchase, which makes the place look nice....

  • 5 star rating
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Nice Time DeliIrvine, CA · 10/02/2009

PORK CHOP NOODLES

I think this was the first chinese restaurant I ate out in Irvine. Yeah, not the most glamorous, but it was where ...

  • 4 star rating
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Guru PalaceTustin, CA · 09/16/2009

Great Food & Dining Experience

Very clean. Very fresh and well prepared. Delicious!!!!

  • 5 star rating
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Atomic CafeCosta Mesa, CA · 09/11/2009

EXCELLENT!

This cafe (formerly cafe 3100) is now under new ownership and called ATOMIC

  • 5 star rating
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Dumpling & Noodle HouseIrvine, CA · 09/08/2009

Would you like me to scissor your noodles?

Where to start…Our experience started with a waitress, who we asked for a few minutes, only to get a ...

  • 1 star rating
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Kimera Restaurant LoungeIrvine, CA · 08/26/2009

One of those dim classy restaurants

Back again from a food reviewing hiatus to review this place. I had Kimera two years ago with my friends, but didn...

  • 3 star rating
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Joe's Crab ShackNewport Beach, CA · 08/24/2009

Great sea food

I came here a while back to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The waiters had him dress up like a cow and run ...

  • 4 star rating
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Maggiano's Little ItalyCosta Mesa, CA · 08/20/2009

Family style at Maggiano's

There is just too much to say! I have not been big fan of chains when it comes to Italian restaurants but our din...

  • 5 star rating
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Kaju Soft Tofu RestaurantIrvine, CA · 08/04/2009

Best Soft Tofu in OC

I used to go to the original one in Garden Grove – still do occasionally. This location is just as good....

  • 4 star rating
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TraditionsTustin, CA · 08/04/2009

Not Your Usual Indian Restaurant

First, the decor and ambiance is very nice. The colors and such are a little showy, but not over the top.Se...

  • 4 star rating
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Park Avenue CafeNewport Beach, CA · 07/24/2009

Yuppie Kind

Nice clean atmosphere with a high ceiling. The room is pretty huge, but there was not much room between the table...

  • 3 star rating
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Javier's Cantina & GrillIrvine, CA · 07/15/2009

Terrible Experience

Owner does not seem to understand or care about quality customer serviceAfter spending $60 on drinks and an...

  • 1 star rating
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Ra SushiTustin, CA · 07/14/2009

Pretentious

Came to Ra’s for happy hour on Sunday night 8-close? This is a very trendy sushi bar and the ambience was OK. The ...

  • 3 star rating
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Avila's El Ranchito Mexican RestaurantCosta Mesa, CA · 07/13/2009

You want Mexican food? THIS IS THE PLACE!

I happened to discover this little jewel of a restaurant about 3 years ago, when I was in my old stomping grounds....

  • 5 star rating
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California Fish GrillIrvine, CA · 07/11/2009

Do not bring cat here

…because it would go crazy from all the savory fish!The reviewer Justin below pretty much nailed ever...

  • 4 star rating
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Boudin Sourdough Bakery & CafeCosta Mesa, CA · 07/11/2009

Good Clam Chowdah

Eh, good clam chowder. IT was $5.99 for a breadbowl and the quality was decent. Would suggest to come here for the...

  • 3 star rating
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The Happy BuffetSanta Ana, CA · 07/11/2009

Is It Really Happy??

The Happy Buffet is located in The Bristol/Warner Shopping Center in Santa Ana. There is a big sign off Warner bu...

  • 3 star rating
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Roma D ItaliaTustin, CA · 07/11/2009

Old and Fresh

Roma D Italia has been in business for years. I am in my 40’s and had not visited in over 20 years. I cou...

  • 5 star rating
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Haveli Fine Indian CuisineTustin, CA · 07/10/2009

Best Indian Food I've Had so Far

Chicken Tikka Masala – 5 startNice atmosphere.

  • 5 star rating
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BCD Tofu House RestaurantIrvine, CA · 06/19/2009

Extra star for setting Irvine's 24-hour bar

What can I say, this place fills me up everytime I go. The food is what you would expect at a tofu house, not too ...

  • 4 star rating
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Javier's Cantina & GrillIrvine, CA · 06/14/2009

Am I really giving this restaurant a good review ?

Am I really giving this restaurant a good review cause I really didn’t want to. I had a very bad experience...

  • 4 star rating
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Caspian RestaurantIrvine, CA · 06/11/2009

The ambiance was very super romantic! very dim...

The ambiance was very super romantic! very dim and got more dim as I sat down in the large dining room. Live music...

  • 4 star rating
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CeFioreIrvine, CA · 06/10/2009

LOVE LOVE LOVE the acai berry froyo... my...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the acai berry froyo&...

  • 5 star rating
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BCD Tofu House RestaurantIrvine, CA · 06/10/2009

This place opens 24 hours which is great for...

This place opens 24 hours which is great for late night spicy soup binges

  • 5 star rating
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B J's Restaurant & BreweryNewport Beach, CA · 06/09/2009

Service Alone Deserves Recognition

Needed a quick lunch before I flew back to the tundra (Minnesota) so we stopped at BJ’s. Wanted somewhere c...

  • 4 star rating
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Kohryu RestaurantCosta Mesa, CA · 06/01/2009

Good Ramen

I have been looking for a good ramen spot in So Cal. This spot is pretty delicious, with a decent price. Randoml...

  • 4 star rating
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Zubies Chicken CoopNewport Beach, CA · 06/01/2009

Good Food and Great Drinks!

Back in my college days (70’s), I lived in Costa Mesa, California. Being single and on a tight budget, I looked fo...

  • 4 star rating
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Sid'sNewport Beach, CA · 05/30/2009

Gone, but not Forgotten!

Sid’s has been closed for years. Use’d to be one of those great word-of-mouth finds that everyone love...

  • 4 star rating
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El TarascoNewport Beach, CA · 05/25/2009

Generous & deliousioso

Down in Newport your choice of restaurants that you can walk in with your bikini and sandy toes are pretty wide. B...

  • 4 star rating
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3 Thirty 3 WaterfrontNewport Beach, CA · 05/12/2009

One of the absolute BEST RESTAURANTS I have seen!!!

I now drive up from San Diego just to go to this restaurant. I was taken to the restaurant several years ago by on...

  • 5 star rating
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Clay OvenIrvine, CA · 05/03/2009

I have been going here since I was a kid....

I have been going here since I was a kid. Indian food is still my favorite kind of food, so I have been inclined t...

  • 4 star rating
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Thai SpiceIrvine, CA · 05/03/2009

Worst Thai Food

this chain has the worst Thai food I have ever eaten. I had to go here twice because it was the only “decent...

  • 1 star rating
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Great MexNewport Beach, CA · 04/29/2009

Best Mexi Ever!

We eat here all the time. They have the best crispy chicken tacos, bean & cheese burritos, chimichangas, stea...

  • 5 star rating
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Balboa Thai CafeNewport Beach, CA · 04/29/2009

Needs a good cleaning

My BF and I walked into this cafe and were excited to see a new Thai cafe in Balboa. The establishment was so dir...

  • 1 star rating
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Roman CucinaCosta Mesa, CA · 04/29/2009

Excellent Italian

I have been to the site in Costa Mesa and in Huntington Beach (the original). The food is fantastic, like mom mak...

  • 5 star rating
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Jamillah GardenTustin, CA · 04/28/2009

Jamillah Garden - Islamic Chinese in Tustin

I have been wanting to try this place for quite sometime, but whenever I get my mind to it, I’m either too tired t...

  • 3 star rating
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S W Seafood & BBQ RestaurantIrvine, CA · 04/28/2009

Dim Sum at SW Seafood

I think it’s great that you can get Dim Sum daily and not have to wait until the weekend to get some. One of the p...

  • 4 star rating
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Santouka RamenCosta Mesa, CA · 04/12/2009

Good ramen - a bit on the salty side?

Other than the occasional Sapporo Ichican instant ramen I used to eat growing up, I’ve only had about 2 or 3...

  • 4 star rating
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Sushi WasabiTustin, CA · 04/12/2009

Best omakase in the OC

Woah baby! I was THRILLED to have had the pleasure of experiencing S...

  • 4 star rating
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Tully's CoffeeNewport Beach, CA · 03/22/2009

Great Employees - Crappy Owners

I would like to inform you about your local neighborhood coffee shop.As some of you may already know, this ...

  • 3 star rating
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Nagisa Sushi RestaurantCorona Del Mar, CA · 03/03/2009

health violation

Owner was rude when I discretely pointed out a worm in my sushi. I’ll never go back again and warn everyone...

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Irvine China GardenIrvine, CA · 02/19/2009

I had dinner here with my auntie as she told...

I had dinner here with my auntie as she told me it is one of the better Chinese restaurants south of ...

  • 3 star rating
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kappo suiCosta Mesa, CA · 02/18/2009

Tasty Homestyled Japanese Cuisine/Tapas

Kappo Sui serves up tasty homestyled Japanese dishes/tapas that’ll leave your appetite happy! Healthy fresh ...

  • 4 star rating
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Blue CoralNewport Beach, CA · 02/17/2009

Seafood! Seafood! Seafood! Fresh n Plenty :P

Very elegant establishment, with happy hours 5-7pm M-F(?) w/ reduced price wines n appetizers @ the bar area. Dinn...

  • 4 star rating
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Ikko Japanese RestaurantCosta Mesa, CA · 02/17/2009

Low keyed yet gastronomique!

They also have a joint in Torrance/Gardena area which is where Ikko-San usually hold fort. Service can be ‘c...

  • 4 star rating
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El Pollo NortenoSanta Ana, CA · 02/06/2009

Great Chicken...

We usually go to the whittier one but we brouth our kids to a game in Santa Ana and we loved it too. about 6 month...

  • 4 star rating
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