Restaurant Reviews Around Irvine

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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...

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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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Tuscany GrillIrvine, CA · 02/04/2009

Best Italian Fine Dining Restaurant in Irvine

Looking for a quaint, romantic restaurant in Orange County? Look no further than Tuscany Mediterranee Grill. This ...

  • 5 star rating
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Veggie GrillIrvine, CA · 02/01/2009

A vegan place even for people who aren't vegans

I don’t mind vegetarians eateries, but I do get a little nervous with VEGAN places.<...

  • 4 star rating
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You & I SushiLaguna Hills, CA · 01/26/2009

All-You-Can-Eat

For a small sushi restuarant, this place is really good. They offer a lunch and dinner All-you-can-eat price that ...

  • 4 star rating
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Javier's Crystal CoveNewport Coast, CA · 01/16/2009

Great food, will go back!

LOCATION:Off of the PCH in New Port. Really easy to loc...

  • 4 star rating
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Gina's Pizza & PastariaIrvine, CA · 01/13/2009

Gina's Pizza is open and serving great food as always!

I saw the note that this restaurant is closed (there was a Mama Gina’s in Newport Beach that closed last yea...

  • 5 star rating
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Zito's Bar & GrillTustin, CA · 01/08/2009

Well done dinner and tasty Tiramisu

I went to see an entertainer I really like who was playing there. They have live music several nights a week. The ...

  • 5 star rating
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Maki MakiIrvine, CA · 01/01/2009

Happy Hour at Maki Maki..What a Deal!!

Talk to anyone that eats sushi regularly, and they all have their recommendation of “the best sushi in town”. Mak...

  • 3 star rating
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Sam Woo Seafood RestaurantIrvine, CA · 12/29/2008

Sam Woo's Seafood, Culver

There are 2 --no, make it 3--Sam Woo’s. The one on Culver in Irvine has a “fast food”

  • 5 star rating
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The CounterIrvine, CA · 12/19/2008

mmmmm mmmmm great

Let it be known now that I rarely eat red meat ..it is only every 2-3 months that my carnivorous instincts come o...

  • 4 star rating
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BenihanaNewport Beach, CA · 12/19/2008

You can never go wrong with Benihanas !!

Benihana’s flavors are so unique it should categorized under it’s own cuisine. We have ventured to di...

  • 4 star rating
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Pasta PomodoroIrvine, CA · 12/12/2008

Great place to get Italian takeout.

This place has an extensive menu and the food’s delicious. They are well set up for take out with a separate...

  • 4 star rating
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Inka GrillCosta Mesa, CA · 12/10/2008

Try Some Spice

I have been a patron of Inka Grill since 2002. I was introduced to this great place by a co-worker. My first dis...

  • 4 star rating
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Le DiplomateIrvine, CA · 12/05/2008

sandwiches on warm baguettes -- yummm

Imagine big hunks of real chicken breast, nuzzled close to tender artichoke leaves, and then slathered with a thic...

  • 4 star rating
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Wasa SushiNewport Beach, CA · 12/03/2008

client lunches sushi

All the girls take our clients for lunch at wasa sushi and got good feedback from everyone. They really enjoyed t...

  • 5 star rating
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Guppy HouseIrvine, CA · 11/28/2008

HUGE shaved ice

Guppy House is basically a more sit-down version of a boba teahouse. They have more entrees on the menu but still...

  • 4 star rating
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La Salsa Fresh Mexican GrillIrvine, CA · 11/25/2008

On par with Baja Fresh

La Salsa looks and pretty much tastes like Baja Fresh. Although Baja Fresh probably has a brighter, sterile look ...

  • 3 star rating
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Bay BurgerNewport Beach, CA · 11/24/2008

Great spot!

Bay Burger is a great spot. They have really delicious food with very quality ingredients. Their menu has such a w...

  • 5 star rating
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Wasa SushiNewport Beach, CA · 11/11/2008

Awesome Sushi Creations

This small place serves up some really interesting sushi creations that reminded me of some of the Sushi restauran...

  • 5 star rating
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the crow bar and kitchenCorona Del Mar, CA · 11/09/2008

Pass on the Crow Bar

We go out every Sunday. This restaurant was rated the best new restaurant by OC Weekly so we decided to check it o...

  • 2 star rating
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BJ's Restaurant & BreweryIrvine, CA · 11/06/2008

good beer, ok food

BJ’s is great for getting some beer and drinks and watching sports. There’s plenty of tables and an o...

  • 3 star rating
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CeFioreIrvine, CA · 11/05/2008

A bit tastier than yogurtland

Another self-serve frozen yogurt place like Yogurtland. There’s less favors here, but the flavors they do h...

  • 4 star rating
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BCD Tofu House RestaurantIrvine, CA · 11/05/2008

Meh. Just ok.

I’m not Korean, but I’ve had my share of Korean food since my wife is Korean. BCD<...

  • 3 star rating
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Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine BarNewport Beach, CA · 10/27/2008

Back for the Carpaccio

The first time I had carpaccio was in 1993 and ever since then I was hooked. The problem is that there are not a ...

  • 4 star rating
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Mollie's BakeryIrvine, CA · 10/20/2008

Give them a chance, you wont regret it.

So my mom’s birthday was coming up and we had everything planned. Except we forgot the cake! We usually get ...

  • 5 star rating
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Wilma's PatioNewport Beach, CA · 10/18/2008

Great restaurant on Balboa Island

I really enjoyed this place — the food, the service, the murals and a great place to walk along the water ne...

  • 5 star rating
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MemphisSanta Ana, CA · 10/13/2008

Brunch at Memphis

Went to Brunch on Sunday it was lovely. They have unlimited Mimosa’s for $8.95. I had a bloody mary very goo...

  • 4 star rating
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Classic QNewport Beach, CA · 10/06/2008

Deplorable customer care

I went here with friends to watch football. They only have stools, but the ones at the bar have backs. I have ne...

  • 1 star rating
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BenihanaNewport Beach, CA · 09/24/2008

Great Fun at Benihana!

Whenever I want dinner and a show I always go to Benihana and I am never disappointed. The Newport Beach Benihana...

  • 5 star rating
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San Kai Japanese RestaurantSanta Ana, CA · 09/23/2008

A wonderful simple sushi bar

What an amazing place to go for the basics of sushi as well as some specials that you have to be in the know to tr...

  • 5 star rating
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3 Thirty 3 WaterfrontNewport Beach, CA · 09/17/2008

atrocious service, inedible food

I have been living in Orange County for 19 years and eat out about once a week. I tried this place with a friend ...

  • 1 star rating
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21 OceanfrontNewport Beach, CA · 09/08/2008

Elegant, but beach casual not allowed

I thought the food was well prepared and well presented. The staff was a bit snooty, certainly not beach casual as...

  • 3 star rating
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The Old Spaghetti Factory Newport Beach, CA · 09/07/2008

Quality for value is slipping

The Old Spaghetti Factory use to be my favorite restaurant for the value. A great family place where you can get e...

  • 3 star rating
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Original Pancake HouseAliso Viejo, CA · 09/01/2008

Food that doesn't fall flat

There aren’t too many OPHs in a given locality, but that doesn’t stop people from going to them. There...

  • 5 star rating
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Quinn's Old Town GrillTustin, CA · 09/01/2008

I'll Be Back!

I tried this restaurant with my Good Eats meetup group. The service was great & all the girls were super nice....

  • 5 star rating
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Mastro's SteakhouseCosta Mesa, CA · 08/15/2008

scrumptious

the restaurant is more upscale with a warm feeling. very dark inside but the food and service far from. any dish/ ...

  • 5 star rating
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Super MEX Mexican RestaurantIrvine, CA · 08/04/2008

Super Mex cravings

We have dozens of choices to feed our weekly Mexican food cravings, but once a month, we will make a pilgrimage a...

  • 4 star rating
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Burrell's BBQSanta Ana, CA · 07/28/2008

Burrell's Rocks!

I have eaten there for more than 20 years. It’s consistant, the Dirty Rice is authentic, Sweet Potato Pie to...

  • 5 star rating
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The Melting PotIrvine, CA · 07/27/2008

fondue feast!

i don’t think i could’ve described it any better than mercurialvapor. i came here for a birthday celeb...

  • 5 star rating
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El Torito Mexican RestaurantLaguna Hills, CA · 07/26/2008

Taco Tuesday DA BOMB

OK who hasn’t eaten at El Torito ..just thought I would throw a shout out for Taco Tuesday..fresh tortillas ...

  • 4 star rating
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Yard HouseIrvine, CA · 07/26/2008

They never disappoint

Who knew bar food could be so divine. As restaurant snobs we still tend to be drawn back and back again to the Yar...

  • 4 star rating
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Mother India RestaurantCosta Mesa, CA · 07/21/2008

Buffet is Great

I’ve been going here for years. The buffet is very good for the price. The food is always tasty.IR...

  • 4 star rating
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McCormick and Schmick'sIrvine, CA · 07/20/2008

How do they stay in business

My Husband & I hadn’t been to McCormick and Schmick’s in years. We were looking forward to dining...

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Mother India RestaurantCosta Mesa, CA · 07/16/2008

Authentic Indian Cuisine

This place is actually run by a real Indian family. They do simple Indian food, and they do it extremely well. The...

  • 5 star rating
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Super PolloCosta Mesa, CA · 07/16/2008

Everything is Good

This hole in the wall Mexican Joint is by far my favorite. The kind of place where just thinking of your favorite ...

  • 5 star rating
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KitayamaNewport Beach, CA · 07/16/2008

Traditional meets Modern Japanese Cuisine.

The ambiance at Kitayama is out of this world. I have been going to there since I was quite young and try to frequ...

  • 5 star rating
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TEN WaterfrontNewport Beach, CA · 07/14/2008

Jewel of Newport Blvd!

The new TEN is exactly what this part of the town needed. A great setting on the water,...

  • 5 star rating
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Honda YA Japanese RestaurantTustin, CA · 07/03/2008

guaranteed satisfaction

Great prices, fresh product, authentic taste, relaxing environment, and above all, selection. This restaurant has ...

  • 5 star rating
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