Restaurant Reviews Around Irvine

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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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The CounterIrvine, CA · 06/30/2008

Gourmet Juicy Burgers

So, I have been known to drive 2 hours for a burger so I was up for the challenge when my girlfriend wanted to tre...

  • 4 star rating
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Tuscany GrillIrvine, CA · 06/23/2008

We have to say we are very happy we choose this fine dining

This is a first class Italian Fine Dining,we have tried many of their dishes it is as good as home cooking,Classy ...

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Side Street CafeCosta Mesa, CA · 06/18/2008

in case you ever wondered: hmmm...what does home taste like?

side street cafe’s nostalgic let-the-little-things-slide type mentality, seemingly borrowed cutlery, and flo...

  • 5 star rating
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Oriental Seafood Noodle HouseIrvine, CA · 06/16/2008

Good Nearly Authentic Chinese Food - Great Price

This is a Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant. That means the menu is in English, Vietnamese, and Chinese – and th...

  • 4 star rating
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Original Pancake HouseAliso Viejo, CA · 06/16/2008

To die for...

I would eat at this restaurant every day if I could afford it! The wait staff is so friendly and the food is exce...

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Super MEX Mexican RestaurantIrvine, CA · 06/09/2008

Try Carnitas

My husband and I have been eating at this restaurant for about 20 years! We like to go Saturday nights for early d...

  • 4 star rating
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Marche ModerneCosta Mesa, CA · 06/09/2008

Melts in your mouth

I really don’t order steak out because I am never pleased except when I am here!The ambiance is reall...

  • 5 star rating
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Tuscany GrillIrvine, CA · 06/06/2008

We Loved dining at Tuscany Mediterranee Grill

Tonight I have taken my boyfriend to Tuscany Mediterranee Grill for his birthday,l read the reviews in Yelp and lo...

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Sam Woo'sIrvine, CA · 06/05/2008

Dead Fish & Health Code Violations

We went to Sam Woo for lunch on 5/26/08 and were seated in the back next to the fish tanks. There were dead fish ...

  • 1 star rating
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Tuscany GrillIrvine, CA · 05/14/2008

Great experience of Italian dishes

Delicious and plenty Italian foodMy friends told me about this place,it is in the middle of the Irvine bus...

  • 5 star rating
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Yuki SushiNewport Beach, CA · 05/13/2008

Best Sushi in Orange County!

I’ve been coming to Yuki’s for 3 years now… I rarely go to any other sushi bar. Yuki and wife Mi...

  • 5 star rating
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Rusty Pelican CafeNewport Beach, CA · 05/10/2008

Good Garlic Bread

But the Garlic Bread is where it ends… My fish was undercooked (raw in the middle) so I sent it back and the...

  • 2 star rating
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Lucille's Smokehouse BBQTustin, CA · 05/07/2008

decent BBQ chain

in the sprawling monstrosity that is The District sits Lucille’s like an island w/nothing around it (but mor...

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Pacific Whey CafeNewport Coast, CA · 05/07/2008

Theres nothing not to love about this place....

Theres nothing not to love about this place. This cafe located in the Crystal Cove Shopping Plaza is the best bak...

  • 5 star rating
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India Cook HouseIrvine, CA · 05/06/2008

Lunch buffet - good value

I’ve eaten at a wide range of Indian buffets in my day from the few dollar ones in Berkeley that make you si...

  • 3 star rating
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California Fish GrillIrvine, CA · 05/05/2008

Tremendous Value

I eat here all the time. It’s a no-frills place, but the quality of the fish is exceptional and they give y...

  • 5 star rating
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Harborside Restaurant & GrandNewport Beach, CA · 05/05/2008

go for early bird special!

i haven’t tried the brunch buffet, but did catch a dinner early bird special— and what a deal it is...

  • 4 star rating
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Il FornaioIrvine, CA · 05/02/2008

To be avoided

I enjoy eating at as many italian eateries as possible, being italian myself. I recall going to il fornaio years a...

  • 1 star rating
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California Pizza KitchenTustin, CA · 05/01/2008

Try something new

The best thing about CPK is that you can try a new pizza every time you go because if yo...

  • 5 star rating
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In-N-Out BurgerTustin, CA · 05/01/2008

Best Burgers Ever

I eat In-n-out at least once a week and I never get tired of it. there may only be a few things on the menu but yo...

  • 5 star rating
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Gen Kai Japanese RestaurantCorona Del Mar, CA · 04/27/2008

Worst Sushi experience ever

Went to Gen Kai last Friday and basically got no service and no food after 1 hr. The owner was called and she basi...

  • 1 star rating
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Gen Kai Japanese RestaurantCorona Del Mar, CA · 04/26/2008

TERRIBLE SERVICE FROM staff and OWNER

This location is by far the worst place to get sushi in a 100 mile radius. The WORST ser...

  • 1 star rating
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Z MarioTustin, CA · 04/26/2008

Great food and ambience near the airport

A relatively new addition to the business park near John Wayne airport, ZMario is a nice upscale Italian restauran...

  • 5 star rating
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La Sirena GrillIrvine, CA · 04/26/2008

The real "green" burrito

Here’s why La Sirena is awesome:The ahi and salmon options are so fresh and tastyAll th...

  • 5 star rating
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TropikaTustin, CA · 04/23/2008

not very crowded, but...

tropika serves some good food. we ordered a barrage of malaysian and thai dishes, and despite being a bit hit/miss...

  • 3 star rating
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Chinez Chinese RestaurantIrvine, CA · 04/22/2008

Sad and Disappointed

What a sad day. I have been coming to Chinez for years. It was definitely one of my favorite restaurants and ate...

  • 1 star rating
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Tenko Teriyaki HouseIrvine, CA · 04/21/2008

you'd think with the cool little call buttons...

you’d think with the cool little call buttons on the edge of the table would speed up the service…it d...

  • 3 star rating
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TropikaTustin, CA · 04/21/2008

Good malay, friendly service

If you’ve never had Malaysian food, it’s basically a fusion of thai and indian food with a dash of chi...

  • 4 star rating
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Golden Spoon Frozen YogurtIrvine, CA · 04/21/2008

non-fat goodness

I think one teenage girl summed it up best when I heard her saying “Irvine is like the land of golden spoon....

  • 5 star rating
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Sushi Sho Japanese RestaurantCosta Mesa, CA · 04/21/2008

the best sushi

my favorite is Papa-Mama roll (not on the actual menu), if you ask the chefs (who are the owners) to cook smth not...

  • 5 star rating
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Thanh RestaurantIrvine, CA · 04/21/2008

Good food, long wait...

You should have to try the deep fried fish with salad and some special sauce, it was sooo delicious.

  • 3 star rating
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Mimi's CafeTustin, CA · 04/14/2008

Succesful date

I went on a date to Mimi’s in Costa Mesa one week ago. when we walked in the door the staff greeted us imed...

  • 5 star rating
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El Cholo CantinaIrvine, CA · 04/14/2008

Good Mexican restaurant Irvine CA

Excellent Californio food for lunch or dinner. Traditional Mexican combinations available, all well prepared and ...

  • 4 star rating
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India Cook HouseIrvine, CA · 04/14/2008

India Cook House

Good variety of traditional Indian food. Lunch buffet; dinner a la carte or combinations. Good chicken, seafood,...

  • 4 star rating
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Thai SpiceIrvine, CA · 04/14/2008

Great Takeout

We recently discovered this chain, and we’re glad we did. I was looking for a Chinese-y place and it was rig...

  • 5 star rating
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Maki MakiIrvine, CA · 04/14/2008

STAY AWAY

I went to Maki Maki at the Irvine Spectrum on Saturday 4/12 with my girlfriend, and received probably the worst se...

  • 1 star rating
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Baja Fresh Mexican GrillIrvine, CA · 04/11/2008

Good chain mexican

As far as chain mexican food, I think Baja is my favorite. It’s sorta pricey for fast food, but the food al...

  • 4 star rating
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Il FornaioIrvine, CA · 04/02/2008

Great for groups, but a bit corporate

Il Fornaio’s are always really big and this one is no exception. It’s set in a corporate business par...

  • 4 star rating
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Side Street CafeCosta Mesa, CA · 03/31/2008

Perfect weekend brunch!

Side street cafe is a tiny place, with limited seating. However, the food is worth the wait. I moved here from t...

  • 4 star rating
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Thai Spice XpressIrvine, CA · 03/25/2008

not the speediest or the tastiest thai food

I wasn’t really hungry when I went here, so I only got the egg rolls and tried some of the pad thai. The eg...

  • 2 star rating
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Harborside Restaurant & GrandNewport Beach, CA · 03/24/2008

delicious brunch buffet

Harborside Restaurant, not surprisingly, has a great view of the ocean and the docks. It is nice to look outside ...

  • 4 star rating
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Diho Siam RestaurantCosta Mesa, CA · 03/19/2008

Great Look, Lousy Service, Greasy Food

My girlfriend and I have been eating for the last 2 years. Last night was our most recent visit after they fixed ...

  • 1 star rating
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Moon Palace Asian BistroIrvine, CA · 03/18/2008

great palace you should try it

everything I ordered was perfect…the staff wasprofessional and helpful and the food quality wase...

  • 4 star rating
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Famous Original Ray's PizzaIrvine, CA · 02/26/2008

Best pizza ever?

Definitely should check it out. I always get a slice of veggie pizza, and their breadsticks… just like mom m...

  • 5 star rating
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Cha for TeaIrvine, CA · 02/26/2008

Eh, it ain't no Lollicup.

Overpriced – way over priced. Plus they don’t have lavender milk tea?!

  • 3 star rating
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ImariCosta Mesa, CA · 02/26/2008

Marilyn Manroll...

Aside from the traditional sushi fare, the menu is filled with specialty rolls with fun names that makes for a gre...

  • 4 star rating
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Pei Wei Asian DinerNewport Beach, CA · 02/20/2008

reallly nice looking place...haha kinda felt...

reallly nice looking place…haha kinda felt like i was walking into something like a p.f. changs; pricey asia...

  • 3 star rating
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Diho BakeryIrvine, CA · 02/19/2008

Diho has some awesome bakery buns and pastries...

Diho has some awesome bakery buns and pastries (the chicken pie and beef curry varieties). The patries are oily b...

  • 5 star rating
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Shelly's Courthouse BistroSanta Ana, CA · 02/08/2008

Ragin cajun meets California Cuisine

This place has been around for years under a couple of different names, but the food and service remain outstandin...

  • 5 star rating
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