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1. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

4.7

Exceptional(711)

Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 47 times today

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations perfectly meshes upscale and casual dining with an expansive whiskey selection and unique offering of American comfort food. It offers high energy, open spaced concepts to promote a lively dining experience. With the rustic industrial aesthetic, brick metal and barrels are prevalent in the space. One of its most coveted attractions is the famous whiskey room, that houses hundreds of whiskies from several countries. From high end whiskies like Pappy Van Winkle, to a shot of Jameson with a Coors Light, there is something here for everyone's taste; and Bosscat prides itself on being this type of environment. Each season new flavors and recipes are brought into the kitchen. The culture and staff are encouraged to foster the fun and unique dining experience they so strongly emulate. Bosscat is open all week for lunch and dinner. Happy hour is available on weekdays, and a fun, boozy brunch menu is available on Saturdays and Sundays.

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2. Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum

4.1

Excellent(2290)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Irvine

Booked 168 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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3. Warehouse 72 - Irvine

4.4

Awesome(48)

Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 25 times today

Located in Orange County’s Hyatt Regency Irvine, Warehouse 72 is an elevated, upscale restaurant and bar concept featuring Modern American cuisine with 3-hour validated parking or $9 hotel valet for 4 hours. Now Open, Warehouse 72’s 6,200-square-foot dining space is anchored by a 30-foot 3D digital art installation and features a massive indoor-outdoor bar, expansive patio, lounge areas, and private dining rooms. Inspired by the 68th Angel of Healing, the restaurant was conceptualized to captivate and entertain guests in an environment that invites guests to relax and soak in the scenic beauty of Southern California. Once open, Warehouse 72 is open seven days a week for happy hour, dinner, and late night. Reserve your table today! For more information, visit warehouse72.com.

4. Prego Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1428)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 14 times today

Prego's ambiance blends the warmth & rustic charm of old-world Italy with the electricity and vibrancy of a cosmopolitan restaurant. A lively exhibition kitchen with corner Raw Bar allows diners to view the artful chefs creating delicious dishes. Our restaurant seats up to 300 guests, with small scale options too, perfect for private events & catering services.Prego offers daily lunch & dinner, and weekly food & drink deals such as Small Bites Tuesdays, Hospitality Night on Wednesdays, Tequila Thursdayas, and a Raw Bar on Friday & Saturday nights.The menu emphasizes regional Italian cuisine, featuring authentic pizza, freshly made pastas, grilled fresh fish, spit-roasted meats, fowl, cocktails, and an extensive list of wines from Italy and California. Our homemade desserts & pastries make a perfect ending to an unforgettable dining experience.Prego has received fine-dining awards from the Restaurant Writers Association, the Wine and Food Society of Southern California, and more.

5. Puesto Los Olivos

4.6

Exceptional(1776)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Irvine

Booked 50 times today

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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6. Il Fornaio - Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(4007)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 68 times today

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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7. Del Frisco's Grille - Irvine

4.5

Awesome(2277)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Irvine

Booked 46 times today

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.

8. The Goldfinch

4.6

Exceptional(206)

Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 19 times today

California Cuisine and an extensive Beverage and Craft Cocktail program while focusing on only the best and freshest quality ingredients.

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9. Mimi's Cafe - Irvine

4.4

Awesome(24)

Price: Moderate

• American • Irvine

Booked 4 times today

Make any mealtime an event to savor. From sweet and savory breakfast dishes to mouthwatering entrées, crowd-pleasing to tempting desserts, every dish is made with care, just for you and your guests. Find exactly what you’re craving at Mimi’s.

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10. O Fine Japanese Cuisine - Irvine

4.7

Exceptional(467)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Irvine

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to O Fine Japanese Cuisine, the restaurant serves contemporary Japanese cuisine and traditional sushi in an elegant and comfortable setting. Explore beyond the sushi and sashimi such wonderful dishes as Chillean Sea Bass Misoyaki, Garlic Beef or Lobster Tail Dynamite with Snow Crab. There is something for everyone from our one item entree to a variety of sushi, sashimi and fusion cuisines. We are conveniently located inside the Albertson shopping center with plenty of parking spaces for local residents or visitors. Please join us for the wonderful, exciting, O experience. We look forward to serving you soon!

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ShirleyVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lunch on a weekday was great! Somewhat less crowded, good pacing of the meat rounds. The market table is excellent, great fresh salad options and a few hot food ones too. If the feijoada isn't out you may be able to ask your server for a portion from the kitchen, which was nice to have. Oh and the cheese bread is irresistible!
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Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Irvine
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4.1
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Christine
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Nice spot for Christmas Day dinner. The food was delicious. Our party had the beet salad, shrimp tacos. Fried mozzarella, truffle angel hair, filet and salmon. Everything was great. Music was super Loyd at first, but they turned it down when we asked. Would definitely go back.
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Warehouse 72 - IrvinePrice: Expensive• American• Irvine
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4.4
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DianeVIP
Orange County •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food is always great, ambiance for the holiday was beautiful, the service impeccable and management as attentive as needed. A wonderful dining experience!
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Prego RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Irvine
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4.6
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mike
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
Wonderful staff, good food! Great ambience. Totally enjoyed the experience.
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Bosscat Kitchen & LibationsPrice: Expensive• American• Irvine
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4.7
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kathie
Orange County •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
Great experience. So glad they added enchiladas to their amazing taco menu. The mole enchilada was delicious.
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Puesto Los OlivosPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Irvine
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4.6

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465 restaurants available nearby

1. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

2. Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum

3. Warehouse 72 - Irvine

4. Prego Restaurant

5. Puesto Los Olivos

6. Il Fornaio - Irvine

7. Del Frisco's Grille - Irvine

8. The Goldfinch

9. Mimi's Cafe - Irvine

10. O Fine Japanese Cuisine - Irvine

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