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Benny & Mary's, Irvine, CA

Benny & Mary's

4.5
4.5
380 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, International, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (714) 439-1733
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Cross street
    Von Karman Ave and Michelson Dr.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Dinner

    $115.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us for an elevated NYE dining experience plus an East Coast countdown at 9pm! We will offer a three-course prix fixe dinner menu.

What 380 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benny & Mary's offers a delightful dining experience with its "creative food" and "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "delicious cocktails." While some have noted occasional service hiccups, many highlight memorable experiences like special birthday touches and an inviting speakeasy vibe. Perfect for celebrations or a cozy night out.

380 Reviews
  1. David

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! Food was a bit salty but presentation was on point and the server was amazing. Decor is very unique. Lunch and brunch prices are significantly lower than dinner.

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  2. David

    VIP

    Orange County

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately, they just don’t seem to care. Tried to call twice and left messages about our reservation on Christmas Eve. Couldn’t get ahold of anyone, so moved the reservation to Monday. Received a message on Monday afternoon via OpenTable that they were canceling our reservation because they couldn’t get the patio setup. We wanted to share the Bulgogi Buns with our daughter before she went back to Alaska. LAX flight forced us to book a 3:30 “linner” reservation on Wednesday. No one at the door when we arrived. Had to search around to find a server to find host. Host came up, very pleasant. Seats us with dinner menus and full wine list. Waiter shows up a few minutes later to offer water choices and hands us happy hour menus. Says that’s all that’s available. Not sure why the two men had different ideas of what was available. If you don’t want diners at 3:30, block the times from reservations. Good news is the Bulgogi on Bao Buns were available. Bad news is that while we planned for full meal with bottle of wine, we decided to cut it short. No wine for the ladies, just my old fashion. Bulgogi showed up with cold buns, but flavors were there. Second round had hot buns, but drowned in Yum Yum sauce. Our waiter disappeared frequently and want able to provide basics, including keeping water glasses full. This place is beautiful, good music and usually tasty food …but they are don’t care about providing service. Cherry on the top; OpenTable sent us an email scolding us for missing the reservation. Apparently the restaurant told them we didn’t show up. Maybe we should skipped it.

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  3. Cristina

    VIP

    Orange County

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! They were able to accommodate a list of allergens and make just about anything on the menu. Ordered the sea bass which was perfectly cooked and seasoned. We also had a prime rib and chicken piccata. The piccata was a bit rich but good. The sides are large enough for 3-4 people. We ordered the Caesar salad and Brussel sprouts. Service was a little slow but it was Christmas Eve. The ambiance, hospitality and food make it worth it!

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  4. Fany

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Manager and the waitress are so friendly ! Lobster is the best in Orange County you don’t want to miss it !

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  5. Richard

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent! Drinks were ok…loved the ambiance

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Our server was super friendly , she went over the menu and drink s with us.

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  7. Ian

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Benny and Mary's gave us an absolutely world class experience. From their thoughtful, hand-written "Happy Anniversary" note, to the exceptional food, to the premium care and service their staff provided, our night was so memorable. This will now be our go-to restaurant for special occasions. Our only regret is that we didn't discover it earlier. Thank you Benny and Mary's for making our anniversary night so special!

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  8. Sabrina

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Would dine here again. Recommend to anyone who wants a tasty brunch with a beautiful ambience

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  9. Payman

    VIP

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    service was subpar. Our server didn’t check on us for a long time. Then she stopped by and got our 2nd drink orders. Drinks took so long that we were almost done with our main course! She was not apologetic, just said the. At was backed up. I had to ask her to talk to her manager to comp the drinks, which they did. I ordered rack of lamb at medium temperature. It was served rare and the quality was not acceptable. I should say that their prices are much higher than their food should command. I won’t go back.

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  10. Patty

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very chic upon arrival. Spacious and swanky. The decor is exactly like that of Story in Anaheim Hills and sure enough it’s the same owner. Food was excellent and service complimented the quality of the food and ambiance.

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FAQs

Benny & Mary's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 439-1733.

Benny & Mary's is rated 4.5 stars by 380 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benny & Mary's

18420 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612-1509

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Von Karman Ave and Michelson Dr.
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, International, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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