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Hidden gems: restaurants in Irvine
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Irvine. Ratings are based from 510 places in Irvine
Houston's
2991 Michelson Dr 92612-0623
"Service was impeccable yet largely invisible. The food was interesting and delicious. No excuses, no voids, simply hitting ALL of the marks. As the purpose of the meal was to facilitate a conversation..."
CUCINA enoteca Irvine
532 Spectrum Center Dr Irvine Spectrum 92618-4955
"My friends and I had our lunch here several times because we liked the menu. The servers here were just wonderful and we have great memories with them for they were entertaining us nicely. We loved th..."
California Fish Grill
3988 Barranca Pkwy Suite B 92606-8242
"Had a excellent experience in here with my kid. The food comes out quick and the service is just great. Prices are affordable."
Yard House
620 Spectrum Center Dr 92618-4956
"The food was great but I'm extremely happy with the service here! The burgers and fries were awesome! I went last night and wasn't a huge fan of a drink I got. I'm not huge on ginger and it had ginger..."
Del Frisco's Grille
772 Spectrum Center Drive 92618
"Great grill restaurant. High quality beef grill to perfection.Very nice service.Reasonable up market price.Cozy ambient."
Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails
2607 Main St 92614-6228
"Amazing locally sourced food. While striving to source local food, produced responsibly Andrei's maintains amazing flavors and dishes.I've tried this place a few times and every time I go I leave with..."
Fukada Restaurant
8683 Irvine Center Dr 92618-4219
"First time hereAnd I will come back for sure!!!Definitely my new Japanese restaurantThey have lunch and dinner menu You need to buy an entree and get a roll of sushi.I ordered my usual chicken kaarage..."
The Habit Burger Grill
14474 Culver Dr 92604-0318
"I love this place, I’ve been going here for years. I’m still ordering take out from here even thought there is a pandemic. I love the great customer service. I personally recommend the Santa Barba..."
Luna Grill
3965 Alton Parkway Suite B 92606
"The amount of chicken you get here is not much but overall it’s good. It’s mainly the rice that’ll fill you up. I get their chicken kabob plate with hummus. The chicken tastes fresh and their gr..."
Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen
13126 Jamboree Rd 92602-2306
"Great food with great flavor and good service. The place is also very nice and clean. You can't beat the lunch special that is by far the best deal around anywhere. I can't believe the portion sizes f..."
Ajisen Ramen
2700 Alton Pkwy Ste 145 92606-2197
"The ramen here is one of the best!! I have not found a place with the quality of noodles and broth like Ajisen. They have a very wide selection and something for everyone. I have not tried a soup h..."
Wahoo's Fish Tacos
2967 Michelson Dr 92612-0657
"Very delicious Mexican food at reasonable prices. There is a lot of seating indoors as well as outside on the patio. We enjoyed our food on the patio. All the employees we encountered were very nice a..."
Bacchus Secret Cellar
6735 Quail Hill Pkwy 92603-4233
"The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable about the huge selection. She helped me to choose a perfect wine for me. I love the setup of this shop. It was so cozy and relaxing. The wine racks were a..."
Burger Lounge
8553 Irvine Center Dr 92618-4298
"The food is awesome! Burgers were juicy. I got the half and half for the side and the onion rings are one if the best I've had. The sauces are fresh. Not being a ketchup fan I had a side of ranch and..."
Nalu's Island Grill
6741 Quail Hill Pkwy 92603-4233
"Amazing food deserved 5 stars first time here and boy my mouth still on fire. The plate was worth it had the spicy steak katsu plate. It's so yummy in my tummy. Their spicy soup is amazing too. Just g..."
Avocado Cafe Irvine
6060 Scholarship 92612-4421
"Excellent little jewel restaurant! Found this place on yelp and tried it a few times and always satisfied.It is located in Plaza Irvine on Campus & Jamboree. Parking might be difficult if you come dur..."
Burnt Crumbs
8549 Irvine Center Dr 92618-4298
"Nice little place with an outdoor patio in the Los Olivos plaza. They have a limited menu of comfort food type items such as fried chicken with biscuit, burger, spaghetti grilled cheese! No wine,..."
Cream
640 Spectrum Center Dr 92618-4956
"The black sesame and taro flavors are the best and the Nutella filled cone"
Haidilao
2710 Alton Pkwy Ste 215 92606-2196
"Wow. Just wow. Incredible service and extremely flavorful broths. My first time here tonight and I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. This place delivered flavor, service, and everything I needed for..."
Peet's Coffee
3927 Portola Pkwy 92602-0833
"Great coffee and friendly service. This is a perfect spot to have coffee with a friend - or just by yourself."