Best Casual Restaurants in Irvine

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Aliso Viejo / Laguna NiguelAnaheimCorona del MarCosta MesaFountain ValleyGarden Grove / Westminster

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1. North Italia – Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(5519)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 132 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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2. Javier's Irvine Spectrum

4.6

Exceptional(149)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Irvine

Booked 120 times today

Javier's Irvine Spectrum serves original Mexican cuisine. Opened in 2004 and located close to the 405 and 5 freeways, the restaurant offers numerous entrees and combo meals. Javier's Irvine Spectrum selects and serves only the freshest ingredients, including sustainable and in-season seafood, natural chicken and center-cut #1 prime Angus beef. Every dish is prepared fresh to order, and guests may sit in the spacious main dining room, on the intimate patio, at the bar or in a private dining area.The dining room is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m. Javier's Irvine Spectrum's full bar is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Reservations are accepted.

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3. Texas De Brazil - Irvine

4.4

Awesome(3532)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Irvine

Booked 67 times today

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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4. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

4.6

Exceptional(758)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 51 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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5. Benihana - Newport Beach, CA

4.0

Excellent(5103)

££££Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Newport Beach

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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6. Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum

3.9

Excellent(2379)

££££Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Irvine

Booked 105 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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7. Oliver’s Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(397)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Irvine

Opening December 10th, 2023! Chef Erik De Marchi is excited to bring his cuisine from Emilia-Romagna to Irvine with Oliver's Trattoria. Featuring homemade pasta and pizza and a full bar. Enjoy our outdoor patios, catering, and private event spaces. We can't wait to serve you at our second location Oliver's Trattoria.

8. Puesto Los Olivos

4.6

Exceptional(1810)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Irvine

Booked 32 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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9. SOL Mexican Cocina - Irvine

4.4

Awesome(750)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Irvine

SOL Irvine offers the perfect setting for any occasion, from company luncheons to intimate dinner date nights. Savor our handcrafted margaritas, like the bold Pineapple Serrano Margarita, and indulge in flavorful dishes such as the Vampiro Taco, all inspired by fresh coastal cooking. With open bars, cozy fire pits, and an impressive tequila and mezcal collection, our warm and inviting atmosphere creates an unforgettable experience. Be sure to join us for Weekday Happy Hour, Taco & Tequila Tuesday, and our Weekend Brunch!

10. The Goldfinch

4.7

Exceptional(248)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

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

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TovaVIP
Austin •62 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing food & service, per usual. Thank you so much!
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North Italia – IrvinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Irvine
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4.6
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Allen
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Met some friends for dinner. Service was quick and they were very patient, allowing us to stay and catch up.
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Javier's Irvine SpectrumPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Irvine
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4.6
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TiffanyVIP
Orange County •13 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wait was incredibly long. We had a 6:30pm reservation but didn’t get seated for over an hour and then didn’t get a chef for another half hour or so. Luckily we got the best chef we’ve had in a while. I don’t remember his name…I think Mike? He looks Asian with a arm tattoo. I’ve been to Benihana so many times, and it can say this chef was amazing in terms of both tricks and cooking skills. I think his amazing attention to detail and the great taste of his food overcame the negative caused by the wait.
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Benihana - Newport Beach, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Newport Beach
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4
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ScottVIP
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great service, great atmosphere, and great food as always!
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Texas De Brazil - IrvinePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Irvine
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4.4
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everything was wonderful! We had the pork chop and short ribs which were delicious and the country bread is a must have!
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Bosscat Kitchen & LibationsPrice: Expensive• American• Irvine
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4.6

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