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Benny & Mary's, Irvine, CA

Benny & Mary's

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 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 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:45 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (714) 439-1733
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Dinner

    US$115.00 per person

    31 Dec 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.
  • Christmas Eve Dinner

    US$65.00 - US$70.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for an elevated holiday dining experience! A special holiday selection of your choice of Lobster or 16 ounce Prime Rib.

What 374 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.

374 Reviews
  1. Richard

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Ian

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Sabrina

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 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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  5. Lord

    Los Angeles

    59 reviews

    3.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice restaurant inside. Has a quaint, library feel. The hostesses were friendly and sat us quickly. Our waiter, Ryan (? female), was very slow. We sat at 7:05pm on a Sunday night, and there were maybe 5 other parties in the restaurant... nowhere near capacity. We didn't receive our drinks until after 7:45p. Not sure what the issue was but it was just a very slow service for drinks and taking our order. The food came out quickly, however. The rack of lamb was good, good flavor and the mint/yogurt sauce was tasty. The sea bass was cooked well with a citrusy flavor and the osso bucco was also good per my friend. The drinks were ok. Not spirit forward enough for my taste. I ordered the bartender's choice and wanted tequila and spice, but the spice was lacking. The adult green juice was a hit but the holy trilogy was also a bit of a miss as my friend, who is not a big drinker, said that she would hardly taste any of the spirits in the drink. We had the warm coffee cake and bananas foster for dessert. The warm coffee cake was good... although not much more special than what you can get at a grocery store. The bananas foster was a little confusing as there was a brioche toast beneath and the "bananas foster" on top with a scoop of ice cream, but the banana slices weren't even cooked in the foster sauce... they were just raw on top. Tasted ok but would have liked the bananas to be actually flambe with the sauce. Overall, the food was ok but the lack of service won't cause us to be back

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  6. Adriana

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Had a wonderful server. She made the dining experience wonderful! Food came out fast and tasted amazing.

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  7. Allison

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and overall ambience are nice. Service not so great - it feels like a “chore/work” for server to explain menu items and request water refills. We ordered a bottle of mimosa w/ flight add - service did not indicate flavor of juices and what order. Restaurant should consider learning from Ocean 48 to improve on service.

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  8. Marius

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best time. Great vibes, great service, excellent food.

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  9. Liz

    New Orleans

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really cool vibe - chicken and waffles were excellent

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good but the sea bass was a little to salty which was unfortunate :(

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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 374 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 28 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.
  • Area
    Irvine
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:45 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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