24 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Irvine

“Went on a Monday night and the wait around 6:30 was quick and easy to get seated! Andy was our server and his energy was amazing. He cooked for us and did a great job talking about the meat cuts along with good conversation. Ask for Andy when you come eat here!“

“Enjoyed a delicious lunch combo special that included two sliders, 1/2 house salad, and a side (sweet potato fries). It was delicious, and a ton of food. Our bartender was super friendly and very attentive. Highly recommend this place if you're in Irvine.“

“Delectable though a bit pricey $$$ for lunch“

“Had an amazing family dinner with my sisters here . The Food was delivered quickly and was delicious. Carrot cake is fabulous we ordered the 2 half garlic chicken and full rack family meal which comes with your choice of pasta , salad bread sticks. Added their yummy mashed potatoes also bbq salad with delicious dressing my favorite.“

“I’ve been coming here for over five years, and there’s a reason I keep making the trek back! The broth is always so rich, comforting, and cozy, and the meat quality is truly supreme. It’s been consistently one of my favorite spots for years.

I finally tried the AYCE menu this time around, and I was so impressed by how good everything was, not just the meat, but all of the sides too. The salmon carpaccio especially was SO good and easily one of the highlights. I really appreciate that the quality doesn’t feel compromised at all with the AYCE experience.

Huge kudos to Ben Choi, who was genuinely the most attentive waiter I’ve had in all 5+ years of coming here. Very sweet guy! He was constantly checking in, making sure we had everything we needed, and made the entire experience that much better. Also a shoutout to Bri for being an awesome server as well!

5+ years later, this place still hits every time. I’ll always happily make the trek for that broth, quality meat, and now the AYCE menu too!“

“Very good 🥩 steak. Will come here again ❤️“

“We came for late night, post-concert dinner. The food were all very tasty and well seasoned. Got teriyaki chicken skewers, pork belly skewers, beef shank clear vermicelli noodle, fried chicken bites. All very delicious! Service was a little slow bc they were understaffed in the late hours, so it’s expected. The food came out hot and did not disappoint our late night cravings. Highly recommend for post-concert eatery:)“

“Food is delicious!!! We went during lunch on a Tuesday and it was pretty full. Most were Chinese. You know the food is authentic when their own people are there. I just found this place recently and now I've become a fan. Their Xiao long bao is huge and so good. People say they are a din tai fungus dupe but with better prices. Also their beef scallion pancake was humongous and sooooo good. We also got their orange chicken which was one of the best I ever had. Everything we got here was so good. Eve loved their cold bar where we got cucumbers, pig ear(personal fav), and tofu. Everything was just 👌“

“Really enjoyed our dinner at Marble. My friend and I ordered the Wagyu steak and short ribs, and both were so good. The meat was really well marbled, juicy, and had great flavor.

They also have someone grilling the meat tableside, which made everything super easy. We didn’t have to worry about overcooking anything.

The banchan was generous, and the corn salad and bibimbap were probably my favorites. The steamed egg and soup at the end were a nice touch too.

The location in Woodbury is convenient, and parking was easy. It’s on the pricier side, but the meat quality was definitely there. We left very full and happy. Definitely a spot I’d come back to when I’m craving Korean BBQ in Irvine.“

“Such a fun place for Korean BBQ! We ordered a variety of meats, and everything was fresh and flavorful. The beef was tender, juicy, and cooked perfectly on the grill. I really enjoyed having kimchi, vegetables, and bean sprouts grilled alongside the meat. The side dishes were also delicious and complemented the meal very well. Service was quick and attentive, and the restaurant had a nice energetic atmosphere. It was a great dining experience, and I would definitely recommend this place to others.“

“Great Hawaiian food from a small chain started on the island“

“Quality meat that’s not frozen. Good ventilation. Prompt service.“

“I went to another KBBQ spot down the street and noticed it was not AYCE so I called this place and because we had a huge party, they had no problem setting up the table for us before we got there. I really appreciate the staff being so nice to us and having everything ready for us! 10/10 for the service. As for the food, side dishes are amazing and the kimchi was so fresh mmm! I loved the meat selections that they had to offer and the bangchan side dishes. I appreciate the atmosphere and the vibe too, I feel like more common kbbq spots have minimal lighting in the restaurant but this one was perfect!! I could see all my friends! Left with a full stomach! will definitely come here again!“

“Their specialty dishes are: 1. Sullungtang: taste amazing and very light. A good meal for winter/ 2. Cold noodle: the best I've tried so far, especially when you get a combo with spicy pork or bulgogi 3. Meat: spicy pork/bulgogi was homemade and were not like other korean restaurants. Taste very delicious!“

“While I was impressed by the portions for the price I was not impressed with a few things. Ordered a plate via the uber eats deal and it had a lot of promise. The portions as mentioned before were enormous and made me very happy, the quality of my katsu and rice were exceptional compared to the area but a few things were out of place. For starters the musubis shouldn't force you to get 2 I could see a two musubi combo with a drink for what I paid for (7 and change) but not having a single option for people who want to have one on its own is disappointing. Another thing I didn't agree with was the price of the mini plates which I probably would've gotten had they not been 14 and change (the price of a regular plate at other places). Minis should reflect the value proposition they aim to accommodate not be the same price of plates elsewhere. Also they for whatever reason while gave a lot of sauce had little to no substance. As someone who grew up on this I need the consistency and flavor that is standard and this was watered down and less concentrated as what I remember. If they made it thicker I'd get it I'd rather have 1 good one than 2 meh ones at best. Overall while I would try again I am a little taken aback by their way of doing things.

I'm conflicted about this process refine cause some stuff is done quite well and others very wrong. For example the prices and menu are close if not more expansive than others in the area but the food execution is a mixed bag at best musubis at best are thin and very lacking in sauce and nori quality. The mix plate and katsu are of varying levels of thickness sauce lacks consistency and food is either dry or bland in my 4 visits. I will give it that their service and speed is exceptional but the food has to back it up and it does and doesn't at the same time.“

“Nice place to hang out with friends“

“Great place & Beer list. Smokehouse & plenty of room. Very friendly place“

“If you're in the area and crave Korean food, this place is good enough. It's not amazing but it's also not bad either. A bit pricier compared to other options in my area so I'd personally wouldn't go out of my way to come back unless I happened to be in the area. Ordered extra spicy tofu soup and it was more of a 2.5 ish. Galbitang had some good flavoring. We tried out their new pig trotter salad and it was ok. The light mustardy sauce that came with it was not our preference and the meat was sliced super thin. Based on the amount that was included in the salad, it was maybe 85% veggies with no other seasoning mixed in. The included banchan was sufficient. Kimchi has good flavoring, so did the cucumber and fishcakes“

“Foodxwas excellent and lots of it. We were a group of 5 and had fun! It was a little confusing at first but we got the hang of it. It was little pricey at $60 per. So all must be ready to eat. The manager on duty was fun and attentive. He showed us how to do Sake Bombs and we really enjoed the interaction with staff. Keep that up!“

“I don’t usually leave Google reviews, but I wanted to share my honest experience because I truly enjoy this place.

I occasionally dine in or pick up BBQ Chicken from the Irvine Cypress location to enjoy with my family, and the food is always delicious. I believe the fresh ingredients make a big difference. It’s not just my opinion—my friends have also said that this is some of the best chicken they’ve had recently.

What makes the experience even better is how friendly and welcoming the staff are. The servers are always very kind, and the owner is exceptionally friendly and attentive to customers as well.

The restaurant is also spacious, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with family, friends, or a larger group. I would definitely recommend this location to anyone looking for delicious food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere.“

“One of the best Chinese BBQ restaurants in Los Angeles! Food tastes great, the services are excellent, environment is nice and clean! The other store in Rowland Heights is also wonderful. You even can practice your BBQ skills there! Great places to hang with friends and family!“

“Actually came in here because the other restaurant I was planning to go had a long wait. This restaurant didn’t look busy at prime dinner time so I was a little reluctant but I only had 1 hour to eat before my next stop. Service was quick and food came out fast. Soft soon tofu soup included everything just like BCD but more variety of banchan. They were very generous with refilling the side dishes too. As I was eating, I noticed they had nonstop takeout orders getting picked up. I got the bulgogi/soon tofu combo. The bulgogi was good and tasted authentic but I think the only miss was the soon tofu soup lacked a bit of umami flavor.“

“These guys went above and beyond having known it was a chilly night to be eating outdoor, they provided us with blankets! What a touch of service-golden!“