“Had an amazing and delicious dinner with my family this weekend. We showed up at 11 and were quickly attended by our server Emily. She was great in refilling our drinks, brining the tab and recommend us the lobster garrick noodles which were so good. Also the Garden Nachos were served in a large platter so it was enough for everyone to grab. Honestly great experience for our first time here.“
“We are visiting from out of town and wanted steak, so we were giving this a try. Dinner consisted of my husband and I. And my daughter who doesn't eat meals yet. We ordered the Spinach artichoke dip, I thought it was good, but my husband found it to Garlicy. We ordered a ceasar salad split, I found each of our Salads to be smaller than a typical side salad and not worth $14 Lettuce, a smidge of parmasean, the ceasar vinegarrett. My husband had the ribeye, and I the prime rib, and we ordered garlic truffle mashed potatoes that we did not care for. Both our steaks were delicious, my husband loved the ribeye. Creamed corn was good. We ordered cheese cake for dessert, it was good, but I feel like they were aiming for fancy with chocolate drizzle, but it judt tasted like Hershey syrup. Service was great, all the staff was super friendly, multiple checking, gsl in front was dancing, entertaining my daughter. Cute holiday decor was a cute little suprise. We will be back, and we know what we can skip next time.“
“The Center Hub at Trade makes the best cocktails I have tried at a decent price with a smile. I often bring my friends, co-workers and family to enjoy a drink and get something to eat from one of restaurants surrounding my favorite bar. Happy Hour is some much better at Center Hub at Trade.Wheelchair accessibility: they have a lot parking open spaces!Yes front row parking for wheelchair access“
“My group and I hit up Bacchus' speakeasy, Cozy Pine, recently, and let me tell ya, cozy is right! This spot is small, like really small. If you or someone nearby is a bit on the big side, expect some bumping around. But we dug the whole outdoorsy vibe they had going on. Now let's talk about the snacks! Fried goat cheese balls? Check. Blue crab dip? Double check. Deviled eggs? Oh yeah. The only letdown was the shishito peppers - a bit on the oily side. As for drinks, I went for a mocktail that tasted like lemonade, but my group seemed happy with their choices. Shoutout to the friendly and attentive staff!“
“Cha Cha's is always a great time. My family chooses Cha Cha's for akmost every special occasion AND frequently for no occasion at all. The food is fantastic and the weekday specials are such a grwat deal. Miguel, or server was super friendly and attentive. We had another great experience last night.“
“Been shagging rich cougars straight from the source at crystal cove since the pre-pandemic days. This establishment holds a unique place in my heart and has its place in OC / SoCal culture so we must show respect to Señor Javier and his loyal army. Now, that being said I've always been conflicted on judging the taste, quality and selection of items since I'm an authentic and honest Mexican originally from Baja California (like Javier himself) The place is always pleasant and it's an incredibly successful moneyy $$$ maker of an establishment. It resonates with the rich whites and for people who don't really understand the depth and beauty that is true authentic Mexican cuisine. The locations are beautiful (especially Irvine after it was renovated and remodeled) the ambience is exquisite, the service is pretty solid and it's a fantastic place for a hot date or to grab some drinks with the homies. And they got that Cartel WiFi on POINT. I cannot as a genuine Baja Californian give this place a 5 but would give it a 4.5 if yelp allowed more accurate and granular review scores / grades. After like 7 years of refusing to review this joint on yelp I finally did it so get off my back yelpers. Oh and the salsa is ridiculously tasty and addictive. Salud. Dinero. Y Amor putozzzz“
“Phan's Kitchen and Bar in Irvine offers a unique blend of contemporary Vietnamese cuisine alongside specialty cocktails and wines in a sleek setting. One notable aspect of the restaurant is its location, nestled almost inconspicuously in the middle of a residential condo area. To find it, diners embark on a short drive into the complex, where they'll discover not only Phan's but also a handful of other businesses.The unconventional location adds an element of discovery to the dining experience, making it a hidden gem for those willing to venture a bit off the beaten path. The restaurant's sleek ambiance provides a modern and stylish backdrop, creating an inviting atmosphere for patrons seeking a culinary adventure. When you walk in, you are greeted by the large screen tv above the small bar seating area, next to the hostess station. I think they were short staffed the night we came in but the hostess saw us, but went about other tasks and left the owner to seat us when he came out and saw us just standing there. The hostess was like, "Oh yeah, they are here." The restaurant was not very busy at the time, but they definitely did not have enough staff to manage the guests they already had.It was a cold and windy night so the DH and I opted to have some wings and some warming Pho with some drinks. The restaurant had an open kitchen area so you can see what was going on in the back. There were three people in the kitchen but only one person was cooking the other two were helping with prep and expediting but the cook/chef was a one man show. The wings took a little time so we thought they forgot our order, but when they came, they were definitely worth the wait. The were crispy on the outside with a mild hint of fish sauce, not overpowering, and the inside was nice and juicy! Given that the wings took a little while to come, we thought we had a little more time to eat the wings before the pho came, but shortly right after the wings arrived, the pho came out. So we hustled to finish our wings and start on the pho before it got cold. By now, there was a crowd that was starting to accumulate at the front door and people were crammed inside to stay out of the wind. I'm glad we got our food at that point as service was almost out the door as it got really busy. We tried to ask for additional condiments to eat with the pho, but they never came. The pho was good, but it could have been much better if we were able to get extra condiments with our pho. We were surprised that no one came to check in on us or give us the check since it was just the too of us sitting at a 6-top table and the crowd was growing. We finally had to flag down someone to get the check, seems like that owner was running all over the place.The menu at Phan's Kitchen and Bar boasts a selection of contemporary Vietnamese fare, promising a fusion of traditional flavors with a modern twist. From classic dishes to inventive creations, diners can expect a diverse range of options that cater to various tastes. The d was quite good, but the experience was somewhat dampened by the lack of service. It could have been on a night where they were short-staffed or it could just be lack or organization and process.“
“Good food, good service, don't be surprised at the prices.The pomme in the menu is not fries (pomme frites), it's (apparently) pomegranate.Parking: The restaurant entrance is a little hard to find if you haven't been there and it's raining. There appears to be outside seating.“