Best Restaurants in Irvine, CA: 17 Local Favorites

The best restaurants in Irvine, CA are clustered around the Irvine Spectrum Center, Park Place near the airport, and the city's neighborhood shopping centers. Highlights include Habana for Cuban food, Fogo de Chão and Galpão Gaucho for Brazilian steakhouse dinners, and Beck Jeong for Korean BBQ. Each pick below links to its listing, with the address, hours and photos.

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Irvine Spectrum Center

• Habana (708 Spectrum Center Dr): a long-running Cuban and Pan-Latin restaurant in a lush, stylish setting with a patio.
• Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse (623 Spectrum Center Dr): all-you-can-eat Brazilian churrasco carved tableside, plus a large salad bar.
• Cucina Enoteca Irvine (532 Spectrum Center Dr): casual but elegant Italian cooking, with a wine shop.
• Angelina's Pizzeria Napoletana (8573 Irvine Center Dr): wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and regional Italian dishes, with Sunday brunch.
• Burnt Crumbs Irvine (8549 Irvine Center Dr): a counter-service spot for hearty sandwiches, with a shaded patio.

Park Place and the business district

• Puesto Park Place (3311 Michelson Dr): modern Mexican food and creative tacos.
• Postino Park Place (2981 Michelson Dr): a fun wine bar with shareable plates, popular for nights out with friends.
• TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar (18177 Von Karman Ave): creative sushi rolls and cocktails in a bright, modern space.
• Solstice Seasonal Kitchen & Bar (18555 Jamboree Rd): seasonal American food with an open kitchen.
• Benny and Mary's (18420 Von Karman Ave #100): a beautiful Italian restaurant with a well-loved brunch.
• Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse (1830 Main St): an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse known for attentive service.

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Korean BBQ and Asian food

• Beck Jeong (14160 Culver Dr): Korean BBQ where the staff grill the meat for you at the table.
• Chubby Cattle BBQ - Irvine (2710 Alton Pkwy, Suite 101): a busy grill-at-your-table BBQ restaurant with set menus. Parking fills up at peak times.
• Nep Cafe Irvine (14346 Culver Dr): a bright, modern Vietnamese-inspired brunch cafe that fills up on weekends.

Burgers, Latin and Mediterranean

• The Cut Handcrafted Burgers (3831 Alton Pkwy Ste C): gourmet burgers and brunch from a team that started as a food truck.
• Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen (13126 Jamboree Rd): Latin food, a big tequila list and a patio for evening dinners.
• Great Greek Mediterranean (3965 Alton Pkwy #B): a Greek grill with fresh salads, dips and grilled meats, plus catering.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the best restaurants in Irvine?

The Irvine Spectrum Center and Park Place have the biggest concentration of restaurants. Culver Drive and Alton Parkway have popular neighborhood spots.

Where can I get Korean BBQ in Irvine?

Beck Jeong on Culver Drive grills the meat at your table, and Chubby Cattle BBQ on Alton Parkway offers grill-at-your-table set menus.

Is there a Brazilian steakhouse in Irvine?

Yes, two: Fogo de Chão at the Irvine Spectrum and Galpão Gaucho on Main Street.

Where can I get brunch in Irvine?

Nep Cafe, Benny and Mary's, Angelina's Pizzeria Napoletana (Sundays) and The Cut Handcrafted Burgers all serve brunch.

How do I check hours before I go?

Each restaurant's listing shows its current hours. Hours change, so call ahead or check the restaurant's own website.

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Updated October 2026.