Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Irvine

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1. Habana- Irvine Spectrum

4.6

Exceptional(4677)

Price: Expensive

• Cuban • Irvine

Booked 152 times today

Originally opened in 1995, Habana has become an Orange County staple, offering the coastal community a Cuban-Inspired experience through its authentic cuisine and cocktail program. Spanning 20 years as a favorite culinary destination, Habana lends itself perfectly for date night, celebrations and simple moments that have created memories for many.

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2. North Italia – Irvine

4.5

Awesome(5423)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 203 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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3. Del Frisco's Grille - Irvine

4.5

Awesome(2278)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Irvine

Booked 45 times today

Del Frisco's Grille is a modern and stylish spin on the classic bar and grill, drawing inspiration from bold flavors and market-fresh ingredients. Our menu is a tempting mix of prime steaks, fresh seafood and twists on American comfort cuisine.

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4. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(2726)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 79 times today

CUCINA enoteca is centrally located in the Irvine Spectrum! Owner Tracy Borkum's flair for combining great ambience, award-winning cuisine and unparalleled service are once again starring components in this latest Urban Kitchen Group creation. Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarmiento bring their artistry to the table as guests enjoy an open kitchen. The menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Along with a diverse selection of wines by the glass, guests may visit the restaurant's retail area to select from over 200 bottles for dinner (corkage fee of $10 applies) or purchase wine to go. The energetic space features contemporary elements and vintage artifacts creating the feel of a modern Italian kitchen combined with the comfort of an old rustic farmhouse.

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5. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

4.7

Exceptional(711)

Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 47 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.

6. Puesto Los Olivos

4.6

Exceptional(1776)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Irvine

Booked 49 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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7. Il Fornaio - Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(4007)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 59 times today

Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include housemade pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto, and rotisserie meats. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great cocktails and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list.

8. The Goldfinch

4.6

Exceptional(206)

Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 20 times today

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

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9. Capital Seafood - Irvine Spectrum

4.0

Excellent(646)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Irvine

PLEASE CALL IN FOR LUNCH RESERVATIONSWelcome to Capital's newest restaurant concept. Located in the heart of Orange County inside Irvine Spectrum. With much success in its other location in the Diamond Jamboree center, Capital decided to launch another location in the O.C. Capital is most known for its award winning dim sum and fresh seafood selections. With over 100 dim sum selections to choose from daily and great fresh seafood offerings. Dim Sum favorites such as Sui Mai, Shrimp Har Gow and Baked B.B.Q. Buns are customer favorites to name a few. Live Seafood offerings from our 300 gallon tanks consist of Alaskan King Crab, Maine Lobsters, Dungeness Crab and Catch of the Day. This new concept offers a full bar with an outdoor patio dining experience. Reservations are suggested and offsite catering and private dining are available.

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10. Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine

4.5

Awesome(3262)

Price: Moderate

• American • Irvine

Booked 45 times today

Order a glass of your favorite sauvignon blanc and share a plate of Town Dock calamari with friends or family at Paul Martin’s American Grill in the Irvine Spectrum Center. Or savor an indulgent hand-cut blackened ribeye masterfully prepared over the live fire of our mesquite grill. Paul Martin’s serves classic American cuisine elevated to a higher standard in our polished yet welcoming dining room that invites business luncheons, date nights, and camaraderie in equal measure.

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Heather
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This is a MUST-GO!!! An amazing, authentic and beyond delicious Cuban restaurant. Our waiter, Tony, was absolutely fabulous and had us laughing the night away. This place was gorgeous with great food and amazing service, I highly recommend.
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Habana- Irvine SpectrumPrice: Expensive• Cuban• Irvine
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4.6
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mikeVIP
Orange County •58 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Anthony our service was excellent. Shrimp cocktail had 6 nice size shrimp $25. My rib eye blackened was excellent $56. Wife had lobster tail and cream spinach very good. Crab cake portion seemed on small side Lemon cake nice. Coffee was warm to medium hot. Could’ve been a lot hotter Overall excellent on Christmas Day for 5:15 dinner
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Del Frisco's Grille - IrvinePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Irvine
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4.5
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Sijia
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This is one of my favorite places to go. Absolutely my favorite restaurant at Irvine spectrum. The foods here never disappoint. The ambience is unique and tasteful.
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CUCINA enoteca - IrvinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Irvine
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4.6
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HelenaVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The BEST part of our evening was Logan taking care of us! Like always we loved the meatball appetizer & bolognese to share. I loved my grilled branzino, my son loved the chicken parm & my daughter loved her short ribs. Only downside was the scallops were a little fishy. Overall a great experience!
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North Italia – IrvinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Irvine
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4.5
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mike
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
Wonderful staff, good food! Great ambience. Totally enjoyed the experience.
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Bosscat Kitchen & LibationsPrice: Expensive• American• Irvine
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4.7

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76 restaurants available nearby

1. Habana- Irvine Spectrum

2. North Italia – Irvine

3. Del Frisco's Grille - Irvine

4. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

5. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

6. Puesto Los Olivos

7. Il Fornaio - Irvine

8. The Goldfinch

9. Capital Seafood - Irvine Spectrum

10. Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine

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