Restaurants near Pretend City Children's Museum

23 restaurants available nearby

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1. Javier's Irvine Spectrum

4.6

Exceptional(47)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Irvine

Booked 140 times today

Javier's Irvine Spectrum serves original Mexican cuisine. Opened in 2004 and located close to the 405 and 5 freeways, the restaurant offers numerous entrees and combo meals. Javier's Irvine Spectrum selects and serves only the freshest ingredients, including sustainable and in-season seafood, natural chicken and center-cut #1 prime Angus beef. Every dish is prepared fresh to order, and guests may sit in the spacious main dining room, on the intimate patio, at the bar or in a private dining area.The dining room is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m. Javier's Irvine Spectrum's full bar is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Reservations are accepted.

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2. Habana- Irvine Spectrum

4.5

Awesome(4642)

Price: Expensive

• Cuban • Irvine

Booked 96 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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3. Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum

4.2

Awesome(2251)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Irvine

Booked 133 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

4. Puesto Los Olivos

4.6

Exceptional(1765)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Irvine

Booked 30 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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5. Little Sister - Irvine

4.5

Awesome(1217)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Irvine

Booked 26 times today

East-Meets-West dishes that inspire and evoke a feeling of being welcomed into Chef Vuong's home. Little Sister's menu showcases Chef Tin's take on one of the more interesting and rich collisions of food and culture that was borne out of the European colonization of Southeast Asia.Dishes blend and balance the spices and flavors of Southeast Asia with French techniques and Dutch and British colonial influences. The menu is continually and progressively evolving, reflecting inspiration and the seasons. Chef Tin curates the restaurant's wine and beverage program with a focus on intriguing labels, both domestically and from around the world.

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6. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(2717)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 48 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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7. Del Frisco's Grille - Irvine

4.5

Awesome(2262)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Irvine

Booked 37 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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8. Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine

4.5

Awesome(3247)

Price: Moderate

• American • Irvine

Booked 37 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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9. King's Fish House - Laguna Hills

4.7

Exceptional(4800)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

Booked 52 times today

Established in 1997, King’s Fish House is Laguna Hills’ choice for seafood. Located near the Laguna Hills Mall, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.

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10. Brio Italian Grille - Irvine - Spectrum Center

3.6

Very Good(1969)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 32 times today

Brio Spectrum is a premier Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in Irvine, CA serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads. If you're looking for the best holiday party venue or restaurant for Thanksgiving, Brio offers easy reservations and catering services to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Brio Spectrum is the place to eat in Irvine, CA for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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Mariavip
Orange County •20 reviews
5.0
Dined today
This is my go-to spot for tacos, ceviche, guacamole, and chips with salsa. As someone born and raised in Mexico City, this place reminds me of some of the restaurants back home. Must try.
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Puesto Los OlivosPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Irvine
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4.6
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Nicole
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I was celebrating my girlfriend‘s 40th birthday, the waiter was excellent highly recommend Tony V., he was so funny and entertaining.
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Habana- Irvine SpectrumPrice: Expensive• Cuban• Irvine
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4.5
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Gloria
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our server was very friendly and did an awesome job. The weird part of our experience was that someone had the same name, number of guests, and reservation time as us so there was some confusion. It was our table but someone from the other party almost took our table. Luckily our whole party was there and not the other group.
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Javier's Irvine SpectrumPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Irvine
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4.6
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Theresa
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It’s been a while since I’ve been here and I was pleasantly surprised they now have house-made pasta, prepared perfectly Al dente too. Squid ink pasta and short rib pasta are the go-to’s. Prior experience with their bolognese made me not want to come back because it’s really hard to mess up bolognese. I think you just have to know what to order. Italian chopped salad also another great one to try.
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CUCINA enoteca - IrvinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Irvine
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Food is always delicious and healthy. We always enjoy our experiences here .
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Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Irvine
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4.2

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Javier's Irvine Spectrum

2. Habana- Irvine Spectrum

3. Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum

4. Puesto Los Olivos

5. Little Sister - Irvine

6. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

7. Del Frisco's Grille - Irvine

8. Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine

9. King's Fish House - Laguna Hills

10. Brio Italian Grille - Irvine - Spectrum Center

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