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1. Little Sister - Irvine
4.6
Exceptional(1264)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Irvine
Booked 38 times today
East-Meets-West dishes inspired by the 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 evolving, reflecting both new inspiration and changing of the seasons. Our restaurant carefully curates spirits, wines, and beverages focusing on interesting flavors and pairings. We hope you'll dine with us soon.
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2. Hacienda on the Lake
4.4
Awesome(147)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Booked 6 times today
Hacienda on the Lake offers festive Mexican cuisine in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. With its location right on Lake Mission Viejo, it has spectacular views that can be enjoyed from the outdoor seating area and an extensive menu that features appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, grilled entrees and chef specials.Cinco De Mayo, Mothers Day and Fathers Day we only offer a Limited Menu.Catering services make it easy and convenient to plan business functions, birthday parties or other special occasions.
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3. Capital Seafood - Irvine Spectrum
4.0
Excellent(642)
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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4. Mangia Bene Cucina
4.7
Exceptional(695)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
Booked 8 times today
Located in beautiful Laguna Niguel, CA, Mangia Bene Cucina has been an Orange County landmark since 1991. Our mission is to provide our guests with the best and most memorable dining experience. From our upbeat and vibrant staff, to our original and delicious Italian dishes.We have a passion for Italian cuisine and with over 25 years of restaurant experience, we are sure to provide you with what we like to call, The Fresh Italian Food Experience.From serving you daily for lunch and dinner to catering your parties and special events, we welcome your family to our family restaurant.
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5. Dave & Buster's - Irvine
4.0
Excellent(138)
Price: Moderate
• American • Irvine
Booked 7 times today
Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.
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6. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano
4.7
Exceptional(364)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 22 times today
Voted 2024 San Juan Capistrano Business of the Year!Winner of multiple Best of San Juan Awards including best restaurant, best dinner, best lunch, best ambiance, best wine and many more. Rancho Capistrano Winery has become the must go destination for locals and visitors alike. In addition to producing over 40 different wines from the finest grape growing regions in the West, we are known for our award-winning signature dishes that blend perfectly with our wines. Our grapes are sourced from different premier wine regions, including Paso Robles, Lodi, Northern California and Washington. Rancho Capistrano Winery has proudly grown to be the largest winery in Orange County,
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7. Bricco Cucina and Wine Bar
4.8
Exceptional(79)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
Booked 5 times today
Owners Jordan and Creig Mullikin love to eat delicious food, drink great wine and be treated like family. They want every bite, every sip, every visit to be delicious and a treat. Our goal is to serve you fresh, homemade, and thoughtful dishes focused on our family's heritage and our customers' needs to make everyone feel like family at our neighborhood spot which sports a modern yet vintage vibe. We have a large outdoor patio that is both heated and covered. One of the more popular things here at Bricco is our live music Friday's and Saturday's with very talented singers and performers.
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8. Ciao Pasta
4.8
Exceptional(1289)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 13 times today
Ciao Pasta offers the most authentic flavors of southern Italy in a historic setting reminiscent of the old world. Located in the heart of San Juan Capistrano, we take pride in bringing the rich flavors and traditions of Italy right to your table. Our menu features a delightful array of dishes, from handmade pasta and artisanal pizzas to fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables, all crafted with the finest ingredients.At Ciao Pasta, we believe that great food is best enjoyed in good company. Our cozy atmosphere is perfect for family gatherings, romantic dinners, or casual nights out with friends. With a selection of carefully curated wines and house-made desserts, we invite you to indulge in the taste of Italy.Happy hour at Ciao Pasta includes discounted house wine and beer, where guests are free to indulge in the beverages as they share affordable appetizers and select entrees. Join us for a culinary journey that celebrates the passion and culture of Italian dining. Buon Appetito!
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9. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Irvine
4.5
Awesome(234)
Price: Moderate
• American • Irvine
Booked 19 times today
Time counts at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we’ve continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ’s a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ’s to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back.We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we’ve put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better.So in many ways we haven’t just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it’s because of them we’re continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts.Welcome to BJ’s, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.
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10. Mosaic Bar & Grille
4.7
Exceptional(20)
Price: Expensive
• American • Laguna Beach
Booked 8 times today
Located at the oceanfront resort, Montage Laguna Beach, Mosaic Bar and Grille is the perfect spot to enjoy panoramic ocean views and al fresco dining. Located near the Mosaic Pool, Chef Miguel Ruiz offers California-inspired beach fare with choices of salads, grilled sandwiches, and daily fresh seafood.

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  • AidaC
    California Central Coast •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food were delicious! Service was great and the place is clean.
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    Little Sister - IrvinePrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Irvine
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    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Fast service and very helpful. Clean and brought a birthday dessert for my daughter.
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    Mangia Bene CucinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
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    4.7
  • Joe
    Orange County •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Mar 2, 2025
    No Happy Ending 😞Service was wonderful by Maria & Oscar who assisted with finding flowers and saving special table by the water for a special date. However, unfortunately the waiter didn’t seem to want to be there or just didn’t care. He was was clearly watching us but no water, no offer for expensive drink re-orders, the bill could have been doubled. ( I needed drinks for the lady 😉) No checking on us, and no desert! Said you were closing. It was around 7pm. I finally had to insist. He wasn’t too happy about that. My lady loves this place and patronizes very often. She was very unhappy & apologetic for waiters service. The food was great! Sea food enchiladas. Sat night 3/1 5pm.
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    Hacienda on the LakePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
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    4.4
  • Alejandro
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 9, 2025
    Great choice to watch the big game with friends and family with tons of entertainment with good food and drinks.
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    Dave & Buster's - IrvinePrice: Moderate• American• Irvine
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    4
  • VereniceVIP
    Los Angeles •28 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Mar 11, 2024
    Food was great - service everyone seemed to be to busy to acknowledge us or have time to bring us water or take our order. 15-17 mins after being seated and trying to flag someone done did our order get taken. The food did come in a reasonable time and it was hot. So that was good! The place was not busy so I can’t use that as an excuse for the delay or lack of attention
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    Capital Seafood - Irvine SpectrumPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Irvine
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    4

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