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Kalbi Social Club

4.7 (36)
$31 to $50
Korean
529 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Fancy
Update - Online reservations are accepted Sunday to Thursday 11:30am to 9pm, and Friday & Saturday 11:30am to 7:30pm. Walk-ins are welcome and accepted at all times.

We are experts at Kalbi, Korean short ribs. Join the club where we believe that any time friends and family come together to share a meal, it is a special occasion. From the impeccable quality of our kalbi short ribs and the skilled preparation of every sauce, marinade, kimchi, and banchan to the moment we grill the ribs in front of you, we take pride in sharing our love of Korea’s unique food culture and creating a dining experience you can gather around and clink soju glasses to. These meals together are the moments when we make memories. These moments are for Kalbi.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Barbecue, Meat
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We are available for large group dining and private events. To inquire, please contact us at info@kalbisocialclub.com
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Cross street
    At Irvine Spectrum Mall across from Regal Cinema, next to Tender Greens.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Free Parking Available at Irvine Spectrum Mall
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 36 people are saying

Kalbi Social Club reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kalbi Social Club offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the attentive staff who cook meals tableside, ensuring a delightful Korean BBQ experience. While some mention minor seating delays and pricing, the "great ambiance" and "high-quality meats" make it a must-try for special occasions.
36 Reviews
  1. Jay (Nathanael)

    Orange County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Honestly not terrible, had higher expectations on some of the things for the price, but I will say it is filling if you do order some sides and rice. The side dishes were different than at other places and also had some classics!

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  2. Peter

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and family were extremely satisfied with their experience at kalbi social club. The food was excellent, the staff were very friendly and attentive. The staff cooked the food perfectly. The desert at the end was a great way to end the experience.

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  3. David

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servers were excellent! Very friendly and informative. They make the entire dining experience truly wonderful. The food itself was excellent too. It was carefully prepared and cooked at our table. Again, this is where the servers come in...adding to the whole fantastic time! Thank you all!!@

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  4. Marina

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience overall. Went there for husband’s bday. All had a great time. Food was delicious and service was excellent.

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  5. Tarrnie

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening, amazing food, and fantastic service! We’ll be back.

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  6. Cherry VIP

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food! Everything was delicious! We ordered the Combination C for five people and everyone was full! Our server, Jojo, was great! Would recommend this place especially for large groups!

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  7. Allison VIP

    Orange County45 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant and very clean. Hostess was friendly and communicated when we would be seated so there was clear communication. The server was friendly and offered to answer any questions we may possibly had. We ordered the combo and two of the three meats were tough and a bit dry. One person brought out the meats and we didn't realize the server was supposed to cook it for us so maybe next time, that should be addressed ahead of time. He was quick to stop us before the meats began cooking. In addition, there were not enough water cups immediately available upon seating. The cups came roughly 15 minutes after we were seated. The shaken kimchi was fun but I wish there was an option to make it spicier. I ordered the pear juice and that was really good. Also, it was a nice touch that the restaurant added a special gift of a rose and champagne for mothers day. I want to also emphasize our server was really great and friendly and I don't want the critique about the dryness of the two meats to reflect his cooking. We would consider returning, because of convenience of location but otherwise, I would rather have korean bbq elsewhere where you get more bang for your buck.

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  8. Doug VIP

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kate was amazing! Usually these large holidays, coverage and service can me mixed and we went into that w expectations as always. Kate blew us away with her service, attention, and smile! Best of luck to her! She was great

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  9. Pichsolida

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Reserved for table at 7.15pm but was waited to be seated for 30mn, then they only left me an option to seat at the bar. Otherwise I would keep waiting until the table is ready. What’s the point of using my credit card to reserve the table when I was treated like walk in customer.

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  10. Polly VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time here. The server was nice, but the restaurant was very understaffed. It took some time to get service because one person had to manage many tables alone.

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Kalbi Social Club is rated 4.7 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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529 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618

Additional information

  • Cross street
    At Irvine Spectrum Mall across from Regal Cinema, next to Tender Greens.
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Barbecue, Meat
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Free Parking Available at Irvine Spectrum Mall
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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