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Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine, Irvine, CA

Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine

4.4
4.4
3295 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 453-1144
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christian Orozco
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or hosting a business meeting, we have the space for you. From menus to decor, we are happy to customize every detail to fit your needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Cross street
    Pacifica
  • Parking details
    Free parking structures in the center. Free parking during the weekends at Building 100 Parking structure.
  • Public transit
    Route D on the Irvine Shuttle
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Create a New Tradition- Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us Sundays from 11-2PM to experience our new brunch menu! Explore creative new à la carte entrées like our charcuterie board-inspired DIY Avocado Toast. For meatlovers our new Hangover Burger will delight — or go classic with our new Grill Benedict. No brunch is complete without refreshing cocktails and we’re serving them up by the glass or by the pitcher. Try our new Sangria or Blackberry Margarita Pitchers, or enjoy DIY Mimosas featuring a bottle of bubbly plus juices for the whole table.
    Create a New Tradition- Sunday Brunch Photo

What 3,295 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paul Martin's American Grill in Irvine offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with attentive service and "great food" options. The BBQ ribs and lobster roll are standout dishes. Patrons appreciate the "friendly and prompt service" and "nice atmosphere," making it an ideal spot for celebrations. The wine and cocktail selections receive high praise, enhancing the dining experience.

3,296 Reviews
  1. Mike

    VIP

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our second visit to a Paul Martin's restaurant, and it will certainly be our last. The most significant issue was the steak quality, which did not justify the high prices. We ordered the filet mignon, and it neither looked nor tasted like one. I understand it was Valentine's Day, but our server seemed overly rushed, making us feel hurried as well. We ordered our steaks medium well but received them medium instead, necessitating another round of grilling. When the steaks were returned, I noticed a piece I had cut off to show the server was missing. After sending them back again, we finally received two steaks that were close to medium well, but still not quite right. When the bill arrived, it included charges for two additional drinks and a third steak we didn't order. Upon complaining, the server insisted we had ordered four drinks. To be fair, she offered us a complimentary dessert, so we chose the crème brûlée. Unfortunately, it was a disappointment as well. It lacked the usual crusty top layer and had a grainy texture, far from a quality crème brûlée. Overall, it was a disappointing experience.

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  2. Charleen

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was overpriced and food was just ok. Ordered the Filet Oscar and it came out with a crab cake. The seafood platter definitely needs work. Never had poke on top of guacamole. Food quality definitely went down.

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  3. Kevin

    VIP

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a nice place!! This place is one of nicest restaurant in Orange County. Everything was awesome, the service, the food, and the ambiance. The noise level in this restaurant is much better than most restaurants even when they are busy. Such a great experience!!

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  4. Ann

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I like the options they have beyond steak and seafood. Service was exceptional!

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  5. Guy

    VIP

    Orange County

    54 reviews

    3.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I took my Honey to Paul Martin's Grill for Valentine's Day lunch. They were advertising a special Valentine's Day menu. We decided to get the seafood platter for two to share, a bottle of champagne and we each got a dinner salad.. Our salads were somewhat simple but tasty with mixed greens, a few tomatoes, two slices of avocado some sliced red unions and cucumbers with a nice light vinaigrette dressing. Then the seafood platter came. We were very disappointed... the price was $59 and it contained six shrimp, four oysters, one small king crab claw cut in half and about a half cup of poke on guacamole. It all was very fresh and tasted great but we thought that there should have been much more for the price.

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  6. jack

    VIP

    Hawaii

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service Crab cake was bland Needed more seasoning

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  7. Peter

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It took a long time for the drinks to come out but the food was pretty nice

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  8. Randy

    Los Angeles

    80 reviews

    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried the new teriyaki salmon as recommended by our server Ryan B. It was fabulous and a new favorite! Great addition to the menu.

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  9. Eric

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place consistently serves great food with impeccable service. Had a nice evening celebrating mom’s birthday. A bit price but the quality justifies it. I’ve gotta mention, a competitor in the Spectrum (starts with B) is the opposite with terrible service and mediocre food. So choose Paul Martin hands down.

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  10. Mary

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable, once our meal was delivered we wanted a side of mayonnaise. It was brought to the table within 30 seconds. The food was delicious. Two people at our table decided to split a burger and fries. They delivered it already split so we didn’t have to do it at the table. What a nice Feature. 

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FAQs

Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 453-1144.

Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine is rated 4.4 stars by 3295 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine

534 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pacifica
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking structures in the center. Free parking during the weekends at Building 100 Parking structure.
  • Public transit
    Route D on the Irvine Shuttle
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christian Orozco
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 453-1144
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or hosting a business meeting, we have the space for you. From menus to decor, we are happy to customize every detail to fit your needs.
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