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The Goldfinch, Irvine, CA

The Goldfinch

4.7
4.7
245 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
California Cuisine and an extensive Beverage and Craft Cocktail program while focusing on only the best and freshest quality ingredients.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 245 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Goldfinch offers a "beautifully decorated" environment with a sophisticated and airy ambiance. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious food," including standout dishes like calamari appetizers and pho burgers. The restaurant is noted for its "fantastic date night" atmosphere and accommodating staff, making it a top choice for dining.

245 Reviews
  1. Naman

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance & very pleasant dining experience overall! Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Food is descent. Slightly on the overpriced side. Parking is easy with the large parking structure right next door. Will definitely come back.

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  2. Kayla

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience - loved having girls night there. Colin and Stephanie were amazing!

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  3. Daphna

    VIP

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a great experience overall. The short ribs were so good, just needed some more mashed potatoes and veggies. We also order the artichokes with goat cheese as an appetizer- that was kind of disappointing. Barely anything for $17 and definitely not even sauce. The other dish we ordered was seasonal- the burrata bolognese. The sauce needed a lot of work, it was very watery and didn’t have a lot of taste. The pasta was fresh but overcooked. Our waiter was GG and he was so awesome! Five stars to him. It was pretty loud in there for a Tuesday night.

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  4. TiffanyT

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was such a lovely amazing experience food and service were both on point. Went here for my gfs birthday was truly impressed!

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  5. Kristi

    VIP

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, delicious food, attentive server

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  6. Maria

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, server was fun and respectful as well as professional. Cant wait to celebrate my birthday there.

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  7. ferial

    VIP

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location nice ambiance needs some chill music

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  8. Liza

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time at the restaurant and I was impressed! It’s beautifully decorated with very sophisticated decor, open and airy area. The staff were attentive and friendly, knowledgeable waitress, delicious calamari appetizers, excellent pho burger with crisp French fries perfectly portioned.

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  9. Brie

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was such a nice brunch. Thanks to Ben for the excellent service and top-tier vibe. Also I forget the hostess’ name but she grabbed us her favorite spot outside by the fire. Top marks. Service and food really made our day! Really classy and modern offering and the decor and ambiance was next level.

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  10. Maple

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The reception greet us right away after we checked in. Ben was our server. He’s excellent and we loved his sense of humor. The service was awesome. The food was good and we loved the decor and the ambiance.

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The Goldfinch is rated 4.7 stars by 245 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for The Goldfinch

2000 Main St suite 200, Irvine, CA 92614-7202

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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