YNK

4.7

82 Reviews

$31 to $50

Speakeasy

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2 people

Feb 27, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Charming
Neighborhood gem

YNK, a speakeasy that guides you on a cocktail journey through various global regions, eras and fanciful interpretations of an ever changing cocktail experience, where You.Never.Know where the journey will lead you to next.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Speakeasy
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(949) 553-0100
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
18000 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612-1004
Neighborhood
Irvine
Parking details
Self Parking will be validated up to 3 hours
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 82 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Innovative
Orange County
Lively
South Orange County
Innovative
South Orange County
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

YNK, a hidden gem inside the Irvine Marriott, offers a "calm environment" and "elegant decor". Guests rave about the "phenomenal energy" of the mixologists and the "excellent drinks". With "great service", this intimate bar impresses with its "amazing cocktails" and "lovely ambience", perfect for a delightful evening out.

82 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was a very Calm environment with the decor very elegant as well. The Drinks were excellent would definitely come again
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Graciela
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious ambience was 10/10 would go back , lovely expirenece great service
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Taleah
VIP
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was one for the books. Not only were the drinks amazing & the theme, but the ambience and energy of the mixologist was phenomenal. We were able to get a same day reservation and it was the greatest ending to our night. Definitely will return.
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Francisco
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and the ambiance was perfect. We had their cold chocolate which was a popular drink that night and it was spot on. We also had a smoked old fashioned which was really good. Overall this is an excellent choice for a date night.
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Branden
VIP
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A surprising great place inside the lobby of the Irvine Marriott. A little hard to find since it’s behind the restaurant
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Savanna
VIP
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by YNK. We decided to look for new places to grab a good drink since our regular spot changed their staff and drink menu. YNK completely blew my expectations out of the water. I ordered the Smoke & Mirrors 3 times! Will be back. Shout out to Ben and Sean for being so friendly and pleasant to be around.
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Michelle
Orange County
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A really lovely experience. A hidden gem in a place as sanitized as Irvine. Have been here several times in my time in OC and had to make sure to go back one last time. Great vibes and lovely bar service. These guys really know their craft.
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Simon
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great service from Ben! drinks are too expensive :O
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Josh
VIP
Orange County
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A charming, delightful delicious diamond among diamonds this intimate cozy gem of a restaurant has house drinks that are smoking with presentation;
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Benjamin is amazing and a delight! The way he is able to juggle the entire speakeasy and the full bar on the outside was impressive.
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FAQs

YNK is rated 4.7 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 27, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

18000 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612-1004

Additional information

Neighborhood
Irvine
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Speakeasy
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Self Parking will be validated up to 3 hours
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
(949) 553-0100

YNK

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What 82 people are saying

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