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A photo of King's Fish House - Laguna Hills restaurant
1. King's Fish House - Laguna Hills
4.7
Exceptional(4876)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch
Booked 56 times today
Established in 1997, King’s Fish House is Laguna Hills’ choice for seafood. Located near the Laguna Hills Mall, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.
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2. Javier's Irvine Spectrum
4.6
Exceptional(81)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Irvine
Booked 127 times today
Javier's Irvine Spectrum serves original Mexican cuisine. Opened in 2004 and located close to the 405 and 5 freeways, the restaurant offers numerous entrees and combo meals. Javier's Irvine Spectrum selects and serves only the freshest ingredients, including sustainable and in-season seafood, natural chicken and center-cut #1 prime Angus beef. Every dish is prepared fresh to order, and guests may sit in the spacious main dining room, on the intimate patio, at the bar or in a private dining area.The dining room is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m. Javier's Irvine Spectrum's full bar is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Reservations are accepted.
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3. Habana- Irvine Spectrum
4.5
Awesome(4694)
Price: Expensive
• Cuban • Irvine
Booked 144 times today
Originally opened in 1995, Habana has become an Orange County staple, offering the coastal community a Cuban-Inspired experience through its authentic cuisine and cocktail program. Spanning 20 years as a favorite culinary destination, Habana lends itself perfectly for date night, celebrations and simple moments that have created memories for many.
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4. Fogo de Chao - Irvine Spectrum
4.1
Excellent(2301)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Irvine
Booked 112 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
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5. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine
4.6
Exceptional(2731)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Irvine
Booked 77 times today
CUCINA enoteca is centrally located in the Irvine Spectrum! Owner Tracy Borkum's flair for combining great ambience, award-winning cuisine and unparalleled service are once again starring components in this latest Urban Kitchen Group creation. Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarmiento bring their artistry to the table as guests enjoy an open kitchen. The menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Along with a diverse selection of wines by the glass, guests may visit the restaurant's retail area to select from over 200 bottles for dinner (corkage fee of $10 applies) or purchase wine to go. The energetic space features contemporary elements and vintage artifacts creating the feel of a modern Italian kitchen combined with the comfort of an old rustic farmhouse.
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6. Puesto Los Olivos
4.6
Exceptional(1779)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • Irvine
Booked 41 times today
Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.
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7. Little Sister - Irvine
4.5
Awesome(1231)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Irvine
Booked 61 times today
East-Meets-West dishes that inspire and evoke a feeling of being welcomed into Chef Vuong's home. Little Sister's menu showcases Chef Tin's take on one of the more interesting and 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 and progressively evolving, reflecting inspiration and the seasons. Chef Tin curates the restaurant's wine and beverage program with a focus on intriguing labels, both domestically and from around the world.
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8. P.F. Chang's - Irvine Spectrum
4.0
Excellent(238)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Irvine
Booked 4 times today
P.F. Chang's is a restaurant concept that honors the 2,000-year-old Asian tradition of wok cooking and believes in making food from scratch every day in every restaurant. With a Farm to Wok™ food philosophy at its core, P.F. Chang's chefs hand-roll dim sum, hand chop and slice all vegetables and meats, handcraft every sauce and wok-cook each recipe, every day in every restaurant using wholesome, fresh ingredients. With roots in Chinese cooking, the culinary landscape at P.F. Chang's now stretches across Asia with diverse, culturally inspired recipes including hand-rolled sushi, Vietnamese-style soups and bowls, traditional Chinese dim sum, wok-fired chicken and beef entrées, and family style noodles and rice. All made from scratch every day.
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9. Del Frisco's Grille - Irvine
4.5
Awesome(2284)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Irvine
Booked 33 times today
Del Frisco's Grille is a modern and stylish spin on the classic bar and grill, drawing inspiration from bold flavors and market-fresh ingredients. Our menu is a tempting mix of prime steaks, fresh seafood and twists on American comfort cuisine.
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10. Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.Cook
4.8
Exceptional(2876)
Price: Moderate
• American • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch
Booked 24 times today
Welcome to Ironwood, Cellar. Craft. Cook. located in Laguna Hills. Our menu features seasonal ingredients of the highest quality and are prepared daily from scratch. Menu selections include exceptional meats, flavorful seafood, handpicked produce from our garden, and diverse beverage selections. We have over 25 wines by the glass, 10 craft beers, and a full bar featuring a wide variety of craft cocktails.

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  • Gail
    Orange County •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    My husband always takes me to Kings for my birthday dinner (as well as other times) because we love the freshness of the fish and the great service. My favorite is scallops so I almost always order those. They were superb, of course!
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    King's Fish House - Laguna HillsPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch
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    4.7
  • ryanVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Overall, it was great. This is always a good restaurant where you can count on good food but if you see someone walking in with a walker that is obviously in their 80s why would you seek them at a table where they have to walk up steps?
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    Javier's Irvine SpectrumPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Irvine
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    4.6
  • SanazVIP
    Los Angeles •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We love Fogo De Chão’ we get their churasco choice! High quality steak and great salad Bar!
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    Fogo de Chao - Irvine SpectrumPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Irvine
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    4.1
  • SKYE
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 28 Dec 2024
    Overall it’s a great value. The service,food, and ambiance justify the price of the food. I feel like that’s rare these days. The restaurant is beautiful. staff is on it and super nice. I wish I could Remeber our servers name so I could shout him out but I came on 12/27 7:30 and sat in a red booth. Maybe I’m weird but I love a nice restroom at a restaurant. This one is very clean and pretty. The thick napkin hand towels are luxe. Food came out fast. The after dinner coffees were amazing. The same price as a boutique coffee shop but actually good! My one critique- Although I enjoyed the playlist, I’m not a fan of loud music in an intimate setting. The base was extreme and felt like it was rattling the table.
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    Habana- Irvine SpectrumPrice: Expensive• Cuban• Irvine
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    4.5
  • Sijia
    Orange County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 25 Dec 2024
    This is one of my favorite places to go. Absolutely my favorite restaurant at Irvine spectrum. The foods here never disappoint. The ambience is unique and tasteful.
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    CUCINA enoteca - IrvinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Irvine
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    4.6

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