La Cave Steakhouse

4.8

1176 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

1695 Irvine Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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2 people

29 Apr 2025

April 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Delicious, juicy grilled steaks, Australian Cold Water Lobster, Giant Crab Legs dipped in butter, Fresh Halibut and Swordfish await you at this hip 1960’s retro underground steakhouse. Voted a top 10 privately owned steakhouse in Southern California by Channel 9 “On The Town”!

Best martini’s in the OC according to OC Weekly and a great drink and fine wine selection are available for you! The late evening provides dancing and lounging in the famous Underground Lounge. Do not miss a 62-year piece of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa History! We specialize in small parties and groups. Walk-ins always welcome. Visit our website at www.lacaverestaurant.com

Gratuity is included on all parties of 6 or more!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 646-7944
Website
http://www.lacaverestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Roberto Orozco
Private party facilities
Please email LaCaveRestaurant@gmail.com for any private inquiries.

Location
1695 Irvine Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Area
Costa Mesa
Cross Street
East 17th St.
Parking details
Private Parking
Entertainment
La Cave features live entertainment Friday's and Saturday's from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Comedy Nights once a month on Thursday. For more information please visit our website at lacaverestaurant.com.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,176 people are saying

La Cave Steakhouse 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Steakhouse
North Orange County
Best Ambience
North Orange County
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Cave Steakhouse offers a "unique and memorable" ambiance with "impeccable" service that elevates dining experiences. Guests rave about the "delicious" steaks, seafood, and classic cocktails, complemented by live music for a nostalgic atmosphere. Perfect for "special occasions," La Cave consistently delivers high-quality food and "friendly" service, making it a cherished local gem.

1,176 Reviews

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Matthew
Orange County3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sure! Here's a polished 4-star review based on what you shared: Went to La Cave Restaurant to celebrate my birthday and had a great evening overall. The ambiance was unique and memorable, and while the meal was good, it didn’t quite reach perfection. That said, the service more than made up for it—absolutely impeccable. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the experience feel special. Would definitely recommend for a nice night out.
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Michele VIP
Orange County47 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It had been many years since our last visit but we celebrated our Anniversary there Fri. night only to find sometimes revisiting your past DOES work out! From start to finish a perfect, unique location for a special occasion! EXCELLENT!
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rich VIP
Orange County6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I’ve been hearing about this place for years, for some reason it never seems to hit the radar we decided to go check it out and it did not disappoint. Everything as it had been described. Old School Steak House right in our own backyard here in Orange County awesome something you would expect to see tucked away up in Los Angeles
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Robert VIP
Orange County13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Drinks, food and service were great. The noise level was very loud. Diners were competing with the live music to be heard so the noise level kept going up and up u til you just give up and nod.
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Jim
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All was good. Service and food were great. Nice ambiance. I recommend La Cave.
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Stacey VIP
Orange County20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pear martinis and bartender service exceptional. Thank you 😊
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Liza
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great night as usual! Crab legs were delicious and meaty, the filet was wonderful, and I highly recommend the espresso martini. We sat by the bar and enjoyed the performer. Great music, great place! Great service!
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Steve
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most consistent steak house I’ve ever been too. Absolutely one of the best tasting steaks out there
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Bryan
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing. Music was so good. Had the lobster and it was delicious!
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Guest VIP
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
perfect date night 👌 live music steak was tender variety of wines
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FAQs

La Cave Steakhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 646-7944.

La Cave Steakhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 1176 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

29 Apr 2025

April 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 17 times today

1695 Irvine Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Additional information

Cross Street
East 17th St.
Area
Costa Mesa
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Roberto Orozco
Entertainment
La Cave features live entertainment Friday's and Saturday's from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Comedy Nights once a month on Thursday. For more information please visit our website at lacaverestaurant.com.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lacaverestaurant.com/
Phone number
(949) 646-7944
Private party facilities
Please email LaCaveRestaurant@gmail.com for any private inquiries.

La Cave Steakhouse

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Popular dishes

Halibut

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Cocktail

Menu

Appetizers

New York Strip Bites

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Cocktail

Sauteed Mushrooms

Dinners

9 oz. Filet Mignon

Medallions of Filet

11 oz. New York Strip

16 oz. Boneless Ribeye

24 oz. Porterhouse

Prime Rib (Saturday Only)

Halibut

Swordfish

Shrimp Dinner (Six)

Alaskan King Crab Legs

Australian Lobster Tail

Teriyaki Chicken Breast

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What 1,176 people are saying

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