Mouthwatering Beer, Wine & Spirits in Irvine

King Chang - Buena Park

★★★★★ 4.8 (761) • $$$

"First time at King Chang, and I can see why my Korean girlfriend loves this place. The lively ambiance, upbeat music, and attentive staff were definite highlights.Food: * Banchan: Great variety--Japchae noodles, broccoli, candied peanuts, fish jerky, salad, and bean sprouts were all solid. The kimchi, however, was pale and bland. * Couple Combo: My boyfriend and his daughter, who lived in Seoul for years and is quite picky, loved the pork belly but found the Galbi a bit too sweet. The soybean paste stew was good but not the best she's had. * Seafood Pancake: Our favorite! Packed with seafood and perfectly crispy--if you love pancakes, this is a must-order. * Spicy Octopus Rice in Hot Stone Pot: Absolutely delicious! I wished for more octopus and less rice, but it was so good I happily took leftovers home. * Buckwheat Noodles in Chilled Broth: Served mid-meal, though it felt more like a dessert. It was okay but not something I'd reorder. * Corn Cheese: Simply delicious.Overall, we had an amazing experience. There's a reason this spot is a favorite among K-pop and K-drama stars. Just a heads-up--you will leave smelling like KBBQ, so come prepared!"

Zinc Cafe & Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (809) • $$

"Before the transition of ownership I loved the food, especially their egg salad sandwiches. It's obvious that the original owners didn't share the sandwich recipe. I support small businesses so I'll say no more. I wish thm loads of success. It's a great local place to meet up with friends and family. The service is great and what could be nicer than sitting in their lovely patio to soak up the Laguna vibe."

DAI Sushi

★★★★★ 4.6 (317) • $$

"The restaurant is slightly dim inside but I personally thought it had a nice and cozy ambience . They are currently having a a 50% off sushi and so we took advantage of the deal and tried a few items. We ordered Sashimi Salad, blue fin tuna , yellowtail sushi's , octopus sushi, salmon avocado roll, bake salmon rolls, truffle salmon, sunset rolls, sushi seeing that it came out quick and was so melt in your mouth delicious.The fish here is incredibly fresh , The prices were great compared to other nearby sushi places . Customer service should pay attention more to the clients!"

India Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (296) • $$

"Ordered delivery for my first try and all I can say is WOW! I love that you can order medium+ for heat. Chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, rice, raita and a mango lassi. All really tasty. Chicken was fork tender, loaded with so much depth and good heat. Naan was the weakest part for me, not quite fresh, more like a day old. After 3 years trying to find good Indian, food, I may have found my go-to finally."

Carmelita’s - Dana Point

★★★★☆ 4.3 (305) • $$

"Location was amazing! Service was amazing!! Food was amazing!!!I had a party of fourteen last night. We were visiting my Godmother, who lives in nearby Laguna Niguel. We took up more than half of the tables inside the restaurant. This is what I had:La Tampiquena - Grilled Skirt Steak, served with two Cheese Enchiladas with red sauce and Guacamole Simply Amazing!Diet Coke - Tiny, expensive bottle. Go here if you haven't yet. I'll be back."

Lombardy's Market & Italian Deli

★★★★☆ 4.3 (250) • $$

"Great neighborhood deli with selected grocery products id you don't want to drive to Pavillions. Had the caprese sandwich. Yum. Super nice,chill people working there"

Sessions West Coast Deli

★★★★★ 4.5 (167) • $$

"Sessions is one of my favorite go to sandwich shops! I I normally go for the soup and sandwich combo but today was too hot for soup.(I highly suggest you try the tomato soup it's to die for!) I ordered the meddock melee on gluten free flat bread and it was amazing! I like how they wrapped the sandwich with the flat bread. It was a lot less messy than usual."

Palm Market & Deli

★★★★★ 4.9 (128) • $$

"I met one of the owners and she was absolutely adorable! I got a sandwich from the deli and it was amazing! The market has so many great convenient options, including healthy options for on the go!!!! Plus, they make their own fruit and protein smoothies! You have to check this local gem out!"

Village Market

★★★★☆ 3.9 (174) • $$

"They made me the most delicious veggie vegan sandwich. Friendly staff and great food."

Ocean Heart Market and Deli

★★★★★ 4.6 (102) • $

"Best sandwiches in Orange County! I get the turkey on sourdough with chipotle mayo. Nice deli staff and great chip options."

Sushi Hama

★★★★★ 4.7 (81) • $$$

"I visited this restaurant this past weekend with my cousin as we were craving sushi. The staff were all very friendly and our food came pretty quickly. We ordered a few salmon rolls, and crispy rice roll. Everything was good except the crispy rice roll that was cold and super hard as if it had been sitting out for a while. It tasted old. Other than that I would definitely recommend. Location is nice where you can enjoy a walk on the pier after. Place was small and quaint and clean. Will go back again to try something different."

Dupont Centre Cafe

★★★★★ 4.7 (67) • $$

"Food, service, value. Recommended by another coworker, we came during lunch and discovered this great find. This will be added to the lunch rotation during the business week."

The Patio Marketplace at 400 Spectrum

★★★★★ 4.9 (13)

"I was very surprised at how good this place was! I ordered the special of the day which was a cheeseburger - I did not know what to expect. The bun was very soft and flavorful, and the meat and havarti cheese were delicious. Plus, the burger was loaded with avocado. Not sure what they do the catchup that comes with the fries but it had a very subtle and flavorful citrus taste to it. I highly recommend giving this place a try."

Landmark Liquor

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (23) • $

"If you are looking for liquor, especially liquor not at a typical grocery store, this is the place to go! They have everything you need.Manny, the cashier is very easy to talk to and his babies are adorable. His wife is also very nice and even gave me and my bf a plate of homemade food when we were there one time.Jimmy is a jokester and will always make you laugh.They also do have a restaurant with great Mexican food as well as Pizza and other random items. Adrian is the chef, he is super nice and always whips up something delicious. My favorite is the Carne Asada Fries... mouths droolin just thinking about them"

Minute King Liquor

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (13)

"Super friendly staff, good selection. They always have some weird shit in there like Sour Seltzers, Soda Seltzers? I always find myself spending more than I went in there for. This liquor store is like around the corner from my place so I love it."

Primo Food Store

★★★★★ 4.8 (5)

"Popped by for a last-minute NYE run and the man behind the counter was very friendly and patient."

Key Market Liquor

★★★★★ 4.5 (4) • $

"hello! I am a Brazilian and this market has it all. To Brazilian snack all the way to the drinks! I have been so lucky to find a Brazilian store so nearby!"

Greek Bistro

★★★★★ 4.8 • $$

"The 5 star reviews from fellow Yelp enthusiasts was a very good incentive for me to try a Greek Eatery with Greek food being a favorite of mine. As you can see from the menu available on-line, there are many options to consider for those choosing to stop in for a visit.For starters, it is very conveniently located just off the I5 in Laguna Hills. Parking is plentiful, depending on the time of day. I say this as there are many businesses that appear to be well frequented including several restaurants. A very good sign of how many folks visit Greek Bistro. I arrived early with only a few patrons, but it was completely packed by the time that I left. It has a family restaurant vibe with seating and tables very comfortably placed.For this occasion, I was served by Dika, who could not have been nicer or more attentive. He did a great job explaining some of the items on the menu that were particularly good options. I took one suggestion for the appetizer, Dolma, which was a good call. It was well prepared and was accompanied with Pita bread and a healthy serving of Tzatziki. The Dolma was moist and a good ratio of meat with the other ingredients. If I have one suggestion, it would be for additional spices. It was light in this area and this would have made it stand out.For my entree, I chose a combination plate that included skewers of ground beef, chicken and grilled vegetables accompanied with rice and pickled vegetables and Pita bread. All of the proteins and vegetables were cooked perfectly with a good moisture. The entire meal was served hot and presented well. As with the Dolma, while good, I found that the seasoning on the proteins were also very light. One of the reasons for selecting the ground meat was to sample their seasonings and preparation. Unfortunately, I didn't get a sense seasonings on it or the chicken. Though juicy, it wasn't something that made these proteins stand out.To close the meal, I had a sampling of the Baklava which was exceptional. It is very rare for me to have dessert, but I wanted to give it a try. This was flaky, fresh and very exceptionally prepared. If you are a Baklava fan, this won't disappoint.Overall, I thought the 4 stars was appropriate. The restaurant had a team of folks that provided very good service, prepared and presented the dishes with attention. As I mentioned, the proteins could have used some of the seasonings very pronounced in Mediterranean food. That said, it appears to be a local favorite. Enjoy!"

Carmelita's

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"Before work schedules changed this was our go to Mexican date night place. Chips and salsa are delicious, atmosphere is nice but the food every time has been delicious. Numerous times here and one day will be back!"

Alza Osteria

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"The food is outstanding! Their lasagna is exactly what the doctor ordered when I'm craving cheese and sauce. The chicken piccata is also delicious. Service couldn't be better!!! Everyone I've encountered is friendly and helpful. Even when I'm ordering takeout -- everyone is so helpful. The ambiance is comfortable. It can get loud on busy nights, particularly if there is a large group."