Mouthwatering Salad in Irvine

Vibe Organic Kitchen & Juice

★★★★★ 4.6 (994) • $$

"Food and service are 5 stars all the way. The place is very clean and definitely a place I'd come to again. The ambiance was pleasing."

Urban Plates

★★★★★ 4.8 (778) • $$

"I have been to Urban Plates a few times before but not this location until recently. We had a wonderful experience here and were really impressed with the service provided by Eric. He really put in the effort to describe the food options and helped us pick which dish was best for what we were craving. He also made an effort to check on us throughout our meal.I have always enjoyed Urban Plates because the food is tasty and fresh. I recently purchased their Plate Pass which gives you 20% off every order and I have to say, it is well worth it. I think most of their dishes are reasonably priced but the discount makes them a steal! Anything with the steak is excellent and one of my favorites is the Chimichurri Steak. Yum!"

Mendocino Farms

★★★★☆ 4.3 (927) • $$

"Visited here with a friend and had a great first experience. Ordered the Peruvian steak sandwich with avocado and had one of the lemonades. The sandwich was very good, although a but hard to east with how messy the sandwich was put together. Overall, the staff were very friendly, there was no long line, and it was a tasty lunch. Deducted a star for pricing. 2 sandwiches and 2 drinks came out to around $45. Personally, pretty expensive for a small sandwich."

Al Forno Caffe

★★★★★ 4.5 (801) • $$

"Good food and knowledgeable, friendly service. We had pizza which was quite good. Asparagus appetizer was good but a little skimpy on asparagus. Big wine list. Prices are reasonable overall. Highly recommended."

Bistango

★★★★☆ 4 (996) • $$$

"Amazing! My girlfriend and I decided to come here for date night after seeing the reviews from others. It lived up to its hype. This was one of my favorite dining experiences in a long time.The restaurant is beautiful and the staff were among the most attentive I have ever seen. Our waiter must have stopped by our table at least a dozen times during our meal to refill water and offer more bread and butter.The food was exquisite. Portions are small but my girlfriend and I liked that. I got the Japanese pumpkin ravioli and she got the pan seared scallop Risotto. They were both amazing. For dessert, we got the almond pear tart and profiteroles. We loved both of those as well!The night that we went, there was live music which made the experience even more fun. We will definitely consider coming back here again for another date night in the future!"

Mendocino Farms

★★★★☆ 4.3 (829) • $$

"This is the third Medocino Farms I've been to. Located in UTC, it's quite spacious and offers a large selection of seating. I also found the staff to be friendly and approachable. I like how quickly they finish orders here. We went to the one that just opened in San Juan Capistrano and it took 50 minutes to get our Avocado Turkey Salsa Verde Sandwich to be done. Happy that we only waited around 15 minutes here."

Cortina's Orange

★★★★☆ 4.4 (788) • $$

"Yeah, it's a great sandwich.It's been years since I've been to Cortina's. I've only visited the Anaheim location, but Orange is less chaotic and we were feeling like sandwiches today so we went for it.1130 is still a solid time to visit. The food arrived quickly and we were able to find seating without an issue. The sandwiches prices have definitely gone up, but they are pretty large so it you at least get a very full meal out of them. No major complaints from the table. Overall, all the food was enjoyed. I probably have the biggest gripe-I was the only one that got a hot sandwich, the chicken marinara, and my biggest issue is that it was at best lukewarm so the temperature was just not right. Cheese wasn't melted enough. It could've used some extra time warming it up however they do it. This is not the type of sandwich you want to eat at room temperature. It still tasted good and the bread is fantastic.Now that I returned, I want to run through the menu some more and knock out some other items. But let's be honest, the real reason I'll be coming back is because of the black cherry soda, which is delicious. If you've been there, you know. Most of people seem to get it. It's definitely a thing."

Moe's Deli & Catering

★★★★★ 4.7 (630) • $$

"Review long overdue! The best sandwiches my family and I've had, great bread, and great service. Try the soups too!"

Great Mex

★★★★☆ 4.3 (731) • $

"Always a family favorite for over 20+ years Great little hole in the wall. Grandkids grew up coming here."

Inka Cantina

★★★★☆ 4.1 (757) • $$

"Food was delicious! We started with the heart antichuos which you have to eat right away, and was so good with the potato and corn. And, the calamar Frito, which was so good with the refreshing salad/salsa. Washed it all down with pisco sours, yum!The lomo saltado was very good, with tender meat, covered in flavorful sauce and plenty of fries and onions. The green sauce was spicier than most places. They ran out of bread. Staff was friendly, Def would come back!"

Barbonzai Lebanese Eatery

★★★★★ 4.7 (560) • $$

"Very well made Lebanese food. In an area with so many "Mediterranean cuisine" spots, Barbonzai does their menu well. Falafel wraps are good Chicken bowl was great If you ask, they can make cheese and zaatar flatbread (it's just not listed on the menu)."

Stoney's Pizza

★★★★★ 4.5 (561) • $

"Fast service and delicious pizza! Can customize the pizzas :) would come back. I recommend this spot for any pizza lovers"

Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop

★★★★☆ 4.1 (643) • $$

"I needed something quick for lunch and I'm so happy to have found Mr.Pickles!I got the mini Big Jake on Dutch crunch and it was amazing! The mini was enough food for me (to not get sleepy at work) and a great price. They were super nice and included a free cookie :)Walking in at 12:15pm on a friday there was a lunch line but nothing too bad. I believe there were some tables towards the back if you wanted to eat there. I ordered online to be in and out and it was ready at the time I pickedJoin their rewards program, you get a free mini after your first $5 purchase!"

Boudin SF

★★★★☆ 3.7 (751) • $$

"First time coming to this location. Ordered the half Turkey avocado sandwich and clam chowder soup. Both were delicious. Love how soft their breads are and it's baked fresh daily. Service was good. Will be back again soon. Parking lot is shared with Charles Schwab and Marriott Residence Inn. You can order at the front or use the kiosk."

Esther's Place

★★★★★ 4.7 (465) • $

"I work at a school in Westminster, and I am always looking for different local businesses to try. When lunchtime approaches, my coworker and I are often stumped when deciding what to try. She mentioned Esther's Place as she had eaten there a few times with another colleague. I am always up for a good sandwich, so we agreed on this restaurant for lunch.My coworker picked up the food and brought it back. She mentioned to the owner that I had not yet eaten at this place. The owner was so sweet and gave a complimentary cup of soup since I was a brand new customer. Gotta love small businesses who show appreciation for new patrons!I had the chicken salad on wheat bread, and a vegetable soup which was perfectly hot on this cool, crispy day. The vegetable soup was flavorful and I did not feel like I was missing a protein. It had potatoes, celery, and carrots, perfectly cooked. Broth was tasty, would definitely purchase this in the future. The chicken salad was fresh and light, not lost in mayonnaise. The bread was fresh as well, and the vegetables offered a nice crunch to the sandwich.Esther's Place uses quality ingredients to deliver a quality dining experience. Will definitely be adding this spot to our lunchtime rotation. Thank you!"

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (878) • $$

"Our kids loved dining at Olive Garden when we lived in Lynnwood, WA. After moving to Irvine, CA, we go there regularly for the lunch special. The Irvine location is the best one in Orange County. The service is consistently excellent, making each visit a pleasant experience.Our kids enjoy the kids' menu and love dipping the signature breadsticks into the Zuppa Toscana and Chicken Gnocchi soups. They always say it's so tasty.I highly recommend it for a delightful family meal!"

Second Reef Deli

★★★★★ 4.6 (461) • $$

"When you're in the mood for a an awesome sammich, Second Reef Deli should definitely be on the list. Having been here now a couple times, it's quickly becoming my go-to when I have a sandwich craving to fill! My favorites are the pastrami sandwiches, both the grinder and the Ruben. The bread is always toasted perfectly, the pastrami super yummy and the balance of all the ingredients is perfect, never too much bread, or too much meat or too much fluff. The service is always great. My last visit an older gentleman was there with (I believe) his wife, and while I was waiting he walked around giving waiting patrons a bag of chips and and said "here's a bag of chips while you wait!" Now how awesome is that! I've had a few different sandwiches now and have not been disappointed. Great food, great service and a great price, what's not to love!"

Vibe Organic Kitchen & Juice

★★★★★ 4.6 (445) • $$

"I stopped by tonight for the first time.I ordered the recommended, most popular bowl (not realizing it had big, thick pieces of tofu). I didn't like the bowl but ate the beans and avocado. The service wasn't a super friendly vibe either. It was clean and bright. I would probably stop by for a juice, but will skip the bowls moving forward. Not my jam."

Fresh Brothers - Irvine Harvard Place

★★★★☆ 4.1 (545) • $$

"I was down in the Irvine area staying at the Hyatt Pl., John Wayne airport and I was looking for a pizza. I found fresh Brothers on YELP and ordered quickly thru the APP! it came really quick. I had called to confirm they got my order right and the pizza came before I knew it and everyone really enjoyed it, they have excellent service and I asked him to leave it at my door and sure enough they left it right at my door. I can't speak on the ambience, but it sounded like the place was chill when I called! I can honestly say that I would recommend this pizza!"

Modo Mio Rustic Italian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (568) • $$

"I really enjoyed my experience at this restaurant! Would definitely come back. This restaurant is located in a small shopping center (other stores include Banana Republic, Williams Sonoma, and Fetneh Blake Concept, as well as many other eateries). It is within walking distance of Crystal Cove State Park. There is a pretty big parking lot but parking can be tough to find in the evening. My party of two arrived around 6:30 PM on a Saturday and we were immediately seated. You can also make a reservation if you want to be safe.The ambiance is fancy but not too fancy, which I thought was perfect. Service was good. Our waiter was friendly and attentive and provided great recommendations. Food was served very quickly. We were started off with complimentary bread and mushrooms. Before we were able to finish that, our dishes started to come out.For an appetizer, we got an apple and candied walnut salad (I don't know the name because it was recommended by our waiter). The kitchen was able to serve the salad on two plates so that my friend and I could share the salad. The kitchen was very, very generous with the candied walnuts. Perhaps a little too generous as the walnuts made up almost half of the salad, but I appreciate that they didn't skimp on it. The capellini checa, which was also recommended by our waiter, was sooo good and well-flavored. I highly recommend it! We added shrimp for $9 and were given six good-sized shrimps. Portion size was goods I ended up bringing home about a third of my plate.In short, I would definitely come back here."

Cabo Taco Baja Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (563) • $$

"The service was great, our waitress was friendly and efficient. We were catching a movie and she was able to take our order almost immediately. We ordered tacos - carne asada and shrimp. Just something quick and safe since we were short on time. Unfortunately, the carne asada was a bit dry and lacking flavor. The shrimp tacos were good though. Perhaps next time we will try something else."

The Crab Cooker

★★★★☆ 3.6 (693) • $$

"I haven't been to the Crab Cooker for a couple of years and driving by decided to stop in for a quick lunch. It was a bit after 2pm so maybe 20% full. I ordered the steamed clams which were delicious. Of course at the Crab Cooker all food is served on paper/plastic plates with plastic utensils. My clams arrived steaming hot in the broth they were steamed in. They were delicious with the melted butter. As all steamed clams lovers know the best part of the meal is dunking fresh bread in the clam broth. None was brought with the meal so I asked my server if I could have some bread. She advised me that bread didn't come with it so if I wanted some I'd have to buy it. She brought out a loaf of bread, sliced, I said she could slice it, in 10 big slices. I was by myself so I did enjoy 2 of the big slices dipped in the broth. The price of this loaf of bread is $4.95. on top of the steamed clams. I understand if a person wants bread for the table it would be fair if a restaurant wants to charge for it. But I don't think it's good customer service to serve a dish like this without a slice or 2 of bread. I left the majority of the bread on the table. I could have taken it but I'm not a big bread eater except when I want it for special meals. I live alone and there was no one to share with. I'm very disappointed with the "chicken poo poo ' attitude of this restaurant and I'm taking the time to call them out."

Tomo Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (502) • $$

"Too Sushi is a very good place if you like sushi. Sushies in this location are great. Not only taste good but also they look healthy. I am not sure if they are from organic wild catch though. Try it for yourself you wouldn't be disappointed."

Mendocino Farms

★★★★☆ 4.1 (517) • $$

"Mendocino Farms sandwiches are my favorite! This location is located inside Whole Foods at The District shopping center. To go straight here, enter all the way to the right of Whole Foods.I've been coming here for years and don't have any complaints of the taste or quality of their sandwiches or sides. My go-to is Mary's Not So Fried Chicken! This is the only place I'll order a chicken sandwich because it's so flavorful and filling! My second fave is the Farm Club which is their turkey avocado sandwich that also hits the spot!On top of ordering MANY single orders of sandwiches here, I've ordered catering twice. It is easy to order catering online - all prices and menu items available are listed. Upon picking up, the catering orders were always correct and held the same quality! The sandwiches are displayed nicely and labeled which is so convenient! I've been here when there have been sandwich promotions which draws a very large crowd. Huge shoutout to the staff who handle it all so well and still provide the yummy sandwiches that I love!Seating is available inside and outside. Since it is inside Whole Foods situated next to a bar, it can be on the noisier side."

The India Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (470) • $$

"OMG! First time there and it's a hidden amazing spot. The food was so rich in taste and delicious I literally cleaned my plate! Everything was fresh. The service was great and so polite! Loved it def coming back. Super casual no fuss and kinda empty for how great the food was' loved it"

Suzy's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (514) • $$

"Great local neighborhood spot. Food was delicious, had an omelette for breakfast. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend."

Luna Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (514) • $$

"Great service. Very attentive staff. Naomi checked in at each table to ensure guests were enjoying their meal. Great food!"

Tender Greens

★★★★☆ 3.5 (702) • $$

"I must be really late to the party because I finally made a visit to Tender Greens for a late lunch after a watching a movie with the family. From a quick glance of the menu, I was having a hard time to decide what I want because everything just look so healthy and good! I decided to try to salmon bowl. YUM! Fresh cooked salmon was delicious. The rice and salad and corn all mixed together, with a touch of lime, was delicious. :)Parking can be a pain since it's at the UTC area.Customer service - luckily it wasn't too crowded so the service was good and fast with our food orders.It's clean inside and seatings are spaced out.I'll definitely come back and try other dishes on the menu."

Habit Burger & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (701) • $$

"Had a wonderful experience, not just because of the delicious food, but from the kind, sweet and friendly Alejandro that works here. He went out of his way to make sure we were taken care of, was so patient with my very kids that took 5 minutes to decide what they wanted and he was smiling the whole time that made all of us smile too! If you go to this habit hopefully you get to meet Alejandro!"

Zankou Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.3 (463) • $$

"Been coming here for years, it never disappoints. I usually order my food to good. Im good with the chicken, pitas and the awesome garlic sauce. My fiancé loves the shawarma. Chicken is always tender and juicy and combined with the pita and garlic sauce, it is definitely a winner. I have never had a better rotisserie chicken anywhere else. The"

Aloha Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (664) • $$

"5 stars for nostalgia. I just had to do it. All you people that know what I'm talking about, just go back. Clearly I don't live in HB anymore, but just said why not. Rainbow drink will do it. The bartender was super cool, vibe still there. Don't be scared, live it up. Ps. I didn't try the food."

Habit Burger & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (628) • $

"Good tasting burger but not as big as it was before. Onion rings were well made and tasted good. I particularly enjoy their condiments selection with an assortment of peppers. That is a plus"

Blaze Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.6 (576) • $$

"I like going to this location when we pick up pizza vs. the Mission Viejo Shoppes location for its easy access and availability of parking near the entrance. Pro Tip: Order ahead of time through their app to avoid the long lines during dinner time and to earn Flames (points) towards free things such as drinks, desserts, cheesy bread, and pizza. I've experienced times when this location isn't accepting online orders for delivery or even pick up, but this when you have to decide to either stand in line or go to another location. THE FOODS | Pizza (pre-selected toppings, build your own), cheesy breads, salads, desserts, and flavored drinks. Ingredients are fresh and abundant for a fixed price, which encourages me to really pile on the toppings. I ordered... - Build Your Own (11 inch) | I get every type of cheese and vegetable offered because life led me here and I will take advantage of the opportunity #cheeseplease. I pare down the meats to just a few, and it's usually pepperoni and sausage. After selecting all the toppings, they throw it into a gas fired oven for a few minutes and out comes a perfect (to me) pizza. - Pesto Garlic Cheesy Bread | The melted mozzarella cheese and pesto are my happy place. Dip it in the marinara sauce it comes with and it's basically another pizza. THE BLAZE PIZZA FEELS | Cafeteria vibes where you get to pick out ingredients for your pizza. Long lines are the norm, but there is a big dining hall area, so no need to worry about finding a seat. THE PARKING SITUATION | Parking is plentiful and free."

Blaze Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.5 (602) • $$

"Anthony provided excellent customer service....something that is hard to come by nowadays. He was pleasant and made sure my order was correct when I picked it up. I will definitely come back."

B Nutritious

★★★★★ 4.7 (330) • $$

"Been a minute since I'd have been in and I love the expanded menu. I'll be back again and againFood is excellent service is quick and it's a good place to chill and eat."