22 Best Cocktail Bars in Irvine

“It's worth your while to come and experience it.“

“Nep Cafe has some of the best food in all of Orange County. The food is modern Vietnamese with some really unique options. I order the Vietnamese salad every time I eat here. It's a mix of shrimp, shredded cabbage, mango slices, red bell peppers, chilis, crispy onion, mint, cilantro and a homemade mango dressing with coconut milk blended in. The seafood ceviche, calamari and the wings also incredible. I find it hard not to take a ribeye fried rice to go every time I eat here. The bar also has a fantastic rotating drink menu with some extraordinary cocktails. I've never ordered a drink at Nep that I didn't love. Service is always really good. It can be hard to get a seat if you walk in because it's always busy, but they do take reservations online.

If I had to complain about anything, I would say that the chairs are uncomfortable. The booths are better. And it can get quite noisy.“

“Very few places are as "on task" as these guys. If you're looking for executable innovation this might be your place.“

“Delicious food friendly staff best pizza and affogato I have ever had. Looking forward to the opening of the Ocean Ranch Restaurant!“

“My wife and I love this place! It's tucked into a corner of the strip mall and attached to a number of food options. It's windows are usually open so it's a great stop on a nice afternoon. Omar is an upbeat, fun bartender with creative drink ideas and a joy to hang with. Good music, nice vibes and a cherished secret in a sea of corporate offices.“

“The restaurant also has complimentary bread 🥖 with olive oil.“

“Great food, highly recommend the fried chicken. Servers are fantastic.“

“Absolutely loved this place. The food was amazing, and every dish we tried was packed with flavor. I also really liked the atmosphere, it felt modern, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed.

The hidden speakeasy concept is such a fun and unique touch. It makes the experience feel much more memorable than just going out for dinner.

It also seems like it may be Asian-owned, and I’d love to see more businesses like this. Great food, creative ideas, and excellent execution. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending it to friends!“

“The course is clean. Easy to score and play the ball. Love it.“

“The hotel is clean and hygienic. Quiet on vacation. Like🥰🥰“

“Great Food and atmosphere! Mosic was our server and he was awesome. Asked what we were into for both food and cocktails and his recommendations were spot on. The Panama Prescription was divine and I loved the shrimp and grits. My husband had the 12 hour short rib and I can’t tell you which was better. We will be back with friends!“

“Everything was excellent! Service was top notch as well.“

“We always wanted to visit this nice rooftop restaurant and my wife finally took her chance and booked for my birthday. What a nice surprise! Danny was our main host and he did a fantastic job in keeping us fed and hydrated. Highlights? The sweet potato fries, the sidewinder fries (awesome), the chicken taco (full of flavor) and seabass ceviche. Actually, the last one ends up on top of the list. My wife's Spectrum Sunset was fantastic as it has so much going on flavor wise. House Margaritas are OK but nothing special. Lastly, sliders were a quite pricy dish and I'd skip those as well. Views? Nice, a lot of Irvine Company around you but the mountain views are definitely pretty. Not by any means economical, this place, but trying it out, definitely worth it.“

“You know a Korean barbecue place is good when they cook everything for you, and this place does just that. The staff are so efficient and friendly, preparing the meat right in front of you just the way you like and letting you know when you can dig in. All of the side dishes are wonderful too. The Kalbi experiences are the way to go, giving you everything you need for a complete and satisfying meal. The quality of the meat is evident and this is the first place I have been to that switches the type of grill for different meats. Excellent attention to detail. Very clean and well organized interior as well.“

“There were so many items on the menu I wanted to try, but I'd have to settle for coming back because my order of ComboB exceeded all expectations!
DIY rice balls (warm rice) 5* perfectly refreshing flavors.
Cheese buldak 5* cheese and chicken? Genius!
Fried chicken + Fries 5* juicy boneless chicken w perfect seasoned batter. Fried just right!
Clam soup 5* warning, can be spicy. Don't let th clear broth fool u!

Service was 5* we chose to sit outdoors cuz we brought our dog, and they set up a table on their patio for us (w a fan, cuz hot outside! That's service!)

Highly recommended. I didn't have any alcohol, but it would go great with food. They offer soju bombs w a beer tower.. how fun is that!!!

Can't recommend enough. Will be back to try other dishes.“

“Many thanks to Brandy who made YKN an inviting place to be. I enjoyed the cocktails. Please try the guava chiffon pancake cocktail ❤. Delicious! I had the poke nachos, but please request that the wontons are warmed first. It really brings the cold poke, warm wontons, and the remainder of flavors beautifully together. I most certainly will visiting YNK upon my return to The Irvine Marriott.“

“I ordered the Baja fish tacos and the Watermelon Margarita. The tacos were amazing and the Watermelon Margarita was one of the best I have ever had! 😎“

“Had a most excellent Italian cappuccino with macadamia nut milk. Espresso was so smooth - just perfect. Thanks for the ❤️ you put into your shop.“

“Amazing service and food was great!!“

“Great experience with excellent food! Always good!“

“We went to Habana for dinner when we went to OC to visit family. The place was beautiful and ambience classy. The food and drinks were wonderful! My favorite was the pepper shrimp dish. Absolutely awesome! Also, try the flan — you wouldn’t want to share it even if you were so full from your entree already.“

“Nice place with friendly staff, large bar is you don’t want to be seated.. Order came up fast..“