Evolve Cafe

1980 Main St, Irvine
(714) 402-7653

Recent Reviews

Lisa L.

So I love that there is a bar at equinox but the hours are super inconsistent (I get it- it's slow sometimes) and prices are sky high. After covid, it took a super long time to get vendor to take over and everyone was really happy about it. But the inconsistent hours and service + high prices with okay/meh food, makes it hard to keep coming. From what I can tell it's not solely an issue with the restaurant but compounded with complications due to the fact that they are inside equinox and must abide by equinox's rules. Sad because part of equinox's whole vibe is that "it's a lifestyle" etc etc and the bar/restaurant part of the social scene I suppose.

Michael D.

Names changed 3 times in 1 year. Food has gone down hill dramatically over the course of 1 yr since my membership started. No one knows who's in charge. Employees are oblivious as they only congregate at a bar, which why a bar is in a gym I'll never understand. Now on to the food. 1st Arthur's which closed & never came back. Then promises of change for years, then this NFL company took over for about a week with sensible & great food for a gym. Then vanished. Then Eclipse , now Evolve. Just shut this garbage down.

Jett G

Take time to stop and see Anna at the grab and go cafe a she is wonderful and always 75 degrees and sunny (if you know what I mean!). Next make a stop to see Jaclyn at the bar. She is nothing shy of wonderful!!!Let’s not forget Jose he is the man!!!!!Mirza is always ready to make you a delicious cocktail or recommend something great to snack on or feast into!!!Mahalo~Jett. ????????The food is Excellent, Fast and always Fresh!!!Thanks Eclipse!!!!

Laura n.

I went to eclipse today. I tried the breakfast sandwich and my daughter had the club sandwich, both delicious!! service was great! I even met the chef, Salvador, he was very nice too! I loved the ambiance... will come here more often!

SFgirl

A musoleum has more life than this sterile, industrial place. The "lobby" surrounding is so enormous and industrial looking that you don't feel like it's a dining experience. There are no plants, trees, florals or color. The breakfast buffet had a nice variety including dim sum, hot oatmeal and eggs Benedict. The service was mediocre as no one greeted us as we wandered in. Would not recommend for any hotel guest or outside visitor. Go across the street to Starbucks and grab a muffin.

The décor of this restaurant is cold and impersonal. It looks like the inside of a high tech lobby. When walking in you cannot tell where the restaurant begins. The seating is scattered about the area. Service was slow at first. Took awhile to get our order in but after we did the food came in a timely manner. No quarrel with the food, it was delicious. We had eaten here many times before the renovation but no longer feel comfortable in doing so. It is lacking ambiance.

Spice

As we were staying at the Hyatt, this restaurant was convenient. Waited several minutes at the hostess counter before heading to the bar looking for service both times we ate here so service needs an improvement. We were told it's a new restaurant so we were understanding of the kinks that needed to be worked out. The kitchen was solid both at dinner and breakfast. Salads were fresh, fish tacos were great and eggs Benedict for breakfast were the bomb. The kitchen accommodated slight menu changes too. Would give this restaurant a thumbs up in hopes of improved service.

Dick

Great spot for lunch or cocktails. We did both. The salads and sandwiches are creative and tasty. Lots of different seating configurations for any occasion. BigBar and plenty of options on tap and in the well. Happy hour is a worthwhile value.

Q ♡

A very big and clean gym with eveything you'd ask for. With helpful trainers and friendly staff.

Eater2013

Food was good, service was top notch. We had gotten there after breakfast had been served and the kitchen cleaned up from breakfast, but my mom wanted pancakes and a smoothie, they were willing to accommodate her request among our many other requests very easily and didn't hesitate to make sure everything tastes great and was made to perfection. Our server was very good and provided top notch customer service. For a casual hotel restaurant this was much better than I would have expected. The food is good and of high quality and I think it is a great place to stop to get a quick or light bite in the neighborhood. There is also never a wait, which is nice.

RAofSR

After a 3 year hiatus from the Regency, it was wonderful to be greeted by our host from our last visit Roni, she is amazing and one of the most valuable assets to your business, give her a raise! all of our needs were met and exceeded, the food was delicious and plentiful. I would highly recommend this restaurant weather or not your staying at the hotel.

HungryL

I find that the Eclipse Restaurant is hit or miss with their menu. The menu is rather small and on the pricey side for what you get. Today I had the fried chicken sandwich which I thought was okay. The honey mustard sauce did not go well with it. With that said, yes I would go back to the Eclipse because it's a lovely quiet spot for lunch with no wait.

JCov

I have had both the breakfast buffet and the aka carte eggs Benedict. The buffet is beautiful and well presented but the food items were not my favorite. I recommend ordering from the menu for better food. The service was vet poor the time I ordered from the menu, but today I felt I received excellent service with a reservation and going to the buffet. Maybe because there are fewer dependencies. :)

HungryL

This is a great place for a quiet lunch. Rarely is there a wait for a table and it's has a very peaceful and quiet atmosphere. Food is average for the price. The sweet potato fries were awesome though!

ksma

Our waiter took our drink order, brought our drinks, then disappeared. After a long wait, maybe 15-20 minutes, we asked the lady at the bar to find him. When he arrived, we ordered our food, but when he brought mine, it was wrong (I had clearly asked for no bacon). We sent it back, but it came out wrong again. I had clearly ordered my egg over easy, but he apparently did not know the difference between a sunnyside-up and an over-easy egg, because he thought it was correct. So I just kept the runny, underdone egg the second time, but must say the whole experience was not ideal. I had not expected fabulous food at this hotel cafe, but I had expected the high level of service we have always had from other hotel staff.

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