49 Best Salad Restaurants in Irvine

“Ate at the Jamboree location in Tustin and cashier Ali was courteous, kind, knowledgeable and very helpful in helping us understand the menu options. Even offered a couple samples to make sure we ordered something we’d enjoy. Great customer service!“

“had the ahi tuna salad. it was awesome.“

“It was my first time to the restaurant and I was hesitating between different bowl options. Ellie, the staff at the counter, was very helpful and pointed out the burrata bowl option (I love burrata!) Feeling thankful already for the friendly service, I told her that I was ready to pay-- and then to my utter surprise, she told me that my meal was FREE and not to worry about it! My jaw dropped and I said-- no you don't have to do that!-- but she said it was her pleasure since it was my first time there. Wow! And the food was amazing too! Highly recommend!“

“What can I say to showcase why one should eat here. It’s great food, it’s fast, and the service is on point! Reminds me of the old fashioned cafe mom and pop cafe where they truly care.

Skip a franchised breakfast place and go enjoy an old school cafe vibe!!“

“New favorite spot to visit! Their menu options are fresh, healthy, and (most of all) delicious! The pricing is better than I was expecting walking in (half and half combo at 13 bucks) and the portions were larger than I was expecting too. Almost to the point where it was too much but not quite.
Similar in theory to places like Panera or Mendocino but better than both, imo.
Friendly service and clean dining area. Definitely plan to come back again and again.“

“Alright, Cava, you’ve done it again. I’m trying to watch what I eat, and you’re over here making it impossible with your ridiculously good food. Seriously, every single time I come here, I end up getting more than I planned because it all just looks and tastes too amazing to resist. The customizable bowls are my downfall – so fresh and flavorful!

And don’t even get me started on the staff. Always so friendly and helpful, even when there’s a huge line. They make the whole experience even better, which is dangerous for my diet. I swear, they must be trained to tempt people into ordering extra toppings.

Since it’s the closest location to me, Cava has become my go-to spot, which is both a blessing and a curse. My taste buds are happy, but my wallet and waistline? Not so much. I just wish they weren’t so good at what they do!“

“I might as well own stock in this business with how frequently my wife and I return... The wraps are so huge my wife and I split one and it's still a ton of food.

It's 10/10 every time. Favorite place especially for the price.“

“Tried out for an early dinner on Friday while visiting Irvine on business. Appreciated curated selection of drinks (I went for my tried and true choice of wine, instead of those varieties of cocktails) and menu. Jessica, the server, was attentive, super friendly and great with menu recommendations. Had the arugula salad, filet, cooked to perfection, and coffee cake. Will be coming back with mom to enjoy next time. Highly recommend.“

“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!“

“We came from Vegas and were craving pizza! We found them because of their reviews and we don't regret it because It was such a great experience, the calzone was delicious! As well as the ceaser salad with chicken and added shrimp, the meats were so we'll seasoned, and we also tried the cannoli and my husband fell in love with the filling! We got helped by Cesar, he was so helpful & attentive, we can't wait to come back again, would definitely recommend coming!“

“The ingredients were fresh AF and they had a bunch of options for toppings that made my poke bowl totally unique. Plus the staff was nice and helpful, even when I asked them a million questions about the stuff. I'd definitely go back there again, it's like, legit one of the best places to get poke in town.“

“Very accommodating! Delicious! Beautiful plates and great service! Emily was great!“

“👍🍕🍕🍺Great pizza with a vet & first responders discount!“

“The Kabob Shop never disappoints! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Big shoutout to Rayna for her amazing customer service—she was super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!“

“Love the Monster! Turkey, ham, roast beef, swiss and avocado! yum!“

“Better than Halal Guys. Yeah I said it. Go taste for yourselves.“

“The soup, the salad, the sandwich, and John along with all the service team!!“

“Exelente servicio y muy deliciosas pizzas 🍕“

“Wings were decent, fries were fine. Price was as expected. Loved the variety of the soda machines. I hate having to pay for dipping sauce especially way over priced tiny vials of it. Come on stop charging for it, no one would ever pay for a ketchup packet, why charge people eating wings for ranch or blue cheese!?“

“Went with my parents for an early Christmas dinner and service was great… food was delicious… and atmosphere was on point!“

“I LOVE JANS
Ive tried so many things on the menu and everything is SO fresh and so good!! It’s the perfect post gym protein meal/snack to get.
I loveeeee their chicken salad, my favorite way to have it is with their protein salad and it’s delicious and I don’t like salads so that says a lot. And then they add this crunchy chinoa on top and its chefs kiss. If you’re in Irvine, you need to check this spot out!
And the service here is just as refreshing as their food, they’re so nice! A must try!!!“

“My firm has been a tenant here for several years and in two different suites. Office rent and ancillary costs are very reasonable, leasing office staff is always helpful and accommodating, and any needed repairs are addressed promptly. 10/10 would highly recommend!“

“Love this place! Food is always great. Made fresh. Staff are always nice and give great service. My favorite thing to get here is the TUNA MELT! I am not a fan of tuna at all until I had theirs. There are times where they will run out because they make a certain amount of tuna salad for the day. Not complaining about that, I just know that it was made fresh that day, so I definitely love it! So order ahead by calling in. If you're not a fan of it at all, give any of their sandwiches a try and ask them to add that chipotle sauce, changes everything, you will thank you me later. If you are in the Irvine area, give them a try!

Kid-friendliness: They have baby seat chairs for dine-in and kid friendly items as well.

Parking: Since this is a small cafe surrounded by business establishments it will be difficult to park but it is fortunate that you do not have to pay for any parking. Usually people come to just pick up and go so parking isn't usually a problem.“

“We come here often because it’s a dog friendly restaurant outside the patio. We love to take our fur baby here. Closer to home. And we can walk around after for digestion since it’s located in Irvine Spectrum like an outdoors mall with many restaurants, shops. They offer happy hour but drinks only and from Monday to Thurs.“

“Very sweet cashiers, amazing customer service. First time visiting this location and had amazing food. Sat outside which most places call you to go inside to pick up your food, not here. They brought our food to us and gave restaurant-like service asking every so often if we needed anything!“

“Had an amazing family dinner with my sisters here . The Food was delivered quickly and was delicious. Carrot cake is fabulous we ordered the 2 half garlic chicken and full rack family meal which comes with your choice of pasta , salad bread sticks. Added their yummy mashed potatoes also bbq salad with delicious dressing my favorite.“

“Best Cobb salads!!! Plus free shakes on your half birthdays! 😀“

“Great service and amazing food“

“This is my 6yo daughter's favorite restaurant. When she chose this as her birthday dinner the staff made her feel so special. When she went up to pick up her pizza they sang her happy birthday and made her feel so important. I'm very grateful for the extra mile they went to.“

“Come try it out! Santa Barbara Char and Chicken Club are my all time favorite“

“What an amazing burger spot! The patio is absolutely beautiful, the servers and wait staff were sweet and helpful and the food was DELICIOUS. Big huge burgers and chicken sandwiches, my wife loved the sweet potato fries, I devoured my parm fries - all the food was extremely good. The pricing is very fair too, especially considering most restaurant prices these days. Instead of spending $30 for mid food at one of the big corps in the plaza, just spend $40 here and get waaaaay better food that'll actually fill you up. My only complaint is that the fry portions were pretty small, but that's a little thing compared to the tasty eats.“

“I've been here dozens of times since I was a kid, and I am incredibly attached. the katsu chicken and udon are absolutely delicious. staff has always been helpful and friendly. I have a lot of good memories from this place. I hope they stay open forever <3“

“Founded in 2012 and with locations nationwide, The Pizza Press wants you to "be newsworthy" by creating your own custom pizza/wings or selecting a signature pizza/salad and pairing with one of the many craft beers on tap. The restaurant theme is inspired by 1920s Americana newspaper which explains why their signature pizzas have names like "The Times" and "The Tribune".

We visited the Woodbridge location off Barranca Parkway for dinner after catching a movie at the AMC next door. The restaurant was busy and looked to be popular among local teenagers and families. There's also a playground conveniently located outside. We ordered the Publish Your Own (PYO) Pizza and topped it with fresh and premium ingredients like spicy red sauce, minced garlic, mozzarella, pepperoni, smoked ham, bacon, meatballs, mushrooms and jalapeños. Service was friendly and efficient. If you're a fan of the 'build your own pizza' concept and you've never been before, then it's time to check out The Pizza Press!“

“Great 👍 n very patient servers! Always helpful.“

“Wood fire pizzeria with polite staff and decent ambiance. Pizzas are ready in 10-15mins of ordering.
After eating here the first few times, I felt thin crust pizzas are not my thing, and started upgrading the crust to 'rising dough' - these taste dope!

As a vegetarian, I find it best to build my own pizza and add lots of veggie toppings.
Shootout to the roasted garlic and fresh mozzarella - these make the pizza delicious!“

“My favorite seafood taco restaurant.
The foods are great except for sometimes salty food and they omitted ordered food sometimes when I ordered for to go, but it is still good taco restaurant. They also provide good rewards and free meals like birthday gift.
Recommend this for taco lovers.“

“If you're bulking, this place is your new friend. This is the kind of meal that makes you want to skip the shower and just eat 2500 calories of heavenly, saucy chicken and fries in one sitting. Great portions and sauce choices. If you’re not at the Buffalo Spot after your gym session you’re doing it wrong.“

“没事过来吃个牛排，味道很好，装修也不错，吃的很爽“

“Fresh Brothers is our go-to for corporate catering from time to time, they’re reliable, affordable, and the food is consistently good. The pizza is always fresh and arrives hot. Only downside is that delivery drivers sometimes struggle with finding the right place to park or following specific instructions, which can slow things down. But overall, it’s a solid spot with great service and value.“

“Affordable menu, healthy dining options, tasty hamburger, and friendly service 👍“

“I had a wonderful experience at Chick-fil-A thanks to Amber! Her customer service was truly outstanding—she was friendly, attentive, and made me feel genuinely welcome. It’s clear she cares about the customers and takes pride in her work. On top of that, the coffee she made was absolutely perfect fresh, and delicious. Amber’s positive attitude and great attention to detail really made my day. Thank you, Amber, for going above and beyond!“

“Best clam chowder and Michael is awesome. Attentive and helpful.“

“Absolutely love love love sweetgreen! You can customize any salad!! I get this for lunch all the time! Their salads make me so happy! ❤️🥗❤️“

“please be careful with the drinks on hot days yall

i got a nat in my sealed drink

pay close attention because this could get a person sick

after a day of consideration i believe it was accidental

they are very friendly and good people

i will definitely give them another chance one day“

“Guy is working the entire restaurant in Irvine on Barranca by himself today with a smile. Amazing, dude is amazing. I'm working harder today because of him.“

“Very tasty. I enjoyed. Thanks“

“I rarely feel the need/urge to post reviews but THIS Chick-fil-A has never disappointed me and if they ever make a slight mistake? They are suuuuuper sweet and quick to fix it! Today in specific I noticed a worker I hadn’t seen before and Sharon? If you’re seeing this? I LOVEEEEE your positive attitude! Very few people show excitement or care for their jobs nowadays. Such a sweetheart! Sooooooo helpful & super aware of when people need assistance, OR if tables need clearing/cleaning!
This place is always so clean and the lighting is nice as well. Whenever I do dine-in or drive thru? The wait isn’t long, even when they are backed up on orders! Will cont. coming to THIS location for the foreseeable future!🤍❤️🤍❤️“

“The food and service at Corner Bakery is always excellent 👌. However, they really need to address the awful smells coming from the 🚻 restrooms. 🤫 I don't think they want the brewing smells reaching the dinning areas. Other than this, perform some routine maintenance to their cushions in the booth area, and that's it. But the food is always fantastic and legit. Love their Chicken Pomodory and recommended half chilli with a sandwich.“

“The server gave me a fresh bowl of water and I was so happy!🐕“