22 Best Steakhouses near Irvine

“Twenty Eight has become one of my preferred venues for client dinners in the Irvine business corridor — it brings a level of polish and hospitality that's hard to find outside of Newport Beach proper. The bar program is sophisticated, the food is consistently excellent, and the ambiance strikes the right note for professional entertaining. I've hosted several closing dinners here for clients involved in large Irvine and Tustin Ranch transactions, and the experience always reinforces the caliber of life in this market. For any professional in luxury real estate or finance working the OC interior, this is a dependable home base.“

“The meat was delicious. Two meat servings was enough for three people. The staff was attentive from the beginning and cut the meat and cooked it for us very well. Lots of sides were included with the meal including kimchi, cold and hot vegetables, and whole uncooked shrimp. I noticed the meat quality was superior to meat at other KBBQ restaurants. Additionally, the restaurant was very spacious, so it didn’t get too loud and we could hear each other talk.“

“Ruth’s Chris Steak House delivered a memorable dining experience, with a few dishes standing out more than others. The spicy shrimp was easily the highlight of the meal—perfectly cooked with just the right amount of heat. What really elevated the dish was the sauce, which was bold, flavorful, and balanced enough to complement the shrimp without overpowering it.

The garlic mashed potatoes were also excellent. They had a light, creamy texture with a smooth garlic flavor that felt rich without being too heavy. It was the kind of side dish that quietly earns its place on the table.

The grilled chicken sandwich was decent, though not quite on the same level as the shrimp or potatoes. The chicken itself had good flavor, but the grill char was a bit too strong and slightly took away from the overall balance of the sandwich. With a lighter char, it could have been much better.

For dessert, the carrot cake was okay, but it was a little dense. The flavor was pleasant enough, though the texture made it feel heavier than expected and kept it from being a true standout.

Overall, Ruth’s Chris offered a refined and enjoyable meal, with the spicy shrimp and garlic mashed potatoes being the clear highlights. A few adjustments to the grilled chicken sandwich and a lighter touch on the carrot cake would make the experience even stronger.“

“Excellent food. Great service! Loved it!“

“I love this restaurant. It's has a warm and inviting ambience. It's a favorite go-to lunch place for friends or business meetings. I mostly go there for lunch but it is also is a good place to go before attending the theater across the the street. This is not fancy French or foodie dining. The dishes are simple but always flavorful, healthy and perfectly executed. I would say it's upscale, but not a pricey, fancy restaurant. It used to be that reservations were a must, but lately that doesn't seem to be the case unless it's holiday time.“

“Updated review, in all fairness!

So my last review was 3 stars 🌟 because it was not a positive experience, bad service etc... but giving it another chance I've gone back with friends 3-4 times in the past 2 months, had to see if it was a trend in anomaly. I'm happy to say that the service has been great, even greated at the front door, and a thank you on the way out, the food was great, came during Happy Hour and portions are the same, no games! No short order kinda deal, place was packed and food was great! Ill be back for sure and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND“

“Whatta wonderful treat to be at this fabulous place! Such great classic dishes that you don’t see anymore on menus like King crab legs & all the different types of steaks. The lights are low & the service is impeccable. A gem in the coastal cities of the OC.❤️“

“We recently celebrated our anniversary at Ruth's Chris in Anaheim. It was a wonderful experience! The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. Our waiter, Gabriel, was extremely personable. informative, and attentive. It was a pleasure to be at one of his tables.. We have been at this restaurant multiple times, and they always make certain that your special occasion (birthday, anniversary etc) is celebrated in a special way.“

“This is the best place to get a prime rib always fresh and this restaurant is open every day �“

“Great food and service. Thanks for hosting my 23rd!“

“Bungalow is our go to OCrestaurant. We go for family occasions, wine dinners, restaurant week, etc. Last night had my favorite cocktail, The Paper Plane, and miso Sea Bass. Had been a couple of months since I had it, and it was absolutely delicious!“

“Delicioso, rápido y buen servicio“

“We always eat here before the theatre. Food is great, service is great, and very convenient. I like dining and then walking over to the theatre.“

“Great place. Excellent service and food was great!“

“On the expensive side, but everything was delicious!“

“Such a great dinner celebrating my dad’s 92nd birthday. Amazing food and wine. Our server Georgina was absolutely amazing! Thank you for taking such good care of us!“

“Service was good. Food is usually good but our steaks were overcooked. The gentleman (not our waiter) that brought the steaks to our table and asked us to check them. We told them they were medium well, not medium as ordered. He walked away. Don't think we'll be going back to this location for a while.“

“We arrived for our 6pm reservation and were seated promptly. Server greeted us, and we placed our drink orders. Drinks arrived and we placed our food orders. I ordered the center cut NY strip, medium rare and Mom got the filet mignon rare. Received our orders and all the food was great! Steaks were cooked to order, sides were very good. The carafe of Conundrum was very tasty! Our server was very friendly and did a great job. A great experience.“

“Food was absolutely incredible. All the staff and waiters are extremely polite and friendly. Great experience for my birthday!“

“Excellent If only once in your life’s journey, place this on your list ❤️‍🔥💕💗‼️“

“My husband and I enjoyed our date night. Great service and great food👍🏼 will definitely come back😍“

“If you're looking for a good place for a great steak, then search no more. The Orange County Mining Company is the place for you. The entrees include a delicious salad bar, soup, and tasty chessy bread, which you will definitely enjoy. This place is my wife and I "to go place". We have probably been here about 10 times now. I recommend you check this place out. You won't be disappointed.“