25 Best Steakhouses near Irvine

“I cannot say/express/rave enough about the food and flavors!!! Exceptional
The chef has mastered balancing the flavors and this was a wonderful birthday discovery!!!
Best restaurants have gone to after six years and the last one was Joel Robuchon. This was phenomenal!!!“

“Jarred was wonderful. Did not rush us. Was fully aware of the history of the restaurant and positive about the future. Mario assisted and was very attentive. We love that the tomato & onion salad is back. And Jarred had the bartender fix the perfect Blueberry Mojito! The Butterfish was nicely prepared but a bit salty. But that could just be me. And a squeeze of lemon juice did the trick! We look forward to coming back soon.“

“Honestly the best kbbq place in irvine. From quality of meat to the attentive and friendly staff, this spot is the restaurant to go for any occasion. The meat was so tender and fresh with the marinate being just right. Highly recommend to everyone!“

“Excellent food. Great service! Loved it!“

“Great experience, the good reviews is what drove me to try this restaurant and I completely see why. Service and food was excellent, I sat in the bar area and Rocky was my server. Always checking in, making recommendations, etc. Would recommend! I had the cedar salmon, and the mixed green is super good with the roasted oat style topping.“

“Awesome food :) I would definitely recommend“

“Shout out to the entire team. Xavier did a stellar job as our host: attentive, responsive, fast, and very friendly. My whole family felt welcomed.
From making a reservation to getting seated and the actual dinner my experience was great. I will definitely return.“

“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 were out with another couple celebrating a birthday, and although our evening didn’t start out quite as we’d hoped, we still left feeling genuinely impressed with Ruth’s Chris.

We were originally seated in the bar/lounge area, and not long after, a family with an infant and two energetic toddlers was seated right next to us. As anyone who has dined out knows, that can make for a challenging atmosphere. Then, both of our steaks, which we had ordered medium, arrived a bit well done.

We weren’t planning to complain, but the manager stopped by to ask how everything was. We answered honestly, and he immediately insisted on having new steaks prepared. Around the same time, our server came over and, without us saying a word, offered to move us to a quiet table in the main dining room because he recognized the situation. It was such a thoughtful gesture.

The replacement steaks were cooked perfectly, and the rest of the evening was wonderful. We even got a nice little surprise when our bill arrived, which was a very thoughtful touch.

What really stood out wasn’t that a couple of things went wrong — it was how the staff responded. Everyone we interacted with genuinely cared about making our experience a great one. They handled everything with professionalism, kindness, and a sincere desire to make things right. A special thank you to the wait staff who took such great care of us — you know who you are.

That’s the kind of customer service that’s becoming harder to find these days, and it’s exactly why we’ll be back. Thank you to the entire team for turning a difficult start into a delightful evening.“

“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!“

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

“I’ve been to The Bungalow plenty of times over the years, but surprisingly, I’d never actually sat down for dinner until now. I’m a member of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, and The Bungalow is incredibly involved with both the Chamber and the local community. They regularly host Chamber events, networking mixers, and seem to be involved in all kinds of philanthropic efforts throughout the year. It’s always nice supporting businesses that genuinely give back.

Whenever I’ve stopped by in the past, I’ve usually grabbed a seat at the bar. The bartender’s name is Eric, and he’s exactly what you hope for in a great bartender—friendly, quick, funny, and just the right amount of dry humor. He always seems to keep the energy up.

This visit was different because a friend and I actually came for dinner. We grabbed one of the high-top tables in the bar area. It was packed, but somehow it never felt overcrowded. In fact, sharing the table gave us the chance to meet a few new people, which made the experience even more fun.

Even though the restaurant was busy, the service was outstanding. We had a few people checking on us throughout the evening, and our server, Elizabeth, was fantastic. I tend to joke around with servers and can be pretty sarcastic, and she immediately picked up on my sense of humor. She was engaging, fun, attentive, and made the whole experience even better.

For dinner, I ordered the filet mignon burger. Elizabeth recommended ordering it medium, and she was absolutely right. It was one of the juiciest burgers I’ve had in a long time. Honestly, my mouth is watering just thinking about it while writing this review. It came with a generous portion of fresh, crispy shoestring fries that disappeared way too quickly.

I also ordered the Caesar salad. Normally I ask for light dressing because so many restaurants overdress their salads, but this time I decided not to say anything. When it arrived, I actually wondered if they had forgotten the dressing because it looked so light. Turns out it was perfectly dressed—fresh, balanced, and delicious. Exactly how a Caesar should be.

The portions were generous, the prices felt fair for Newport Beach, and the atmosphere was fantastic. We skipped dessert, but I couldn’t resist grabbing a couple of Jelly Belly packets on the way out. It was a fun little touch to end the meal.

Parking was easy. They offer valet, have their own lot, and there are additional public parking options nearby if you don’t mind a short walk.

Overall, this was an easy 10 out of 10 experience. Great food, outstanding service, a lively atmosphere, and a restaurant that truly feels like part of the Newport Beach community. I’ll definitely be back, and next time I plan on sitting in the main dining room and working my way through more of the menu.“

“Delicioso, rápido y buen servicio“

“Food was delicious, great service😍 we really enjoyed everything!!! Thank you!😍“

“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.“

“Food was fantastic! Had the Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass and it was amazing. The lobster bisque was very good too!! Service was also 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.“

“Really pleased with our food received! The dinner for 2 was plenty for 3 people, great meal selections and the quality was perfect. Our steak was cooked perfectly and the chicken was splendid! Chicken was moist with a nice crispy skin.

The only let down was the service was slow. In saying that, our waiter was lovely and helpful.“

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

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

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

“This place is unbelievable. Great ambiance with Great Service. The sunset view while eating dinner is beautiful but the Happy Hour is the deal.
Definitely coming back with some friends. The Food was cooked to perfection (Ribs and Chicken Breast), The Soup and Salad done right and not watered down like those other restaurants.
Great place for a romantic date or to relax. The look over the entire Valley is so worth just the trip.
Thank you....“