Twenty Eight Restaurant and Bar

We recently held our company Christmas party at Twenty Eight Restaurant, and it was the best venue we’ve ever had. 

The filet mignon was cooked to perfection—extremely tender—and the salmon dish was very fresh. They offered a selection of top-shelf liquors, and the dessert was just right: not too heavy or too sweet.

If you’re looking for a memorable dining experience, I highly recommend this place.

Vegetarian options: Salad 🥗

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great restaurant! They have a private room if you would like to host a nice birthday or get together. Food options are great and great drink selection.

For drinks I got the rebel, presentation was great and very. The drink was sweet but not overall powerful. Old fashion did not disappoint!

For food I got a Ceasar salad and the octopus to start off. Ceasar salad was perfect. Not too tarty and the portion was great. I love ceasar salads and this did not disappoint. Presentation was great.

The octopus was a great presentation, tasty but I felt like it was a bit overcooked because it was chewy. It was over potatoes and a green sauce. Not amazing but didn't hate it. I would try something else next time

I got a side of baby potatoes and I wouldn't get them again. Nothing special about it. It sounded good but was disappointed.

I also got the crab and shrimp linguine and it was amazing. The sauce was great. The shrimps were cooked perfectly and good portion of both shrimp and crab. I would reccomend this!

Service and waiter were great!

For parking you can either use the parking structure or get valet. For the parking structure you can get it validated and the walk isn't far, so it's perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ceaser Salad, The Rebel

Easily the best place in Irvine that most people still don't know about. Underrated gem with the best cocktails and steak in the area. If Leo is working the bar, don't order off the menu, give him the flavor profile you are looking for and let the man cook. A true genius in making cocktails that are god tier. Favorite spot ever

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: American Wagyu Hanger

The steak was great!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hanger Steak, Ceaser Salad

Very nice restaurant, beautiful space, outstanding food. Service was a little slow, at least the night I visited. That said the staff was extremely welcoming and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: A5 Wagyu 8oz Was Marinated in Some Way Before Cooking Unfortunately

The best steak you can get here In OC! Every food we ordered was amazing and deliciously done. Steak is so satisfying to our mouth never heard anything negative about the restaurant. Everybody in the group was really satisfied! Our servers are outstanding and one of the best customer service i been to.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hanger Steak, American Wagyu Hanger, A5 Wagyu 8oz Was Marinated in Some Way Before Cooking Unfortunately, Brussels Sprouts

Walked into this place without any presumptions.
Walked out feeling like best dinning OC experience since Covid.
Literally the chef has stepped up the game here without the need of over saucing or adding bacon to everything.
Balanced drinks and service very good. Endive salad spot on flavor of mushroom and vinaigrette.
Cast iron bread with chili butter and large salt flakes freakin good.
Rib eye steak with best green beans I’ve had in OC.
Go here trust me. You’ll enjoy your meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place to learn about and drink some good whiskey! Chill service too (shoutout Leo)

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Tons of cool cocktail options, the wagyu is to die for as expected. But those Brussels sprouts are next level! Liz and Haley were both awesome and very attentive servers, we were very well taken care of. I was visiting from Seattle, and this was a perfect way to experience the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing restaurant with outstanding service and food. Everyone is extremely attentive, helpful, and professional. We held a company event here and everything from the room itself, to the food, to the attention to detail was incredible! Our guests had nothing but good things to say. I personally had the steak, and it was delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My favorite things are everything.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oxtail Noodles, Hanger Steak, Sausage Croquettes, Ceaser Salad, Tomahawk with Bone Marrow, American Wagyu Hanger, Macaroni and Cheese, Roasted Mushroom Endives, A5 Wagyu 8oz Was Marinated in Some Way Before Cooking Unfortunately, Brussels Sprouts

My favorite things are everything.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oxtail Noodles, Hanger Steak, Sausage Croquettes, Caesar Salad, Green Beans & Bacon, Tomahawk with Bone Marrow, Spiced Petite Lamb Chop, American Wagyu Hanger, Baby Potato Gratin, Roasted Mushroom, A5 Wagyu 8oz Was Marinated in Some Way Before Cooking Unfortunately, Brussels Sprouts, Crab Tajarin

After several visits I can easily say that hands down, this is the best restaurant in all of Irvine. Food, drinks, service are all exceptional.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hanger Steak

Outstanding whiskey list which they'll breakdown into flights. The server and bartender setup the flight of 3 bourbons and 1 rye expertly. Appetizers were excellent. The wagyu steak was phenomenal. Our sever was very helpful and everything she recommended was delicious. I highly recommend Twenty Eight and look forward to returning.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sausage Croquettes, Brussels Sprouts

My favorite things are everything.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oxtail Noodles, Hanger Steak, Sausage Croquettes, Caesar Salad, Green Beans & Bacon, Tomahawk with Bone Marrow, Spiced Petite Lamb Chop, American Wagyu Hanger, Baby Potato Gratin, Roasted Mushroom, A5 Wagyu 8oz Was Marinated in Some Way Before Cooking Unfortunately, Brussels Sprouts, Crab Tajarin