It was my first time going here with a coworker and Sofia was awesome! Thank you so much for the service. The salsa and chips we had was actually really good! We had a few beers and shots to wash it all down. It was very nice also as the hotel told us to relax in the lobby so we didn't drink and drive. GREAT service! I'd definitely come back to try the food next time! read more

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This was a very pleasant surprise considering it is inside an average hotel. Very good fried calamari (B) and fish (cod) tacos (B+) served with some very tasty garnishes. Staff was friendly, service was prompt. read more

For a hotel restaurant and bar. It's done very well. Moving on. The staff is extremely nice and professional. The options are great for quick bites, lunch or dinner. The food tastes fresh. The drinks are great. Upon walking up to the bar area I was greeted immediately. Staff immediately gave me a menu. And mentioned a special that day. They also let me know that there was a happy hour. Happy hour!? Can't go wrong there can we lol. I've had the club sandwich, wings and burger. Club sandwich. Pretty much your average club sandwich. However the ingredients are fresh. Yes it's processed turkey slices. But that's ok. They're good quality ones at that. And they don't skimp. It was a very large well proportioned sandwich. Wings. Alright these are the star of the show. Simple but done right. You know when you just want something good? And everywhere just over does it trying to be different? Not these. Simple hot wings cooked to perfection. Highly recommend. Burger. Ok this is actually insanely good with the bacon. And their fries are nice and crispy tasty freshness. So would I recommend this place? Most definitely. And if you're staying here. No need to go off site for food. The food here is legit. Enjoy! read more

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This is the restaurant in the same hotel that I stayed so it was very convenient. They have seating in a separate room but I decided to stay in the outside seating near the bar and the tvs. Service was ok. Only one bartender serving drinks and waiting on the tables so it took a while for me to get water and a menu. I ordered the poke bowl and the food came out relatively fast. The poke was ok and the brown rice was a little hard and not as soft as I like. Pricing was ok considering the area. I would probably try another restaurant next time I'm in town. read more

90 Pacifica - Poke bowl - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

I never usually have high expectations for a hotel restaurant, but I was impressed with both the food and service at 90 Pacifica. I was so impressed that I actually ate here twice!!! I had a late dinner in the bar and breakfast in the restaurant. They have a good variety of foods and were happy to accommodate my dietary restrictions. I ordered a cooked-to-order breakfast, everything was fresh, not pre-cooked, and delicious. Expect hotel prices, but not completely unreasonable. read more

90 Pacifica - Full bar and sports - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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The restaurant is right in the Hotel lobby and so convenient for guests that like a meal and don't have to go anywhere far. We were there just for breakfast. They offer many choices, a buffet for breakfast also for the hungry. They have TV's for your sports entertainment. There is a separate dining area from the bar if you like a lesser open environment. We chose to sit right outside the double doors in the bar area for a quick meal before headed back to San Diego. We got the two egg breakfast with sausage or bacon with sourdough bread. Your option for beverages was the usual coffee, tea or OJ. All was delicious as expected. Table service was prompt and courteous. We were the only ones in that area. Others diners sat on the other side of the double doors. The meal was very quick, just as we wanted. The convenience was most important. So if you're in the area give it a try, you may just like it. Be warned the price for two egg breakfast was over $52 and with tip $65 plus so be aware. The buffet was $35 pp. So don't sticker shock if you dine there. read more

90 Pacifica - Two egg Breakfast - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

We ate in the lounge. Service was fast, and the food was slightly pricey. But good portions. The poke,salad was a hit! Fresh fish, avocado, jalapeños that I picked off, Delicioso! Their happy hour is worth checking out. The read more

I picked this place for a weekday lunch and came here based on the reviews. I am not sure how this place is rated 4. The food was not consistent with the ratings in my opinion and still puzzled IMO. The reason I gave it two stars is due to the pleasant customer service staff and decent interior decor. Creamed Spinach & Pita chips were undercooked since the cheese on top looked like shredded cheese and not fully melted. Fried Pita bread was too thick and not crispy. The Seared Ahi Tuna was slightly cold and undercooked or lack of a seared effect. The ponzu sauce was too sweet and had a generic taste from a bottle. Rice was overcooked and soggy. Broccolini was crispy and cooked perfectly with a slick crunch not overcooked. Pizza Margherita has no tomato sauce and used sliced San Marzano tomatoes on top and not puree as the base - really? The cheese didn't look like thin mozzarella cheese and looked like processed American cheese -why was it yellow? Were there any Basil leaves? The pizza and crust looked like frozen bread pizza from a supermarket not freshly made. Fish Tacos seasoning was overwhelming and too strong. The Mango salsa was fresh and pleasant. read more

We were very impressed with the food and especially the service from Deanne who was very hospitable. The Prime Rib dip was great and I loved the fries. The beer she recommended was very good and she got us Chocolate Chip cookies to go. read more

Salsa was AMAZING!! It's made fresh daily and was sooo good. We also got the sliders and garlic fries which were also really good!

One of the best bars in so cal. Cocktails are delicious. The food is fresh and of excellent quality. We love coming here. Excellent spot

We stopped to have lunch at 90 Pacifica, in the Double Tree Hotel in Irvine. I read the great Yelp reviews, and it exceeded my expectations. Portia our hostess/server was super nice and friendly. She brought us dinner rolls & butter. For our Appetizer: French Onion Soup; included; fried artichoke & Panchito. Magnifique! The best French onion soup Diana & I ever had! My Entrée: Jidori Chicken; half chicken roasted to perfection. topped with a onion ring. included; corn bean succotash. Fantastic! I drank an iced tea with my meal. Diana had: Prime Rib Dip; prime rib, swiss cheese, onion fritters, chewy ciabatta bread, roasted red beet horseradish, and truffle fries. Yummy! For dessert: I had: Chocolate Ganache Tart; with a scoop of pistachio gelato. Diana had: Almond Crusted Cheesecake; with drunken berries. They were super duperly delicious! They were the best two desserts Diana & I ever had! My compliments to the chef! Then we walked outside and drove off to find my next review. Robert H. read more

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I got a burger and fries to go. I was not expecting this burger and fries to be so damn good ! The burger was very flavorful. My fries were crisp on the outside and seasoned to perfection. The service was amazing. read more

Absolutely disgusting- this restaurant served me a RAW burger. I asked for medium rare and got this. The raw meat was stringy and gooey. I sent it back and they served me the same burger that was just put back on the grill for a few minutes. So this time it was burnt on the outside and still raw on the inside.. unreal Then a supervisor came over and looked at this and said that was medium rare. WHAT.. how are you able to supervise a kitchen with that mentality Don't eat here unless you want food poisoning read more

90 Pacifica - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Was super great environment and drinks. Service was excellent and the bartenders were all very friendly. We really appreciated the service from Deanna and her crew. We really wish her all the best and am very pleased with her work ethic and culture serving her patrons. Thank you Double Tree 90 Pacifica for a great Friday evening. read more

Brought a guest to 90 Pacifica for lunch. My meal was terrible. I ordered the Prime Rib Dip, with au jus and fries. The truffle fries were visibly unappealing, limp and super-soggy. None of the fries were crisp. They were a total mess of potato strips; and appeared (and tasted) as if they had been left in a bowl of water for a long time. After one attempt, I did not eat them and left the mess of watery potatoes on my plate. The au jus was bland and lacked flavor. I'm at a loss about the au jus: it should be easy to prepare hot and flavorful au jus ahead of time. It's not complicated. The only redeeming quality about the sandwich itself was the sliced beef. The sliced beef was, in fact, sliced roast beef. I left the Ciabatta bread on my plate and ate the roast beef separately (because we only had an hour to spare for lunch). My unappetizing Prime Rib Dip meal cost about $21.00 (tax included). After we left the restaurant and drove down the street, we saw a fast-food burger restaurant, and stopped there; and ordered two new meals to go because we were so hungry. Thankfully, the fast-food burgers and fries were satisfying, and a lot less expensive than $21.00 for my Prime Rib Dip sandwich and fries. For these reasons, I do not plan to return to 90 Pacifica in the future. [Note: The waitstaff at 90 Pacifica was friendly, courteous and efficient - thank you very much to them. This review is only about the meal itself and NOT about the waitstaff who did a good job.] read more

Best Aloha, friendly service thanks to Deanne and her crew. Food is on point. Ambiance feels like home.

Fantastic service! House Chardonnay and other wine unexpectedly good. Special "sidecar" delighted one picky drinker. Ordered chicken wings, onion rings, artichoke dip and roasted Brussels sprouts as starters for our group to share....and all were perfectly yummy. Fish tacos excellent, also salmon salad and bbq chicken pizza. Everything was absolutely delicious and done right. Not delighted however by unsightly kitchen access area, which took away from an otherwise perfect experience. read more

This is Irvine's hidden gem, tucked away in the DoubleTree Hotel (which means you can leave with a can of their signature, freshly baked cookies,) and surrounded by The Irvine Company's cookie-cutter "luxury" apartments and office parks. The service here is always phenomenal. Portia runs the show in the dining room and bar during weekday lunches. She's sweet, knowledgeable, and accommodating, always anticipating the requests of her guests. The menu offers a diverse selection of entrees and small plates with Pacific Rim and Mediterranean influences. This restaurant offers ambiance, value, a nice selection of wines, a seasonally updated menu, friendly service, and some great specials. Highly recommended! read more

Decided to have lunch here just because. Food was good, the little cafe cozy, and most of all, our server JUAN was super pleasant and waited on us well. Afterwards we wanted to buy Doubletree cookies and he just gave them to us! Will be back! read more

They have the Chef from Chopped and her food is awesome. Get the spicy tuna tacos - they're delicious. Get the lobster mac and cheese - delicious Get the edamame hummus - delicious (I ate it on everything) The flat iron steak looked delicious, my fish sandwich was a little too salty but it was nice and tender with good flavor (other than the salt thing) Service was great. Never had to ask for anything, other than a box for leftovers. Because it's located in the DoubleTree Hotel, you ordinarily wouldn't think of having lunch here unless you were staying for a business trip. After eating here with a group of co-workers, we all agreed that we'd come back for lunch. Don't forget to get your parking validated before you leave. OH! And grab some of their famous (and delicious) chocolate chip cookies!!! read more

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I am actually quite impressed with the food and drink here. The breakfast buffet is whatever but the servers are friendly and helpful. The lunch and dinner were prepared with the level of sophistication that surprised me. Very tasty. Love the steak, lobster mac n cheese, salmon salad, poke with rice balls, actually, pretty much everything we've tried. Good wine, beer, and liquor selection at the bar was a plus. The lady helping us at dinner is lovely even though there were some small hiccups along the way, I would go back anytime if I am staying in the area again. The DoubleTree cookies were a huge hit, even with gluten-free option, which made our GF friend very happy! read more

They have some awesome specials at 90 Pacifica. I work down the street from the DoubleTree in Irvine and this was my first time dining there. 90 Pacifica is their main restaurant just past the bar. On Mondays, they have a $15 burger special that includes fries and your choice of beer on tap. That same burger is on the menu for $16 but doesn't come with beer so it's a good deal on Mondays. There is a seasonal $20 special that changes quarterly. When I went, the special was swordfish with roasted vegetables and a glass of wine. Last month it was the seared filet mignonette. It wasn't very busy when we went for lunch and our server took our orders after we seated ourselves. The alcohol came out first. The food took a while to come out but it was definitely made to order. Once out, it was pretty good. I was happy with my meal and so was my friend. I can't believe it took us so long to check out 90 Pacifica but I'm definitely glad I did. Hopefully, I'll be back soon. Cheers! read more

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I stopped by here to buy some Doubletree cookies after work. Being dinner time, the bar was obviously busy. The bar tender on shift was Jose, he was all by himself in this madness but ensured to greet me as soon as I walked up. He was tending bar, seating new arrivals and helping people who walked up ALL BY HIMSELF. He is very pleasant and efficient. Bravo Jose! read more

Fatigued because of a 4AM wake up to catch an early plane, we walked into 90 Pacifica Restaurant, Irvine, CA, in the Double Tree Hilton, enticed by Chef Scott's special of "Seared Filet Mignonette with Organic Mushroom Risotto, Grilled Vegetables, and Onion Fritters with a glass of Trinidad Cellars Petite Sirah." Marvelous!!! Our server, Eleazar, was friendly, knowledgeable, and just perfect. She knew when to help us and when we needed time to decide. Her timing was amazing. As tired as we were we wanted to sit at the outdoor table, dine, enjoy the afternoon breeze, and just be...as we ate a wonderful meal. Our experience was fabulous...we might return for dinner. read more

Next time you're looking for some delicious food near the Irvine Spectrum Center, avoid those crowds and come over here instead! Definitely unassuming hidden gem as it is inside the Doubletree hotel and therefore, mostly caters to those traveling for business. My sister and I came here on a Friday night as it is walking distance from her place and wanted to try something different from the Spectrum center. SERVICE: Amazing!! This might have had something to do with us being the only patrons there at first, but the bartender was incredibly friendly and chatty when seating and waiting on us, the chef came out several times to check on us and even offered us warm chocolate chip cookies on the house for dessert. AMBIENCE: We were the only people around 7pm in mid-November, so it was quiet at first. Very nice inside and by the time we left the bar had filled up. FOOD: Delicious, flavorful and creative. We had the two chef's specials which were $20 and included a glass of wine with the main dish! One was salmon with cauliflower puree and roasted whole cauliflower, and the other was a generous ribeye with truffle fries. Delicious, great service, and good value (especially for the area). I recommend! read more

The place to be if you want to be forced into having uncomfortable political conversations with a bartender with extreme political views. As a frequent visitor at the DoubleTree the 90 Pacifica bar and restaurant is my defacto place to eat when I don't wish to leave the hotel after long travel. The food has never been great, but it's right inside the hotel so it works. Things like the cook on the burger not being as requested, tortillas for the fish tacos being close to deep fried and lavash bread (served with hummus) being crispy like a chip are my typically gripes but I ignore it for the conveniences of proximity this restaurant offers. Unfortunately, my last experience has left me wanting to never return. As is typical for a weeknight, the bar was packed with the usual business travellers. One such gentleman grabs a seat at the bar and somehow manages to step into a comment about the liberal city he hails from. He jokes about it and moves on but the bartender decides to continue on. Clearly, the death of an Arizona senator in the week prior and the snubbing of her favorite president and past vice-presidential candidate from the hands of the senator's family had gotten her riled. The gentleman again tries to politely push back and distract himself with his phone but there's no escaping the punishment that is America's political climate. The bartender needed an audience and seeing as everyone else (myself included) had managed to engross themselves into other conversations or move away from the bar, she piles onto this poor unsuspecting sucker who had just begun his drink & meal. What followed next was a barrage of conspiracy theories - fake news, fascist violence, pedophilia claims, etc. Her co-workers noticed the disturbance the bartender was causing and tried to get her to move onto other chores but no sir. She did not take the bait, chastised them in front of customers and went on to talk about immigration (perhaps unrelated but her co-workers were mostly hispanic). The gentleman at the bar decided to eventually finish his drink back in his room. My party and I escaped soon after to grab the shuttle to a different bar, swearing never to return. This post is not about taking political sides. It's about professionalism and the decency to skip discussions of extreme political ideology in a service setting. Everyone's entitled to their own views but a service staff dragging an entire bar into extreme political debate has some serious risks that a business may want to ponder on. read more

Couple of things that made me not like the place as much as I should have: - It is not very clear where the restaurant is. We waited by the host/hostess stand in front of the 90 Pacifica wall sign for a couple of minutes before we realize nobody was coming. We thought the bartender would be our server, but she only works the bar and you had to walk into an extra room in the back for the dining part of 90 Pacifica. - The service was meh at best. He did a great job filling up water, but in recommending food, he didn't seem to know what was best. Wasn't as attentive as I'd like when we were trying to get the check - with only 1 other guest in the restaurant. Otherwise, the food was pretty good. The lobster mac n cheese was good, but obviously could've offered a little bit more meat. The seared ahi tuna was nice, but could have been chilled a little bit. Ours were definitely room temperature, which to me is a little strange. Was decent and did redeem the 20% checkin from Yelp. Other than that, there doesn't seem to be a need to come back. read more

Stayed here for a quick visit to see family. Grabbed a couple of beers and ordered the chips and salsa. WOW!! The chips are cooked to order and the salsa is homemade. So amazing!! A definite "not to miss"! read more

Excellent food and great prices! Location is inside the hotel and the decor is very modern and chic. The service staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Restaurant is 'chubby boy' friendly with comfortable chairs for all sizes ;-) read more

We were a bit weary coming in for dinner and not seeing any other diners. But we also didn't want to wait in the long lines for other good eateries around this area. Food ended up being very tasty and not what you would normally expect in a hotel lobby. Bartender mixed us some great drinks so that definitely made it a better dinner. The server was a bit too efficient for us! He started to clear everything away right after we put the last bite of food into our mouth! Literally pushing us out the door with all the clearing away he was doing! read more

Extremely over priced! Couple eggs and a coffee for breakfast $22+ ! Potatoes were still hard. Looks like they whipped it up in under a minute. Save your money and eat somewhere else read more

I checked in to the DoubleTree for work and just needed a quick bite before going to bed. I wasn't expecting much from the lobby bar/restaurant, but I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised! I felt like I needed to eat healthy so I had the grilled salmon salad. I was beginning to regret my decision as I saw some pasta dishes come out, but the salad turned out to be great. I told the bartender that I especially liked the candied nuts and he told me that if I went back and got the same salad, I should ask for extra candied nuts and the chef would be happy to oblige. Great service and food overall! But if I go back, I'm getting the pasta. read more

I got to eat here while staying at the hotel it is in, for two weeks. The food was never short of awesome and room service was incredibly good. I like that the menu is seasonal. I appreciate how quickly I place an order and get it. The breakfast bar is great and not your typical hotel breakfast offerings. Must try the desserts! read more

I have been staying at the Hilton and stopped into 90 Pacifica and all I can say is Deanna is amazing!!! She is supper attentive and made me want to come back night after night for my entire stay. She makes an amazing cocktail and really made me feel at home. Unfortunately tonight was her night off and Desi was behind the bar. At exactly 10 he came to tell us it was last call so we ordered outlets last cocktail and figured we would be able to enjoy it this was not the case no sooner were we enjoying it when Desi came over to tell us as well as the table next to us that we had to go so he could clean up and go home. If this had been my first experience here I would never have come back. The restaurant really needs to rethink who they hire. They need more associates like Deanna! read more

1 star. Don't go here! The fact that I made a reservation for 2 at 8pm, walked in at 7:45pm, WAS NOT greeted or welcomed by hotel OR restaurant staff & had to find out MYSELF that the dining room was CLOSED, made me really upset & disappointed! I walked up to the front desk & spoke to an employee... She apologized and said "you can have dinner at the bar- if you're 21." My boyfriend is, and I am not. Therefore, we left. She then asked; "would you like a cookie?" Lol, you're not going to make up for your poor customer service and lack of communication to guests who made a RESERVATION- with a cookie! Won't be returning & will be WARNING friends and family of this place. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME, EFFORT & MONEY that it took me to drive from Westminster to Irvine! PS this is NOT at the Irvine Spectrum! (They false advertise) Well, it is a Hilton, after all- couldn't expect much. UPDATE: I was contacted by the head chef. He offered to come in and personally cook our meals on the house. Although we have not returned, I appreciate the effort of going above and beyond. read more

Deanna is the best thing about this place. Super friendly and very attentive. Amazing story teller, came here for the booze, stayed for the lady. read more

I had the pleasure of have breakfast here every morning while I was on my visit in Orange County. I even did dinner here a few nights. Great group of staff members food was made fresh to order. The bar is a must to visit. read more

Delicious burger, great service and of course those legendary chocolate chip cookies. My family had a great experience. We will definitely return. read more

Amazing! I had lunch here for the first time and I ordered the awesome Lobster Mac & Cheese. Great tastes, plus I also got to try bites from other dishes like the Macadamia Crusted Salmon & tried a Jicama Taco for the first time. Absolutely delicious. After all of this I learn to find out that all of the food items come in fresh. Great restaurant, keep it up! read more