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    949 Grill Lounge

    4.7 (227 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Ken C.

    949 Grill lounge near UC Irvine is a small hidden gem as it offers delicious Hunan style grilled skewers. The skewers are very cumin-heavy, so I wouldn't recommend it if you don't enjoy that flavor; however, we really enjoyed their two person combo, which included spicy cucumbers, beef/shrimp/bacon skewers, your choice of stir-fried noodle or fried rice, and sweet toast, which costed a reasonable $40. Skewers are relatively small, so you'd have to order more if you have a big appetite; however, they have a nice selection of beef, chicken, shrimp, lamb, and pork. We got our dishes spicy and we thought it was full-flavored. Only thing that was odd was that their drink menu wasn't clear, which is a missed opportunity. This is definitely food that pairs well with beer. Another negative is that they lure people over for reservations by offering 1000 opentable points, but I was given zero points after dining here. That's disappointing. Regardless, I'd consider coming back, as it has flavorful food at a reasonable price.

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    Maki S.

    Good food but their service was subpar. They threw away my food without my consent while I was still working on it. They literally just grabbed plates without asking. There is a free parking lot nearby.

    Shawn S.

    This place is actually a great value for lunch. The lunch box sets come with a big portion of the entree, as well as rice, side dishes (cucumber and bamboo shoots), and a soup for a complete and filling meal. The food is all delicious and well presented. They also have an extensive regular menu with the skewers being very popular. Staff are friendly and helpful, and the food is prepared quickly. Very clean and open interior in a modern plaza.

    Ashlee H.

    This was my second time here, and I'm still loving their grilled skewers! I really love the cumin seasoning, so fragrant and flavorful, and it makes the skewers so addictive! There are so many options to choose from, and I love trying all the different cuts and textures! The malatang had that perfect numbing, spicy kick that was so satisfying, and the stir-fried bok choy had a delicious garlicky flavor that went so well with all the skewers. Definitely a spot I'd keep coming back to!! What we ordered: -Lamb Skewers (5) -Beef Skewers (5) -Beef Tendon Skewers (5) -House Special Garlic Chicken Skewers (5) -Chicken Cartilage Skewers (5) -Chicken Heart Skewers (5) -Beef Tongue Skewers (2) -Malatang -Seasonal Vegetable (bok choy) -Rice -Suntory Beer

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    Liz B.

    A great spot for authentic Hunan dishes, bold flavors, and heat! The foil clam vermicelli was tasty and affordable, the noodles soaked up a lot of the sauce. The foil pork brain was also surprisingly good, I was expecting it to have a strong pork odor, but it was seasoned very well! Every dish I tried was pretty spicy, but with some rice it was toned down! I don't think I would get the skewers again, they were on the dryer side and a little too expensive for the amount of meat. The takeout process was very smooth and my food was ready in around 20 minutes! The restaurant is located on the bottom of an apartment complex, and the parking structure makes it very convenient for a convenient and casual meal.

    Stephen C.

    The food here is amazing. The skewers are brought to you with a small grill on your table. The meet is tender and goes great with a drink or two. The dishes are prepared in traditional Chinese Spices. The plates are prepared to perfection; just the right time on the stove; the right tenderness; the right spices.

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    Andrew C.

    Had a great experience here at 949! Came here with my girlfriend because she was craving those little Chinese skewers. Place seated is immediately and it was very easy to order using the QR code. Some music was playing and the place was quite lively with an open kitchen. Definitely would come back for their house special chicken and the potato tornado!

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    Andrew D.

    Good skewers in Irvine! We were seated and served relatively quickly. This place has large seating capacity and seems to be tailored for those looking for a quick bite. We got a variety of different skewers including Chicken Skin, Chicken Cartilage, House Special Garlic Chicken, Pork Belly. Overall, it was great but not particularly noteworthy relative to other skewer places. Would recommend to those in the area looking for skewers in Irvine!

    Jennie W.

    5 stars for 949 BBQ Studio! The skewers are rich, flavorful, and seasoned just right. The lamb skewers and mashed eggplant dish were definitely the highlights of our meal. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and food comes out fresh and hot. Perfect spot in Irvine for late-night cravings or dining with friends!

    Yummm!!! Fish is super fresh, melt it in your mouth
    Alice W.

    Yummm! So fresh and fish melted in your mouth, will definitely come back again!!! Also must try the house special fried rice !!

    Tiffany P.

    First time eating here and everything was delicious!! The flavors and spice of the skewers were probably one of the best I ever had. I recommend the Beef Skewers (5 Skewers) and the chicken House Special Garlic Chicken skewers, those were my favorite. I would come back again!

    Audrey A.

    I'm a huge fan of Chinese BBQ and I've been looking for a place in Irvine for a while. I normally drive back to the 626 if I'm craving skewers so I was super excited to find out about 949! We went on Saturday night and waited about 20 minutes for a table. The restaurant is fairly small and probably wouldn't be able to accommodate too large of a party. Service is pretty hands off and everything is ordered through your phone. The food comes out quick and skewers are placed on a hot place to keep warm as you eat. We ordered the lamb, beef, pork belly, and chicken skin skewers. I will say, these skewers are pretty small and aren't the best quality. The lamb was my favorite, followed by the chicken skin. I don't think they use a super great cut for the beef but maybe we just got unlucky with the pieces. The pork belly was definitely the biggest disappointment. Although it tasted great, it was a VERY thinly sliced piece of pork belly and not worth the price. I will opt to get another order of the lamb in place of the pork next time I come. The standout star for me was the cabbage, though. I was expecting a small plate as a side but instead, we got a humungous place of delicious cabbage that was absolutely covered in seasoning. I could have eaten that with a bowl of white rice by itself! All in all, this place really does hit the spot when you're craving skewers as long as you know what to order. I'll definitely be back!

    Amanda G.

    Service is very good. Food is ok....... almost like back to Dongbei lol. See Irvine friends..

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    Food is authentic. We tried the skewers as well as the fish dish. Both pretty good. Love it. Would come back.

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    1 year ago

    Delicious authentic Chinese food. Service was fabulous. Thank you 949 for a great experience.

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    Great experience, great service, food was delicious. A very great experience can't wait to come back

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    The bbq at here is really amazing and the environment is nice as well. The service is also good.

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    9 months ago

    Be aware of restaurant mistake, if they serve wrong items to your table, they will charge you. 注意餐厅加餐,如果他们上错了餐,他们会加到你的账单里并注明餐厅加餐!!!

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    9 months ago

    This place is suitable for office workers and people living nearby. We are retired seniors, so it's not really for us.

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    1 year ago

    Best place to get frog! Service are nice, great vibe for late night eatery. Recommend!

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    Great service and nice food. Perfect for night craving for bbq. Lamb and tofu are particularly good

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    Great service, the meat was well cooked. Not many places you can get Chinese bbq in SoCal. Would come again.

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    FLOE Restaurant

    3.9(82 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Floe lounge is located inside the Irvine Marriott and has a lot of great options. I opted for the…read morewings because the description got me lol House dry rub wings with your choice of sauce. The wings were super crispy and it was a little smoky. Never had a wing like this where the sauce was on the side. I actually enjoyed it a lot because the wings never got soggy! My friends tried the steak and fries. Said the steak was good but the fries were garlic Parmesan and ended up being a little soggy. We also tired the carne asada bowl which was good too! Nothing crazy but the wings were definitely the hit. The service is super friendly and attentive as most hotel restaurants are. But the seating area is big and they also have a full bar! Definitely recommend if you're staying at the hotel!

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    CIR Lounge

    4.4(411 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    Amazing good, drinks, and ambience! This place has it out. It really throws you off because it's…read moretucked in a normal food plaza, but when you step inside, the mood is set instantly. Everything is very upscale. It is on the smaller side but surprisingly the restaurant was mostly empty. I have had this restaurant bookmarked since it opened but never had the chance to go. Happy I got to give it a shot, and I will definitely be coming back! Service was great. Very attentive server, busser, and bartender. Drinks 5/5: They have a full bar and they drinks are very well crafted. I ordered the Blue-Eyed Girl and the bartender mentioned the blueberry syrup being made from scratch. FOOD: Keep in mind that all of the dishes come with portions of 3 pcs - SPICY TUNA ON PUFFED RICE 5/5: So flavorful, not too much eel sauce as some places, and I loved that it was served on a rice cracker. Light and airy. - TRUFFLE POMME FRITES 5/5: Served piping hot and so fresh with just the right amount of truffle. - WAGYU SLIDERS 4.5/5: Tender and so flavorful. The buns were very slightly on the dry side but not very noticeable. - CAVIAR CONES 5/5: 3 cones for $18 is a steal! The creme fraise paired so well with the caviar. - HAMACHI CRUDO 5/5 - RAW OYSTERS 4.5/5: These were dressed very well. - BONE MARROW BIBIMBAP 5/5: Came out hot, crispy, and so good! The server was so sweet and brought us an additional bone marrow because our original piece barely had any. We were celebrating two birthdays and they offered two choice desserts on the house: - BANANA MISO CAKE 5/5 - CIR SORBET 5/5: The sorbet was so refreshing Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed everything here and on top of that, the menu was very decently priced. I am definitely coming back.

    We really enjoyed our dining experience here. The vibes were great, service was so attentive and…read morefriendly, and the music provided by a live dj mixing the tracks were hits! I wish the dj would come play at some of the clubs back home! Food was great. We really enjoyed everything. The only thing that we probably wouldn't get again was the spicy tuna on puffed rice. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great. However, everything else was wonderful and the staff made great conversation. Great place for a date night! We wanted to take some pictures but it's quite dark inside and the flash would definitely light up the whole interior. Would definitely consider coming back here the next time I'm in the area!

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    Habana - outdoor patio, late night dining and cocktails by the fire pit

    Habana

    4.1(6.1k reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Hipster vibe
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    Love this restaurant. Best vibes and ambiance. Dim, patio is super cute! I recommend sitting in the…read morepatio vs inside. The chorizo mussel clams steamer is so flavorful and good! Order an extra side of bread and dip it!! Perfect appy! Espresso martini was made to perfection. The filet was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Comes normally with fries but I got the garlic mashed potatoes instead. Service was great! Highly recommend this spot! Great for dates, girls date night and it's the perfect vibe!

    I want to begin with an important distinction: my two-star rating is not meant to suggest that the…read morefood was terrible, the service was bad, or the restaurant unpleasant. It reflects something a little harder to quantify: value. The amount a restaurant asks me to pay inevitably creates a certain expectation. Food, service, atmosphere and price don't exist independently of one another; they form a package. And for me, the package simply didn't come together here. There were things I genuinely liked. We sat outside, beneath a corrugated metal covering, and I actually enjoyed the design of the space. The tables and chairs are a refreshing departure from the polished, corporate, "haven't I seen this in twelve other restaurants?" look. And the candle wall at the far end of the patio is simply wonderful--warm, cozy and genuinely beautiful. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting or the prices. We each had a beer: an 11.16-ounce can for $10. It was cold, fresh and perfectly drinkable. It also wasn't particularly good. Obviously, the restaurant didn't brew it, but ultimately they chose it, priced it and served it. We also shared the Chicken Empanadas ($18) and Mariscos Fritos ($22). The empanadas were... meh. Nothing particularly wrong with them, but nothing that made me want another one, either. The Mariscos Fritos were the bigger disappointment. The menu promises calamari and shrimp, although I honestly had trouble identifying much of either. There was plenty of fennel, which was far too raw for my taste, and the dish was a considerable distance from what I would describe as "cooked to perfection." And I want to be fair here: nothing tasted spoiled. Nothing appeared to have been fried in old oil. Nothing was inedible. We finished the plate. It simply wasn't enjoyable. The service was perfectly fine and, frankly, perfectly forgettable--and I don't necessarily mean that as criticism. Good service can be a little like music in a movie: sometimes you barely notice it, but you'd certainly notice if it weren't there. Nothing about the service bothered me, and nothing particularly stood out. What finally crystallized my feelings was looking to my right from our table and seeing a parking lot. At one point I was being blinded by the headlights of a car whose driver needed about four attempts to park. Had I been looking at the Caribbean Sea, I might have sipped my $10 canned beer, eaten my rather ordinary appetizers and thought, Well... I'm paying for the whole experience. But I wasn't looking at the Caribbean Sea. I was looking at a parking lot. And perhaps that's the best way I can explain the two stars. Two $10 beers and two appetizers brought us to $60 before tax and tip. That amount, by itself, doesn't offend me. I've happily spent similar amounts elsewhere and walked away thinking, Worth it. Here, I didn't. The food wasn't terrible. The service wasn't bad. The setting had some genuinely lovely touches. And the prices, considered in isolation, aren't outrageous. They simply didn't belong together. For what we ate, where we ate it, and the overall experience we received, I left feeling that what I had paid and what I had received were too far apart. And ultimately, that's what I'm rating.

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    The Country Club - Coming soon !

    The Country Club

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    4.2 mi
    •$$

    We hosted my retirement party at The Country Club. We wanted something different from the usual…read morebuffet thing. The Country Club is beautiful. It's decorated in a 1930's speakeasy theme and is very clean and very well maintained!! My wife contacted Megan, the Event Coordinator who invited us to have dinner so we could check out the venue, go over some scenarios and sample the food. Megan was so super cool, friendly and knowledgeable. She made it easy...she was straight forward with pricing and had great suggestions. She listened to what we wanted and made all the necessary accommodations. We then did a food tasting to select the menu for the event. There was soooo much good food it was hard to make decisions but we did it!! Then came game day!! Megan and here team had everything ready to go. Megan introduced us to the staff members who would be serving us. Everyone was so nice, professional and attentive. Then came the food!! Everything was fantastic and beautifully displayed. All my guests had great time and loved the food and loved The Country Club!! Thank you Megan and the team and thank you to The Country Club!!

    The ambiance is almost like a high class mountain lodge, dark, classy but can be casual and cozy as…read morewell. Our server was very sweet and informative. We loved the theatrics of the smoked drink, they bring a cart over to your table and the fragrance is amazing! I recommend getting a bunch of plates and eating family style so you can try a little of everything. My favorites were the beet and burrata salad, the wagu steak and the Chilean sea bass. I feel like you can go wrong with anything on the menu!

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