My mom and I had the pleasure of being served by Jasper today, and we were blown away! Even though it was his first day as a server, you honestly couldn't tell. He was incredibly kind, personable, and friendly throughout our entire meal. Not only that, but his menu knowledge was spot on, and his suggestions were absolutely perfect. Give this guy a raise--he's a natural!" read more

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This place has a nice, cool vibe. It's a great place for happy hour with friends, coworkers. You can't go wrong with the food here, love the new American food here. Felt like their service could be better. I'd come back here again though, and enjoy a relaxing time here with friends :) read more

Came here for a Friday night dinner and had a lovely time! Parking was very convenient in the garage and they will validate for 3 hours on the way out of the restaurant. The low lighting was super cute and vibey and would make for a great date spot. We started off with The Bosscat as our drink and got the country bread as the appetizer. I had read reviews on here that the country bread was a must have and I cannot agree more. The bread was so well seasoned and pillowy and came out fresh and piping hot with a huge lob of ranch butter on top. I think I could have sustained myself on that alone. The Bosscat was also really yummy, I am not much of a whiskey drinker but was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it and the rosemary added a nice touch of freshness. For my main I got the bourbon butter chicken and my friend got the spicy rigatoni. The chicken was so delicious and the mushroom gravy on top elevated it so much. The mashed potatoes were so creamy and decadent. The spicy rigatoni was also very yummy. John the owner came by to collect our glasses and chatted with us, which was really nice and I appreciate the service! There is a new brunch special that he let us know about starting this weekend. Overall, I had a wonderful experience here and am excited to go back! read more

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Yesterday we watched the US soccer World Cup and it was a great time. Your staff was very accommodating, even though our reservation was only set for four or five people. You let us have a few more people join us. Also our server Morgan was fantastic. He was very accommodating and sweet as well. Very attentive! We also enjoyed the food Thank you for a great time Morgan and Bosscat! read more

Kelsey was our server for the early lunch hour. I had a party of three. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the fresh air and breeze. I had the KC Chicken meatballs, my sister had the burger smashies and my nephew had the garden salad with chicken. We all enjoyed our meals. On this hot summer day we decided to skip the cocktails. This is a chill place to watch a sports game or to meet up with friends. This restaurant plays some of the best rock 'n' roll from the 70's and 80's. Be sure to get your parking validated. read more

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I came here the other day with my fiancé for brunch and we had pretty good service from Oscar. He took care of us and made sure that we were served properly and that our drinks were refilled. Super cool ambience, they only have a DJ on the weekends. DJ played pretty good music! The wait wasn't too bad. It was only 30 minutes and we were seated near the bar. I like the decor inside the building and they had patio seating and bar seating as well. My fiancé really seemed to enjoy her omelette toast and I ordered a burger with french fries. It was good. It wasn't like out of the ballpark for smash burger, but I wish they gave me more fries as well. They had a good selection of cocktails and mixed drinks! it's definitely a cool place to come and have brunch and to drink. read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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The food the service the ambiance, all deserve a 5/5 perfect score. This place never disappoints. read more

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Came here for brunch and had an amazing time! Sat on their outside patio- great vibes and very comfortable. Our table shared the cinnamon roll and fruity pebbles french toast (of course)- did not disappoint! Both extremely yummy and good portions to share. The cinnamon roll was so flaky and we loved the frosting/sauce on the side. French toast not only had fruit pebbles as a topping but baked into it, with plenty of fresh fruit on top, as well. Finally, I got the short rib chilaquiles which might have been the best chilaquiles I've ever had. We definitely over ordered but it was hard not to when everything was so delicious. I was stuffed all day! Service was prompt and very attentive. Definitely recommend. read more

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Everything about this place is fun. The food is excellent and creative, and the drinks even more so. Service is great, would definitely come again. read more

Yes for drinks and apps, but no for entrées - at least in my opinion. Bosscat in Irvine has a cool vibe, perfect for meeting a group of friends. It's definitely an aesthetic spot - great for photos, especially with some of the outdoor seating that includes a couch and LED sign. Service was excellent throughout our visit. I loved that they placed pitchers of water on the table so no one was ever left waiting for a refill. We started with a few appetizers, and the Chicken & cheese dip and Country Bread were a hit with everyone at the table. Most of us ordered mocktails and the 'One Day at a Time' was the clear favorite. For my main, I had the Crispy fried chicken sandwich without the spicy slaw, but the sauce itself was still pretty spicy - I would've appreciated a milder option (my friends enjoyed the comeback sauce so maybe that would have been a better choice for me). One of my friends tried the Tuscan broccoli soup and was expecting something creamy, but it ended up being quite acidic, which wasn't what she had in mind. Note, the menu does state it has tomatoes but calls it a creamy tomato broth. Overall, the apps and drinks were the stars of the meal, but the entrées didn't quite hit the mark. Still, I'd come back just for the atmosphere, mocktails, and small bites. read more

We randomly found Bosscat on our way to Pelican hills. Great location with validation for parking if you dine at the several restaurants within the complex. The decor is quite nice, more like a whiskey lounge than for dining really. Food is on point, we got the Benedict and butter burger and they were both yummy and up to par. Burger is on the smaller side but quite delicious nonetheless. Service is pretty attentive, the place can get quite noisy so just have to speak up. Would definitely come back again. read more

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Came back a 2nd time to unwind! Upping my stars at the Irvine location to 5! It did not disappoint the staff, atmosphere, & tasty food yet again! Shared my poor experience at Orange location and they apologized on their behalf, though totally didn't need too. Just the right amount of attention and nothing disruptive! Answered all my follow up questions with such grace and friendliness! read more

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Not many places actually deserve a 5. This place is real close to I rounded up. We came here for their Boss Brunch. The breakfast burrito with the green sauce was the bomb. And the Boss fries were the best fries I've ever had. Crispy and delicate. The burger was also incredible. The cinnamon roll was perfect. Flakey and just sweet but not too sweet. Great outside inside space. Friendly staff. A must visit. read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - Breakfast burrito - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Had brunch here awhile back which was good and finally came for dinner, service at the bar was super fast and friendly then sat down for dinner and our waiter was very attentive and honest about the menu, I had the the devils cut ribeye and didn't mind paying the $84 cuz it was one of the tastiest steaks I've ever had , a nice cold Duvel washed it down , will come here again when in area. read more

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The pork belly poutine is incredibly savory and melts right in your mouth. I really loved the upbeat energy in the dining room during my dinner. read more

From Chicago, first time at Bosscat last night for dinner. Here are some thoughts: --It has an old money whiskey bar feel. Service is good. --I ordered the Bosscat burger, and the ground beef was excellent, tasted like steak. --My girls ordered salads, and really enjoyed them. --We ordered banana crème pudding for dessert, and the four of us shared it. Excellent!! Overall, highly recommended! read more

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our server (Nate or Nick, I don't remember his name, but he was wearing a green shirt) was SO nice and really made our entire brunch much better. He repeated orders back to us and was totally down for any modifications we made. He was nice to the kids and brought a nice sparkler for the kid's birthday we were celebrating. A great bar selection and you get TONS of food. I'm glad I just got a BLT, cause everything looked so good but I wanted something a little lighter. Solid place to try in OC, though not a ton of vegetarian options, just something to keep in mind read more

This Bosscat location is in Irvine, parking is available in the structure and Bosscat validates it, restrooms are available, adjacent to the restaurant. I love that this location offers both indoor and outdoor seating. The aesthetics is welcoming and comfy. Customer service is great - attentive, offers great recommendations and has great vibes. We ordered the candy pork, the country bread, the chicken sandwich and the beignets. My espresso martini was delicious. The country bread totally hit the spot. The beignet was a little overcooked but I loved the meyer lemon curd that was paired with it. I'd definitely recommend! read more

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We hosted our wedding after party here at the bosscat patio and it was wonderful! Food and desserts were delicious, and it was so nice to have access to the bar so that guests could order directly from the bartender. We had about 70 guests and felt the space was perfect for mingling and hanging out. Thank you to Casey, Susan, and special events for allowing us to have such an amazing time! read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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My company hosted our holiday party in the private Whiskey Room and really enjoyed the event. We spoke with Casey to schedule our private event and she was very communicative and friendly. She was very organized and happy to help. We had 2 appetizers, 3 entree options, and a dessert. Our server gave us great service and engaged with us. The food was delicious and the cocktails were very tasty. I would definitely come back here for a private event! read more

The ambiance is on point if you're looking for a posh lounge feel with good food and drinks this is the spot to go. Great for happy hour with the girls/guys or even a date night. read more

Imagine you go to a place because the atmosphere is cool and they always have great drinks and they always have good food and the serve servers and the energy there is just absolutely amazing and then you mess around and you meet the owner! Well, it all makes sense. Leslie, one of the owners is the coolest Lady I've ever met hands-down. Hard worker, great ambition, great vision, and she execute it well Thank you for the great night and the apple pie !!! read more

Did the brunch and the food and drinks are pretty mediocre. Probably wouldn't return.

I've had this restaurant saved for years, we tried going to the other location because we were closer to it, but they were having a farmers market so we drove the extra miles to come to this location and it was worth it. It was lunchtime, but I couldn't pass up the blueberry monster. It was crazy good not overly sweet also got beignets and those disappeared quickly. I probably wouldn't order the blueberry monster again unless I was sharing it with somebody and there's too many other things on the menu that look good. read more

Super chill location with a great vibe. You can sit at the bar, indoors or on the covered patio. We came for happy hour and tried the Butter Burger and fried pickles. The burger was the best thing I've eaten here in Costa mesa. We also had the banana pudding for dessert. I wish I had found this spot earlier so we could have come back. Parking is in a garage so be sure to validate. read more

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Nick was amazing! He was incredibly attentive, kind, and caring throughout our visit. He made sure we had everything we needed, checked in at the right times, and made the experience feel welcoming and comfortable. His friendly attitude and great service really stood out. The food was also delicious! Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. Overall, the combination of great food and Nick's excellent service made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend this place and would be happy to come back again. read more

Cliff Notes Price Range: $$ Parking: In a garage, 3 hours validation available Perk: Mississippi Mud Pie Non-Perk: Seats, they are HARD! Ambiance: Trendy Dress: Casual Noise: Moderate Temperature: Open patio so depends on the weather Recommend: 100% Date: 10/08/2024 Dissertation: Bosscat Kitchen and Libations? More like Bosscat whiskey heaven! We kicked off our adventure with a whiskey flight that had us feeling like bourbon connoisseurs--or at least pretending we knew what we were talking about. Then came 'The Good Life' cocktail, which tasted like someone liquefied those raspberry chews you find in your grandma's candy dish--sweet, nostalgic, and surprisingly delicious! Our server's name was Kelsey. Super nice and had great whisky recommendations! For starters, we tried the Meatballs with crispy jalapeños and cheese, and they were so light and fluffy I half-expected them to float off my plate. They were dangerously good. Then came the Chicken Sausage Pasta... solidly a 'meh,' but hey, not everything can be a whiskey-infused miracle. To top it all off, the Mississippi Mud Pie rolled in and stole the show--it was so indulgent that it should come with a warning label. If you're looking for a place to drink like a boss and eat like you just earned a promotion, Bosscat's the spot! read more

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Me and my girls went for a late lunch today to celebrate my Bday. To clarify, we range in age from 60-80 yrs of age. Two of us have worked the majority of our lives in retail and service. We know what excellent customer service is, and is not. We were impressed from the moment we stepped in and were greeted by our hostess. I'm sorry I did not catch her name, she was great. She had more comfortable chairs brought out to the patio so our aching bodies wouldn't have to sit and suffer while we enjoyed our lunch outside. She was kind, helpful and funny. Kudos to you girl!! Next we were put into the hands of our server Jordan. He did not disappoint. He was attentive, knowledgeable of the menu, and helped guide us in our selections without pressure. He was attentive without being intrusive throughout our whole meal. His demeanor was so appreciated. He was friendly, comfortable, easy going and made sure our time was pleasant and enjoyable. Now to the food. We had the short rib tostadas to begin with. They were delicious. Each of us ordered something different and all of us sampled everything. We had the Fried Chicken Salad, The Wedge Salad, and the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, and oh my goodness, the house made fried bread with ranch butter(so amazing). In addition, I was offered a complimentary glass of champagne and a Bday dessert to share. We loved everything. It was a lovely afternoon. We were crazy about the food, and felt genuinely welcomed and cared about by the staff. Thank you for wonderful afternoon. We will be back. read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

The worst experience ever, I went with my family to have dinner it was our 1st time there so we needed help choosing our food, the servant was so rude and unhelpful he left our table saying I have other customers If u want to have a good time DONT go there!!!! read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

We ended up at Bosscat by chance and were not familiar with this restaurant or the beautiful park-like grounds. Host was polite. We chose to sit in the patio and everything about being outside was perfect. We ordered a few margaritas, Mac+cheese, burger, and a chicken salad. Everything was delicious. Best of all was our server, Daisy S. Whatta gem! Thank you! read more

Long over due review. Food great, drinks great and service great. Fun place to come to!

This might be a better spot for drinks and brunch. The appetizers were okay - I would pass on the tuna lettuce bites. Our main entrées were much better than the appetizers we tried (we had also ordered the burrata and tomato jam). The servers were helpful and attentive in the atmosphere had a great energy and I loved the setup of the restaurant. read more

Bosscat is usually our go-to for a nicer dinner. Tonight the bag was fumbled so hard I'm questioning if there have been major changes in the kitchen. The corn fritters (forgot the actual name) were burnt on the inside and raw on the inside. I'll attach photos. I always get the slow cooked pot roast. The roast was amazing, and so were the potatoes, but about 1/3 of the green beans were not trimmed. The stem ends were also inedible and left a string the length of the bean. I'm hoping this is a temporary set back door for the kitchen, because this meal was well over a hundred dollars and we got burnt/raw fritters and untrimmed green beans. read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - Burnt outside of fritter - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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We went to BossCat in Irvine to celebrate Galentine's Day and got to try their new brunch menu such a fun experience. Our server, Nick, was fantastic: attentive, friendly, and made the whole brunch feel relaxed and celebratory. We shared the cinnamon roll as an appetizer, which was unique and delicious. It had more of a croissant consistency rather than a traditional gooey, cake-style pastry, and the cinnamon icing was poured over the top tableside, which was a nice touch. There were five of us, and with adult beverages, tip, and plenty of food, we all left full and happy for about $40 each. Everyone enjoyed their main dishes, along with the mimosas and I had the BossCat signature whiskey drink. One of my friends ordered the breakfast croissant sandwich...huge portion, almost a popover vibe. I had a breakfast sandwich myself, and it was absolutely delish. Overall, great food, great drinks, and great service. BossCat is a solid spot for brunch, especially for a fun celebration with friends. read more

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Came here for my early birthday celebration with my girlfriends. Most of us had the 12 hr beef short rib and wow just straight up delicious. Melts in your mouth with creamy mash potatoes to die for. Yum. The ice coffee with coconut horchata mocktail was pretty darn good too. The decor is fabulous. This is a must to go. read more

Great bar with solid drinks and ambience if you are in the area! Parking is very convenient since the parking lot is right next to it. I got the Bosscat and .38 Special. The .38 was my favorite since it was smooth and rich but definitely has a punch once you're more than halfway thru the drink. The bartenders were fantastic! They were not only fast but also attentive to everyone's need. The only downside is that it's not closer to where I live lol but I'll definitely come back! read more

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I organized a work event this week at the Barrel patio, for 15 ppl. Event went great!! I really love this location, the space was perfect for us. Food and service was very good. Our server Nick was great and the event manager, Casey was very patient and responsive. read more

It was absolutely a fun-tastic birthday brunch celebration. Having to experience being in the Whiskey Room was more than I expected...so stylish yet it exudes elegance in its own right. Everyone loved it! We couldn't get enough taking photos (in & out of the Whiskey Room). We got so comfortable that we didn't want to leave just yet. I asked if we could stay a bit longer (as long as there's no party after our time slot) & to our delight we got to stay until we were ready to go home, haha. Thank you! The food was flavorful. Up until now both the brussel sprouts & potato fries appetizers are still being talked about. And oh, the chow chow sauce; so yummy!  We were greeted warmly!  Mosic showed more than professionalism; his friendly,  charming & fun demeanor was certainly a delight.  The parking was easy to access & we all appreciate the 3-hour validation. Many thanks too for the personalized printed menu. The co-founder, JT, paid us a quick visit; and that was awesome. Thank you to Casey (Private Event Coordinator) as well for quick replies, suggestions, and most of all for being accommodating & flexible. Lu-Ann read more

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Cruise tourists found location close to hotel for Playoff Sunday. What an amazing and fortunate find. Upon entering we were welcomed by a friendly hostess, and the owner John. We requested a table in a quieter area, if possible, as we have hearing issues. They were so kind in placing us and lowered the overhead volume. The playlist was A+. Very nice brunch menu with a fun twist on some standard classics. Highly, highly recommend the huge, delicious, an unctuous cinnamon roll, as encouraged by our server, Nick, who was delightfully kind and non-rushing to get us up and out. Can't go wrong with the brunch butter burger and roasted mushroom chilaquiles. The house Pilsner was great, and mimosas rounded out our brunch cocktails. This was the perfect spot to end a vacation. Going home plump, libated, and happy. Thank you! read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

I remember Bosscat used to be on MacArthur so I was so confused when I went to this location. Their website confirms my thoughts and that they had moved to a new location. This location is fancy!! First, they have a shared parking structure which is SO good because the original location had also a shared parking lot, and sometimes you just couldn't find a spot. Second, they're also in the same complex as Lifetime Gym, along with multiple skyscraper buildings, so in general, it looks incredibly walking around these extremely tall glass buildings. Thirdly, they validate 2 hours for the restaurant. And lastly, the entire campus is so nice and secluded; definitely not something that the general public is made aware of. They have seating outdoors for quiet reading and while Bosscat does not have service outside their building, they will serve you if you, the customer, comes to the bar. On my experience, they had shut down the dining room for a private whiskey event. From where I was sitting at the bar, I can feel myself wanting to come in and dine inside. Their booths and chairs, their general interior decoration, looks incredible. The ambience is dark lighting with enough lighting to see toward the bar. The bar area was very well decorated as well and definitely is both a small group friendly and photography friendly space. I first tried their happy hour in Orange with friends. Same happy hour menu. Their named cocktails, Wouldn't You, and Pour Decisions, are in my top 10 cocktails. Deliciously crafted while not skimping on flavors or pours. These cocktails are not in the HH menu therefore one could spend quite a bit just on cocktails. For their food menu, gosh, I canNOT get their short rib grilled cheese out of my head. It's a very nice day for me for when I get out there. Plus, their HH is 7 days a week. That is just unheard of! Unfortunately, their short rib grilled cheese is not usually on the menu so I dont think I'll go back when its not HH. The bartenders and service are so friendly! I tend to take up space at the ends when it's just me and they definitely did not forget me, hidden in the corner. Restrooms are next to the restaurant, not inside. Communal and kept very well. read more

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