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    CIR Lounge

    4.4 (408 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Dustin P.

    Came to CIR Lounge for a quick date night with my spouse, definitely more of a vibe spot. Started with the caviar, which was solid. Pork buns were good too, just a little on the fatty side but still flavorful. The truffle seafood fried rice had a good amount of seafood, just wish the truffle came through a bit more. Old fashioned was well done. Atmosphere is nice, dim and loungey, but music can get pretty loud. Not necessary when there are only 8 people in the establishment. Service was quick and everything came out fast. Overall, good for a night out or drinks with some bites. Not perfect, but I'd come back.

    Amy N.

    If you know, you know! Great place to go grab a drink, especially Japanese whiskey. They have a lot to choose from too- top shelf! There is a full food menus you can try as well. Plenty of parking too. It's very dark in there so it's not a good place to conduct a work meeting and also it can be loud as well. Think bar like environment.

    Wagyu
    Cody L.

    very upscale, with dark, moody lighting and subtle Asian touches in the decor. The house music gives it a club-like energy while still maintaining a romantic vibe, making it a great spot for a date or a special night out. Service was impeccable, especially considering there were only two servers working during our visit. Caviar Cones - 9/10: Greatbalance of sweet, salty, and slightly spicy flavors. The use of an actual waffle cone for caviar was a creative twist. Uni and Unagi Chawanmushi - 8/10: Silky and super umami. Potato Korokke - 7/10: Crispy on the outside with a mash potato-esque interior. Came with two dipping sauces, a truffle ranch and a curry sauce. Both flavourful but a little thin. Wagyu Steak - 9/10: Perfectly cooked slices of A5 wagyu. Every element on the plate complemented the steak beautifully, and the presentation was stunning. Miso Cake - 7.5/10: The cake itself was slightly spongey for my taste, but the tableside presentation with the flames was a fun touch. Paired nicely with vanilla ice cream and banana.

    Raw oysters
    Gladys F.

    Had reservations for a post Valentine's day dinner and it was well worth it. The space is small, dimly lit, and has a cool sexy vibe. Music selection was also good. We had reservations at opening and were the first seated. We ordered a variety to sample their menu: Uni Unagi Chawanmushi 5/5: i dont usually care for chawanmushi but CIR's take is excellent. Silky and savory. A must order Potato Korokke 4/5: light and crispy. Perfect with the truffle dipping sauce. The curry sauce was okay. Crispy pork belly buns 4/5: comes with a generous slab of pork in each bun. Comes with 3 and each is filling. Oysters rockefeller 3/5 and raw oysters 4/5: im used to oysters rockefeller well cooked with a cheesy topping, CIRs version is more on the rare side with a crispy topping. Raw oysters were more enjoyable, toppings and sauce a better combination. Caviar cones 4/5: bite sized cones but the spicy tuna with caviar flavors are noticeable and perfect with crunchy texture of the cone. Cone could be thinner for a better balance. Hamachi crudo 3.5/5: thick slices of hamachi and appreciated the rainbow seaweed salad. However, this dish was unremarkable. Bone marrow bibimbap 5/5: yes, the price is steep for such a small dish but the flavors were rich and delectable. Banana miso cake 5/5: a marriage of banana foster and a butter cake. Perfect ending. We sampled a few of their cocktails and they were all enjoyable and left us with a good buzz. I was pleasantly surprised with CIR and highly recommend for a date night. Our server was also fantastic: gentle, informative, and attentive.

    Lovell C.

    I came here for date night and was initially skeptical because of the location--but the moment you step inside, it truly doesn't feel like Fountain Valley at all. The ambiance instantly transports you somewhere between Vegas and LA, with a stylish, upscale vibe that sets the tone for the entire experience. The service was amazing--attentive, polished, and well-paced--and the food exceeded expectations across the board. We started with several appetizers: potato korokke, crab croquette, crispy pork buns, baked cheese, and tuna caviar cones. Every single dish was beautifully presented and genuinely delicious--no weak links. For entrées, we ordered the Bone Marrow Bibimbap and the bone marrow & filet, and we loved every bite. Rich, indulgent, and thoughtfully executed--these are standout dishes worth coming back for. Dessert was the highlight of the night: the banana miso cake. The presentation alone was a showstopper, and the flavors absolutely delivered. Easily my favorite part of the meal. From the ambiance to the service to the food, this place is doing it right. I will most definitely be coming back and would highly recommend Cir Lounge for a date night or elevated dining experience.

    Xôi stand (sticky rice) 830-230 everyday. Its neat!
    Katrina N.

    The Stick Rice Xoi Xinh Review If you've ever wondered what a warm hug from a friendly Vietnamese grandma would taste like--minus the actual grandma--look no further than Xoi Xinh. I dropped by on a Friday just before noon and ordered the Xoi Cha Ca Com. At a wallet-friendly $10, the sticky rice comes perfectly chewy and the Cha ca was an amazing piece of nougat that was light and crispy on the outside and extremely flavorful/tender on the inside. From the photo, it's pretty clear this isn't a sit-down, chandelier-clinking, white-tablecloth sort of place. In fact, it's a pickup spot run by the hardworking folks from the CIR Lounge, operating daily from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., before transforming back into their evening persona when the main restaurant opens at 5 p.m. With friendly staffing and great food, this place definitely diserves my stamp of approval. If you're in the mood for something hearty without denting your lunch budget, Xoi Xinh might just stick with you (pun fully intended).

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    Quin V.

    If you haven't booked a reservation here yet... you need to now!! Especially on a Friday night with amazing live music. I came here on a double date and it was the perfect romantic ambiance, dimly lit room with modern jazz vibes. Also, you can try everything on the menu when you have a party of 4! Well maybe 75% of the menu. Our waitress was amazing, attentive and checked in with us often. She gave us outstanding recommendations and we ordered them all! The food was WOW, WHOA and I can't even begin! Did you see the presentation!!? I mean... C'mon! The most fun appetizer I had was the caviar cones. Everyone was fighting for the last one! The crème fresh under the caviar, in the cone was genius! Perfect savory and creamy combo! This is the type of restaurant that makes you want to cry tears of joy, because the food is THAT good. The other stars of the show were the yuzu Chilean sea bass (perfect citrusy flakiness) and the hamachi crudo (I can eat this all day and drink the drizzle of crudo juice ). 10/10 highly recommend!!

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    Criss N.

    This luxurious dinner spot is hidden away into a plaza in Fountain Valley. You really would not expect it at all from the outside, but it looks like a Vegas lounge on the inside. To match the ambience, the prices of the food is ridiculous. It's good, but I'm not sure any of it is necessarily worth the price. Caviar Cones - Worth it! They're tiny bites of spicy tuna, topped with creme fraiche and caviar. The cone is delicate to not overpower the fish, and there is a zesty component that brightens the whole bite. Hamachi Crudo - Fine! Generous slices of yellowtail, delicious sauce, wonderful side of seaweed salad. It was good, but the quality wasn't so much more amazing than other places that it warrants the doubled price tag. Bao Buns - Boring! These are straightforward, boring bao buns with an unbalanced amount of fillings, as with any bao bun though. It's too sweet, too decadent, and could never have enough room to be balanced with enough pickled veggies. Crab Croquette - Definitely not worth it! The table agreed that these were pretty pungent, and disappointing in terms of how little crab you get.  Lobster Sashimi - So good! The presentation was beautiful and it was really good. This is definitely a splurge, but it is really good. I'm torn. If you're already here spending the money, I would recommend getting this. Bone Marrow Bibimbap - Fun, but not worth it! It's a beautiful dish, and it is very fun to be mixed tableside. It's good, but it doesn't offer enough of anything to be worth the price. Chilean Sea Bass - Not good. This was also unfortunately very pungent. It was not very moist for a white fish, and we wished the sauce was citrussier.  Saigon Sling - Yummy, pretty sweet for a cocktail. All of their cocktails ran pretty sweet for the night, even the old fashioneds we got. Coffee Flan - Underwhelming, bitter without the coffee flavor. One-note. Banana Miso Cake - Best dish of the night. Soft banana cake with a great balance of sweet and salty. CIR is a nice spot, trying to be a luxury restaurant without offering the refined food or refined ambience to take it to that justified price range. It needs tailoring in the execution of the food, of the service, and of the curation of the environment to take it from a Vegas wannabe lounge to an upscale restaurant in the OC.

    Negi toro handroll
    Jae C.

    Great food. Very fresh, very cheap omakase but the food was amazing for the price! Great service, decor was a bit outdated and scratches along the walls and chips on the plates/decor. But overall was a solid bar and would highly recommend if you want great cheap omakase. Only available Wednesdays from 6-8pm.

    Channy I.

    What a vibey spot for date night! Expect good music to just chat to. It's not somewhere you'd go to get rowdy, but more so to catch up with friends. The drinks were made perfectly. Reservations are definitely recommended seeing that it can get busy. We didn't order much food but desserts and an order of baos but let me tell you you, the baos were deelish! Nice and juicy. Reminded me of banh mi!

    The layers in the Fireside Spritz.  A wonderful cocktail for the holidays.
    Terri B.

    This was our first visit to CIR Lounge. What a neighborhood gem. We walked over and can't believe this is the first time we gave it a try. The place is located in a strip mall at the corner of Brookhurst and Talbert, in the Amazon Fresh shopping center. Tucked quietly into a corner of the center, the building from the outside looks very plain and once you step through the doors, we were blown away. The inside is gorgeous. Dimly, but the atmosphere is cozy with low lights, candlelight and blue lights around the bar. On this visit we were seated at the bar, and Randy and Eva or Ava were working the bar. They were so friendly and welcoming. We checked out the bar menu, asked Randy for recommendations and settled on our choices. Mr. B ordered the smoked Nightcap old fashioned, and he very much enjoyed it. I chose the Fireside Spritz with vodka, pomegranate, House made spiced grenadine, Prosecco and Blackstrap bitters. It was scrumptious and I loved the creativity. We ordered the Baked Cheese, which is truffled brie cheese, perfectly melted and topped with an apricot cherry compote and finely chopped nuts. The crackers which came with it were really good and the cheese was amazing. I appreciated that there were just enough crackers to finish the cheese off. For dinner, Mr. B chose the Ahi Uma Kara Tower. Warm rice on the bottom and neatly stacked on top were mild greens, nori, Japanese mayo, soy, sesame, avocado, edamame and topped with sushi grade ahi tuna. The dish was beautiful and he absolutely the quality of ingredients and how the flavors seamlessly melded together so each bit was perfect. I chose the vegetarian fried rice, which was seasoned very well and had edamame and a mushroom medley. The dish was expertly salted, the edamame added a nice crunch and the variety of mushrooms added a nice woodsy flavor. I loved the dish. We will absolutely go back even to just have a cocktail and an appetizer. A true gem in Fountain Valley, don't wait, go!

    Trang L.

    Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience. 1. Automatic gratuity issue: We were a table of only two people, yet an automatic gratuity was added to the bill without clear notice. I personally left $50 cash tip on the table, but later found out that the restaurant also charged an additional tip to my friend's bill/credit card. This felt unfair and misleading. 2. Omakase quality: The omakase did not meet expectations at all. * Nigiri was bland * Scallops were overly sweet * Lobster tempura was salty and dry * A5 beef was extremely chewy * Clam soup had sand in it * Hand rolls were tasteless and overloaded with green onions The only items we enjoyed were the oyster uni and dessert. 3. Service: Service was cold and unwelcoming. Our server lady rarely smiled and only became friendly when dessert and the bill were asked. Water was not refilled unless we asked. 4. Presentation: The omakase - some items were served on very plain dishes with no effort in presentation. It looked unexciting, and unfortunately, the taste matched the appearance. 5. Overall: My friend mentioned that the à la carte menu tastes better, may come back to try that. But based on this experience, we will definitely not order omakase here again.

    Kim N.

    I absolutely loved everything about this place. From the moment we walked in, the ambience set the tone--warm, stylish, and inviting without feeling pretentious. The music was perfectly curated, creating a great vibe that made it easy to relax and enjoy the night. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, with every dish feeling thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. You can tell there's real care put into both the menu and the overall experience. Whether you're coming for a romantic date night or a fun girls' night out, this spot really delivers on all fronts. Our server was super friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful with recommendations, which made the experience even better. Service like that really elevates a meal and makes you want to come back. Overall, this is definitely a must-try and a place I'd happily return to again and again. Tip: They're part of Resy for those with Amex--such a nice bonus and makes booking super easy!

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    Can kids come here?

    Not little kids. They have some regulation restrictions. Not really kids friendly after all tho

    Is it kid-friendly?

    Ty so much answering my question.

    Is there any extra cost for private room? And what is the minimum people allowed

    Must all guests be 21 or older?

    What kind of music do you have on Saturday night?

    How much is the Wednesday omakase per person?

    Hi K K! Thank you for your inquiry. The Omakase Experience at CIR Lounge is $150 per person, with an optional $100 curated whisky pairing. If you need further assistance, please call us at (714) 698-8929. Thank you.

    Is this place kid-friendly?

    I'm not saying no kids allowed but it's not really a place for kids. It's dark and intimate and it's more of a date night or group of friends.

    Can I walk-in or must have reservation?

    Depending on the night, but I've had no problems walking in on a Friday night and being sat.

    Is there a dress code?

    Is this a dance club?

    I have a question about tasting flight? The Hibiki one is for a whole bottle, isn't it?

    No, definitely not. It's for 4 pours. Probably 4oz total.

    Does this place have music and is it too quiet or medium?

    Yes , there's music and it's medium/loud

    How to book for a party of 3? The booking system only allow parties of 1,2 or 4.

    Hello Jess, You can leave a note when making the reservation and our host will go ahead and update… Read more

    Can people under the age of 21 enter?

    Hello Brian, Yes. People under the age of 21 can enter, but can ONLY be seated at the table or… Read more

    Is there a private room dining option?

    Hello, We do have a private room for a private event. If you would like to book a private event,… Read more

    Do they have anything gluten free on their menu?

    Hello Denise N., We're sorry, but we currently do not offer any gluten-free options on our menu.… Read more

    Do they have/offer a happy hour?

    Hello Scotty T., We currently do not have happy hour.… Read more

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