I have enjoyed each experience I have had at this restaurant - the food is good and unique, the staff are friendly and there are a ton of options. My go to is the 8 chicken tender bucket because it is a great value. For $28, you get 8 tenders, 2 large sides and 6 cornbread. I feel that is generous considering other wing and chicken tender place will charge you more for less. The tenders were also really big size as were the sides. I really like the Cajun fries and their baked beans. The baked beans have a lot of BBQ flavor, they do not taste like the plain out of a can type beans. The food last me several days to eat it all making it a very affordable per-meal value. I've also tried their chicken breast plate ups with mashed potatoes and other sides and everything is good and well-made. I like having these kinds of businesses in and around Irvine. Something unique and different than the ubiquitous boba and other Asian style food spots. I recommend people give this location a try as they have a ton of options on their menu. If you dine in person they give you a complimentary corn bread with your plate up which is a nice personal touch! They should also include this one corn bread with their to go orders. I will continue coming back as long as they have the chicken tenders bucket deal! read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Chicken tenders, good size - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

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Ate at Georgia's on a Sunday for a late lunch. It wasn't too crowded so we were easily able to get a table. You order at the counter, and they'll bring your found out to you. I was debating between the flat iron steak and tri tip, but the staff at the counter let me know they were actually out of tri tip that day. The flat iron steak was good, and the chimichurri was great! I asked for medium rare, but just a couple slices were a bit too rare. The collard greens and coleslaw were both delicious. My collard greens portion seemed to have a bigger pork ratio than I'm used too, but my friend ordered collard greens too and his definitely had more greens. It's a nice casual spot we just found by chance, and I'm glad we decided to try it. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Flat iron steak with collard greens and coleslaw - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

Finally gave Georgia's a try! We've always passed by the restaurant going to Spectrum and we decided to go for it. We got the gumbo, shrimp + grits, and the shrimp + fries. The gumbo was the best out of the 3. It was flavorful and after I finished, I wanted to dip the fries in there. The cup is a bit smaller than I thought. The shrimp + grits was good, but it wasn't as flavorful as the gumbo. The fries were standard fries, but it was goood along with their ranch. Service is a little slow with bringing food out, but someone did check up on us once. I did have to ask for water though! I will def return for the gumbo! read more

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Was craving soul food and really wanted some of that Georgias chicken!! I'm upset because this recipe was not the same as the one located in Anaheim. The one at Anaheim had some CRUNCHY, crispy chicken. So I was disappointed that this chicken was more greasy. I did love the Mac, the Cajun rice did not taste Cajun, and my daughter said her waffle tasted stale, and my bf enjoyed his jambalaya. I was way more satisfied with the location and the service! Our drink girl was so beautiful and sweet, really made the experience perfect! read more

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I'm a native of New Orleans now living here in San Clemente. When I saw George's on Yelp, I decided to go have some southern cooking. Service was not too hot as you order at the counter. People were milling around back there. No one came for about five minutes to take my order. I went out and sat on the patio. Quickly I was delivered my iced tea and my cornbread muffin, the entrée itself took a while to come out, which I understand. - They had to fry the fish. I had ordered cabbage which their version of cabbage is nothing I ever eaten in the south - the mashed potatoes seem like they came out of a box. The fried catfish was actually good - again, though it seemed like they had bought it at Costco already froze and all they had to do was deep fry. There was a little patio setting that you can watch the people walk by at the spectrum. The cost of the meal I thought was pretty high. My total was $33. I don't think George's is anything to write home about. But for local California people who know nothing about New Orleans food they would think that it's excellent. I would tell them make a trip to New Orleans and eat some real southern cooking. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

Unfortunately everything had a lack of seasoning. The coating on the chicken looked great but had no flavor. The smothered pork chops had a gravy that was very watery and flavorless. The chef needs to embrace salt. read more

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The service is good no doubt but the food just isn't it. It's soul food that you want to have but there is no soul. Some seasoned salt would be appreciated at least a bit. The sides are good that I had but the fried chicken has no flavor at all. My friend had the pulled pork sandwich and it was just super bland and had little to no sauce in it. I also got the gumbo cup and the shrimp is just super mushy pretty much if you got frozen shrimp and threw it in the bowl and how does a gumbo have no flavor as well, had to give it a good few taps of hot sauce to get something going. Overall I feel like you can go to Popeyes or something to get better chicken and I fear when you put soul food as your main description you have to have good flavor and there just isn't any. read more

Had the lemon seabass and the sauce was incredibly flavorful and fish was juicy and not dry. Very surprised and a great deal at $25. Also tried the pork chops and they were also very juicy and flavorful. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Sea Lemon Seabass - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

A great place for soul food located in the center of Irvine Spectrum. The closest parking to this location is either in the south side of the structure that is closest to the movie theater or the parking lot directly outside of the restaurants. Both require a brief walk to the restaurant. The parking can be very crowded at times and there are alternative parking lots and structures that are a little farther away. They have both indoor and outdoor seating available at this location. You order your food at the register and are given a number to bring to your table. They have a pretty large variety of dishes on their menu. The staff were very friendly and the service overall was excellent. The meal came with complimentary cornbread and honey butter. The cornbread was warm with a slight crisp on the outside but was soft in the middle. We were sharing a blackened chicken pasta and the restaurant offered to split the dish for us for free. The pasta was cooked al dente and had a delicious savory and creamy sauce. The chicken was tender and had good flavor as well. The beignets were very crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside and the chocolate sauce that it came with was a great addition. There are so many great options on the menu and I can't wait to go back and try more of them. read more

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I first tried Georgia's Restaurant during a Yelp Elite event and was excited to come back and try the blackened chicken pasta. We also ran it back on the cornbread which is complimentary if you dine in and the beignets. The chicken and pasta were cooked to perfection. The chicken was well seasoned and juicy, and the pasta had a nice al dente bite to it. The cornbread was warm and soft with great flavor. The beignets were fried with a crisp exterior and a soft, chewy inside which made them a great way to end the meal. The inside is vibrant and spacious with plenty of room to sit comfortably. They have amazing customer service. The person who took our order was friendly and helpful, and the staff continued to check on us throughout the meal even though you pay before sitting which is something I really appreciated. read more

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This was my second time at Georgia's and my goodness, the above and beyond top-notch service I received from Quantez was amazing and a blessing!! From the moment I came in until I left, he made my visit a memorable and pleasant experience. It wasn't very busy during this time which was perfect for me. The inside was clean, well put together and there's even outdoor seating to enjoy! I came in to order a small bowl of Jambalaya with two individual orders of original cornbread pieces (2 pieces of bread). I walked out with two Jambalaya bowls instead of one and two complimentary orders of cornbread (4 pieces of bread). I truly thank Quantez for being such a kind light during my visit! Between this top notch, kind, and upbeat service I received from both Michael and Quantez during my two visits, id say I may have discovered my NEW Favorite Soul-Delicious restaurant here in OC!! And don't get me started on that Jambalaya and cornbread! The seasons, flavors, taste just brings me back to my roots every time. Soul food that's truly good for the soul, and the customer service that's truly good for the heart!! Thanks Georgia's and Quantez! I hope to see you again soon!! Definitely 10/5 stars! read more

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Came to this place Saturday lunch time and both the food and service were amazing. Had the fried catfish and a Cobb salad. Both were very tasty and cooked well. Servers were highly attentive in checking in. Would highly recommend read more

Enjoyed the grilled chicken sandwich today with the side of fries. The service was above and beyond the cashier was very helpful and patient as I reviewed the menu. Overall, the ambience is open with indoor and outdoor patio seating. The tables are clean and management checked in to make sure everything was good. Overall wonderful experience and would highly recommend to friends and families to check out at the beautiful Irvine Spectrum. read more

My 400th Yelp review was saved specifically for Georgia's Restaurant nestled in Irvine Spectrum. You don't typically find southern food in California and if you do you've probably heard of Lousiana Charlies' and the like in Long Beach. I honestly love jambalaya and gumbo, along with any fish/seafood baskets. When I ordered at the front with the cashier, my table opted for the gumbo cup, chili mac, cajun fries, and peach cobbler. My gumbo had some spice to it, but for those who love spicy you'll probably need a bigger kick. The cup was honestly the perfect size for one person. Chili mac was delicious and is very filling, so I would definitely order this entree to share. I would like to come back and try their shrimp baskets and catfish meals, but I will take into consideration that some of these entrees are definitely big enought to share "family style" for a max of 3 people. Peach cobbler was honestly the best dessert on the menu, but they also have beignets that you don't need to drive all the way to disneyland for. I will be coming back to try the rest at some point! read more

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I have been waiting for what seems like forever for this place to open. I don't really visit Irvine Spectrum often, but always look for it to see if it is open. I don't remember how I noticed it was open over the weekend but I immediately made time to drive up to check it out. The first scary thing was that Irvine Spectrum was absolutely PACKED on Saturday night. Little to no parking, people everywhere, and it was a really energetic atmosphere. Walking into Georgias, there was no line and only a couple of tables occupied. Its clean inside but not really what I expected the restaurant to be. I thought it would be more sit down service with a waiter... You order and pay for your food at the counter and they bring it to you. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I ordered many items from the menu to sample the variety. The first item to arrive was complementary cornbread. Sweet and flavorful, not dry or grainy. Very good. Next came the Fried Green Tomatos. While tasty, the breading was far too thick. I would have this as a kid, the breading is supposed to be just to cover not encase. After that a small jambalaya arrived. That was very good, slightly spicy. I also get Lemon Pepper wings which were very flavorful, not too salty, but had a nice tang to them and were not dry or overcooked. Finally for my main, I got the fried chicken, with fries and Mac. I will start with the sides. The fries were shoestring style, not too salty or bland. They were not super crispy but also not old or soggy. They were okay. The Macaroni and Cheese was really good, very flavorful, cheesy, and hot. Mac is one of those subjective things so I can't speak for everyone but to me, they were pretty good. Now on to the Chicken. The flavor was not exactly me cup of tea and not what I expected. Not bad by any means but just not something I would come back for. Just like with the tomatos, the breading was too thick. They season their flower which is a plus and the meat inside the thick crust was tender and juicy. Overall it was a good experience and I would like to try other things on a future visit. Everyone has bad days and perhaps with some minor adjustments to breading and seasoning, eveything can be a winner. I recommend this place for anyone looking for some southern nostalgia without going all the way to LA county. Its not the best, but its worth another visit for sure. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

We keep coming back because the hospitality is truly unmatched. Georgia's is by far in my opinion the best tasty southern food in the west! The staff is so patient as we order, and the atmosphere feels welcoming from start to finish. Quantez and Richard are absolute pros who make sure you're well taken care of. Plus, those unlimited cornbread baskets and the variety of lemonade flavors make the meal even better. Must try the Lemon Seabass...is my favorite go to for healthy and light meal. 10/10 every time! read more

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When you find something good, praise it. This place is off the charts good. The staff is extremely friendly. They will do anything to make sure you are happy. The menu is simple and has all your favorites from the South. The only thing missing is: humidity and "Hi, ya all!" Oh, and a few flies in the air. Our jambalaya was fantastic. They split it in two since we were sharing our meal. I could taste the spicy sausage, shrimp, and veggies in the dish. We also ordered fried green tomatoes, corn bread, and a spicy chicken pasta. Everything was delicious and generously portioned. Next time there are so many other dishes to try. Five stars all the way. This place in on my list of places to eat at the Spectrum. read more

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Food is not bad and portion sizes are ok. However the last time I was there the service was not good. Keep asking for condiments employee assisting seemed disconnected. Too bad the food is good. Not sure If I will return read more

Georgia's Restaurant is a soul food restaurant with multiple locations in the Southern California area. This location is in Irvine at the Irvine Spectrum Mall. You order at the counter and grab a number. Then they'll bring your food over to you. PIGGY CHEESE FRIES ($10.95) - there were good portions of pulled pork. The BBQ sauce on top made the dish sweet which was surprising to me. I am used to loaded fries that are savory so I wasn't used to a sweet kind. Also, the fries were pretty oily from the pulled pork. 3/5 FRIED CHICKEN ($17.95) - the chicken was crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. I liked that the pieces of chicken were all dark meat. For our two sides we got mac and cheese (good) and the red beans and rice (okay). 4/5 GRETCHEN'S JAMBALAYA ($21.95) - there was a decent hint of spice in the flavorful gravy with good portions of sausage, chicken, and shrimp. The bread was also soft, sweet, and soaked up the sauce well. This was definitely our favorite dish. 4.5/5 BEIGNETS ($3.75) - this came in an order of two. They were on the tinier side and were decent. 3/5 For drinks we got their peach sangria special ($5) and hurricane ($10) which were both decent. The service was quick and friendly and there was plenty of seating both inside and outside. read more

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The food was good. I enjoyed my side dishes better than the main course. The fried chicken was just ok. Needed more flavor and fried harder than I prefer. The baked beans and yams needed nothing extra. Loved them! The staff was really great. The music being played was the best! 70s and 80s R&B! There is seating both inside and outside. You have to sit inside to enjoy the good music though. Not a bad experience for a soul food place located in an outside shopping center. I'd go back to the seabass! read more

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We decided to try Georgia's after doing an escape room at the Irvine Spectrum. Walking in they have a large menu on the right with a plethora of different soul food options! I ended up ordering the shrimp and tilapia dish. It was very comforting and tasty! I would be careful though because it is a surprisingly heavy dish. The service was excellent! The server brought out complimentary corn bread and he even noticed a crack in one of the water glasses and replaced it before we saw it. The restaurant ambiance is generally noisy because it is in the middle of Irvine Spectrum. However the place is very clean and well kept. Overall a pleasant experience and worth a visit! read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Louisiana Tilapia & Shrimp - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

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We dropped in for a family brunch and had a nice experience. The staff were friendly and the space was clean and nicely decorated. The vibes were set with the Motown playlist in the background! All of the food was good. (just a little heavy-handed on the pepper in my grits...) I really liked that if you get chicken & waffles, you can select if you want bone-in, boneless breast or even tenders! Really enjoyed the complimentary cornbread and butter. Everything came out piping hot. Looking forward to going back and trying some other things. read more

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Southern food was needed at the Spectrum, and the spices are here! You get complimentary cornbread when you dine in, which was a nice touch. With that said, the food was good but could have been a little better. I ordered the Jambalaya with Pasta, and while the flavors were good, the most prominent protein of the chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage was the chicken, which unfortunately was far too dry to be enjoyable. We also ordered the catfish po' boy without lettuce or tomato... came to the table with them in. When you walk in, you ordered at the counter and get a number for the table giving it a relaxed almost take out feel. The dishes, glasses and silverware are definitely more dine in/order at the table feel. I do wish they would have checked on us a little more, as we did need drink refills and napkins. I was able to flag someone down, but it felt like an inconvenience to them. Overall, it was a nice place to eat, and the food was decent. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Menu on the wall, they have actual menus too - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

I like how they give complimentary corn bread at the beginning of your meal. The honey butter makes it delicious. We tried the gumbo and jambalaya (cup). Gumbo was the right portion to split among two people. The cup was also a good option if you are looking to try something small. Personally preferred the gumbo over the jambalaya. They both were flavorful and had a kick. Friendly and quick service. The music gave the ambiance a southern and soulful feel to our dining experience. Price is a bit on the higher end here. I've honestly only ever had creole food at Jazz Kitchen and Blue Bayou but Georgia's is a good option if you're craving this while shopping at spectrum ! read more

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I really really wanted to like based on the review, but I just couldn't wrap myself around giving more than three stars. This is an order your food sit down, and they will bring the food out to you type of place. I'm cool with that except the problem is if you get water, your refills don't ever come. Maybe it was just that particular day, but we were literally left in the sun with two empty glasses the entire time. Got the tri-tip and the jambalaya with sausage over pasta. I don't know what it is, but if I've never eaten southern food, I would actually think jambalaya looks like that. It was literally a thick orange gravy that looked like vodka alla penne. The flavoring is decent, but it was way too thick gravy. There was hardly anything in there except literally pasta and your sausage. Even my son looked at a tri-tip and said what is this? it was a sad little piece of meat on the plate. I suppose it is the two sides of fries and corn that covered up the cost of almost $25 for that meal! The tri-tip was cooked medium the way he liked. Overall, for the cost of the meal, it was not worth it. We did try the peach cobbler and it was so ridiculous tasting we couldn't even finish it. The inside was super cold and the outside was super hot. The peach was not even melted into the sugar so it felt like eating hard a hard peach. It's almost like they warmed it up, but didn't warm it up enough ..so the outside was hot and crispy but once you get to the middle layer, you're eating a rock. The piecrust was also not flaky as Patti LaBelle would make it. I'd say at save your &9 and go to Walmart and get Patti LaBelle versus this peach rock. And you can even put your own ice cream on it, which didn't come with this peach cobbler. Georgia was not what I expected or maybe it was just the off day for them. Thank goodness it was paid upfront because we had to leave being so hot in the sun with no water. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Nine dollar Peach Cobbler - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

They are located at the Irvine Spectrum so it was easy to find parking. The staff were friendly and I enjoyed the complimentary cornbread. They even offered more! Ordered 2 dishes: - Grilled Creole Shrimp: The shrimp and vegatables were too burnt for my taste but the rice was enjoyable - Blackened Chicken Pasta: The chicken was burnt + dry but the noodles were good Order and pay at the front. Take a number and find a seat. They have indoor and outdoor seatings available. Once they're ready, they will bring out the food to you. I recommend the sangria for those looking for something sweet with weak taste of alcohol (I enjoyed it). read more

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We ordered fried catfish (needs a little more seasoning) with side of Mac and cheese which was ok. We like Mac n cheese like it's a pie so needs more cheesey thickness, collard greens were tasty. Then we ordered plate of smothered pork chops (chops needed more seasoning but gravy nicely seasoned but prolly need to be a little thicker. With side of garlic rice (seemed too peppery) and yams (sweet & delicious). Service was good timing. Not too long not short. I'm surprised the place was not crowded considering it's a new restaurant at the spectrum. It's soul food with not enough soul. read more

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This place is great when visiting Irvine Spectrum. Best strategy: eat at Georgia's then work off the calories at Dave n Busters next door. The food is good! Solid 4 out of 5. Chicken and waffles were delicious and the catfish was really good, the seasoning on the catfish was interesting, something I hadn't tasted before and left me intrigued in a good way. The staff are most excellent! They will go above and beyond, hustling around the restaurant to make sure all goes well. The actual dining room is clean and eating outside is delightful. I will be back! read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Chicken & Waffle - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

The first thing we noticed was how friendly the staff was. You order up front and sit down and they bring you complimentary cornbread which was so good we forgot to take a pic. Ambiance was OK. Its in Spectrum mall so lots to do and places to pick from. For two adults and 1 kid with drinks it was under $100. Not bad we'll be back. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Fried chicken Collard Greens and Red Beans & Rice Bowl - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

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My husband ordered the shrimp & grits. I had a few bites of it and wow, that was really good. It's a bit spicy for him but not too bad. He's a bit of a wimp when it comes to spicy foods :) but I loved it though. I had the Georgia's blue chicken salad with citrus dressing and that was mediocre, The citrus dressing was extremely salty. I asked for grilled chicken instead of blackened and it was a very small portion of chicken and super dry. Service by Yensi, the manager, was very good though. She kept on checking on us and other diners and was super nice. We also got two pieces of cornbread and that was a bit dry, but good. Shrimp & grits: 5/5 Georgia's blue chicken salad: 2.5/5 Cornbread: 4/5 read more

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Georgia's Restaurant was a spontaneous selection from all the other restaurants at the packing district but southern food was calling my group's name so we were excited to try it. There were lots of entrees that sounded delicious but we figured if it was good we would come back and try what we had not that day. There was seating available there inside and outside, we chose to sit inside and we brought fresh warm cornbread with butter. The servers were so kind and worked as a team to take care of us. We ordered Gumbo, Shrimp & Grits, and Red Beans & Rice. I tried some of the gumbo. It just needed a touch of flavor. I would give it a 5 out of 10. The Shrimp & Grits was my mine order and it was very good (7/10) and I also order a side of red beans and rice which needed a little extra seasoning to me and to the other person I was with that order a bowl of it; I would give it a 6 out of 10. Overall I had a good experience and I would go back and order the shrimp & grits again. read more

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Tried out Georgia's at the Spectrum and really enjoyed the vibe. It's a nice sit down spot where you order at the counter and then relax while they bring the food to you. The interior is beautifully decorated, warm, inviting, and perfect for a casual meal. I ordered the flat iron steak with rice and corn on the cob along with a gumbo dish. They also give you complimentary cornbread at the start which honestly ended up being my favorite part of the meal. It was soft, buttery, and full of flavor. The steak was cooked rare but felt just a little too rare for my taste. The rice was well seasoned and delicious and the corn had a nice texture but could have used a bit more flavor. The gumbo was solid, comforting, and packed with flavor. read more

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This restaurant is situated inside the Irvine Spectrum which makes dining here a nice atmosphere. Outdoor and inside seating available. Service was excellent. The cashier was very patient, kind and helpful. Service was prompt. The food was really good. Big selection of different dishes wich is very refreshing to have a nice unique selection. read more

Been wanting to try this new location at the Spectrum. My son is in town from Germany so he wanted to try something very "American" and I thought this was perfect. There's no Southern food in Berlin. It's fast casual so you order from a menu at the counter and they bring the food to you. The interior is light and bright and very clean. There are a lot of outdoor tables so that's a great option. We got the classic chicken and waffles as well as the Gumbo and some beignets for dessert. The service was excellent from the moment we entered until we left. We even got a visit from Georgia's daughter and had a great conversation. Loved it, we'll be back. read more

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This is a small chain of full service, yet fast casual, stores in OC that features Cajun/New Orleans specialties. The menu is extensive, starting with breakfast. This particular location in The Spectrum is near the Regency theater and is their latest opening. We popped in before our movie and were really glad we did. We had the red beans and rice, fried green tomatoes and cornbread and were surprised at how good everything was. Service was warm and professional and self seating was easy. If you're in the area and want something different than the usual mall fare Georgia's is a great choice. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Beignets - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

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Food was fresh hot tasty. You order like at a fast food restaurant but the service was like a restaurant. I totally recommend.

Located in the middle of spectrum across from Dave and Busters. Order at the counter and the bring food out. Meals come with corn bread and butter, corn bread is great. Ordered a blackened chicken salad which was pretty sad. Basically lettuce chicken and blue cheese. Don't waste your time for 15 bucks. Food takes a while to come out. Overall okay experience, will try something else next time read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Blackened chicken salad Georgia's Blue - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

The Mac and cheese was really good, I would go back just for that. Service was also good, food came out decently quick and server was attentive. We ate outside and it was overall pretty nice read more

Really wanted to like this place I tried them maybe 5 years ago the chicken and waffles, and I remember it being good and wanting to try it again. I got the shrimp po boy, we got a kids meal with shrimp and my husband got the fried chicken plate with Mac and cheese. The shrimp in both meals had the soul cooked out of them! Soooo overdone they were dry and super rubbery. The batter was lacking in some flavor as well. Which sucked because the sandwich all together had potential but the main part the shrimp suuucked. For my husband's plate it seemed the chicken and shrimp were battered in same type batter so the same was lacking flavor. His Mac and cheese lacking flavor as well. So everything had potential but lacked in flavor and or texture. Service was good and strawberry lemonade was really good. Left feeling with mixed emotions dont know if the overcooked shrimp were a bad day for the restaurant or if they are done that way all the time. read more

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Nice home-style meals at Irvine Spectrum! I love fried fish, Georgia's has some awesome catfish. Light, crispy, fatty and moist, love it! Service was great, the food came out super fast! read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Cornbread - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

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