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Luna Grill University Center

4.4 (475 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Yolanda S.

This restaurant is situated in the Irvine Market Palace. I appreciated how fresh all the ingredients were, and the service was both fast and friendly. While the portions are on the smaller side, and it's perhaps not the most authentic Mediterranean cuisine I've tried, it's still a good option for lunch!

BYOB BOWL! With lamb and beef gyro meat
Tiffany A.

Another delicious catering delivered from Luna grill! Their koobideh kabob is soooo freaking good. It's hard to order from anywhere else when I know how delicious their grass fed koobideh is. Every ingredient is consistently fresh and my coworkers also mentioned the food was exceptional.

Shen Y.

For international students in the US, eating is harder than exams. In the difficulty coefficient of survival, the technical skill of ordering takeout far surpasses most open-note multiple-choice exams--especially when you're like me, without a driver's license, confining your radius of activity to a five-scooter battery, while your stomach yearns for the simple pleasures of life. Wandering through UTC, I was drawn to a colorful Greek grill. After a $200 dive into the unknown, I gradually figured out the survival rules of Luna Grill. Their signature chicken breast seems to be a test of willpower, specially designed for fitness enthusiasts. As I stared at this pale, stubborn piece of protein, I suddenly understood why bullfrogs are so fond of sharing inspirational quotes--without a bit of mental fortitude, it's truly hard to reconcile with a texture that's tough yet not tender, and dry yet not fragrant. As a non-fitness person, my first impulse after finishing was to bow in salute to all my friends who lift weights. Their rice, on the other hand, is a modern art form in the world of grains. It's neither as soft and glutinous as Asian rice nor as loose as basmati. Every grain maintains its stubborn independence, as if declaring to you: "We refuse to be defined, and we refuse to be cooked." This semi-raw texture, paired with the equally eccentric chickpea fritters, is like participating in an obstacle course in your mouth. It's hard to swallow, and hard to spit out. But the most exciting part is the sauce blind box. The Harissa sauce is like a watercolor painting where the artist mistakenly used chili powder as paint, and the Garlic Fetta is just pungent. That is, until I met Tzatziki--the yogurt sauce mixed with chopped cucumber, which finally became a sanctuary for my taste buds. Paired with the burrata salad hiding peaches and pecans, it's a perfect balance of sweet and savory, bringing maximum happiness. I finally get it: ordering at Luna Grill is like choosing classes; you can't just rely on the course description, you have to check the reviews. But compared to the perpetually soggy takeout fries (a sincere suggestion: fry lovers, just navigate directly to In-N-Out), at least the shrimp and grilled vegetables here can help me maintain a basic love for life.

Alan N.

Luna Grill at University Center is a solid spot for Mediterranean food, though the dining space is pretty small and often filled with UCI students studying. There can be a line, but ordering ahead on the app makes things much easier. The portions here are huge, so definitely come hungry or plan to take leftovers. Great option for a quick and filling meal!

Unfortunately, this place has gone downhill. The portions have noticeably gotten smaller, especially considering the $20 price tag. The rice was undercooked and had an unpleasant flavor, which made up most of the dish. The chicken portion was disappointing as well--only three to four small chunks of chicken breast. To make matters worse, the cucumber and tomatoes were old and wilted, clearly past their prime. Overall, the quality does not match the price, and it feels like costs are going up while quality continues to decline.

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my girl rachel is so so sweet!! genuinely would go back just to see her :)) and food came out so quick

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Always fresh, delicious, and quick. Great for something fast and healthy. I like their 7-layer gyro bowl and salmon plate

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Diane was awesome. Very welcoming and took my order quickly and efficiently. Thanks Diane!!!

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Every time I visit the Luna grill in UTC, the service is amazing. Staff are always friendly and the food is always fresh!

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Always fresh and at reasonable prices when compared to similar Mediterranean restaurants.

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Ordered my food online and picked it up and was greeted with excellent service from Jacob. Definitely will be returning!

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1 year ago

i love their chicken its soooo juicy and tender i highly recommend their chicken kabob plate with rice

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Love this place! The food is so fresh and yummy. Mel was super friendly and made the ordering process super smooth. Will definitely be back!

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Amazing service and great food! I had a special food request and Dani went above and beyond to accommodate it. Thank you!

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One of the best Luna's in the area. Excellent Service and Clean. Great Service and Very Helpful. Keep up the good work.

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