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    Luna Grill University Center

    4.4 (473 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    LUNA GRILL UNIVERSITY CENTER ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Flat Cut Chicken Kabob Plate
    Ajay G.

    My first time here and I had an amazing experience! Alex helped me order and suggested the chicken plate so I went with that. It was phenomenal. Chicken is very tender and sauces are full of flavor! Food came out quick, staff is super helpful, and the menu has a lot of exciting options. Can't wait to come back here and try the other sides.

    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.

    Santorini Bowl, chicken protein
    Anna A.

    I love Mediterranean food so getting their Santorini bowl was a great option! Their pearled couscous was especially delicious. It is, however, a little on the pricier side!

    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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    Apparently you cannot dine in here past 8PM because they close at 8:30? Maybe just move your hours to 8PM closure.

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    5 months ago

    Danielle and Melina are absolutely the sweetest workers and always have great service

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    7 months ago

    Ellie was very helpful and provided great service. Would highly recommend. Amazing food and team.

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    7 months ago

    Really pleasant and atmospheric with good food. Love it, love it, love it. Service is . Everything is just

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    2 years ago

    Salmon plate, fish is overcooked but still tasty. Clean place, efficient service. Great selections.

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    8 months ago

    I love Luna Grill for their healthy food, it always tastes fresh, the customer service is great and I also like the quiet ambience.

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    only 3 pieces of chicken in the santorini bowl, picture shows like 10. false advertising

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    10 months ago

    Highly recommended, food was delicious and service was amazing! Shout out Elli for the fantastic service

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    Service was great! Elli was knowledgeable and was able to recommend dishes based on my likings. Ambiance was nice and peaceful.

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    Really great customer service and very kind! Very fast too :) delicious food and very clean

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    The food was great and Elli provided amazing service. Thanks guys for a wonderful experience. :)

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