We've been to Habana a number of times but typically on a weekend. During our previous visit, Tony…read moreaka Fluffy, gave us a great experience. He was personable, funny and made a lasting impression. My wife and I decided to have an impromptu date on a random Wednesday and we were pleasantly surprised to see Tony at our Table again! Same great experience, great recommendations. Tony is a pro. He recommended the Lechon Asado and he was not wrong. The pork was extremely tender and the Congris was delicious. I highly recommend this location, but you have to ask for Tony.

This is my third time for the AYCE Sunday Brunch. The first was at Habana Costa Mesa and twice at…read more Habana Irvine Spectrum. So glad they bring back the Sunday Brunch after Covid. They offer more food and my friends enjoyed all the delicious and yummy Cuban food. Our server Tony really took good care of us. He was funny and made our dining experience an enjoyable and unforgettable event. He was so sweet preparing a specialty coffee ( instead of a cake ) as a treat for my birthday celebration. Thanks to Tony for your excellent customer service.

The Bolognese was a comforting, hearty dish that understood the assignment and it seemed like it…read morewas done without effort. lThe sauce had a rich, slow-cooked depth to it, coating the pasta generously with that familiar balance of meat, and herbs that makes a good Bolognese feel like comfort food with a little sophistication. It was filling and flavorful, this is the kind of dish I would happily order again reliable, warm, satisfying, and especially enjoyable when you're craving something substantial rather than experimental. A solid plate of pasta that delivers exactly what you want from a Bolognese.

Disappointed in this restaurant, do not recommend coming here during lunch. For being one of the…read morefew sit down restaurants in the Irvine spectrum, I would expect them to have better service to bring customers to eat for lunch or dinner. Came during lunch time with my family expecting a better experience than the fast food places around the spectrum. The location at fashion island surpasses this location. Service was extremely slow not from the kitchen but from the servers. Not enough servers for the amount of people eating lunch. Our server had multiple tables and could not pay attention to any of them properly. My server forgot the pizza I ordered and after ordering food for my children he didn't come back for another 10 minutes to take our orders. He didn't not recommend anything in the menu, and didn't even offer us any wine or cocktails to pair with our lunch I Was expecting to have a drink, an appetizer and two entrees instead I asked for the only pasta I got to go since I no longer wanted to be inside the restaurant. Food is great, the pasta i took home, tasted great so compliments to the chef and kitchen staff but would not recommend eating here for lunch. Might have been just my server since it took another server to realize I was not satisfied with my lunch. Gave two stars: One for the high quality ingredients and delicious food And another star for the aesthetic of the restaurant, looks very pleasing to the eye and the decoration is nice.

Wow, the place was super busy on a Saturday night. We had reservations at 7:30 and was seated at…read moreabout 7:45pm. One thing about Javier's is that ambiance never disappoints. They have plenty seating indoor and outdoor. We requested inside since it's been hot AF and us girlies we dressed up! We were not trying to melt while we ate. Drinks : drank it so fast I forgot to take a photo but the Tamarind Margarita is a MUST! Food: Chile verde 7/10 - was good but nothing crazy! Sauce is extra tangy. Mole poblano - 6/10 for the price I thought we would be getting more than one piece but that's our fault we didn't check other reviews of the pictures first. Although there was plenty mole on it, it was a bit dry. I'd pass on this next time. Steak fajitas - 9/10 - very juicy, tender and packed with flavor. I did wish they added more veggies to go along with it. Would definitely order again. Vibes: very poppin! Dim, good music , great for people watching! Even the restroom has an attendant like how you would see in the club restrooms. It's definitely a place to celebrate birthdays , anniversaries etc, so expect to pay $$$. Service : I saw some negative reviews about the service but we had a great experience. Staff was moving fast and even brought out some vanilla bean ice cream with 2 candles for the bday girls! Overall I would come again! Be sure to make a res in advance. Otherwise you gonna be huffin and puffin waiting as a walk in, and nobody likes to wait while they hungry!

Pricey, subpar Mexican food. Service was good. Nice staff…read more You're paying for the location and decor. I won't go back willingly.

excellent service. Overall, the entire experience exceeded my expectations. The good music,…read morewelcoming atmosphere, and outstanding service truly stood out. I highly recommend it and will definitely return

Hive and Honey offers a perfect date night atmosphere. The view was out of this world and the DJ…read moreand mood lighting only added to the day-to-night party vibes. From start to finish, the dining was excellent. I had the Pearodox cocktail which was delicious. We ordered the Baked Boursin cheese dip as our appetizer, which we couldn't get enough of. My only wish was that we got more of the baguette to scoop up the rest of that delicious dip. Finally, I had the chicken tacos for my entree. For the most part, you can't mess up a taco. But these tacos were better than good, they were packed with flavor from the corn tortilla to the well-seasoned chicken and melted cheese. More importantly though was the service; our waiter was friendly and brought out our food and drinks promptly. Hive and Honey gets tens across the board from me.

I am thinking this Puesto location is the best location in California. My wife and I have been to 4…read moreor 5 different locations and I have to say the vibe and atmosphere at the Los Olivos location is perfect. We've been to this location multiple times now and each time it has been the best experience. Everyone who works at this location is awesome and friendly and the food is always top tier! On our most recent visit we were blessed to be waited on by Cece, she was awesome! Amazing service and a great smile the whole time! Next time that we are in Anaheim or Costa Mesa we will stop by and hope to get Cece again! Thank you for a wonderful evening.

This was my first time and Puesto Los Olivos. I went with a group of friends on Taco Tuesday…read more(during the World Cup) and definitely had to make a reservation. I was sad that the entire patio was booked, but thankfully we had a great table inside. The food was really yummy, but I was sad that a few of their vegetarian options were not available due to the World Cup (which seemed odd). I did however love that they have 0 proof mocktails. That is always a plus. The interior of the restaurant was trendy and had a chic vibe. Looking forward to coming back soon!

This place is located inside a gorgeous shopping center in Irvine…read more It's located inside, Bacchus Bar and Bistro. Which, was extremely crowded. They have tons of parking in this shopping center. They share it with TONS of other places. One of my BFFs saw this on an Instagram video and wanted to check it out. *They do take reservations When we came in we checked in with one of the waitresses. She said she would seat us in a minute. To be honest, she did forget about us. A waiter walked up to us and asked us what was going on (we were standing there for around 7 - 10 minutes) and we told him we had a reservation for the speakeasy. He immediately apologized and sat us. This camp themed speakeasy has a couple booths. It's on the smaller sides. Which, speakeasy's are usually small to begin with. I did not get the waitresses name, my friend and I were busy catching up. The waitress was nice, but not attentive. I will say service was a 2/5. However, the actual restaurant, cozy pine is located in, was packed because of the World Cup being on TV. So I definitely was not going to complain The food Our food order did come out extremely FAST. Faster than our drink orders. -the campfire guacamole -BBQ shoestring fries (had bbq seasoning all over them so it tasted like a BBQ potato chip) -Glamping plate (charcuterie board) -steak tacos (one without onion and cilantro -churro affogato Again, the food was VERY fast!! And to be honest it wasn't that bad. I'll say, speakeasy's usually shine in the drink department vs food. Drinks -Lycheed and Loaded Ketel One, lychee liqueur, lemon, elderflower. This was extremely delicious! If you don't like to taste your alcohol? Go with this. It was really refreshing. Hand this to me at a spa and I'd be the happiest gal in the world -Camp Anawanna $17 Graham cracker-infused bourbon, licor 43, chocolate, torched marshmallow (the waitress catches the marshmallow on fire at the table) This one was stronger and I didn't think it was overly sweet despite the ingredients I think they had a good selection, especially for a small speakeasy. I have been to better, so I don't think I'd return. Especially since the service was not that great. We still had a good time and recommend for every speakeasy lovers list.

Ambiance is great. Feels like you're in a cabin in the woods. Service is prompt and friendly. Food…read moreis solid. Shrimp tacos hit and were absolutely packed with shrimp. Cocktails were tasty and followed the theme well. Will be bringing friends next time for sure!

Awesome place love coming here Cynthia David and Carlos are awesome…read more Bar Louie is my spot I come here at 4 days a week.

Brittany is a great bar tender.! The martinis are…read moredelicious and the food is great.!

Jake gave the best service. Amazing customer service always checked up on us. I think Jake made my…read moreexperience better and amazing thank you Jake. Definitely recommend coming here

The food was absolutely delicious, but the service was even better! Altieres was incredibly…read moreattentive, kind, and friendly. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful experience. We absolutely loved him and truly appreciate all his help. We hope to see him again next time we visit!

This place was a 10 out of 10. Food was amazing, drinks were awesome, and the ambiance transported…read moreyou the moment you walked in. You can tell the owners really have the right passion for tiki bars with vintage cups and tiki mugs, flame drinks, curated umbrella drink decor and a rum list that had about 100 different types. The pineapple rice was delicious and well flavored with pineapple and ham, the coconut shrimp was perfectly cooked and the egg rolls were cut fairly for a table appetizer. The dipping sauce was perfect too. I had the Vitamin D in a coupe, my sister had the flamingo which needed simple syrup which they brought and took care of that, my husband had a coffee drink after ordering a green iguana which they didn't have. The service was perfect. Although they didn't have the fren iguana, they custom made one which was very kind. We will be back.

My friend and I were suffering from back-to-real-life after a vacay in Maui. The antidote? A…read morestateside tiki bar! From the outside, The Stowaway is entirely deceptive. There's a sign at the door that hints at the theme within, but really, it was so delightfully shocking to walk into this immersive tropical paradise. The lighting, the decor, the music, and the total vibe of the place was so....Tiki bar! Reservations are greatly encouraged, and I made mine on Yelp. We were seated at the bar which worked out perfectly for us. We were greeted by a friendly, wonderful bartender (I *think* his name was Danny? Sorry if I got this wrong!) who created our tasty Polynesian themed cocktails for us. It didn't take long for us to release the tension in our shoulders, laugh a little more, and ease into relaxation here. Going for the full experience, we also had reservations at their speakeasy, The Belly of the Beast. We were well into the Hawaiian spirit as we moved into that delightful space next (also reviewed). We weren't really ready to head home yet, so we were able to be reseated back at the bar. Our new bartender was fantastic, too! He made what might be my new favorite drink for the now, "The Bitter End". The Stowaway had been on my radar for a while, but I'm IE and it's OC, and it's easier to get to Maui. But on THIS night, it was a pilgrimage. And so, SO glad we came out. It'll definitely be a stop when out this way.

First time here with my girlfriend, and Ivanna P. Was an absolute gem. We had great food, cold…read moredrinks and amazing service. We're new to the area and searching for our new watering hole. Ivanna was the convincer! See ya soon!

Mostly sandwiches. No cooked meals. I was hoping to get a nice pasta. Not a great selection.read more