Wendy&#x27;s

Genuinely so so good. Had the wrap and chicken thigh plate with potatoes and rice. No words…read more Shout out to Parham and Keyshawn for the amazing food!

Dizzy Bird never disappoints. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and comes out fast every…read moretime. The chicken wrap is seriously one of the best -- perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, and super satisfying. And that spicy chicken sauce? Next level... adds the perfect kick without being overpowering. Big shoutout to Adam, Keyshawn, Hazem, and Eyad -- these guys really go above and beyond. They're always welcoming, attentive, and make sure everything is on point. Service like that is hard to find. Definitely one of my go-to spots. Highly recommend if you want great food and even better service.

Hot Bird

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Wrap and plate

Pepper Lunch - Irvine Spectrum

4.6(597 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Outdoor seating

Came in with a large group. It took some time for us to be seated, but the food was delicious. Our…read moreservers Ashley, Amy, and Anette were polite and the service was great.

Very late to the game, but finally got to try Pepper Lunch after seeing all of their sizzling…read moreplates on my feed! We went here for OC Restaurant week and got the beef kimchi and salmon (+ kimchi) pepper rice. They were both so yummy but my favorite was definitely the beef kimchi. It was so fun to cook the meat and mix it all up. The food also came out super fast.

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Shrimp Aglio Olio Pasta @dangit.all

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine

3.5(185 reviews)

0.7 mi

J&G Fried Chicken is one of the better Taiwanese fried chicken spots in Irvine. The popcorn chicken…read morewas super crispy on the outside while still juicy inside, and the seasoning had that perfect savory Taiwanese flavor. The oyster mushrooms were also surprisingly good -- crispy, light, and addictive. The staff was friendly, service was quick, and the outdoor seating made it a nice casual place to hang out. Portions were solid for the price too. Definitely a great late-night snack spot if you're craving Taiwanese street food vibes. Will be coming back to try more items on the menu!

good but not great. it comes crispy but if the box comes closed (which it did for me) do be aware…read morethat the steam will soften the crisp if you aren't eating it right away. also remember to grab a utensil into the bag before you leave since they didn't give me any or tell me to get any. it didn't taste like other Taiwanese popcorn chicken i've had, more like a western style especially the sauce. the chicken is super juicy though and it was seasoned okay. for the price, the quantity wasn't much, and it also took pretty long to be ready even for the small box. also even more disappointed to see that they use AI to automate responses to all their yelp reviews and presumably don't take in the feedback...probably this review too...?

Counter

(R) J&G Popcorn Chicken 香香炸雞: signature crispy fried chicken bites, made w/50 year old J&G recipe & choice of sauce | $7.89

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台式甜不辣（Fried Taiwanese Fishcake）

The Kebab Shop

Food and staff really friendly and on point with everything night crew fantastic work.read more

I've been a fan of The Kebab Shop since 2017, and the franchise has always been a comfort food spot…read morefor me. Stopped by this location and realized the menu had switched up a little. Shoutout to Jad who helped break down the new menu for me. Props to Kevin's crew working the night shift too, the food was the same kind of delicious I was used to.

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Burger Lounge

3.8(666 reviews)

0.9 mi

The Classic Burger was so GOOD I couldn't put it down! The Fries were amazing! They are so…read moredelicious! They offer different toppings for the fries. We tried Buffalo Sauce, Ranch and Ketchup. They use Tallow to fry their food, and you can taste the difference! I hate any kind of oil, so using Tallow made my food taste better! They have Gluten items available. Meat is Organic and Grass Fed. Real and Fresh ingredients are used in their food! The Staff was helpful and friendly. They made us feel welcome even when we got there at almost closing time. They close at 9pm we got there at 8:30pm. They had us laughing. Ambiance to this place was comfortable and friendly. Inside and Patio seating available. Prices are Average. Loved this place and will revisit

We really enjoyed the burgers and fries. The seasoning in the burgers were spot on, not salty or…read moreoverpowering at all. Great buns, the fries super crunchy which I enjoyed very much. Going back for sure. Just a little note, the table wasn't clean enough, so just a heads up. * I recommend the honey mustard.

Impossible Lounge Burger and Large Fries

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Panda Express

2.3(211 reviews)

I'm surprised I haven't given this Panda Express location a review…read more I stopped by here occasionally when I'm at the Irvine Spectrum. Came in here tonight after getting a burger for my husband next door. For base, I got chow mein with steamed vegetables and for entrees, tofu eggplant and chicken breast with green beans. Food was decent but greasy as usual. Service was non-existent as they are always so busy. 3.5/5

1 star. This was a really disappointing experience. The line was out the door, but there were only…read moretwo employees working, one packing food and one on the register, so everything moved extremely slowly. When I finally got my food, both the teriyaki chicken and orange chicken were very chewy, and the portion size was just average. But the biggest issue was a serious one: after just two bites, I found several peanuts at the bottom of my container. I have a peanut allergy and had to stop eating immediately (thankfully I didn't have a reaction!). I specifically order the teriyaki chicken because it typically doesn't have sauce and is less likely to be cross-contaminated, so this was especially concerning. Cross-contamination like this is not a small mistake, it's a safety issue. Overall, I would not trust this location again.

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Georgia's Restaurant

4.1(292 reviews)

I have enjoyed each experience I have had at this restaurant - the food is good and unique, the…read morestaff 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!

Ate at Georgia's on a Sunday for a late lunch. It wasn't too crowded so we were easily able to get…read morea 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.

Interior.

Blackened Chicken Pasta

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Po-Spicy Andouille Po'Boy

The Hat

3.9(1.5k reviews)

2.4 mi

Family-owned & operated

Established in 1952

Eating at The Hat was on my bucket list and I finally had an opportunity so I took it…read more This was my very first visit to The Hat. I had late evening rations after a doctor appointment and a partial day trip. I had a made to order Pastrami Sandwich, French Fries and a self service drink. The sandwich was excellent. The French Fries were decent. I was disappointed that Pepsi was not offered. Men's washroom was clean and paper towels were available... good. However there was only one urinal and only one commode which I think is deficient considering this location was busy late in the evening. I have a bone to pick about the personal appearance of some of the employees. I noticed that the majority of the guys failed to tuck their shirts in. I consider that to be a highly unprofessional look. This is something I am OCD about so I am dinging this establishment a point. If I was to assign a letter grade as is done in school this establishment would get a solid B.

Very cool place. Staff is nice, food good, would prefer toasted bread for their pastrami but it's…read morestill tasty. Small onion rings are huge portion. $18 for both classes pastrami and small order of onion rings. A must try

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Shake Shack Irvine Spectrum

3.2(392 reviews)

I really enjoy the burgers at Shake Shack. They're juicy, meaty, flavorful, and very satisfying. I…read moreusually order the classic ShackBurger with a double patty, and it's always a solid choice. I also really enjoy their Sunday promotions when you can get a second burger for free with a qualifying purchase. This particular location is usually very busy, which says a lot about its popularity. The service is good, but be prepared to wait a little, especially during busy hours. The atmosphere is nice, and there is an outdoor patio with shaded seating where you can comfortably enjoy your meal. Despite the crowds, it's always worth the visit if you're craving a great burger.

Dear Shake Shack Irvine Spectrum,…read more You are great. You changed my life. I only have great things to say about you. The burger was top tier, next time I'll be getting two instead of the fries, over salted in my opinion. I didn't get to try the shakes but next time I will. Place is busy so I don't really care bout the customer service that's also why I left 0 tip my bad. Food was great, the chefs here are on it. Very nice area as well, clean, cool. Will definitely be back. Thank you.

Order & Pick Up Counter

Bacon Cheeseburger.

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Creamsicle Float

The Melt

The food here is amazing, and I love how it's open late so we can grab some grub before leaving…read moreIrvine Spectrum. Antonio is always so helpful and makes our time wonderful. The ambiance is also wonderful. Definitely check this place out if you have the opportunity.

The service was amazing Antonio really took care of us. I enjoyed the party melt with grilled…read moremushrooms would come again. It was a great lunch date beautiful day outside