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Wood Ranch Irvine

3.8 (1.4k reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Shirley C.

Located right near valet parking Menu is quite large Staff is friendly Food is fresh and delicious

BBQ Brisket with Broccoli and Beans
Archie S.

Wood Ranch is located at the Irvine Spectrum Center. It's hard to miss if you enter the Spectrum from the side of the Movie Theater. They serve American style BBQ and more. I was craving some BBQ meat and felt like I should try it out here. Right at 9pm (when they close at 10pm) the host was somewhat hesitating seating me at the booths around the bar but some how she let us sit there so it was a little strange. I was quick to order as I never like to be the person lingering there till the end so I had ordered the Brisket with Beans and Broccoli; and some Baby Back Ribs with Sweet Potato Fries and Asparagus. The food came out really fast almost within 5 mins which was shocking! The briskets were tender and soft but the flavor was just not there. And their BBQ sauce was just a generic one you can find anywhere. The ribs were good though. Good flavor and smokiness to the rub. I enjoyed the broccoli and the asparagus sides as it was fire roasted and had some texture and flavor to it. If they had more selections on BBQ sauces table side for the BBQ along with a little more flavorful and comparable brisket to some great BBQ joints around town I would definitely be coming back again for more BBQ. Service was alright just rushed even though I was only there from exactly 8:55-9:20pm when they close their kitchen at 10pm.

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Eric W.

We ordered the BBQ combo with baby back ribs, beef ribs, Carolina pulled pork, half chicken, and chicken breast. Everything came out hot, flavorful, and perfectly grilled. The baby back ribs were super tender and fell right off the bone, while the beef ribs were smoky and juicy. The Carolina pulled pork had great flavor. Chicken breast was paired really well with their BBQ sauce. The half chicken was surprisingly moist and not dry at all. Portions were generous enough to share and service was friendly throughout the meal. Definitely a great spot for BBQ food.

Connie Y.

Delicious BBQ chicken and tri tip. The garlic bread is delicious. We had the mac n cheese and mashed potatoes for sides. They have wonderful catering. Everything was really good. Happy Yelping!

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Shannan L.

Met with my niece's basketball team and their family for dinner. We started with the shredded onion as an appetizer and their bread which was delicious. The food portions are perfect and the cocktails were also very good. It wasn't loud despite being really crowded and the staff is excellent. They are very friendly and did a superb job waiting on a party of 50.

Charred corn on the cob
Caitlin V.

My mom was visiting me for a few days and wanted Wood Ranch, so we decided to grab take-out. The service was excellent and their food is usually pretty good. I love their baby back ribs, Lauren's Mac & Cheese, Caesar salad, and corn on the cob. However, I was disappointed with their corn on the cob today. We ordered three cobs and 2/3 were black, like inedible. I hate wasting food, but we couldn't salvage it. My 5-year old was able to eat some kernels off the only cob that wasn't entirely charred.

The clean bar area . Shocking and commendable
Kara E.

Walked in tonight to Wood Ranch in the spectrum hungry with my good friend of many years.. It wasn't the best night for the kitchen, but I'll tell you it was the best night for the staff that was working . Their service was great and even though they were very short staffed, they all worked so hard together and got through it ! One bartender for the entire restaurant is unbelievable! More unbelievable that there wasn't a mound of Glasses from all of the drinks she was mixing !! After watching them work for about 45 minutes, my respect for the staff went through the roof watching them work together managing not to fall behind ! These ladies need a pat on the back .. Heather Jamie ( bartender extraordinaire) Devon Nice chill vibe with great drinks and great service with a very large bar seating area !

Kyle M.

The food and service was amazing. Perfect portions and great atmosphere. The energy of the staff was contagious. I drive up from San Diego just for the brisket LOL. This time I brought my family. Wish I lived closer so I can frequent more often.

Bread roll
Sherilyn K.

The BBQ was really solid, and the sweet potato mash was absolutely to die for (honestly wish I'd ordered a double side). We were seated right away on a Friday night for two, which was a great bonus. Overall, the ambiance was lovely--perfect for a celebratory dinner.

Bbq Chopped Salad with Tri-Tip protein. Delicious!
Michelle Z.

Hats off to Wood Ranch for their amazing Bbq Chopped Salad with add on bbq Tri-Tip which was tender and delicious! My other favorite was Smashed Sweet Potatoes and loaded baked potatoes. We enjoyed lunch hour with our server Erin who was prompt in refilling our passion fruit iced teas and packaging the to go order. Needless to say everything was delicious and mom did not cook that evening! Keep up the great work team!

WR BBQ Combo - 2 Items
Alan S.

It's been years since I was last at Wood Ranch and our recent visit made me question why I haven't been back sooner. I didn't catch our server's name, but I want to commend her on her exceptional service. According to our receipt, her name is Tingna. She was friendly and checked in on us multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed. Kudos to her! I also didn't recall that Wood Ramch serves complimentary garlic bread which is both soft, warm and delicious. For my entree I opted for the BBQ Two Item Combo which included 2 proteins (pictured are the brisket and baby back ribs) and 2 sides (baked potato and mac 'n cheese). I enjoyed every morsel, but I will say that the brisket was on the dryer side and I wish it was more moist. We washed down our meal by sharing a pomegranate lemonade. I also appreciate that Wood Ranch participates in the Irvine Company's Kids Eat Free summer program...if you don't know now you know!

James' Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Carmen P.

Visited this spot with a party of 13 adults and 7 kids, the waitstaff were champions! Beyond amazing! Super sweet and nice, very helpful! The restaurant is clean and it was a quiet night, not too busy, so we were able to get out food quite quickly. Their table bread was absolutely divine! It's sourdough and it tasted good with their ranch! I'm picky about ranch but they have really good ranch. I got their chicken sandwich with Mac & cheese! Wow, absolutely great! Never tasted a chicken sandwich with coleslaw- it was different and quite delicious, I asked for a side of ranch to dip the sandwich and gave it better taste. The Mac & cheese was so cheesy and delicious! My husband got the buckeye burger and it tasted so juicy! I got an Arnold Palmer and the staff was quick to get me a refill. Definitely recommend!

Giovanna M.

Took my mama out for her birthday. Our favorite meal is the garlic bread, tri tip salad, and Thai with steak and sweet potatoes. Servers were so kind and put our flowers on display. I love how the ambiance is contemporary old western...with lots of bbq sauce. Yum.

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This is one of my go to bbq spots in the area. It's convenient and they have good options to pick from.

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I love this place. Best BBQ in Irvine. I appreciate the flavor, the biscuits, and the service. Reminds me all of home in Texas.

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What are the vegan options? Is the veggie burger vegan?

We have several items that are vegan or can be modified vegan. STARTER… Read more

Is there a private dining room for large group of 25 for a special occasion?

Wood Ranch Irvine has an area that can accommodate large groups. To check availability, please call the store directly and speak with our manager. The phone number to our Irvine location is (949) 337-4850.

How much is their corkage fee?

Hello Janis, Thank you for your inquiry. Our corkage fee is $15.00 per bottle.… Read more

Do they have a happy hour?

Yes. At least they did when the bar was open. During Covid-19 I'm not sure if it's still available. Try calling them.

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90 Pacifica

90 Pacifica

4.2(47 reviews)
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It was my first time going here with a coworker and Sofia was awesome! Thank you so much for the…read moreservice. The salsa and chips we had was actually really good! We had a few beers and shots to wash it all down. It was very nice also as the hotel told us to relax in the lobby so we didn't drink and drive. GREAT service! I'd definitely come back to try the food next time!

For a hotel restaurant and bar. It's done very well. Moving on…read more The staff is extremely nice and professional. The options are great for quick bites, lunch or dinner. The food tastes fresh. The drinks are great. Upon walking up to the bar area I was greeted immediately. Staff immediately gave me a menu. And mentioned a special that day. They also let me know that there was a happy hour. Happy hour!? Can't go wrong there can we lol. I've had the club sandwich, wings and burger. Club sandwich. Pretty much your average club sandwich. However the ingredients are fresh. Yes it's processed turkey slices. But that's ok. They're good quality ones at that. And they don't skimp. It was a very large well proportioned sandwich. Wings. Alright these are the star of the show. Simple but done right. You know when you just want something good? And everywhere just over does it trying to be different? Not these. Simple hot wings cooked to perfection. Highly recommend. Burger. Ok this is actually insanely good with the bacon. And their fries are nice and crispy tasty freshness. So would I recommend this place? Most definitely. And if you're staying here. No need to go off site for food. The food here is legit. Enjoy!

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Yard House - Tap in to great food, classic rock and 100+ craft & local beers.

Yard House

3.6(2.4k reviews)
0.2 mi
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After a fun morning and afternoon watching professional pickleball at Lifetime in San Clemente, my…read moreeldest daughter and I went to Irvine Spectrum for dinner at Yard House (YH). We had a couple Darden gift cards to use up so here we are for the dine-in experience. Parking was a bit challenging as everyone wanted to be at Irvine Spectrum at the same time as us, but we got lucky to snatch a spot. Thank you! YH was nearby so it was less than a few minutes walk from parking to restaurant. We were greeted with a smile upon entry. They were pretty busy, but we got lucky to be seated right away. Thank you again! Nolan, Claire, and Jeff (our servers) were super friendly and amazing in their presence and service. They got our foods and drinks to us timely and checked up on us from time to time. Thank you all for the exceptional service from beginning to end! Now for the food... My 3 mix & match tacos with spicy rice and pinto beans did not impress unfortunately. Cumin Chili Shrimp was tasty, but it lacked substance... it needed more veggies or something. Beer-Battered Fish was the best taco out of the 3 even though I didn't care for the sriracha aioli as it had a strong flavor that I can't describe... huge fish filet though. Vampire Carnitas had flavorful pork, but its exterior was fried with cheese or something that made it a salty taco. Rice is labeled spicy, but it's not spicy at all... pretty bland. Pinto beans were okay... nothing special. Hence, 4 stars! My daugther got the Whisky Glazed Salmon with tomato bisque as an add-on. WOW, black pepper glazed salmon was out of this world delicious! Parmesan mashed potatoes were delightfully smooth. Roasted carrots and baby broccoli were tenderly sweet. Tomato bisque was perfectly seasoned. Highly recommend plate and add-on! I should have gotten an order of this salmon plate instead of the tacos. Next time I know better. I couldn't help myself and order more food... - Truffled Mushroom Pizza was nicely done. Love the truffle flavor and aromatic mushrooms. Very tasty and would get again. - Onion Ring Tower fell short unfortunately with its flat and non-crispy batter. It came with two different dips... light ranch and honey mustard I think. Tower presentation was impressive though... it gets an A+ for appeal! I'll pass on this next time though. - Sweet Potato Fries were pretty standard. Nothing too exciting. It came with a dark honey dip which was different. Now for the drink... Picante Margarita virgin style was refreshingly delightful. If I wasn't driving, I would get it with the liquor (calirosa rosa blanco, orange liqueur, citrus agave, cayenne syrup, tajin rim). Will get again hopefully with the liquor next time! =) We're not frequent customers of YH, but now we've tasted their foods and drinks... we will indeed return for more deliciousness... salmon plate, pizza, and margarita here we come. Thanks YH! See you again soon!

We came on a Saturday afternoon for lunch/dinner. To start, the wait wasn't that bad which was…read morenice! I think we waited 15-20 minutes. It was quick for a Saturday :) Food- Great! We all ordered very different things (beer, cocktails, pancakes, chicken wraps, fries, salads, poke, burger, ice cream sundae) and all were great :) Service- Our waiter and waitress were really sweet and helpful. There were a few shift changes so some orders got lost in translation and we had to ask a few times about food that we ordered. A few of our items were forgotten about but we eventually got them :) All of the staff was great, but I think some things got a little lost among the business of a Saturday, which I think was also prom night as we saw some parties dressed up! Inside was huge! Tonsssssss of seating and tables. Nicely decorated and clean. I would definitely come back :)

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Yard House - Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.

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Yard House - Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

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Wood Ranch Irvine - bbq - Updated June 2026

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