My company hosted our holiday party in the private Whiskey Room and really enjoyed the event. We spoke with Casey to schedule our private event and she was very communicative and friendly. She was very organized and happy to help. We had 2 appetizers, 3 entree options, and a dessert. Our server gave us great service and engaged with us. The food was delicious and the cocktails were very tasty. I would definitely come back here for a private event! read more

We went to BossCat in Irvine to celebrate Galentine's Day and got to try their new brunch menu such a fun experience. Our server, Nick, was fantastic: attentive, friendly, and made the whole brunch feel relaxed and celebratory. We shared the cinnamon roll as an appetizer, which was unique and delicious. It had more of a croissant consistency rather than a traditional gooey, cake-style pastry, and the cinnamon icing was poured over the top tableside, which was a nice touch. There were five of us, and with adult beverages, tip, and plenty of food, we all left full and happy for about $40 each. Everyone enjoyed their main dishes, along with the mimosas and I had the BossCat signature whiskey drink. One of my friends ordered the breakfast croissant sandwich...huge portion, almost a popover vibe. I had a breakfast sandwich myself, and it was absolutely delish. Overall, great food, great drinks, and great service. BossCat is a solid spot for brunch, especially for a fun celebration with friends. read more

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We randomly found Bosscat on our way to Pelican hills. Great location with validation for parking if you dine at the several restaurants within the complex. The decor is quite nice, more like a whiskey lounge than for dining really. Food is on point, we got the Benedict and butter burger and they were both yummy and up to par. Burger is on the smaller side but quite delicious nonetheless. Service is pretty attentive, the place can get quite noisy so just have to speak up. Would definitely come back again. read more

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Came back a 2nd time to unwind! Upping my stars at the Irvine location to 5! It did not disappoint the staff, atmosphere, & tasty food yet again! Shared my poor experience at Orange location and they apologized on their behalf, though totally didn't need too. Just the right amount of attention and nothing disruptive! Answered all my follow up questions with such grace and friendliness! read more

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Came here for my early birthday celebration with my girlfriends. Most of us had the 12 hr beef short rib and wow just straight up delicious. Melts in your mouth with creamy mash potatoes to die for. Yum. The ice coffee with coconut horchata mocktail was pretty darn good too. The decor is fabulous. This is a must to go. read more

It was absolutely a fun-tastic birthday brunch celebration. Having to experience being in the Whiskey Room was more than I expected...so stylish yet it exudes elegance in its own right. Everyone loved it! We couldn't get enough taking photos (in & out of the Whiskey Room). We got so comfortable that we didn't want to leave just yet. I asked if we could stay a bit longer (as long as there's no party after our time slot) & to our delight we got to stay until we were ready to go home, haha. Thank you! The food was flavorful. Up until now both the brussel sprouts & potato fries appetizers are still being talked about. And oh, the chow chow sauce; so yummy!  We were greeted warmly!  Mosic showed more than professionalism; his friendly,  charming & fun demeanor was certainly a delight.  The parking was easy to access & we all appreciate the 3-hour validation. Many thanks too for the personalized printed menu. The co-founder, JT, paid us a quick visit; and that was awesome. Thank you to Casey (Private Event Coordinator) as well for quick replies, suggestions, and most of all for being accommodating & flexible. Lu-Ann read more

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From Chicago, first time at Bosscat last night for dinner. Here are some thoughts: --It has an old money whiskey bar feel. Service is good. --I ordered the Bosscat burger, and the ground beef was excellent, tasted like steak. --My girls ordered salads, and really enjoyed them. --We ordered banana crème pudding for dessert, and the four of us shared it. Excellent!! Overall, highly recommended! read more

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Cruise tourists found location close to hotel for Playoff Sunday. What an amazing and fortunate find. Upon entering we were welcomed by a friendly hostess, and the owner John. We requested a table in a quieter area, if possible, as we have hearing issues. They were so kind in placing us and lowered the overhead volume. The playlist was A+. Very nice brunch menu with a fun twist on some standard classics. Highly, highly recommend the huge, delicious, an unctuous cinnamon roll, as encouraged by our server, Nick, who was delightfully kind and non-rushing to get us up and out. Can't go wrong with the brunch butter burger and roasted mushroom chilaquiles. The house Pilsner was great, and mimosas rounded out our brunch cocktails. This was the perfect spot to end a vacation. Going home plump, libated, and happy. Thank you! read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

This Bosscat location is in Irvine, parking is available in the structure and Bosscat validates it, restrooms are available, adjacent to the restaurant. I love that this location offers both indoor and outdoor seating. The aesthetics is welcoming and comfy. Customer service is great - attentive, offers great recommendations and has great vibes. We ordered the candy pork, the country bread, the chicken sandwich and the beignets. My espresso martini was delicious. The country bread totally hit the spot. The beignet was a little overcooked but I loved the meyer lemon curd that was paired with it. I'd definitely recommend! read more

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We hosted our wedding after party here at the bosscat patio and it was wonderful! Food and desserts were delicious, and it was so nice to have access to the bar so that guests could order directly from the bartender. We had about 70 guests and felt the space was perfect for mingling and hanging out. Thank you to Casey, Susan, and special events for allowing us to have such an amazing time! read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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Super chill location with a great vibe. You can sit at the bar, indoors or on the covered patio. We came for happy hour and tried the Butter Burger and fried pickles. The burger was the best thing I've eaten here in Costa mesa. We also had the banana pudding for dessert. I wish I had found this spot earlier so we could have come back. Parking is in a garage so be sure to validate. read more

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Cliff Notes Price Range: $$ Parking: In a garage, 3 hours validation available Perk: Mississippi Mud Pie Non-Perk: Seats, they are HARD! Ambiance: Trendy Dress: Casual Noise: Moderate Temperature: Open patio so depends on the weather Recommend: 100% Date: 10/08/2024 Dissertation: Bosscat Kitchen and Libations? More like Bosscat whiskey heaven! We kicked off our adventure with a whiskey flight that had us feeling like bourbon connoisseurs--or at least pretending we knew what we were talking about. Then came 'The Good Life' cocktail, which tasted like someone liquefied those raspberry chews you find in your grandma's candy dish--sweet, nostalgic, and surprisingly delicious! Our server's name was Kelsey. Super nice and had great whisky recommendations! For starters, we tried the Meatballs with crispy jalapeños and cheese, and they were so light and fluffy I half-expected them to float off my plate. They were dangerously good. Then came the Chicken Sausage Pasta... solidly a 'meh,' but hey, not everything can be a whiskey-infused miracle. To top it all off, the Mississippi Mud Pie rolled in and stole the show--it was so indulgent that it should come with a warning label. If you're looking for a place to drink like a boss and eat like you just earned a promotion, Bosscat's the spot! read more

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The worst experience ever, I went with my family to have dinner it was our 1st time there so we needed help choosing our food, the servant was so rude and unhelpful he left our table saying I have other customers If u want to have a good time DONT go there!!!! read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Long over due review. Food great, drinks great and service great. Fun place to come to!

Bosscat is usually our go-to for a nicer dinner. Tonight the bag was fumbled so hard I'm questioning if there have been major changes in the kitchen. The corn fritters (forgot the actual name) were burnt on the inside and raw on the inside. I'll attach photos. I always get the slow cooked pot roast. The roast was amazing, and so were the potatoes, but about 1/3 of the green beans were not trimmed. The stem ends were also inedible and left a string the length of the bean. I'm hoping this is a temporary set back door for the kitchen, because this meal was well over a hundred dollars and we got burnt/raw fritters and untrimmed green beans. read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - Burnt outside of fritter - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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My first experience dining at Bosscat Kitchen, Irivine was about 2 years ago. I came in on a Sunday, sat at the bar. I had intended to order the butter burger after reading reviews and the happy hour specials. When I realized happy hour wasn't available on Sunday, I ended up ordering the portobello mushroom fries. Man, they were GOOD! So, fast forward to 4/30/2026...mind you I have been trying to get a layover here for 2 years as airline crew, just to go back to Bosscat Kitchen. I arrived and sat at the bar around 5:15. Peak Happy Hour and it was LOUD, had to practically yell to the bartender, Kate. She was awesome by the way! I ordered the mushroom fries again, and the pork grilled cheese. What a disappointment!! The mushroom fries were served in a bowl and they ended up steaming themselves, the coating on the outside became mushy and the sauce that came with them was bland (maybe they gave me the wrong one, not sure). The happy hour pork grilled cheese was okay, but had very little meat in it, mostly bread. I wanted to try the happy hour butter burger I read such great reviews about but it was GONE, off the menu. What a complete let down. I will say the staff and service from them was awesome, but I was very disappointed in the quality of the food. read more

1. Even for takeout, the beef short rib were amazing! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes with a spacious interior! 3. The staff was friendly and timely with my order! My takeout was ready after 15 mins! Note: They do validate parking! read more

A MUST anytime I fly into Orange County/John Wayne airport. This was my first time having dinner as I typically go during lunch time. I did not have a reservation and the wait for two around 5pm on a Thursday night was an hour and a half wait. That already tells you how great this place is. Luckily there was plenty of bar seating as it is first come first serve. The service as always was exceptional and our order came out quickly. Food was amazingly delicious. Great way to end my night before hoping on a flight home read more

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Great bar with solid drinks and ambience if you are in the area! Parking is very convenient since the parking lot is right next to it. I got the Bosscat and .38 Special. The .38 was my favorite since it was smooth and rich but definitely has a punch once you're more than halfway thru the drink. The bartenders were fantastic! They were not only fast but also attentive to everyone's need. The only downside is that it's not closer to where I live lol but I'll definitely come back! read more

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Come for brunch in a Saturday. Was looking forward to lunch but only the brunch menu was available. With that said, brunch was delicious and the Bosscat whiskey drink was amazing! read more

Friend visited and brought some back (allergy season is killing me during this heat wave and had to pass). I had the takeout short rib tostadas and some leftover bites of the butter burger and proper steak fries - the kind that should be served in a proper pub with battered cod aka "chips" and not bloody French fries. The beef in both cases was a touch gamey but the tostadas were an epiphany - crisp corn tortillas even at room temperature, great meat strand texture and the best part being the sweet pickled onions with just a hint of pepper heat that is the contrasting and balancing act. I love hot peppers but they don't love me back these days, the pickled onions I could put on anything. I'll show up in person when the temps cool off to 95° or so hopefully (pause, sneeze) this summer. read more

We had a reservation and the experience was very disappointing from the start. Our initial server appeared visibly inconvenienced by basic hospitality requests, including providing cold water for the table and a cushion for my back as I'm in a walker and recovering from an injury. The overall tone felt dismissive and unwelcoming. When we asked for a different server due to the lack of warmth and professionalism, the manager did not inform us that doing so would significantly delay our meal. I explicitly asked whether switching would be a big deal and was not told that it would reset our order timing. We waited approx 30+min before a new server was assigned and our order was not entered until after that switch. As a result, our food did not arrive until 1 hour and 20 minutes after our reservation time. Had we been clearly informed that changing servers would cause such a delay, we would have made a different decision and dropped the request. The issue wasn't just the wait it was the lack of transparency and basic hospitality throughout the experience. Additionally, no effort was made to acknowledge or remedy the extended delay. Given the circumstances, we believe a refund or appropriate compensation is warranted. read more

My company did a client lunch in the whiskey room and it was a great event! Casey from the private events team went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. Everyone had a great time, the food and service were wonderful, and the clients were happy. Could not have asked for a better outcome. Thank you! read more

I remember Bosscat used to be on MacArthur so I was so confused when I went to this location. Their website confirms my thoughts and that they had moved to a new location. This location is fancy!! First, they have a shared parking structure which is SO good because the original location had also a shared parking lot, and sometimes you just couldn't find a spot. Second, they're also in the same complex as Lifetime Gym, along with multiple skyscraper buildings, so in general, it looks incredibly walking around these extremely tall glass buildings. Thirdly, they validate 2 hours for the restaurant. And lastly, the entire campus is so nice and secluded; definitely not something that the general public is made aware of. They have seating outdoors for quiet reading and while Bosscat does not have service outside their building, they will serve you if you, the customer, comes to the bar. On my experience, they had shut down the dining room for a private whiskey event. From where I was sitting at the bar, I can feel myself wanting to come in and dine inside. Their booths and chairs, their general interior decoration, looks incredible. The ambience is dark lighting with enough lighting to see toward the bar. The bar area was very well decorated as well and definitely is both a small group friendly and photography friendly space. I first tried their happy hour in Orange with friends. Same happy hour menu. Their named cocktails, Wouldn't You, and Pour Decisions, are in my top 10 cocktails. Deliciously crafted while not skimping on flavors or pours. These cocktails are not in the HH menu therefore one could spend quite a bit just on cocktails. For their food menu, gosh, I canNOT get their short rib grilled cheese out of my head. It's a very nice day for me for when I get out there. Plus, their HH is 7 days a week. That is just unheard of! Unfortunately, their short rib grilled cheese is not usually on the menu so I dont think I'll go back when its not HH. The bartenders and service are so friendly! I tend to take up space at the ends when it's just me and they definitely did not forget me, hidden in the corner. Restrooms are next to the restaurant, not inside. Communal and kept very well. read more

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Recently celebrated a birthday here and had a great time! Food (5/5): Loved sharing all the plates with the table- everything was delicious. We had a second order of the creamed corn brulee! Other highlights: pig candy, maple buttered brussels. Drinks (5/5): Loved the pineapple sage elixir. Everyone else enjoyed their cocktails as well. Service (5/5): Lively and very helpful staff, timely service. Enjoyed my time greatly. Ambiance (5/5): Great for a date spot, small to large party, and everything in between. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Dark interiors and upscale vibe. Tip: Parking structure around the corner, don't forget to validate at the counter by the entrance before you leave! read more

Came here for brunch and had a delicious time. The beignets were very tasty. I might have scooped up the lemon curd with marshmallow cream by itself - it was that good. I had the loco moco, patty nicely seared, and it did not disappoint. Service was terrific too! read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - Beignets - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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We showed up without reservations, but we were able to put our name in and decided to just wait at the bar until a table became available. Staff was super friendly. Our server Michelle was phenomenal. She had an amazing cadence and was available to us when we needed her and allowed us to enjoy our time together as our group. All of the food was amazing. Restaurant had a really cool vibe and was warm and inviting. If you were in the area and looking for a fun Gastropub with a great whiskey list, you have found your spot. read more

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A great brunch spot! We were on the hunt for great brunch food and tvs for Sunday morning football that could accommodate a big group including kids. This was the perfect spot. There was space to run for the kids outside, tvs for football, great food, great atmosphere and amazing service. I got the espresso martini (night hawk I think?). It was light but had a great coffee flavor to it. The fruity pebble French toast also wasn't too sweet and was still crunchy. I really liked that it didn't taste like stale cereal which is always the risk with this type of dish. I think next time I'll go for the country fried chicken. Snagged a bite from a friends plate and it was so good! read more

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Loved the peach cobbler waffles!!!! Our server akira did a fantastic job making my birthday memorable. The sparkler at the end was very sweet. We started with cinnamon roll, waffles and beignets. All good but the waffles were the winners. The Benedict was yum too. Everyone had a great time and had yummy drinks Fun places to come with friends and fam for food and drinks. Will come again read more

We had a very friendly server 'Alex'. So nice to us. There were about 8 of us who met up after work for happy hour. We ordered a bunch of items but the fried pickles were the best, the butter burger was pretty good too. Nachos were unusually delicious. The candy floss pork I think was a little disappointing as were the ribs sando. The dining area is quite impressive though. Dark woods, warm lighting and elegantly but comfortably decorated. Make sure you park in the right structure for free parking time! Enjoy! read more

Huge thanks and shoutout to Anthony! Amazing and very attentive server. We so appreciated your kindness and warm personality! read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Really impressed by the vibe and kindness of the staff here. Love the new location including the updated interiors. Food and drinks were also top notch. Can't say enough good things about this spot. The owner even comped our meal because it took so long as they were short staffed that day due to it being Valentine's Day. We all really appreciated the gesture and will definitely be back! read more

I've been here a couple of times and the service and food never fails for disappoint! You have to get the Country Bread, that melted butter on top of it is heavenly. For entrees, their coastal white fish was on a creamy mushroom risotto and has instantly become a new favorite of mine along with their classic sugar barrel steak. It's always busy and a good crowd in here. Perfect for a night out with friends! read more

We went to Bosscat in OC on Valentines Day. It was so yummy!! The desserts were to die for! The owner came over to our table to chat which I thought was a really nice touch. We will definitely be repeat customers! read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

The ambiance was really really cool. Our waiter was working hard, personable and gave great service. However...... the food was all just a little off. The mashed potatoes were so rich as to really be almost inedible. read more

We waited over 15 min for a table when there were others available for our size party. Service was good, very friendly. Food came out quickly and hot. All looked very appetizing , great presentation but taste was just ok. The beignets were delicious but could have come with a couple more in the basket. Breakfast burrito should have come with a side. There wasn't much to it. Short rib Benedict didn't have much flavor and it needed more hollandaise sauce. It was dry between the short rib and the biscuit. Drinks looked good. Would like to return and try again read more

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Been this place twice so far. First time was during dinner time for happy hour. They have great drinks. Brunch for second time. Food is not bad but their drinks are mostly good. read more

Reviewing solely on their accommodations! I called last minute to reserve a table for a large group. I thought it was going to be 18 guests and they let me know they did have an opening around the time I was requesting but it's possible we wouldn't be right next to each other. I confirmed the number of guests was actually 12 and they were going to have us all sit together. This was a last minute engagement dinner for my sister so it was super appreciated that they could accommodate us. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances we had to cancel our reservation. Staff were friendly while booking the reservation. Hopefully we'll get to visit soon! read more

We had a good dinner here after coming in from the airport. we didn't realize this is a whiskey distillery so we didn't imbibe but we did see someone getting their drink smoked. we had the chicken dinner and the broccoli soup with grilled cheese sandwich. the chicken is somewhat spicy and well prepared. the grilled cheese very filling. the interior is dark, all dark wood and low lighting but a large room with one tv by the bar. read more

We rented out the full restaurant for our wedding celebration in August 2025. The experience was great. Everyone had good things to say about the food, drinks, service, and ambiance. Casey was the primary point of contact we worked with to arrange the event. Clear and timely communication with him leading up to the event was great, and we were able to do a food tasting prior to the event, to customize our menu. Casey was super accommodating with the menu as well, and was conscious of our guests with food allergies and dietary restrictions. We added a whiskey tasting station to the event, which everyone raved about. It definitely made for a unique experience that people were not expecting for a wedding party. We also used the in-house DJ, who customized our playlist and kept everyone dancing the night away. We continue to hear from our guests how it was the most fun wedding party they have ever been to and we can't thank Casey and the Bosscat staff enough for making it a memorable evening. Photos courtesy of Jacqueline Johnson photography. read more

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