the service of Kayla was really good, the recommendation are great. The food was amazing

We got the fish and chips Onion rings, coleslaw and tomato soup All of it was 5 stars delicious! read more

Our group of four went for "hoppy hour" and were seated in the outdoor patio on a chilly night when it didn't appear busy, but at least there was a heated lamp close to our table. Servers were friendly and provided good recs for our cravings. Eureka Signature Burger with Fries ($14): 3/5. Compact cheeseburger with a small portion of shoestring fries that was like a slightly elevated version of fast food. It wasn't bland, but I felt like it was just average, lacking some kind of "oomph" factor to make it a memorable meal. It gets the job done, but it's not substantial enough to fill you up if you're super hungry. Since UTC is near schools and residences, it's always flooded with students and families, so it can be noisy at times. Other than that, we enjoyed our time at Eureka. It was a relaxed spot to try out happy hour and catch up with friends. read more

Eureka! - "Hoppy Hour" signature burger with fries = compact, average-tasting meal for $14 - American Near Me - Irvine, California

Miss this place! Lived next to the HB one and was so sad when it closed. Came here during the week for dinner with a gf and the food is still delicious! Got the restaurant week deal which was an appetizer and entree for $25! This is a steal because the sonoma chicken sandwich was huge! Enough for 2 people to share. Large piece of chicken on thick bread with tomatoes, bacon and a garlic aioli. This also came with fries. For my starter i had the mac n cheese balls which were just as good as i remember. Lots of beers on tap which is nice. Place was lively and full, total opposite of the HB one which was empty most nights lol. We also got an order of the fried pickles and these were pretty small pieces and soggy so i would skip these next time! Would definitely come back for other things on the menu though. read more

Eureka! - Delicious food! Place was packed so ate at the bar. - American Near Me - Irvine, California

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A good place to sit at the bar alone and watch sports (no sound). They are mostly a beer and whiskey bar but they have wines and other spirits as well. The bartender was attentive and took my order quickly. I was craving a Steak Frites for dinner without breaking the bank and this did the trick. They also have a big patio area for bigger groups and also a spacious indoor seating area as well. read more

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We came here for a quick bite to eat. The food was pretty good! Service was quick and nice. Ambiance is very cool! read more

Eureka! - Seared Salmon, Mac N' Cheese Balls, Street Corn - American Near Me - Irvine, California

Awesome Protein bowl w Chicken, Caesar Salad, Barbecue Bacon Burger, Korean Frachos, Cheesecake & Bourbon Barrel Cake! Great friendly service from Kayla & RayRay! Warm fire on outside patio as we brought our dog. Highly recommend Eureka Burger in Irvine for a very nice dinner. Consistently good food & relaxing atmosphere. read more

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Come for the happy hour and happy hour only. Their drinks are amazing and a great way to start the night. The service is quick and the waiters are so sweet. This is a perfect place to bring friends and hang out or if you wanted to watch a game. read more

Saturday night at 11:00 PM and Eureka was still popping honestly felt like a Friday night. Such a great surprise. Loved the outdoor seating areas with the fireplaces perfect late-night vibe. The food was on point, especially that late. The fries were insanely crispy, and everything came out fresh and dialed in. What really stood out, though, was the customer service. At that hour, you usually feel rushed, but not here at all. Staff was attentive, relaxed, and genuinely welcoming. Highly recommend. read more

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Eureka is still a go-to for many. It's always crowded and the food is still good. The menu, parking, service are all good. read more

This is our second Eureka location we dined in at. The first time e tried Eureka was in Mountain View. We took advantage of the late night happy hour menu. We were a party of six. We all ordered the cheeseburger and fries and the fish n chips. We started with the Mac n cheese balls. Our server was Judd and oh boy was he super amazing. He took care of us as if we were VIPs. We accidentally brought back with us a waist belt that we thought was ours. We immediately went back to the restaurant to return it. There was a LV wallet with cash, credit cards and a car key. It most likely was left behind on the seat by the party before us. Open parking near the restaurant. read more

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They have a protein bowl which was so good and is a nice alternative for the vegetarians who don't eat burgers. read more

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I can't believe I've been to Eureka a million times and haven't written about it yet! This spot is my go-to before entering the Bermuda Triangle aka TJ Maxx, Sephora, and Bath & Body Works. Obviously, a girl needs fuel before she disappears for three hours and comes out with things she did not plan to buy. Eureka always comes through with a great selection of drinks, and their burgers are forever a win! Seriously pick a burger any burger, it will be a guaranteed party in your mouth. The atmosphere is relaxed with dim lighting that sets the mood for an actually peaceful meal... before the retail chaos begins. 10/10 recommend: eat first, shop later, and thank me in the morning! read more

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We had a group of 10. Waitress was able to split drinks out from bill. Thank u so much. Very accommodating I got carrot cake. Was good. ~$15 Others like their food. We ordered a lot of read more

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Eureka is hands down my favorite burger spot. I used to live in Santa Barbara -- home to plenty of great burger joints -- but honestly, their meat is the best I've ever had in my life. What makes Eureka even better is their amazing selection of drinks and beers that perfectly complement their creative menu. My go-to is the Fresno Fig Burger. I try to switch things up every now and then, but every few weeks I end up craving it again. The combination of blue cheese, fig marmalade, and fresh greens is an absolute match made in heaven. I can't recommend this burger enough! The service is always great, and they consistently nail the cooking and quality of their food read more

Eureka! - Fresno Fig - American Near Me - Irvine, California

Kayla is the goat. Awesome service. Handled our celiac allergy like a champ. We appreciate you. Also, they finally updated their ranch, and it's amazing. read more

Eureka! - American Near Me - Irvine, California

First time at eureka spur of the moment in the late night hours! The service and vibes top notch for a random night out=4 ! Friendly, great service and check ins and fun atmosphere, but the food only 3 ! Here's the breakdown: -the fries perfection light crisp and soft inside, but sadly the fish tacos were bland. With all the toppings and lime and even a side of ranch, it was needing some seasonings, even salt would have helped it didn't have any on the fish. -The appetizer came out cute and nice looking but not my favorite. The ahi was fresh but an the other toppings like guacamole weren't balancing with it well. Again maybe just needed salt? -Will have to come back and keep trying other things and at different hours bc was really rooting for the food here given the prior reviews. read more

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I never do this kind of thing but damn son. Giving this restaurant a 5 / 5 solely due to its strong drink game. Especially the wild child cocktail. When it comes out concentrated and full of love it's literally one of my favorite drinks. The staff and vibes are always chill and unique too. Professional as heck. Been coming here for years dawg. Since the pre pan. Before Rona hit town. So I've seen this place change and evolve. I miss some things about the old menus / happy hours but all in all still legit af. Hope they never take that banger off the menu. Okay. Hell yeah. read more

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Not new to eureka, probably here more than I want to admit but, this review is to highlight a menu item that has previously been considered one of their weaker, their nachos! Tonight we decided to order their nachos, with an add in of steak, and it was divine! Naturally we included a few wild child carafes, the perfect way to catch up with friends! Service is great as always, tonight we had Belle as our server and she was the sweetest. Ambience on a Friday night was perfectly lively yet not obnoxiously loud, they were busy yet no one seemed to be in any rush and the vibes were amazing! In conclusion- their nachos don't suck, get it with steak! read more

Eureka! - Nachos with steak, so good! - American Near Me - Irvine, California

Not bad. Came here with the family for a lunch during the Christmas break. Not spot big patio but weather wasn't the best so we sat inside. Service was good. I got the double smash burger which was good. The fries were a bit soggy which was sad but overall good. Wife salad was good. And dad's burger was also good. If you're looking for an open air spot with a fairly good menu great beer list and big patio this was a win. read more

Eureka! - American Near Me - Irvine, California

I haven't actually dined here, we got togo and ate back at the office but the smashburgers and the mac and cheese balls were SO GOOD! Burger was well cooked, patty was smashed and juicy with some crisp. I don't normally care for mac and cheese balls, but they put some effort in the mac and cheese because it was very tasty. Normally other places serve and it's "whatever" mac and cheese, but Eureka has my vote! Service was brief and great, picked up my order at the host stand up front. Food was kept super hot, LOVE that cause I hate cold or even lukewarm food. Until next time Eureka! read more

We sat at the bar and our bartender, Raul or Jo...can't remember! He was amazing! Very attentive, made great drinks and made the experience really nice. The food was "ok" but I wasn't expecting much. If you are looking for.a place to watch a game then this is it. read more

I judge margaritas hard, and it's tough to find a good one these days, but the Spa Day Margarita here is honestly amazing. The sea salt foam is such a win. Eureka is always solid with their food, and the fig jam burger is still awesome. Service was fast and great, too read more

Eureka! - American Near Me - Irvine, California

I happen to be in Irvine on a business trip and it's Monday night so of course Monday night football and it's my team you know the battle of the losers the Cowboys against the Raiders. so I look up bars around me and find Eureka so here I am I walk into Eureka. I find a seat of the bar and I am greeted by the beautiful Ms. Liz, who informed me that I am just in time for happy hour. Lucky me! I sit down I was about to commit to this never had before watermelon seltzer. and Liz says do you wanna try it before I serve it and I said sure, well thank goodness I did and thank you (Liz) sooo much because that was not my cup of tea! I end up ordering a Carlsbad beer, a burger and truffle cheese fries. The fries came with a cheese sauce which I was skeptical about but man they were freakin delicious!!! My beer was good people next to me were amazing, happy hour menu was great, overall 10 out of 10 the only thing that was not a 10 out of 10 was the refs not calling the fair plays! anyway if you're in the area, definitely stop at Eureka. Plenty of TV's to watch sports too! read more

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Love the BBQ bacon burger w shoestring onions. The Mac n cheese balls appetizers work great to share w the table. They usually have a game or 2 on. This night there was also a tv that had some legal case going on (maybe for the law students at the bar). Our server, Kayla, was fantastic. Friendly, quick, and nailed our miscellaneous requests. Enjoy coming here. Ambiance was lively. read more

I visited Eureka on a Thursday evening for a UCI dinner hosted by the Alumni Association. The restaurant had a fun & social ambiance. We ordered the crispy glazed brussel sprouts & truffle cheese fries to share with the table, & I ordered the cobb salad for myself. For dessert, we had the bourbon barrel cake & the carrot cake. The workers were very accommodating--especially with our party of 29. I've always loved eureka, & I can't wait to visit again! read more

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Came to Eureka with a friend because they are open late. They have daily deals on drinks and food depending on the day of the week. I believe Tuesday is half off wine. I got the Mediterranean salad with grilled chicken which was pretty delicious. Food options are just okay tbh, i think they specialize more in the drinks and burgers..? Cute spot open late next to UCI read more

Eureka! - Mediterranean Salad with grilled chicken Truffle fries - American Near Me - Irvine, California

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Kayla was fantastic! Had a decent meal and was willing to accommodate changes. A nice place to visit while in Irvine.

First time eating here and we will definitely come back. The recommendations that Ethan gave were excellent. My friend & I went with all the recommendations from appetizer to the chef specialty burger to dessert. We enjoyed everything. Thank you Ethan for the wonderful experience. read more

Bone Marrow Burger was worth the $22 TBH, I have never tried bone marrow ever!!! The first time I ordered this burger, I thought to myself "OMG WTH did I order?? It looks disgusting" I took a bite out of it, and my mind changed completely. I really loved the salty taste of this burger. I realized that ugly thing is the bone marrow. I would definitely come back to order this burger when I am in the area. I have told my friends about this burger, they don't believe me that its actually really good bc of the way it looks in the photo. Host who took my order, she saw my reaction when I first looked at it and asked if I wanted to order something else but I told her if this is what it normally looks like then no worries I would try it. So glad I didn't change my mind. It was busy, it would be good to order ahead. The older (like in their 50's +) customers who come expecting to be seated right away are entitled & rude. Its a college center, so be patient. I really wanted to tell this couple who looked irritated watching me place my order with hostess, like as if she should stop helping me in the middle of my order, to seat them. Thank you to hostess who handled the situation with patience and respect to those who arrived first n helped them based on first come, first serve. read more

Eureka! - 28 Day Dry-Aged Bone Marrow Burger $22 - American Near Me - Irvine, California

More like 3.8 but still good. The prices aren't that crazy expensive, it's reasonable. I really liked the Fresno fig burger, the goat cheese and sweet fig jam complemented the burger and was balanced really well. The meat was also cooked perfectly to my liking. The truffle fries with their cheese sauce stole the show for me tho, it was sooo good, I ordered another cheese sauce bc I like drank that like juice. So good!!! The whiskey flight was a good deal for $22 and got me super tipsy. My sister had the vegan tacos and the ube martinis and she recommended both as well. Service was good, very attentive and checked on us a lot. The place is also a super cute spot, there's an outdoor seating with a fireplace and seemed very cozy. The indoor was nice and clean, located in a little cute plaza that u can walk around to target and Trader Joe's after! I'd come again! Just the parking is hella hard bc of all the stuff around it. read more

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Visited eureka for the first time in a year and was impressed by their top notch service. We were ina group of five and our server was super attentive to every needs. We tried a few breweries and shared their truffle fries, brussel sprouts chicken wings ribs and bison burger. All was great. Didn't realize they are open late. We ended the night with a shot of Jameson with their nice bartender who gave us their large Ice cubes. Place was packed for a Wednesday read more

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Great service! Ethan Very nice and great customer service! Thank you Food and drinks were great read more

LOVED Eureka in Boise and now I also love it in Irvine! I'm so excited that I finally figured out this gem was near UCI and local to me. I hope they know that they will be seeing be a lot:). Their basic green salad with chicken (obviously I added Parmesan) and tater tots brings me joy. Shout out to the sweet bartender who chatted with me during my da-lish lunch and not judging me for eating every crumb! See you soon:) read more

Eureka! - American Near Me - Irvine, California

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Southwest Salad, Fresno Fig Burger and the Brussel Sprouts were awesome. Kayla was a great server! Food came out quick as we enjoyed good music with basketball on the TVs. We will be back. read more

TLDR; meh food, great service and ambiance This place is nicely situated in UTC, making it very accessible to students. I had the Brussel sprouts and the New York strip steak; the former was soggy, and the latter was very chewy. The flavors on both were acceptable. We had a larger party and the wait staff were awesome getting our pictures and stuff! We also sat outside and the place is pretty lively which fit the vibe, but the food was just a letdown. read more

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The Fresno Fig was awesome as always! (Make sure to add an over easy egg to it). Kayla our server took good care of us and was very attentive to our needs. Definitely a good spot for a relaxing Thursday dinner! read more

Eureka! - Fresno Fig - American Near Me - Irvine, California

Love being able to go to a place with a varied menu with burgers, wings, drinks and sit down with friends--and be able to customize your meals. I prefer a bun less burger and am always able to request that here which is nice. Staff are also nice and attentive despite the large location. Very happy with this place! read more

Eureka! - Jalapeño egg burger on bed of lettuce with onion rings - American Near Me - Irvine, California

This is an all time favorite for me when I'm in Irvine! Good food! Good beer! Fast and friendly service! Right on campus so it has a younger vibe and keeps me young! When alone I sit at the bar otherwise, a good place to gather with friends! Good beer options on tap! Good wine! Full bar! read more

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I'll admit, I used chatgpt to find this spot. I asked for something close to JW airport that had bosscat vibes and this spot definitely fit the bill. Our waiter Ethan made the best recommendations and I let him pick his favorite dessert and meal for me choices. Macaroni balls, burgers, and the whiskey barrel dessert were great. We will definitely be back. read more