Food and service was very good ! Music is great too for an enjoyable dinner with family.

Delicious comfort food at the Irvine Mall. I went to Georgia's with some friends and was pleasantly surprised by the portions and flavor. The cornbread is warm and buttery to start. For the main dish, I got the flat iron steak. The steak was tender, medium rare and delicious when slathered with the house chimichurri sauce. The mac and cheese was creamy and the collard greens were savory and decadent. We opted for a couple beignets for dessert- YUM! They were pillowy, fresh and melted in my mouth. The service was fantastic, our server, who's name was Adorable, was extremely caring and attentive. 10/10 service. The interior was spacious and there was plenty of leg room, which was nice after walking around the mall all day. read more

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I was really excited to try this restaurant but sadly, I left disappointed. I ordered the blackened chicken pasta and collared greens. The pasta and chicken placed on top was relatively dry, the bit of sauce found under the noodles was oily and flavorless. This is not what I would expect when the sauce is described as a 'roux'. Unfortunately, I found this dish to be inedible and I sent it back. The greens were served piping hot, they were well seasoned and very tasty. My dining partner ordered jambalaya over pasta. The jambalaya was swimming in a loose, tomato-y sauce which reminded me of watered down Campbell's tomato soup. The andouille sausage was dried out and overcooked. This dish was mediocre at best. I don't know who's in the kitchen, but this restaurant could use a bit of advice from a real southern grandma! I rated this restaurant 3 stars for the yummy collard greens, meals that were served piping hot and the friendly service. read more

We had a pleasant birthday dinner at Georgia's, and the exceptional service made it truly special. Our servers, Lizzie and Lisa, were incredibly polite, attentive, and deeply patient with us throughout the night. Lizzie guided us through the menu and highly recommended the Blackened Chicken Pasta, which was delicious. For our side, we ordered the sweet potato fries with cinnamon seasoning. When they both checked in on us, we mentioned we were a bit surprised that the cinnamon seasoning contained sugar. Because we are pre-diabetic, Lisa immediately stepped in with a solution. She recommended switching to the plain sweet potato fries instead and made a whole new batch for us right away. Her quick thinking and care meant the world to us! The high-quality service didn't stop there. Lizzie thoughtfully asked if I wanted a strawberry lemonade refill to go, which made an already great night even happier. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious. Beyond the food, the ambiance was perfect. They were playing a playlist of 60s and 70s oldies and disco music that completely transported me, bringing back the wonderful feeling of being a young kid again. Thank you, Lizzie and Lisa, for making this birthday dinner so memorable. We will definitely be back! read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Blackened Chicken Pasta ... so yummy! - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

Another fantastic meal at Georgia's. The fried pickles and Southern Salmon were standouts. The breading on the pickles were seasoned just right and cooked to perfection. I also enjoyed my Southern salmon as it had a nice sweet tangy sauce. This time around I tried one of their cocktails, a strawberry spritz. It was refreshing but the glass was sadly small. For the price, it should be a standard cocktail glass. read more

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I recently had dinner at Georgia's Restaurant and overall had a good experience. The food was flavorful and the portions were satisfying. I especially enjoyed the jambalaya and gumbo--they had great seasoning and tasted fresh. The outdoor patio is a nice place to sit, especially in the evening. The service was friendly. Overall, it's a solid spot for Southern comfort food, and I'd definitely come back to try more items on the menu. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Gumbo and Garlic Fries - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

My husband and I stopped in at Georgia's last weekend for an early dinner. This spot has been here for a year and I had been to the Anaheim location previously, so I had an idea of what to expect. We opted for the Tri-tip salad (no blue cheese) with dressings on the side, a cup of gumbo, smothered pork chops with mac & cheese and red beans & rice. It was quite the meal. We ordered up front and were given a number which we brought to our table. They have condiments on a little side table near the back door to the patio. Our food came out in a steady pace. The gumbo was a delightful size for one person but we shared it. It is not spicy but a little Louisiana hot sauce made it sing. The salad came out with blue cheese, which again, I did not want. My husband brought it back to them and they brought out one without the blue cheese. The smothered pork chops were delicious. The mac & cheese was on point. My husband seemed to enjoy the red beans and rice. I'm not one for beans so I did not pass judgement. We both went to town on the entrees and really enjoyed it. The gumbo was a bit watery but okay. The okra did not thicken it up too much which was surprising. The food is delicious. My husband is from New Orleans so he approved. It's nice to have another place in OC for Cajun/Creole Southern food. read more

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The food here is still top notch, particularly for a chain... some changes have taken place: now a host will seat you, as opposed to order and find your own table. That is fine. One thing I noticed was the restroom was a little chaotic - this place has gotten very busy. The service - the team - is still top notch. It just seems capacity is presenting new challenges. read more

Georgia's Restaurant *June 13th, 2026 *12pm- Saturday *3 Stars Environment: *Large Sized Parking Lot *Outdoor & Indoor Seating *Inside Irvine Spectrum *Friendly and Excellent Service Food/Drink: *Peach Salad (Seasonal) *Pulled Pork Sandwich (with fries) *Cornbread (Complementary) Stopped by here for lunch with my sister while shopping at the Irvine Spectrum. The restaurant was easy to find, and the service was excellent from start to finish. We ordered the seasonal peach salad and the pulled pork sandwich with fries. The food itself was a little underwhelming, as most of the dishes were fairly bland and didn't have as much flavor as I was expecting. The complimentary cornbread was a nice touch, though. The highlight of the visit was definitely the service. The staff was friendly and attentive, constantly checking in on us without being overly intrusive. Overall, the service was the best part of the experience. While I enjoyed the atmosphere and hospitality, I'm not sure I would come back specifically for the food. read more

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This is my second or third time to this place and I just don't think I've had anything spectacular here. We've tried the mac & cheese twice and the second time was better than the first. It's not too heavy and it's not too creamy. It's a good balance. The chicken tenders are juicy but a little bit too greasy. The french fries fries are excellent. Definitely get the cornbread. That was probably the star of the Shiau.. The grilled chicken was really dry. The cabbage was OK. We had the chicken wings and again they were just OK. They're not breaded, which was really nice and the cook on them was OK with the flavor fell flat. The service is a little bit slow at times, but the servers are all really friendly. They should get five out of five for that. The pulled pork sandwich. I would pass Condiments. Ranch tasted watered down The bbq sauce was good read more

Great food, the outdoor patio was nice, great service too. I got the catfish and sides. Everything seemed high quality and was good. Loved the cornbread. read more

The photos speak for themselves. I counted at least six tables covered in dirty plates, with no staff attending to them. After waiting 15 minutes at the front because no one was available, I was finally seated outside since nothing inside was clean or ready. I ordered the chicken and waffles, assuming a Southern comfort restaurant couldn't possibly get that wrong. Unfortunately, the food matched the service. The chicken was horrible, it had a strong, gamey smell and flavor, and the batter was overwhelmingly salty. It clearly wasn't fresh and tasted like old, premade frozen chicken. The waffle was decent, but only because the maple syrup saved it. Did anyone check on me during the entire meal or ask if I needed anything? Nope, not even once. Mind you, the restaurant wasn't busy at all; there were maybe four customers dining. I eventually had to walk to the front just to pay because no one bothered to come back to my table. First and last visit. If you want decent service and good food, this isn't it. Restaurants operating at this standard usually don't last long at Irvine Spectrum, and unless Georgia's makes some serious changes, I don't see this location surviving either. read more

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They've recently changed to a sit-down model. So either you check in with the host and they lead you to your table, or I assume you can still order at the register to get food to-go. Food is still amazing, though menu changed a little bit. Our server was Megan and she was fantastic! read more

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

Georgia's Restaurant - Flat iron steak with collard greens and coleslaw - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

Nice soul food restaurant with lots of options and great flavor. Everything we ordered was delicious and packed with flavor. You order at the counter and they bring out the food to your table. They have lots of indoor and outdoor seating, and the staff are very friendly. The portions are on the smaller side but still satisfying enough. read more

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Service was amazing they were super sweet. The food was good - the Mac and cheese stood out though I will say the coleslaw was bitter as if the red cabbage had been sitting for too long the batter for the chicken was perfectly crispy though very seasoned and slightly salty. Cornbread was good but definitely needs the honey and butter as it is very dry. Overall still a great experience and a very cute spot with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

Finally gave Georgia's a try! We've always passed by the restaurant going to Spectrum and we decided to go for it. We got the gumbo, shrimp + grits, and the shrimp + fries. The gumbo was the best out of the 3. It was flavorful and after I finished, I wanted to dip the fries in there. The cup is a bit smaller than I thought. The shrimp + grits was good, but it wasn't as flavorful as the gumbo. The fries were standard fries, but it was goood along with their ranch. Service is a little slow with bringing food out, but someone did check up on us once. I did have to ask for water though! I will def return for the gumbo! read more

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Southern Eggs Benni! Female chef she made it perfectly! Thank you staff- great work Coffee is perfect- your good 'ol cup a joe! read more

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Absolutely delicious! The food reminded me of my grandma's Southern cooking and that's the highest compliment I can give. It's the first time I've ever had restaurant food that tasted this authentic and homemade. I've already been here several times and this review is long overdue. Very happy this is in Irvine! read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Chicken & Waffle and Shrimp & Grits - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

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I ordered blackened chicken sandwich. The chicken was juicy and tasty. My only complaint is the portion, it wasn't a big portion but it can be really nice for quick lunch. I ordered take out and they prepared my order very quickly! When I walked into the restaurant to pick up my order the staff was very friendly and the restaurant itself was really pretty! Plenty of seating both inside and outside with nice ambiance and very nice location. I am definitely coming back there!!! read more

Was craving soul food and really wanted some of that Georgias chicken!! I'm upset because this recipe was not the same as the one located in Anaheim. The one at Anaheim had some CRUNCHY, crispy chicken. So I was disappointed that this chicken was more greasy. I did love the Mac, the Cajun rice did not taste Cajun, and my daughter said her waffle tasted stale, and my bf enjoyed his jambalaya. I was way more satisfied with the location and the service! Our drink girl was so beautiful and sweet, really made the experience perfect! read more

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Our friend recommended Georgias to us last week. We went during our lunch and ordered blacken chicken pasta and fried chicken platter with two sides ( Cajun rice and fries). They were low on staff but we didn't mind and she was super nice. There is plenty of seating inside and out. Honestly, the food is really good. I would come here again and recommend. The fried chicken is different. It's light crispy and airy. The Cajun rice was good too. The blackened chicken pasta was creamy and good but could've used a little extra love. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Blackened Chicken Pasta - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

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I wish I could give them 10 stars. From the Service to the most delicious soul food I've ever had and I've had a lot of soul food lol .. Can't wait to come back and try some more things! Nika was the sweetest very attentive felt like Family. read more

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A great place for soul food located in the center of Irvine Spectrum. The closest parking to this location is either in the south side of the structure that is closest to the movie theater or the parking lot directly outside of the restaurants. Both require a brief walk to the restaurant. The parking can be very crowded at times and there are alternative parking lots and structures that are a little farther away. They have both indoor and outdoor seating available at this location. You order your food at the register and are given a number to bring to your table. They have a pretty large variety of dishes on their menu. The staff were very friendly and the service overall was excellent. The meal came with complimentary cornbread and honey butter. The cornbread was warm with a slight crisp on the outside but was soft in the middle. We were sharing a blackened chicken pasta and the restaurant offered to split the dish for us for free. The pasta was cooked al dente and had a delicious savory and creamy sauce. The chicken was tender and had good flavor as well. The beignets were very crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside and the chocolate sauce that it came with was a great addition. There are so many great options on the menu and I can't wait to go back and try more of them. read more

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I order to go here often. Usually the po'boy with fries but got the coleslaw this time and no complaints. I was greeted and my order was taken quickly. Today, 9/16 the young man upfront and the young lady were so friendly and quick to get my food out. Offered to top off my beverage before leaving. My family and I always have a feast experience when we dine in. read more

Food was great and staff was welcoming. we tried 3 items and here is how I would rate them . Desert drink taste like a sweeter version of vitamin water which I like. 4.5/5 The cornbread which we got for free from the chef has a nice crunch to it which help battle the dryness and imo increase the flavor to it. 4/5 Gretchen's Jambalaya has this nice toasted bread which pairs well with stew and the stew itself has great flavor and will full you up. 4.5/5 I was craving southern food and this place hits the spot! Overall would rate this place 4.5/5 and would recommend other people to try this place! read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Gretchen's Jambalaya, Cornbread, and desert drink(I think that's the name) - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

OMG!! Prob one of my favorite restaurants it was sooo good. Customer service is very good here. I had a very nice lady with black hair serve us and and then a gentleman with wavy short black hair who were checking up one us. The manger is also very friendly. The food is amazing and you can tell it is authentic. read more

I first tried Georgia's Restaurant during a Yelp Elite event and was excited to come back and try the blackened chicken pasta. We also ran it back on the cornbread which is complimentary if you dine in and the beignets. The chicken and pasta were cooked to perfection. The chicken was well seasoned and juicy, and the pasta had a nice al dente bite to it. The cornbread was warm and soft with great flavor. The beignets were fried with a crisp exterior and a soft, chewy inside which made them a great way to end the meal. The inside is vibrant and spacious with plenty of room to sit comfortably. They have amazing customer service. The person who took our order was friendly and helpful, and the staff continued to check on us throughout the meal even though you pay before sitting which is something I really appreciated. read more

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This was my second time at Georgia's and my goodness, the above and beyond top-notch service I received from Quantez was amazing and a blessing!! From the moment I came in until I left, he made my visit a memorable and pleasant experience. It wasn't very busy during this time which was perfect for me. The inside was clean, well put together and there's even outdoor seating to enjoy! I came in to order a small bowl of Jambalaya with two individual orders of original cornbread pieces (2 pieces of bread). I walked out with two Jambalaya bowls instead of one and two complimentary orders of cornbread (4 pieces of bread). I truly thank Quantez for being such a kind light during my visit! Between this top notch, kind, and upbeat service I received from both Michael and Quantez during my two visits, id say I may have discovered my NEW Favorite Soul-Delicious restaurant here in OC!! And don't get me started on that Jambalaya and cornbread! The seasons, flavors, taste just brings me back to my roots every time. Soul food that's truly good for the soul, and the customer service that's truly good for the heart!! Thanks Georgia's and Quantez! I hope to see you again soon!! Definitely 10/5 stars! read more

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My 400th Yelp review was saved specifically for Georgia's Restaurant nestled in Irvine Spectrum. You don't typically find southern food in California and if you do you've probably heard of Lousiana Charlies' and the like in Long Beach. I honestly love jambalaya and gumbo, along with any fish/seafood baskets. When I ordered at the front with the cashier, my table opted for the gumbo cup, chili mac, cajun fries, and peach cobbler. My gumbo had some spice to it, but for those who love spicy you'll probably need a bigger kick. The cup was honestly the perfect size for one person. Chili mac was delicious and is very filling, so I would definitely order this entree to share. I would like to come back and try their shrimp baskets and catfish meals, but I will take into consideration that some of these entrees are definitely big enought to share "family style" for a max of 3 people. Peach cobbler was honestly the best dessert on the menu, but they also have beignets that you don't need to drive all the way to disneyland for. I will be coming back to try the rest at some point! read more

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Out first visit was amazing! Our service name Tez was outstanding!! The food was good but could give them a couple tips on fried green tomatoes! Love them but mix a little flower with the cornmeal. Love my blacken catfish and everything thing else ! Note to owner please close front door with AC on ! It's to hot in there , we will definitely come back! Thank you Ron and Nancy We want to see Tez again !! read more

I have been waiting for what seems like forever for this place to open. I don't really visit Irvine Spectrum often, but always look for it to see if it is open. I don't remember how I noticed it was open over the weekend but I immediately made time to drive up to check it out. The first scary thing was that Irvine Spectrum was absolutely PACKED on Saturday night. Little to no parking, people everywhere, and it was a really energetic atmosphere. Walking into Georgias, there was no line and only a couple of tables occupied. Its clean inside but not really what I expected the restaurant to be. I thought it would be more sit down service with a waiter... You order and pay for your food at the counter and they bring it to you. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I ordered many items from the menu to sample the variety. The first item to arrive was complementary cornbread. Sweet and flavorful, not dry or grainy. Very good. Next came the Fried Green Tomatos. While tasty, the breading was far too thick. I would have this as a kid, the breading is supposed to be just to cover not encase. After that a small jambalaya arrived. That was very good, slightly spicy. I also get Lemon Pepper wings which were very flavorful, not too salty, but had a nice tang to them and were not dry or overcooked. Finally for my main, I got the fried chicken, with fries and Mac. I will start with the sides. The fries were shoestring style, not too salty or bland. They were not super crispy but also not old or soggy. They were okay. The Macaroni and Cheese was really good, very flavorful, cheesy, and hot. Mac is one of those subjective things so I can't speak for everyone but to me, they were pretty good. Now on to the Chicken. The flavor was not exactly me cup of tea and not what I expected. Not bad by any means but just not something I would come back for. Just like with the tomatos, the breading was too thick. They season their flower which is a plus and the meat inside the thick crust was tender and juicy. Overall it was a good experience and I would like to try other things on a future visit. Everyone has bad days and perhaps with some minor adjustments to breading and seasoning, eveything can be a winner. I recommend this place for anyone looking for some southern nostalgia without going all the way to LA county. Its not the best, but its worth another visit for sure. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

Whenever shopping at the Irvine Spectrum, I love having lunch or dinner at Georgia's! I love the blackened chicken pasta, that is easily a 10/10. My boyfriend likes the fried catfish. We both enjoyed the complimentary corn bread. The service is great, the servers are very kind and welcoming. They have a restroom inside and indoor seating which was very nice. I look forward to trying new menu items and would absolutely recommend! read more

Nice home-style meals at Irvine Spectrum! I love fried fish, Georgia's has some awesome catfish. Light, crispy, fatty and moist, love it! Service was great, the food came out super fast! read more

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Tez was such a pleasure to have taken our order and explained the dishes in detail as we were first-timers at Georgia's. There is nothing like great customer service with a smile and a genuine spirit. The ambiance was fun because they played great music in the background. read more

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When you find something good, praise it. This place is off the charts good. The staff is extremely friendly. They will do anything to make sure you are happy. The menu is simple and has all your favorites from the South. The only thing missing is: humidity and "Hi, ya all!" Oh, and a few flies in the air. Our jambalaya was fantastic. They split it in two since we were sharing our meal. I could taste the spicy sausage, shrimp, and veggies in the dish. We also ordered fried green tomatoes, corn bread, and a spicy chicken pasta. Everything was delicious and generously portioned. Next time there are so many other dishes to try. Five stars all the way. This place in on my list of places to eat at the Spectrum. read more

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Unfortunately everything had a lack of seasoning. The coating on the chicken looked great but had no flavor. The smothered pork chops had a gravy that was very watery and flavorless. The chef needs to embrace salt. read more

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Georgia's Restaurant is a soul food restaurant with multiple locations in the Southern California area. This location is in Irvine at the Irvine Spectrum Mall. You order at the counter and grab a number. Then they'll bring your food over to you. PIGGY CHEESE FRIES ($10.95) - there were good portions of pulled pork. The BBQ sauce on top made the dish sweet which was surprising to me. I am used to loaded fries that are savory so I wasn't used to a sweet kind. Also, the fries were pretty oily from the pulled pork. 3/5 FRIED CHICKEN ($17.95) - the chicken was crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. I liked that the pieces of chicken were all dark meat. For our two sides we got mac and cheese (good) and the red beans and rice (okay). 4/5 GRETCHEN'S JAMBALAYA ($21.95) - there was a decent hint of spice in the flavorful gravy with good portions of sausage, chicken, and shrimp. The bread was also soft, sweet, and soaked up the sauce well. This was definitely our favorite dish. 4.5/5 BEIGNETS ($3.75) - this came in an order of two. They were on the tinier side and were decent. 3/5 For drinks we got their peach sangria special ($5) and hurricane ($10) which were both decent. The service was quick and friendly and there was plenty of seating both inside and outside. read more

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Had the lemon seabass and the sauce was incredibly flavorful and fish was juicy and not dry. Very surprised and a great deal at $25. Also tried the pork chops and they were also very juicy and flavorful. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Sea Lemon Seabass - Soul Food Near Me - Irvine, California

I've always had great experiences here, which is why this visit was so disappointing. We ordered our food to go but asked if we could sit inside to eat it. We were told there was no room available inside, so we had to sit outside in the 90° heat (With a toddler). The frustrating part was that there were more than 10 empty tables inside the entire time we were eating. Because we were forced to eat outside, we were sweating the whole meal and it honestly put a damper on the rest of our day--we didn't even feel like shopping afterward. On top of that, it took over 15 minutes just to get our drinks, and even though we were eating there after all, they insisted on serving everything in to-go containers instead of simply plating the food. We ended up having to unpack everything ourselves at the table anyway. The food is usually excellent, and I honestly didn't want to leave a negative review because we've always enjoyed coming here. However, I hope management takes feedback like this seriously and is a little more accommodating to customers in the future. A small change in how this situation was handled would have made a big difference in our experience. read more