This spot is amazing! It's cafeteria-style dining with several options like salads, grain bowls, sandwiches, build your own plates, poke bowls, etc. I got the aloha bowl and it was so good huge portions. Outsit seating is very tranquil, plenty of shade, and is dog friendly. read more

Had a great early lunch - excellent service, healthy fresh options - as well as decadent savory comfort food. The Blackened Shrimp bowl was full of high nutrient ingredients. Can't wait to head back to try the whole menu! The staff is taking excellent safety precautions yet make you feel very welcome. Comfortable seating in a beautiful environment with charging stations - easy parking. read more

Love this place! Prices are super reasonable and the food is really cooked to perfection

Really pretty restaurant space. I had a winter salad that was really tasty and my husband had the tomato soup and a turkey sandwich. I liked my food a lot more than he did his, but we might be back to check out some other options. read more

Trendy, mod atmosphere, with a variety of food stations: coffee, grilled/roasted items, sandwich bar, salad bar, and poke bar. I'm so happy this place exists near our office space and offers enough variety to try new things regularly. The staff is extremely friendly and generally competent. The food is very good and the portions are reasonably sized. My favorite so far is the poke place. I hope this lunch spot stays around and continues to improve. Some constructive criticism since they are so new: - Offer lighter, healthier options (we'll be eating this several times a week) at a little less cost. A small protein, veggie, and rice/quinoa bowl for $10 would be amazing. Some of the sides get very heavy and greasy. They have a few too many brown butter or "white" based sauces that everything seems to be tossed with, then they add more on top. - Quinoa mushroom blend and a few other sides are a touch too salty - Would love a second grain option at the grill side besides quinoa and fried potatoes (farro? rice? lentil? orzo?) - Would love one or two more protein options at the salad bar - Coffee bar could do more tea Overall very excited to see how this place continues to grow! read more

I'm a regular! Favorites include the breakfast burrito (salsa is amazing!), chilaquiles, avocado toast (yes, it's worth it!), salmon or tuna plate with cauliflower and potatoes (get EXTRA sauce for the cauli, YUMMM) and of course, the cookies!!! Everyone is so nice and friendly too :) read more

Food is delicious and lots of food types to pick from. Perfect spot for a mid day lunch!

Went back & had the breakfast burrito. I almost didn't get it b/c the way it's described on the menu, "egg, bacon, potato, avocado, cheese, salsa verde, pico de gallo," makes it sound like any other breakfast burrito that you get at any ol' diner. Good grief, y'all are criminally underselling this thing. It is hands down the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. "Bacon"? C'mon, man... When I read "bacon" is in this burrito, I'm thinking that there's gonna be chopped up pieces of thin, crispy slices of what is commonly known as bacon. That's not it what's in this burrito. It has big chunks of juicy, delicious pork belly, which obviously is so much better & much, much tastier. I could go on & on about this burrito, but my mouth is starting to water... The one negative w/ the burrito is that the potato is chopped a little too big for my taste; they're so big, that some bites into the burrito, all I got was potato. Just a small complaint, & doesn't affect my overall opinion of the burrito. read more

Love the look and feel of this eatery. Very modern and clean. My husband and I came in for lunch and we were greeted immediately by a friendly face in the panini area. She explained the new fall menu and showed us where to place our order. I was craving a cup of tomato soup so I ultimately chose the Turkey Press sandwich as a good accompaniment. It did not disappoint. Actually, it was really, really good! The turkey was moist and flavorful and the jalapeño mayo gave it a nice kick. I also loved the kale addition to the sandwich. The sandwich came with a surprise big portion of mesclun greens and lemon vinaigrette. The vinaigrette was just as described... but super tart. Wish it was more balanced. It will make you pucker, so use judiciously. As for the soup itself, it was good but not memorable. My hubby got the entree salmon. The menu says the salmon is seared but his fish didn't look seared at all, just really undercooked/raw. He said the flavors were good though and the portion was really small for $15-16 dish and 2 sides. He chose the smashed potatoes (super yummy!) and charred broccoli (really delish too). Overall, we were pleased and would definitely come back again. We look forward to seeing how this food hall would be once it's open at full capacity. read more

Herb & Ranch borderlines between Good (4 stars) and Ok (3 stars) for me. I'll start with the good - the food is above average for a "campus eatery." What is a campus eatery, you ask? I typically call restaurants in the middle of business complexes where no other food establishments exists nearby. So Herb & Ranch has a tiny monopoly for the businesses in the area (except for the Farmer's market that comes by during the warmer months - minus the COVID situation). But instead of the food being trash knowing they have a monopoly, they really kick it up a notch in terms of quality, variety, and being upscale. Even their paper napkins are of amazing quality. So what should you order? The breakfast burrito hands down. The ingredients are amazing - thick cut bacon, well seasoned potatoes, fluffy eggs, and thick cut bacon. Did I mention thick cut bacon? Trust me, their breakfast burrito itself is 5 stars. So what makes it borderline at 3.5 stars? The price and the portions. The rest of the food is good (like their salmon plate, poke bowls, etc), but you pay the premium for the convenience if you're working nearby. But to make a trip out here consistently for the food? That is questionable, and that's why it's a 3.5 for me. Except for that breakfast burrito - I get cravings for it from time to time and make the drive just to get it. read more

Very clean & great service. That's a even bigger deal now with what's going on in the world. There are tables (spaced out & following protocol) inside & outside. There are sanitizers at each door & at the registers. Staff was able to tell us about the items & actually recommend their personal favorites vs just saying the usual "everything is delicious." Price point is pretty good & food was filling. I ordered a glass of Riesling ($10) & the salmon with charred broccoli & salt roasted smashed potatoes ($15): it was light but satisfying, I couldn't even finish the meal! We also had the Pork & Kimchi Fried Rice ($11) good portion & packed with flavor, nice touch with the sunny side egg on top. My friend had the Roasted chicken curry bowl with mixed greens & brown rice/quinoa duo. Unfortunately, I didn't get to try it but she said it was delicious & she had enough to take home as well. We bought some backed goods to take home & I can't wait to try them. Will report on those items later. We purchased the Raspberry & pistachio scone, Fontina & chives scone, & a double chocolate cookie. Will definitely go back. Wished that they were opened during the weekends too but I get it. read more

Herb & Ranch - Seared Sustainable Salmon with Charred Broccoli & Salt Roasted Smashed Potatoes - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

I really like the concept of Herb and Ranch, I just wish they would have more menu items to choose from. The side dishes are excellent and I also like their coffee, however their entrees are mostly just mediocre and borderline basic. the staff is very friendly and nice however. read more

Just ordered takeout for lunch and got the curry chicken salad bowls with greens and they were so good! Lots of chicken with perfect char, lots of greens and love the sweet, sour and salty combo with the apples, little raisins and dressing. Tons of flavor and filling. My only complaint is my salad dressing container was barely filled, while my husband got a full one, and it was takeout so couldn't ask for more. Will definitely be back to try other things or repeat the curry salad! read more

Herb and Ranch deserves all the love a restaurant can get. The food is always amazing and the staff is literally the friendliest people from any restaurant I've ever been to! The area around Herb and Ranch is really beautiful! The turkey melt is so gooood! But I've never had anything here I didn't love! Definitely worth going to! read more

Too pricey. I paid 14 dollars for a salad because I added avocado. I was charged 3 dollars for a few slices.

Please read the entire post for some context behind my 2 stars. I do like the food and the service. The breakfast is pretty awesome and isn't the worst when it comes to price. It's nice that they open at 6:30 am too. Some items are a bit overpriced. The service is professional and kind. They have had some operational issues as they've gotten started, like their card processor delaying charges. These are all but growing pains that will be resolved. So why not four or five stars? This facility really hurt the charm of working in the immediate area. Before H&R came to be, the Irvine Company would bring a diverse array of food trucks and pop-up vendors throughout the week for all to enjoy. There was also a fantastic farmers market on Thursdays that offered a wide variety of foods (love the tamales!) as well as items like fresh fruit, veggies, nuts, etc. The farmers market was a staple and definitely a highlight for myself and many of my colleagues. Since H&R has been opened, they have seemingly done away with all these wonderful options to drive people to H&R. I have no idea if it's a temporary thing or not, but it's clear they (Irvine Company) would rather drive traffic to their restaurant than provide the folks who live in the area with fun options that rotate daily. Don't get me wrong, I love H&R and am glad it's there. BUT, there are only so many days a week or month one can have the same thing before it starts to get stale and boring. I miss the variety the food trucks and farmers market brought to the center. It would be a major bummer if the Irvine Company did away with those other options for good. If they indeed do, the one suggestion I'd make to them is to create a more rotating menu to change things up regularly. After all, since we work here, we're a captive audience. read more

What a gem, at the UCI campus Research Park. Delicious healthy food attractively presented by friendly efficient servers. Best breakfast burrito ever, and a cardamom blueberry muffin that's to die for. Plenty of attractive outdoor seating. This place is a winner! read more

Really good food. Diverse options. Healthy and fresh. Easy to park. Will come back again. read more

Herb & Ranch - Soup and sandwich $9.00 - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Oh my God...I loved this place! I've been to a few places similar to this, but they blow everywhere else out of the water. The restaurant was SUPER clean and the staff couldn't be friendlier. I tried a poke bowl and I felt I was living back in Maui. Super fresh ingredients and super flavorful. I was a little picky with my toppings, but they were super accommodating. Can't wait to go back! read more

I keep giving this place a second chance. Portion sizes are inconsistent as well as prices my meal today for 14$.

I had a few minutes to kill before a meeting so I popped in to get a coffee. I ordered a chai tea latte iced, it was $8 and tasted awful. I didn't get anything to eat but the food smelled incredible, but if you're going to charge so much for coffee it should at least taste good. read more

I had the protein plate with a steak skewer covered in chimichurri sauce and a side of charred brocolli with parmesan pesto and then the street corn. The beef was a little tougher than I would like and the chimichurri had too much salt. The parmesan pesto on the broccoli was also too salty. Lastly, the corn had a concentrated sour flavor and would have tasted better with fresh lime juice. Wasn't impressed for the cost and was surprised only 1 skewer is provided. read more

Review of breakfast items: hash is WAY too greasy with whole small potatoes. The breakfast burrito is also off. Most of the burrito is packed again with whole small potatoes. read more

Awesome good. Loved it. I am so glad to have found this place. The seating is comfortable both inside and out. Many different choices of healthy food. Located very close to the UCI campus but very accessible. read more

This review is long overdue, this place is great! Delicious food, coffee, and amazing customer service. Went in to buy some lunch for my first time and the next time going in they remembered my name AND my order! They also do a great job at enforcing COVID restrictions by providing a very clean space. Despite the time we are in, they definitely make ordering take out an experience that you would normally get during a dine in visit. Definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a place to eat who works nearby! read more

Hidden little gem right behind UCI! Great spot to get some studying or work done, and food is muy delicioso. I had the pork melt sandwich served with a side salad with a lemon vinaigrette and came in around 12, not crowded and staff is super friendly. read more

Delicious fresh food in a gorgeous location. Incredibly friendly service from Heather and Christina today. It was our first time, so we needed help ordering. My brother had a hot chai, the pork sandwich and a cup of tomato soup - all so yummy! My daughter really enjoyed her tofu wrap and iced chai. The sauce on my caprese sandwich was a game-changer. I also devoured the tomato soup and cooled off with an iced chai. We all shared the roasted carrots and caprese side. We loved it so much we started talking about when we could come again, and decided to do so RIGHT THEN. They both got another coffee and I got a blueberry muffin and two cookies for my son for later. Note to self: next time someone asks me if I want my cookies warmed - SAY YES! Even a few hours later they were perfection. Next time I'll sit a minute and enjoy a coffee and warmed cookie to fully savor. Prices were very reasonable for the food quality and portions. Both Christina and Heather came to check on us and gave us the same huge smiles on our return visit right after. Please go check this place out. It's fantastic! read more

Went here for a quick lunch and it was great! Had a turkey wrap and the tomato soup. Turkey wrap was good, lots of turkey and great portion for the price! But the tomato soup was the star of the lunch. Of of the best tomato soups I've ever had. Definitely recommend if you're in the mood for a tasty soup! read more

This place is so good. And they deliver! The salads are amazing. Love this place. The quality of food is excellent, the service is great.

This place is amazing! I wish it was open on the weekend too! They have lots of choices for foods and drinks and can easily accommodate diets with allergens. read more

Great food. Friendly and outgoing staff. If you are looking for something different and new try Herb and Ranch. Tired of the same old, same old then Herb and Ranch is a must. read more

We had a great brunch with great service by the staff! The breakfast burrito was awesome and the mixed greens and quinoa salad with chicken was amazing. Tucked in a quaint corner of the UC Irvine business district, it has plenty of parking and worth seeking out! read more

The place looks so beautiful when you walk in. Each station is very clean & well organized. I had salad & coffee the 1st time. They were very good. 2nd time I had poke bowl. Big disappointment. Very salty & barely able to taste the fish. I won't order that again. read more