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    Irvine Grill

    3.7 (739 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Upscale
    Moderate noise

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    Chelsea V.

    Friends introduced me to this place for the first time tonight and I genuinely loved it. I had seen some negative reviews, which honestly surprised me. A lot of people I trust have raved about it, and I'm glad I gave it a shot. Our server, Leyla, was great. She took orders for 6 people entirely from memory without a single mistake, all while staying kind, attentive, and composed during a busy service. The food was excellent. The tahdig was crispy, and the stews were rich and homemade, easily some of the best I've had. The koobideh kabob was flavorful and cooked very well, and the chicken barg was equally good. For dessert, the faloodeh had a good balance of rose water, and the Persian ice cream was just as good. I really enjoyed everything about this place and will absolutely be back.

    Beef Barg
    Mehul M.

    Really good beef barg. Portion size is very filling and has lots of flavor. Service is great and the ambiance is nice.

    Koobideh Combo
    Howraa A.

    Very odd dining experience! You completely felt like you were not a priority to the wait staff. The service was actually horrible - the cherry on top of the cake was that the food was cold and they got our order wrong. We ordered 3 koobideh combo's and one of the combos came out with two beef koobidehs. Instead of being apologetic and just bringing out an additional chicken koobideh and leaving the meal they brought out at the table, they took it back to the kitchen, then brought it out with one beef koobideh and later brought out a chicken koobideh. I also ordered the tadig and it never came out and they tried to charge me for it. The server also never checked in on us. It was overall not the best experience although maybe the food could be good if it was actually warm.

    Shawn S.

    Great value Persian restaurant with big portions and delicious meat. Came for a group lunch and got the platter and an extra skewer, and it was more than enough for 4 people. All of the different meat options were juicy and tender, and packed with flavor. Very friendly and helpful staff in a big ope environment.

    Complimentary bread.
    Jeff Y.

    A friend suggested that we meet at Irvine Grill for a late lunch to cheer someone in our friend group on as he prepared for a big examination tomorrow. Parking was easy in the large lot. The restaurant itself is large with both indoor and outdoor seating, and is gorgeous. Service was attentive and friendly throughout the meal with several employees checking on us. Since we had a party of 6, an 18% gratuity was automatically added to our bill. The menu was extensive and I personally love Persian food. While prices were on the slightly higher side, the portions are massive so it's actually quite a good value. The plates themselves are pretty too. My husband and I ordered fesenjan (pomegranate stew with chicken) with sour cherry rice, as well as lamb shank which came with dill fava bean rice. Both dishes were excellent, and even though I am usually not a big fan of lamb the Persian version of lamb shank is never too gamey for me. Our table also ordered the Irvine Grill Platter as appetizer to share, which consisted of two types of eggplant plus yogurt. We ended with tea, coffee, and baklava, and enjoyed some pleasant conversation. Overall, Irvine Grill was a great dining experience and an excellent option for tasty Persian food.

    Nick C.

    We ordered a combo plate with filet mignon, koobideh chicken and beef with the lobia rice and shirazi salad. All of the proteins were great but the star is the filet mignon- which was very tender, the chicken was juicy and soft and beef was what you'd expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the lobia rice which is made with tomatoes also elevates the flavors of the dish. The shirazi salad was also enjoyable if you like citrus and texture and a bite. The restaurant was cozy and the servers were great.

    Irvine Grill Platter- Eggplant Borani, Mast  O'Mousir, Kashk O' Bademjan
    Marnie A.

    After working up an appetite enjoying the pumpkin patch at Tanaka Farms, we were hungry! Ended up at Irvine Grill to get our grub on for Mediterranean food. The restaurant was easy to find however parking was full. Probably because it was after 6pm on a Friday. The restaurant was busy and it took a while for a server to finally come up to us but we were seated within 10 mins. The atmosphere was bright, loved the blue velvety chairs. Bathrooms were clean. Our waiter was chill, gave us some great pointers and was patient with us. Food was exceptionally delicious! Everything we ordered was prepared perfectly and we had no complaints. We will definitely come back.

    Fesenjan
    Suzzen P.

    This is a nice hidden restaurant tucked in the corner of Quail Hill shopping center. They offer more authentic dishes than most Persian and Mediterranean restaurants. I decided to be adventurous and try Fensenjan for the first time. It was sweet and savory as I expected, but it wasn't satisfying. The chicken inside was not sliced and it was dry. It was hard to eat in front of coworkers. I would eat this as a side dish but would not have it as my main dish. I should have stuck to my usual "safe" favorites like chicken kabob.

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    Nelson L.

    Awesome experience here at Irvine grill! We came for a late dinner so no wait (we also had a Resy reservation). Plenty of parking. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Clean restaurant. Food was excellent. We ordered the beef and chicken koobideh combo and the branzino. Not gonna lie the fish was an interesting menu choice but it was definitely the highlight of the meal! With that plum sauce? Exquisite! If you can, upgrade the rice! We got the albaloo and adas and both were legit. The complimentary bread was also good, especially because it was warm and butter smooth. Would definitely come back!

    Enterance
    Vahd N.

    All right, buckle up! we're heading to Irvine Grill! Just a minute off the 405 freeway, this place is tucked into a bustling shopping center, so prepare yourself for a little parking treasure hunt. On a weekday afternoon, it was like the place was hosting a local celebrity event. It was super busy, but clearly a neighborhood fave. This was my first time visiting, and I could tell it's a hot spot. They've got a weekly special they post every week. I mean, they say it's special, but the price stayed the same, so maybe it's a secret special? Who knows! They do serve branzino fish (fancy!) and different variety of Persian soup called Aush. I was feeling cultured, even if I wasn't sure what was so "special" about it. I dove into the beef soltani: a combo of shish kebab and koobideh (ground beef), and I threw in a chicken kebab with no bones, just all the goodness with rice and salad. And let me tell you, it was tasty! Not the best Persian food I've ever had, but it definitely hit the spot. It was solid enough to come back for round two. I also got a side of Borani which is made of yogurt with eggplant but oof, it was a bit of a letdown. Instead of the rich, savory borani I was dreaming of, it was just eggplant with a sweet yogurt. Not what I signed up for, so I'll skip that next time. The staff here are super friendly. They always smiling, always ready to help you decode the menu (or just answer your random food curiosities). And despite the crowd, our server kept swinging by, making sure we were all set. Prices were reasonable, the restaurant is clean (despite the crowd), and bonus, they do catering! So if you need Persian vibes for your next party, they've got you covered. For dessert, we tried some zolbia (crispy sweet treats) and baklava. Good, but not the best I've ever had. It was fresh though, and a nice way to end the meal. And don't skip the tea afterward perfect little finale. I'm giving Irvine Grill a solid 4 stars, not the Persian food holy grail, but definitely a good reason to come back for another round!

    Minelie A.

    One of my friends suggested this place so we decided to give try...The ambiance was cozy with persian calligraphy images on the wall..We ordered lamb soltani (koobideh-barg) each $40with dough (yogurt drink) each $5and mast moosir $10. The food was ok...I'll be honest it didnt taste persian for me. My koobideh was raw and even in the picture that It's visible. The tomatoes were raw in both kabab and salad. It didnt taste ok! The meat quality wasnt there...Barg is made of slice tender of beef or lamb and should be tender which it wasnt. It wasnt juicy and flavorful...The out side if Persian kabab should be golden brown and while staying tender inside...Persian cuisine is all about taste and flavor and i didnt get there...I didnt even smell the Saffron from my chelo (persian saffron rice)...Persian food should smell persian but it didnt smell like it...There werent no fresh herbs or onions (the most important thing next to chelo kabab). The customer service was ok eventhough they didnt open the yogurt drink when they brought and just imagine opening a persian yogurt....Normally its very fermented and carbonation built inside the bottle so whenever we ordered before most of the time they opened and brought to the table so we didnt struggle to open it... The parking was packed and it took us 20 min to be able find a parking spot. Overall, it was ok but not real persian chelo kabab for me. Maybe the koobideh wasnt raw and the tomatoes werent like this i had better experience...

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    1 month ago

    nice food ,the service is so good , love this place so much!! I'll come back thank you

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    9 days ago

    Food is great. Top Mediterranean. Very kind. Quick service. Very spacious. I will be coming back

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    How busy is the restaurant on a Saturday after 5pm? They don't take reservation for a party of 4 so I want to get an idea if the wait time is long around that time.

    I was there one Saturday afternoon, it was busy. Only two of us found a place after ten-fifteen minutes waiting. It's not enough for a party. Unless they reserve the room.

    Are there heaters in the outdoor seating area?

    Yes all space outside is heated and shaded. Nice outdoor area for all.

    Can you make all the meat halal?

    Everything is halal except our beef shish kabob and beef barg

    Does the rice have butter I can't have dairy?

    We use oil on the bottom of the pot for rice but no butter. Our naan that comes with the meals contains dairy

    Is the meat halal?

    Everything but the beef barg and beef shish kabob

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