What a beautiful restaurant! The space is large, gorgeous, and full of character, with great music,…read moreexcellent service, and everything inspired by the vibrant spirit of Havana, Cuba. The atmosphere makes the whole experience feel special, and even the bathroom was worth taking a picture of! The food was delicious! We ordered the shrimp mofongo, and it was hands down the best mofongo we have had so far! The flavors were incredible, and it was definitely the highlight of the meal. We also enjoyed the lechón asado, which was delicious, along with the empanadas and ham croquetas. To complement the food, we tried a rum flight, which was a great addition to the experience. We finished with a bom bom coffee, an espresso with condensed milk that was the perfect sweet ending to an amazing meal. Between the delicious food, great drinks, beautiful ambiance, and wonderful service, this place is a must-visit in Irvine. We had such a great time and would absolutely come back!

Seated right away. Had a party of 10. Seated outside. Lighting is intimate which makes it a little…read morehard to read menu. Service was slow, took a while to get drinks and water also. Patio was not full either on a Saturday night!

what a beautiful venue and delicious food. but I'll mostly return because of the incredibly…read morefriendly and fun staff. Bartender was attentive, made a delicious lavender ginger gin beverage. And Becah and other wait sgaff were wonderful!!

Nothing changes for me that NY has the best Italian pound for pound in the US. That said, there are…read moregood Italian places in California and this is one of them. First and foremost, it's in Irvine Spectrum which is a HOT MESS getting in and out on a weekend. So just prep for a lot of time to find parking and walking here. But once you get here, the roomy restaurant is eclectic and ultimately a fun place to have dinner as a group. Not great for dates because it's so loud but perfect if you want to have a group dinner. The service is great, with frequent check ins and when our server realized she had given us the wrong dish, she fixed it and gave the other dish on the house with no hesitation. I like that you can order some dishes family style as it brings that Italian family restaurant vibe. We got a pepperoni pizza, the soppressata pizza, the rigatoni bolognese, the bucatini amatriciana, and the whole fish to share amongst 6 of us. I didn't love the pepperoni pizza with the sweet/savory combo but some people love that. I much preferred the soppressata pizza which had tangy, spicy, and meaty flavors all combined with creamy cheese and a just sturdy enough crust. I didn't love the whole fish as the flavor lacked a little but it was a nice break from all the carbs. The bucatini amatriciana is classic in its flavors and a crowd favorite. Perfectly al dente pasta and hearty meaty flavors. The rigatoni was different in terms of contrast in flavors with the brightness and tartness of the lemon contrasting the creaminess of the ricotta. If the pasta had been cooked just a minute longer. All in all, other than the location, it was a fun meal and that's all you can ask for.

Ambiance here is always fun, inviting, and exciting…read more Service is always very attentive and welcoming. Enjoyed another great meal. Although, prices are much higher than your typical Mexican restaurant it's nice to be able to come and enjoy a good meal and have a great time with good company. Service is always spot on. This time I tried their old fashioned and it was very delicious. Diet time trying the shrimp ceviche and totally recommend!

As much as I sometimes struggle to justify spending almost $40 on cheese wrapped in a tortilla ,…read moreJavier's somehow keeps me coming back! The food is just THAT good. My bestie and I come here so often that we've gotten to know several of the bartenders, who are always the sweetest gentlemen and make every visit even better. Their espresso martini with Baileys is absolutely delicious, and I'm a sucker for their enchiladas, rice, and beans. And don't even get me started on the chips and salsa! Javier's has become one of our go-to spots, and no matter how many times we visit, I'm always craving it again. A little pricey? Absolutely. Will I keep coming back? Without a doubt!

Great sunset view. Cute vibe. Friendly service. Good drinks. Nice local spot to catch the sunset.read more

I'll start off by saying the staff was stellar, it was getting busy and they weren't as attentive…read moreas we'd like. My friend booked a table for my birthday, there was just 3 of us. They asked if we were celebrating, but nothing else came of it. By no means an expectation, but something would've been nice. However, this is a beautiful space. We were sat in an area with a fire pit, super cute, but it was 90° out so we asked to move. Manny was wonderful and moved us to another area even though they were getting busy. Our waiter Micah took some beautiful photos of us by the way. Thank you to him! Now for the good stuff. Food and drink were delicious. We got a variety of plates and drinks and enjoyed each of them. You can tell the kitchen knows what they're doing. There was an awesome DJ there the night we went too! All in all, would go back.

First time at Puesto and had the most awesomest time. Our server, Cailen, gave the best service and…read moreconsistently checked on my party to make sure we were satisfied. He gave great recommendations and was super friendly. Very epic!

It was great! Had an amazing experience with server Cailen who was super friendly and had the best…read morefood recommendations. Chicken floutas were bomb. 10/10 would definitely come back

The food was great and the staff was very accommodating! I loved the whole campy vibe its so cute!…read moreI Just wish they had more food options

This place is located inside a gorgeous shopping center in Irvine…read more It's located inside, Bacchus Bar and Bistro. Which, was extremely crowded. They have tons of parking in this shopping center. They share it with TONS of other places. One of my BFFs saw this on an Instagram video and wanted to check it out. *They do take reservations When we came in we checked in with one of the waitresses. She said she would seat us in a minute. To be honest, she did forget about us. A waiter walked up to us and asked us what was going on (we were standing there for around 7 - 10 minutes) and we told him we had a reservation for the speakeasy. He immediately apologized and sat us. This camp themed speakeasy has a couple booths. It's on the smaller sides. Which, speakeasy's are usually small to begin with. I did not get the waitresses name, my friend and I were busy catching up. The waitress was nice, but not attentive. I will say service was a 2/5. However, the actual restaurant, cozy pine is located in, was packed because of the World Cup being on TV. So I definitely was not going to complain The food Our food order did come out extremely FAST. Faster than our drink orders. -the campfire guacamole -BBQ shoestring fries (had bbq seasoning all over them so it tasted like a BBQ potato chip) -Glamping plate (charcuterie board) -steak tacos (one without onion and cilantro -churro affogato Again, the food was VERY fast!! And to be honest it wasn't that bad. I'll say, speakeasy's usually shine in the drink department vs food. Drinks -Lycheed and Loaded Ketel One, lychee liqueur, lemon, elderflower. This was extremely delicious! If you don't like to taste your alcohol? Go with this. It was really refreshing. Hand this to me at a spa and I'd be the happiest gal in the world -Camp Anawanna $17 Graham cracker-infused bourbon, licor 43, chocolate, torched marshmallow (the waitress catches the marshmallow on fire at the table) This one was stronger and I didn't think it was overly sweet despite the ingredients I think they had a good selection, especially for a small speakeasy. I have been to better, so I don't think I'd return. Especially since the service was not that great. We still had a good time and recommend for every speakeasy lovers list.

We have our Penn State TV Watch parties every football Saturday at Bar Louie. They've set aside a…read moreperfect area of the bar for our group. I've loved everything I've eaten there. The grilled tomato and cheese sandwich with a side of tasty tomato soup was great. Breakfast Louie is my favorite with perfectly made eggs over easy, and the best potatoes and toast. A nice assortment of appetizers are available, too. Service is very good and friendly. Unlike some bars, Bar Louis doesn't care if all our payments are individual. Kudos for that! A very friendly and clean bar situated in a fun part of the District.

Excellent food and ambience. Thanks for the service to Penn State alumni! Enjoyed the wings and…read morefish and chips. Mike did a great job as server

Jacinto and Alexis were wonderful. So kind and made the day fun. We had an amazing time.read more

Hashwa was attentive and such a joy. Will be back and hope she is there…read more Food was succulent and had ample variety Loves the sad bar as well

It's a very fun tiki bar experience with some great Hawaiian inspired dishes! We celebrated my…read moreson's 40th Birthday in "the cave" really fun!

I had been looking for an excuse to drive an hour to check out Stowaway tiki bar. I got a…read morereservation and came out on a Thursday night. I was welcomed at the door to confirm my reservation, and I chose to sit at the bar. I felt transported into what felt like walking into the Pirates of the Caribbean Disney ride with a Hawaiian Tiki vibe. Every seating area seemed to have its own distinct feel, so you must take a walk around to see the different cute decorations. Ask to look in the Belly of the Beast that's a bar within the bar sporting a unique Pinocchio whale design. All the food I ordered during happy hour was delicious: Loco Moco, Coconut Shrimp, Wings (Salt + Vinegar), Battered Spam Musubi, Dole Whip (virgin) I had such a fun time here and left with a full belly. The bartenders and staff were all very friendly. I would absolutely recommend checking this tiki bar out...I just wish it was closer to me!

I gave Postino Park Place in Irvine 3 stars. The location itself is a really nice, clean, and…read moremodern restaurant with a great vibe, but the overall experience was definitely a mixed bag. We ordered a bunch of bruschetta to share for the table, and while they were good, they were honestly lacking that real "wow" factor. For my main, I ordered the P.R.E.A.M. bowl and found it to be quite mediocre. It was pretty plain overall, and all of the vegetables inside were extremely undercooked. While the food was average, the service was pretty much zero stars. It was extremely spotty throughout the entire meal, our drinks were never refilled, and to make matters worse, they actually charged us for coffee that never showed up at our table. It's a lovely space with decent light bites, but the food execution fell short and the severe service issues really dragged down the experience.

It was my first time going to Postino Park Place last night, and my girls and I had such a great…read moretime. The ambiance, drinks, food, & friendly service were great! Thank you to Jamie who took such good care of us from the moment we sat down 'til the sun went down lol. We'll definitely be back!