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    Stonefire Grill

    3.7 (1.6k reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Barbeque, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Good for kids
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    Jeannie L.

    Stonefire Grill is always a solid choice. They have a deal right now that can't be beat. For $13, I got a personal sized pesto pasta with a breadstick (which I was going to order anyway and I think the personal size is upwards of $14 if I am not mistaken). The deal came with a small personal caesar salad and a huge slice of carrot cake. Such a great deal for the amount of food included. The carrot cake was just okay but Caesar salad was great and the pesto pasta is always a favorite of mine. Service was quick and friendly and there was plenty of seating in the dining room. I will be back!

    Tawny V.

    It's been a min since I've been to Stonefire Grill! I've always loved their chicken and tri-tip. Although they have good lunch specials, there were four of us, so I went with the tri-tip and chicken combo, along with breadsticks and a salad. It was soooo good and easily fed four hungry people, but if you're really hungry, I'd recommend ordering a bit more. Great food and wonderful service!

    Christa M.

    The food here was delishhhhh. We stopped by for dinner and shared the family meal for four. We had: Caesar salad Pesto Pasta Breadsticks Sausage / pepperoni pizza Garlic tri tip and BBQ tri tip The food came out one and by one and it was all delicious. Everything was hot and flavorful. The salad was my favorite as it was fresh and had a nice crunch. The pesto pasta was al dente and very good. The tri tip was tender and cooked perfectly. Service was great.

    Small Carrot Cake slices
    Mikki C.

    The 3 strikes were: -Ordered curbside service and had to go inside for take out orders (happy to go inside, just don't offer curbside as an option then) -Portions have significantly decreased -Prices have risen The $23 Salmon was TINY and the carrot cake portion was no where near the behemoth size they used to serve....The price can't be justified with the quantity of food

    $13 Rigatoni with Meat Sauce & Mozzarella Meal + $3.99 Creamed Corn
    Phoebe L.

    Stonefire Grill's carrot cake is THE best...why? It's moist, has pineapples, and is topped with a slightly tangy, gooey cream cheese. It doesn't have an overpowering spice taste, just a warm, cinnamon & caramel-y blend of deliciousness. *drool* We called in to see if they still had the 1/4 sheet available (usually it's a one-day notice), and they were able to accommodate my cravings!! Trust me, it's worth it and you won't want to share! Love that they have plenty of parking, the restaurant is clean with seating for big and small parties, and the Staff are welcoming. Keep in mind that their front door is hard to open on windy days!! Pro tip: get their $13 meal deals and sign up for their rewards program!!

    Pesto pasta with chicken
    Andrew L.

    I visited Stonefire Grill recently and had a mixed experience. Food: I ordered the pesto pasta with chicken. The dish itself tasted very delicious especially the sauce. However, I wish the menu offered more types of pasta other than rigatoni. The menu offers a few pasta dishes along with sandwiches and hamburgers. Service: Most of the employees here are friendly and they went around and cleaned up the tables. Ambiance: The decor inside is nice and there is plenty of seating.

    Destinee M.

    Stonefire Grill in Irvine is such a solid go to when you want a fresh, filling meal without spending a ton. They're known for their flame grilled meats, hearty salads, pizzas, and breadsticks, and everything we tried totally delivered. We went in for their limited time $13 Meal Deal and honestly it's one of the best values I've seen lately. For $13 you get one entrée, one side, and a dessert. That alone is a win, but the portion sizes make it an even better deal. We tried two different pizzas, a pulled pork sandwich, and a pasta, and everything tasted fresh and made in house. The flavors were comforting and classic, and you can tell the recipes are prepared daily. The pulled pork sandwich was flavorful and satisfying, the pizzas had great texture and taste, and the pasta was hearty and filling. And don't skip dessert. The slice is HUGE. You can choose between their Incredible Carrot Cake or Original Cheesecake, and it's the perfect sweet ending to the meal. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, great for families, takeout, or even catering. It definitely feels like a place where you can just come as you are and enjoy a generous, scratch made meal. For the price, quality, and portions, this deal is absolutely worth it. We'll definitely be back.

    Personal Pulled Pork Meal
    Tessa H.

    I ordered to-go, so I'm curious if I would have a different experience dining in. However, I wasn't impressed with Stonefire. My partner and I both got the $13 meal deal. It comes with an entree, salad, a dessert for $13. I had a Caesar salad, with was pretty good. Their Caesar dressing had a little bit of spice to it. For dessert, I got the carrot cake (which was HUGE and I couldn't finish, but very tasty). For my entree, I got "Pulled Pork Personal Meal", with no red onions. I wouldn't say that the pork I was given was pulled, it was just in chunks. There were a few pickles thrown in with the pork and that was it. It was cold and sad-looking and disappointing. The taste was fine, but presentation matters -- even if it is to-go.

    Personal BBQ Chopped Salad
    Nicole H.

    They have a great $13 meal deal going on right now! Lots of different personal entrees to pick from AND it comes with your choice of dessert: carrot cake or cheesecake! You can even add a drink for $1.99! Service and ambiance were fine. They have their stimulus package for $39 as well! I highly recommend!

    Chloe L.

    Solid place and very nostalgic. The stimulus package is always a good deal and the food was yummy. I definitely recommend ordering the triton medium rare since they do tend to overcook it anyway every time I go. The pasta this time was a bit undercooked unfortunately. But overall, solid.

    Megan S.

    ordered for catering and their Caesar salad was the best i've tried. their sauce is thick and has a kick to it. meatball was also not bad. pasta was bland, and veggie plate was a miss.

    Pizza + Pasta + Sliders + Breadsticks + Salad
    Alan S.

    Hosting a watch party and in search of catering at a reasonable price? Look no further than your local Stonefire Grill! They have an extensive menu as well as a separate catering menu that you can mix and match items between. I ordered two large pizzas, three family sized pastas, a breadstick party platter and a slider bundle the day before my watch party and the total came out to around $200. It was more than enough to feed my 10 guests. I even received a few compliments on the food. Now if only the Rams had won, it would've been ALL good!

    Pepperoni and tri tip pizza
    Koa P.

    We normally order the Stimulus package with lemon garlic chicken and pizza with pep and mush. Today I felt like being a little wild so I order my stimulus with BBQ chicken and pizza with pepp and tri-tip - didn't even know tri that was a free option. The meal overall was, fantastic!

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    Thanks for getting my order wrong, I drive half an hour to get there and leave a tip for a wrong order.

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    Food was good. Has the same atmosphere as Carl's Jr. I was expecting bbq. But it's just a charbroiler.

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    The service was Great and the food was delicious!! I would highly recommend this restaurant for the family and friends!!

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    Ilaria was so helpful with my gift cards. Excellent customer service, I love coming to this location!

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    Outstanding Quality of Food and Customer Service !! Had a Quick Beer to while I waited !! Great Place

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    Our family loves Stonefire! Food is delicious and they always get our order correctly!

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    They baby back rib were delicious and kids liked salads, and warm breadsticks, thank you for feeding hungry children!

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    Ask the Community - Stonefire Grill

    Did they bring back the old breadstick recipe?

    I don't know. Sorry.

    Will you be open for indoor dining on Thanksgiving 2021?

    Hi! We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25. But don't forget about Mashed Potato Wednesday!

    Do you have outdoor dining? What time do you open? Thank you...

    Hi Cristina! Our outdoor dining is not yet available due to COVID-19. Please stay tuned to our website and social media for updates!

    Do they deliver?

    I always see their car parked outside. But not sure if that's for bigger catering orders

    Are there anchovies in your Ceasar Salads?

    I do believe there Are anchovies in the Caesar Dressing!

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    7 Japanese BBQ & Sushi

    7 Japanese BBQ & Sushi

    4.0(804 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    The bad news is that their deluxe menu now has less appetizers and nigiri sushi. The good news is…read morethat it now offers more meat options. They also have a monthly special where the deluxe menu is buy one get one free with purchase of a drink. Score! We came today for dinner, and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Our family favorites are all their thin sliced meats, and there were many different options today. Beef belly wins our absolute favorite. Our favorite appetizer is their chicken karage, SO good. We made reservations at 5 (when they open), and everything was so fresh and tasty. Save room for their ice cream! I see many wait in line to get seconds. Sometimes it's the little things that stand out in a restaurant, like a sweet treat after. Also their service is always friendly. Will definitely be back again!

    This review is unfortunately before we even got to eat here…read more Yesterday was supposed to be our first visit to 7 Sushi. I've been trying to get here for a while and finally had the chance, so I made a reservation directly through the restaurant's Yelp page and even received a confirmation. We showed up excited... only to find out they're closed on Mondays. You can imagine the disappointment on my family's faces--and yeah, I was pretty embarrassed, thinking I had messed something up. But I didn't. If a restaurant is closed on certain days, their reservation system shouldn't allow bookings or send confirmations for those days. We never even made it inside, so I can't comment on the food--but this was a frustrating first impression and something they really need to fix.

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    Heritage Barbecue

    Heritage Barbecue

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    15.3 mi
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    Swung by San Clemente with couple of friends and went to this cool spot called Heritage barbecue…read more It is right in the heart of their downtown district. As usual, I ordered a little bit of everything and was not disappointed. I really enjoyed the brisket and the sides that came with it. It's also great that they have a little bar on the side where you can order your selections. Don't be fooled by what you see online when they say it's all sold out. There is stuff that's still there when you walk in and is available. First off service was great. They take the time at the cash to explain to you what everything is and you get a chance to see how much you've ordered and if it's not enough, you can add right away. Once that is done there is a person that seats You and gives you a table there's also a bar on the side where you can order your own drinks. I would definitely choose a beer to go along with the barbeque. Once everything arrives and dick in you notice just how good everything is brisket was the number one star for everyone at our table. The decor is nice. You're sitting in an outdoor area with a lot of shade and they also has this kind of rustic look. Next time I'm in San Clemente I would definitely go back and have another bite.

    The food is pretty good at this place but nothing out of this world like some of the hype might…read moremake it seem. The reason for the rating is that 2 HOURS just to order is beyond insane and never worth the wait for any food in my opinion; definitely not for this place. It might be good to just go one time to give it a try since it is a nice place in a rich cultural significant area but definitely not worth going out of your way or returning a second time.

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    Frank BBQ & Noodles

    Frank BBQ & Noodles

    4.4(168 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Rating: 8/10 First…read moretime trying this spot. I was seated quickly with no wait, and ordered on the table QR code. I ordered the 3 combo (soy sauce chicken, char siu pork, roasted duck) plate with rice. All the meats were freshly chopped and tasty. Protein (and fat) packed hearty meal that I would definitely come back for!

    Oh the timing. Just when I finally get this written out to post, it turns out that Frank's BBQ &…read moreNoodles has come and gone. Not that I can say I'm all that surprised in hindsight, but it's still kind of a shame. Mostly because I just wish the food had been better, but also because, despite how impressive the OC food scene is, I hadn't come across any BBQ joints/Cantonese restaurants that SF has so many of until randomly stumbling across this place! Then again, maybe I've just been too distracted by the many Taiwanese options that the Bay Area is so criminally short on... Compared to some of the Chinese BBQ joints that I frequent in the Bay Area, this place felt so much newer and a whole lot cleaner/nicer. That said, while the menu appeared to be a whole lot narrower, they still had a decent selection of offerings to choose from. Along with their nearly twenty different sides/snack dishes, which include items like pig ears with chili sauce, cucumber salad, chicken wings, wontons in chili oil, and tofu skin salad, they also had BBQ meats, like Roasted Duck, Soy Sauce Chicken, and Char Siu, a mix of rice and noodle dishes, and combination plates of their BBQ meats over rice or noodles. Sadly, though, no crispy skin roast pork, which was a huge bummer. -- SWEET FRIED CORN Admittedly, this initially didn't catch my eye, but I'm glad we ended up trying it. Every piece was crispy and I liked how sweet and flavorful the corn was. Plus, it was how this wasn't all that oily, though, I wouldn't have minded a bit more batter for some added crunch. -- WONTONS IN CHILI OIL Not too shabby. Although the skins felt a little overcooked, each piece was fairly plump and I thought the filling was pretty tasty. It was also unexpected to see a bit of broth with the chili oil, but it had a nice flavor to it and just the right amount of spice. -- TWO BBQ ITEM RICE PLATE with Char Siu and Roasted Duck I was the most excited for this, but it left me feeling conflicted. On the plus side, the bowl had a fair amount of both meats and the duck was really good - really juicy and the skin was golden brown. On the other hand, the char siu was super fatty and the rice was mushy. -- DICED GROUND PORK ON RICE...$13.99 More solid than spectacular, but still satisfying enough. Like with the BBQ plate, the meat to rice ratio favored the former and I thought the egg and the veggies complemented this well. At the same time, I wish this had more sauce to it, as the pork look a little dry/pale. In addition to how convenient it was to come here (there was a steady crowd, but it never got packed inside), I appreciated how fast our food came out. Also, I'm not sure if we just got lucky, but it wasn't nearly as hard to find a space in the complex's parking lot as it seemed it would be. Between all of that, the food being decent, and the relatively friendly service, Frank's BBQ & Noodles wasn't bad for some Chinese BBQ. However, it definitely could've been better, especially if Roast Pork had been one of their offerings!

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    GUI BBQ Restaurant & Bar - Premium Lamb Belly Skewers

    GUI BBQ Restaurant & Bar

    3.9(411 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$
    Kitchen open late
    Sports on TV

    I always end up overordering here because there's just so many delicious options to choose from. I…read morelove coming here for their skewers, especially the kidney and intestine ones. Some things are hit and miss. I will say Idk if their ice machine just wasn't working the day I went. They gave room temperature water which is fine but their cold noodles were also served with room temperature which took away from it being a refreshing dish. Skip the abalone because I can tell it wasn't fresh and it was a bit rubbery. Jellyfish salad is always bomb! Their eggplant BBQ is perfection too. Their grill could be a little hotter as the skewers were lukewarm. Other than that, still a place I enjoying eating at and I will continue coming back!

    Upon arrival, the restaurant was about half full on a weekend--comfortable in the sense that there…read morewas no wait, but the atmosphere already felt slightly underwhelming. The dining area was noticeably cold, and the temperature didn't appear adjusted for the low occupancy. This became more obvious as the food arrived, since everything cooled down quickly. Even with metal warming trays, the dishes struggled to retain heat, and once barbecue items turn lukewarm, both texture and flavour decline noticeably. Across the meats, there was a surprising lack of differentiation in marination. The lamb skewers, beef tongue, and other grilled items all seemed to share the same base seasoning, with only the sauces changing to distinguish them. The lamb skewers themselves were very lean, cut into uniform blocks that looked tidy but lacked richness and the expected fatty depth that gives lamb its aroma and juiciness. The beef tongue was slightly more enjoyable, but still arrived lukewarm, which dulled its texture and impact. The signature chicken wings were slightly dry, with a sauce that didn't add much dimension. The grilled scallop dish was the most disappointing--mostly vermicelli with only a minimal amount of scallop, leaving it dry and lacking substance. That said, the highlight of the night was unexpectedly the fried chicken skin chicharrón. Crisp, airy, and indulgently fatty, it delivered exactly what the rest of the meal was missing--heat, texture, and unapologetic flavour. I didn't explore much beyond the barbecue items and a few appetizers, as the consistency already raised questions about the rest of the menu. The meal ended up being mostly cold beer paired with lukewarm meats and limited service attention. Even getting staff attention for drinks required effort. Overall, the experience felt flat and underpowered--especially because the core dishes never held temperature or distinction long enough to build impact, with the exception of a single standout in the fried chicken skin.

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    The SmoKING Ribs - Beef brisket and Mac n Cheese

    The SmoKING Ribs

    4.3(2.3k reviews)
    8.8 mi
    $$

    I've been telling my family about this place for years and finally we made plans for dinner to come…read morehere. We got here on Friday night 4/3/26 around 5:30pm. All the tables were full and there was one party of 11 just ahead of us. Our wait for a table was like 30 minutes or so. Once we were up we were guided to a table towards the back for five. Our server asked if we been here before and if we wanted anything else besides water to drink. My brother and his fiance split a full order of the beef ribs and side order of sauteed garlic green beans. My mom and step dad split a full order of beef ribs while I ordered a full rack of baby back ribs which came with two side orders. I picked coleslaw and onion rings which I shared with the family. The food came out promptly. Everyone enjoyed their food. The baby back ribs were moist with flavor, smoked and went well with their bbq sauce. The rest of the family really like their beef ribs. And they even commented that it was better than the other bbq places we been to. Definitely will return and highly recommend.

    *** SCAM ALERT *** I…read moredon't use the word "SCAM" lightly, but that's what this was. My adult son called in a $281.62 order off the menu for Mother's Day. They would not accept the order or payment over the phone because the order was "too big." They asked that someone go there and pay up front for the entire order. Since it was the evening before Mother's Day, I drove to them and paid for the order. Yes, I was also presented with a minumum 20% TIP screen, which I declined. When I got there at pickup time (4:00pm) on Mother's Day, the price changed to $325.51. I was told that, for some reason, they had cut about 50% larger portions than the menu specified (see the line items, which should have been 1 lb. each), so they charged me for the difference ($325.51 - $281.62) which was $43.89 (about 50% more for the 2 items they cut heavier). No, there was no mention when I placed the order that the total cost might change due to extra meat. Neither is it shown on their web site or printed menus. When I protested, there was no option. If I don't pay the $43.89 difference, I don't get the Mother's Day food. After about 20 minutes of bickering at the counter with two different clerks (note the time stamp differences on the credit card slips), I was given my original order, with a net price reduction of ($281.62 - $254.93) $26.69. My persistence had paid off. On a positive note, the cook did, twice, walk up to me and quietly apologize for what was going on. I know many folks would have folded in this situation, but that's not my nature. I don't stand for dishonesty. Yes, it was embarrassing, other clients in line were not happy (I let them skip ahead of me so as not to inconvenience them). None of them had price increases. I don't know if the clerks wanted a tip because the management doesn't pay them much, or it this goes deeper and is standard operating procedure that assumes most clients will simply approve of the overage and pay up. In any case, from this client's point of view, this is a SCAM! When it was all over, I took my 11 and 12 year old grandsons (who had been sitting patiently waiting for grandpa to pay) and my food package to the car, drove home and proudly presented the meat to my family. After all, I am a hunter-gatherer; and the food was great!

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