Went for happy hour today and our waiter Jason was great. The food and drinks were excellent, as they always are. Overall great experience.

Beer and food is great taste and value during happy hour. It was national beer day so half yards were $10 for Hazy IPA when normally it's $20. Calamari had nice seasoned coating and sauce paired well. read more

Yard House - Draft Beer, Fried Calamari - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Great atmosphere and food, the only reason I gave it a four star is because I felt that I had to constantly hunt for our waitress to get water or service. Otherwise great. read more

Stopped by for lunch. It's located inside the Irvine Spectrum Mall. Not very convenient unless you are at the mall shopping! Parking in the structure sucks. Very DISAPPOINTING by what you get for what you paid for. We all got 2 tacos mix match that included rice and beans for $23.99. The tacos were good but extremely small. They were street tacos. Outrageous prices more like appetizers than a meal entree. Never again setting foot in a Yard House! Leaving hungry is never a good thing!!! read more

Food came out cold and very salty for the fountain vodka penne. Couldn't finish the pasta. Service was ok, music was fine. Also when sitting it was very hot. read more

Yard House - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here for lunch, ordered just a cup of chicken tortillas soup and guacamole & chips, was just ok, my buddy ordered the ahi salad, he said was pretty good. My only complaint is the server could have been a little more friendly, no smile, no nothing! read more

We went to have some drinks and our server, who was serving outdoors, was soo incredibly helpful and kind. It really made the experience. Don't know his name but he is a thin set dude with brown hair and eyes. Thank you for your service. You were awesome!!! read more

Had a family get together here. We all had great food. The tuna stack was so good. The onion rings needed to be cooked way longer but other than that, it was all fantastic. From the chicken lettuce cups to the chicken strips with ranch which were so crunchy on the outside yet moist inside. The pasta was nice, our service was great. Huge restaurant and very large bar. Not a complaint. The menu has something for everyone. It is huge. Asian, american, bbq you name it, everyone will be able to find something they like. read more

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Service was good. The food was good. I got the filet mignon w Mac and cheese....the mac and cheese was as like Kraft cheese. The steak was perfect. We had the nachos as well and was good. read more

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Warning: Don't rely on Yard House at the Irvine Spectrum for a large group. Our kids' soccer team was hoping to enjoy lunch together between games, so I called ahead to reserve space for a group of 25. I was told they don't take reservations, but that they would begin setting up for our large party. When we arrived, the manager informed us they could not accommodate large parties because of the World Cup. While that's completely understandable, the disappointing part was the lack of communication between management and staff. Had we been given accurate information when we called, we would have made other arrangements and avoided wasting valuable time between games. Thankfully, another restaurant was able to accommodate our entire group without any issues, and we were happy to give them our business instead. If you're planning to bring a large group to this Yard House location, I'd recommend making other plans rather than counting on the information you're given over the phone. read more

Evelyn was a fantastic server. She was very kind and expedient with service, and I was glad to have her as my server for the evening. Thank you Evelyn!!! read more

Yard House - Blackened Ahi Sashimi - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

The service was wonderful - I got seated immediately outside on the patio because it was a beautiful day! The waiter (Dallas) was very attentive and asked if everything was okay and don't hesitate to reach out to him if I needed anything. Dallas hospitality was familiar to the southern feel when I visit my home in Va. While I was able to find time to relax and decompress from today's activities the atmosphere on the patio was perfect. I have been to this restaurant many times since it's a chain restaurant, they have many locations, however I don't believe I have given my yelp review for this location. I decided to dine here after a vendor meeting in the area. I order again off of the 1/2 price happy hour menu with lots of choices of delicious appetizers. Order consisted of: Pepperoni pizza - Good but over cooked. Pizza is pizza.... Poke nachos - Great House salad - Good Bread pudding - The pudding was not too rich with no raisin and did not hit the mark for me. I really had a taste for grandma southern bread pudding. The service was super-fast and efficient! Dallas thanks for making my dining experience noteworthy! All service providers should take a class from you of treating customers with some since of urgency, respect and attentiveness! I always enjoy the Yard House! read more

Yard House - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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No one says a happy hour like yard house! Super yummy food and the place was clean and upbeat with the games playing and music on. Our waiter forgot to put in an order for us but was kind enough to order it asap and give a discount. read more

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One star because the air conditioning was working and the water was wet. My first time back to a Yard House in 10 years... and I was reminded why I don't come here. Food was blah. The appetizer vegetables were wilted and clearly not fresh. The side salad greens looked like they'd seen better days. The burgers were passable but nothing special, which was about the only bright spot of the meal. The service was slow throughout our experience. Our server seemed disinterested and gave the impression they'd rather be anywhere else. We were only checked on once during the entire visit, which left us feeling neglected. The food took over 30 minutes to arrive. When it came time to pay, we were left to figure out the table kiosk system on our own with zero explanation of what the device even was. After finishing eating and waiting for at least 10 minutes with no sever in sight, we touched the screen on the table kiosk as it played ads and figured out on our own this is how we pay. We paid our bill and our party of six left the restaurant without a single acknowledgement by staff including the "hosts" at the front. Overall, this experience was a real letdown. Between the lackluster service and questionable food freshness, I can't recommend this location. read more

We had not been to the Yard House at the Spectrum for several years, but when our friends suggested meeting there for Happy Hour, we agreed to give it a try. We arrived at 5:00 and told the hostess we were there for Happy Hour. Unlike some other restaurants, they said we could sit anywhere--not just in the bar area. We were seated right away. Even though the restaurant was much bigger than we remembered, it was already full, with only a few open booths. Our waiter greeted us promptly and remained attentive and helpful throughout our visit without ever being annoying. We thought we knew what we wanted to order until we saw the chicken nachos at the booth next to us. The serving was huge, so we asked whether it was the appetizer portion, which was 50% off, or an entrée. Our waiter explained that it was an appetizer and part of the Happy Hour pricing. The restaurant does not reduce the portion size just because the price is discounted. We ordered the nachos, and they were delicious. Our friends had the sashimi and chicken lettuce wraps, and everyone enjoyed their food. We will definitely be back. read more

This was located in the Irvine spectrum area. Came during a Friday lunch hour not too busy, we were able to be seated right away for a family of 6. Started with fried calamari and poke nachos both tasted great and kids enjoyed their pizza burgers and Korean cheesesteak was good too. Fish tacos were ok wish they did a cabbage slaw instead of lettuce with more of a cilantro sauce. If you want to keep the kids busy they charge $2.99 unlimited games on the kiosk. You can order on there and with a waitress. Our waitress was very nice and friendly. read more

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Disappointed with our experience at dinner last evening. It was my daughter's birthday and the server asked her for ID when she ordered a drink. She saw it was her birthday and didn't so much as say anything or bring in a dessert for her. She specifically picked the place for her special dinner and was quite bumped out. read more

I enjoy the loaded chicken nachos! So delicious! I also like the white cheddar burger with regular fries or sweet potato fries. So good!

It was a pretty average experience for a popular chain restaurant, especially given how busy it was at the Irvine Spectrum. I came on a Friday, and the crowd was a mix of graduates, prom-goers, and everyday visitors. I ordered a plate of enchiladas and tacos without sauce, since the staff couldn't confirm whether the sauces contained added sugar--and I avoid added sugar. Unfortunately, my enchiladas still came with sauce, but I let my fiancé have them because I didn't want to cause a scene or inconvenience the staff. I ate the tacos with some lemon, and they were good! I also really enjoyed the Parmesan fries--they were a standout. That said, I'd be cautious if you have serious food allergies or dietary restrictions. The chef didn't seem particularly attentive or informed when it came to ingredient details. read more

I went to yard house over labor day weekend to celebrate my friend's birthday and had quite the experience. The waiter took about 30 minutes to serve us , didn't give everyone at the table beverages , messed up several of our orders , there were hairs in the food so it was just a mess! The workers were rude if you would ask for simple things and they would ignore you. I go out to eat on a regular basis and this was definitely one of the worst experiences i've ever had! To sum up its safe to say I will never attend any yard house with my friends or family again ! read more

We stopped in since we were in the area and were hungry from a long day. I've been to two other yard houses, and I'm not a huge fan of this location. The service was wonderful - we got seated immediately, and the waitress was very attentive and asked if everything was okay. That being said, the burger did come out rather dry, and the dressings were on the modest side, which I assume is this location's style of order. My boyfriend's dish came out great with no issues. He really liked it! I tried it, and it was pretty good. The parking situation is a bit of a walk from the mall itself, so be prepared to beat the heat of the day on your way into the mall. Luckily there is a fair bit of shade, but be prepared still. read more

Yard House - Enjoying each other - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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Stopped in the Yard House for dinner this evening and ordered the Thai pork chop with salad... super delicious. The service was super fast and efficient Inside was kinda loud during soccer gane on TV... but it was All good. Everything was delicious read more

The ambiance was 4/5, it was quite loud and lively as there was a game going on. It's a good spot for a night out. However, for a place that touts such a wide variety of local and global beers, I was surprised they don't offer shandy's. Food was a 3/5. We started strong with the spinach dip, which was absolutely divine, highly recommend it. For mains we ordered the Filet Mignon, Thai Grilled Pork Chip, and the House Cheesesteak. The House Cheesesteak was a major disappointment. The beef had zero flavor. The roll was supposed to have roasted garlic aioli but I tasted none of that. The house fries were very salty to the point I had to use my napkin to brush off the excess salt. The Filet Mignon was actually shocking. The steak was like a pate and was disintegrating when cut. It tasted foul. The manager had a look and agreed it didn't look right and very kindly comped the meal and sent another steak which actually looked and tasted like steak, but was still just okay. We were also offered dessert on the house which was much appreciated, the Creme Brûlée was rich, sweet, and just the right size. The Thai Grilled Porkchop was the only meal that tasted good, the meat was tender and juicy. Service was 4/5. Service was abit slow, it took us awhile to catch an eye to raise concerns about the Filet Mignon. Our server Page was very friendly but just hard to track down. Overall I would come back here with friends for a drink and an appetizer but probably wouldn't come back to sit for a proper meal. read more

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I'm glad we decided to come to this location! The dining area is large and so is the bar. The service and food were amazing! We mostly ordered from the happy hour menu to share within our table and everything tasted so good. The poke nachos and truffled mushroom pizza were one of my favorite dishes. read more

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We came for dinner on a weekday and it was still very crowded. The wait was 15minutes. Not bad. Service was the basics- take order, bring food, bring check. Our waitress only came by if I waved her over. Food was good portion, not too small, not too big. Price is about right, standard chain restaurant $$ rate. The decor was sports bar vibe for sure, dark, loud, crowded. Food was delicious! Chef team worked hard, thank you! read more

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Customers Beware!! In big restaurants specially during these holidays, I would recommend that you check your bill even when there are only the two of you. I ordered pad thai dish with only shrimp but was served one with chicken and shrimp so they took it back and got another one after a short delay. When we got the bill on the payment pad at the table which just showed the total amount due this looked a little higher than I expected so I decided to check the detailed receipt and found that I was charged twice for the pad thai dish which they corrected later. So please check your bill. One more thing, the restroom was a disaster with paper all over the floor which was unacceptable. read more

Yard House - Restaurant bill. - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

After work hours on a Friday, this place gets packed. We waited about 40 minutes for a table of 8. Inside is also really loud, so it's a bit hard to hear people talk. I ordered the Baja Fish taco (default comes in 2, but you can order 3) and it comes with beans and rice. The beans and rice were small portions but were good. The Baja Fish tacos were delicious and the toppings were avocado, cabbage, sriracha aïoli, salsa roja, and cilantro. The fish was battered fried fish and was soft. Overall, the food was good, but only too loud inside. Recommendation(s): - Baja Fish Tacos Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Loud inside - Restrooms available - Waited about 40 minutes for a table read more

Amazing aura with the bartender Madison! She went above and beyond!! Quick with service! Food came out quick! She made sure the ambiance was alive here! read more

I was truly disappointed with the cleanliness of this location. Once we were sat at our table, I noticed the floor and booth were filthy with trash and crumbs. I slipped in the booth because I stepped on food beneath the table. It was incredibly busy and it was a little challenging to get our servers attention. The food was ok, but the ambiance could have been better. read more

Came back again for happy hour and tried the truffle mushroom pizza on our server's recommendation, and it did not disappoint. I always worry with mushroom pizzas about them being dry, overly sweet, or overpoweringly mushroom flavored but this pizza was saucy, savory, and addictive. I basically inhaled it. Also had the buzz free mojito (mocktail) over the pina spritz (also on the server's rec) and it was delicious and refreshing, like a strong limeaid. PSA though mocktails are not included in the happy hour deal. read more

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Having been here a few times over the years, this review is long overdue. Let's start off by the service.... The customer service is just ok. They should be a little more attentive, in my opinion. This place rocks at night with tons of people, with an extensive selection of drinks, whether it's alcoholic or mocktails, whatever you fancy. The food.... I ordered their grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup. The soup was perfectly creamy and flavorful, while the grilled cheese sandwich fell short with my expectations, bland and greasy tasting to my liking. Overall, my dining experience was a strong 4 stars! Good menu selections and they close later than most restaurants at the Irvine Spectrum. Lively atmosphere!! read more

We came here for a social. I parked at the parking structure and it was easy - parking was pretty available on a Friday night. The staff was very accommodating for our large group on a Friday night. The restaurant was busy, but overall, noise level was good and not too crazy. It was dark, giving nice restaurant vibes. We got a bunch of appetizers - my favorite was the pretzel and the poke nachos. Overall, the food was delicious! I also got a salted watermelon margarita and it was really good. Overall, was a great time and yummy food! read more

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The food was bussin and Hector was mogging and hella cute he's also chill and funny I recommend him he also told us how to get soft drinks with a survey I recommend him read more

Yard House - good asf pizza wings and nachos - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Going to yard house is always a good time, it's almost tradition to go with my friends at this point. We love the assortment, the bar is laden with a variety of taps sandwiched next to each other. The service is always quick and friendly too. We typically go for a half yard and poke nachos. Never goes wrong. read more

Came for happy hour with a few girlfriends! None of us had ever tried the poke nachos here but we were impressed. I will say the price of it is a bit much but since we came for happy hour, I think we paid a more fair price for what we got. The margherita pizza was good, nothing too special. For drinks, I had the Midnight Sangria which was very good! I would definitely order it again as it's on the sweeter side. The drink special was $2 off cocktails so it was still almost $10 but it came with a lot. Service was nice and quick and we didn't have to wait for a table. There was a fair amount of people at 5pm and only continued to get more popular as we got closer to dinner time. Overall, an alright choice for happy hour! read more

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Arrived during happy hour and ordered Sauv Blanc, was told they ran out. My friend and I ordered several apps- Margherita pizza, calamari, and chicken lettuce wraps. None of it was good, and 2 out of the 3 were almost inedible. My friend sent her lettuce wraps back and our server was kind enough to take it off our bill. The calamari wasn't hot. It was soggy and clumped together. Menus were dirty and sticky. Loud atmosphere, which I didn't mind 20 years ago, lol! The one star is for the great service, but I won't return. read more

Hands down, this place has the BEST ahi tuna sandwich. I always upgrade fries to truffle absolutely fave! Great atmosphere-lively with sports on, lots of beer on tap if you drink, ( I don't) and good service. read more

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I've missed coming to the Yard House; food and drinks mixed in with sports. The Spectrum's crowds are a major deterrent. However, this 4th of July weekend, the freeways weren't jam packed and Spectrum's parking structures had a decent amount of available parking spots. Wait was hella short for a Saturday night; Mitch, the host, seated us right away. He even made a small conversation with as he guided us to our booth. I'm trying to eat healthier nowadays but my love wanted to treat me to steak. Our server, Jemarus (might be spelling it incorrectly) was spectacular with taking our order immediately and checking in on us. He served our drinks first and then 20 minutes later, another guy delivered our food. By the way, they have some vegan options but just make sure to check what the description on the menu. We practically licked the food off the plate. Most of the TVs had sports playing and 1 had news. Casual attire and relaxed environment. Prices are fair for this dine-in experience; just expect to pay for higher prices at the Irvine Spectrum. read more

My friend and I came here and had such a wonderful experience because of Payden. He wasn't even our server but treated us so well after we paid the bill. He made our night and I hope he knows just how awesome of a person he was to us both. Hope he becomes manager of this yardhouse next time we come back! read more

Yard House - Payden - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding an unacceptable experience last night. While dining with my friend, one of the staff members behaved in a very rude and unprofessional manner. While we were still actively talking and had not finished our meal, the staff member threw a used linen napkin directly onto our dish without asking whether we were done or if she could clear the table. This behavior was disrespectful, unhygienic, and completely inappropriate for a full-service restaurant. At no point did the staff member politely ask for permission to remove the dishes. Instead, the action felt careless and dismissive toward us as customers. I believe proper customer service and professionalism are extremely important in the hospitality industry, and this experience left a very negative impression. I hope management will address this matter seriously and provide additional staff training to ensure this does not happen to other guests in the future. read more