Restaurants near UCI Arboretum

We dined on the heated patio and our server Jessica was lovely as always. We enjoyed the Grilled Bread and Good Olive Oil to start. The Tuscan Kale Salad, Chicken Pesto Pasta, and Spicy Rigatoni Vodka followed—all were delicious!

The service and the waiters and waitresses and the staff in our chef was great. The atmosphere was great and to celebrate my birthday with you guys at Benihana’s was awesome as well thank you again.

The Thanksgiving lunch experience was outstanding, marked by excellent food and service. Despite a minor issue with our table, Jasmine and Scott promptly resolved it with professionalism and positivity. Scott, the new manager of this location, stopped by our table to check in, and his gracious demeanor made us feel genuinely welcomed and valued. Our server, Arthur, was attentive, courteous, and personable, providing excellent menu recommendations. He was particularly considerate of my daughter's nut allergies, ensuring her meal was prepared safely while showing kindness to both of us. Despite living in Irvine, we typically dine at Mastro's in Beverly Hills as the steakhouse has superior service. However, today’s experience has changed our perspective—especially if we can have Arthur as our waiter. The combination of impeccable food and exceptional service has made this location a standout choice.

This restaurant never disappoints and now with the Christmas lights and tree and decorations it is enchanting. We took our 2 neighbors who had never been and they were overwhelmed. The food was great and the wine although a bit overpriced was delicious. Really a beautiful start to our Christmas season!

This is a great place to have a business or social lunch, great happy hour or dinner too! I took one of our employees to lunch there for her work anniversary. She has never been and wanted to check it out. She was so excited and happy to celebrate at such a special place. THANK YOU!