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Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine, Irvine, CA

Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine

4.5
4.5
3251 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
21:30
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Order a glass of your favorite sauvignon blanc and share a plate of Town Dock calamari with friends or family at Paul Martin’s American Grill in the Irvine Spectrum Center. Or savor an indulgent hand-cut blackened ribeye masterfully prepared over the live fire of our mesquite grill. Paul Martin’s serves classic American cuisine elevated to a higher standard in our polished yet welcoming dining room that invites business luncheons, date nights, and camaraderie in equal measure.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 453-1144
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Christian Orozco
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or hosting a business meeting, we have the space for you. From menus to decor, we are happy to customize every detail to fit your needs.
  • Area
    Irvine
  • Cross Street
    Pacifica
  • Parking details
    Free parking structures in the center. Free parking during the weekends at Building 100 Parking structure.
  • Public transit
    Route D on the Irvine Shuttle
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Create a New Tradition- Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us Sundays from 11-2PM to experience our new brunch menu! Explore creative new à la carte entrées like our charcuterie board-inspired DIY Avocado Toast. For meatlovers our new Hangover Burger will delight — or go classic with our new Grill Benedict. No brunch is complete without refreshing cocktails and we’re serving them up by the glass or by the pitcher. Try our new Sangria or Blackberry Margarita Pitchers, or enjoy DIY Mimosas featuring a bottle of bubbly plus juices for the whole table.
    Create a New Tradition- Sunday Brunch photo

What 3,251 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paul Martin's American Grill in Irvine offers a diverse menu with standout dishes like the "great burgers and steaks." While the atmosphere is inviting and service often praised as "great," some guests experienced delays during busy times. Ideal for both casual and special occasions, it's a favorite for many repeat visitors.

3,251 Reviews
  1. karey

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thanksgiving menu was very good. Generous portions. We were seated outside and for some reason the manager kept opening the shades up as the sun was setting and it was right in our eyes. We had to ask him twice to please keep the shade down until the sun wasn't in our eyes. Also the outdoor tables are made of fake rattan, one of the tables was splitting really bad and actually snagged my Moms shirt. Althoug the top was glass covered, The table needed to be replaced as the middle was sagging and the rattan sides were very frayed. Our server was excellent, she cleared plates on time, refilled beverages and was very on top of it! My FIL's side dishes were forgotten (or never made) so they were brought out late, like halfway thru our meal. Not sure what happened there. Thanksgiving menu was $49 for adults and included pumpkin pie which was nice however the Thanksgiving dinner did not include rolls. We ended up ordering twp prders of cheesy rolls (so 8 rolls) and they were honestly the best rolls I've ever had. Husband ordered the steak dinner (limited menu for Thanksgiving) and he said it was very good. All in all, a good holiday dining experience! We also had tons of leftovers to take home.

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  2. Amanda

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there for Thanksgiving this year. Brandy was so awesome. The meal was great, service was great. 10/10.

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  3. Karen

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Value was ok, service was great, food was fine. Over priced.

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  4. Vernon

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had 7 guests for Thanksgiving meal. Service was attentive and food was good. Only issue was that food was delivered all at once. Dinner salad was brought out and less than 5 minutes later, entrees were delivered. It felt rushed, yet the restaurant was not full at that point (1p). We would definitely return here, but will ask for more even pacing next time.

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  5. Maria

    Orange County

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Ainsley was the best part of our experience. The food was subpar. Not our usual experience we’ve had in the past. Thankfully my mom enjoyed her meal and Since it was her birthday, I’m thankful for that. The food quality, temperature and taste just wasn’t there tonight. The hostess and waitress were the best part of our evening. But I don’t think we’ll be back for the price you pay, the food is not what it used to be.

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  6. Jonathan

    Palm Springs

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a 12:15 lunch reservation and when we entered I was concerned that we had made a poor choice of restaurants because the restaurant was virtually empty except for one or two occupied tables. Most unusual for popular restaurant at the lunch hour. We decided to stay and it turned out to be a good decision. The service was great and the food very good. One disappointment was the calamari appetizer which had a very small quantity of calamari that wasn't reflected in the price.

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  7. Linda

    Orange County

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paul Martin’s weekday lunch specials are delicious, generous portions of many different dishes. Sandwiches, salads, entrees, all at reasonable prices.

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  8. vince

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner at Paul Martin's. Service was exceptional. Our waitress went into the kitchen to check on the consistency of a sauce before we ordered a particular dish. Cocktails were excellent. Food was excellent specifically the chicken parm and the butter cake for dessert. Only slight complaint was the background music which a little too rock and roll for my taste at dinner.

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  9. Lisa

    Los Angeles

    177 reviews

    4.0

    177 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this place! The staff is friendly. The food was delicious.

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  10. Pamela

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and food made for a lovely evening. I recommend the steak salad.

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FAQs

Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 453-1144.

Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine is rated 4.5 stars by 3251 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Paul Martin's American Grill - Irvine

534 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pacifica
  • Area
    Irvine
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking structures in the center. Free parking during the weekends at Building 100 Parking structure.
  • Public transit
    Route D on the Irvine Shuttle
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Christian Orozco
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (949) 453-1144
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or hosting a business meeting, we have the space for you. From menus to decor, we are happy to customize every detail to fit your needs.
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