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Lounge  - YNK, Irvine, CA

YNK

4.7
4.7
82 Reviews
$31 to $50
Speakeasy

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Innovative
YNK, a speakeasy that guides you on a cocktail journey through various global regions, eras and fanciful interpretations of an ever changing cocktail experience, where You.Never.Know where the journey will lead you to next.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (949) 553-0100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 82 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orange County

    Innovative

  • Orange County

    Lively

  • South Orange County

    Innovative

  • South Orange County

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
YNK offers a cozy, intimate atmosphere with "great service" and "fantastic" drinks, making it an ideal spot for date nights or small gatherings. The bar's unique themes and creative cocktails, such as the "Smoke & Mirrors," consistently impress guests. Hidden within the Irvine Marriott, it's a "charming, delightful" surprise worth visiting.

82 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a very Calm environment with the decor very elegant as well. The Drinks were excellent would definitely come again

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  2. Graciela

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious ambience was 10/10 would go back , lovely expirenece great service

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  3. Taleah

    VIP

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was one for the books. Not only were the drinks amazing & the theme, but the ambience and energy of the mixologist was phenomenal. We were able to get a same day reservation and it was the greatest ending to our night. Definitely will return.

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  4. Francisco

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the ambiance was perfect. We had their cold chocolate which was a popular drink that night and it was spot on. We also had a smoked old fashioned which was really good. Overall this is an excellent choice for a date night.

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  5. Branden

    VIP

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A surprising great place inside the lobby of the Irvine Marriott. A little hard to find since it’s behind the restaurant

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  6. Savanna

    VIP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by YNK. We decided to look for new places to grab a good drink since our regular spot changed their staff and drink menu. YNK completely blew my expectations out of the water. I ordered the Smoke & Mirrors 3 times! Will be back. Shout out to Ben and Sean for being so friendly and pleasant to be around.

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  7. Michelle

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really lovely experience. A hidden gem in a place as sanitized as Irvine. Have been here several times in my time in OC and had to make sure to go back one last time. Great vibes and lovely bar service. These guys really know their craft.

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  8. Simon

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great service from Ben! drinks are too expensive :O

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  9. Josh

    VIP

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A charming, delightful delicious diamond among diamonds this intimate cozy gem of a restaurant  has house drinks that are smoking with presentation;

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Benjamin is amazing and a delight! The way he is able to juggle the entire speakeasy and the full bar on the outside was impressive.

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FAQs

YNK is rated 4.7 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for YNK

18000 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612-1004

Additional information

  • Area
    Irvine
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking will be validated up to 3 hours
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 553-0100
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