Paul Martin's American Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Irvine.

1. Paul Martin's American Grill

8.2
534 Spectrum Center Dr (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
New American Restaurant · Irvine Center · 65 tips and reviews

Carly M.Carly Martinez: Best happy hour around! Drinks and food either $4-$8 and great pours. Ribs, street tacos and Skewers yummy. Makers Mark Manhattans!!!!

JW R.JW Ratcliff: Steak and Macallan. .

Marlene E.Marlene Elizabeth: They have a great happy hour with strong drinks.

Bistango is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Irvine.

2. Bistango

8.3
19100 Von Karman Ave Ste 100, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Dëva H.Dëva Holik: Great restaurant especially for meetings. Great bar with good selection of wine and whiskey. Their garlic soup is fantastic and make sure to try their Chilean sea bass.

Sean M.Sean Miller: Beautiful restaurant. We attended a company Christmas party here and loved it! Food was delicious and the staff was very friendly.

Martin D. C.Martin D. Ciao: Great place for your special anniversaries! The restaurant is quiet but lively, especially at happy hour. This is not the happy hour for college kids. Food was VERY good. Must try chocolate souffle.

Eureka! is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Irvine.

3. Eureka!

8.3
4143 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · University Town Center · 10 tips and reviews

César H.César Hdz: The food is good and you can take advantage of the happy hour.

Erkan S.Erkan Saka: If you hang around the campus, this could be a must-see place for food, drinks and live music (sometimes)

H M.H M: They offer delicious Burger

Gulliver's is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Irvine.

4. Gulliver's

7.7
18482 MacArthur Blvd (near Business Center Dr.), Irvine, CA
Steakhouse · 21 tips and reviews

Moe D.Moe Dexler: Great old-school steakhouse. Good sides and the au jus is amazing.

Jesse C.Jesse Clements: Prime rib was amazing!!! Cool ambiance that is pretty unique.

Ali H.Ali H: Everything specially steak Texas & very delicious cream corn

California Pizza Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Irvine.

5. California Pizza Kitchen

8.0
5465 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA
Pizzeria · Woodbridge · 6 tips and reviews

Anna D.Anna Donaldson: Lots a variety in the pizza options...most everything is unique and quite tasty!

Kevin K.Kevin Kent: It was fun, we had a great server Josh, who has helped us before. Love the Thai Pizza and the Asparagus salad. Mojitos and Margaritas!

Avi C.Avi Crane: Food and Service

Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Irvine.

6. Ruth's Chris Steak House

8.3
2961 Michelson Drive, Suite A, Building 10 (Suite A, Building 10), Irvine, CA
Steakhouse · 28 tips and reviews

Ben R.Ben R: Ruth's classic menu with a ribeye is the move.

Abdullah O.Abdullah O: Don't miss the stuffed mushroom as a starter.

MTMT: Just had the Filet for lunch. The Mashed Potatoe was good too!

Oliver Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Irvine.

7. Oliver Cafe

7.8
1980 Main St (Mercantile), Irvine, CA
Café · 2 tips and reviews

Alyssa C.Alyssa Coleman: Great place to have lunch if you work in the surrounding office buildings. I love their salmon sashimi and the prices are very reasonable.

Janelle W.Janelle Waltmire: Happy Hour from 5- close Monday thru Friday!!! Great SUSHI Specials!!!!!

North Italia is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Irvine.

8. North Italia

9.2
2957 Michelson Dt (at Jamboree Rd), Irvine, CA
Italian Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

GigiGigi: All of their pasta are freshly homemade!! Start with the truffle garlic bread👌🏼, then try out the mouth watery thin crust pizza and end it off with the tiramisu🙈💗.

SS: The truffle bread is so yummy .. All what we ordered was delicious tortellini, burger and chicken, spinach and pine pasta ❤️

Rick L.Rick Larriva: Pasta was great. Only negative is that the music is so loud you have to shout to talk with your dinner partner

P.F. Chang's is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Irvine.

9. P.F. Chang's

8.4
514 Spectrum Center Dr (at Irvine Spectrum Ctr), Irvine, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Irvine Center · 48 tips and reviews

Sara A.Sara AlOthman: Dynamite shrimp! Never miss it!

Sultan A.Sultan Alhothail🌴: Dynamite shrimp- mangolian beef - chicken fried rice- chicken loo mein...

Joseph S.Joseph Seboek: Get here early for dinner. 4:00 or 4:30. Place is hopping after that. Order appetizers, relax and enjoy.

Puesto is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Irvine.

10. Puesto

7.6
3311 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA
Taco Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Maximum B.Maximum Burger: Terrific guac, flautas were great, cool decor, decent service, busy spot, good agua fresca, great ribeye and baja

Wessam J.Wessam Jan: Tasty Tacos, a lot of choices, and very friendly staff ❤️

Alyssa C.Alyssa Coleman: Everyone will talk about their tacos, but you MUST order the potato taquitos.

CUCINA enoteca Irvine is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Irvine.

11. CUCINA enoteca Irvine

8.3
31 Fortune Dr Ste 306 (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
Italian Restaurant · Irvine Center · 81 tips and reviews

Priscilla @.Priscilla @shescookin: You absolutely must try the Daily Board! A braised meat served table side atop creamy polenta.

Eric S.Eric Sato: Make sure to ask for bread. Otherwise, they won't bring you any. Also, they consider the covered patio indoor seating.

Danielle C.Danielle Cavallucci: Short rib pappardelle baby!!

Hive & Honey Rooftop Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Irvine.

12. Hive & Honey Rooftop Bar

7.4
7905 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA
Cocktail Bar · Irvine Center · 5 tips and reviews

Rj S.Rj St Thomas: A beautiful and romantic ultra lounge! The view,service, comfort and drinks are all top notch! My favorite drink is the “Wasp’s nest”

Lorena A.Lorena Aznar: The view and the atmosphere

mywifiext n.mywifiext net: beautiful place to go comfort ultra lounge and drinks are all top of my favorite.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Irvine.

13. The Cheesecake Factory

8.5
600 Spectrum Center Dr (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · Irvine Center · 87 tips and reviews

Michael AntonioMichael Antonio: Something for everyone and the portions are huge! The Mac and cheese burger...yum.

Bobby B.Bobby Buechler: To the jag who's complaining about no dogs on the patio - imagine a dog at every other table on the patio and tell me if that's an enjoyable dining experience for those without dogs or are allergic.

Morgan B.Morgan Brown: Try the avocado egg roll appetizer. Amazing.

Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Irvine.

14. Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport

7.8
2320 Main St (Von Karman Ave), Irvine, CA
Hotel · 4 tips and reviews

Claire M.Claire M: Great hotel. Every room has a couch and fridge, as well as nice glasses. Good breakfast. Super pet friendly. Close to Central and North Orange County. Nice staff.

Melon L.Melon L: Free shuttle to and from the airport.

Be B.Be Bop: New hotel. Everything still shiny, functional.

Yard House is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Irvine.

15. Yard House

8.2
620 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · Irvine Center · 103 tips and reviews

Jacqueline B.Jacqueline Beck: Great place to meet for dinner or drinks and great location at the Spectrum!

Amanda J.Amanda Jones: Mac+Cheese changed my life.

scott r.scott reynolds: South end of the bar....in front of fat tire tap....steven will buy you a drink...haha