I had a really great experience at The Cheesecake Factory this Friday. It wasn't too crowded, which made the whole atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable. Our waitress, Val, was amazing -- super attentiv…

I had a really great experience at The Cheesecake Factory this Friday. It wasn't too crowded, which made the whole atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable. Our waitress, Val, was amazing -- super attentiv…

I had a really great experience at The cheesecake Factory this Friday. It wasn't too crowded, which made the whole atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable. Our waitress, Val, was amazing -- super attentiv…

Mojo is excellent. He's super relaxed and chill but professional and timely. Great recommendations with the Japanese Sour. Best whiskey sour I've had. Our friends all ask for his section

Busy night at the restaurant, but glad there were high tables available to be seated right away. Our server, Ethan, was fantastic! He was very pleasant, took our drink orders right away, and kept e…

It was packed thought we was gonna wait a bit but went shopping great system i can actually feel calm about it shopping and then bing order ready \nGREAT FOOD ! \nGREAT SERVICE \nGOOD VIBES \nChill…

Monday night around 6:45 pm, we had a 30-40 minute wait, but luckily found 4 seats at the bar. They were ok with our 2 kids (10 and 12 yo) sitting there. Amazing service by Camille and Camryn at th…

Calvin was great and very sweet. I was feeling sick and asked for hot water and he offered lemon and honey and that was a very sweet offer. Very good service!

Ohh my god me and my family of ten walked in and waited for like only 5 minutes before being seated after being seated a server came and took our drink orders and within 1 minute of her taking our …

Ohh my god me and my family of ten walked in and waited for like only 5 minutes before being seated after being seated a server came and took our drink orders and within 1 minute of her taking our …

Aaron

I’ve been going to The Cheesecake Factory in Irvine for years, ever since my childhood friend Rosemary first took me there. The atmosphere is always lively and welcoming, and the menu has so many options that it’s hard to choose just one! The food is consistently good, though sometimes the service can be a little slow during peak hours. That said, it’s a reliable spot for a fun meal with friends or family, and of course, the cheesecake is always worth it.

S V

Service and atmosphere is unparall. Food quality appears to be degrading. We are frequent visitors. Last night we ordered 3 vegetarian dishes. Two pastas and one orange qualiflower bowl. Pastas were under cooked and chewey. Orange qualiflower was too sweet. Couldn't finish. Otherwise all good.

Umie

It's so good seeing the Cheesecake Factory start offering healthier options on the menu. Food was really nice however the initial service was average at best. Did get better when our server changed.

Sten Sun

We came here with 8 people, and the weather was so nice that sat at an outside table. We ordered variety of Hamburgers, Pasta, Steak, Korean fried chicken, and more. All the food was great and so much that we couldn’t finish it. Nevertheless, We had a Cheese cake, the signature menu here, and it was so good for me that among the best cheese cake I had.

+3

Mahdi Shafiee

Moderate Review: The Cheesecake Factory – Irvine Spectrum I've been a loyal customer of The Cheesecake Factory at Irvine Spectrum for over 18 years, and it’s always been one of my go-to spots for a reliable dining experience. However, my recent visit on a Saturday night left me with mixed feelings. One major inconvenience was the lack of phone reservations. We had to wait around 35–45 minutes to be seated, which was frustrating considering the crowds. The restaurant was packed, and it was clear that the number of servers didn’t quite match the volume of guests. As a result, the service was slower than what I’ve come to expect over the years. The food, while still decent, seemed a bit off from its usual standard. It felt more like mass-produced, factory-style preparation this time, and the freshness just wasn’t there. That said, the signature brown bread they serve at the beginning is still one of the best — warm, soft, and flavorful. One thing I’ve always appreciated about their menu is the wide variety of options for both kids and adults. Unfortunately, I was disappointed to see that they’ve removed the eggplant stew, which used to be one of my favorites. I still hold hope that they revisit their service standards and food quality. I’d love to see them return to the excellence that made them a standout all these years. Looking forward to coming back when that happens.

Came here for happy hour for the first time in a while and was pleasantly surprised by the variety of options! So many appetizer options for $10 and they were full normal size which can be rare! Some…

I had this craving to try several different cakes from cheesecake Factory. I spent close to $70 for five slices of cake. That's a lot of money for cake, but since I wanted to try the differen…

I had this craving to try several different cakes from Cheesecake Factory. I spent close to $70 for five slices of cake. That's a lot of money for cake, but since I wanted to try the different flav…

Went to The Cheesecake Factory with my daughter and her friend after a long day of shopping. It took about 20 minutes to get our drinks. We ordered our main course and it took another 30-45 minutes…

Ordered takeout so cannot comment on ambience / service. Got the lemon garlic shrimp ($24.50) which tasted fine, nothing too crazy. Portion size is a little small for the price.

Ordered takeout so cannot comment on ambience / service. Got the lemon garlic shrimp ($24.50) which tasted fine, nothing too crazy. Portion size is a little small for the price.

We came for lunch on a rainy day. There was no one at the host counter and we waited 5 minutes for someone to come out. It took about 10 minutes to be seated since we asked for a booth. I'm not sur…

Reservation at 6:00, seated in a few minutes after arriving early. Seated outside at a nice table sheltered from the breeze near the bar. Dylan was our server, friendly and attentive without being …

We frequently dine at the cheesecake Factory in various states. This one is located in Irvine Spectrum and we were able to make an online reservation so there was no wait. The food is always prepa…

We frequently dine at the Cheesecake Factory in various states. This one is located in Irvine Spectrum and we were able to make an online reservation so there was no wait. The food is always pre…

We frequently dine at the Cheesecake Factory in various states. This one is located in Irvine Spectrum and we were able to make an online reservation so there was no wait. The food is always prepa…

Mar. 20,2025 (Thur) 4:05pm: I visited here for an early birthday celebration with my husband and daughters. We requested a table in the patio area. Our server, Librado (I don't remember the name, b…

Melissa

I want to love this place, its the Cheesecake Factory after all but they just miss dinner service every time. Due to the location, the restaurant tends to get busy at dinner time, for that reason, we prefer to go to the bar area for immediate seating. We arrive usually before 6pm, which is Happy Hour prices, however, it’s a race to find a server to get an order in. Yes, we can get there earlier and no, the restaurant does not revolve around us, however, when you see people roaming around, smiling at you, asking where you want to sit (yes it was a bar worker) watching you as you come in, they should follow up to see if you want anything off the Happy Hour menu. Servers should be prepared to do a final round to make sure patrons get the participate in Happy Hour. Next, is the lack of attentive service in the bar area due to the bartender, also being a server at the hightop tables. Service is slow and the bar patrons are prioritized. We sat and waited, an extended time for our check and an extra to-go box to no avail. We asked another server helping the booths/tables in the bar if she could help us get our check and a box, to which she flat out refused, pointed to the bartender and walked away (she did not say one word and simply pointed instead). So customer service starts and stops at your assigned tables and not only can you not help the restaurants paying customer, you also cannot walk 5 steps to relay to the bartender their hightop needs support. Please, staff the bar appropriately or ensure that the staff that are assigned are willing and able to help everyone who seeks help, not just ignore them. The food is good, not the best, not the worst, but good enough that if service could keep up, we would probably frequent there more often. The bread though, that is always amazing so I want to make sure it gets its moment in the spotlight.

roostahktchn M

It had been awhile since my last visit... any way, we came for a team lunch. Sat outside, the weather and temperature can't be better. 2 servers assigned for our group of 20ppl. Service was great, tentative and considerably quick for big group. We pretty much ordered from lunch specials, portions were huge .. for lunch. Big bang for bucks for sure. Foodwise, can't speak for everybody else but my "Famous Factory Meatloaf" was good but didn't knock my socks off. Texture was fine, a bit herbal. Topped with mushrooms sauce which was not mushrooms and was not umami. Since the sauce is not any special so doesn't add any taste wise, I would prefer the old fashioned ketchup-brown sugar glaze. Mashed potatoes was good but not flavorful. We ordered a few of cheesecakes. The original one was average. The tripple berry bliss was very good. The Godiva chocolate cheesecake was exceptionally good, very chocolaty but not super sweet, silky but not super dense. Ran into one of co-workers so I asked what she ordered. She ordered an Asian noodle dish, it was so average at best....

H B

I think the best food in cheesecake factory is the cheesecake and the bread, everything else is just so so. We came on a Sunday morning and requested to sit outside. It was nice out but there was not enough shade. Our waitress was nice but also in a hurry. We ordered the pasta, French toast, and some kids meals. The pasta tasted good for the first two bites, but then I realized it was way too oily/buttery. It made me sick in the end. French toast was the same thing too much oil. Kids meal was alright but the Mac cheese was kind cold. The check book was reminding you in three languages to give tips; that's fine but the tip was calculated after the tax, why do I have to pay tips for tax?

+3

Amaldev Devadas

My friends and I decided to have Saturday night dinner at The Cheesecake Factory, and the place was bustling with a crowd. Being located in a plaza, parking was plentiful around the area with free parking garages. Despite the busy atmosphere, we faced a 30-45 minute wait time, which was longer than usual. The wait staff who initially showed us to a table near the restroom wasn't quite friendly when we opted for a different spot. Understandably, it was a busy hour, but after waiting for 45 minutes, we preferred not to sit near a high-traffic area. Once seated at a comfortable spot, our server was very friendly. The restaurant boasts a good ambiance and seating capacity, both indoors and outdoors. We were served the classic bread basket with sourdough and brown bread. While the brown bread was the better choice, the second serving was delayed due to the kitchen not baking new batches promptly. We enjoyed a couple of drinks, with the Mai Tai and whisky smash being our favorites, though the Mai Tai could've been better. For appetizers, we ordered avocado egg rolls and cheesy nacho fiestas with chicken. The avocado egg rolls were tasty, especially with the dipping sauce. However, the nacho fiesta fell short, with one portion being cold and lacking in chicken quantity. Moving on to mains, we ordered jambalaya, chicken Madeira, Diane steak, and shrimp pasta. The jambalaya and steak were enjoyable, but the chicken Madeira was dry and overly salty. The shrimp noodles were undercooked, prompting us to return it, which the server handled with understanding. We wrapped up our dinner with some cheese cakes, the Godiva cheesecake, which was good, but the chocolate flavor dominated the cheesecake. However, the original cheesecake and dulce de leche cheesecake were exceptional. Overall, if you're craving cheesecake and looking for a semi-fine dining experience, this place is worth a visit.

+7

It's been a minute since I'd gone to Cheesecake Factory but the aesthetics somehow still gives old money charm meets whimsy Vegas vibes to me. This is also located at the Spectrum y'all so get read…

The Cheesecake Factory is never a bad choice. The service is good and the ambience is fair, though the real draw is the massive selection that offers something for everyone.\nWhile it isn't the bes…

if you are a fan of cheesecake...yes, it can be a good choice. the food is not something amazing, I prefer if I want to have dessert and some drinks...

Great service.. we eat at the Cheesecake Factory nearly every month. We go to Newport.. Beach.. Brea.. and this one. We order the same thing every time. chicken Marsala.. and a salad. Have bee…

I wanted to give this place 5 stars but they were struggling. Took us 30 minutes to be seated. Server was fine, but just like everyone else... agree the service was so slow. Like I mean even the drinks and waters. Then she came back with only half our drinks and the rest took even longer and we had to ask for them again. Once we ordered food, one out of the 5 plates was made wrong and it came out at different times. All of our cups were empty for a good 20 minutes until I finally asked if everyone could have refills. Again, fighting for basic service here. Then at the end, check comes and the tip is already totaled into the the final bill... like what? Let me choose how to tip. Anyway its kinda small in there and I wouldn't return.

The patio is beautiful and they have quite an extensive menu, but the overall dining experience was underwhelming. Took 15+ minutes to get acknowledged by a server, food was even slower coming out, and our apps and meals were all lukewarm and mediocre tasting at best. The restaurant is super busy and not worth the wait or hype in my opinion.

The food was average. The chicken was too dry. My partner had the Thai chicken and they added shrimp without telling her. Then I tried to pay with a Cheesecake Factory Bonus card, but even though the card was good I had to call customer service to get it activated and that took thirty minutes even though I had already activated it online. The server became impatient and it was not a good experience. Definitely won’t be purchasing anymore Cheesecake Factory Bonus cards and honestly with all of the great restaurants we have in our area I probably won’t be returning there. Parking is inconvenient and the service was a little less than average.

I usually enjoy The cheesecake Factory, but my second visit was very disappointing and nothing like my first experience. The service was very unpleasant, and the staff seemed overwhelmed and frustr…

I usually enjoy The Cheesecake Factory, but my second visit was very disappointing and nothing like my first experience. The service was very unpleasant, and the staff seemed overwhelmed and frus…

My wife wanted to go to this Cheesecake Factory for her birthday lunch and we both now regret the decision. We've never been to a Cheesecake Factory where the food was this bad. Not only did it tast…

My wife wanted to go to this cheesecake Factory for her birthday lunch and we both now regret the decision. We've never been to a cheesecake Factory where the food was this bad. Not only d…

My wife wanted to go to this cheesecake Factory for her birthday lunch and we both now regret the decision. We've never been to a cheesecake Factory where the food was this bad. Not only did it …

Avoid Cheesecake Factory! Severe Injury & unacceptable handling by management and corporate! On Thursday, June 4th, at 8:00 p.m., my family and I visited the Cheesecake Factory at Irvine Spectrum (92…

Avoid cheesecake Factory! Severe Injury & unacceptable handling by management and corporate! On Thursday, June 4th, at 8:00 p.m., my family and I visited the cheesecake Factory at Irvine Spectrum…

terrible staff that gaslighted me and my partner when we tried to be seated. pretended that no one had tried to seat us? realised its because of media profile.

I ordered combo chicken and shrimp She brought me chicken and shrimp in soup. I told Her I need It separate She brought me 2 pieces of chicken in small plate and 5 pcs of very tiny shrimp in…

I ordered combo chicken and shrimp She brought me chicken and shrimp in soup. I told Her I need It separate She brought me 2 pieces of chicken in small plate and 5 pcs of very tiny shrimp in…

AJ

Tipping culture has really changed. Before the pandemic, not tipping on takeout was totally normal — nobody thought twice about it. But now, it feels like not tipping is somehow “wrong,” and this place even mark “Tip Free” on your order. 😔 When I order online and pick up the food myself, there’s no table service involved. Packaging the food is part of the job, not an extra favor. A tip should be a thank-you, not an obligation or a source of pressure. It’s not that I refuse to tip — I just hope restaurants remember that tipping should come from appreciation, not from fear of being judged.

Soyeon Kang

I just got out of the restaurant. My server never smiled, which was okay, and he said his device was not working for Apple pay. When I said I only had Apple pay (I didnt bring my wallet), he kept his suspicious eyes and rude voice not even trying any other way to accepting Applepay. I had to use my friend's cash. Even when I asked more bread, he was rude saying "What? Are you still....." Hey, the extra bread is joy of Cheesecake Factory. Learn your job. So, I will just choose another one in Irvine Spectrum Center.

Sadaf Mokhammadzay (Sadafi7)

My friend and I visited this restaurant for a chat and a bite. We ordered appetizers as soon as we arrived, but it took an excruciatingly long hour and five minutes for them to arrive. To make matters worse, they completely forgot to bring one of the items we had specifically ordered and expected to receive first, for some reason they had the audacity to bring it last and forget to add it overall. To top it all off, the manager offered only cheesecakes, which were not even on our menu. So, if you’re willing to wait for an hour and a half for mediocre appetizers and a pizza that tastes just as good anywhere else, this restaurant is definitely not worth your time.