Andrei's Restaurant

I love this place! We have meetings down in their ballroom every year and often come here for business dinners and happy hours. They always have something new that is vegetarian on their menu which is nice. The bar makes good cocktails but I wish their bourbon selection was a little better.

Good American restaurant. Classy and cool atmosphere. Good drinks and food. Mostly business people for lunch.

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Everything was amazing! I had the tuna tartar and avocado app and the flash fried calamari; both tasted perfect. The scallops were especially delicious and fresh. They came with risotto on pear slices with cooked carrots. Everything tested great together and I cleaned my plate.

We love the ambiance, location and service plus the taste of the food. Clean and cozy. Cheers

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We had a waiter named Rene and he was really great!! Would recommend!!

Always a pleasure dining at Andrei's. Beautiful atmosphere and the service is amazing. Great food!

As someone who loves exploring new restaurants and trying different cuisines, I gave this place a shot—and it did not disappoint! The food was absolutely delicious. The drink I had was light, refreshing, and beautifully presented. The Ahi Tuna Salad was a standout, bursting with flavor and perfectly balanced. And to top it all off, the Molten Chocolate Cake was heavenly rich, gooey, and simply unforgettable. A truly delightful dining experience!

The filet mignon was delicious 😋. Would definitely come again. 😁 The carrot cake was not bad either.

I wanted to grab something close to the hotel I was staying at and tried this spot. The bartender was great!

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Delicious, healthy, classy, well priced. Can't go wrong here! Went most recently for birthday lunch and they gave us a delicious carrot cake dessert. Staff is amazing too!

It was soooooo good! We had lamb Loli pops, spring rolls, a wedge, and the scallops entree... so delicious. And Patrick our server was so good. Great spot!

Very nice upscale restaurant in Irvine! We went as part of a conference and had a private room, but the food was delicious, staff was very attentive and atmosphere was fun and lively. Highly recommend and would return when in Irvine!

Absolutely wonderful place with amazing food, friendly service, and a pleasant vibe. The back story behind this place is great. Highly recommend. The wedge salad is bliss.

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For our 2-year anniversary, I wanted to try something a little fancy and different and Andrei’s was absolutely perfect. We started with the calamari and crispy cauliflower, then moved on to the boneless short ribs and halibut for our mains. I also had a side Caesar salad that might be one of the best I’ve ever had. If you’re in the Irvine area, this place is definitely worth checking out!

Really enjoyed the lunch special, halibut fish and chips. The fish batter was light and crispy. The fries were perfectly salted and very tasty, highly recommend! Solid lemonade, friendly service, and nice open-air covered outdoor seating.

It was our first time dining there, we were pleasantly surprised. Michelin level food and service, highly recommend.

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Hidden gem. Didn't know this place was here ! Thanks Patrick for excellent service. All the food was delicious but I call out the mediterranean platter and the Eton mess !! Would highly recommend !!

Andrei’s is a great restaurant! I have been here many times over the years and have always had a good experience. Seating is comfortable and you never feel cramped or rushed. Food is always hot and quick. I am vegan and have always had wonderful options to select from. I highly recommend Andrei’s!

I try and eat at Andrei’s every time I pass through Orange County. It’s got a hip vibe, pleasant atmosphere, great service and excellent food. Prices are reasonable given all of that. I love their patio. The architecture of the building is so cool.

perfect for a relaxed evening or a casual date night. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making the whole experience feel welcoming from start to finish. The food was excellent, with a standout dish being the crispy cauliflower—perfectly seasoned and addictively good. The steak was also cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful, and surprisingly reasonably priced for the quality.

Fantastic seafood salad and great ceviche. Gluten free friendly menu and waiter was very helpful in accommodating our food sensitivities and allergies.

I wanted to try something fancy and different for my 3 year anniversary and Andrei's turned out to be exactly what I was looking for. The food and atmosphere was perfect. We had the calamari and crispy cauliflower for appetizers and the boneless short ribs and halibut for our main course. I also had a side caesar salad that was one of the best I've ever had. If you're in the Irvine area, definitely check them out.

Had an amazing dinner at Andrei's! The lamb lollipops and fish were delicious, and the overall experience was fantastic. Highly recommend!

Stopped in for a late lunch after work and we were not disappointed! The service was wonderful and our waiter had wonderful recommendations from the menu and with everything organic and grass fed farm to table I’m sure everything is good here. The gin and jam cocktail was also a great drink to relax with after a long day, Def looking forward to our next visit!

Really enjoyed dinner here. The food was fantastic, flavorful, and delicious. We sat on the outdoor patio which was nice. Highly recommend the bread appetizer, best bread I have had in a restaurant! The Tuna Poke was great as well

I was here for an executive luncheon with a real estate group. The room was great, the chicken salad was good, although I would have preferred to order from the restaurant menu as an option. Stan & JP were the servers and they were fantastic, professional and friendly.

Nina G

Andrei’s is a great restaurant! I have been here many times over the years and have always had a good experience. Seating is comfortable and you never feel cramped or rushed. Food is always hot and quick. I am vegan and have always had wonderful options to select from. I highly recommend Andrei’s!

Mark Lenox

I try and eat at Andrei’s every time I pass through Orange County. It’s got a hip vibe, pleasant atmosphere, great service and excellent food. Prices are reasonable given all of that. I love their patio. The architecture of the building is so cool.

Sahar Meshksar

perfect for a relaxed evening or a casual date night. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making the whole experience feel welcoming from start to finish. The food was excellent, with a standout dish being the crispy cauliflower—perfectly seasoned and addictively good. The steak was also cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful, and surprisingly reasonably priced for the quality.

Dilette Chiprin

Fantastic seafood salad and great ceviche. Gluten free friendly menu and waiter was very helpful in accommodating our food sensitivities and allergies.

steppz

I wanted to try something fancy and different for my 3 year anniversary and Andrei's turned out to be exactly what I was looking for. The food and atmosphere was perfect. We had the calamari and crispy cauliflower for appetizers and the boneless short ribs and halibut for our main course. I also had a side caesar salad that was one of the best I've ever had. If you're in the Irvine area, definitely check them out.

Aneesh Peethambaran

Had an amazing dinner at Andrei's! The lamb lollipops and fish were delicious, and the overall experience was fantastic. Highly recommend!

Kyle Miller

Stopped in for a late lunch after work and we were not disappointed! The service was wonderful and our waiter had wonderful recommendations from the menu and with everything organic and grass fed farm to table I’m sure everything is good here. The gin and jam cocktail was also a great drink to relax with after a long day, Def looking forward to our next visit!

Zinger Learns

Really enjoyed dinner here. The food was fantastic, flavorful, and delicious. We sat on the outdoor patio which was nice. Highly recommend the bread appetizer, best bread I have had in a restaurant! The Tuna Poke was great as well

Gabriella “Gabe” Jones

I was here for an executive luncheon with a real estate group. The room was great, the chicken salad was good, although I would have preferred to order from the restaurant menu as an option. Stan & JP were the servers and they were fantastic, professional and friendly.

There was a parking situation with the third party valet company but the staff and specifically the manager were amazing. He was calm and understanding. I appreciated the way he checked on my concern.

Great service. Nice atmosphere. Very good food. Parking is in a nearby paid garage and the restaurant validates. My son eats here often (his office is nearby). He says that parking in the garage can be challenging during lunch but we went at 6pm and did not have a problem. Possibly the garage is full of cars from adjoining office buildings during the day?

Recently had the best dining experience that we can remember having in a very long time! Our waiter Patrick was top notch. So caring and kind! Bartender Ryan made the most delicious drinks ever! Dennis the manager should be so proud of his employees. It was beyond clear that they truly enjoy their jobs and seem to be treated like family from the restaurant management/owners. We will be dining here frequently!

We held my daughters rehearsal dinner here. It is a gem of a restaurant. The service friendly, the drinks potent and the food delicious. The All American tasted like apple pie in a glass. I ordered the risotto and it was delicious. The herb bread made me want to cry, it was so delicious. A definite place to experience.

If you want to dine somewhere you’re absolutely treated like family, enjoy amazing food and drinks, and be blown away by outstanding service, then look no further. Andrei’s is the place to be. I go here quite often and honestly, I’m a little upset with myself for not writing a review sooner. But after last night, it felt like the perfect time. We were celebrating my daughter’s birthday, so we had a pretty big party. I made a reservation a week in advance, and I can honestly say it turned into a truly memorable evening. The service and quality you get at Andrei’s is hands down the best. Everyone is incredibly attentive, kind, and welcoming. Highly recommend trying: The lollipop lamb chops (a favorite!) Calamari Roasted chicken And definitely the short ribs Their food has always been consistently delicious every single time we’ve gone. We always choose to sit outside around sunset, it’s just so beautiful out there and really adds to the whole experience. I dare all of you to take my word for it and go check it out for yourselves. You won’t regret it!

Chris

Great service. Nice atmosphere. Very good food. Parking is in a nearby paid garage and the restaurant validates. My son eats here often (his office is nearby). He says that parking in the garage can be challenging during lunch but we went at 6pm and did not have a problem. Possibly the garage is full of cars from adjoining office buildings during the day?

tarek agha

There was a parking situation with the third party valet company but the staff and specifically the manager were amazing. He was calm and understanding. I appreciated the way he checked on my concern.

DP

Recently had the best dining experience that we can remember having in a very long time! Our waiter Patrick was top notch. So caring and kind! Bartender Ryan made the most delicious drinks ever! Dennis the manager should be so proud of his employees. It was beyond clear that they truly enjoy their jobs and seem to be treated like family from the restaurant management/owners. We will be dining here frequently!

Mia Hinckley

We held my daughters rehearsal dinner here. It is a gem of a restaurant. The service friendly, the drinks potent and the food delicious. The All American tasted like apple pie in a glass. I ordered the risotto and it was delicious. The herb bread made me want to cry, it was so delicious. A definite place to experience.

Roy B

For our 2-year anniversary, I wanted to try something a little fancy and different and Andrei’s was absolutely perfect. We started with the calamari and crispy cauliflower, then moved on to the boneless short ribs and halibut for our mains. I also had a side Caesar salad that might be one of the best I’ve ever had. If you’re in the Irvine area, this place is definitely worth checking out!

Lisa Fakhrai

If you want to dine somewhere you’re absolutely treated like family, enjoy amazing food and drinks, and be blown away by outstanding service, then look no further. Andrei’s is the place to be. I go here quite often and honestly, I’m a little upset with myself for not writing a review sooner. But after last night, it felt like the perfect time. We were celebrating my daughter’s birthday, so we had a pretty big party. I made a reservation a week in advance, and I can honestly say it turned into a truly memorable evening. The service and quality you get at Andrei’s is hands down the best. Everyone is incredibly attentive, kind, and welcoming. Highly recommend trying: The lollipop lamb chops (a favorite!) Calamari Roasted chicken And definitely the short ribs Their food has always been consistently delicious every single time we’ve gone. We always choose to sit outside around sunset, it’s just so beautiful out there and really adds to the whole experience. I dare all of you to take my word for it and go check it out for yourselves. You won’t regret it!

Beautiful space, friendly staff. I’d ordered the wagyu burger. Sadly it was over cooked.

I really enjoyed the ceviche, the salad had a lot of wonderful ingredients but came off a bit sweet, a bit of acid would have helped.

We came in on a Thursday evening. Parking is available in the structure. Service was very friendly and attentive. Locally sourced food, and good options for vegetarians. We shared the Market Vegetable Board, which was HUGE!!! Delicious assortment of roasted vegetables and a large slice of feta cheese. We also shared an order of Portobello mushroom fries. They were crispy and we'll seasoned, not soggy at all. We will definitely be back.

Went for a business dinner on a Monday in May. Had a reservation but there were enough open tables around. The restaurant is on the second floor, so you need to take some stairs. Not sure I saw an elevator. We started with the lamb lollipops to share, and they were pretty good, though oily. I had the roasted chicken entree and it was good - just a lot of food. Would have been good to stop halfway and pack the rest of it to bring home. Service was quick and friendly, and they kept checking on us to see how we were doing. Wasn't able to figure out the parking garage quickly while driving along Main, so ended up parking at Da Vinci Street after turning on Cartwright. Other than the parking situation, pretty good experience. Other guy had the steak. Total including tips and taxes came to around 130$, so definitely on the expensive side. Went again for a business dinner on a Friday in August. This time, I had the Andrei's Wagyu Burger and it was way too oily. The fries were good and crisp, but the burger itself was dripping in grease, and I could tell it was unhealthy, hence docked a star from the food rating. Otherwise, still a nice restaurant with good service. This time, I followed Google Maps directions to the restaurant and ended up parking in the garage and getting the validation ticket from the hostess.

Nice place. Excellent service. Pretty much every time I went to drink my iced tea it had been freshly filled. Delt with my strange ordering like it was no big deal. Quiet at lunch and valet was free at lunch. But the food just didn't do it for me. Would have been just as happy with an average restraunt chain.

Brought my 2 best girls here for a Mother's Day dinner. We had Tuna Tar Tar, and Lamb pops for starters, they each had the Salmon, while I had the steak and scallops! Great meal, good drinks and good service! The finale was the Carrot cake! Most excellent! A must visit resturant!

Vipul Singh

Went for a business dinner on a Monday in May. Had a reservation but there were enough open tables around. The restaurant is on the second floor, so you need to take some stairs. Not sure I saw an elevator. We started with the lamb lollipops to share, and they were pretty good, though oily. I had the roasted chicken entree and it was good - just a lot of food. Would have been good to stop halfway and pack the rest of it to bring home. Service was quick and friendly, and they kept checking on us to see how we were doing. Wasn't able to figure out the parking garage quickly while driving along Main, so ended up parking at Da Vinci Street after turning on Cartwright. Other than the parking situation, pretty good experience. Other guy had the steak. Total including tips and taxes came to around 130$, so definitely on the expensive side. Went again for a business dinner on a Friday in August. This time, I had the Andrei's Wagyu Burger and it was way too oily. The fries were good and crisp, but the burger itself was dripping in grease, and I could tell it was unhealthy, hence docked a star from the food rating. Otherwise, still a nice restaurant with good service. This time, I followed Google Maps directions to the restaurant and ended up parking in the garage and getting the validation ticket from the hostess.

Jen Knight

Nice place. Excellent service. Pretty much every time I went to drink my iced tea it had been freshly filled. Delt with my strange ordering like it was no big deal. Quiet at lunch and valet was free at lunch. But the food just didn't do it for me. Would have been just as happy with an average restraunt chain.

Cesar Dominguez

Brought my 2 best girls here for a Mother's Day dinner. We had Tuna Tar Tar, and Lamb pops for starters, they each had the Salmon, while I had the steak and scallops! Great meal, good drinks and good service! The finale was the Carrot cake! Most excellent! A must visit resturant!

The ambiance is really nice. Looks like a nice and relaxing dinner date spot. You can either pay for valet or park across the street and get your ticket validated. The steak was cooked exactly how I asked. I accidentally forgot to take my leftover to-go box. When I rushed back they had already cleared the table. One of the servers, Patrick, offered to prepare me something else to go even though it wasn't even his fault. I said it was ok but I really appreciated his gesture.

If you're looking for a fine dining experience, Andrei's Restaurant is the place to be. The menu is always fresh and exciting, and every dish I've had has been a delightful experience. The attention to detail is impressive, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Joaquin Rios

If you're looking for a fine dining experience, Andrei's Restaurant is the place to be. The menu is always fresh and exciting, and every dish I've had has been a delightful experience. The attention to detail is impressive, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Food was mediocre. Fish tacos were dry like the fish was cooked a while ago. Very spacious area so it didn’t seem cozy. Staff was nice. Probably won’t return. Nothing wowed us.

Mary Ann Wettler

Food was mediocre. Fish tacos were dry like the fish was cooked a while ago. Very spacious area so it didn’t seem cozy. Staff was nice. Probably won’t return. Nothing wowed us.