Best places: Bar and grills in Irvine, United States

Carefully sourced American fare comes in a chic, modern space with loungelike seating & a hip vibe.

High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.

Lively, family-friendly regional chain known for its BBQ, burgers & happy-hour deals at the bar.

Beachy gourmet burger chain also serving beer & tropical drinks in laid-back surroundings.

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

UC Irvine watering hole featuring craft brews on tap, fried appetizers & weekly comedy nights.

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

Innovative, chic Japanese eatery draws a bustling crowd with classic plates & unusual specialties.

Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

👍 The skewers were very good but the seasoning is same for everything. You have a choice between mild or spicy. The Dan Dan noodles had a strange “perfumy” smell and taste, we took a bite but couldn’t continue to eat it. I think this place is a good drinking environment while enjoying the skewers.