Twenty Eight Restaurant and Bar -Food CA (Near Irvine)

Rebecca Currin Upscale restaurant with excellent service and atmosphere. Loved the appetizers and dessert the most. The souffle was the absolute best. People dress up but I saw some in semi regular clothes so no worries as long as youre not scuffed up, I reckon. This IS the kind of place where they put the napkin in your lap for you.

Evan Went there for dinner and had a great experience. We made the reservation a few weeks in advance and sat inside. Really broad range of menu items and would highly recommend any of the items tossed in the cheese wheel. Very nice drink and appetizer selection as well.

Justin K Great service. Atmosphere is lively. It was completely packed by the time we left at 8pm. Reservation is recommended. Even the bar seats were filled - so it may be hard for a walk-in. The portion size was in the smaller end. We ordered about 2 appetizers, 2 smaller, 2 veggies and 2 platters. The whole chicken did the job of filling us up - could have had more spices. It was a little bland. However, the other smaller dishes were great.

Christopher Rocca Any great dining experience is a reflection of the staff and then the food. If you’re coming here for dinner, ask for Job. He was professional, pleasant, friendly, and intimately familiar with the menu. We started with the clam chowder, lobster and shrimp taquitos and warm crab dip. The chowder was packed full of clams and absolutely fabulous. Similarly, the lobster and shrimp taquitos are an absolute must have. They were simply out of this world. For my main course, I had the Seared Hokkaido Sea Scallops, again exceeding all expectations and falling into the excellent category. I paired my scallops with the 2023 Kettmeir Pinot Grigio based on Job’s recommendations, which was an excellent choice. My wife elected to have the lavender paradise zero proof cocktail, which she found refreshing. We wrapped up the meal with the warm butter cake topped with vanilla ice cream and complimented with berries. What could be bad it was a winner. I would highly recommend if you’re in town and have the time to come here for dinner. All of the staff was fantastic but our waiter Job definitely was a stand out. The food was exceptional, and I don’t think that you will be disappointed. Lastly, we had a table overlooking the Queen Mary, but the restaurant affords panoramic views that include the city. These views would be difficult to match at other restaurant in Long Beach.

Suan Yeo Came for a Sat night dinner with a group of 8. Menu has something for everyone, including kids. Loved the truffle pasta, the brie bread, and the quail. Truffle pizza for kids was a hit, and the almond chocolate dessert is a must try. Extensive wine menu with knowledgeable sommelier. Reservations and a big wallet needed.

Melissa Eisner Everyone raves about Zuni Cafe, and while it hit many high notes for me, there were one or two niggles that kept me from giving 5 stars. Obviously the star of the show was the roast chicken and salad, and it’s way more than two of us could eat. Great flavor and crispy skin, hit loads of high notes. We also got the little gems salad and the dressing was tangy and creamy, with the hazelnuts it was super balanced. Nice selection of wines by the glass. The cons? Our table was right on the window which meant we were super cold as there isn’t much insulation. And then because of being right on the window we were also directly facing another table that was almost on top of us. No real privacy. All around a great meal but would definitely find different seats next time.