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Quick Stats
Best Healthy
- Mother's Market Kitchen &Restaurant
Best Place to Take Your Parents
- India Cook House
- Islands Restaurant
- Taiko Japanese Resaurant
- Thai Spice
College Prowler Take
As is the case with many of the attractions near Irvine, you’re going to need a car to get to many of the fine eateries off campus. Since Orange County is a fairly spread out, wealthy area, there are always going to be restaurants ranging from fine dining to grab-and-go restaurants looking to satisfy consumers and keep attracting their money. While well-known national chains such as IHOP, Denny’s (make friends with a waitress!), and Olive Garden are student favorites, local spots like Claim Jumper are worth a visit, too. Fear not, though, because there are still many relatively cheap places close to campus, including the ever popular In-N-Out Burger. If this restaurant isn’t around your home area, trust that you’re likely to become a fan. Since UCI has a booming commuter population, it shouldn’t be hard to find a friend to mooch off of for rides when you’re in the mood to eat out. Restaurants within walking distance from campus tend to be a little a bit more understanding to the student budget, versus the more popular restaurants distributed throughout the rest of Irvine that normally cater to the upper-middle class. Overall, what the restaurants around campus lack in variety, they make up for with low prices. Students Speak Out
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UCIHJ says: University of California - Irvine 2015 Engineering  |
There are no good restaurants...
There are no good restaurants within walking distance. There is pretty good Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cuisines between Irvine and LA, but, yes, you have to drive about 30 minutes to get there.
Off-Campus Dining: April 12, 2009
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UCIJA says: University of California - Irvine 2015 Other |
There is a 24/7 Jack in the Box,...
There is a 24/7 Jack in the Box, which is a staple for everyone. There is not much to find withing walking distance, and when driving, you will find some more fast food spots and occasional restaurants. These places can feel quite far and pointless sometimes. Avoid the fast food in the business district area—the prices are higher since the usual consumer there has deep pockets, unlike college student.
Off-Campus Dining: April 09, 2009
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UCICM says: University of California - Irvine 2015 Business |
There are the usual fast food...
There are the usual fast food places, like Taco Bell, Jack in the Box, and In-N-Out, as well as a Mexican and Japanese restaurants just across the bridge from campus. As far as other places to eat in Irvine itself, I have not explored much because I love to cook at home.
Off-Campus Dining: April 05, 2009
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UCIKT says: University of California - Irvine 2015 Psychology |
The restaurants off campus aren't...
The restaurants off campus aren't very close, but there is public transportation available. The closest places to eat are mostly fast food places. I often eat at Arriba, and when I choose to go the distance, I eat at Elephant Bar.
Off-Campus Dining: April 05, 2009
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UCIDT says: University of California - Irvine 2015 Computer and Information Sciences |
Off-campus restaurants are okay....
Off-campus restaurants are okay. Right across the street from campus is a nice shopping center with In-N-Out, Jack in the Box, and a few other things. Cha For Tea is a very popular boba tea house, and there is a small Yogurtland adjacent to it. I've heard good things about Le Diplomate, a sandwich shop. For more sit-down type restaurants, you will probably need a car.
Off-Campus Dining: April 05, 2009
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FactsStudent Favorites
- Cha for Tea
- In-N-Out Burger
- Islands Restaurant
- Le Diplomate
- Yogurtland
- Z Pizza
Other Places to Check Out
- Albertacos
- Baja Fresh
- The Cheesecake Factory
- Chili's
- Del Taco
- El Torito
- Gina's Pizza
- Golden Spoon
- Mimi's Café
- Red Lobster
- Roundtable Pizza
- Sam Woo
- Taco Bell
Grocery Stores
Albertson's
3825 Alton Pkwy.
(949) 476-1922
Trader Joe's Company
4225 Campus Dr.
(949) 509-6138
Restaurant Listing
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Americanized Italian
3955 Alton Pkwy.
(949) 263-8692
www.olivegarden.com
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Rubio's Restaurants
Mexican
31 Fortune Dr.
(949) 727-9527
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Lee's Sandwiches
Sandwiches, Vietnamese
4127 Campus Dr., Irvine
(949) 509-9299
leesandwiches.com
Price: $3-$5
Hours: Daily 8 a.m.-12 a.m.
Mother's Market & Kitchen Restaurant
Healthy American
2963 Michelson Dr.
(949) 752-6667
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Yogurtland
Frozen yogurt
4187 Campus Dr.
(949) 854-4580
www.yogurt-land.com
Price: $3-$7
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.-12 a.m.
Z Pizza
Italian/American
4237 Campus Dr.
(949) 725-9000
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Taiko Japanese Restaurant
Japanese
14775 Jeffrey Rd.
(949) 559-7190
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 4:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Thai Spice
Thai
15455 Jeffrey Rd.,
(949) 857-8424
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
www.orderthaispice.com
Le Diplomate Café
Sandwiches, Vietnamese
4237 Campus Dr., Irvine
(949) 854-5161
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Denny's
American
14160 Culver Dr.
(949) 857-5500
www.dennys.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Fatburger
American
3021 Michelson Dr.
(949) 474-5060
www.fatburger.com
Price: $3-$5
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Cha for Tea Tea Bar & Restaurant
Asian, boba drinks
4187 Campus Dr., Irvine
(949) 725-0300
www.chafortea.com
Price: $4-$9
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-1 a.m.
Claim Jumper Restaurant
American, steaks
3935 Alton Pkwy.
(949) 851-5085
Price: $10-$50
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
www.claimjumper.com
India Cook House
Indian
14130 Culver Dr.
(949) 857-4858
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Islands
American
4020 Barranca Pkwy.
(949) 552-1888
www.islandsrestaurants.com
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
IHOP
Breakfast, sandwiches, salads
5301 University Dr.
(949) 786-5203
www.ihop.com
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Daily 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
In-N-Out Burger
American
4199 Campus Dr.
(949) 509-6200
www.in-n-out.com
Price: $3-$5
Hours: Daily 10:30 a.m.–1 a.m.
Did You Know?If you go to In-N-Out, you can order off-menu items like grilled cheese and fish burgers. Also, if you like your hamburgers extra messy and stuffed with veggies and sauce, order your hamburgers “animal style.”
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