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Houston's

2991 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 833-0977
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Ranked #4 of 365 restaurants in Irvine
Price range: €32 - €62
Cuisines: American
Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Laguna Beach, California
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79 reviews 79 reviews
56 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013 via mobile

We have been coming here for business lunches for a couple of years on a regular basis. Unfortunately the food preparation, presentation and especially the service at the bar have been in continuing decline with the exception of a very professional blonde barkeeper who has been there for a while. The rim of the plates are not wiped clean anymore... More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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416 reviews 416 reviews
198 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 138 cities Reviews in 138 cities
390 helpful votes 390 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

This was our first experience at Houston's. We were looking for the best prime rib in town, and we phoned to reserve a table on a Friday night. The earliest reservation we could get was 9 pm because the restaurant was so popular. There was no problem finding a parking space. We were seated in about 5 minutes at a... More

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Irvine, California
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63 reviews 63 reviews
53 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

One of our favorite restaurants in Orange County. The Thai Steak and Noodle Salad is our favorite dish. The staff here are very polished...very professional and courteous. I do not think you can get a bad meal here or at any of their sister restaurants Gulfstream, R&D Kitchen and Banderas....all part of the Hillstone Restaurant Group. French Dip, hamburgers and... More

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Santa Ana, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

I've been going to Houstons for quite a bit now. The food was usually very good but lately be hit or miss though. They have recently changed the menu again. My experiance with menu changes is usually in the negative. Food quality while used to be quite good and fallen a bit. Ribs can be overcooked. Steaks not as good.... More

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Irvine, California
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

We always enjoy Houston's for dinner. The service is excellent and the food is exceptional. We love the ribs. The filet is also very good and they serve Sushi, though we've not tried the Sushi. Their French Dip is also excellent. They recently made some changes to the menu we were thrilled about: they no longer have the baked beans... More

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San Clemente, California
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46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

I have been here a lot over the years. I love the French Dip. It is expensive but I eat it maybe once every three months. I also love the smoked salmon appetizer. The atmosphere and the service are both very good. They have daily soup specials that I like. The prime rib, rib eye steak, and filet are also... More

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Fountain Valley, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

Houston's is consistently excellent! They change/vary the menu periodically, always have great meats, a variety of vegetable choices, fabulous salads, perfect fish and the friendliest staff around. Also, not stuffy, I.e. "Snappy Casual" is fine, but if you wish to dress, you're not out of place. Maybe a little noisy for a serious business meeting, and not geared for little... More

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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

This is hands down in this price range my favorite restaurant. Lunch,Dinner doesn't matter the menu is the same for both. The great thing about this is let's say you don't want to eat the Hawaiian Steak which is to die for you can have a wonderful Beef Dip both make my mouth water just thinking about them. They also... More

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Chino Hills, California
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

You can always expect a perfect meal, cooked to your exact tastes. The specialize in American fare, and also serve a variety of sushi. Great for business lunch, a romantic dinner, or add the kids with no issues. The servers are all well versed, very patient and informative. They have a bar, but not the typical noisy environment. Have been... More

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Gardnerville, Nevada
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

I absolutely love this place. They serve hearty American fare at reasonable prices for what you receive. The bar is always busy and expect to wait if you do not have dinner reservations. What is also nice is the no hat or cell phone rule. It is sad in this day in age but you do need to be explicit... More

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