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The Goldfinch, Irvine, CA

The Goldfinch

4.6
4.6
198 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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The Goldfinch

4.6
$31 to $50
American
Irvine

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 29 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
California Cuisine and an extensive Beverage and Craft Cocktail program while focusing on only the best and freshest quality ingredients.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 379-8769
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 198 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Goldfinch offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the goat cheese stuffed artichokes, ribeye, and seafood dishes. The ambiance is inviting, featuring both indoor and outdoor seating. While there are mixed reviews on some items, many diners find it a "new favorite spot" and highly recommend returning.

198 Reviews
  1. Beverly

    Orange County

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Saturday brunch. Enjoyed well prepared food and excellent service in an upscale environment. Will return!

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  2. Meaghan

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The eggs benedict, The short stack of pancakes, and the flat iron steak was amazing. My boyfriend and I had an amazing time and highly recommend to anyone looking for a great meal and service. Celebrated our 2 year anniversary here and definitely want to come back.

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  3. Julia

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience for our party of 11 that was booked last minute. The restaurant seated us promptly and Alex provided the best service and accommodated 2 in our party with diet restrictions. Great ambience. Appetizers came out fast and our entrees came out hot. Everything was delicious! We had a great time. Thanks for your service, Alex!

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  4. Hendrik

    Las Vegas

    95 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly and attentive staff. Menu has interesting choices that should satisfy any palate. Nice cocktail menu, limited wine selection, pretty bad sparkling wine options. Ambience is contemporary, modern. Music a tad bit loud but not annoying.

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  5. Wendy

    Orange County

    82 reviews

    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time at this restaurant, and I will definitely be back! There are lots of great menu options, and an extensive cocktail/beer/wine list. The food was great and beautifully served, and the service was excellent!

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  6. Steve

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner! Everything on the menu looked great, but we made our selections with several helpful recommendations from our server Alexandre. Everything we had was just outstanding, from ube painkiller and purple rain cocktails and the goat cheese stuffed artichoke flowers appetizer to the maple glazed double pork chop and pistachio panko crusted halibut. Just a short walk from the Hyatt House; we will definitely be back next time we’re in the area. Not inexpensive nor super quiet but if you’re ok with that, you won’t be disappointed.

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  7. MaryAnne

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our 1st time at The GoldFinch and we definitely will return. The artichoke ‘flower’ appetizers were melt-in-your-mouth delicious. My husband said the prime rib was the most tender he’d ever had. And my pistachio crusted halibut was cooked to perfection. Our waiter, GG, was attentive and very friendly, but not intrusive.

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  8. Monique

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was okay. I liked the ambience and everyone was very nice. But my server got my order wrong three times. I also didn’t get two of the appetizers I ordered and then they brought me the wrong dessert but still put it on my bill. The first mess up I was like okay that’s fine. But there were too many and for the price I expect perfect service. So I won’t be coming back it just wasn’t worth it for me.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Hiroyuki

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, food and service. Strongly recommended.

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  10. Alison

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful space. Decor is okay. Food is mediocre. Service is good. If you are a foodie, I would skip this one. Artichoke dip tasted like a Costco frozen appetizer. Beet salad was tasty. Filet was poor quality and had a beefy flavor.

    1 person found this helpful

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The Goldfinch is rated 4.6 stars by 198 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Goldfinch restaurant

The Goldfinch

4.6
$31 to $50
American
Irvine

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for The Goldfinch

2000 Main St suite 200, Irvine, CA 92614-7202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gilette & Main
  • Neighbourhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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