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Lounge  - YNK, Irvine, CA

YNK

4.6
4.6
75 Reviews
$31 to $50
Speakeasy

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
YNK, a speakeasy that guides you on a cocktail journey through various global regions, eras and fanciful interpretations of an ever changing cocktail experience, where You.Never.Know where the journey will lead you to next.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (949) 553-0100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Irvine
  • Parking details
    Self Parking will be validated up to 3 hours
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 75 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Innovative

  • Orange County

    Lively

  • South Orange County

    Innovative

  • South Orange County

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
YNK is a delightful speakeasy tucked inside the Irvine Marriott. With "amazing drinks" and "delicious food," it offers a unique, intimate experience. The mixologists are attentive, and the cocktail presentations are visually stunning. Though small, the space provides a cozy escape with changing themes and exceptional service. Reservations recommended.

75 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really lovely experience. A hidden gem in a place as sanitized as Irvine. Have been here several times in my time in OC and had to make sure to go back one last time. Great vibes and lovely bar service. These guys really know their craft.

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  2. Simon

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great service from Ben! drinks are too expensive :O

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  3. Josh

    VIP

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A charming, delightful delicious diamond among diamonds this intimate cozy gem of a restaurant  has house drinks that are smoking with presentation;

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Benjamin is amazing and a delight! The way he is able to juggle the entire speakeasy and the full bar on the outside was impressive.

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  5. shawntel

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The mixologists/ servers was extremely rude about seating especially when his next reservation wasn’t until more than an hour and 30mins out. We had reservations and ended up ordering a take and taking it to go . It was unfortunate we couldn’t get the full YNL experience

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  6. Kevin

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food so-so, great drinks, good service. Nice ambience in an otherwise sterile hotel.

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  7. Derrick

    VIP

    Phoenix

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice little gem in the Marriot hotel. Drinks were good. Did not try the food though.

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  8. Susan

    Minneapolis

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a delightful surprise! We’ve stayed at the hotel before, but didn’t know YNK existed. You feel like you’ve left the cookie cutter experience of a big hotel and entered an intimate fun bar. The food was delicious, and the drinks fantastic!

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  9. Itzi

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ben has always an smile on his face, the cocktails are amazing and the food delicious. I love this place.

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  10. Christine

    Orange County

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Such a hidden little bar in the busy Irvine Marriott. You must have a reservation since there are only maybe 20 seats. The large video screens show travel adventures which are interesting but makes this small bar very bright. Not really a speakeasy vibe. Service is great & the drinks are visually very pleasing & fun. The Smokey Old Fashioned is a real show.

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FAQs

YNK is rated 4.6 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Google Map for YNK

18000 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612-1004

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking will be validated up to 3 hours
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 553-0100
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