Concert in Irvine . . . Where to eat

[PD Girl]

I am going to a concert at the venue formerly known as Irvine Meadows and need some advice on where to eat. The concert is Saturday and I am looking for some good food and drink before the show. Preferrably in Irvine or Costa Mesa. Any advice???

[holy chow]

Luca Cafe off of Sand Canyon.

[elmomonster]

Great suggestion! And close to boot.

http://elmomonster.blogspot.com

[brekkie_fan]

Don't know your timeframe (guessing very leisurely), but just a heads up - they close between brunch and dinner on Saturdays. Reopen at 5pm.

On the bright side, their cheese and wine shop (don't think you can stay and eat) is open from 9-9 daily.

http://luccacafe.net/index.html

[soccerandlost]

My advice is to pack a great picnic dinner, get there early, and tailgate. That's what we do every time we go to Verizon and we have a blast.

[elmomonster]

What kind of food would you prefer? If you like Japanese, right across from Verizon is a place called Fukada.

And of course, there's all the chain-y places at the Irvine Spectrum.

http://elmomonster.blogspot.com

[PD Girl]

We were looking for something kind of nice, but not superfancy. I want to have good food and really good drinks. I was thinking of Onotria Wine Bar in Costa Mesa or there was a couple of places in Irvine on Zagat that sounded okay.

[JAB]

Old vine: http://www.oldvinecafe.com/

Make a reservation.

[Samantha]

Onotria is wonderful, but would be more upscale than what you are looking for. I second the rec for Old Vine. You could also go to Javier's at the Irvine Spectrum-more upscale Mexican and a great drink/cocktail menu.