La Cave Steakhouse

4.7

1123 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Delicious, juicy grilled steaks, Australian Cold Water Lobster, Giant Crab Legs dipped in butter, Fresh Halibut and Swordfish await you at this hip 1960’s retro underground steakhouse. Voted a top 10 privately owned steakhouse in Southern California by Channel 9 “On The Town”!

Best martini’s in the OC according to OC Weekly and a great drink and fine wine selection are available for you! The late evening provides dancing and lounging in the famous Underground Lounge. Do not miss a 62-year piece of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa History! We specialize in small parties and groups. Walk-ins always welcome. Visit our website at www.lacaverestaurant.com

Gratuity is included on all parties of 6 or more!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 646-7944
Website
http://www.lacaverestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Roberto Orozco
Private party facilities
Please email LaCaveRestaurant@gmail.com for any private inquiries.

Location
1695 Irvine Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Cross street
East 17th St.
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
La Cave features live entertainment Friday's and Saturday's from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Comedy Nights once a month on Thursday. For more information please visit our website at lacaverestaurant.com.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

9 oz. Filet Mignon$51.95
Medallions of Filet$51.95
11 oz. New York Strip$51.95
16 oz. Boneless Ribeye$63.95
24 oz. Porterhouse$76.95
Prime Rib (Saturday Only)$63.95
Halibut$45.95
Swordfish$41.95
Shrimp Dinner (Six)$41.95
Alaskan King Crab Legs$131.95
Australian Lobster Tail$91.95
Teriyaki Chicken Breast$37.95
Add a 1/2 Lobster, 1/2 Crab Legs, or 1/2 Shrimp

What 1,123 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Steakhouse
South Orange County
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Cave Steakhouse is a cherished local gem renowned for its "outstanding" service and food. Guests love its "charming basement location" and "vibey" atmosphere with live music. Perfect for celebrations, the steaks are cooked to perfection, and the cocktails are a highlight. A true retro dining experience!

1,123 Reviews

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cristi
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was as expected: very good. Between us, we had the ribeye, the filet and shrimp scampi. Even though the tables are very close together, it still felt like an intimate setting given the dividers between the seats. We arrived a little early and ordered drinks at the bar. I asked for a vanilla lemon drop drink and the bartender had never heard of one before but took that as a challenge to make. He didn’t look it up, he just made it like it sounded and it was on point. One of the best I’ve had. Well done on your bartenders part.
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Susanne
Orange County
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This was an interesting experience but I don’t think I’d return. Food and service were adequate although expensive for a crowded steakhouse, with a very limited menu. I think that if it hadn’t been so loud that a conversation wasn’t possible, I would have felt more relaxed as the atmosphere was pretty frantic.
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DMDM
Orange County
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always great to visit ! Ambience, food and service - it’s a classic !
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Peter
Orange County
54 reviews
vip
4.0
54 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great Food, Great Drinks, Great Service, & Great Ambience.
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Erin
Omaha
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love La Cave! The food is always delicious, the atmosphere is unique and the service is great.
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Chrissy
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were there in a Thursday and there was a corporate event taking place. Not the restaurants fault but it was loud. Service and food both excellent! Will be coming back for special occasions!
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Kerri
Los Angeles
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can’t say enough about one of my favorite restaurants in Orange County. You start by taking the elevator downstairs for the door is open to a dark welcoming, beautiful restaurant. It’s like taking a step back in time. If you’re lucky enough to cozy up with your loved one in a leather booth and share a bottle of wine….It’s a good day. The shrimp scampi is probably my favorite in the entire world. It’s addicting and be sure to use the garlic cheese bread to soak up every last morsel of juice. The staff has all been there a while and very friendly and welcoming. This is a great place for a date night. This is a great place to have an incredible cozy dinner. Always treated well. Always love checking in here.
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BRIAN
Palm Springs
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great service- great musician too. Value also good. Had lot of fun and Will go back for sure. On the needs improvement side - Appetizers very limited choices - and what’s deal with not putting prices on menu. Shouldn’t have to guess or be secret / all restaurants have that courtesy.
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Jeff
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an incredible dinner at La Cave. The service was very attentive and continuous support from many people. The food was among the best in all of OC’s well known steak houses. Prime rib and lobster was simply outstanding!!!
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Trisha
Orange County
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Horrible as the owner was very rude. We had a reservation as well as requested and reserved the table where we always sit. The owner said they do not reserve tables and tried to sit us somewhere else and then had the nerve to tell us it was reserved for someone else. We have been going there for years and have never seen her so for this to happen is ridiculous. We ended walking out and she could have cared less. Her attitude will drive people away as we will never go back
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FAQs

La Cave Steakhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 646-7944.

La Cave Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 1123 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1695 Irvine Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Additional information

Cross street
East 17th St.
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Roberto Orozco
Entertainment
La Cave features live entertainment Friday's and Saturday's from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Comedy Nights once a month on Thursday. For more information please visit our website at lacaverestaurant.com.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lacaverestaurant.com/
Phone number
(949) 646-7944
Private party facilities
Please email LaCaveRestaurant@gmail.com for any private inquiries.

La Cave Steakhouse

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Halibut

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Cocktail

Menu

Appetizers

New York Strip Bites$33.95

Shrimp Scampi$28.95

Shrimp Cocktail$26.95

Sauteed Mushrooms$17.95

Dinners

9 oz. Filet Mignon$51.95

Medallions of Filet$51.95

11 oz. New York Strip$51.95

16 oz. Boneless Ribeye$63.95

24 oz. Porterhouse$76.95

Prime Rib (Saturday Only)$63.95

Halibut$45.95

Swordfish$41.95

Shrimp Dinner (Six)$41.95

Alaskan King Crab Legs$131.95

Australian Lobster Tail$91.95

Teriyaki Chicken Breast$37.95

Add a 1/2 Lobster, 1/2 Crab Legs, or 1/2 Shrimp

What 1,123 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

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