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La Cave Steakhouse, Costa Mesa, CA

La Cave Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
1131 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 1,131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Steakhouse

  • South Orange County

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Cave Steakhouse offers a classic and "outstanding experience" with its retro vibe and impeccable service. Known for its perfectly cooked steaks and juicy lobster, the restaurant is a favorite for special occasions. Guests praise the "fun atmosphere" and live entertainment. While some find it pricey, many consider it "worth every penny."

1,131 Reviews
  1. Dr. David

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite retro steakhouses. Our server Cindy was awesome. Great steaks! Huge shrimps in the shrimp cocktail.

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  2. Emily

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    THIS IS OUR ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PLACE. Perfect atmosphere for a martini and steak with your sweetheart or friends! A Costa Mesa GEM!!!!!

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  3. Stuart

    Orange County

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Friday night is busy so be sure to make a reservation. The bar is inviting and filet is consistently excellent. The restaurant atmosphere, food and service attracts a group of regulars. Wine by the bottle are fairly priced. my wife and I have enjoyed La Cave many times and I’m sure you’ll enjoy dinner will enjoy it also.

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  4. Sonni

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place, they always treat me so well. one of my favorite places.

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  5. William

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated in the back or secondary dining room. It sure doesn't have the same ambiance as the main room. The food was outstanding, as we have always had here. Like everywhere anymore, the prices were much higher.

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  6. Hillary

    Orange County

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just love this place - great surf and turf ......

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  7. Andy

    Orange County

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great dinner with my family. Server was great and loved the visit to our table by owner.

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  8. Kristy

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best all time experience all the time every time !!!Best staff best food !!!We love everyone and everything about La Cave Martinis start the experience and the greatness continues on!!!

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  9. cristi

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    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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  10. Susanne

    Orange County

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    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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FAQs

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

La Cave Steakhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 1131 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Cave Steakhouse

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
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