Irvine, California, with a population of 277,141, is known for its vibrant community and proximity to the scenic Orange County coastline. As a city that thrives on innovation and culinary diversity, it has seen several closed-down restaurants over the years. While some establishments have shut down permanently, others have only been temporarily closed, marking the ups and downs of the local dining scene. Explore the history of Irvine’s dining landscape through this guide to its notable closures.
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Burger King – Irvine – 14474 Culver Dr A
14474 Culver Dr A
Irvine, CA 92604
Status: Closed Permanently
QDOBA Mexican Eats – Irvine – University Of California, Irvine, Ised Building, 419 E Peltason Dr
University Of California, Irvine, Ised Building, 419 E Peltason Dr
Irvine, CA 92617
Status: Closed Permanently
Pat & Oscar’s Restaurant – Irvine – 13786 Jamboree Rd
13786 Jamboree Rd
Irvine, CA 92602
Status: Closed Permanently
Elephant Bar Restaurant – Irvine – 14346 Culver Dr
14346 Culver Dr
Irvine, CA 92604
Status: Closed Permanently
Irvine Halal Meat and Silver Spoon Pakistani & Indian Cuisine – Irvine – 14805 Jeffrey Rd
14805 Jeffrey Rd
Irvine, CA 92618
Status: Closed Permanently
Pasta Pomodoro – Irvine – 5789 Alton Pkwy
5789 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92618
Status: Closed Permanently
Juice It Up! – Irvine – 6610 Irvine Center Dr
6610 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
Status: Closed Permanently
Terrace Cafe – Irvine – 18201 Von Karman Ave # 180
18201 Von Karman Ave # 180
Irvine, CA 92612
Status: Closed Permanently
Opah – Irvine – 13122 Jamboree Rd
13122 Jamboree Rd
Irvine, CA 92602
Status: Closed Permanently
Tokio Grill – Irvine – 17915 Macarthur Blvd
17915 Macarthur Blvd
Irvine, CA 92614
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Irvine – 5323 University Dr
5323 University Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
Status: Closed Permanently
Java Bakery Cafe Irvine CA – Irvine – 18100 Culver Dr
18100 Culver Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
Status: Closed Permanently
小肥羊 РIrvine Р15361 Culver Dr
15361 Culver Dr
Irvine, CA 92604
Status: Closed Permanently
Fukada 2 Go – Irvine – 6200 Scholarship
6200 Scholarship
Irvine, CA 92612
Status: Closed Permanently
Original Cuisine – Irvine – 5414 Walnut Ave A
5414 Walnut Ave A
Irvine, CA 92604
Status: Closed Permanently
Oz Grill – Irvine – 15333 Culver Dr
15333 Culver Dr
Irvine, CA 92604
Status: Closed Permanently
Jamboree Kitchen Restaurant – Irvine – 2626 Dupont Dr
2626 Dupont Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
Status: Closed Permanently
Ono Deli – Irvine – 18218 E Mcdurmott
18218 E Mcdurmott
Irvine, CA 92614
Status: Closed Permanently
Juice It Up! – Irvine – 14031 Jeffrey Rd
14031 Jeffrey Rd
Irvine, CA 92620
Status: Closed Permanently
Coast Fish Company – Irvine – 8543 Irvine Center Dr
8543 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
Status: Closed Permanently
Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Irvine – 1566 Alton Pkwy
1566 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92618
Status: Closed Permanently
SUBWAY®Restaurants РIrvine Р14435 Culver Dr
14435 Culver Dr
Irvine, CA 92604
Status: Closed Permanently
Roll-em-up Taquitos – Irvine – 509 Spectrum Center Dr
509 Spectrum Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
Status: Closed Permanently
Specialty’s Caf√© & Bakery – Irvine – 2010 Main St
2010 Main St
Irvine, CA 92614
Status: Closed Permanently
Corner Cafe – Irvine – 23 Pasteur
23 Pasteur
Irvine, CA 92618
Status: Closed Permanently
Myung In Dumpling – Irvine – 4800 Irvine Blvd
4800 Irvine Blvd
Irvine, CA 92620
Status: Closed Permanently
Gourmet Burgers Halal – Irvine – 2222 Michelson Dr
2222 Michelson Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
Status: Closed Permanently
Jack Shrimp – Irvine – 3041 Michelson Dr
3041 Michelson Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
Status: Closed Permanently
Rubio’s – Irvine – 31 Spectrum Center Dr
31 Spectrum Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
Status: Closed Permanently
Grillers HQ – Irvine – 15791 Rockfield Blvd Unit D
15791 Rockfield Blvd Unit D
Irvine, CA 92618
Status: Closed Permanently
Yard House – Irvine – 2681 Kelvin Ave
2681 Kelvin Ave
Irvine, CA 92614
Status: Closed Permanently
TLT Food Restaurant – Irvine – 705 Spectrum Center Dr
705 Spectrum Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
Status: Closed Permanently
Twisted Noodles – Irvine – 17923 Macarthur Blvd
17923 Macarthur Blvd
Irvine, CA 92614
Status: Closed Permanently
It’s Just Wings – Irvine – 3745 Alton Pkwy
3745 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92606
Status: Closed Permanently
Pizza Hut – Irvine – 14431 Culver Dr
14431 Culver Dr
Irvine, CA 92604
Status: Closed Permanently
Gourmet Burgers Halal – Irvine – 2222 Michelson Dr
2222 Michelson Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
Status: Closed Permanently
Jack Shrimp – Irvine – 3041 Michelson Dr
3041 Michelson Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
Status: Closed Permanently
Rubio’s – Irvine – 31 Spectrum Center Dr
31 Spectrum Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
Status: Closed Permanently
Grillers HQ – Irvine – 15791 Rockfield Blvd Unit D
15791 Rockfield Blvd Unit D
Irvine, CA 92618
Status: Closed Permanently
Yard House – Irvine – 2681 Kelvin Ave
2681 Kelvin Ave
Irvine, CA 92614
Status: Closed Permanently
TLT Food Restaurant – Irvine – 705 Spectrum Center Dr
705 Spectrum Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
Status: Closed Permanently
Twisted Noodles – Irvine – 17923 Macarthur Blvd
17923 Macarthur Blvd
Irvine, CA 92614
Status: Closed Permanently
It’s Just Wings – Irvine – 3745 Alton Pkwy
3745 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92606
Status: Closed Permanently
Pizza Hut – Irvine – 14431 Culver Dr
14431 Culver Dr
Irvine, CA 92604
Status: Closed Permanently
Daphne’s California Greek – Irvine – 5643 Alton Pkwy
5643 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92618
Status: Closed Permanently
Resident Taco – Irvine – 527 Spectrum Center Dr
527 Spectrum Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
Status: Closed Permanently
El Pollo Loco – Irvine – 6424 Irvine Blvd
6424 Irvine Blvd
Irvine, CA 92620
Status: Closed Permanently
Kingfu Master 一家小店 РIrvine Р2646 Dupont Dr Suite 68
2646 Dupont Dr Suite 68
Irvine, CA 92612
Status: Closed Permanently
Gen Grill – Irvine – 4143 Campus Dr
4143 Campus Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
Status: Closed Permanently
Flame Broiler – Irvine – 15358 Alton Pkwy
15358 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92618
Status: Closed Permanently