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Benny & Mary's, Irvine, CA

Benny & Mary's

4.5
4.5
423 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Please join our restaurant, the home of Benny and Mary, world travelers with diverse menu items, and acquired decor. Featuring eccentric cuisine and craft cocktails, (including a wide selection of spirits and wine) served in our various spaces from our full-service bar and cocktail area to our picturesque Library featuring our bookcase and high ceiling chandeliers. We are hosting a party every lunch and dinner, and you're invited!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, International, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet

Experiences

  • St. Patrick's Day Cocktails

    Mar 17, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
    BROWN BUTTER CINNAMON IRISH COFFEE Coffee, Demerara Syrup, Heavy Cream, Nutmeg, Fat Washed Brown Butter and Cinnamon Slane Irish Whiskey SHAMROCK GREEN JUICE Hoja Santa Syrup, Green Apple Juice, Lime Juice, and Limavady Irish Whiskey YOUR LUCKY CHARM Jameson Irish Whiskey, Absinthe, Licor 43, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Orgeat, Mint Leaves, Sprite

What 423 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benny & Mary's offers a "beautiful ambiance" reminiscent of "fancy Vegas or NYC" with "excellent food and service." Diners rave about the "grilled cheese dumplings and tomato bisque," the "creative takes" on classic dishes, and "attentive servers" like Kevin and Whitney. It's the "perfect spot for a special occasion" or "date night."

423 Reviews
  1. Ron VIP

    Orange County21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Courteous staff and helpful with suggestions. Atmosphere is very nice. Only issue for me was the burger I ordered was well well done.

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  2. Katniss

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made dinner reservations for early Sunday afternoon. The restaurant was not busy at all. The ambiance and decor is chic/modern beautiful. Our party arrived at 4, had some HH drinks and bites at the bar what was pretty filling. The pork belly, fries and flat bread were all tasty. Our server Victoria was fabulous. She took great care of our party and showed us a few of the hidden gems this restaurant has for private parties. We ordered the garlic shrimp, yum yum shrimp, goat cheese and mushroom pancheta, poke, Mexican salad and sea bass to share since we were full from HH. All tasty no complaints. Will come back for brunch or to try the steaks on the menu.

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  3. Neda

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Celebration Done Right! From start to finish, this place exceeded expectations! The ambiance was stylish yet cozy, the service was outstanding, and the food—absolutely incredible. Our waitress,Sam, was friendly, attentive, and gave spot-on recommendations. I have some dietary restrictions, and they went above and beyond to adjust dishes without sacrificing flavor—a rare and much-appreciated touch! The Snake Oil cocktail was perfectly balanced, the bulgogi on a Boa bun and beef tartare on bone marrow were rich and flavorful, and the burgers were juicy and cooked to perfection. Just when we thought we couldn’t eat more, the Bananas Foster arrived—and it was next-level delicious. This place nails every detail—food, service, and atmosphere. Already excited to come back!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    When you walk in, you’ll immediately notice the beautiful peacock greens and dark floral velvety patterns. The ambience was cute, but what threw me off was the amount of fruit flies/gnats that kept swirling around our table during dining. The food itself was pretty tasty, but the stars of the show were the drinks. For service, we sat down at 1:20 and we were waiting to order food with our server about 20 min later! It didn’t seem that packed when we were there, but I guess there were maybe other patrons on the other side of the restaurant. I’m going to have to return for the lunch/dinner menu because they were only serving brunch at 1:30pm.

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  5. William VIP

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service beyond expectations and the food was great as well!!!’

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  6. john VIP

    Orange County25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The evening was wonderful. The food, service and ambiance was great, however, the noise level was annoying. Difficult to hear a conversation with my guests.🤫

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  7. Allison

    Orange County10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Finally made it to this place for OCRW lunch special! They didn't give you options so it's just their set menu but if you live Caesar salad, salmon & cheesecake, you will truly enjoy this menu! Parking in their private lots so grab your validation. The inside is quite unique with a warm vibe. Our waitress was attentive and great. Each course came out in the right time and it was delicious!! Salad was crispy and fresh. Salmon was cooked great! Dessert wasn't overly sweet. I want to come back & try more items for sure!

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  8. ChrisM VIP

    Orange County11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for OC Restaurant week, but didn't know they don't do lunch on weekends, only brunch. ( Made reservations before restaurant has OC restaurant reservations up). We stayed and tried Benny's benedict, chicken & waffles, and Calif burrito. All of them were good, especially the benedict where they cooked the ham (very tasty). Parking was in front and free ( only weekends), so that's a bonus. Music is too loud and too clubby for the daytime crowd, especially if it's supposed to be a classy, "library"/ private club look. One side of the room has this look, and the other side have booths and bar by it. Overall, very good.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we had an absolutely fabulous time. The food was good and the atmosphere was great. We’ll definitely come back.

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  10. Patricia VIP

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely dining experience for a date night. The cocktails and all the food, including dessert were amazing! I’m still thinking about the food! Service was great as well. We’re definitely coming back!

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FAQs

Benny & Mary's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 439-1733.

Benny & Mary's is rated 4.5 stars by 423 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 32 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Benny & Mary's

18420 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612-1509

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, International, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
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