La Cave Restaurant
1695 Irvine Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
About La Cave Restaurant - steak house in Costa Mesa, California
Eatery offers a dark & romantic setting for classic chophouse fare plus Sinatra-themed nights.
Customer Review Summary
La Cave Restaurant offers great customer service and a cozy ambiance perfect for romantic dinners. The lobster bisque and shrimp scampi received high praise, while some main dishes were hit or miss. Prices are steep, with items like boneless ribeye and filet medallions costing over $75. Reviewers noted that the atmosphere is charming, featuring low lighting and live music, enhancing the overall experience despite some minor inconveniences like wait times. While the food is generally well-prepared, some felt it wasn't exceptional enough to justify the high prices. Overall, La Cave is recommended for its ambiance and service, making it a worthwhile dining experience for special occasions.
Key Features
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Historic
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
angie san.
Great customer service. Cute restaurant. The lobster bisque is delicious! Unfortunately, the food was just okay. $87.95 for the boneless ribeye. Filet medallions for $75.95. Ice tea $5. Blue Hawaiian $14
NaJuana Lee Johnson
If ever you find yourself in the Los Angeles area, adding this restaurant to your agenda will be worth it! Let’s start with the good! Ambiance is perfect for a romantic date night. Low lighting, great live music, snag the corner booth by the stage for a perfect table to snuggle up to your love while you watch the band. The staff was friendly, attentive, and This cozy restaurant features a solo chef… yep just one for the whole restaurant, who is on display the moment you step off the elevator. It’s mesmerizing to watch him work his magic! The shrimp scampi is hands down the absolute best I’ve ever put in my mouth. Cooked to perfection and seasoned expertly, this dish will melt in your mouth. We also had the halibut and New York strip and their famous twice baked potato, clam chowder and a Cesar salad ( which actually has Blue. Cheese on it). Again everything, seasoned and cooked perfectly. Ok, now the bad, and this is a stretch. We had a reservation at 7:30 but they were so packed that we didn’t get sat until 7:45… I told you it was a stretch lol. Same goes for the ugly section. The only ugly part was that I was too full to try a dessert. This is a phenomenal can’t miss experience!
Juanita Mora
People who don't know how to enjoy a finely prepared meal cannot appreciate the dining experience you enjoy at La Cave. No restaurant can survive in this competitive dining arena for 63 years if the highest standards weren't met. If you can't enjoy a dining experience here, you have no hope. 🌺
Jenna Brown
Very nice, love this location and service. My grandparents have been going to here forever- then my parents-and now me.
Jessica Karolak
We went here last night for the first time and I was absolutely delighted to find out that there was live music! There was a man playing the guitar and singing… my favorite! We started out with the Clam Chowder and it was pretty good, no complaints. Our drinks were ok. I had the Cave margarita and Matt had the Mule. We were served complimentary cheesy bread that was pretty good but not memorable. The main dish was delicious! I had the king Crab and Matt got the Ribeye. Both were so good! I can’t wait for the left overs for lunch! They brought out an extra leg because they thought I didn’t have enough! I couldn’t finish it all, I’ll be making a king crab roll tomorrow for lunch 🤤, Matt’s ribeye will be in a breakfast burrito, living the high life! We ended with the cheesecake, with chocolate… it was good, but didn’t take like it was freshly made, tasted like it was frozen. My only complaint is that there was a table of 4 sitting between us and the musician… they were SOOO loud! They took away from the wonderful music! If you’re going to be talking obnoxiously loud with your friends, do everyone a favor and go to the side of the restaurant that’s meant for conversation.., don’t go to the side where someone is singing and trying to entertain people only to have your loud mouth drown out the singing.
Anson
Great atmosphere, gives you that old school steakhouse vibe. Also some live music. The filet wasn't bad. The NY streak strip wasn't so great though. The steak strip bites were good. Be forewarned, the prices aren't listed on the menu. The Shrimp cocktail, which was 4 large pieces were above par. But I don't think I'd come back here for the food. Ambiance and service yes.
Stephanie Muse
The best most romantic atmosphere at L Cave Steak House! Nice music, nice servants, bartender is great. Food is delicious and drinks are amazing! Dimmed red lights. Perfect for a date dinner. It’s pretty expensive, but its worth it! Menu doesn’t have prices on it. Be ready it will not be cheap, but if you want to impress your other half, thats where you should come and thats what you should spend. Quality is pricy! Enjoy!
Paul Fely
Step into the Time Machine, destination 1962. Dark atmosphere, a single table candle, smoke filled room, and Nat King Cole crooning as you enjoy your New York cut steak. No burgers here. Excellent sea food is also available. I've read some of the other reviews and let me add a little more. La Cave is not a restaurant where there are over 100 items on the menu. It is a restaurant where there are a few items prepared with excellence. No burgers, no chicken, no children's menu. Select cuts of beef and fish are what's waiting for you, and you select what you eat, not pictures in a menu. Be patient, if you were expecting fast food you came to the wrong place. The quality food you selected will not be rushed. I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience, I invite you to enjoy it as well, by not rushing and not expecting a McDonald's menu here.
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