Gullivers Restaurant - Irvine (CA)

5 /5 Avery Johnson: Went there with my wife for a nice dinner and the place felt like a time capsule in the best way. From the dark wood interior to the silver carts rolling by with giant cuts of meat, everything had that old-school charm. The waiter came over in a crisp jacket and took his time explaining things, which I appreciated. It felt formal without being stuffy. I ordered the prime rib cooked medium rare and it came out exactly right. Juicy, flavorful, and carved right at the table. The Yorkshire pudding was soft in the middle and crisp on the edges, and the creamed spinach was better than I expected. I’m not usually big on salad but the spinning salad bowl show was a nice touch, even if the dressing leaned a little too tangy for my taste. It’s definitely not a cheap dinner, but it didn’t feel wasteful either. We left full and happy, and it felt like a special occasion even though it wasn’t one. It’s the kind of place that makes you slow down and enjoy the whole experience. I’d go back again without hesitation.

5 /5 Leiana: Iʻm from Hawaii and this was my 1st time. The service was awesome from the hostess, to the waitress to one of the managers. They were all kind and made us feel welcome. The decorations for the Christmas season were so beautiful that it made me feel like I was in a Christmas house! The prime rib was made perfectly, so soft and tasty and the au ju sauce was "ono" (delicious in Hawaiian). Even the clam chowder was tasty. We didnʻt have a reservation but they were kind enough to find us a table. Canʻt believe this place has been around for 50 yrs. Love it! Aloha!

1 /5 Elizabeth Hernandez: We dined here on New Year’s Eve with a 5:15 reservation. When we arrived, the restaurant was mostly empty with several open tables. We asked if a booth was available and were quickly told no, which was fine. However, we were then seated at a table directly in front of the kitchen. Given how many other tables were open, we politely asked if we could move. I understand how reservations, pacing, and table flow work — I’m a server myself — which is why the situation felt especially confusing. There didn’t seem to be a clear reason we couldn’t be moved, yet instead of a straightforward explanation, we were given the runaround and ultimately left where we were. What made it more uncomfortable was seeing another party later decline that same area and be accommodated without issue. To add to the disappointment, my prime rib was ordered medium and came out medium rare. Normally I would have mentioned it, but by that point the overall vibe made us hesitant to speak up. We paid, tipped, and were polite throughout, but the experience left us feeling unwelcome. Unfortunately, this was not the New Year’s Eve dinner we were hoping for, and we won’t be returning.

5 /5 technocrat49 epl: Loved the ambiance, service and food - due to the holiday season and local events (we had just seen ABTs "the Nutcracker" at Segerstrom and there were many patrons that had obviously done the same), it was very crowded, but the service staff was still attentive, food was delivered on time and it was excellent. My wife had the prime rib and I had the filet, the prices were very reasonable for the quality of the dinners and the portion size. Well definitely be going back!

5 /5 Prang Chudasring: ​The atmosphere was wonderful, especially since they were decorating for Halloween—it added a fun touch! Service was also very good. The food was mostly excellent: the prime rib and the accompanying extra-spicy radish were fresh and delicious. The only slight drawback was the salmon entrée, which was unfortunately a bit too salty.