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2991 Michelson Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
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 #11 of 358 restaurants in Irvine
  • Cuisines: American
  • Price range*: £25-49 ($41-$80)
  • Address: 2991 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
  • Phone:  (949) 833-0977
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“Always consistently good, but always crowded.”
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4 of 5 stars
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5 Aug 2008

Always consistently good, but always crowded. more

“Great service. Love their spinach dip, bbq ribs, shoestring fries, coleslaw, and thai steak & noodle salad!”
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5 of 5 stars
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4 Aug 2008

Great service. Love their spinach dip, bbq ribs, shoestring fries, coleslaw, and thai steak & noodle salad! more

“Limited menu, but always...”
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4 of 5 stars
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23 Jul 2008

Limited menu, but always good. more

“I love the ribs - they fall right off the bone!”
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5 of 5 stars
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21 Jun 2008

I love the ribs - they fall right off the bone! more

“Both my wife and I love...”
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5 of 5 stars
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8 May 2008

Both my wife and I love this place! more

“Houston's is great! Their shoestring fries are probably the best fries I've ever had. The pork ribs were amazing, as...”
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5 of 5 stars
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27 Apr 2008

Houston's is great! Their shoestring fries are probably the best fries I've ever had. The pork ribs were amazing, as was my ceasar salad (yes, an amazing salad!). It is usually pretty busy, but the food is worth the wait. more

“Love the baby back rib, shoestring French fries, and the prime rib. One little problem: the wait is always long...and...”
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4 of 5 stars
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19 Apr 2008

Love the baby back rib, shoestring frenchfries, and the prime rib. One little problem: the wait is always long...and they don't take reservation. more

“Swank restaurant cousin...”
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3 of 5 stars
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15 Apr 2008

Swank restaurant cousin of Bandera's offering American fare. Popular hotspot for the OC crowd. $$. more

“Fairly good, however I recommend Ruth Chris over Houston's”
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4 of 5 stars
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3 Apr 2008

Fairly good, however I recommend Ruth Chris over Houston's more

“not too much in the menu.. .but the spinach artichoke dip is THE BEST!!!!”
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4 of 5 stars
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3 Mar 2008

not too much in the menu.. .but the spinach artichoke dip is THE BEST!!!! more

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Houston's Address

2991 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
Tel: (949) 833-0977
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.