While Gov. Newsom may have shutdown bars, and halted indoor operations for restaurants in 19 counties across the state, the city of Irvine has been planning to dine al fresco since May.

Here’s a list of Irvine restaurants that have already made the necessary adjustments to their dining service and are currently participating in the Irvine’s Dine Al Fresco Outdoor dining program.

Urban Plates at Crossroads

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First time sitting down at a restaurant in a few months.

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Angelina’s  Pizzeria Napoletana at Los Olivos Marketplace

Bacchus Bar and Bistro at Quail Hill Shopping Center 

Left Coast Brewing Company at Sand Canyon Plaza

Breakfast Republic at University Center

Little Onion Mexican Restaurant at Walnut Village Center

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Looking for an amazing place for brunch? 😍 . . @littleonionmex in Irvine, CA is the perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon with delicious mimosas and amazing Mexican dishes – their brunch menu features the chilaquiles as one of the main dishes and it was super delicious 🤤 their salads are all house made and all the ingredients are super fresh! . . They also have amazing tacos 🌮 PACKED with meat – my favorite was the chorizo and shrimp 🍤 yummmm . . I also have a vlog on this if y’all want to check it out – https://youtu.be/o4XLwxyeqPI . . Huge thank you to @jun___chai for capturing my Instagram pic expectation vs reality image 😂😂😂😂 . . Also special thank you to @rekovr for the super nice shades I’m wearing 😎 . . Lashes from @westcoastlashbar use code raìna . Makeup from @colourpopcosmetics use code 5raina

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THE CUT Handcrafted Burgers at Westpark Plaza

Sessions West Coast Deli at Woodbridge Village Center

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Guys night out 😂😂😂

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Lazy Dog at The Market Place

Puesto at Los Olivos Marketplace

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Dinner with the Boyz🥦🏦

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The complete list of centers hosting extended outdoor dining includes.

  • Alton Square
  • Campus Plaza
  • Crossroads
  • Harvard Place Shopping Center
  • Los Olivos Marketplace
  • Parkview Center
  • Quail Hill Shopping Center
  • Sand Canyon Plaza
  • University Center
  • Walnut Village Center
  • Westpark Plaza
  • Woodbridge Village Center

However, while restaurants are still allowing customers to “dine” alfresco in the city of Irvine, California mandates require face coverings in all public settings in which social distancing cannot be accomplished.

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