Culinary Adventures Returns to Orange County with Memorable Family Dining All Summer Long
Culinary Adventures Returns to Orange County with Memorable Family Dining All Summer Long
Back by popular demand, kids are welcomed to explore new cuisines for free, share notable flavors, and savor treasured moments at 50 participating restaurants across Irvine Company Retail Properties.
IRVINE, CA (May 26, 2026) — — Irvine Company Retail Properties proudly announces the highly-anticipated return of its annual Culinary Adventures program — a seasonal celebration across Orange County’s premier open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations including Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum Center, The Market Place, and more from May 31 through August 27, 2026.
This family-favorite program provides an accessible opportunity for every palate to explore diverse global cuisines, while families can revel in screen free bonding around the table. Available Sunday - Thursday, kids eat free* with the purchase of an adult entree.
This year’s offerings are expanding, with more than 10 new eateries joining the lineup of 50 participating restaurants, including Burger Lounge, Bloomingdale’s 59th & Lex Cafe, Corner Bakery Cafe, CUCINA enoteca, DönerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, True Food Kitchen, Paul Martin’s American Grill, Rubio’s Coastal Grill, Tender Greens, The French Avenue, Veggie Grill by Next Level, and WaSa Sushi & Teppan.
With a variety of choices, parents can also utilize online resources courtesy of The Dish on The Irvine Ranch, including Kids’ Table - featuring favorite menu items and reviews hand-picked from young foodies.
Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach
- Bloomingdale’s 59th & Lex Cafe**
- CUCINA enoteca
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
- Mariposa Restaurant at Neiman Marcus
- P.F. Chang’s
- Red O Taste of Mexico
- True Food Kitchen
Irvine Spectrum Center
670 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine
- Dave & Buster’s
- Georgia’s Restaurant
- Habana
- Le Shrimp Noodle Bar
- Luna Grill
- Paul Martin’s American Grill
- Pho Saigon Pearl
- Tender Greens
- The French Avenue
- Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill**
The Market Place
2961 El Camino Real, Tustin
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
- Corner Bakery Cafe
- DönerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill
- El Pollo Loco
- EverSpring Modern Chinese
- Fresh Brothers
- Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar
- Luna Grill
- Pacific Catch
- Taco Rosa Mexico City Cuisine
- Veggie Grill by Next Level**
Neighborhood and Community Centers
Throughout Irvine, CA and Newport Beach, CA
- I Heart Pancakes — Campus Plaza
- DönerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill — Crossroads
- Fresh Brothers — Harbor View Shopping Center
- Corner Bakery Cafe — Harvard Place Shopping Center
- Fresh Brothers — Harvard Place Shopping Center
- Rubio’s Coastal Grill — Harvard Place Shopping Center
- Taco Rosa Mexico City Cuisine — Newport Hills Shopping Center
- El Pollo Loco — Oak Creek Shopping Center
- Jimmy John’s — Sand Canyon Plaza
- WaSa Sushi & Teppan — The Bluffs
- Luna Grill — University Center
- Tender Greens — University Center
- Fresh Brothers — Westcliff Plaza
- The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill — Westpark Plaza
…and more!
*Age limit varies, see participating restaurants for additional information
**Age 10 and under
For more information on Culinary Adventures, as well as shopping, dining, and entertainment across Irvine Company Retail Properties, please visit KidsEatFreeOC.com.
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About Irvine Company Retail Properties
Since opening its first neighborhood retail center in 1963, Irvine Company Retail Properties has created a renowned portfolio of retail destinations throughout coastal California featuring three distinguished regional centers – Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum Center, and The Market Place – and a diverse collection of more than 40 neighborhood and community centers. Irvine Company’s retail destinations are noted for their exceptional locations, open-air ambiance and trend-forward collection of retailers and dining experiences. For additional information, please visit IrvineCompanyRetail.com.
