AURA BAR & GRILL RESTAURANT
(Hilton Irvine restaurant)
Please join us in our onsite Aura Restaurant, The Aura Bar & Grill offers a casual and elegant atmosphere. Breakfast features an Express Buffet that accommodates all time frames as well as a full menu for more relaxing occasions. Lunch and Dinner menus feature American Continental items with a California Cuisine influence. Great Food, Great Service and Great Fun. Accommodation can be made for those with dietary restricitons.
Aura Bar & Grill and Room Service
(Hours of Operation)
IMPORTANT: SCTC 2025 attendees will get 10% off of Aura Restaurant & Bar with proof of registration (wristbands).
THURSDAY
BREAKFAST:
6:00am – 11:00am
LUNCH/DINNER:
12:00pm – 10:30pm
RESTAURANT BAR:
12:00pm – 12:00am
FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY
BREAKFAST:
6:30am – 12:00pm
LUNCH/DINNER:
12:00pm – 10:30pm
RESTAURANT BAR:
12:00pm – 12:00am
Note: Aura Restaurant and Bar will stay open until later depending on the demand of business
THURSDAY to SUNDAY
STARBUCKS COFFEE STAND
(by the hotel entrance)
5:00am – 12:00pm
MAD BARISTA 1989
(by Crystal Ballroom)
**Specialized Coffee**
12:00pm-10:00pm
www.madbarista1989.com
BAR INSIDE CRYSTAL BALLROOM
5:00pm-1:30am
$18 Corkage Fee for BYOD
Yuli’s Personal Recommendations
| Name | Type of Food | Address | City | Phone Number | Miles | |
| 1 | North Italia | Italian | 2957 Michelson Dr | Irvine | (949) 629-7060 | 1.6 |
| 2 | Mendocino Farms | Gourmet Soups, Salads, Sandwiches | 4175 Campus Dr | Irvine | (949) 783-2900 | 2.4 |
| 3 | Inn N Out Burger | Hamburger | 4115 Campus Dr | Irvine | (800) 786-1000 | 2.4 |
| 4 | Maggiano’s | Italian | South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St | Costa Mesa | (714) 546-9550 | 4 |
| 5 | Din Tai Fung | Modern Taiwanesse (Dumplings) | Soath Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St Ste Ste 2071 | Costa Mesa | (714) 549-3388 | 4 |
| 6 | Bacio Di Latte | Best Gelatto | Fashion Island, 133 Newport Center Dr. | Newport Beach | (949) 520-7538 | 5.2 |
| 7 | Mochinut | Mochi Donut | Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Dr Ste #A106 | Newport Beach | (949) 287-6466 | 5.2 |
| 8 | Crystal Cove Shack Shack | Hamburger | 7703 East Coast Hwy | Newport Beach | (949) 464-0100 | 7.1 |
| 9 | Zinque | French | Lido Marina Village, 3446 Via Oporto | Newport Beach | (949) 612-7259 | 7.3 |
| 10 | Skal Pizza | Pizza | Lido Marina Village, 3400 Via Oporto Suite 104 | Newport Beach | (949) 270-6100 | 7.3 |
| 11 | Rusty Pelican | Seafood | 2735 West Coast Hwy | Newport Beach | (949) 642-3431 | 7.4 |
| 12 | Bluewater Grill | Seafood | 630 Lido Park Dr | Newport Beach | (949) 675-3474 | 7.6 |
| 13 | Javier’s Restaurant | Modern Mexican | Irvine Spectrum, 536 Spectrum Center Dr | Irvine | (949) 872-2101 | 8 |
| 14 | Habana | Cuban | Irvine Spectrum, 708 Spectrum Center Dr Suite 708 | Irvine | (949) 419-0100 | 8 |
| 15 | Parakeet Cafe | Breakfast/Lunch – American (Healthy) | 7972 East Coast Hwy | Newport Beach | (949) 990-4300 | 9.9 |
| 16 | Urth Cafe | Coffee Shop | 308 N Pacific Coast Hwy | Laguna Beach | (949) 376-8888 | 13.1 |
| 17 | Larsen | American | 425 S Coast Hwy | Laguna Beach | (949) 494-1151 | 13.7 |
| 18 | The Cliff | Seafood | 577 S Coast Hwy | Laguna Beach | (949) 494-1956 | 14.3 |
RESTAURANTS NEARBY
(recommended by Hilton Irvine)
ALL AMERICAN
| Restaurant | Address | City | Contact | Approx. miles |
| Bistango | 19100 Von Karman Ave. | Irvine | 949-752-5222 | 0.8 |
| The Yard House | 1875 Newport Blvd. | Costa Mesa | 949-642-0090 | 6 |
| Claim Jumper | South Coast Plaza | Costa Mesa | 714-434-8479 | 3.2 |
| Newport Rib Company | 2196 Harbor Blvd. | Costa Mesa | 949-631-2110 | 5.8 |
| Ruby’s Diner | 3333 Bear St. | Costa Mesa | 714-662-7829 | 3.5 |
| Rainforest Café | South Coast Plaza | Costa Mesa | 714-424-9200 | 4 |
| Cheesecake Factory | Irvine Spectrum | Irvine | 949-788-9998 | 7.9 |
| Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill | South Coast Plaza | Costa Mesa | 714-979-7469 | 4 |
| Seasons | South Coast Plaza | Costa Mesa | 714-437-5252 | 4 |
THAI/JAPANESE/CHINESE/INDIAN
| Restaurant | Address | City | Contact | Approx. miles |
| Sushi Wasabi | 14460 Newport Ave. | Tustin | 714-505-3496 | 5.1 |
| Ten Asian Bistro | 18177 Von Karman Ave. | Irvine | 949-660-1010 | 0.6 |
| RA Sushi | 2401 Park Ave. | Tustin | 714-566-1700 | 3.1 |
| Benihana | 4250 Birch St. | Newport Beach | 949-955-0822 | 1.1 |
| PF Chang’s | 1145 Newport Center Dr. | Newport Beach | 949-759-9007 | 5.8 |
| Niki’s Indian Food | 2031 E. 1st. St. | Santa Ana | 714-542-2669 | 6.5 |
| Royal Khyber | 1621 W. Sunflower Ave. | Santa Ana | 714-542-2669 | 4 |
ITALIAN
| Restaurant | Address | City | Contact | Approx. miles |
| Maggiano’s Little Italy | South Coast Plaza | Costa Mesa | 714-546-9550 | 4 |
| Prego Ristorante | 18420 Von Karmen Ave. | Irvine | 949-553-1333 | 1 |
| Antonello Ristorante | 3800 South Plaza Drive | Costa Mesa | 714-751-7153 | 4 |
PIZZA
| Restaurant | Address | City | Contact | Approx. miles |
| Nick’s Pizza Ristorante | 2300 Harbor Blvd. | Costa Mesa | 949-722-7566 | 5.9 |
| BJ’S Pizza | 13130 Jamboree Rd. | Irvine | 714-665-8595 | 6.6 |
| California Pizza Kitchen | 3333 Bear St. #316 | Costa Mesa | 714-557-1279 | 1.2 |
STEAKHOUSE
| Restaurant | Address | City | Contact | Approx. miles |
| Houston’s | 2991 Michelson Dr. | Irvine | 949-833-0977 | 1.1 |
| Ruth’s Chris’ Steak House | 2961-A1 Michelson Dr. | Irvine | 949-252-8848 | 1.2 |
| Morton’s of Chicago | South Coast Village | Santa Ana | 714-444-4834 | 4.1 |
| Agora Brazilian Steakhouse | 1830 Maint St. | Irvine | 949-222-9910 | 1.1 |
| Mastro’s Steakhouse | 633 Anton Blvd. | Costa Mesa | 714-546-7405 | 2.8 |
MEXICAN
| Restaurant | Address | City | Contact | Approx. miles |
| El Torito | 18512 MacArthur Blvd. | Irvine | 949-833-8230 | 0.3 |
| El Torito Grill | 1910 Main St. | Irvine | 949-975-1220 | 0.9 |
| Acapulco’s | 1262 S. Bristol St. | Costa Mesa | 714-754-6528 | 3.8 |
| Tapas | 4253 Martingale Way | Newport Beach | 949-756-8194 | 1.1 |
SEAFOOD
| Restaurant | Address | City | Contact | Approx. miles |
| Rockin Baja Lobster | 2104 W Oceanfront | Newport Beach | 949-723-0606 | 1.1 |
| Crab Cooker | 2200 Newport Blvd. | Newport Beach | 949-673-0100 | 8.7 |
| Bluewater Grill | 2409 Park Ave. | Tustin | 714-258-3474 | 3.7 |
| Chart House | 2801 Pacific Coast Hwy. | Newport Beach | 949-548-5889 | 8 |
| Rusty Pelican | 2735 Pacific Coast Hwy. | Newport Beach | 949-642-3431 | 8.1 |
| Scotts Seafood | 3300 Bristol St. | Costa Mesa | 714-979-2400 | 3 |
FRENCH
| Restaurant | Address | City | Contact | Approx. miles |
| Pinot Provence | 686 Anton Blvd. | Costa Mesa | 714-444-5900 | 2.9 |
| Vie de France | South Coast Plaza | Costa Mesa | 714-557-1734 | 2.4 |
| Chat Noir | 655 Anton Blvd. | Costa Mesa | 714-557-6647 | 2.8 |
CAFES/DELIS
| Restaurant | Address | City | Contact | Approx. miles |
| Champagne Bakery & Café | 3333 Bear St. #151 | Costa Mesa | 714-429-1502 | 4 |
| Boudin Sourdough Bakery | 901 South Coast Dr. | Costa Mesa | 714-557-1849 | 4.1 |
| Jerry’s famous Deli | 3210 Park Center Dr. | Costa Mesa | 714-662-3354 | 3.1 |
BREWERY
| Restaurant | Address | City | Contact | Approx. miles |
| Karl Strauss Brewery | 901 S Coast Dr. #A | Costa Mesa | 714-546-2739 | 4 |
| Yard House | Triangle Square | Costa Mesa | 949-642-0090 | 6 |
| BJ’S Pizza | 13130 Jamboree Rd. | Irvine | 714-665-8595 | 6.6 |
| Gullivers | 18482 MacArthur Blvd | Irvine | 949-833-8411 | 0.4 |
| Classic Q | 4250 Martingale Way | Newport Beach | 949-261-9458 | 1.1 |
| The Auld Dubliner | 2497 Park Ave. | Tustin | 714-259-1562 | 3.7 |
BREAKFAST
| Restaurant | Address | City | Contact | Approx. miles |
| Old Vine Café | 2937 Bristol St. | Costa Mesa | 714-545-1411 | 3.2 |
| Plums Café | 369 E. 17th St. | Costa Mesa | 949-722-7586 | 7.1 |
| IHOP | 18542 MacArthur Blvd. | Irvine | 949-474-4467 | 0.3 |