Irvine's top 4 New American spots

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Looking for a yummy New American meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top spots specializing in that cuisine around Irvine, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list. Read on for a rundown.

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1. Twenty Eight

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First on the list is Twenty Eight. Located at 19530 Jamboree Road in the Business District, the whiskey bar and venues/event space is also the highest-rated New American restaurant in Irvine, boasting four stars out of 460 reviews on Yelp.

2. Burnt Crumbs

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Next up is the Irvine Health and Science Complex's Burnt Crumbs, at 8549 Irvine Center Drive. With 4.5 stars out of 670 reviews on Yelp, the New American spot, which offers sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Stand

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Oak Creek's member of The Stand chain, at 5633 Alton Parkway, Building 200, is another top choice. Yelpers give the New American spot, which offers burgers and more, 4.5 stars out of 662 reviews.

4. Veggie Grill

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Last but not least is an outpost of the Veggie Grill chain. The vegetarian, vegan and New American spot in the Irvine Health and Science Complex is another high-traffic go-to, with four stars out of 1,074 Yelp reviews. Head over to 732 Spectrum Center to see for yourself.

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