32 Best Bars in Costa Mesa

“Love it here! Music is always on point m! 😍“

“We had a wonderful experience at P10neer. The cocktail program is impressive—the twists on the classic Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, and Espresso Martini were all hits. Service was attentive and warm throughout the night. It does get quite loud inside once it gets busy, so next time we’ll definitely try to reserve the lounge seating for a cozy setup.“

“Getting rid of the pictures for beers margaritas is ridiculous. We come here with a big group every Friday to listen to Music eat dinner drink a lot of alcohol and sometimes on Sunday afternoon. If you don’t bring back the pictures, we may not come back FYI.“

“i've been a big fan of yardhouse happy hour since i started going to it back in 2021 in Long beach. now that i dont frequent the one in LB, this costa mesa location is the closest. the happy hour here is probably my #1, great selection choices, and overall, great beer selection too. highly recommend the chicken tenders, pizzas, and poke nachos!“

“This place is a hidden gem! The food will exceed your expectations. The only improvement I would love to see is beers on tap.“

“Hit the mark, prices ok, 24/7 Willy Wonka on TV👍“

“Discovered this spot while grabbing a bite between client meetings in Huntington Beach — a colleague had mentioned it and I'm glad I checked it out. The Guild Club James has a great vibe, nice cocktail program, and a kitchen that clearly takes the food seriously. It's a solid option for a more casual but still elevated dining experience in the Huntington Beach area. I've started recommending it to clients relocating to the HB corridor who are looking for neighborhood spots with personality. The crowd skews young and energetic which gives the space a great energy. Will be back and will definitely bring clients.“

“Perfect place to hang and catch up“

“We were in town, visiting family members. It turned into a full-blown nightmare for my son and I. To erase the negativity, our hotel clerk recommended this jewel of a bar across street...from the moment we stepped into this place, it turned into an awesome experience and made our last night in town, fun and relaxing. Pool, music, people...genuine. The lovely, energetic and experienced bartender, was absolutely on-top of ensuring not just us, but that all the clients, were taken care of. If you want to distress and wipe off the negativity, this is the place to be!“

“This is a good place to bring someone who is new to the area. I feel that if you live near this restaurant, as I do, that there are other places that are better for tacos, honestly. That being said, their presentation and food is very good,“

“The staff was very kind and attentive to customers. They had a great beer selection and some cocktails that were fun to try. I got 2 flights and sampled several options. All tasted great. Best beer on tap, best Japanese beer in Orange county.“

“10/10 would watch ANY LIVE SPORTS EVENT here again! 🏀 Austin and Gina were absolutely superstars, they deserve an MVP award for handling so many people and being super friendly and customer service orientated! This was my first time in a sports bar in a longggg time and they made our group of 3 felt so at home as if we were regulars. The environment is that of welcoming with people cheering, shouting, talking, laughter all around. The service was quick and the specials were really budget friendly and bang for your buck! Thanks again for the great experience! Glad we got to saw the historic Knicks run at your establishment 🙏“

“Service was top notch -extremely nice and informative on menu. Food was ridiculous good I recommend the grapefruit salad with chicken“

“Love the atmosphere, everyone that walks in just wants to have a drink, a good time and make friends... Best little dive bar in Costa Mesa and Penny is the coolest bar tender :-)“

“I don't think they serve food but the drinks are stellar! The Boulevard is a great local spot with a range of options from crafty fresh squeezed cocktails, top shelf shots or white claw... and everything else - they have it all. The pool table in the back is nice, there are large TVs and great tunes playing. They also have cozy interior booths for date night lol.

The service is the best - friendly and quick. The drinks are moderately priced normally a good deal but I also suggest going during happy hour from 5-7pm. They have fun decorating for Halloween and the holidays too which adds to the vibe. I definitely recommend stopping by The Boulevard for an adult beverage with atmosphere.“

“Okay, OC, buckle up — if bars could slide into your DMs, blow you a kiss, and then mix you a drink that makes your knees weak, Kitsch Bar in Costa Mesa would be the smooth operator doing exactly that.
I sashayed in thinking “just one drink” and left feeling like the entire lounge had been personally trying to court me all night. That brand-new walk-around bar? It’s straight-up seductive architecture — you literally circle the flirtation while the low red lights kiss everything in sight, the plush booths give you a warm hug, and the disco ball throws sparkly little winks like it’s in on the game. TVs for the sports, weekend entertainment that keeps the vibe bouncing (karaoke nights, house beats, throwback hip-hop), and a whole atmosphere that screams “stay a while… or forever, we’re not picky.”
Major shoutout to the absolute rockstar behind the bar (didn’t catch your name, gorgeous, but if you’re the one pouring with that effortless charm and trouble-making smile, this review is blowing you a kiss). This legend built my cocktail like it was a flirty love note — perfectly balanced, dangerously delicious, and just spicy enough to keep the conversation interesting. Happy hour 6-8pm with $6 wells and $5 beers? I felt like I was being spoiled rotten on a first-date budget. Service was white-glove quick, zero attitude, all playful banter that had me giggling into my glass and ordering round two before I could even pretend to play hard to get.
In a world of boring lounges that ghost you after the first sip, Kitsch Bar is serving full rom-com main-character energy with a wink, a stir, and pours that flirt right back. No pretentious nonsense, just pure, delicious mischief wrapped in velvet vibes and good times until 2am.
10/10. I’m already counting down to my next rendezvous — probably tonight. Bring your best flirty energy, your favorite smirk, and zero plans after midnight. This spot doesn’t just reciprocate… it escalates. 😏🍸
(Pro tip: Slide in during happy hour, grab a stool at that magical walk-around bar, and let the night do its thing. You’re welcome in advance.)“

“Delicious Italian cuisine! Stylish interior of the Restaurant!“

“Food was delicious champagne was nice we also enjoyed the music“

“Amazing food and atmosphere. We sat at the bar and have to give our bartender/waiter Jake a huge shout out. He was the best! Definitely going back again.“

“It was chill, not too crowded, great music. I didnt eat anything, just came for the music.“

“This little spot is so cool! Visiting from out of town happy to discover this awesome little place. Small but sexy. Vintage almost steampunk style decor.
Grab a craft cocktail and hang out in the carrage. You might have to wait online to get in but it's worth it. Did you get there early you'll have better chances of getting in and getting a good spot to post up. The DJ plays awesome tunes guaranteed to get your body moving. You think it would be stuffing for such a small place but it's not at all. Come check it out.“

“Great work by this group, every year! Fun stuff!“

“Happy hour before OC Fight Night!“

“We stayed at the Hilton in Costa Mesa and had coupons for complimentary Continental breakfast 2 mornings. The first morning we upgraded to hot buffet breakfast that included scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, oatmeal. The eggs were powered, the sausage tasted like cardboard and bacon was so-so. The oatmeal was homemade and was good! This breakfast cost $18.00 + tax. The second morning we ordered off the menu and was better choices getting fresh cooked food. My wife had omelet with hash browns and toast and I had eggs Benedict with hashbrowns and tomato slice and coffee. We both enjoyed these menu options!“

“this is one of my go-to spots whenever i want to play some billiards with friends. we normally come on wednesdays around 5-6PM and although tables could be busy, most open up fairly quick closer to 7. after that, the place gets fairly packed and the vibes are great. bartenders are also great and make some good drinks“

“Great Chips & Salsa! Chilaquiles are THE BEST EVER! Portions are huge! Great margaritas! The staff is THEE BEST! Highly recommending casa for dining in or catering your next event! The fiesta packs will feed a small village! Great for parties or get togethers when you just don’t feel Like cooking!“

“My brother and his family came into town for his birthday. We took him to Social for his birthday dinner. The atmosphere was fun and lively! The poor server was the only server on the floor that Saturday night because of a sick call. He was swamped and I’m sure stressed out but you couldn’t tell! He made sure the bussers and hostess checked on us throughout the evening to refill drinks, bring out food, and boxes. It really showed the teamwork between all employees that night. The teamwork alone was impressive to me! The Nutella Espresso Martini was soooo good!!! The food was amazing! As busy as our poor server was he still managed to bring out cake with a candle and sing happy birthday to my brother! I definitely plan on going back to Social!“

“Great place to watch the games good food“

“Had the mushroom burger with fries, it was the best burger I’ve had in a while. The service was great! The music wasn’t for me but wasn’t too loud. I will definitely visit Fireside restaurants again and will tell my friends.“

“LOVE the GOAT‼️♥️ 1st place I headed on my last day to begin my RETIREMENT‼️ Life is good‼️😃“

“We went for Sunday brunch and it did not disappoint. Our server Roberto was super kind and always made sure to check in on us. The food was good for a brunch buffet. They had freshly made tortillas for the taco bar and the made to order omelette at the omelette bar was delicious! The complimentary pancakes were also super yummy! The servers were always walking around to be sure the bottomless mimosas were being refilled. Super great experience and we'll definitely be back.“