35 Best Bars in Costa Mesa

“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.“

“Great speakeasy with amazing cocktails and friendly staff. Love this place never disappoints and great for dates.“

“*Ladies, read this* I pass this place all the time and decided to give it a try one night with friends. It's got an up beat vibe, good music, friendly people and some typical sports bar stuff. Pool, darts, other games, so its got somethijg for everyone. The drinks are really great and the bar staff are even better! I will try to post the video I took of one of the male bartenders. He's handsome, super happy and friendly, and really fun to watch make drinks!! Stop by to watch football, it's an Eagles bar, play some games, have a great drink, do a little dancing, watch live bands, or just go watch the bartender do his thing! No matter why you go, it will be a fun time!“

“Perfect place to hang and catch up“

“Oysters are always super delicious and fresh! The list of oysters is extensive and ever changing. The salads are so filling and the clam chowder is the bomb! Staff is always friendly and the service is great.“

“Nice place.“

“Nice vibe-y place to stop off for a cocktail. Tucked away in the corner but there are plenty of clear signs pointing the way. Most of their cocktails had an Asian bent: miso, ume, shiso, etc.
Nice enough staff too.
Would recommend“

“Me and my husband felt like going somewhere fancy the other night so we went to the Guild. We sat at their bar and had a few drinks. The service was impeccable and I can't stop thinking about their Espresso Martini, it was one of the best ones I had in my life. My husband loved Riserva Paper Plane the most. We will be back for sure!“

“Love their Chicken Parmesan“

“This bar is located in an area with many restaurants
The bar location is easy to find~
And you can already feel the special decoration just at the door.
The atmosphere inside is very good.
The music 🎵 is also played very well and fits the overall atmosphere!
❤️doom pear treetini
I kind of forgot the name... but it tastes like sour and sweet berries... plus the addition of basil 🍃... it makes the wine taste like a new one ~ there is a small piece of roasted food on top The sugar cane ~ gives the wine a sweet smoked aroma ~ it is very smooth and easy to drink up accidentally. So if you are not a good drinker, please consider it yourself!

❤️love in drunk 🍸
If you like the summer heat-relieving feeling of cucumbers, you will probably like this very much! The wine itself is also sweet and sour ~ but the taste is lighter than the one above! It’s more like a drink that you can drink without feeling too heavy after a meal~
Overall, I really like this bar. I will also plan to go there a second time with a friend! Welcome to Irvine. Don’t forget to come and have a drink~“

“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 :-)“

“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,“

“It's just your average bar. During Taco Tuesday they have a food truck come in but the problem is that they don't post prices on the truck itself for some reason. The truck is overpriced and don't really recommend it. The bar itself is decent place with a patio in the back to relax and talk. There is plenty of seating as well.“

“I've always loved this bar. They don't really advertise, so locals love that it's an (almost) hidden gem.Drink prices are cheap. No food here, but they allow you to bring in outside food.The DJs here are top notch. Depending on what's going on, there may be a cover charge.Parking is the only potential negative. Often we have to park across the street and do the run to Kitsch.“

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

“As someone who always loves to find the speakeasy places in the states, I did have a lot of fun here. I did go on a slow week day and for me that made it more enjoyable with friends. Definitely has a good/fun setup for the speakeasy atmosphere.“

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

“The cheeseburger was AMAZING!!!“

“Came in with a few girls to have a drink Saturday around 4, didn't get the bartenders name but service and drinks were great. Thanks for the great time!“

“I visited Yard House on a Thursday night, which wasn't too busy, but still kinda hyped. I was greeted by the host and sat at the Bar. The drinks were so good. I tried the Lavender lemon drop Martini, and it was amazing. The host recommended their whiskey glazed salmon, and it was absolutely delicious. All the staff were super friendly and I had a great experience at this location.“

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

“Great place to watch the games good food“

“Roberto is the best cook! The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The best part was the breakfast Saturday morning! Roberto made the best cuisine, the servers Roberto (another) and Adrianna were the most friendly and warm welcoming staff!“

“Wonderful patio dinning option. Freindly welcoming staff. Shrimp cocktail a must. Flavor town. So close to the airport, beaches, and the rest of the OC. The wet burrito with rice n beans is very satisfying. Tell your friends, coworkers, family to meet you at Acapolco for food fun and great service.“

“I always thought this was purely a bar, but I can tell you that they have a pretty mean brunch menu! I would highly recommend coming here. It’s dog friendly, the servers are amazing, and despite being so close to Harbor it’s quite quiet.“

“Social in Costa Mesa has been a must-visit for us on every trip to SoCal since 2018, and it never disappoints. We were sad to see the Huntington location close, but the Costa Mesa spot still delivers an incredible experience. Gabriel took amazing care of us during our visit—his service was attentive and made the night extra special. The atmosphere was lively, and the food was fantastic as always. Social continues to be a highlight of our trips, and we can’t recommend it enough!“

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

“Bad experience with a patron. Gave me CRAP about my outfit. I was wearing red flannel and a brown vest and a Cap. He asked why I was wearing that outfit and that I should leave or not wear that attire. My friend tryed to avoid him but he was wasted and kept on going. We asked what he wanted me to wear instead and he said not that. He said my friend looked normal in his brown leather jaled and pullover. But he was not happy with my outfit. Which I just randomly picked out to hide my bear belly. Lol He then asked why am I wearing that and why did I vote for him. (I still did not know what he was talking about) I said I Im not into politics leave us alone. I'm just wearing clothes. He said No, You know what your doing. I said Yes, Im wearing clothes. So he left. Then 20 mins later a girl (Caucasian) comes in and talks to me and my buddy for like 20 minutes. Then my buddy leaves to the restroom and I ask her what is wrong with my outfit. Some guy was being madly racist, and is wrong on me. She said, was he wearing a beanie I said yes. Well he’s Not wrong. She said I’m like what is wrong with you guys I’m just wearing clothes. She said well you shouldn’t be wearing that vest. Cause you’re not a hunter. If you were a hunter the vest would be dirty and your vest is even Hurley brand. You should not wear that and me, and my friend were like OK, so what should I wear? Mexican clothes. She said it’s just different. You wearing that. I’m like I’m just wearing clothes. I’m so confused.“

“Nice place, clean and friendly staff. Most importantly, the food is so awesome. The owner takes pride with his food! Not only the plating looks nice, but it’s so tasty. I don’t even understand those 1 star reviews. Will definitely come back for more!“

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

“Filling in every aspect of the meaning of hunger“

“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!“

“Fun atmosphere, I honestly don’t think it’s meant to have kids 12 and under. Good music while you enjoy your meal“