26 Best Craft Breweries near Costa Mesa

Brewing Reserve of California Brewery • $
2930 College Ave D, Costa Mesa

“BRC is Amazing!!! 👏 🍺🍻🌮🥳🥂“

4.8 Superb86 Reviews
Synth Beer Co. Brewery •
2960 Randolph Av, Costa Mesa

“This is a very good brewery with talented brewers and extremely friendly staff. It has a really laid back vibe and sitting at the bar is great by yourself and with friends. It's in an awesome area right in walking distance to the huddle and green cheek. The food vendors that come there are always top tier and there's a good variety throughout the month. The seltzers are cocktail inspired so lower carbonation. The hard tea one is a must try over ice. These guys got me back into IPAs again because of how good they taste. They have one for each preference and not to mention they already won a bronze medal for their Italian pilsner which is one of my favorites. These guys are up there with green cheek and everywhere brewing. I'd say they go for less options but the menu is also more dialed in than green cheek and they have a very solid lineup. Synth is batting 1000“

4.9 Superb24 Reviews
Green Cheek Beer Co. Brewery • $
2957 Randolph Avenue Unit B, Costa Mesa

“Great beer and food is amazing.“

4.5 Superb226 Reviews
Salty Bear Brewing Brewery • $
2948 Randolph Av C, Costa Mesa

“This is our go-to spot for Huckleberry Seltzer! We came for the seltzer, but stayed for the beer… because apparently that’s how this works. 😂🍻 Everything is delicious, the staff is awesome and super helpful, and the atmosphere is always great. Definitely one of our favorite spots!“

4.3 Superb124 Reviews
Karl Strauss Brewing Company Brewery • $$
901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Duck Fat Pretzel Bites
Double Truffle Fries
Macaroni and Cheese
Korean BBQ Rice Bowl
Sweet Potato Fries
Carne Asada Fries
Grass-Fed Burger
Seared Ahi Salad
Ahi Poke Nachos

“It's a bit embarrassing to talk about a brewery without mentioning the beer, but I'll focus on everything else. Everything else was excellent, from the food to the service to the friendly and professional staff.
We had an excellent dinner. And my friends loved the beer“

4.3 Superb229 Reviews
Santa Ana River Brewing Company Brewery • $
3480 West Warner Avenue Unit B, Santa Ana - 4.93 miles

“By far, the the best experience I've had at local brewery. Family owned, friendly environment, pop-up food vendors every night, pinball new and old machines. Best kept pinball machines around. Beer selection rotates weekly. Tuesday and Wednesday epic street tacos, Thursday is the best bbq and corn bread I've had in years!“

4.8 Superb103 Reviews
Flashpoint Brewing Company Brewery • $
7302 Autopark Drive, Huntington Beach - 5.98 miles

“Great beer, friendly staff, nice owner and environment.“

4.8 Superb98 Reviews
Cerveza Cito Brewery Brewery • $$
309 West 4th Street, Santa Ana - 7.9 miles

“Karaoke Thursday!!! Everyone there is so friendly and accommodating. I celebrated my birthday there and had the best time! Oh and we played trivia too and my team won!“

4.6 Superb124 Reviews
Four Sons Brewing Brewery • $$
18421 Gothard Street Ste 100, Huntington Beach - 5.97 miles

Customers` Favorites

Coconut Amber
Chicken Wings
Beer Flight
Quesadilla
Slider

“Good times nice place to have a nice cold beer and hang out with family and friends. They have indoor and outdoor seating.⚓️💦🍺😎 they rent kegs here and are in a close location to their local Disc golf club 🥏⛳️ so this can be your 19th hole“

4.7 Superb59 Reviews
Four Sons on Main Brewery • $$
401 Main Street Suite 101, Huntington Beach - 4.96 miles

“First time at the tasting room, we love the brewery on Gothard! Walked up with my blind Yorkie in a stroller and asked, is it dog friendly here? Everyone….employees & patrons…”yes, come in”! Beer was delicious & refreshing, loved the hometown crowd!“

4.7 Superb45 Reviews
Laguna Beer Company Beer Bar • $$
859 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach - 10.21 miles

Customers` Favorites

Greek Out Pizza Margherita
Turkey Beacon Avocado
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Barvarian Pretzel
Pepperoni Pizza
Jalapeno Poppers
Range of Beer
Cheese Pizza
Caesar Salad
Soft Pretzel

“Sweet local spot and amazing jalapeño poppers“

4.5 Superb97 Reviews
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Brewery • $
16060 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach - 7.31 miles

Customers` Favorites

Enlightened Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon
BJ's Brewhouse Blonde Fish 'N' Chips
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pizookie
Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad
Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts
BJ's Brewhouse Bowl with Shrimp
Strawberry Shortcake Pizookie
BJ's Brewhouse Blonde - 6-Pack
BJ's Classic Chicken Sandwich
Enlightened Seared Ahi Salad

“I love going to BJ’s, it’s my favorite place to enjoy a good meal. Service was excellent. Food was outstanding and I love the atmosphere here. Everyone is always so engaging and nice.“

4.4 Superb727 Reviews
Tustin Brewing Co Brewery • $$
13011 Newport Avenue Suite 100, Tustin - 9.74 miles

“Had the great fortune of trying this Hazy IPA before meeting the owner Kelsey Grammer and watching him pull beer for a few hours. This beer is outstanding! it doesn't have that hoppy bite and has a refreshing citrus finish. Put simply? it's delicious. Looking forward to more amazing beers coming!!“

4.4 Superb161 Reviews
Birrieria Nochistlan Brewery • $
1628 South Standard Avenue, Santa Ana - 6.83 miles

“My family and I have been customers of this place for over 20 years. There is no better place in Santa Ana (or Orange County for that matter) for a good old-fashioned birria. It is cooked to perfection. I came today after a couple of years, and they have simply not lost their magic touch. The same staff from years ago making the same delicious recipe. Trust me, this is the spot!“

4.4 Superb21 Reviews
Back Street Brewery Brewery • $
14450 Culver Drive Ste East, Irvine - 8.79 miles

“As part of our group's brewery tour, we visited this place and enjoyed their excellent selection of beers and tasty appetizers. We had a lot of fun, and our bartender was amazing. The variety of flavors was impressive. Overall, it was a great experience. Highly recommended!“

4.3 Superb35 Reviews
Beachwood Brewing Steelcraft Garden Grove Brewery • $$
12900 South Euclid Street, Garden Grove - 9.33 miles

“Had lots of fun, at the Chinese New Years festival“

3.6 Good17 Reviews
SteelCraft Garden Grove Food Court • $
12900 South Euclid Street, Garden Grove - 9.33 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fish Tacos from the Taco Place
Brussels Sprouts
Mac and Cheese
Korean Bulgogi
Fried Chicken
Coffee Extra
Loaded Tots
Chicken Rice
Pulled Pork
Hamburger

“Had lots of fun, at the Chinese New Years festival“

4.6 Superb178 Reviews
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Brewery • $
200 Main Street, Huntington Beach - 4.86 miles

Customers` Favorites

Enlightened Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon
Chips & Housemade Guacamole Salsa
Chips and Fire-Roasted Salsa
BJ's Classic Chicken Sandwich
Housemade Guacamole and Chips
Enlightened Seared Ahi Salad
New New Orleans Jambalaya
Hot Fudge Brownie Pizookie
BJ's Smokehouse Burger
Baby Back Pork Ribs

“Colby was amazing. Made our experience with BJ’s amazing. Will visit again and request him for sure.“

4.2 Good500 Reviews
Riip Beer & Pizza Brewpubs • $$
19171 Magnolia Street Suite 12, Huntington Beach - 4.28 miles

Customers` Favorites

Ghetto Bird with Tomato Basil Soup
Pepperoni Pizza Add Truffle Oil
Dry Rub Hot Wings with Ranch
Pretzels with Beer Cheese Dip
Pepperoni Pizza and Sausage
Pickled Eggs with Pretzels
Detroit Style Pizza
Garden Spring Pizza
Gross Beer Cheese
Mozzarella Sticks

“Andrea went above and beyond to make sure we were enjoying our time and most importantly our food. The pizza was delicious and crispy to perfection. The beer was nice and cold and the ambiance was perfect for a Friday night with the girl. Absolutely recommend coming and checking out their food.“

4.5 Superb268 Reviews
Huntington Beach Beer Company Brewery • $$
201 Main Street, Huntington Beach - 4.88 miles

“Yummy apps and beer. Loved the egg rolls and the fried cheese curds! Yum“

4.1 Good179 Reviews
Hangar 24 Orange County Brewery • $$
17877 Von Karman Avenue Unit 110, Irvine - 5.1 miles

Customers` Favorites

Charlie Foxtrot Chicken Sandwich
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Nashville Hot Chicken
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Chocolate Bomber
Al Pastor Tacos
Classic Burger
Beer Flight
Onion Rings
Fries

“We held our daughter and son-in-laws “ day after wedding” gathering for friends and family who couldn’t make it on their wedding day in 2021 (because of COVID limitations). We also just held a co-ed baby shower for them just this past weekend there.(2023). You now can reserve an area (for a fee) and get catered platters of food items. This made it so much easier than individual orders. Usually there is a band playing on Saturdays and Sundays. The staff were all nice and great to work with. It was great to have a large outdoor venue for their baby shower.“

4.1 Good224 Reviews
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CENTRO Pizza • $
140 E Main St, Tustin - 8.87 miles

Customers` Favorites

Neapolitan Style Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Pizza Salsiccia
Pizza Calzone
Wine Samplers
Arugula Salad
Funghi Pizza
Beer Sampler
Caesar Salad
Bruschetta

“We will be back. Good food love it. 😍“

4.5 Superb34 Reviews
Sabor Cito Mexican • $
309 West 4th Street, Santa Ana - 7.9 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Tacos and Carne Asada Taco
Al Pastor Quesadilla

“Karaoke Thursday!!! Everyone there is so friendly and accommodating. I celebrated my birthday there and had the best time! Oh and we played trivia too and my team won!“

4.3 Superb17 Reviews
Helmsman Ale House Brewpubs • $$
2920 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach - 2 miles

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Pint of Helmsman Beer
Crispy Chicken Wings
Long Drink Bucket of
Helmsman Patty Melt
California Nachos
Bavarian Pretzel
Fish & Chips
Beer Pitcher
House

“Delicious beer and amazing staff!“

4.2 Good162 Reviews
TAPS Fish House & Brewery Seafood • $$
18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana - 3.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cesar Salad w Grilled Chicken
Chorizo \u0026 Egg Skillet
Great American Burger
Blackened Mahi Mahi
Sushi Roll

“Brunch is excellent. So many options on your choice of food. Everything from breakfast, lunch and desert. Outstanding service. Thank you, Tammy Jo & her assistant.“

3.7 Good57 Reviews
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Pizza • $$
460 The City Drive South, Orange - 9.81 miles

Customers` Favorites

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pizookie
Pepperoni Extreme Deep Dish Pizza
Strawberry Shortcake Pizookie
Jumbo Spaghetti and Meatballs
BJ's Mini One-Topping Pizza
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
BJ's Smokehouse Burger
Ensalada Mixta Pequeña
Monkey Bread Pizookie
Chicken Caesar Salad

“We ordered from BJ’s this evening, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about our experience. Everything we ordered was absolutely fantastic. The chicken Alfredo was incredible. The chicken was cooked to perfection, the Alfredo sauce was delicious, and the garlic knots were genuinely some of the best garlic knots we’ve ever had. We also ordered the deep-dish pepperoni pizza, and my kids, who are HUGE pepperoni pizza fans, absolutely loved it. They said it was one of the best pepperoni pizzas they’ve ever had, which is saying a lot in our family! But as wonderful as the food was, what really made me want to leave this review was the customer service. Chris, the General Manager, is exceptional. He genuinely cares about the experience families have at his restaurant and goes above and beyond to make sure every customer leaves happy and full. Being in such a high-tourist area, we’ve unfortunately found that some restaurants don’t seem overly concerned about whether you’ll ever come back. They know there will always be another family visiting tomorrow. Chris is the complete opposite. He treats you like a returning regular, even when you’re just visiting. You can tell that he takes genuine pride in his restaurant, his customers and the experience people have there. Great food can make you enjoy a meal, but great service is what makes you remember a restaurant. This BJ’s managed to give us both. Between the incredible food and the way Chris takes care of his customers, they absolutely earned five stars from our family. We will definitely be back!“

3.7 Good536 Reviews

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