29 Best Craft Breweries near Costa Mesa

“BRC is Amazing!!! 👏 🍺🍻🌮🥳🥂“

“Fun new spot near the airport in Irvine with tasty beer and a great vibe. Tucked back in an industrial area but with a great big outdoor patio with plenty of seating. Inside has a mix of tables couches and bar seating with a fun vibe. Hip music playing throughout. Incredibly friendly staff talk through the beers on tap to help make selections. Taster sized pours mean you can try all of them without feeling guilty. A few seltzers on tap I didn’t try but also a selection of IPAs, IIPAs and pilsners. Brewer has experience from Greek Cheek and excited to see what they have in store. Check it out for sure!“

“Great craft brewery 10 minutes from John Wayne Airport. Attached to a place called the anti-mall ( never knew) with shops, restaurants, stuff..great pre-flight choice for a flight 😂😅😉“

“Great beer and food is amazing.“

“Hi. I have been to the brewery before and really enjoyed the beer. However, my last experience was a bit confusing. The reason for the confusion was, I was there on a Thursday and it said your opening time was at one at 1:10 I was told by somebody in the brewery when I knocked on the window that it was three when he held up three fingers I went to call to see why they weren’t open and your voice message said that it opens on noon on Thursday. It would be great. We appreciated to have one time correct and not three because I would really like to come back and enjoy your beer.“

“Highly recommended!
I was in Costa Mesa for work and went here for dinner. I don’t drink, but we ordered food, and it was great! I very much would recommend getting the grilled zucchini and the Brussels sprouts. Both were exceptional.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Stopped by for a beer and had a great experience. The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming, everyone from the staff to the other customers was friendly and easygoing.

They had the game playing in both the front and back rooms. They also had a food vendor on-site, which was a nice. Overall, it’s a fantastic spot whether you’re looking to catch up with friends or just grab a solo pint.“

“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“

“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!!“

“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!“

“great IPAs...........“

“Sweet local spot and amazing jalapeño poppers“

“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!“

“Great gluten free beer (100% gf, not gluten-removed) and LOVE the special pop-up menu's!!“

“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!“

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

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

“BJ's is a great place to grab a drink and bite to eat. The atmosphere is fun, food is great and their staff is friendly and fast! We highly recommend BJ's!“

“This place is always great. We love their pies! Some of our favorites include the Joint Decision, Special Agent Utah, and Fiin’n to Fire. Their buffalo habanero wings are phenomenal (though they are definitely spicy). We had the Mo Money Mo Problems pie Detroit style and it was a bit dry since there is no pizza sauce (white pie), but we love getting their pizzas just the classic thin style. Wait times can be extremely long (over an 1.5 hrs) if you are eating at the restaurant, but it’s nice that we can order a beer at the bar and wait for our table in the meantime. Staff are all friendly! Definitely a great time“

“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.“

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

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

“Great food in a great location. Would definitely go back.“

“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.“

“Delicious beer and amazing staff!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top-tier service by Joe
We had a fantastic experience here, and it’s all thanks to Joe. He is undoubtedly the standout server at this establishment. His professionalism, warm hospitality, and attention to detail were unmatched. He anticipated our needs perfectly and made us feel incredibly welcome. If management is reading this, give Joe a raise—he represents your business beautifully!“