50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Costa Mesa

“The best açaí I’ve ever had. And I’m from Brazil and know what a good and authentic açaí is! And the service at this place is outstanding! Our attendant Bryan was very kind and attentive with our order! Loved it! Thank you!“

“I ordered the fish & chips. To go. It was absolutely fantastic tasting and fresh. I’m most definitely going back and highly, and I mean highly? Recommend this. Place!“

“Really great ice cream and so many choices also there’s a menu kist in case you can’t decide 😉“

“Authentic, great service, fun staff!“

“Everything we had was so delicious. My 12 year old non vegan son loved it all too!“

“THE BEST CHEESESTEAK. One try and you will understand. Great great sandwich!“

“We found Avila’s El Ranchito on-line and decided to give it a try. We had about 45 minute wait so we knew it must be good. A little mix up in the list to be seated. There was another “David party of 2” that arrived AFTER we did but they jumped at the chance to be seated before us. The staff was very friendly. The portions were large enough that we shared a meal and were plenty satisfied. The food was very delicious. The salsa was not what you would call mild so for those with sensitive palates be aware! The atmosphere was loud inside but relatively quiet outside. We would dine at this restaurant again.“

“Went early in the morning for grand opening. Awesome staff and good vibes. Coffee was great too!!“

“I wondered how I could eat well on vacation. Vibe was across the street from my rental and I was so happy to find it! Meal problem solved! I bought a couple of bowls and a wrap during my stay. I even got my mom and two sisters to visit with me. They found something to try, too! Wish you had a store in Utah, I'd try everything on the menu. I actually got to have ice-cream! Thank you Vibe, Dana Point.“

“Everything was fresh love it“

“Great coffee and chai! My husband and I stopped in while visiting our kids in the area. Adorable place and some of the coffee we have had. He had the Vietnamese Iced Coffee and I had an iced dirty chai. We loved them both. We will be back any time we are in town!“

“Excellent Brazilian food and I felt somewhat healthy eating everything. Fast casual diner/restaurant located in the Nordstrom Rack plaza. Plenty of parking in the nearby parking structure

Food- 5 stars
We ordered the steak plate, the chicken sandwich and the lemonade. Everything was delicious, fresh and excellent. It also felt pretty healthy, as it didn't feel too bloated from the meal, despite the large amount of carbs. Highly recommend upgrading from the fries to the fried yuca

Service- 5 stars
Fast casual diner vibe, but the servers were efficient and kept the place clean

Bottom Line
Excellent Brazilian fast casual restaurant that offers delicious food that doesn't come with a food coma. Will be coming back!“

“cute, delicious, fantastic customer service“

“Take your baddie here! I’m serious. This place is awesome for a date. There’s boba, ramen, mochinuts, K-food…and did I mention BOBA??? If you want a chance at that second date, The Collage is the place to go. Don’t trust me? Ask Tiffany and Chelsea!“

“The Harp Inn is a gem. Great live music, super friendly staff (including the owner), and an all-around welcoming vibe. I’ve been going here for over 10 years and it never disappoints. The Irish food is excellent — highly recommend the Irish breakfast. They also have a great outdoor patio.“

“Great food. Super nice staff. Thank you. When they say it’s spicy believe them. Dare is almost unbearable. I wouldn’t dare try the double dare. Soooo good.“

“This was the best breakfast experience I've had in a long time. A coworker and I were in town for travel and happened to stop in. Crocker's had amazing food, fantastic customer service and the cutest atmosphere. The bakery items were fresh and warm and their chilaquiles were delicious!“

“I have been to the Sessions in Newport beach a few times and I love everything about the place, great food, great service, and the owner greeted me personally! I would 100% recommend this place for a great family meal!“

“This was my first visit here, it came highly recommended. I was warmly welcomed, the barista explained my mocha/syrup/foam/milk options, and my order was ready quickly. The coffee was delicious and the café is such a vibe! I'll definitely be back.“

“I wish I had more photos but I’m from another state and I always stop by ramen nagi every time I come visit. Broth is amazing pork belly is so tender and the additional egg is always perfect. U get to customize ur ramen all the way from broth richness/thickness, noodle thickness, veggies.. The staff always make u feel welcome 🙏“

“I recently became obsessed with Bingsu and I am so glad there is a location close to where I work.
I got the strawberry matcha Bingsu and it’s heavenly.
I came after work on a weekday and there was no line.
Parking was easy and there were plenty of tables to sit.“

“THey have great food. Friendly staff Quick service and a clean pleasant eating environment.“

“Have been a very satisfied regular @EatChow CM for several years. The menu varies seasonally, selections are plated attractively & are always delicious; love the fried green tomatoes😋. Eric & his crew are cordial with the right balance of attentiveness. Undoubtedly authentic, consistently never fails to please & a local, late night favorite🧘🏻‍♀️“

“Love the Brussels sprouts!!!“

“The food is very fresh, creative and fun! Lots of great drinks to choose from - either with or without alcohol! Cudos to Chef Zachary for his talented culinary achievement.“

“Exelent servís the food is exelent“

“Service was amazing and food was great! I’m in a food coma with the sample Mimosas that put me into the coma“

“This is the real deal! Fabulous food from appetizers to dessert. Comfortable, casually chic, & just right. Enjoyed a bday dinner for 6, but dinner for 2 is next!“

“BRC is Amazing!!! 👏 🍺🍻🌮🥳🥂“

“I haven’t had solid food in three weeks and I called this place because I’ve never ordered from them before. Over the phone They were so sweet and nice and able to help me pick out a smoothie. I got it delivered on DoorDash and it’s the best thing I’ve ever had thank y’all so much you’re awesome.“

“It was a great time for me and my hubby. Great date night. Karen the owner, was very hospitable and so talented. She teaches and gave me techniques to ‘correct’ my paintings. I’m a sweet wine drinker so the moscato was so yummy! We will be back for sure to do another!“

“Great new find☕️awesome service and cool vibe ☕️🤠“

“Been wanting to go to this location and we went for a birthday celebration. Definitely make reservations and the entire party needs to be present. It was a bit small but we got a perfect table on the outside patio. The food was amazing and I got to taste a few dishes. I really wish I can go here every week because I love everything. I love the fact that their lychee lemonade had free refills. And the mocktails were so delicious, wow!!!! Everything was so yummy here , i can't really decide on one thing that I loved.“

“this place is amazing! everything is delish & sooo Many options to always try new things! the staff is absolutely the best! & the artwork inside is perfect for pictures! definitely our favorite place!“

“Love those breakfast tacos!!!“

“Mendocino Farms is a go-to spot for a fresh, satisfying lunch. The Farm Club sandwich paired with the tomato basil soup was the perfect portion—filling without being too heavy—and packed with excellent flavor. The soup was especially well-balanced and comforting.

Another standout combo was the Chicken Pesto Caprese sandwich with the Lemon Chicken and Farro soup. Both were incredibly flavorful, but the soup truly stole the show—absolutely off the charts. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared, making it an easy place to come back to again and again.“

“Costa Mesa/Newport Beach, CA 📍hands down 10/10, food and experience. We stopped in here after the wonderful owner, Kurt, invited us down to try his delicious sandwiches! And safe to say we made the right choice. These sandwiches are huge and loaded with fresh ingredients. This location has been here since 2013, however beach hut has been around since the 80’s. They even add cream cheese to some of their sandwiches! 😋 The staff was wonderful, including the owner Kurt. You are missing out if you don’t stop in to get a sandwhich, tell them coco sent you!“

“My favorite spot for wonderful food in a funky, hip atmosphere. Chicken and waffles are a must!“

“They have real chilaquiles not the chips covered in sauce!! Very delicious!“

“Come here for lunch and pick up dinner! Excellent Mexican food in Costa Mesa right on Fairview and Baker. The caldo de res and caldo de pollo are soooo goood! Perfect balance of veggies and meat …my family loves it ♥️“

“Best oat milk chagachuga - thank you“

“Good coffee/latte people are nice location is convenient“

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“We loved this place so much we already have made plans to go back. The food was delicious and portion size is great. Friendly crew, helpful and great service. You can also purchase frozen pies to take home which we will be doing“

“We all scream for ice cream 🍨 but we all scream Stella!!! An ice cream place called Stella Jean’s bring refreshing flavors like mango sticky rice. Home made ice cream full of flavor and the highest quality ingredients!“

“The crew at Sidecar in Costa Mesa is top notch! They are the friendliest store around! Thank you so much for always looking out for your customers!“

“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“

“The staff are friendly and amazing. Just love going here to spend a relaxing afternoon.“

“Super solid sushi spot. The fish tastes really fresh, everything is well-prepared, and you can tell there’s real care behind the food. Nothing feels rushed or overdone just simple, high quality sushi done right. Definitely a go to if you want something reliable and consistently good. Thank you so much sushi sho!! & The lovely host tonight.“

“Great place! Great coffee and right by the beach!“