Guidebook for Costa Mesa
Food Scene
It's a Japanese market with so many different types of food in the food court! Santouka Ramen is pretty well known and a lot of people drive from all over to try this place. I also like the Gyutan for the beef tongue. It gets pretty crowded during regular meal times but if you go from 2-6pm you should get your food pretty quickly.
32 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Costa Mesa
665 Paularino AveIt's a Japanese market with so many different types of food in the food court! Santouka Ramen is pretty well known and a lot of people drive from all over to try this place. I also like the Gyutan for the beef tongue. It gets pretty crowded during regular meal times but if you go from 2-6pm you should get your food pretty quickly.
It's got 4.5 stars on Yelp for a reason. Authentic Japanese BBQ with a great short rib soup. If this one is full, Manpuku is also a great choice.
15 locals recommend
Anjin
3033 Bristol StIt's got 4.5 stars on Yelp for a reason. Authentic Japanese BBQ with a great short rib soup. If this one is full, Manpuku is also a great choice.
Essentials
Vons
3650 S Bristol StIt's pretty convenient to go to this Vons! Less than a 5 minute drive away.
Everything Else
This place has amazing brunch! I love the fact that they have squaw bread and portuguese sausage. The Mexican hot chocolate and the egg dishes are great as well. They're also open late at night
14 locals recommend
Rooster Cafe
750 St Clair StThis place has amazing brunch! I love the fact that they have squaw bread and portuguese sausage. The Mexican hot chocolate and the egg dishes are great as well. They're also open late at night
Jacks N Joe
2498 S Figueroa StTHE BEST PANCAKES. Hands down. Go here by at least
Drinks & Nightlife
I like to go here on Saturday nights for some great hip hop music! Everyone here is laid back and the drinks are cheap as well. Great place to dance with a lot of seating if you get tired.
12 locals recommend
Commissary Lounge
2968 Randolph AvI like to go here on Saturday nights for some great hip hop music! Everyone here is laid back and the drinks are cheap as well. Great place to dance with a lot of seating if you get tired.
My favorite brewery! If it's in season, the Black Dahlia is one of my favorite beers. It's great to go here on Thursday nights for the live Jazz music. Great for groups and you can relax and play board games.
13 locals recommend
Barley Forge Brewing Co.
2957 Randolph AvMy favorite brewery! If it's in season, the Black Dahlia is one of my favorite beers. It's great to go here on Thursday nights for the live Jazz music. Great for groups and you can relax and play board games.
This place is always full on Friday nights but if you're not going to Time this is a great alternative! Try to go early because they charge you for cover after 12pm.
8 locals recommend
Mansion Costa Mesa
841 Baker StThis place is always full on Friday nights but if you're not going to Time this is a great alternative! Try to go early because they charge you for cover after 12pm.
Parks & Nature
Noguchi Garden
611 Anton BlvdGreat place to take pictures!