Restaurant Reviews Around Costa Mesa

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Crab CookerNewport Beach, CA · 11/23/2009

The Crab Cooker-Eat Lots of Fish...

If there was ever an institution that epitomizes the foundation of what a Mecca of Gastronomy is to Mister Munchie, i...

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Red RobinIrvine, CA · 11/19/2009

Good one

I like it. My experience was very good there.Colon CleanseAcai Berry

  • 4 star rating
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Side Street CafeCosta Mesa, CA · 11/14/2009

Family-feeling IHOP

I should’ve read the reviews before coming here first, because looking at their hand-written menu I had no i...

  • 3 star rating
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Cha YaCosta Mesa, CA · 11/08/2009

Good place to study -- Asian Starbucks

Since the U.C budget cuts are drastically affecting study places for students (library closes at 8PM wtf?), my fri...

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AL Palace Chinese RestaurantCosta Mesa, CA · 11/02/2009

always packed, grreat

PROs: accepts fax ordersEXCELLENT qualityunique atmospheresome staff e...

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Vittorio's Italian RestaurantHuntington Beach, CA · 10/07/2009

NEVER AGAIN!

We overheard the table directly behind us telling Allison that “you just can’t stop taking the Enterta...

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Jimmy's Burger JointCosta Mesa, CA · 10/05/2009

Great neighborhood burger place

Small, sports bar type atmosphere. Lots of TV’s with football and a few beers. People are really friendly ...

  • 5 star rating
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Britta's CafeIrvine, CA · 10/05/2009

Ambiance and food were amazing!!

Warm cafe atmosphere, service is good, they do have art on the walls to purchase, which makes the place look nice....

  • 5 star rating
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Kokoro SushiFountain Valley, CA · 10/04/2009

The Best Sushi in Orange County

I have been to a lot of sushi places in Orange County and Kokoro Sushi in Fountain Valley is the best. It is a qu...

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Nice Time DeliIrvine, CA · 10/02/2009

PORK CHOP NOODLES

I think this was the first chinese restaurant I ate out in Irvine. Yeah, not the most glamorous, but it was where ...

  • 4 star rating
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John's Philly GrilleHuntington Beach, CA · 09/27/2009

A great Cheese "Steak"

Very good food IMO. Prices are decent, due to the fact you get what you pay for. What se...

  • 4 star rating
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Kabuki Japanese RestaurantHuntington Beach, CA · 09/21/2009

Decent, but no the best

I am certainly a fan of good Japanese food. I have many friends and clients that are Japanese and have opened my p...

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Atomic CafeCosta Mesa, CA · 09/11/2009

EXCELLENT!

This cafe (formerly cafe 3100) is now under new ownership and called ATOMIC

  • 5 star rating
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Peet's Coffee & TeaHuntington Beach, CA · 09/08/2009

Outstanding

Peets is one of the few remaining mid-size coffee companies that trains their employees well, provides flavorful c...

  • 5 star rating
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Dumpling & Noodle HouseIrvine, CA · 09/08/2009

Would you like me to scissor your noodles?

Where to start…Our experience started with a waitress, who we asked for a few minutes, only to get a ...

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Kimera Restaurant LoungeIrvine, CA · 08/26/2009

One of those dim classy restaurants

Back again from a food reviewing hiatus to review this place. I had Kimera two years ago with my friends, but didn...

  • 4 star rating
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Fresca's Mexican GrillHuntington Beach, CA · 08/26/2009

Fast, Friendly & Cheap

Fresca’s is a good place to take the family for quick, decent American style Mexican food.I have eate...

  • 3 star rating
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Ebisu Ramen RestaurantFountain Valley, CA · 08/26/2009

Love the ramen!

Ebisu Ramen is a great place to stop in for lunch. We have had many occasions where we wanted something filling an...

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Joe's Crab ShackNewport Beach, CA · 08/24/2009

Great sea food

I came here a while back to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The waiters had him dress up like a cow and run ...

  • 4 star rating
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Maggiano's Little ItalyCosta Mesa, CA · 08/20/2009

Family style at Maggiano's

There is just too much to say! I have not been big fan of chains when it comes to Italian restaurants but our din...

  • 5 star rating
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Fu Wing LowFountain Valley, CA · 08/11/2009

Best Chinese food I've had in awhile!

I had read a write-up on this restaurant in OC Register, so I had to try it out for myself. I can honestly say th...

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Longboard Restaurant & PubHuntington Beach, CA · 08/06/2009

great service a waste of lobster

The first time I tried the Longboard I stumbled on this place walking in dowtown HB. I noticed they served oyster ...

  • 3 star rating
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Kaju Soft Tofu RestaurantIrvine, CA · 08/04/2009

Best Soft Tofu in OC

I used to go to the original one in Garden Grove – still do occasionally. This location is just as good....

  • 4 star rating
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Park Avenue CafeNewport Beach, CA · 07/24/2009

Yuppie Kind

Nice clean atmosphere with a high ceiling. The room is pretty huge, but there was not much room between the table...

  • 3 star rating
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Javier's Cantina & GrillIrvine, CA · 07/15/2009

Terrible Experience

Owner does not seem to understand or care about quality customer serviceAfter spending $60 on drinks and an...

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Avila's El Ranchito Mexican RestaurantCosta Mesa, CA · 07/13/2009

You want Mexican food? THIS IS THE PLACE!

I happened to discover this little jewel of a restaurant about 3 years ago, when I was in my old stomping grounds....

  • 5 star rating
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California Fish GrillIrvine, CA · 07/11/2009

Do not bring cat here

…because it would go crazy from all the savory fish!The reviewer Justin below pretty much nailed ever...

  • 4 star rating
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Boudin Sourdough Bakery & CafeCosta Mesa, CA · 07/11/2009

Good Clam Chowdah

Eh, good clam chowder. IT was $5.99 for a breadbowl and the quality was decent. Would suggest to come here for the...

  • 3 star rating
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BCD Tofu House RestaurantIrvine, CA · 06/19/2009

Extra star for setting Irvine's 24-hour bar

What can I say, this place fills me up everytime I go. The food is what you would expect at a tofu house, not too ...

  • 4 star rating
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Gyu-Kaku-Huntington BeachHuntington Beach, CA · 06/15/2009

Pricey but good Japanese BBQ

Although Gyu-kaku would seem like an excellent place for a first date, I came here to celebrate the graduating sen...

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Javier's Cantina & GrillIrvine, CA · 06/14/2009

Am I really giving this restaurant a good review ?

Am I really giving this restaurant a good review cause I really didn’t want to. I had a very bad experience...

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Caspian RestaurantIrvine, CA · 06/11/2009

The ambiance was very super romantic! very dim...

The ambiance was very super romantic! very dim and got more dim as I sat down in the large dining room. Live music...

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CeFioreIrvine, CA · 06/10/2009

LOVE LOVE LOVE the acai berry froyo... my...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the acai berry froyo&...

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BCD Tofu House RestaurantIrvine, CA · 06/10/2009

This place opens 24 hours which is great for...

This place opens 24 hours which is great for late night spicy soup binges

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B J's Restaurant & BreweryNewport Beach, CA · 06/09/2009

Service Alone Deserves Recognition

Needed a quick lunch before I flew back to the tundra (Minnesota) so we stopped at BJ’s. Wanted somewhere c...

  • 4 star rating
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Tuna TownHuntington Beach, CA · 06/09/2009

Know a Good Ham When I See it!

I won’t profess to be California food savvy. In fact, I know for a fact that I am not. However, I was luck...

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Kohryu RestaurantCosta Mesa, CA · 06/01/2009

Good Ramen

I have been looking for a good ramen spot in So Cal. This spot is pretty delicious, with a decent price. Randoml...

  • 4 star rating
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Bodhi Tree Vegetarian CafeHuntington Beach, CA · 06/01/2009

Good Food, Vegetarian or not

I took a friend who was a vegetarian here. The food was pretty good. My friend had the Vegetarian pho, the broth...

  • 4 star rating
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Zubies Chicken CoopNewport Beach, CA · 06/01/2009

Good Food and Great Drinks!

Back in my college days (70’s), I lived in Costa Mesa, California. Being single and on a tight budget, I looked fo...

  • 4 star rating
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Sid'sNewport Beach, CA · 05/30/2009

Gone, but not Forgotten!

Sid’s has been closed for years. Use’d to be one of those great word-of-mouth finds that everyone love...

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El TarascoNewport Beach, CA · 05/25/2009

Generous & deliousioso

Down in Newport your choice of restaurants that you can walk in with your bikini and sandy toes are pretty wide. B...

  • 4 star rating
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Wei's Chinese RestaurantFountain Valley, CA · 05/21/2009

No longer worth going after the ownership change

The ex-owner ran a tight ship. Things turned completely the the opposite direction now. For over 20 years, WeiR...

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AU Lac Gourmet VegetarianFountain Valley, CA · 05/14/2009

Excellent vegitarian

I am not a vegitarian or vegan, nor do I eat the raw style of cooking. However, I came to Au Lac 5 or 6 years ago...

  • 5 star rating
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3 Thirty 3 WaterfrontNewport Beach, CA · 05/12/2009

One of the absolute BEST RESTAURANTS I have seen!!!

I now drive up from San Diego just to go to this restaurant. I was taken to the restaurant several years ago by on...

  • 5 star rating
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Clay OvenIrvine, CA · 05/03/2009

I have been going here since I was a kid....

I have been going here since I was a kid. Indian food is still my favorite kind of food, so I have been inclined t...

  • 4 star rating
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Thai SpiceIrvine, CA · 05/03/2009

Worst Thai Food

this chain has the worst Thai food I have ever eaten. I had to go here twice because it was the only “decent...

  • 1 star rating
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Great MexNewport Beach, CA · 04/29/2009

Best Mexi Ever!

We eat here all the time. They have the best crispy chicken tacos, bean & cheese burritos, chimichangas, stea...

  • 5 star rating
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Balboa Thai CafeNewport Beach, CA · 04/29/2009

Needs a good cleaning

My BF and I walked into this cafe and were excited to see a new Thai cafe in Balboa. The establishment was so dir...

  • 1 star rating
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La Rocco's PizzeriaHuntington Beach, CA · 04/29/2009

Great Food...Arrogant Manager

That’s right. The manager there is downright arrogant.He talks down the customers, thinking he is supe...

  • 3 star rating
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Roman CucinaCosta Mesa, CA · 04/29/2009

Excellent Italian

I have been to the site in Costa Mesa and in Huntington Beach (the original). The food is fantastic, like mom mak...

  • 5 star rating
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