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    Board & Brew - Santa Ana

    4.1 (96 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    VEGI SUPREME
    Christian Vincent M.

    One of the best veggie sandwiches at a chain restaurant. I wish the had more side options. I will continue to come back. Maybe I'll try the wrap next time

    Winny H.

    First time coming to this location in Costa Mesa and it was a good experience. Got their California Delight sandwich and I shared it with my hubby. It was his first time as well and we both really like the taste of this hearty sandwich. Overall fun filled decor in the store and good service. I'm not sure about that orange sauce but I think the sandwich alone was good enough. One less star for sticky and unbussed tables.

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    Justin N.

    Nothing beats some refreshing sandwiches after a long day out walking and doing stuff. Board and Brew is a great casual place for friends and family to get some delicious and FULLY packed sandwiches, for a great price. They're inflation proof! We had the Toms Choice and Caesar Salad Wrap - both of which were great! The Orange Board and Brew sauce really adds a nice flavor to both. Service was quick, and they even give you a sample of the beer/seltzer of your choice if you're curious of the variety of libations they have.

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    Michael W.

    As they do have food and the plates of food coming out from the kitchen look delicious. I came for draft beer. I'm from Florida and only my second time here and the bartender recognized me from my previous visit. Ice cold draft beer is great! Friendly atmosphere and seems popular with the locals. Reasonable prices was the winner!

    Mike, that sandwich was the first and only thing I ate all day, and since my at-home dinner the night prior. The food poisoning was 100% caused my this meal from your establishment. Spare your comments about my hygiene. Your claim that food-borne illnesses take 24 hours for symptoms to kick in is incorrect. And since you seem to be dismissive of this, I may report this to the health department. Edit #2: What's amazing is that someone in a managerial position would attempt to gaslight a patron who had a genuinely unpleasant experience. Calling me a "keyboard warrior" and falsely claiming that I didn't contact your restaurant is inappropriate and unprofessional. Had you checked your records, you would have seen that I called and left a voicemail at 10:17 p.m. on Friday advising you to inspect your product. See my screenshot below of my call log. You can't insult someone, and then expect them to accept your well wishes. Now, from every source I've researched online, in addition to speaking with my mother who has been a culinary manager for a few different corporate fine dining establishments for 38 years, states the same thing ChatGPT summarized. The FDA lists for various organisms typical onset times such as: Staphylococcus aureus: 1-6 hours Salmonella: 6-48 hours While it's possible the orange sauce wasn't the cause, it's far more likely that another ingredient was responsible... perhaps the pastrami. If you intend to continue deflecting and insulting rather than addressing the issue professionally, please don't respond. A responsible manager would view this as an opportunity to verify product safety, not an excuse to belittle a customer who raised a valid concern.

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    Great turkey BLT. Always a clean fun place. Great beer on tap and good service. The Center is not prime but that is not there fault!

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    Love the people love the food, no wait! Fun place. I wish the tables would be cleaner

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    Chicken club is next level with the orange dressing. The chocolate cookies are a sleeper!

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    Ruin Bar

    Ruin Bar

    4.1
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    Fun little spot! Would definitely swing by again. You just go in and order your drinks and find…read moreyour own seat. They whip up the drinks super fast! Came on a Saturday afternoon and was such a cozy area to sit outdoors and enjoy drinks with friends :) Tucked in the corner with a vintage, maximalist, whimsical vibe. I got the bees knees and the estoy enamorado and both were a tiny bit sweet for me but still really good!

    A very special bar, from the drinks to the decor. I really like that they are open during the day…read moreand also late at night, with mixed indoor and outdoor seating (though the outdoor seating is a bit worn). Vibes are always good. If you have some time while browsing The Lab during the day, I recommend stopping by for a drink! It's also nice to include in your barhopping itinerary in the evening since there are a number of breweries around too. I've had mixed experiences with the bartenders. Luckily, the gentleman manning the bar during my most recent visit was very friendly. Drinks are always great. I've tried a variety of drinks from the menu here, but my favorites are: -Love in Drunk, a lovely cocktail with cucumber and grapefruit flavors that create a fresh watermelon taste when mixed together -Bee's Knees, short but strong and sweet -London Mule, very herbal thanks to the gin and very refreshing

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    Old fashion. House bourbon. Better than anywhere else.
    Old fashion. House bourbon. Better than anywhere else.
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    Coconut pineapple peach shots. Phenomenal.
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    Outside patio
    Salty Bear Brewing

    Salty Bear Brewing

    4.1
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    Stopped into Salty Bear Brewing Co. while I was in Orange County on a business trip, and it turned…read moreout to be a fantastic find. The IPAs were excellent -- fresh, flavorful, and well-crafted. Great variety, too. Whether you like something hazy and juicy or a more classic, hop-forward profile, they've got you covered. Everything I tried was balanced and easy to drink. The bartender was fantastic -- knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely engaging without being over the top. You can tell they care about what they're pouring and about the people sitting at the bar. The overall vibe is just right -- a chill environment where you can relax, have a real conversation, and enjoy quality beer without any pretense. I ended up having some great conversations with good people, which made the stop even better. If you're in Orange County and appreciate solid IPAs and a laid-back atmosphere, this place is absolutely worth a visit. I'll be back next time I'm in town.

    Great atmosphere and outdoor area. Unfortunately, they were out of their "only hazy IPA" today…read more I've been going to craft breweries in CA for over 30 years now, and this is the first time I've ever been to one that did not have an IPA on tap. "Busy weekend" said the bar keep. "No excuse for this. Total fail," thinks I. The guava beer was ok. Just ok. Apparently that's their best. Would be totally happy if a decent sports bar moved in here.

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    Salty Bear Brewing in Costa Mesa, CA.

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    Green Cheek Beer Co.

    Green Cheek Beer Co.

    4.2
    (473 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Vegan friendly
    Free WiFi

    Loving their pet friendly patio! The burger was delicious just not shareable , perfect size for…read moreyour own belly! We order to share a Cobb salad pretty good size to share! Parking could be hard to find!

    I usually don't go to breweries because I'm not the biggest beer drinker, but if a place has other…read moredrinks besides beer, I'm always down to check it out. Came here the other day with some friends for drinks and food and honestly, it was such a good time. I really love the open concept here, especially the outdoor seating area. There's plenty of tables and open space, which makes it perfect for hanging out with friends and family. It's also super kid friendly since there's room for them to run around and burn off all that energy while everyone relaxes. But be sure to dress warm cause it definitely gets chilly at night . I got their Levy Lemonade and wow... I was actually surprised by how good it was. It has lavender in it, but the flavor wasn't overpowering at all, which I personally loved. The drink was refreshing, smooth, and not too sweet or bitter , just perfectly balanced. We also ordered the chicken wings and they were really good. I do wish they let you do half-and-half flavors because the lemon pepper was VERY lemony but still super tasty. The woman helping us at the register was really friendly and helpful when it came to recommending drinks. Honestly, the whole staff was welcoming and nice, which made the experience even better I can already tell this is going to become one of my regular spots. Thank you Green Cheek Beer Co. for such a fun experience !!! I'll definitely be back soon

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    One of our Hazy IPAs
    One of our Hazy IPAs
    Tons of seating outside
    Tons of seating outside
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    Another view of the indoor private event area

    Board & Brew - Santa Ana - sandwiches - Updated June 2026

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