I grew up going to Dick Church's - whether that was after hitting dawn patrol at Blackie's or…read morepost-church services - my family has seen meals under multiple owners. I recently went back after many, many years away and I have to say that the current owners have done a fantastic job of keeping what was always special about the place while updating some of the less-than-stellar things that existed. I think the scaled down menu really does the place justice - because you can still get a Dick's Scramble, but they've kept the menu minimal so everything feels intentional and tastes delicious. It's still diner food, but that's exactly why you're here. The coffee is strong and hot, the eggs are fluffy, and the service is friendly and fantastic. Love the old photos of Costa Mesa everywhere and the outdoor seating for families with pets. Dick's is a staple of CM, and you can tell it will continue to be with this great for years to come. And yeah, still highly recommend the Dick's Scramble.

Found this cute little locals restaurant in Costa Mesa! I have driven by this restaurant many…read moretimes but never thought anything of it. Then one day it caught my eye and I decided to order some items my family and I might like. My server, Sandy, was the sweetest lady ever! She was very helpful and attentive. The experience could have not been any better! I ordered the cheeseburger, but with no cheese. This place offers a decent burger. The meat patty itself had its own flavor. The fresh cut fries were delicious. I appreciate when people spend time on the side as they are just as important as the main part of the meal! I tried the pancakes and they were nice and fluffy. I think anyone who is a breakfast lover would be pretty satisfied with this breakfast entree. The avocado toast got no complaints. My daughter enjoyed it! If you are in the area and looking for a local little diner joint, I suggest trying place out! Service 9/10 Food 7/10 Overall 7.5/10

The food here was Excellent! We got there after being over across the street at the LAB, where…read moreevery place was PACKED. We walked in said sit anywhere you'd like and we did. They have Indoor and outdoor seating. We sat out back at the picnic table. Nice amount of shade wasn't too hot. Service was great. Food made from scratch. He had gumbo and deviled eggs; I had chicken. Both were delicious!. Bathrooms were clean(that's a thing !) they even had a kids menu, with crayons I might add. On it they had grilled OR battered chicken strips ! Finally a place that has a healthy alternative !!! Overall great food, great service and we will be back !

Our office group of almost 30 had another fantastic happy hour here recently…read more Food was great, service was excellent. Loved the crab cake and the beets goat cheese salad. Devil eggs, burger sliders were all very good. The banana bread pudding was amazing! We also brought our own cake that someone in the office ordered from a French bakery.

Wow apparently this place has been here for a while but I have not been at all until recently!…read moreDuring one of my usual stay over at the Westin nearby, my friend and I came here for dinner because we were craving soupy food and Yelp suggested this place which I was like... where is this?! Turns out it's at the same location at Made coffee, which I come also quite frequently! What a nice discovery for me! Food was really good! We got the seafood pancake, which was crispy and flaky and NOT overly oily at all like most other Korean places! I really liked this dish! Next was my Kalbi Tang, beef short ribs soup, so flavorful with two huge short ribs with bones, where the meat just fall off the bone easily. My friend got the spicy beef noodle soup, which she said was very spicy but very flavorful. Food was great but what really stood out was their service! I love everyone who worked there especially their servers and the nice young girl who was helping us, and young man! They are super nice, super attentive, super polite, and just wonderful people! I cannot recommend this place enough! If you're in the mood for Korean, or soup, or flavory good quality food, this is your place!!!

Food was delicious and incredibly fresh! My husband and I were very impressed with both the…read morepresentation and flavor of everything we ordered. Each dish was seasoned beautifully, and the side dishes were absolutely marvelous. The service was also wonderful from start to finish. We were greeted warmly and seated immediately, and I truly appreciated the calm and welcoming atmosphere. It was such a refreshing experience compared to another place I had been visiting for over three decades. The restaurant itself is open, spacious, and very comfortable. I also noticed how clean and well-maintained the restrooms were, which I always appreciate. Our waiter even informed us that the food is MSG-free, which made me especially happy. This is definitely our new favorite spot for soft tofu soup!

My husband and I came here for brunch two days in a row--and honestly, that says everything you…read moreneed to know about Bosscat. From the moment we walked in, the hospitality was exceptional. Mary, the manager, was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind, making us feel welcomed from start to finish. Dakota was fantastic as well and added to an already outstanding experience. We also had the pleasure of meeting owner John, whose warmth and hospitality were evident. He has truly created something special here. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between relaxed, breezy, and effortlessly trendy without trying too hard. The brunch menu is thoughtfully curated, reasonably priced, and refreshing in a time when brunch can easily become overpriced. Not a single item was over $20. And let's talk about the pancakes. We ordered them both days because they were that good. Light, fluffy, perfectly cooked, and finished with those irresistible crisp golden edges that pancake lovers dream about. Easily some of the best pancakes we've had in a very long time. Bosscat delivers on food, service, value, and atmosphere. It's rare to find a place that gets all four right, but they absolutely nailed it. We can't wait to come back!!

the food was good but damn the large party fee being 20% of the bill for a group of 6 was rough bc…read moreit was $45, the person paying thought it was just a regular fee for a bigger group so we tipped 20% on top of that so they got a pretty generous amount from us LOL i think it should've been notified as Automatic gratuity for large party but it is what it is haha i got the korean spicy shrimp and the waitress warned that it was spicy but it was... not spicy at all LOL but it was good. the garlicky rice was a little hard but flavor was nice, presentation was super ugly though - overall it was an okay experience, tables were small for a group of 6 they also didn't validate any of our parking properly for whatever reason so some people in my group had to pay like $20 for parking which sucks, i had to press the call button to get support thankfully to bypass the gate but overall, eh

Great tasting food (saltado picanha with garlic noodles sub for the rice) so phone did not eat…read morefirst. Edmond C was incredibly friendly and helpful! Great great service.

VOX So. Cst. Plaza was excellent!!! The menu has something for everyone from mild to spicy, some…read morereally creative dishes, and I had a difficult time making a choice. But the Seafood Soup was everything I could have wanted! The service was attentive without hovering and the table set attractively. I can't wait togo again!

Fireside Tavern a restaurant located in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, known for its cozy atmosphere,…read morerustic decor, and a heated patio with fire pits. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, catering to a wide range of dining needs. We got the full breakfast two days in a row complimentary. They have most everything you can think of. It was fast, clean, delicious, and variety of items to pick from. Both of our favorites were the oatmeal, sometimes about hotel oatmeals. The staff at Fireside are so sweet, fast, and super friendly.

Welcoming spot located inside the Crown Plaza Hotel. When they were open, I was the 1st to arrive…read moreto sit a the bar and watch the games on TV. Quickly greeted and held some great conversation. I took advantage of Happy Hour with some margaritas. The personalized touch on my drinks by John was great. If I had more time, i could of posted up for another hour. I do wish the hours of the bar started around noon vs 4pm, but not a lot of foot traffic I'm sure so I just rolled with it.

We loved everything about our lunch at Bouillon. Cutest diner with all things French. Loving the…read morefurnishings and decor, that you can actually purchase at their little shop down the walkway. Let me tell you about it. The bread basket - was divine. It came with French butter too. Served warm and that rustic crunchy crust was perfect. I'm convinced you can survive on bread and butter. However, we didn't stop here. Salad frisée aux pardons - frisée lettuce, smoked bacon, one poached egg, croutons, sherry vinaigrette - a beautiful blend of fatty proteins which helps the mineral absorption of the vegetables. Tartare du saumon - salmon tartare with avocado, capers, cornichons, yuzu mayo, scallions, and micro herbs. Served with toasted baguette. Loved every bite. Les moules mariniere - mussels in white wine butter shallots, garlic and parsley broth. Served with fries. Typical French dish that should always be ordered. I think the broth would have been awesome with an extra side of angel hair or any pasta. Husband and I don't like to see anything food wasted, especially this! Delicious! Truite amandine - seared fresh trout, served with green beans, steamed potatoes, and meuniere almond sauce. Very balanced and healthy. Terrine de campagne - homemade pork and duck pate, served with cornichons, pickled shallots, toasted baguette slices. There is nothing better than homemade pate, nothing! For dessert, we chose the cheese plate, with grapes, walnuts, fig jam, toasted baguette. We paired all this with some Bordeaux. C'est magnifique! Truly a meal to remember. We will be coming back sooner rather than later!

Food was overall very good. We ordered French onion soup, salmon tartare, deviled eggs, and mussels…read morein white wine broth to start. Every dish was savory and tasty, but they can also be more on the rich side because they use more butter and cream- which is understandable for French cuisine. For our main dishes, we had steak frites, salmon and chicken entrees. Steak was tender and cooked perfectly, and both the salmon and chicken entrees were moist and flavorful. My only callout would be that I wished the salmon wasn't sitting in so much tomato sauce. We also had profiteroles and chocolate soufflé for dessert, and they were so decadent and delicious! Service was great. Our waiter was very nice, polite and attentive despite having to wait on so many other tables around us. Ambience was interesting because it can be quite charming with all the French artworks and decorations, but yet it didn't feel cozy. The building space seemed like it could've been for an office or a shop. Also, some of the tables were very close together with seats lined against the walls, so it was a bit uncomfortable sitting so close to other diners. Price and portion sizes were very fair. I would definitely come back next time I'm in the area to try other dishes.

Unbelievable!!! The best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. I got the original chicken sandwich…read moreand I'm blown away. They give you the option of getting a breast or a thigh, which I thought was very unique! It was so juicy and flavorful and I'm not sure what the coating is on the chicken but even with the mayo the crunch held up nicely!! Now I thought my regular sandwich was big but oh man did we learn it's not! My husband thought the insane chicken sandwich meant it was spicy but no it meant TWO chicken patties on the sandwich! It was huge!!!! It comes with the same option of breast or thigh, however the original sandwich when you order, you have the option of how spicy you were like the chicken but the insane sandwich does not offer that which my husband took as confirmation that it was their spicy sandwich but it was not spicy at all. Just something to keep in mind! Still a great sandwich! We also got the grilled Bao & Pork and another 10/10! Again, the words flavorful comes to mind when describing these! If you're gonna come, I definitely recommend these as well as the sandwich! We made our meals a combo, which let us get the macaroni and cheese and the french fries. Nothing stands out too much about those two sides. They were very standard. Very good, but nothing very wow. Especially compare to the mains! The service was quick and easy. You come order at the self order kiosk or the gentlemen at the register, you get given a buzzer and you'll just wait. I would say that amount of time that we waited was only 10 minutes at most! This is just a small restaurant in a whole cafeteria, so keep that in mind when you go! It wasn't too hard to find seating but this place is definitely packed! Bao chick was a amazing found! This place is definitely getting recommended anytime someone's ask me what's good to eat in the area!

I was born in China, so I'd say I'm pretty confident in being able to judge a Chinese food…read more This is easily one of the BEST Chinese food in all of SoCal. I'm shocked they aren't more famous. Both times I've been here the owner (I think it's him) sees me and before I can even finish saying 你好 (nihao, hello) he's got a sample of dumplings in my hand. The dish I've pictured is something called Cold Lamb. A better translation would be "cold-prepared lamb" but don't let the name fool you, it will be one of the best things you've ever eaten. Huge portions of meat, slathered in chili oil, with sliced cucumbers and lots of roasted peanuts. Then there's the amazing chili oil dipping sauce and a dipping powder that Im going to be thinking about for weeks. This meal was about 30 bucks but it comes with so, so much food that you could easily split it between two people. Will definitely be coming here any time I'm at SNA!

The perfect healthy and quick meal. I would love if they offered a different vegetable option other…read morethan raw carrots and cucumbers. Rice and chicken are cooked perfectly every time and always flavorful!! HAVE to get the ginger scallion sauce

Solid Hainan chicken. Only gripe is I wish they gave you all 3 of the traditional sauces instead of…read moremaking you pick between the ginger scallion oil and soy sauce ginger Opted for all thigh ($1 extra) Hat yai chicken was standard

I tried the Killer Smash Burger and WOW... 10/10. It was so satisfying -- perfectly cooked with…read morecaramelized onions and chilis that gave it the perfect amount of spice without being overwhelming. Definitely a must-try! The sweet potato fries never disappoint, and adding cheese just takes them to another level. And don't even get me started on the truffle fries... so addicting, definitely meant for sharing (or not). If you're thinking about trying something new here, this is your sign!

I was introduced to Eat Chow by a close friend and overall had a pretty good experience. Their…read moreservice was surprisingly quick, the food came out in 15 minutes from the time we ordered. The iced horchata matcha latte leaned much heavier on the horchata flavor, so don't expect a strong matcha taste if that's what you're looking for. The best thing we ordered was definitely the Chow Chorizo Burrito. It was fully stuffed, the chorizo was seasoned really well, and the avocado balanced everything nicely. I'd absolutely order this again or even pick up to-go for a full beach day. We also got the Strawberry Haute Cakes, which were massive, fluffy pancakes topped with fresh strawberries. Definitely a good option if you're sharing. A couple of things to note - parking is pretty limited, which is honestly expected for this area, so just plan ahead. The interior also feels a bit cramped for the amount of seating they try to fit in, but the space is at least nicely decorated and has a cozy vibe. Would come back here again for brunch, but only in small groups of 2-4 people.