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4.2 (127 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Muriel G.

This is an awesome awesome place to eat together with friends or family. The staff is wonderful. The owner is out of this world. She is so awesome. Their food is delicious. Very very reasonable fresh they serve breakfast all day. I had their breakfast burrito one night, their sliders are Yummer's Can't go wrong Trivia night on Thursday night

Jennifer H.

OVERALL : I was looking into OC restaurant week spots when I discovered that Deli Nerds offers a $5 breakfast burrito option! It looks like they always have this deal as part of their normal weekly specials, but the deal hours were extended for restaurant week. Food didn't take long to come out. Good spot to pick up a casual breakfast. Although I ordered for takeout, it was nice to see that they had seating in case I revisit next time :) PARKING : Parking lot, easy to find FOOD/DRINKS : Breakfast Burrito - flour tortilla, hash browns, cheddar, egg, choice of protein, and hot sauce The burrito was a good size for $5 -- def not the biggest burrito I've had nor the most decadent, but solid for the price and quality of food! I liked that you could choose the protein as well. I enjoyed the bacon more than the sausage. It had more of a salty pop compared to the sausage which was a lot more muted. Hot sauce def brings lots more flavor to the meal -- don't skip it!

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Faith E.

this place is just average imo they do however have great deals. $5 burritos are nice but these aren't amazing you definitely get way you pay for. 3/5 chorizo burrito 3.5/5 iced vanilla latte the store is cute and they seem to be having all kinds of community stuff happening so that's cool!

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Lucas B.

Stopped here after a Saturday round of golf- they have great bottled and canned beer / N/A options. We learned all sandwiches come in slider form, so I recommend ordering 3 if you're hungry. Good sauce on the smash burger sliders, fun wall decor, large patio. I'm taking note of the $5 breakfast burrito promo! Staff was kind and helpful explaining the menu.

Ashantha R.

This is my third time visiting this amazing local spot, and it keeps getting better. The food is consistently on point honestly, I'm a fan of the entire menu, but the sliders are the real stars. Simply the best. The service is excellent as well. You can tell they have genuinely great people working here. The interior is tastefully designed, warm, and welcoming. They also have something happening every day of the week, and the Friday live music is my personal favorite. If you're in Costa Mesa, Deli Nerds is an absolute must‑try. A true local gem.

Erik C.

Solid spot for good food, patio ambiance, and live music! I've been here three times for dinner and have tried about 8 different sliders so far. Each time I've gone for their 3 slider combo. My favorites so far are the banh mi and the cubano. From what I've had, the food is delish without feeling overly heavy. They had good evening patio ambiance with their lights and flame tower heaters. And, I happened to catch live ukulele music on a Friday night! As a fellow ukulele player, it's pretty rare to hear live ukulele music over dinner, so that was really cool! Music was chill and catchy. The food + vibes is great for friendly conversation or a casual date night. Cool staff too. Shoutout to Tina and Kyle for the friendly service. Overall, a solid spot with good food, a welcoming atmosphere, and an easygoing vibe!

Bonnie S.

say YES to the NERDS!!! Yes to Deli Nerds in Costa Mesa, CA! This deli menu is filled with soo many favorites and new discoveries that you wanna taste for your next visit! The manager Hannah was like you gotta try the Banh Mi Pork Slider and lowkey, doubtful but with the first bite, WOW! The smash slides were awesome along with their signature French Dip slider. Their salads were huge and fresh along with their bowls and wraps but what's really impressive is their protein selection! It's packed with premium quality meats like grilled salmon, marinated chicken breast, sirloin steak, shrimp and so much more! It's healthy eating that doesn't taste like cardboard.

Brooke B.

Have been looking forward to trying this place, because they are seed oil free. Was not impressed at all with the food. Ordered the Baja bowl, the steak was so well done it was not edible. There was also really nothing to the bowl it was mainly rice. We also ordered chicken skewers which were charred black and so dry we had to throw them out. Will not be back, complete waste of money and will have to get dinner elsewhere In response to the owner it seems she is unapologetic for serving food that is not edible. I would think if the food staff cannot get our first two meals right not sure how they could get a third meal right.

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Stu M.

Got two surprise burritos for $7 off app. They had potato's and sausage Couldn't really make out anything else inside the burritos. They were cold since it was 6pm when I picked them up and most likely made this morning. Brought home and heated up, For $3.50 each, they were okay at best. Weighed in at 10.9 oz. would be disappointed if I would have paid $9 each. Nice people. I wish I could have gave them a better rating.

Camille T.

I like this place - really good deals, good seating/ambiance, and the food is good! The plaza is large as well so there's a decent amount of parking

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Thank you for dining with us and we hope to see you again soon.

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Thank you Kristen! Hope to see you again soon.

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The service is amazing. Super helpful and nice. All the sandwiches that I tried were yummy. Great little hidden gem.

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Thank you so much Dali, we really appreciate the kind words.

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Thank you for the kind review Dina! Please come visit us again soon.

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Ordered for a lunch event at work. Everything was delicious! Some said their wrap or sliders were a bit dry.

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This place is up. I must try. Will not let you down. The food is excellent. The staff is friendly. The prices are unbelievable.

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Thank you Maria!

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Great service and food! We had the chorizo and sausage burritos. Both were delicious and healthy portion size. Highly recommended!

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Thanks Jacob! So glad you enjoyed the food.

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Thank you for your review Karina!

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Lemon & Thyme - Pork belly and black garlic bbq

Lemon & Thyme

4.8(305 reviews)
1.8 mi

One of the best hidden gems I've discovered. If you didn't know exactly what you were looking for,…read moreyou'd probably walk right past it. It's a little tricky to find, but once you do, it's absolutely worth the effort. We started with the grilled peach and burrata salad, followed by the shrimp saganaki and the short rib ravioli. Every dish was exceptional--thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. It was truly one of the best meals I've had in a very long time.

First time at Lemon & Thyme and it was a great experience overall. The ambiance was calm and quiet…read moreenough for our group to comfortably talk throughout dinner. The food was excellent, but our server Gabriel really made the night. He was attentive, funny, and gave great recommendations while answering all of our questions. We started with the prime beef tartare, shrimp ceviche and roasted cauliflower. All three were delicious. For entrees, we ordered the grilled octopus al pastor, short rib ravioli, branzino, and the 24 oz ribeye. Every dish was flavorful and well executed. The ribeye with mashed potatoes and mushrooms was cooked perfectly, but the standout for me was the short rib ravioli. I had heard of it before but never tried it until this visit. The pasta to filling ratio was spot on and every bite was excellent. For dessert, we ordered the espresso crème brûlée, which was rich, creamy, and well balanced. Gabriel also surprised us with a baklava cheesecake on the house, and our group could not stop talking about it. Combining baklava and cheesecake was a game changer. Definitely a place I would come back to.

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Lemon & Thyme - Peaches and burrata salad (seasonal)

Peaches and burrata salad (seasonal)

Lemon & Thyme - Peaches and burrata (seasonal)

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Momonoki - Prosciutto salad

Momonoki

4.1(304 reviews)
2.3 mi
$$

We finally got around to trying MomoNoki and honestly, every dish we ordered was a hit. Ricky and…read moreRyan took great care of us and were super friendly throughout the meal. The Miso Carbonara was probably my favorite. It's one of those dishes where everyone at the table keeps sneaking another bite. The Kimchi Arancini was also so good We also ordered the scallop dish with pesto, and wow!! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy without feeling too heavy. It was one of those dishes that makes you pause for a second after the first bite. By the end of the meal, we were already talking about what we will order next time

Went here cause I love Asian fusion had butternut squash ravioli was amazing sad they took it off…read morethe menu I also had a different pasta can't remember the name the calamari the steak - wish there was more chimichurri a pork belly dish super tender prosciutto salad with Panna cotta so different but works ! And focaccia so fluffy and delicious ! By the way they own a farm so it's mostly if not all farm to table ! I came back 6 times to get through the whole menu after this service was great and the place is small so dinner gets packed ! So be prepared Never uploaded this review then came back because they redid their menu and again never disappointed and the server who noticed I was waiting to order and hopped right out her spot to come take mine even though I think it was her coworkers job lol well done on the customer service and observation it was so sweet and adorable

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Momonoki - Bolognese papardelle

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Verde Restaurant

Verde Restaurant

4.6(130 reviews)
2.2 mi
Healthy dining
Locally sourced ingredients

Great service and very friendly employees working here. We both thought the food was wonderful…read more We sat outside on the patio and although it's not the fault of the restaurant, the overhead takeoffs made conversation very difficult. Luckily my business associate laughed it off.

Came here with some coworkers after an event near by…read more Appears to be a farm to table kinda place. The menu is on the smaller side but has good choices for mains. A good list of cocktails but was saddened by the limited selection of non-alcoholic choices. Being a farm to table and local focus restaurant I'd wished they would provide a more inventive non alcoholic selection. We shared the fired cabbage and the cauliflower. Funny enough two of us had the hanger steak and two the protein bowl. Staff is friendly and attentive. Water glasses were always full and the server came by to ensure everything tasted good. The space itself is dark and cozy. Very much like a little farm house you'd find in the country side, albeit modern and minimal. There is parking on the upper level lot that would get you to the front door a lot easier than the maze of stairs and hallways from the lower lot. They were hosting a wine tasting dinner that evening, but that didn't seem to affect service to the rest of the restaurant. If you are nearby and craving some clean honest food I'd definitely check it out.

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Solstice

Solstice

4.4(825 reviews)
4.0 mi

Came here last night with my fiancée and best friend. To start we had the House Rolls, Short Rib…read moreCroquettes, and the Sea Bass Crudo. Absolutely amazing. No notes. We shared the Seafood Risotto and the 8oz Filet for entrees. Again, no notes. Everything was well balanced while also bursting with flavor. We were debating desserts due to being full from our delicious meal. My friend made a comment about how they had doughnuts on the menu, and that "it would be so perfect to get because it's national donut day." Our server Ashley, must have overheard us because later on as we were all chit chatting, behold: Doughnuts for the table!!! We had told the waiter there must have been a mistake because we didn't order any donuts, and he told us "these are a little treat for you guys from Ashley!" Thanks to the Solstice team for an excellent meal experience, and special shoutout to Ashley for surprising us with the donuts!

Came here for a party and was genuinely impressed with the entire experience. Parking was easy…read moresince there's a parking structure, and the restaurant validates parking, which is always a nice bonus. The service was excellent from start to finish, and the ambiance was open, upscale, welcoming, and perfect for both special occasions and group gatherings. Food-wise, everything we tried was fantastic. My favorite dish was the Braised Short Rib Pappardelle, which was rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The Parker House Rolls were also a standout, and all of the appetizers we ordered were great as well. Unfortunately, I forgot to take photos of most of the appetizers because we dug right in, but I did manage to get a picture of dessert. Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere all exceeded expectations. I'd definitely come back and would recommend Solstice for a date night, celebration, or any special occasion.

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Social - SOCIAL - Costa Mesa

Social

3.9(1.7k reviews)
1.8 mi
$$

We came here on a Friday afternoon around 5pm. Trying to get in for happy hour and we made it in…read moretime. The place wasn't busy at all. Plenty of indoor seating and a nice long bar. They have 3 nice size tvs too if you're wanting to watch some games. We sat at the bar and for sure thought we'd indulge in happy hour menu times but we saw photos of the Drive Thru Burger and could not resist ordering it. My friend and I split the burger. It was the perfect amount to share as well. The patties were so juicy and flavorful along with the sauce and the rest of the ingredients, it was definitely one of my fave burgers I've had in a while. I decided to try their espresso martini. Not bad at all. I asked for not to sweet and no cream, got exactly what I ordered. We ate for sure coming back to try the bread pudding dessert as well, one of my faves!

#1 favorite brunch spot in OC! The food is TOP-NOTCH. Amazing options, great flavor, consistent…read morequality. When I say amazing...I mean AMAZING. I've had the Drive Thru burger, chicken and waffles, BTL, etc. and they were each some of the best food I've had in OC. Can't get over their French fries with the homemade ranch and the garlic aioli. Honestly committed to trying everything on the menu at some point this year. Service is also top-notch. Gabriel is the best waiter (you know they're good when you don't even want to call them waiter) I've ever had at any restaurant - he is so sweet, funny, and makes everyone feel genuinely cared for. I love that the restaurant is usually quiet and less busy because that means I don't have to wait to be seated, but I am genuinely SHOCKED. This is the type of place you expect to have a 3hr waiting list. Perhaps it's a matter of location. Perhaps they revamped their menu since some of the negative feedback. If you've tried this place and it wasn't your favorite, please give it another chance for brunch, it's fantastic! Can say enough great things about Social. BLESS YELP FOR HELPING ME FIND THIS GEM!

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The Country Club - Broiled Chicken Wings

The Country Club

4.3(1.4k reviews)
2.6 mi
$$

We hosted my retirement party at The Country Club. We wanted something different from the usual…read morebuffet thing. The Country Club is beautiful. It's decorated in a 1930's speakeasy theme and is very clean and very well maintained!! My wife contacted Megan, the Event Coordinator who invited us to have dinner so we could check out the venue, go over some scenarios and sample the food. Megan was so super cool, friendly and knowledgeable. She made it easy...she was straight forward with pricing and had great suggestions. She listened to what we wanted and made all the necessary accommodations. We then did a food tasting to select the menu for the event. There was soooo much good food it was hard to make decisions but we did it!! Then came game day!! Megan and here team had everything ready to go. Megan introduced us to the staff members who would be serving us. Everyone was so nice, professional and attentive. Then came the food!! Everything was fantastic and beautifully displayed. All my guests had great time and loved the food and loved The Country Club!! Thank you Megan and the team and thank you to The Country Club!!

This place was a real awesome surprise. Excellent food,…read moredrinks and service. From the outside you dont expect to walk into a beautiful room with such a stunning bar. I definitely recommend this place!

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The Country Club - Large covered patio - great for event space and brunch parties

Large covered patio - great for event space and brunch parties

The Country Club - Mushroom Risotto made with Dashi Risotto, Braised Pork, Maitake Mushrooms, Slow Cooked Egg, Toasted Sesame Seeds

Mushroom Risotto made with Dashi Risotto, Braised Pork, Maitake Mushrooms, Slow Cooked Egg, Toasted Sesame Seeds

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