So customer service was poor but the food was amazing! Fabulous if I could say so myself. However, they brought our dishes without utensils. We also asked for an extra plate they forgot. We asked for hot sauce and they brought it out 20 mins into our meal so we ate it without the hot sauce. They also took 15 mins to come over to take our order. If you're looking to eat quick and be out this wouldn't be the place food also took around 30 mins. But the food is great! so if you have time highly recommend. Loved their chicken picata read more

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This place looks really nice and has decent parking across the street. The service was good, but the wait was pretty long. It took about 30 minutes after we ordered to get our food. This was on a reasonably busy Saturday, but there was no line of customers outside so it wasn't THAT busy. Unfortunately, I was unimpressed with the food. It's important to note that I only had the chow benedict, so maybe the other food is good and there's certainly a good selection, but it was very uninspired. It didn't taste bad, it was just extremely ordinary. The potatoes were whatever, the Benedict was cooked fine, but it was missing flavor. I am a Benedict fanatic and I rate this near the bottom of the Benedict's I've had, I think they really need to add something to make it worth $20. read more

Eat Chow - Chow Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Amazing Food & Even Better Hospitality Eat Chow is one of those places you're happy you found. The owner is incredibly friendly and genuinely goes out of his way to make sure you're taken care of. You can feel the hospitality the moment you walk in. The menu has a really good variety, so there's something for everyone. The tacos are excellent -- full of flavor and consistently done right. The curry chicken salad is absolutely delicious -- fresh, well-balanced, and packed with flavor. And the salmon salad is just as good -- light but satisfying and perfectly prepared. If you want quality food with welcoming service, Eat Chow is definitely worth the visit. Highly recommend! read more

Always a good meal here or for take out. Kids love it too. Favorite is the Newporter salad read more

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Great food! We ordered ours for take out and still tasted fresh. Would definitely recommend.

Good food with a wide menu that covers breakfast and lunch. Something for everyone. Cocktails, beer, mimosas, and coffee are all available. Quick and friendly service, they even comped a couple orders of fries for my large party. Small-ish dining area, so recommendations are recommended. Good place for everyone from Newport Beach hot-yoga girls to golf dads. read more

This place is sooo good and so fun. They recently renovated and it's just so vibes. I can hang out here all day. The Caesar wrap is sooo good. I usually don't order Caesar wraps because I'm not a fan of cold chicken or soggy lettuce, but this one will change your mind. The chicken is crispy, the wrap is so warm and delicious, and the sauce omg what's in it?! I can eat it every day. If you're thinking of getting it, get it! read more

If you're looking for yummy food, great service and a chill atmosphere, Eat Chow is the place for you! I came here tonight and had the sweet potato fries...they are topped with Parmesan cheese and served with a chipotle ranch...absolutely delicious! I also got the fig and Brie panini which was really good too. Everything I've tried here is great. Our server was wonderful too! read more

Eat Chow - Fig and Brie Panini Dinner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

So far this is one of my favorite spots for breakfast/lunch. There's an assortment of dishes for any craving whether it be heavy or light and the kitchen can be very accommodating. I've had Alex as my waiter twice and from my experience he's awesome. He's very professional but is still laid back in a way. I love how he's ready for us whether it be the bill, condiments, refills, etc. I got the opportunity to enjoy both their indoor and outdoor dining. Both areas do not disappoint as the decor is very comfy but give a modern brunch. On my first visit my friend and I got the chorizo hash and avotoast. The hash is on the heavier side but still a great choice that they didn't leave a single bit left on the plate. The avotoast left me feeling very satisfied, but not stuffed and the smoked salmon add on made it that much better. This is a must try spot during any time of the day, but maybe I'm too quick to say since I haven't had their dinner menu. Overall, very happy with the restaurant. Our second visit we got the breakfast burrito and cubano. The burrito is a large size to which we took it home, but it was packed full of flavor and instead of scrambled eggs we got sunny side up to make the burrito have a creamier texture. The cubano was awesome and the potatoes that came with it were perfect. I was reluctant on the potatoes from other restaurants, but they caught me by good surprise. They were wedge fries, with the perfect crisp. Since we're on the subject of crisp the cubano was the same with each and every bite. The aioili on the cubano was spectacular especially since I am used to mustard, but the switch up was a great idea. read more

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Was very excited because they now claim they are seed oil free! Asked what oil they use now and was told vegetable oil!! I guess they don't know that vegetable oil is a seed oil. Will not be coming back super deceiving . read more

Eat Chow - Seed oil free , when asked what oil they use they said vegetable - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Love Eat Chow! Everything I've ordered at Breakfast & lunch have all been amazing. One of my go to restaurants when I want tasty food. read more

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Definitely a spot worth trying if you're ever in the area! They have a wide variety of delicious food, but my favorite is the Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap with truffle fries. They make it like no one else, and I have to order it every time I visit. The staff and owner are always so sweet and welcoming, which makes the experience even better! read more

I've been coming here for years... The food is generally pretty steady, although often soggy if you order delivery/to go. But tonight I dined in and would encourage everyone to check the bill! I ordered a French dip, which was delicious... But I was asked, "do you want a side salad or fries? Would you like cheese?" I answered "fries and yes please cheese." When I looked at the bill, I was charged $3 up charged for fries and $3 for a slice of Swiss cheese. It's not the end of the world, but honestly... the way it was phrased and also an up charge for fries over a side salad and two dollars for one slice of Swiss cheese is just ridiculous in my book. It's tough times for everyone, but do better Eat Chow. read more

My husband and I were in town on a Sunday morning and came across Eat Chow and are so happy we did. The wait was only about 20min on a Sunday around 11am which isn't bad at all. There is a super cute consignment store a few places down and it's a great way to spend the time while you wait to sit! They have tons of street parking, at least while we were there. The food was good and portions were big. Really loved the cocktails! The dirty chai espresso martini was fire. The perfect mix of flavors and wasn't too sweet which is my favorite. We live in San Diego and don't have an Eat Chow location which is so sad! The next time we are in Costa Mesa we will make sure to stop by and try the churro French toast! read more

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Eat chow has been on the bookmark list to try forever. If you're coming on a weekend during social hours, expect a wait. And if you're hungry expect to be famished of boredom before the food actually comes, that is if they don't forget the fatty crispy juicy truffle fries we ordered but never got. All for the better cause I don't need more reason to sweat. Just when you're so done waiting and getting questionably irate, butt is numb and topics trite-fully discussed.. do you forgo all that when your plates all arrive simultaneously. Now this is weeks after I'd been there and I can remember loving every bite but conflicted with wanting to return. The food is worth the wait. It's all so simple but flavors are fully developed, combined; the toast was properly toasted and eggs poached beautifully. Arugula is lightly dressed but flavorful. I've heard fantastic things about Amy's egg white omelette. If you have a bigger party, they might be able to take reservations but not for anything less than 4-5 I'd imagine. Customer service is great if you can get their attention. Like waiting for a bartender in a hot club. read more

Eat Chow - Avocado Toast and Arugula Salad Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We had the savoy toast and tomato toast for our first breakfast here. Excellent taste, ingredients and beautiful presentation. Terrific service, pleasant surroundings and perfect background music. read more

Had such a wonderful experience tonight thanks to Renae and Adrian. I loved the new decor but the impeccable service is always what keeps me coming back, and tonight they blew it out of the park. They took excellent care of everyone even when the crowd picked up and were so kind and attentive. read more

This place is phenomenal. The staff is friendly. The food choices are delicious and the prices are awesome. Definitely coming back again. Had an amazing experience. read more

I'm saddened by the direction Eat Chow seems to be headed. They used to have unique flavors on the menu and it seems to be more basic flavor profiles now. They had a delicious BBQ eggs Benedict years ago but got rid of it and now have a basic Benedict. They used to have delicious Thai beef salad and my favorite seared ahi salad but both have been taken off the menu and all that's left are basic salads. I hope they bring back their some of their more unique dishes of introduce some new ones! read more

The Ahi Tuna salad and the halibut sandwich were delicious. Great service and delicious food. We will be back!

The best as always Been coming here for over a decade and they NEVER disappoint. Consistently fresh and friendly Shout out to our server Renee, she was great. Try anything, it's all fabulous! Promise read more

Sebastian was our server tonight, great food, great guy and great service. Ordered the smash burger and genuinely was one of the best ones I've had. Definitely will be one of my go to spots, you have try this place! read more

I really liked the design of the interior, the lunch menu was great but I really want to come back for brunch. It definitely seems like a good spot for a morning meal outside read more

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Eat Chow, wow! Casual vibes, Big flavors... I'd mention the laid back and cozy atmosphere, but I DoorDash from this restaurant. It's one of the few restaurants on DD that exceeds expectations every time. Eat Chow serves elevated comfort food with a twist. The 8oz Chimichurri Skirt Steak is tender and full of flavor. The steak was flavorful on its own, but the Chimichurri added a flavor I would come back for every day! The thin cut fries were the perfect compliment because they were crispy enough to stand up to the sauce and not greasy like most fries. Likewise, I've ordered the crispy meat tacos which are filled with delicious shredded rib eye steak, cotija cheese, and pico de gallo. Few restaurants can prepare a crispy taco without it being greasy, but Eat Chow got it right. Well done chef... or should I say you're rare. read more

Wow! This place is kind of mind blowing. My bf and I arrived when nobody was there. Allison our server was fabulous! She knew how to read the room and set the mood for my bf and I. She light some candles and dimmed the lights. She made it super romantic and special. Her service was top notch. She made excellent suggestions and connected with us on a personal level. She's really something! The food was all very delicious. We did not have one bad thing to say about this place. We will most definitely be back and ask for Allison. read more

Love this place the food is so good I recommend the shrimp tacos they are delicious! Allison always serves us and is amazing if you want a good experience ask for her. 5 stars always! read more

Cute lil brunch spot located in Costa Mesa. Friends wanted to try it out after hearing a bit of hype from others. Staff were friendly upon checking in for tables. They have seating available inside and out. Recommend eating outside when it's a beautiful warm day. Expect a little wait when you arrive after opening. Everything about this place was clean for the most part. Servers were pretty attentive. Only ordered the Cinnamon French Toast since I normally eat a small bite for breakfast. I don't know why I expected a french toast that I could easily make at home, but taste wise definitely wasn't it. Maybe it was the bread part of the toast, but it had a weird taste. Almost like gas? Still ate it regardless because I knew it would've been a while until my next meal. Don't recommend ordering this. But do try it out to see if you think the same. The only thing I enjoyed trying while picking at my groups food were the truffle fries and their choco taco dessert. Definitely still want to come back to try other meals because there were other things that looked appetizing! read more

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Started coming here about 4-5 years ago, the food is excellent, the breakfast tostadas and lemon french toast are thee go to menu items for us. Service has always been on point, friendly and attentive the atmosphere inside is nice, seems that they expanded a bit, idk it had been a while since we had last come. The management and owners of this place are on point and actually care about the customers experience down to the detail, which means a lot! Always been a go to spot and will continue to be! Thanks Eat Chow Side note- been wanting to check out the other location on PCH too! read more

From the amazing staff to absolutely delicious menu, you will love Eat Chow! Appetizers are incredible too. They have wine Wednesday wine deals too. Omgosh they don't use bad for you seed oils either! That's amazing! Everything is great. Don't wait! Go for breakfast, lunch and dinner! read more

I absolutely LOVE Eat Chow!! I have been going since around 2015 and hadn't been in awhile and just came back tonight. Omg "THE Burger" I'm not joking is probably one of my favorite burgers I've ever had. I try burgers everywhere I go and this one was juicy AF, full of flavor, bacon was crispy and thick, and lots of secret sauce!! The sweet potato fries with cojita cheese is another go to for me. I noticed they remodeled and made it bigger and nicer too. Can't wait to come back. read more

Eat Chow - The Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The cuisine at Eat Chow is fantastic. Every dish I've had is delicious and unique. It's often busy so the servers sometimes get backed up, but they're always friendly and helpful. The ambience inside is pleasant and intimate, while the outside dining is comfortable and benefits from the coastal weather. I don't know if there's anything low-cal on the menu, but it's so scrumptious I don't really care. read more

Tried this place out after seeing the great reviews and thought it was okay. Doesn't really stand out compared to other brunch places in the area. Service was a bit lacking as we had to hunt for our waiter several times and the food and drinks were quite expensive for what you actually got. (ie: small portions). The interior is nicely done and clean. May revisit and update this review. My reviews generally weigh service heavily. I think this could have potentially been 5 stars if we had someone more attentive. read more

The food is always great consistent and well prepared. The staff is always friendly and upbeat. Would definitely go back again.

Walked in today (Thursday) at 11:30 am, stood by the hostess area while the server and employees walked by us several times. No one offered us a seat or greeted us. A few minutes later a group of guys walk in and the employee tells them and us (through a second hand communication) to sit anywhere. The group of guys that came after us took the booth seat I wanted so we sat outside. Waited for a while, saw the group of guys who came in after us get their orders taken before us while no one came to serve us - so we just left. Never going back, too many awesome places out there that I don't need to waste my time with this place. read more

Let me say I eat here in person and take out frequently. It is one of my wife's favorite places. I hope this a one off. I ordered the steak wedge salad(a favorite). Not this time. No wedge..shredded lettuce. Overdone steak. If I wanted a carne asada taco without the tortilla, I would have ordered somewhere else. Again, I hope this was a one off because Eat Chow is normally spot on. We will see next time. read more

Came here with my boo thang this past weekend. We found this place on Yelp. With all the good reviews, why not? We weren't sure which side was the entrance to the building. Outside has a patio with plants. It was pouring rain when we went, so no one was sitting on the patio. There is a parking lot right across the way as well. You just have to cross the street and you are there. When we walked in, we were greeted right away and seated. We loved our booth in the corner. Perfect so I could kiss and cuddle my man while dining in lol We ordered the truffle Mac and cheese, crispy cauliflower, a panini and the 3 amigos. First off, that truffle Mac and cheese did not deliver. The sauce was too thin and watery. Not enough cheese. The flavor was flat as well. We ordered it without bacon, and they messed up and made it with bacon. They re-made it for us. So maybe they rushed it since they had to re-make? I don't know. Secondly, the crispy cauliflower. This does not taste like your typical fried cauliflower at restaurants. It comes with a sauce on top, tomatoes, garnish and lemons. For my boyfriend and I, it just had too much going on. You really didn't get to enjoy the crispy, fried cauliflower with all the other stuff thrown in there. It was overwhelming. Sometimes less is more. Ya know? The Brie panini was very sweet and seemed to lack something. I liked the mushrooms in it. But it was an odd tasting panini. Like is this a dessert or sandwich?! Didn't care for that sandwich. All the ingredients are good on their own. But thrown together, it just wasn't a good mix. My boyfriend ordered the 3 amigos and gave decent feedback for that dish. So overall, we liked it. Didn't love it, but liked it. Would we go back? I'm thinking not lol But the booth was comfy and we enjoyed being able to watch the rain through the windows while we ate lunch. We did want to try the breakfast, but arrived too late. So we missed the brunch. It's possible that breakfast is where it's at with this establishment. read more

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Really nice brunch spot. Service was excellent and the food was really good. We got the hot white chocolate macadamia nut latte and the iced cookie butter cold brew. Both were great drinks. The food was all good. The chicken breakfast tostadas were great. The pesto eggs were also really great. The French bread was the weakest dish, but still was ok. We started with the Parmesan truffle fries and that was a great starter. Great joint, would definitely go again. read more

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A very solid brunch location with a small parking lot across the street. Not very busy on a Saturday morning around 9am so we got our food quickly. I got the chorizo bowl with egg/avocado and it's very savory. A hardy portion and a good amount of bacon mixed in. Not spicy at all honestly but it was very filling especially with the crispy potatoes. Their orange juice is fresh squeezed so that's always a plus. Customer service was very nice and their bathroom is clean. They have a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating as well. read more

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Such a cute place, with good service and great food! We've been coming here for a long time and never a bad meal. They have a sign posted now that say "No seed oils" which makes me love this place even more! read more

This local restaurant was great. Met my cousin for a Sunday brunch. I'm a big coffee martini fan, so of course enjoyed their espresso martini, delish. The food was amazing and delighted they accommodate me as I dnt eat potatoes. My eggs Benedict were served with fried mixed vegetables. So happy with my choice and service was great. Our waitress was very friendly, cheerful and provided great service. I definitely will be returning. Y'all have to try the banana pudding bread. read more

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