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Eat Chow - Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA

Eat Chow - Costa Mesa

4.9
4.9
35 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1802 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2710

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Eat Chow is your go-to destination for all things comfort. Come stop by at one of our locations for a phenomenal dining experience with your loved ones. On the weekends you can find us slinging brunch and pouring you Mimosas to help ward of those Sunday Scaries. On weekday days and nights expect to sit among locals who have made us a neighborhood favorite!

Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily.

Established in 2008.
We started in December of 2008 in a little spot in Costa Mesa.. We are locally owned and operated and have become a local's favorite! We have a second location in Newport Beach (2012) off a PCH in the Newport Shores neighborhood.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Mexican, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 08:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 08:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Costa Mesa
  • Cross Street
    Our front door faces E. 18th Street (not Newport Blvd).
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy 50% OFF ALL Bottles of Wine! Every Wednesday 5pm to Close! **dine in only
    Wine Wednesday photo
  • Weekend Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Come enjoy your favorite meal of the week with us! Our Brunch Menu has our most popular dishes from our Breakfast Menu and Lunch/Dinner Menu which means you can order breakfast items until 3pm. Enjoy our Signature Mimosa Sampler, Espresso Martini, Sangria and Full Coffee Menu featuring local roaster Moon Goat Coffee! 8am-3pm Saturday & Sunday
    Weekend Brunch photo

What 35 people are saying

Eat Chow - Costa Mesa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Good for special occasions

  • Orange County

    American

  • North Orange County

    Best Overall

  • North Orange County

    Best Food

  • North Orange County

    Best Service

  • North Orange County

    Best Value

  • North Orange County

    Good for special occasions

  • North Orange County

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Eat Chow in Costa Mesa is celebrated for its "best pancakes" and "fluffy, flavorful" brunch options set in a "fun, vibrant" ambiance. With consistently "delicious" food, a "great menu," and "friendly, attentive" service, it's a "must-try" spot. The "gastro pub" style and eclectic menu further enhance the dining experience.

35 Reviews
  1. Emily

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a beautiful brunch at Eat Chow and I can honestly say—these might be the best pancakes I’ve ever had. Fluffy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced… just WOW. The ambiance was fun, vibrant, and welcoming, with a laid-back energy that made the whole experience feel like a treat. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Whether you're a local or just visiting, Eat Chow is a must-try for brunch lovers. Can’t wait to come back! 🍽️🥞✨

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  2. jan

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always good and our waitress today was fantastic!!!

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  3. George

    Palm Springs6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service, as usual! Food is consistently delicious.

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  4. Cheryl

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place to eat. The food is delicious and the wait staff is top notch!

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  5. George

    Palm Springs6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu and we’ve always been impressed with the consistent quality of the food here. Pricing is reasonable and the service is great!Very comfortable place to enjoy a meal. Lots of parking as well! Highly recommend!

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  6. Kim VIP

    Orange County16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was off the charts today Thank you Eat Chow !!! The food tasty as always see you soon 👍👍

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  7. Irma

    Central Coast8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated birthday with sisters and father. We all enjoyed drinks and meals. We started with with crispy cauliflower appetizer. I ordered smoky grilled sandwich. The portion size was perfect. Finished off with warm gooey butter cake dessert. Highly recommend!

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  8. Kathy VIP

    Orange County8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I had the Ribeye Thai Salad and it was delicious!

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  9. David

    Orange County6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were excellent. Glad to see they expanded with more inside seating.

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  10. Cheryl

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service! Have been before and will go again for sure!

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FAQs

Eat Chow - Costa Mesa offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Eat Chow - Costa Mesa also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 650-2469.

Eat Chow - Costa Mesa is rated 4.9 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Eat Chow - Costa Mesa

1802 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2710

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Our front door faces E. 18th Street (not Newport Blvd).
  • Area
    Costa Mesa
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 08:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 08:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Mexican, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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