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Diner cuisine: the best places to taste it in Costa Mesa

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Dick Church's Restaurant
90/100 (946 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
Diner
American
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Diner
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Great food with superior interior design and decorations reminding us the artistic era from the 70s. It is a perfect place for family gatherings,..."
Sarah Y Tse. 謝婉敏
"This spot never ceases to amaze me even after 16 years of coming here. Top notch customer service and the heartiest breakfast! Thank you for always..."
Joshua Avance
"Great family diner and love the atmosphere. The interior decorations are remnant of the 70s and the staff inside were very friendly. The food was..."
Ron Deo
"Fun 1970s themed booths and decor... outstanding food, I had the corned beef hash and it was amazing... the staff was fun, had great humor and..."
Michael Fells
"Waitress was great! The Shepard’s pie and spice bomb burger were both amazing. Kids meal burger was a giant. Wedge salad was almost too big. Yummy..."
Sara
"Came by for happy hour and the new bartender Cody made some really great drinks!! Asked for it extra spicy and it got me! Then chef Nick came out and..."
Chris Dominic
"Good breakfast diner food. I recommend the eggs Benedict. The chicken fried steak was also good. Nicely seared corned beef hash. Unfortunately the..."
Simon Kaulius
"I’ve been here twice and both times the food was absolutely delicious. I’ve had the breakfast tacos and the chilaquiles and would order both..."
Becky Pietrenka
"We’re going full five Bc they are friendly at and they already knew that bacon and potatoes both need to be crispy. All in all it was ALL good and..."
Drifton A. Way
"Local place recently renovated. Patio dining, old school diner setting and music on some evenings. There is a bar off to the side as well. Good food..."
Michael Huntley
"I love hitting this place up for breakfast. They’ve got great outdoor seating. Great service, good food overall good time beautiful people..."
Danny Muntean
"Perfect diner style experience. Good food, indoor and outdoor seating, very welcoming..."
Dana E
"A Must Eat ! We have breakfast here multiple times during our Annual trip to Sand Sports Super Show and they Never Disappoint. Great Coffee..."
Lorin Morrell
"Fantastic SoCal Old Skool vibe. Diner food and ambiance to the..."
David Andrae
"This is is great! Breakfast was delicious. Service was fantastic. Delicious local coffee was..."
Kayla Clark
"This a great little diner. Traditional food. Friendly staff. Great old time atmosphere. Don't expect fancy. It is a diner and gives you a nice diner..."
Laureen
"If you are looking for a great breakfast spot, this is the place to go! Always the best service and..."
J B
"Food was amazing and our waitress was awesome! Would definitely recommend this spot if you want a great experience with great..."
Cody Perry
Eat Chow
88/100 (3006 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
American
Diner
Mexican
American
Cafe
Contemporary
Cafe
Mexican
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Tapas
Tacos
French Toast
Burger
Toasts
Salad
Sit down
Diner
Mexican
American
Café
Contemporary
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"The chilaquiles are WILDLY good - I don’t know what magic they do to keep the chips crispy but still saucy but it’s insane. I love that it comes..."
Regina Philangie
"This is one of my favorite places to get a relaxing breakfast on the weekends that will fill you up. All of their items on offer are cooked well and..."
Brooks Jones
"Came by for some lunch during the weekday and it wasn't so busy. Service was great, staff are very friendly. Ordered some burgers and fries and they..."
R Palacios
"7/28/2023 I had the Spanish style rotisserie chicken salad, it was delicious. My sangria was good too. Our server was nice. Very nice meal..."
Aaron Prohaska
"It's been awhile since my last visit, was sad my favorite dish was dropped from the menu. Pulled pork eggs Benedict. The server suggested the..."
Zac Kay
"The food is above average. The service and atmosphere are excellent. Highly recommend. The atmosphere gives modern California vibes. Simple colors..."
Daniel Lipton
"I’ve been wanting to try this spot for a while! Cute little restaurant that serves up a variety of dishes. Smaller inside than I expected it would..."
Sylvia Bosco
"Quality of food aside ( which was amazing ) the staff is next level. Adam and his team are SO accommodating and go above and beyond to make sure the..."
Charles Barakat
"My entire group loved the food we ordered! I got the Truffle Mac and Cheese with no bacon as a vegetarian option. They gave me no grief to remove the..."
Danielle Sowers
"Fantastic venue with a solid menu. Staff provided outstanding customer service and stayed on top of everything. "The" burger was delicious and juicy..."
Robert Alvarez
"Looking for a place that is still having dining service? This cute place EatChow in Costa Mesa hits the spot. Seating was closed inside but tables..."
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"I just moved to Costa Mesa and have been exploring the multitude of restaurant options. I HIGHLY recommend Eat Chow! My server was very nice and the..."
andrea pokallus
"I really love this place. Feels like a small town restaurant with amazing food and excellent service. It's spendy, like everything else these days,..."
Travis
"Loved the atmosphere. An amazing big store is attached. I had the chicken salad. #allergygirl had to sub out corn, avocado and peanuts for black..."
Penny King
"Eat chow is an amazing breakfast experience! Highly recommend! The food portion and price is very reasonable. The staff was awesome. Also I really..."
Ash Reinhardt
"Went for brunch and had an absolutely incredible latte and a banging meal. They have both traditional as well as Mexican inspired brunch options. The..."
Martin Bradshaw
Bill's Burgers
80/100 (630 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
Fast Food
Fast food
Diner
American
Diner
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
Sit down
American
Diner
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"The Patty Melt w/ thousand island dressing on a "well grilled" sour dough - omg hangover food !!! Amazing ! I think I'll add coleslaw stuffed inside..."
Diyonne Raines
"Awesome food!!! Prices might be a little high but you get what you pay for!!! Sandwiches are packed with excellent cuts of meat and flavored so tasty..."
Wendy Mason-Cruz
"I tried the veggie burger. It needs more taste, more seasoning and..."
Husain Alsada
"Surprisingly very good, and best French fries I ever had! They tender inside and crispy golden on outside, excellent! Chicken salad is good, though..."
Anastasia Chebotareva
"I ran into this spot while driving to work, and I am not disappointed. I got the Avocado BLT and it was very flavorful. However, they did lose 1 star..."
Summer Castillo
"When I travel I like to visit independent local restaurants and this one happens to be right next-door to my hotel. So I ignored the Sbucks across..."
Matthew Hampton
"No fancy burgers here, just basic burgers. The fries are cooked to perfection and the fried zucchini are amazing, not greasy at all. They do offer..."
Constance Kissam
"The food is good, but the only reason why I rate it 4 is because they refill the syrup bottles and they look like they've been there a long time. My..."
Luis Barrios
"I love to see an independent fast food competitor. I had the breakfast burrito. Nice, authentic tortilla. Store and signage showing some age, but..."
Michael Moffett
"I would call this place a classic burger joint. I always get the same combo, bacon, cheese burger with small drink and zucchini sticks. Very tasty..."
Gordon Ikemori
"Bill's is a great place. I'm a customer of over 27 years. Bill's has moved from one location to another and within a year I also moved within 2..."
Gary Conley
"Don't overlook the chicken. This place has a great chicken special and the fries are fantastic. Had it for years and always the same great taste, and..."
Rannveig Gunnarsson
"I like this place because they have an insane menu with so much to choose from. The food is decent and everything is made fresh. The only complaint..."
Jason Ippo
"Tried them out, glad I did. Food was great and cooks were on point having our food ready within minutes. Typical homestyle grill, big menu. Very..."
Daniel Gonzalez
"When I was young, this kind of diner was lovingly referred to as the greasy spoon. I only eat breakfast there, because it's hot, good, tasty, and..."
Lance Orloff
Norms Restaurant
79/100 (3732 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
American
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Pancakes
Salad
Sit down
American
Diner
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Old style diner. Lemonade was so good. I enjoyed the food and drink in the Peaceful atmosphere. There are enough space for..."
! Onestepahead
"Haven't been to a Norms in over 40 yrs, but was pleasantly surprised by this location. We went to grab lunch before I had to catch a flight. Food..."
Joanne Robelen
"An older restaurant on a well travelled corner; shows the wear of all those customers and it just adds to its character. Very clean, well staffed,..."
Lynnann AKA Grandma
"Review for 5/21. Norm's restaurant located in Costa Mesa California on the corners of harbor boulevard and Victoria street. What can I say, I..."
NOS OMNES SOLARIS
"Had Thanksgiving dinner included soup, salad, dark and white meal, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, dressing, cranberry, zucchini and yellow squash..."
Noreen Peadick
"This was my first time to Norms restauran. I'm sure I'll be back. I really appreciate the American style, design, and food. The hash brown was the..."
Abdullah Al Homeadan
"Its been our favorite restaurant since we move to Costa Mesa for more then 30 years we highly recommend very good..."
Tere Valle
"This place is an icon as far as Restrants go. When I want a good home cooked breakfast any way I like it Norm's is the place. Friendly family..."
bobkidgib
"On January 1, 2023, my husband wanted to eat out and despite the fact that the refrigerator was full of food for the festivities, he wanted breakfast..."
Arlem Vargas
"After our Chargers training camp experience we came to Norm's. Again inflation at Norm's or any restaurant is killing the total dining experience. ..."
Pablo Hernandez
"First timer and will definitely be back! Good home-cooked food for every palate 😋 Thank you Jose for your wonderful customer service ⭐️..."
Coly Moreno
"Norms is what he would expect from a family diner trapped in the past. But, it's good in all the right ways. I wouldn't say that it's five star..."
John-Michael Patino
Ruby's Diner South Coast Plaza
71/100 (876 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
American
Diner
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Burger
Salad
Sit down
American
Diner
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"I recently visited Ruby's inside South Coast Plaza Orange County and ordered the fish and chips. Overall, I had a positive experience. The food was..."
BEN NY
"Simple classic American diner. Good food typical of what you would expect. Classic American cheeseburger was good but nothing special, fries are..."
J. L.
"Been to pretty much every Ruby's Diner there is... This one... Well.. Hands down is the best. Why? Easy. Clean, well decorated, great food and really..."
Mack Fitz-Gerald Photography
"Manny was AWESOME. Fast service and very..."
Michael Levitt
"Came here yesterday for a birthday dinner with some family. Can't thank Lupe enough for the quality service that he provided. Simply outstanding. I..."
Joseph Trumbo
"Always a good time here. The food is delicious. The staff is very attentive. I would have given a 5 however the burger meat was tasteless, it needed..."
gus g
"Good burgers and sandwiches. Unlimited fries. I like the fried green brans appetizer and the albacote tuna..."
Bruce Montana
"Friends brought us here after they picked us up from airport. Great breakfast!! Waiter was attentive & polite. My friend loves this place. I see why...."
Tammy Ulmer
"Food was perfect! Zack was amazing, one of the best servers we've ever had. He anticipated every need we had before we had..."
Mike Carter
"The food was awesome as always. The Cinnamon French Toast is the BEST!!! Usually service is not that great. This service was awesome,..."
Mz Lola
"Stopped in Saturday morning before the mall that Ruby's is attached to was open, so it was nice and quiet. The service was good. The food delicious..."
Keith Barros
"This was my second time here, and I loved it the 1st time and loved it the 2nd time. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of menu. Food is great,..."
Ruth Vincent
"This particular Ruby's Diner is in a fairly affluent area of Orange County. Given that, the prices were more reasonable than I expected when I walked..."
Scott Kempton (Fastlight48103)
"Fun place to eat, nice selection of menu items, friendly service, clean restaurant, delicious food, accurate order, they serve Coke..."
Jennie Shipman
"Delicious Great service Great people Clean in and out Great family 👪 place Shakes were amazing And the burgers and sandwiches to.die..."
Javier Rosete
"What's not to love about Ruby's Diner? Convenient location by Pottery Barn at South Coast Plaza. Delicious sandwiches and burgers & shakes! Bring..."
Wendy Storey Sahagen
"The Thanksgiving Burger is absolutely amazing. It's a bit of mess, but not the worst mess I've ever made from a meal. And the pumpkin shake was a..."
Peter Northcott
Denny's
70/100 (2159 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
American
Diner
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Diner
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"honey and I spent our last bday weekend meal at denny's for a usually visited place I must say our server was on top of it and not a flaw in the..."
Deena Bailey-Ramon Bobby Ramon
"Muy bien servicio ... E hizo dos veces y me a gustado mucho el servicio gracias ......."
Alesandra Tmz
"Nossa, muito bom , atendimento a comida o preço e o ambiente gostoso! Olha gostei muito e..."
Carlão Ribeiro
"Excelente..."
Luis Lopez
"ARMANDO IS THE BEST WAITER. HE NEEDS TO BE..."
Jonie Medina
"Looks like an old-time Dennys but what I love about this one is that the service is quick and the floors are CLEAN! Same lovely menu although they..."
Andrew Taylor
"I had a great experience! so glad I came here after our family 5K run. Leslie and Elizabeth were attentive. Our food was great & service even better!..."
Yajaira Medina
"Good food and friendly staff. But they got my order wrong. They gave me pancakes when I had ordered toast instead. I ordered by phone, and I was..."
John Henderson
"Leslie was amazing! Service was on point. She was attentive, recommended great food, and always prompt. Highly recommend Leslie at..."
Amanda Holmes
"Went in for breakfast sunday morning food & coffee was amazing ! Service was also great make sure to ask for omar ! Hes the best ! Everythinf was..."
Jennifer L
"Wow! The amazing waiter Ángel and Juvenal are awesome! The incredible experience is great..."
Raúl Gómez
"Growing up in San Bernardino, Denny's was a nostalgic childhood restaurant for me. Since moving to the Costa Mesa area, I'm pleased to note that the..."
joelyna pham
"Leslie was awesome very attentive and funny. She gave great service, definitely will be coming back and requesting..."
Melissa Herenandez
"I took my 9-year-old daughter here for a girls night dinner a little late on a Saturday night. Leslie was our server and she was awesome! She gave me..."
Grace
"First of all I love Denny’s but mostly I am reviewing the service we received today from Leslie. She was so helpful and very personable. We will be..."
Chantel Temme
"Haven’t been to a Denny’s in quite some time and I was happy I decided to go to one today. Our server, Mason, was very attentive and made our..."
Gabriela Maldonado
"Leslie was amazing as our server! She definitely made sure we were taken care of the entire time. There were even times it felt like she was reading..."
Destiny Castaneda
"Mason was one of the best servers that I have had in a long time! His customer service was beyond amazing and he made my whole dinning experience 100..."
Kaetlin Rich
"Leslie was great... Very friendly and knowledgeable... The food hit the spot after a night of fishing at..."
Tisha Zuniga
"The food was delicious. The slam burger was to die for. The service was amazing and wonderful, very attentive. Her name was Leslie and she made our..."
Daniela Rodriguez
"I am an Uber/doordash driver. For me , I appreciate when the workers are quickly attentive. Just like them I have a job to do and my pay depends on..."
Jessica Montijo
"Mason did an outstanding job! We have gone to different “cafe” style restaurants and today was by far the best service we’ve ever had at a..."
Janet Garibay
"Leslie was amazing came in from a concert and within minutes I was served some ice cold water with a friendly face would bring friends and family to..."
Da A Man