I love Seabird's and am glad it's still around. Grilled Cheese & Tomato soup is an OG favorite of mine. I remember coming maybe 10 or so years ago, newly vegan, trying the grilled cheese- and having to stop and ask a staff member if Seabird's was fully vegan (I was worried the grilled cheese had dairy cheese because it was so mouthwateringly delicious)- it was and still is fully vegan. 10/10 recommend the grilled cheese!!! I got an email about The Porque Maria being a weekend special this weekend only so had to try it! Sadly I was disappointed. The arugula overpowered the rest of the features I was looking forward to. I wouldn't get it again. My fiance got the BBQ Burger and enjoyed it, a was pleasantly surprised by the battered red onions inside! I had a bite too, yum! We opted for outside seating since we were hoping for sun, but the patio was mostly shady at the time of day we went. Our server kindly turned the heater on for us and even let us move closer to it. I hope to keep coming back to Seabird's for a really long time! read more

Seabirds Kitchen - Porque Maria - Vegan Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This restaurant is 100% Vegan, and absolutely delicious! Even if you're not a vegan, you must try, I can promise you will fall in love with the food! The menu is so diverse offering American, Mexican, and Italian dishes with amazing desserts... This is the only location so be sure to try them out, but I will warn you if your from out of town you will absolutely miss this place when you leave ha! I plan to go back and enjoy a different dish before I travel back :)) They also have brunch on Saturday and Sunday :) Enjoy!! read more

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My first time trying this place was in 2020 & I remember it being good, but not in detail. We came back recently to spend some time in the sunshine, walk around the LAB & decided to have lunch here (they have a decent sized vegan menu--we're actually vegetarian but the foods great.) They offer a live waitlist through Yelp...I believe or their website one of those. Much appreciated as it's a cozy spot. (Not a lot of room for groups, mostly small parties & indoor & outdoor seating.) Service is always enjoyable, staff are friendly & attentive. Restaurants clean too. We ordered: -purple taquitos (I wasn't crazy about the fermented coleslaw topping, but the taquito & the salsa jt came had me lickin' my fingers) -nachos (comes with jackfruit, black beans & another sauce that was also sooooo flavorful) -french fries--i think ill pass on these. I got excited when i saw Belgium style & I thought they were going to be larger & fluffier. Still good but mot quite what I was expecting -avocado taco, ugh FIVE stars. Shoot how about ten! This taco is my favorite. The sauce alone, I had to ask for more...& more because it's so yummy & spicy & creamy (& no milk or cheese which is crazy?! Like how???) The fluffiness of the taco is unreal, the batter is just so decadent. Be careful, you can easily put down a few of these because they're light in texture but packed with flavor. -& topped it all off with a mimosa (it's a large glass so thank you.) in this economy a champagne flute ain't cuttin' it haha Overall, I'm so sorry Seabirds I was away so long. I forgot how truly delicious this place is. read more

Parking lot is kinda poorly designed but the area is pretty cool. Dog friendly outdoor dining! I tried each of the 3 tacos: Beer battered Avo taco, adobo taco and the grilled mushroom taco. The Avo taco is definitely the best!! It's so good and the flavors are perfect. The adobo taco is second and the grilled mushroom was ok. My husband ordered the burrito from the brunch menu and he thought it was pretty good for being vegan. He's not a vegan fan and he didn't mind it. The burrito is heavy on the seasoning though. We also got the lake show mocktail. Pretty but NOT worth the $10. Spend it on food. Would recommend to try! read more

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SERVICE - located in the lab anti mall in Costa Mesa - parking available in lot though can be hard to find during busier hours - indoor and outdoor seating available - we walked in on a weekend evening though it was filled so might be a good idea to make a reservation - food served relatively quickly - ambiance good for a semi casual meal MENU - global inspired small bites and entrees - all vegan/vegetarian - average price FOOD - jackfruit nachos (8/10): corn chips topped with black beans, adobo style jackfruit, chipotle sour cream, almond cotija, and salsa. This was listed under the big plates section of the menu and the portion size did not disappoint. It could be shared between a few people as a larger starter or eaten as an entree for one. The flavors worked well together as many of them had a Mexican influence. I requested to add the walnut chorizo which was nice to make the dish slightly heartier. The one thing that i wish they had added was a dollop of guacamole. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! The menu selection is diverse for both dinner and brunch. read more

Seabirds Kitchen - Jackfruit Nachos - Vegan Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Vegan paradise!!! Their bowls and salads are definitely the best. My family got K-bowl and cauliflower bowl and they loved it. My partner and I got the Sunday brunch waffle and beet burger...I'd skip the waffle. It didn't have the right texture that a waffle is supposed to have. We also got the burnt brussels sprouts ..while the flavor was on point, it wasn't worth it in terms of portions. read more

Seabirds Kitchen - Vegan Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Seabirds has been on my radar since their Great Food Truck Race days and I recently visited the brick & mortar. The Beer Battered Avocado Tacos were just as good as I remembered it. I also tried the brunch tacos and they were delicious-- the red chili salsa has quite a kick! Since they're located at the Lab, parking can be a bit tricky, so give yourself extra time to find a spot. read more

Seabirds has still got it. Hands down one of my favorite vegan restaurants -- and honestly, one of my favorite restaurants in all of Orange County. Beyond the standouts I mentioned in my last review, you absolutely can't go wrong with the Caesar salad (add the grilled tofu), the adobo jackfruit taco, or the SoCal Crunch Wrap. Ermagherd. I genuinely drool just thinking about this place. And did I mention the tomato soup and grilled cheese? Or the avocado-based chocolate mousse? Because I should have. Both are next-level. At this point, consider me officially addicted. read more

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My new favorite vegan restaurant. Absolutely loved the dishes I had so far. People are friendly, and the place is comfy and cute. Loved the fact the dishes here have their own unique flavors and style. Wha I enjoyed so far - soups, grilled cheese, tacos, enchiladas, burger..and mostly the desserts read more

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On a Tuesday afternoon at 6pm, my friend and I walked right in. The outside was bright without being ostentatiously sunny, and perfectly weathered - not too hot, not too cold. There were folks indoors, presumably trying to escape the rays of sun that we too were trying to avoid by sitting on the same side of the bench outside. Our waiter was delightful and helpful and efficient. Nook had sadly closed at 6pm so the first order of business was some caffeine. The matcha strawberry with oat milk did not disappoint. We also loved the purple potato taquito, the mushroom taco, socal crunch wrap, and the chaffle. I was impressed with the burst of flavor in each bite. I would get all of these options again, but seeing how delicious these were I am intrigued by the rest of the menu. When my friend suggested Seabirds, I was not enthused by the vegan label but I figured I was due for some veggies in my diet. Boy was I glad we gave this restaurant a try. I'll be back! read more

Seabirds Kitchen - Purple Taquitos Grilled Mushroom Taco - Vegan Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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If all vegan food was this good, it would be really easy to be vegan! Unfortunately the Long Beach location closed, so when we have the chance and happen to be in the area we try and make a stop here. The food is all really good and they have beautiful presentation. I recommend all the food we got (Beets Me Burger, Zippy Fries, Purple Taquitos, and the Butternut Squash Enchiladas) and while not necessarily cheap, I still feel like their prices are very reasonable. They present their food so well that it looks a lot more expensive than it actually is. The staff is personable and they really make coming here an enjoyable experience. Seabirds is located in a super cool and unique shopping center with other fun little shops to check out. There's a pretty big parking lot, but it still gets busy but we've never had trouble finding a space. read more

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Not a vegan but this food is so good I'll give up meat for a day. The burger is so good you'd be convinced it was meat if that's your usual preference. The enchiladas are amazing. Margarita is a nice flavorful option. Zippy fries when available are worth trying. In a decent size plaza with a decent sized parking lot. Not overly expensive and high quality food read more

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This area is absolutely gorgeous! There's an outdoor and indoor seating area (outdoor is significantly better and feels more private honestly.) If you get cold easily, you're in luck as they have outdoor heaters that are turned on upon request. The service here is always great. We're never bombarded with questions here. Every time I go here, it's always a nice calm experience. The hostess was kind and our server was helpful, to the point, and friendly. The food left a bit more to be desired unfortunately. For a BBQ burger, I barely tasted the sauce. That ketchup for the fries though? Sweet mother of mercy that's probably some of the best ketchup I've had. Combining it with the burger certainly helped but the patty needed a tad more seasoning. Overall, cute place with good food! The parking here is nonexistent so be prepared for that frustration. I enjoyed what I received and left with a good feeling :) definitely will be coming back. read more

Seabirds Kitchen - BBQ Burger with everything - Vegan Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I have previously been to Seabirds for weekend brunch, so this was my first time eating from the dinner menu! We were sat quickly and the vibe inside was great. I was able to have the Quesa Birria taco and it was AMAZING. 10/10 no notes. As someone who grew up with a Mexican mom who makes great food, I typically don't eat Mexican food out a lot. But let me tell you these quesa birria tacos are IT!!! The crunch of the taco with the consommé was perfect. The salsa it came with was perfectly spicy as well. We also had the mac and cheese 2.0 and the Beets me burger. Both were solid options and plated beautifully. The chocolate chip cookie was also great with the right amount of sweetness. Overall, it was a great experience and I will 100% be back for the quesa birria tacos!! read more

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Three of us quickly sat without a reservation for Sunday brunch. Love going out with a few friends because we can all taste more plates. I had the chilaquiles AND lemon blueberry pancakes. Unbelievable that its all vegan here because I couldn't tell the difference. Seabirds is part of the Anti-Mall so stuff your face and wander into all of the cute lil shops after! read more

Seabirds Kitchen - Lemon Blueberry Pancakes - Vegan Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Yum. Plant based food can be kitschy and very hit or miss. This was so flavorful and tasty. The items we tried all allowed the ingredients to stand out. I've been to the Lab a bunch, but somehow missed this little gem. The patio is adorable and there are heaters for the rare cold day. Our waitress was cute and super helpful. Answered all of our wacky questions and guided us to some great choices. Highly recommend. read more

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Ordered the fried pickles= frickles. Potato taquitos, k-bowl and 3 tacos (1 of each kind) Everything is AMAZING!!!! seriously amazing!!!! Highly recommend. read more

Seabirds Kitchen - Ordered the fried pickles= frickles. Potato taquitos, k-bowl and 3 tacos (1 of each kind) - Vegan Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I really love the location of this place. Inside of "The Lab" anti mall. Great vegan spot. Everything on the menu is mindful eating for those vegetarian, nut free and gluten free. Had the Beets me burger with fries which was great tasting and filling and the"chorizo type" So Cal Crunch wrap had a nice spice to it. Loaded with warm veggies and cheese. Got the churro waffle with ice cream. It was good, but honestly wish I'd passed on the fried dessert option. Chill music, nice fire warmers for colder night outdoors and good service. Would come back again for sure. read more

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Seabirds Kitchen is my favorite vegan restaurants, and one of my favorite restaurants in general! I went recently for the first time in a good while, and I brought my non-vegan partner, which had never dined here previously. For myself, I ordered the BBQ Burger. I was a bit nervous because I had the Beets Me Burger a few years ago and did not enjoy it at all (the almond butter gave it a somewhat chocolatey flavor that was off-putting to me) but I really wanted a burger, and decided to have faith. The BBQ Burger was delicious!! Great flavor, great ingredients, very good experience. My partner first ordered the Beer-Battered Avocado Taco and the Mushroom Taco. Personally I love both, he thought the mushroom taco was alright, but really enjoyed the avocado taco. Next he had the Mac n' Cheese. We both agreed that it was a bit watery and lacking in flavor. Finally, the Pesto Rigatoni. So delicious! Amazing flavor, I ended up taking many bites off of his plate. I only wish there was a bit more sauce, as I prefer saucy pastas, but the flavor was so good it really didn't affect the experience for either of us. To end it all off, we had the Chaffle, which I have no picture for since it was immediately devoured. A Seabirds classic dessert, always immensely delicious, and we both loved it! Overall, another wonderful experience at Seabirds! Staff are always friendly and helpful, food comes out correctly and within reasonable time, nice atmosphere, and while there are a few weak points, the menu is overall great! I highly recommend Seabirds Kitchen to any vegan, and even to non-vegans looking for a plant-based meal! read more

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Didn't know this vegan restaurant was at The Lab, but I was so happy to have come here for brunch with my vegan friend. Employees are super friendly and the food was great - the lemon blueberry pancakes are a must order. My only skips are the mac and cheese - noodles were well-cooked but the sauce was lacking seasoning and a cheesy flavor. Other than that, we had a great time - would come back! read more

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So I'm not vegan. I would never come here as a first choice. I came here to celebrate my friends birthday. So my taste buds might be a little different. We came to Seabirds in Costa Mesa for a birthday celebration and overall I thought it was a good experience. The food was creative, fresh, and definitely the kind of vegan dishes that would impress even non-vegans like me. I'll be honest, I love meat and wouldn't normally go out of my way for a vegan spot, but I have a couple of vegan friends who were excited to come here and I left pleasantly surprised. Service is the reason I'm knocking off one star. Our server, Lindsay, just wasn't giving the energy or attentiveness you'd expect, especially for a celebration. Maybe she was having a bad day, but it was a little early in the day for that vibe. Napkins and water are two simple details I always pay attention to, and they weren't handled well here. The girl who actually brought out the food, I don't know her name, was happy and bubbly, so it made the difference with Lindsay even more noticeable. By the time we were wrapping up and Lindsay asked if we had room for dessert, I was already ready for the check. The timing and lack of attentiveness just made me want to take my business elsewhere at that point. As for the food, it was definitely worth trying. The fried pickles were delicious and probably my favorite bite of the day. The banana bread was also really good, and the tacos had great flavor even if they came out more medium warm than hot. Everyone at the table finished their plates, which is always a good sign, and my vegan friends were really happy with the meal. For vegan food I'd even call it delicious, though for my personal taste I felt like something was missing. That's just me being used to meat, but I could appreciate the effort and flavor. Parking was fine, though there is construction going on around the area right now. It makes the aesthetic a little hard to appreciate since you are not sure what's permanent and what's in progress. Once that clears up I think the whole area will look much nicer. Still, the location is good with plenty to do nearby if you want to make a day of it. Overall I think Seabirds is a solid option if you're vegan or bringing vegan friends. The food is thoughtful and worth trying, the atmosphere has potential once the construction is over, and it's a spot where you can relax and enjoy something different. The service could use improvement, and hopefully my experience with Lindsay was just an off day, but it was noticeable enough to mention. Otherwise, I'd recommend giving it a try and definitely ordering the fried pickles. read more

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The foods were so yummy and tasted perfect, I think they were cooked perfectly and balanced. read more

Seabirds Kitchen - Pesto Rigatoni - Vegan Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Seabirds is a great option for vegans and non-vegans alike as the food is extremely delicious. I ordered the bbq burger ($21.50) which came with a side of fries -- the patty was one of the best vegan patties I've ever had. Highly recommend. read more

Seabirds Kitchen - Vegan Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Tanner is one of the funniest employees definitely get the pesto pasta, purple, taquitos, grilled cheese with the tomatoes. The nachos are super good. The chocolate mousse is bomb. The blueberry drink is really good. read more

Have been coming here for years and it will forever be my favorite vegan restaurant. The quality is unmatched and the flavors are amazing. A lot of restaurants end up not innovating, but Seabirds always makes great refreshes to their menu. They never miss! Can't go wrong with the famous beets me burger! I recently tried the pesto pasta and it was amazing as well! The Brussel sprouts and grilled cheese are also some of my favorites read more

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This vegan place is affordable and tasty and their selections are quite full range recommended it for all vegan and vegetarians and matters

Now in love with Seabirds! My boyfriend and I officially dubbed Seabirds as our "unofficial restaurant" lol. Long story short -- our first time meeting was at a coffee shop, but Seabirds was our first official "First Date." That evening was such a wonderful memory and even this time going with him as his girlfriend two months later... it was still a wonderful time and adding to my mind as good memories. On our "first date" -- I had the pesto pasta dish and even though dinner made us very full, another table near us ordered the Chaffle. It smelled so good and I love the smell and taste if cinnamon. As a result this time for a brunch date -- we ordered Chaffles for dessert! Huzzah!!! The Chaffle definitely did please the sensual smell buds of my initial foodie moment those two months ago! It was like smell at first drool but this time it was all the delicious-ness in my tummy. It was definitely a "Mmmm..." food purr moment. And what's funny, we paid the same experience forward. The table next to us saw and smelled what we ordered. I hope for that group of friends they end up going back to Seabird and ordering the Chaffle. The end. Lol, just! I cannot end with just talking about thr Chaffle. Our brunch actually started with the Blueberry and Lemon Waffles. the highlight of this was the Lemon whipped cream! #drool -- Mmhmm... a zesty lemon-ized pile of goodness! The sweetness of the blueberry sauce paired perfectly with the lemon zest... creating a tartness. And the pancakes were fluffy! For the savory dish -- we got the Beets Me Burger! I love beets! Recently addicted to them, so we had to get this. The patty was colored beautifully due to the red richness of the beets and there was a slight spice kick. Not super spicy, but a delightful mini-kick adding an oomph! The texture of the burger patty was awesome! It was like a real burger. The sauce and pickles enhanced it. Wish there was a bit more sauce. Overall, yum! The only drag was by 11:30am they were out of coffee. But to make up for it, they let me get coffee from next door -- Good Town Doughnuts. I am so thankful they allowed me to do that. Major bonus for a place that compromises. I will definitely be coming back here more and more with my boyfriend. Seriously falling hard for vegan foods now! Xoxo read more

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Bro the service was amazing. Everything came out fast, I have an allergy and they assured me that it was safe (it was) and on top of that I forgot my food inside and one of them twins (beard with glasses, fire glasses btws) ran out with my food. Bro that was fire. I'm vegan and I had never been here before and that was superb service. read more

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I've dined in once and had take-out on a couple of occasions. The place is very cute and cozy, both inside and the patio. Nice staff. Lovely menu with wholesome dishes without sacrificing the 'fun'. Everything is tasty, drinks included! read more

Amazing friendly staff and definitely recommend booking a reservation beforehand. It took awhile for them to get my order but the server gave the taco on the house because it took so long. Adobo taco was good; liked the variety in textures of crunch and flavor and you can't even tell the jackfruit is a fruit. There is only 1 restroom though. read more

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Excellent, extensive (clearly marked gf, nf, sf) menu, attentive & friendly service, great inside/outdoor ambience amidst cool shops... need I say more?! Our lunch on a Saturday afternoon: 1. Beer battered avocado taco $5 - tasty! 2. Brussel sprouts shareable $11 - good but a tad too oily for us 3. Warm cauliflower salad $18.25 (with tofu, shaved Brussels sprouts, dates, walnuts, croutons, tahini, etc) - super tasty! 4. Kids bowl w/ org brown rice, org black beans & avocado - simple yet perfect for what our preschooler needed! We were eyeing the dessert menu (the GF chocolate mousse looked heavenly) as well as the Brunch menu. We will surely be back! read more

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Too good. Came here for my sister's birthday, was so easy to reserve and it was so nice to sit outside. We only eat vegan certain times of the year for religious reasons, so as meat lovers, we were so impressed. I especially loved the jackfruit nachos, probably better than most nachos I've tried in my life. The group got bbq burger, grilled cheese and tomato soup, adobo tacos, and so much more, everyone loved their food. The servers were so kind and recommended the Chaffle for the happy birthday song, which fed a group of 12 really easily and everyone loved it. I actually couldn't believe how reasonably priced it was. 10/10!!! read more

The service was amazing the server was great and recommended several different things. I will definitely be making another trip soon read more

Seabirds Kitchen - French dip - Vegan Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Went in during the afternoon and only a few people were there, so we were able to get a seat fast. Sat outdoors, a nice area with trees and shade. Server gave us a free salad for some reason, but it was very good and had tofu cubes in it which I really liked. We ordered the K bowl, the nachos, and the burger. Portions were huge, but all of the food was very salty for us. The K bowl was nice and spicy and the kimchi was very sour. The nachos were again, very salty but had a nice crunch. The burger was nice and savory but yet again, really salty. Overall, it was a good experience and I think I'd try some different menu items next time. read more

i love the anti-mall and seabirds is always a treat to stop by for food. i ordered a strawberry matcha and grilled cheese and tomato soup for myself and had a lovely experience sitting by myself. i got a whole bench outside for myself! next to the speaker, which had some bops the strawberry matcha was yummy, i liked having the strawberry as a treat. there was a lot of ice so next time i'd ask for less ice. the grilled cheese had a nice firmness to the bread and the pesto/cashew cheese filling had a richness that complemented the tanginess of the tomato soup well. the portion was perfect for me too the parking for anti-mall isn't bad at all if you go during a weekday. the service at seabirds is always fast and i love the different daily options that are available! read more

Seabirds Kitchen - Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup - Vegan Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is one of those places where when you look at the menu you can't choose because everything looks so good... and it is. We shared fried pickles and hash browns. My husband isn't plant based but enjoyed the breakfast burrito. I had the biscuit breakfast sandwich. Besides the food servers were very nice but not necessarily attentive. This is why I noted 4/5 read more

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My friend and I dined here on a Tuesday evening and were seated right away. Service was quick & friendly all around!! Both dishes we ordered were super yummy and I will be dreaming about coming back to eat them again : ) 2 entrees came out to about $35 total! Very filling! read more

I do like this place but do not LOVE. The setting of the place is beautiful! Outside sitting has lots of beautiful greenery but the food was mmmm...like I could definitely make this at home and make it 10x better. That being said, for a birthday celebration it wasn't bad, but the food was not a wow factor for me personally. Margarita didn't have much alcohol either read more

Seabirds Kitchen - Butternut Squash Enchiladas Classic Waffle - Vegan Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

All vegan, menu had a lot of interesting choices, people were very nice, and the food was great. I can see why they've won awards. Outdoor and indoor seating. The daily specials looked intriguing- I was there on a Thursday and it was a loaded fries special. I'm a sucker for a crunch wrap and the So Cal wrap easily cleared my high expectations. I heard the server talking about a Reuben sandwich, which gives you a sense of the menu's variety; they put definite thought and creativity into what they offer. The drink and mocktail menu looked good, if you're into that. I went right before leaving town and if I was staying longer, I would have gone back. read more

| A Plant-Based Oasis If you're searching for the ultimate vegan dining experience, look no further than SEABIRDS located at the infamous hipster mini mall / dating app profile pic photography studio: The Lab in Costa Mexico. From the moment I walked in, I was blown away by the warm vegan ambiance, friendly semi vegan staff, and tantalizing non carnivorous aromas wafting through the air. I've been coming here since day 1 and let's be honest; the MVP here are the fried avocado tacos. I could eat like 200 of those bad boys. Other highlights would include: The shroom taco, PURPLE taquitos, and butternut squash enchiladas. Try it, don't be scared. I promise it won't cause you to metamorphose into a raging woke liberal. You will be okay. Will not affect your testosterone levels or reputation or your money back! Anyways, 5 god damn stars for sure!!!! Even their deserts / sweets ain't bad. Cheers read more

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