#1 favorite brunch spot in OC! The food is TOP-NOTCH. Amazing options, great flavor, consistent quality. 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! read more

This review is mainly for Ryan- Walked in on Valentine's Day with a reservation. There was a miscommunication with the reservation time but not only did Ryan honor it he made it better. He made sure we were taken care of the entire night and treated us like family. I will be coming back just because of him. The food and drinks were prefect. Thank you Ryan and staff! read more

Pretty ironic name...this place wasn't social at all. We were the only people there on a Saturday night. Quiet is an understatement. Food was great, though. read more

I came for happy hour and greeted by a friendly bartender. I perused the menu and decided on burger with fries for my food option and and old fashioned for my drink. As of this writing the burger with fries is at @$18.00 and my old fashioned drink at $12. Both were delicious. I love this happy hour menu. I'm sure I will be back in this casual. Friendly vibe. read more

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Cool place and enjoyed the music they played. Glad it wasn't loud. I like going to places where I can drink and have a conversation with my party. Drinks and customer service was good. Definitely will come back. read more

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This place is cute for get togethers, a date, to have your birthday. Price was reasonable. Food was delicious. I got fish ans chips and definitely would be ordering that again. I tried my friends pasta but im glad i got my fish and chips. Vodka pasta had barely any sauce. But descent. The beef pasta was good would order that too. Mind you the portions are huge! Service was good. The manager came to ask how we like the food our waiter would come every so often. I gave it a 4 stars because they changed the look of it. I remember they had a pretty chandelier with plants hanging but they took it out read more

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Social is a lovely brunch spot in a strip plaza. There's a parking lot in the front, but it gets full. The interior has a homey feel, perfect for small and large parties, families, and all ages. Firstly, the service was fantastic! Shout out Gabriel for being so diligent, accommodating, and friendly. It really made the brunch experience memorable. I came on a Saturday afternoon for brunch bottomless mimosas and was surprised that there weren't more people there. The food is reasonably priced, good in portion size, and tastes great. I tried the Social Benedict and breakfast burrito - I thought it was delicious!! Both came with a side of salad, so the meal felt very balanced. They also serve drinks and the bartender and is super accommodating, asking if we like a drink if they've observed we haven't finished it. Overall, the food, service, and ambiance is fantastic. I highly encourage brunch lovers to give this place a try! read more

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We came during brunch time on a Friday to celebrate my birthday, and I was very disappointed with the lunch menu that was provided. I wanted to walk out and find another restaurant to eat at but because we had our newborn with us we decided to just stay and dine in. Their lunch menu is completely different and not a lot of options compared to the dinner menu. Our server was Gabriel and he was the best!! He was so welcoming and so honest with his recommendations. And all his recommendations , we did end up ordering and they were all good. This was our first time dining in a restaurant with our newborn, and he made sure we were well taken care of and had an easy chill experience with our newborn. Brussels sprouts: I hate veggies but this I can eat everyday. Very flavorful! 10/10 Meatball sandwich: it was different but def good just a bit messy to eat 8/10 Pesto Chicken Flatbread: very good and loved the strong pesto flavor 9/10 Their drinks were good and very strong. They definitely need to make their dinner menu all day though or adjust their lunch menu read more

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I've been here before for their brunch menu, which had its moment for their duck confit hash and house Benedict, but it's my first time for dinner here! This time, however, I did not research beforehand so I let the evening take me wherever it landed for a wonderful Wednesday. It was a team dinner to commemorate the last evening before folks head home, so it's always nice to break bread and connect outside of the office. We started the night with a few shared apps and dranks. I was overstimulated from the day, so I asked our server for his rec and he said his favorite was the Palm Reader ($15). I said ok, let's do it without verifying what it was, but it was beautifully presented and tasted like a Caprisun. What a sweet taste of nostalgia. For apps, we shared the Pull Apart Pretzel ($14), Fritto Misto ($17) and Meatballs ($17). The pretzel was presented like Hawaiian bread buns and served with beer cheese. Surprising display, but it didn't have that strong pretzel texture/flavor profile I was seeking. I love me some Hawaiian buns, but it didn't satisfy my pretzel craving. The fritto misto was a good start - calamari, shrimp, shishito peppers and olives served alongside a meyer lemon aioli and red sauce. I liked that it was on a bed of frisee salad so I could have my greens too! The meatballs were too far away from me, but it did look quite tasty. Came with parmesan toasted bread. I kept my main light with the Spring Lettuce & Herb. Such a refreshing pairing of spring mix, fennel, citrus, goat cheese, pistachio and crispy grains. Lots of good crunch and the sweet grapefruit/mandarin offset the goat cheese. I wish they had salmon as a protein choice, but I think chicken or steak would have worked really well too. My table mates' choices for dinner varied across the menu: Jidori Chicken ($32), Steak Frites subbed with roasted veggies ($42), Lasagna Bolognese ($26) and Broccolini ($15). General sentiments were pretty positive, but chicken was highly rated as one of the best they had. I can see this being popular on the weekend. Parking lot is small and reservations are recommended, but shouldn't be an issue during the week. Now that I've had dinner, I wouldn't mind returning to try more. read more

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Food is great - got to go during happy hour so that was nice and didn't feel like they rushed through happy hour food at all. Got a couple of great options. Ambiance is nice as well. We went when it was a bit more empty but it looks decorated without seeming cluttered or dirty, in my opinion. Just within theme. The service was great. The server had a good time with us making the drinks or helping us decide on drinks. Even with the food. We thought he was sweet and laughed a lot with him. Generally it was a pleasant experience and I'd like to go back. Only thing is, be sure to find it properly if using maps/ navigation. I had a tough time with iPhone maps. As well, the parking situation could be tough especially on a busier night! read more

Social - Flatbread - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Such a fun and hip place. Loveeeeee the inside decor ALSO the chairs are so comfy! Oscar was such an amazing waiter and made our experience great! Drive Thur burger was delicious! I'll pass on the pretzel bites next time .. I didn't read the menu and they aren't real pretzels but more of a Hawaiian role with a pretzelie top. They are also open pretty late but moderately busy. Overall def recommend read more

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Don't let the random location in a small shopping center fool you...Social is GREAT! The location is off the beaten path a little and it's near a smoke shop and some other random shops, but when you walk in, you're suddenly transported into a place that feels very upscale and classy. I was impressed by their beautiful decor and their stunning bar. The staff were very upbeat, friendly and helpful! I was again impressed by the service. I ordered a mojito mocktail and the bartender decided to make it a pomegranate mojito and it was soooo good. I was continually impressed. I also love when a restaurant leaves the water on the table. That's always a nice touch. I also noticed they have various types of water, including sparking and ph alkaline. For food my friend and I shared the Wedge salad and the pickled onions stole the show. The salad was packed with flavor and so delicious. We also got the tomato basil flatbread and it did not disappoint. The cheese was gooey, the tomatoes bursted with flavor...I'm craving it just thinking about it. The last stand out item were the fries! They had the perfect amount of crispy to crunchy ratio! I would say the best fries I've had in a long, long time! I will be back - if you're ever thinking about opening another location, I suggest San Clemente or Dana Point (closer to me)! read more

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Kicking off with a cocktail, their Rye Witch ($17) was wonderfully complex and tasty. Described as the "best thing on the menu", we went with their Drive Thru Burger (with Fries option), $25 -- tasty burger patties, soft brioche bun, but expected more given its high cost; the fries were hot-&-tasty (slightly crunchy exterior with tender interior). We shared their Wedge Salad ($16) consisting of four delightfully crisp mini "wedges"; enjoyable but too heavily coated with dressing for my preference (fine for hubby). Attractive bar top and seating options (offering both high & low top tables); fun decor and atmosphere. Service was welcoming, very friendly, and initially attentive (we visited between shifts). Glad to have finally seen and experienced Social, which has long been on my places to check out. read more

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Great vibes here! We arrived around 2:30 PM on Friday (open early Fridays). Our drink orders were the St. German (gin based), and was yummy if you are looking for florals, sweet, and light. Wifey had a smoked Old Fashioned. Now the truth, she liked mine more, so we swapped drinks. Our bartender Ryan was money. Quick with joke and this is California so no smokes inside, so he can't light up my smoke. Overall a winner. We shall return, and we shall tell a friend!! read more

Visited Social today for a company event and was served: Pork Chop Al Pastor. It was a play on tacos al pastor. It resembled its taste with hints of pineapple and achiote paste. It was served on a bed of fingerling potatoes and a mango/pineapple chutney. I have to say it was surprisingly delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly and made our experience an absolute joy!! Bravo Social!!! read more

Social - Pork Chop Al Pastor - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We came here for Saturday Brunch. It wasn't very busy when we got there at noon but it picked up pretty soon. The Avocado Toast was okay, I've had better. They only have drip coffee and black or green tea, so if you enjoy a nice latte or matcha with your breakfast you'll be disappointed. My granddaughter had the Benedict which she really enjoyed, although it was just on the brink of too spicy. We had a nice brunch but will try somewhere else next time. read more

Food was bomb. Definitely small plates but still good. Honestly the bartender was chill and nice but the drinks were trash. I couldn't even plug my nose and chug it. Definitely a chill cool vibe there nothing crazy but wish the drinks were drinkable. Might come back for a a sober moment. read more

Social - Th - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My husband and I love Social! We come for Sunday brunch pretty frequently. While the food is great, the service is what makes us keep coming back! Gabriel is the absolute best. He's so genuine and treats you like family. Everyone is so kind. Also whatever you order, make sure you get the gravy!!! It's to die for! read more

Had a pleasure to try this new place @almuerzocafe in Tustin. This place has been only open for about a month and let me tell you "BOMB". We got the Molletitos which is a small bolillo with beans , potatoes, chorizo and avocado . Followed by chilaquiles in red sauce which were crunchy. Also had the tasajo with eggs over easy along chorizo and potatoes and avocado along a hibiscus mimosa . Rating this place 10/10. Loved the bartender that helps us. Food came out quick #brunch #food #review #tustin #blog #mimosa #bacon #chilaquiles #potatoes #steak #pan #dulce #eats #eddie read more

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Good drinks, good food, and good vibes. Came here on a Saturday night around 9pm. Plenty of tables available and they had a couple of large groups already dining. We decided to eat at the bar cause that's what we really came for. The guest bartender Sophia was amazing at making us drinks. Both of them were great really but she made us a drink that we had to get two rounds of. All we said was that we liked Mezcal and for me a little sweet and oh boy were they strong. Mal Bien is what she used. We ordered for food the calamari, Brussels, jadori chicken, and steak Fritz. Everything was good no complaints here. read more

Social - 3 Butter Lettuce Cups and fritto misto - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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The NEW Social 5 Stars Care, quality, and execution...recommended...experience it! We ordered 9 items so perfectly prepared, I can't wait to explore the remainder of the menu. We had the pleasure of spending the evening at The New Social, on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The host navigated us through the pristine and welcoming dining room to our booth perched above the lively bar area. J.J. Our server, was friendly, knowledgeable, and demonstrated the ability to go deeper into sourcing a preparation, with the perfect amount of engagement. Libations: thoughtful and bespoke. I had the Japanese Old fashioned and it was fantastic and perfectly peaty. Wine: Great selection, and we enjoyed the Sancerre, Pinot, and Zin. With options within the varietals. "Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice" - perfect bites. Crimson tuna, worthy of a dedicated sushi restaurant, on rice that was crisped/toasted just right. Brussels Sprout: roasted with sweet heat, a generous amount of hazelnuts, and ham. Flatbread - "White and Green"-Delicious. Great, fresh, house made crust, generous amount of chicken, nice mild heat from the Fresno's, quality pesto, and balanced with the fresh arugula. Steak Board: great cut, quality, seasoning, sear, and cooked perfectly. Branzino: whole fish, floral garnish, dressed with an array of colorful citrus, on black rice...one of the best preparations, presentations, and quality I have had. Braised Short Rib Pappardelle: we order this wherever it is on the menu and this was at the top of the list...tender beef, al dente house made pasta. Dessert: Homemade Dough makes a differentiating appearance here, again....delicious...Bread pudding and molten chocolate cake were also superior to others in the market. Try it out! read more

Social has been mine and my husband's go-to spot for a couple years now - still never disappoints! They recently just revamped the interior to a beautiful coastal modern style along with a new menu of delicious items. Service is always 10/10. Friendly, welcoming, attentive and accommodating. There's plenty of seating inside, our favorite is the bar top to chat with their amazing and talented bartenders! Lots of great cocktails to choose from, Big Fig Energy, Sorry not sorry, carajillo, espresso martini. Food is delicious as well. Drive thru burger, Cubano, Baja striped Bass and steak frites are 10/10. They also have all night happy hour on Wednesdays! Overall a great spot to dine at and socialize with good company! read more

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Great spot! Their chilaquiles were spot on to my liking. Service was on point but it was super slow so I'd be interested to see how they do with a full house. Nice layout inside. I would come back if I was local. Fifth star was missing because we couldn't order espresso and the girls drug us to a coffee bean afterwards. I came back with a 5th star because the owner seems pretty cool. The girls we were with said you had espresso, idk maybe they were full of shit. I didn't think to verify. read more

Amazing!!! Service, food, and ambiance are great! Gabriel was an amazing host and took care of us as though we were long lost friends. A real "must experience" place. read more

Social - Espresso martini and Gentleman Jack. Perfect way to start day drinking! - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Friday Happy Hour Chill Vibes! Happy hour is offered in the entire restaurant. But there wasn't a soul anywhere but a few people at the bar. A few more people started to come in as happy hour came to an end sitting at the bar and restaurant area. Friendly bar staff! HH Croquettes: small portion but that smoked chicken. Chefs kiss! Not sure what I was expecting but it was really good! 5/5 House Fries: nice and crispy! Garlic aioli more garlic than aioli but I loved it. Just need some gum afterwards! Drinks were good! Will be back! read more

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Came here for a random Thursday dinner and was pleasantly surprised to find out that there was live music every Thursday from 6 PM - 9 PM. Blake Harper was handing the live music, and he is amazing! On to the food and drinks - we ordered: -Steak frites: steak cooked to medium rare paired with a brown/peppery sauce. The steak comes with a salad and fries. ($41) - Crab cake: comes with one crab cake piled on top of broccolini. A bit pricey for what it is, but it's filled with crab. ($26). - Spanish octopus: this was our favorite of the night! The octopus had a nice charred and was incredibly tender. The sauces/beans complimented the octopus very well. ($25) - Sorry, not sorry cocktail: Tastes like a smokey old fashion - this drink had tequila, mezcal, cynar, creme de cacao, and bitters. ($17) Service was attentive and friendly, giving you enough privacy in between. Overall, this is a great place to check out if you want a craft cocktail and listen to live music (on Thursday). The food is okay for what it is in terms of pricing/portions. read more

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Cool low key hipster spot with seating in and out. Great service and really good food! I had the wedge with a side of skirt steak:) read more

Social - Wedge with a side of skirt steak:) - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Service and food was excellent. Had a burger with fries for lunch. Ambience is pleasant to spend time with friends or family. Will come back to try something else. read more

My company is planning to book the event space for an upcoming mini tabletop tradeshow, so after touring the venue, I stopped by SOCIAL for a bite to eat. The restaurant has such a warm and inviting atmosphere--beautifully designed with thoughtful lighting and décor. Our bartender, Jessica, was absolutely amazing! She crafted some incredible cocktails--my favorite was the Herbs & Rye. The food was equally impressive. We tried the Brussels Sprouts, Sweetheart Flatbread, and the Spring Lettuce & Herbs salad. Every dish was well-balanced and full of flavor. You can really taste the difference with everything being made in-house, from the flatbread dough to the sauces. My husband and I enjoyed it so much, we're already planning our next visit--brunch is definitely on our radar! read more

Social - Dining room - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I came here on a Saturday night for dinner with some girlfriends. I've passed by this place before and was looking forward to finally trying it. The inside is cute with some nautical decor and a few TVs by the bar. The service was very attentive with my water glass getting refilled and plates being cleared. I ordered wine and the jidori chicken. The entree came with some (what I think was) acorn squash, broccoli, and mashed potatoes with the chicken. The vegetables were are nicely seasoned. The chicken was also good and tender but not as flavorful. I'd love to come back again and try some of their other dishes. The menu is on the smaller side with a few starters, handhelds, and entrees. read more

Social - Jidori chicken - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The Bartender was amazing girl! Made me the best Sprits drinks! She was also our server and was very attentive and provided great hospitality. Food was amazing I kept ordering food to taste as much as I could lol. The atmosphere was very chill vibes and great for dates! read more

Social - Inside views - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Stopped by for brunch because this restaurant was recommended to me by a friend who loves the dinner menu here, and the brunch was delicious! A little more on the pricier side but each dish we ordered was unique and tasty! Social Benedict is composed of: Pulled Pork, Buttermilk Biscuit, Slow Egg, Creole Mustard Hollandaise = SO good, the pulled pork was savory and the biscuit wasn't soggy from the hollandaise sauce, which I did not expect and loved how everything went together. Chicken and waffles is composed of: Belgium Waffle, Fried Chicken, Maple Syrup, That Stuff Hot Sauce - the waffle is made from corn flour (I think) and tasted so different from the usual waffles you order at other restaurants! And the fried chicken was cooked in a hot sauce that was pretty spicy but was delicious. read more

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I recently hosted my best friend's engagement party at Social's private event space and I truly cannot express how perfect it was. The service was outstanding - Mike and Nicole and all the rest of the staff really went above and beyond. From the moment we started planning, Mike was flexible, reasonable and overly accommodating and I can't thank him enough for help making this party such a success. Mike worked with us to stay within budget and the layout of the space was absolutely perfect. We had around 35 guests and it never felt cramped and they even let us bring in our own decorations (even though the place was already perfectly decorated). I truly could not have asked for a better experience with them - if you're looking for a place to host a special event - this is the spot. We will absolutely be back again!! read more

Social - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I planned a surprise engagement party here and the owner Mike and manager Natalie were extremely accommodating and responsive. On top of that the brunch was amazing and I had many people compliment that it was some of the best breakfast food they have had, especially the eggs benedict. I have nothing but praise for the new management as the place looks amazing and the prices are extremely reasonable for the ambiance and food quality. It is a far drive for me but I will be coming back here often. read more

Social - patio area - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Surprised the place wasn't busier. The food was on point, service was friendly and attentive and the ambience inviting. This is a great spot for a casual dinner or drinks or both. read more

This place is dying Was there after my hair cut. And. Menu is sad and boring! No more ribeyes or tomahawks Drinks are expensive. Service. Slow Even. With 4 tables on the entire restaurant Sad to see a good place going down in Costa Mesa read more

BEST SERVICE EVER!!! GABRIEL IS THE BEST!! So nice and kind 1000/10. I loved the atmosphere and the vibe here!! read more

Social - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Hidden gem!!! Really like this place! Great service, delicious cocktails, cool vibe/decor, quiet-ish (when we went anyway, aside from the somewhat annoying, overly excited, typical inland OC basic-AF bachelorette party) I had the short rib, which was one of the best I've ever had! I would say that this is high praise for someone who will get short rib 7/10 times, when it's on the menu. Our server was attentive, which is hard to come by these days. The only other reason for the 4/5 stars was the big pile of human poop that was in front of the event space/ammo store next door. Not blaming Social, it was probably a local transient/junkie but just kinda tarnished the otherwise great experience read more

Brunch was fantastic! James and Natalie were very inviting and made sure we had everything we needed. Stephanie at the bar made some great cocktails and shots. Food was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend you try Social if you are in town for brunch or dinner. Thank you Mike for inviting my wife and I to come have brunch. read more

Social - Biscuits and gravy - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Good evening Yelpers and Yelpies, Been here through many iterations of the restaurant; talking staff lineup, ownership and menu changes throughout the years. Even since before the pandemic my friends and myself have had great laughs, gaffs and bites. Posting this effing review is long overdue. Fashooo. Frankly, I've always been a big fan of this place. Good food, fair prices and the vibe is really enjoyable. Ás of late I've really been loving their happy ´hour offerings and I think their Wednesday all day / night happy hour is absolutely genius. Major props and shout out to the manager Natalie who is always on point, very welcoming and incredibly charming. She is the best and probably one of the main reasons I am such a regular. Cheers socialites read more

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