My first time at Social bar we came for taco Tuesday. My first experience and we sat down at the bar and the beautiful bartender Sofia took our order she's been so amazing and attentive. She made our experience so fun we're definitely coming back again read more

My first experience, there was incredible. A French chef said that this is the best restaurant in Orange County at the time. My second experience was a letdown. The food was not as good as the first time, and I was told that the shift had left. I haven't been back since But thinking, after looking at the pictures of giving it a second chance read more

My husband and I decided to go out for a late dinner and drinks and stumbled upon Social. Immediately we were greeted by a friendly smile. Oscar was very attentive, and sweet! Brussels Sprouts, Penne Alla Vodka, & our Lasagna Bolognese were spectacular. Can't wait to be back! read more

Was a great experience for the 1st time brunch at SOCIAL Social Egg Benedict -yummy Chilaquiles -most recommended with steak (lots of sauce but still taste the crispiness of the chips) read more

Social - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Well went for the 1st time yesterday Aug 17, 2025. Had a wonderful lunch / brunch. Food was amazing. The ambiance was so nice love the decor inside but sat outside in a cool patio area. The waiter I think his name was Oscar tall dark hair late 20s was one of the best servers I've ever had . Kind, great personality, helpful with the menu. We will be going back . Everything we ordered was excellent . Chicken sandwich , wedge salad with great bacon, and chilaquiles amazing . Thank you read more

July 10, 2025 I came in for the Love Island watch party and was absolutely shocked by the lack of service. We sat at a table for 15 minutes without anyone even acknowledging us--no menu, no greeting, nothing. What makes it worse is that the place wasn't even busy. Staff was just standing around chatting like customers didn't exist. Completely unacceptable. I will never be coming back. The only reason this isn't a one-star review is because of the kind host at the front--she was the only person who seemed to care. read more

Things started out great. With a handsome muscular waiter. We ordered the pretzel cheese bread when it came to our table. The center of the bread was still frozen. we waited for a few minutes to see if the weight staff would come by and check on us that way I could tell him about our appetizer, after 12 minutes I feel like the whole weight stuff must've been on break because no one came to us and asked us how it was going. So I decided to take our appetizer to the bar myself and told the bartender that our pretzel bread was frozen in the center she rolled her eyes at me and said I'll take care of it. they did send us a new one out, complementary in all due respect.. Then they brought us out our entrées, never once checked back with us to see if we need anything else. So once again, I had to go back to the bar and ask if we could get another round of drinks. Which to me is so unnecessary. then we asked for the check which they quickly brought it to us. But then no one came back to pick up the check so I had to go find a waiter and had give them the Bill that way we could leave. All in all was not the best experience I've had at a restaurant I probably won't go back again It makes me sad because I used to love this restaurant . read more

My biggest complaint about everything is that I am capped at giving 5 stars. Jessica B. and her service deserve a 10 star recognition -- at LEAST! She recommended the drive through burger after I could not figure out for 10 minutes what I wanted to eat. I have had terrible experiences with burgers in the past... SO BAD that I temporarily became a vegetarian. If I had this burger in the past.... I would have never turned vegetarian. If anything... I would have become a carnivore. It was not just a burger that I had. It was a protein adventure. Every bite I took told a story. And I have Jessica B to thank for the wonderful recommendation. Her knowledge of the menu is unmatched and I hope her manager reads this and gives her a big fat raise. I would buy the damn restaurant if I have to just to give her a raise. I feel bad for anybody that has never experienced the magic of social. Food, service and atmosphere are all outstanding. If you, the consumer, are reading this review... STOP what you're doing and get yo to social!!! :) read more

Go see Juan Gabriel!! He was the sweetest and predicted what we needed ahead of time. He was quick and eager to make sure we had what we needed! Thank you! Oh and the food was BOMB AF read more

Great food, great service and poppin' playlist! If you come for a Birthday, a churro dessert is gifted which is lovely. But, what is the $10.53 credit card processing fee? We were not given a heads up about this and could've paid cash. read more

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Social is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you hadn't discovered it sooner. We stumbled across it on Yelp while in Costa Mesa, looking for a spontaneous date night spot--and let's just say, fate delivered. Walking in, we were instantly charmed by the tasteful interior--equal parts chic and inviting, like a Pinterest board that actually came to life. The menu? A creative masterpiece. It's as if the chef thought, "Why settle for ordinary when you can blow minds?" Every bite was a symphony of flavors, and I'm pretty sure I caught myself doing a little happy dance in my chair (unverified, but my date might confirm). We left with full stomachs, big smiles, and plans to come back soon. Social, you've officially earned a top spot on our date night rotation. Bravo! read more

Food was great. It's not cheap but nothing is anymore. We had a hamburger that was huge and juicy. FF are also thin and tasty.

Loved the food and service was very good. The burger was very flavorful and I liked that it held together. Thanks for a nice meal.

Great place to eat and take your time! All you can eat and great variety and great service! read more

The food was so good, the service was so attentive and the ambiance was inviting! I loved everything about this place. I'm looking forward to having future events here. read more

I made a reservation for my 27th birthday. Gabriel went ABOVE and BEYOND!!!! As a server/bartender I've never experienced such amazing service in my entire life. He went down the street and bought me a custom cake for my bday and put 21 candles on it he gave me my bottomless for free as well!!!!!! Made my birthday so amazing. Honestly couldn't say enough amazing things. HIGHLY recommend read more

Social - Gabriel was amazing!! - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The service with Gabriel "Gabe" is absolutely fantastic. Always a smile on his face and knows exactly what we need. E.g. my niece it was not familiar with particulars they had. One of the mixed drinks she ordered did not lived ip to expectations Gabe happily added other ingredients into the drink and made it amazing! Thank you for making our Sunday brunch memorable. =-D read more

They were so accommodating with making a reservation for a large group! The vibe was great and the food was amazing!

Wonderful service Matt, delicious food and excellent location. Order the Benedict! Thanks Chris! Yes, definitely coming back. read more

Holy smokes. I haven't been here this year and I'm so glad I did. Jessica is the best. She's funny, polite, and knowledgeable. Came here today randomly and moving forward my visits won't be so random. Chris and Mike have forced me to return with the new menu and new energy. The chicken sandwich was by far one of the best I've had in my life. Thanks for the hospitality peeps! read more

Vibe hip hop music on a Friday night. Liked the vibes. Seems hip. Would come here again just to chill. Brussel sprouts: 5/5 texture wasn't from crisp but from the nuts. Sweeter than I expected but I'm not complaining. Bone marrow: 3/5 Hard to get off bone, cheese sandwich was aiite. I wouldn't get it again. For $10 extra you can get an alcoholic shot to pour down the bone marrow and drink. We most definitely did that for the birthday girl. It was a fun and messy experience. lol Mac and cheese: 4/5 cheesy. Texture was good and bouncy. Lamb lollipops: Presentation was good. The size was bigger than I expected. It was pretty nommy. It looked better than the pictures currently on Yelp. Then later in the night they put the tables away and turned it into a club. read more

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First time here and it was impressive! We ordered the breakfast burrito, the biscuits and gravy, and the social breakfast. All three were so uniquely tasty , the burrito has this cheese crunch on the outside and is so filling with eggs and meat of choice! The biscuits and gravy were both sweet and savory , highly recommend! Wish they could bring this restaurant to San Diego , it's just so delicious. read more

Social - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We had an excellent experience with Social! We recently held our event at their event space attached to their restaurant. Everything leading up to the event was super easy with Mike being very communicative and helpful as we planned our event. We had incredible service from our bartender and server. They were attentive and did not miss a beat. Our guests all enjoyed the food and beverages, especially the flatbreads and churros! We would highly recommend holding an event at Social and we wouldn't hesitate to use their event space again. read more

1st time coming here today we sat outside with our 3 year old daughter. We ordered fries & 2 drinks, after that we didn't see anyone for a half an hour + ... We watched tables inside ordering & receiving food. We were really looking forward to coming here & unfortunately it was a big let down. Felt like the staff didn't care. read more

Okay... breakfast? amazing 10/10 Came back for dinner, if you like a real authentic traditional read more

There were good things and not-so-good things. First time here; went by Yelper reviews. I reserved the "outdoor" seating based on the pics showing a nice, large, turf-covered patio, lighting and nicely surrounding stained wood slats. Well, what a surprise: we got a badly stained concrete floor, mediocre concrete or? surroundings for the privacy walls, a fly-congregation being held which caused us to constantly swat at the flies and motorcycle and car engines roaring past since this was on the outside of front of place. Couldn't hear ourselves think. Room enough for two tables and that's it. We finally had to move indoors as all these complaints were insurmountable. Until they remodel this small area, they should NOT use or offer it. VERY unhappy with that. So unattractive. Our waiter said those pics are from "pandemic days" - so they've had PLENTY of time to revise and/or at least remove THEIR pics and mention it in description - I felt it was very deceptive. Our server, named Matt - I think - (bodybuilder!) - was xln't. Always smiling and accommodating. I had their eggs benedict version and it was good. Only wish the "biscuit" bottom was revised. The "biscuit" was more like sliced from a loaf and was VERY heavy and dense - maybe slice it much thinner. The rest of the ingredients were good and came with a small, side-salad. I'd give this a 3+ star rating. Quiche was ok, but was clearly made ahead and reheated, and you could tell. Caesar salad was okay. Kids liked their breakfasts: one had eggs and sausage with potatoes. Unfortunately, the initial "patio" offering really put a dent in our experience. For an Easter Sunday, it was disappointing. read more

This is my first time at Social, but it was so amazing because the food was so delicious. As a foodie, I'm always looking for the greatest restaurants in the area to recommend to everyone, and here it is. We have been trying out some starters such as OCTOPUS, LOBSTER AND DUNGENESS CRAB CAKE, and side dish of BRUSSELS SPROUT. The Octopus was very tender, not chewy and tasted pretty well. The crab cake was so delicious with flavorful marinated lobster and crab. Brussel sprouts was just right and it was also a good snack paring with drinks while I was waiting for the main course in the making. The main course came out as a WAGYU DRIVE THRU BURGER which the wagyu beef tasted so tender and juicy when I cut it down. I also tried the slow cooked lamp ragu (HAND CUT TAGLIATELLE). Instead of tomato sauce stirred with pasta, this course was made with ragu sauce and lamp meat, lamp was very soft and packed flavor. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS. I love the drinks here, they are really smooth and super good. Service and ambiance are the best. The servers treat us very friendly and never forget to care about customers. IG @jacklyn_huynh read more

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Food and drinks were so yummy! Had the Piña party to drink and it was delicious. Pull apart pretzels and fries are really really good definitely recommend. Cute restaurant, chill ambiance perfect for date night or spending time with friends! read more

I recently dined at social in Costa Mesa for my birthday dinner. I had an amazing experience. The staff was super attentive and helped us with every request that we had throughout the night. The food was over the top amazing I would definitely recommend this to anyone trying to find a place to celebrate their next occasion or even a place to grab brunch or lunch on a casual day. they just redid their interior as well and it gives such a cozy yet elevated look to dine in!! Will definitely be back! read more

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Delicious breakfast! Stopped by at lunch and had breakfast! Parking in the lot was easy and seating indoor and out was plentiful. The decor was contemporary rustic with wood paneling. The vibe was casual and relaxed. We ordered the Wagyu Flank Steak & Eggs and the Social Scramble. The steak was delicious and the scramble and Multi-Grain Toast were amazing! It was the best toast I've ever had. It was thick, grainy and crispy on the outside. Service was wonderful. Lindsey was friendly and helpful. I would definitely return again! read more

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Bartender walked nextdoor and got me almondmilk so i love him he needs a raise. hostess needs to be happier she seemed depressed and didn't want to be working even said there wasn't tables for us to sit at when the whole restaurant was open BRIAN IS THE BARTENDERS NAME. the only reason it didn't get five stars is bc of the hostess read more

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Inviting! Intimate, stylish, elegant. Everything was tasty. Sadly, everything arrived to our table at room temperature. The staff were incredible and quickly made adjustments and corrections. Chef even came out to say hi! read more

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What the heck, let's do lunch. Sounds good. No. Disappointing. The Drive Thru burger wasn't as good as I remembered and the beef tacos were meh. Nothing memorable. And sadly, the beef tartar was nowhere to be found. That strip mall they're in is ripe and ready for the bulldozer. Weeds sprouting from the parking lot, empty stores, signs and chains to deter the homeless from sleeping in front of the doorways. No thanks. Off the list. P.S. And yes, they pulled the CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEE on us, too. And oh, can you spot the fake reviews? I sure can. read more

Great service great food and great vibes. I came on Wed for their happy hour and the music was on point. A good place for friends go catch up or even for a date night. Recommend the empanadas the slaw was so yum. I liked the ceviche too it was more on the tart side which I prefer. The shishitos were a bit salty but the lime helps balance it. The steak was also cooked well. We finished everything and would come back. Shishito and ceviche are on happy hour the steak and empanadas are not. We also got a Paloma and red wine which was happy hour. I'd recommend social if you're feeling a bit social! read more

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Gotta say this place with amazing!! Our waiter Gabriel was beyond my expectations he was so attentive and amazing!! The food was so favorable and delicious. I came for brunch and the crowd and atmosphere was great. I came with some GF's and had an amazing chill time with them. I'll be back just for those bottomless mimosas. read more

Korean bbq wings were legit - honestly some of the best sauce I've ever had - so tasty, plus cooked perfectly and good amount of meat to them too. Great service, very friendly, above and beyond for the customer experience! read more

Stopped by this past Friday and had drinks and food at the bar. Have been here many times over the years and was curious to see the remodel and any other changes. Drinks are still AMAZING!! Have never hung out at the bar, but the bartenders were all talented. Unfortunately, we only ordered a couple apps. The beef tartar was incredible. The croquettes were different from what I think of since they're normally filled with cheese. Will definitely need to come back to enjoy more of the menu. I missed the 90s/2000s hip hop and R&B music, but the vibe was still great. Maybe they have that music on another night... read more

Came here with some friends on a Saturday for lunch and drinks. We got here at 2:30 only to find out that they didn't serve food until 4pm but could serve fries and brussel sprouts. We thought this was weird but we were starving so we ordered both. They were tasty but we wish we would've seen the brussel sprouts were $20 because we wouldn't have ordered them. Our server was attentive and even when there was a shift change we still received the same service. We ended up sitting around having drinks until 4pm and decided to order the potato taquitos. They were cut up into tiny pieces and presented with guacamole and another kind of chipotle looking sauce. I love potato taquitos and these were fine but not my favorite take. Overall, we enjoyed our drinks and food was decent but not a restaurant we'd come back to. It's located in a rundown shopping center next to a smoke shop and an ammo store. The restroom wasn't clean and the ambience was meh. read more

The best day to go is Wednesday, when they have Happy Hour the whole evening! Great ambiance, we opted to sit outside so there's fresh air. It was a little stuffy and too loud inside. They have great lighting and outdoor heaters outside. Ordered a Moscow Mule and burger from the Happy Hour menu, and Steak Frites with fries and Brussels sprouts as sides. The Brussels sprouts were absolutely delicious, loved the cocktail, burger was really good, steak frites was ok. I wish there was more chimichurri sauce. I ordered my steak medium but because it was a small portion, it was overcooked and was more medium - well. Will be back to try their other dishes! read more

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This would've been 4* if not for the rude waitress. Came here for a private event and originally everything was going great. Our drinks arrived quickly and they were all tasty. A bit on the sweeter side but good overall. I ended up ordering the salmon which for some reason arrived almost at the end. By that point half of the party had already left and my food hadn't even arrived. I had seen multiple salmon dishes go by but somehow mine didn't show up. Even people who showed up late and ordered after me got their food first. That being said, the salmon was tasty and perfectly cooked. But the main issue with this place was the rude waitress. Multiple people had ordered the wagyu steak with a variety of how they wanted it cooked from rare to medium well. But for some reason the waitress did not know how any of the steaks were cooked when she brought them out. And for a dish that's almost $50, people obviously want what they ordered exactly. My sister ended up asking the waitress if she can make a note of which steak is which so people can get their correct order and the waitress was so rude about it. She made some excuse about how the party was so large and yes the party is large but shouldn't you, as the waitress, know what you're bringing out? People had to ask her how the steak was cooked and they were ignored so many times before she answered that she had no idea. So between my super late salmon and the rude waitress, it was just an ok place. read more

Social - Salmon. - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California