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4.1 (589 reviews)
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An C.

The Wine Lab is retro, quirky, and has a relaxed tranquil atmosphere. There's some board games on a table inside, and a cute little outdoor seating by cattail bushes - unfortunately also alongside the road but at least you can people watch the pedestrians going to and from The Lab and The Camp. This is a cute place to catchup with friends, have a quaint little date, or sip wine in silence. The owner (?) was very knowledgeable with the wines offered and described them thoroughly to us non-wine-connoisseurs, but we enjoyed the experience! He was also very genuine and casual which we appreciated. Parking at the Camp and the Lab is atrocious on the weekend - but once you manage, it's one of my favorite places to walk around, study, read and peacefully spend the day. Plus very dog friendly at many establishments.

Orange Wine
Justin N.

If you're looking for a chill, easy place to talk and lounge around (while also getting some glasses of wine) Wine Lab has the best vibe in all of Costa Mesa. Service was prompt, they have both indoor and outdoor seating, and array of wines for you to select from. If you're looking to drink from the afternoon and up, this is your place!

Sarah V.

Love this place! Andrew was so great and the ambience and food was awesome. I really like the ambience. Andrew was so great. Everything was so great here you need to come here.

Wine flight
Claudia D.

We came on a busy weekend but we found a seat at the bar and we were attended too fairly quickly. We did the recommended wine tasting and we enjoyed each glass. I like the idea of pouring it into a tube to go with the theme but I do enjoy an extra pour when it's poured by hand to be honest lol but it was a great vibe over all I would highly recommend stopping by for a tasting if you are in the area. Very affordable. Parking can be terrible but it's worth supporting local businesses I say.

Cute vibe inside & out

Wine was super good. Came in tonight on a Tuesday night around 7:30pm. When we walked in the bartender barely looked at us & was pretty much silent the whole time we were there. Heard him being kinda rude to the other people that walked in. Could've just caught him on a bad night but my husband and i who are pretty easy going just felt super unwelcome from the moment we walked in which was a bummer cause we've been wanting to try this spot out for a while! When we asked if we could order a second glass he seemed really irritated, there was still an hour before closing so we felt it was a pretty odd response. As we were walking out we overheard the other people there talking about how rude the bartender was :/ Would love to come back if someone else was bartending because we loved the ambiance it was just pretty bad service unfortunately.

Wine flight and Burrata Plate
Katy L.

Went on a friday evening, they had a few bar seating and outdoor seating available with no wait. I tried the bartender's favorite flight and it was fun! I liked how you could try a variety. I saw they also do happy hour , so might try that. We also got the burrata, so good!! Only thing was, I wish the bartenders were a little more detailed with explaining the flight I chose. She kind of just told me what they were but not what to really taste or expect. I'm not a wine expert, so I would have really loved if she was open to more questions on the wines.

Cheers!
Sarah J.

This place is always a win! I've popped in every so often over the years. I love the space, I love that they encourage you to bring in food from other restaurants at The Camp, and I LOVE their wine selection. I met a group of girlfriends (6 in the party) for a Monday night happy hour. We fit perfectly at the round table in the corner. We each polished off a flight and then ordered a glass of our favorite - every pour was delicious. Also enjoyed their cheese plate and then brought in a pizza from Folks. Andrew took great care of us, made us feel at home, and live music was the cherry on top.

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Erica A.

Stopped by wine lab before our cooking class near by. This was a cute location. Lots of wine. My only regret was not trying a charcuterie board option. Looking forward to coming back again

Aalia S.

This is a cute concept and it's in a good location in the camp in Costa Mesa. I like how the wine tastings are poured in a chest tube to pour into your wine glass. I like that they have happy hour. I don't really like the wine though. If you do a wine flight, the wines are a bit underwhelming and taste a bit flat/ without complexity. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing and the glasses are actually much better.

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Tamara R.

Love this cute little wine bar next to my job. My coworkers and I will pop by from time to time. The service is always amazing. This was our server's suggestion and it was easily one of the best reds I've ever had. Pricey, but it's a reserve so, expected. But it was on my boss's tab ;) love the decanter they use!

Bartender's  Choice flight of whites... Liz brought me a Moscato, Italian white blend & a viognier.    Perfect for a summer night.
Leigh P.

This is a fantastic place to go solo, as a couple or with friends. Every staff member knows the wines & beers they serve well and are eager to help you select something you'll enjoy. I went solo on a Saturday night. I opted for the Batender's Choice flight of whites. Liz selected an array of 3 whites that perfectly matched the summer night: - sweet, bubbly Moscato - crisp Italian blend - light viognier Great music was playing, fun people watching & the food looked amazing. (I ate before I arrived, or I would have ordered a cheese board) I measure good service by how often my water glass is refilled - and the staff was top notch! I highly recommend the Wine Lab for a night out, date night, or treat for yourself.

Wine flight
Kelly S.

The test tubes and beakers were cute and the flights were really reasonably priced. I didn't love the selections the bartender made, but it was still a good experience. Worth going when waiting for a seat at the pizzeria next door.

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Ask the Community - Wine Lab

Can we bring outside food?

Yes, though we prefer it be from a local business.

Do you allow children inside?

Legally, we can not allow anyone under 21 in the bar.

Are you guys dog friendly outside seating area?

Ive seen others bring their dogs in the neighboring restaurants and there is a few outdoor seating near the wine lab.

How busy does this place get on a Saturday afternoon? Is it best to make a reservation? Or is the wait long for seating?

Saturday afternoons are usually medium busy. We recommend you make a reservation for 4 or more people. You can do so online at: https://winelab.net/contact-us/

Are there any "Wine Wednesday" deals?

We have happy hours from noon - 6 Mon - Friday!

Do you do catered events? Do you donate anything to local non-profits for their events? If so,…

Hi Jenn, Just responded to your other message. Just so you know, we get three requests a week for… Read more

When is happy hour?

Hi Lani, Happy Hours are Noon - 6, Tues-Fri / Noon - 4, Sat & Sun / 4-6 Mon Regards, Roger - owner

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First time here on a Wednesday and it was relatively easy to get a table/reservation. Going in the…read morerestaurant is pretty dark as noted with their name. There is an urban vibe to it and almost hipster feel from the decor to the staff's outfit. They play music on vinyl and give your receipt in a cd case which was a nice detail. Food: Bay scallops: 3.5/5 overall good flavor although it was a little salty for me also the scallops were pretty small to only have 2 per serving Maitake mushroom: 4.5/5 great texture and smoke and I enjoyed the chimichurri sauce with it Crispy yellowtail: 4.5/5 perfectly fried so it remained crispy with the sauce. Great balance of a creamy chowder like sauce and something tart making it great balance Wander NY steak: 2.5/5 there was something very bitter tasting in this dish ending up thinking it might've been one of the toppings either the sesame seed or the koji which made the dish not as enjoyable Semifreddo: 5/5 great dessert balance between tart and creamy with a nice pandan chocolate shell. It was also compt for my birthday which is even a great plus! Drinks: No 81: 3/5 a little bitter and tart No 91: 4/5 nice flavors but didn't taste the pandan much Overall can definitely see the effort to make a unique carefully thought out menu! I had a great time

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