Eats/Drinks for Costa Mesa and Newport
Food Scene
Kéan Coffee Artisan Roasters
2043 Westcliff DrMy favorite coffee shop in Costa Mesa
Taco Mesa
647 W 19th StBest Mexican food in Costa Mesa
Wild Taco
407 31st StGood tacos
Bear Flag Fish Company
3421 Via LidoBest poke in OC
CAVA
350 E 17th StChipotle-style set up for Mediterranean food
My Greek Kitchen
204 E 17th StFast, easy, delicious
Chixy Natural
488 E 17th StNice Paleo options
Shunka Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
369 E 17th StBest sushi in OC
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th StThe Voodoo Doughnuts of OC
Baja Fish Tacos
171 E 17th StLove their carne asada plate here
Ice cream and malasadas...if you've been to Leonard's on Oahu, this won't disappoint
Fill Bakeshop & Creamery
1767 Newport BlvdIce cream and malasadas...if you've been to Leonard's on Oahu, this won't disappoint
Alta Coffee
506 31st StCool little coffee spot on the peninsula
Dory Deli
2108 W OceanfrontGood sammiches and deli-style fare on the beach
Saigon Beach Restaurant
2233 W Balboa BlvdDecent enough pho on the peninsula
Pho Lantern Cafe
103 E 17th StSlightly better than the pho spot on the peninsula
Thai 1 Kitchen
560 W 19th StGood Thai for takeout
MaDee Thai Kitchen
401 E 17th StAnother good takeout Thai spot
Nobu Newport Beach
3450 Via OportoUpscale sushi spot
SOL Mexican Cocina | Newport Beach
251 Pacific Coast HwyUpscale-ish Mexican spot
Mastro's Ocean Club
8112 East Coast HwyUnrivalled steaks and seafood
Javier's Restaurant - Newport Beach
7832 Pacific Coast HwyClassy Mexican joint
Great spot for morning Joe and a stroll on the boardwalk. Last I checked they serve Stumptown
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Newport Coffee Company
104 Mc Fadden PlGreat spot for morning Joe and a stroll on the boardwalk. Last I checked they serve Stumptown
Eat Chow
1802 Newport BlvdGreat place for brunch
KIT Coffee
1617 Westcliff DrHip looking spot. Good, but not as good as Kean
Shopping
Trader Joe's
3329 S Bristol StBecause TJ's!
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrBeautiful shopping plaza
Drinks & Nightlife
Stag Bar + Kitchen
121 Mc Fadden PlCassidy's Bar & Grill
2603 Newport BlvdClassic dive bar with surprisingly delicious burgers
Mutt Lynch's
2300 W OceanfrontLoud beer bar on the beach
Barley Forge Brewing Co.
2957 Randolph AvAwesome OC brewery
Malarky's Irish Pub
3011 Newport BlvdIrish pub
Wild Goose Tavern
436 E 17th StGastropub
Topside Roof Deck Lounge
3300 Newport BoulevardGreat spot for drinks and sunset views
Entertainment & Activities
Tavern+Bowl
1875 Newport BlvdBowling on Triangle Square
Food scene
MoonGoat Coffee
1985 Placentia AvenueOne of my many quality roasters in Costa Mesa