SOCIAL Costa Mesa

Stopped in at Social in Costa Mesa while spending a weekend down in Orange County, and I’m so glad we did. I’d heard great things from friends, and this place definitely didn’t disappoint. The food was absolutely amazing, the atmosphere was spot-on, and the service was just as good. It wasn’t too busy when we arrived—probably because it’s Christmas season and everyone’s out shopping—so we got in right before the lunch crowd. I heard it was packed the night before, and I can see why. Everything we tried was top-notch.

I forgot to take a photo of the Amazingly tasty burger with "bacon jam" perfectly cooked-bottomless mimosa with Champagne~ guava, orange and pineapple juices, I ordered the Tastiest chilaquilas I've Ever had and then a birthday treat for my friend, churroos and ice cream🥳🥳🥳

So we walked in, not busy on a Friday night, hostess was not friendly, we had to ask if we could sit, waiter came. Would you like a drink, sure, 15 minutes later he brought my friends drink, 10 minutes later I had to ask twice, hey is the vodka soda ready? 5 minutes later he brought it, whole time im watching the bartender, who was not busy talking to two guys non stop! Then we ask, do you have a happy hour menu, oh yeah let me go get it, so we go to order the Burger on the happy hour menu, its the same name and discription as one on regular menu, but 5 bucks cheaper, normal right for a happy hour? He said oh no it only has one patty vs 5 bucks more you get the second patty, you think you'd change the name or make sure thats known. Ok, so we get our food, its OK, I'll give you that was the ok. Then he offers us a desert menu, I see bread pudding, now mind you bread pudding is warm, has whipped cream and is a normal pie size pcs, he brings out this small sq, stone cold, it was horrible, he never asks once, or checks if we are happy etc... except, hey want another drink, I bit, 20 minutes later lol so bottomline I dont recommend.

Everyone enjoyed the food. Ashley was very hospitable and made us feel special and welcomed. I really like the upscale but casual decor. Not overdone. Feels like a nice date atmosphere.

Went on a Thursday night after the original place I wanted to dine at was closed and boy was I not disappointed!! Per the waiter’s recommendation, I ordered the bells cocktail and grain bowl. And i’m so glad I listened to their recommendations! The cocktail was unique and not overly sweet; perfectly balanced. The grains bowl was beautifully presented and the flavor was divine! The overall freshness and portion of each component was perfect. I go out to eat to enjoy meals that I wouldn’t or can’t make myself, and this was truly something I could not make any better in my own kitchen. I was skeptical of the quinoa at first because when I make it the flavor profile is soso, but here they really seasoned it well and it carried the delicious veggies it was topped with. I’m grateful for such a flavorful plant based / vegan dish at a reasonable price for the portion. The service was also awesome. I asked for something to add some spice to the meal and was presented with not 1, not 2, but 3 options! The Serranos and chili sauce were the perfect additions to an already flavorful dish. I will definitely be recommending this place to my friends and family, and will be back the next time i’m in Costa Mesa. Thank you for making quality drinks and even better food! Also bonus points that I was able to bring my puppy with me to dine on the patio!

I've been here before for their brunch menu nearly a decade ago, but this is my first time here for dinner! I did not research beforehand so I let the evening take me wherever it landed for a weeknight. It was a small company dinner to round out the last evening with folks from out of state. We started the night with a few shared apps and dranks. I was overstimulated from a day of meetings, 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.

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.

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!

Social has a super fun ambiance with incredible food! The burger, brussel sprouts, steak frites were all delish. I highly recommend locals or anyone visiting the area stop in for brunch or dinner, they just added some new menu items that I can't wait to try!

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.

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!

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!

Came here for a friends birthday brunch. They accommodated us pretty well as we were a bigger group. Service was pretty good and the food was okay but nothing spectacular. We got there when they opened so it was a bit empty but it got busier later but it still wasn't too pouch which was nice. Pretty good brunch spot overall.

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.

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.

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.

This location is a real OC gem. I came to have dinner here with my girlfriend and it was so delicious. We are both foodies, love to try new foods and the waitress was so knowledgeable about the menu. The ambiance in there was chill. Love the set up. We had crab cakes for starters, octopus, Brussels sprouts, croquettes. The lobster and Dungeness crab cakes were a hit for us. I believe they just got their old chef back and he came out with an amazing menu. We were both excited to try it. The staff was attentive from beginning to end. I'm looking forward to coming back for brunch.

Came here on a Friday night for drinks. The place was still pretty packed around 10pm. My friend and I were lucky to have Gabe as our staff. He was so nice and very transparent on drink suggestions. I had the Big Fig Energy but substituted the gin for bourbon. That was a recommendation from Gabe. So glad he suggested that because it was delicious! We also tried Sorry, Not Sorry and it was served on a wooden board with a mezcal shot. Great presentation. Sorry, Not Sorry was the star. Really well mixed and boozy. Gabe was so sweet and friendly and took such good care of us. He made Social a memorable experience and I can't wait to come back!

Ordered the social burger! So tasty! The candied bacon was delicious and the burger was perfectly cooked. The ambiance was great too. Will be coming back!

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

My friends and I had a lovely brunch experience. We ordered a Carajillo, Pina Party, and Flamingo Float. Our drinks tasted wonderful. We ordered the BLTA Salad, Chicken & Waffles, Steak & Eggs, Apple Brioche French Toast, and Pulled Pork Chilaquiles. The salad was great. We enjoyed the homemade butter with the chicken and waffles. The steak paired well with the chimichurri, toast, and potatoes. The French Toast was interesting with the dehydrated apples. The chilaquiles was perfect. Very delicious! We love the ambiance and environment. It's very spacious. There's bar, dining, and booth seating. Service was friendly, quick, and efficient. Big thanks to Natalie, she was great! Definitely would recommend this spot for cocktails and brunch! There's free parking in the plaza.

We loved stopping by Social, the restaurant is beautiful decorated and had plenty of seating. We loved that they had a full bar with many TVs showing the football games. The food was amazing, we stopped by in a weekend to try the brunch menu and it did not disappoint. They had many food options and the portion sizes were big enough to share. We tried the chilaquiles con huevo and chorizo. They had a nice kick and the onions gave it a nice taste. We also tried the steak and eggs, the steak was cooked perfectly and it went well with the sauces provided. Our kids tried the breakfast and the chicken strips. We tried some of the alcoholic drinks and they were delicious, everyone was trying the guava mimosas so we gave them a try and they were so good. They also had frozen drinks and we tried their mezcal drink called don't fear the repo. The service provided was great, our waiter had great recommendations and answered all of our questions before ordering. Everyone made sure to pay attention and we were attended very well. We loved stopping by social and will definitely be back again.

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!

Love the whole day happy hour on Wednesday. Their Brussels sprouts are some of my favorite restaurant sprouts. They have a honey glaze, macadamia nuts, some meat garnish (ham?) and this fried crispy shoestring-esque sweet potato garnish. Overall, the best dish to get from happy hour. The chicken wings were tasty as well, and they had solid fries (they are thicker cut). Service might have been off that night because we were seated away from other people, so it was hard to see us. I think it's a hidden gem for the Wednesday happy hour, because not a lot of people were present when we were there. I've separately gone here for dinner and got their tomahawk steak - which came with bone marrow, grilled veggies, and grilled cheese. What a delight that board of food was! I'd highly recommend giving this place a try.

Came here for brunch and were seated right away. Social has a beautiful modern interior with giant signs in huge letters that spell "Social." I ordered a Breakfast Burrito and a Mimosa. The Breakfast Burrito was a good size and tasted well with the salsa they provided. We ordered bottomless mimosas and they came pretty quickly to refill our champagne.

First time coming here, it was a nice place to sit and socialize with your pals....hence the name! Sat at the bar so there was no wait. Food came relatively quick and their drinks were yummy! Fries and chicken were delicious and the portions were huge that we had to take some home. Definitely recommend if you want to come to a sit down restaurant and have drinks with friends or watch a game. It was an overall good vibe.

Went for lunch on a Friday recently ... Happy hour all day ! Brussels sprouts were amazing ! Pimento grilled cheese was the perfect comfort food ... but I've got to say the Moscow mule was the absolutely the BEST I've ever had !! Home made ginger lime syrup put this cocktail over the top ! Servers were so very nice and the updated interior was quite unexpected for the location .. give it a try you wont be disappointed ..

Spacious restaurant with a dim ambiance inside. The space was great but the food, unfortunately, was not. We got the chilaquiles and short rib omelette, and both were misses. The chilaquiles were completely soggy - there was not a single crunchy piece. It was just a soppy and saucy mess. That maybe would have been okay if the flavor was good. However, it was way too salty. We didn't take more than 2 bites of this dish. The short rib omelette was slightly better, but only because it was an omelette. Ya can't really mess an omelette up too badly, but unfortunately, it was overly salty as well. Pretty disappointed with the food here. The only redeeming factor was the brussel sprouts and breakfast potatoes.

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.

Kudos to the new management team at SOCIAL everything exceeded all my expectations! The ambiance is fantastic giving a cozy atmosphere with better lighting and elegant decor. Perfect setting for all events! Now for the food, we were in for an event and each bite was a delight. Creative bites bursting with flavor, perfect presentation, there was not one thing that I did not enjoy The service, from the host to the kitchen to the bar there is definitely a top-notch team behind this establishment. Thanks for a great evening, we will be back very soon!

Update: We went back to Social for Sunday brunch, and it did not disappoint! Social has an updated menu and decor. Upon arriving, we noticed the updated decor (it was a nice touch and felt brighter). With a little help from our waiter, we decided on the chilaquiles, chicken & waffles, a cranberry and guava mimosa. The food came out quickly and it was soooooo good! The chilaquiles had a fantastic green salsa that was not spicy but had a light lemon taste. The pickled onions on top were the perfect garnish, and it came with a generous portion of guacamole on top. The waffles were actually cornbread waffles (which I loved). The dish was the perfect combination of sweet and savory. They actually have a pretty large mimosa list, but we reordered the cranberry along with a pineapple mimosa for dessert. Overall, it was delicious, and I highly recommend it! We will definitely be back to try the updated dinner menu.

Came back here for another happy hour. Again an excellent experience. The staff are prompt and knowledgeable both the menu. The space is very open and airy and welcoming. It used to feel much darker and more confining when I visited year ago. I got an old fashioned and some halibut tacos and they are excellent. The fish is a generous portion with a light but super crispy batter. Whatever a "meyer lemon slaw" is, it's the perfect mix of tangy citrus flavors that complemented the fish perfectly and really brought the whole thing together.

Came on a Saturday night and was able to get a table quick. Wine was outstanding, Brussels sprouts are a must, strawberry Tiera masu was so creamy and our waiter Matt was amazing and attentive. Loved the decor. Great place for a date or just to hang out will definitely be back to try more.

My boyfriend and I had dinner on Valentine's Day and did their four course menu. The pasta was very good as well as the New York steak. Things did seem to take longer in between courses and you could definitely tell they were understaffed. Our server Lindsey made great reccomediations for cocktails and wine pairings . They were very busy but she was always checking and in communicating with us on delays which we really appreciated . Will have to try again on a regular night

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)

I actually enjoyed SOCIAL more than I thought I would, after hearing from friends it used to be so much busier, but i think it was much more the company, than anything else. Some major things that brought me to 3-stars - I'll start with no octopus on the menu, which I can't fault them on, but I was really excited after seeing it exist on previous menus. The server we got told us that there were major changes and change in management, but some old items will be coming back since they're getting an old chef back, if I remember correctly (honestly seemed like there was some turmoil behind the scenes... yikes). We also ordered the tomahawk and asked if we could lean towards a medium but not full medium and the response was "no, kitchen doesn't like that" weird response, but the MAJOR issue I had was when the "branzino" we ordered came out and looked much closer to a tilapia than any branzino I've ever ordered at a restaurant! Like really I was so surprised and taken aback at how puny and underwhelming it was. UPDATE: just took a look at the photo of their branzino on the website and we were definitely being fooled. As for the pros, you can't go wrong with the shishito peppers, brussel sprouts, and the tomahawk was a great price with sides and all.

A cinder-block garage, retrofitted into a semi-ironic bar for hipsters, without any redeeming decorations or ambience. Enjoy the infinite concrete reverberations of the attendees screaming at full volume to be heard over one another, because we are not willing to invest in sound treatments. Taste the $25 burger, made with "Wagyu beef" (which, as your parents know, is not actually a thing), as an oversalted overstacked inedible mess. And consider your tipping options on your card, which include 20%, 25%, and 30%. People with any common sense, have no business being here. That said, I'm sure the hipsters will still show up.

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!

We made reservations for a Sunday morning at 10:30am. There was no need it was completely empty which was so surprising. This may be why it seemed it took slightly longer than normal to get our drinks and our food. However staff were friendly and helpful. The patio is small but it was a beautiful day and worth it to sit outside. We did get the most shaded table as we were the first there. I noticed the other tables had direct sun at that hour of the day. The food was delicious! The portions are pretty big, the quality is fresh and flavorful.

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

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!

The food was amazing. I was with a large group, and we ordered a couple of everything, so I got to try them all. It was really good coordination having the food all come out for us at the same time. Great! Burrata was perfect! Cheese and charcuterie was awesome. Crab cake yummy, and Brussels sprouts - wow! Margaritas were great, and my main chicken was good. Ambience was great, chill, and perfect for us to all talk and have a great time. Highly recommend this place.

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...

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!

I attended Social in Costa Mesa on a Sunday for my best friend's 40th birthday brunch. From the moment I walked in I felt welcomed and was shown our table right away by our server, Matt. I loved the decor which made it feel very comfortable. Once our whole family arrived, our drink orders were taken right away. I highly recommend the Purple Haze and I'm in Love with the Coco cocktails. I think our table literally ordered everything on the menu, LOL The food was so delicious, very filling and presentation was beautiful. They even had kid menus, and the little one in our party seemed very impressed with his meal. They had TVs at the bar, so we were able to watch the football games from our table. I had the chance to meet the new owners, Mike and Tracy, who were truly a pleasure to meet. They were so accommodating and made great recommendations on the menu. I live in Riverside County, but I'll definitely make the drive to come here again.

According to their website, "SOCIAL is an award winning chef and ingredient-focused, new-American inspired restaurant...In addition to the food, SOCIAL's all star Golden Foodies winning mixologist team creates one-of-a-kind craft cocktails using only house made syrups, cordials and bitters." I've heard rave reviews and wanted to check it out for years but was never able to due to the distance, so we finally got to go and it was worth the drive! Located off 19th Street at the end of the 55 North freeway in Costa Mesa, SOCIAL serves up California cuisine and unique craft cocktails. We visited on a weekend for brunch, and I thoroughly enjoyed the Breakfast Burrito which was loaded with choice of bacon or chorizo, eggs, crispy potatoes, avocado, jack cheese and lime crema. I needed something to wash the meal down so I opted for the Gunslinger. Crafted with Rittenhouse rye, bourbon, black tea syrup, 5 spice bitters and orange bitters, it's quite an experience to witness the server elicit cherry wood smoke when pouring the cocktail into a glass. On top of everything else, service was friendly and attentive. Needless to say, I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

A hole in the wall establishment with great service. I appreciate Danielle and her service as our waitress. She was the highlight of our time there for sure. Bottomless mimosas is not truly champagne but sparkling wine, which is a major distractor for me. Atmosphere was atrocious, but the food was OK. Go here if you're solo sit at the bar, I wouldn't recommend this for intimate or nice date.

Celebrated this weekend at Social with my girlfriends and WOW! The food was delicious! The staff were amazing, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. A great place for groups! I can't wait to come back!

Came with a large group of friends for brunch towards closing time. Despite our late arrival, the staff were very friendly and attentive. I ordered chicken and waffles and if I didn't have to watch my cholesterol level I would have ordered 3 plates. It was delicious. Great place for brunch, would definitely frequent this place. Highly recommended.

The picture doesn't do it justice but this steak frites was incredible! The steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned beautifully. My friend got the house fries and the house ranch and garlic aioli were delicious! Wish I lived here so I could come here regularly! Oh and the Shirley temple was bomb.

Came back for happy hour and was really impressed with the offerings. The cubano is superb - every element of the sandwich is high quality and tasty, and the fries were nice and crispy. Pro tip: they also have a really good off menu vegan option - ask for the chef's vegan special!

We had brunch here and I don't understand the negative reviews of this place! Our service was fantastic -- the hostess and waitress were sweet and helpful. The restaurant itself is beautiful. I loved the lighting and decor. The food was amazing. We had a wedge salad, chilequiles and biscuits and gravy. They were delicious and we would order all of it again.

We go to Costa Mesa once a month to get my hair and lashes done. We also find it fun to try different restaurants around the area. It has been fun and exciting for us. This time, I came across this restaurant by searching on yelp. The menu at SOCIAL caught my attention. Lots of things we wanted to try. For appetizer we tried the lobster and dungeness crab cake and it was so good. It came with salad so it was perfect to share. The wagyu burger which I ordered was perfect to my liking and husband's chicken provancal was cook to perfection, he was scraping the sauce off the plate to get all the juice for his left over. The server was so sweet, I couldn't remember his name but you will know who I am talking about when I say he looks like a body builder . We will come back next month to try the halibut and the porkchop which I read in one of the reviews as highly recommended. The ambiance is so nice too! Lots of cool things to look at. Can't wait to come back

Had lunch with my sister here and starting off, the service was great. Not one but multiple servers came to check on how we were doing throughout our visit. I am bummed out that I forgot one of the male servers name but he was very energetic and recommend me their burger in which I thoroughly enjoyed. Everyone was very nice and were ready to recommend what they enjoy the most off the menu. We ended up trying multiple recommendations and alcoholic beverages and everything was great! I finally found a place whose cooks know how to make a steak a perfect medium rare!

Went here for late night drinks with friends-- ordered a few of their drinks and a charcuterie board. Their drinks are super delicious and very cute in presentation style. Their staff was very friendly and helped us select a few drink options since it was our first time there. Parking lot had plenty of spaces, so this wasn't an issue.

I am a long time customer of Social and when I heard it had been re-done with a new menu, I had to check it out. The staff is friendly and prompt, and the new menu looked amazing. A couple of the old Social classics were still there (little gem and the burger), but it was a complete rehaul in the best way. We got the PEI mussels, the halibut and the pork chop and split everything. The mussels are AMAZING and the cilantro basil sauce is different than a traditional mussel dish and we loved it. The pork chop was also top tier (and HUGE). It is big enough to split comfortably. It was perfectly crispy without being too battered and came with pickled veggies and a salad of some sort. It was well balanced considering it's a Milanese. The cocktails are always consistent and the new vibe is nice. Not that I wouldn't ever go back, but the redo and new menu are probably one of my new favs.

We would definitely go back. We tried this for the second time with hesitation. But the service was so good, we thought we'd give it another shot. Matt was our waiter for the second time. We adore him. He is not only attentive. He's conversational and warm. This time we had the halibut. It was really really good. And the chicken sandwich deconstructed. Oh my gosh, you have to put honey on your sandwich. I didn't realize what I was missing, and I tried it way too late. 3 bites was Not enough! It tastes like chicken & waffles in a sandwich and the honey puts it over the Top. Since I was so addicted to the combination I tried dipping my fries in the honey too. WOW! Delicious! The Little Gem salad had a delightful dressing; light, delicate & creamy dressing. Id order a bowl as a dip for raw vegetables too. Yummy! All the food has a beautiful presentation and some unexpected flavors. The BLTA was incredible. My boyfriend and I fought over it. Perfect amount of dressing along with a wonderful balance yet strong wedge taste. The bacon was the best I have ever had on a salad. Absolute Perfection. I always say no blue cheese crumbles and this one doesn't come with it. I could've eaten this all night. Of course we got the blackberry old-fashioned again. It did not disappoint. We highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to coming back. Elegant delicious and amazing service.