Eat Chow - Costa Mesa

4.9 (36)

$30 and under

American

1802 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2710

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2 people

May 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

Eat Chow is your go-to destination for all things comfort. Come stop by at one of our locations for a phenomenal dining experience with your loved ones. On the weekends you can find us slinging brunch and pouring you Mimosas to help ward of those Sunday Scaries. On weekday days and nights expect to sit among locals who have made us a neighborhood favorite!

Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily.

Established in 2008.
We started in December of 2008 in a little spot in Costa Mesa.. We are locally owned and operated and have become a local's favorite! We have a second location in Newport Beach (2012) off a PCH in the Newport Shores neighborhood.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Mexican, Californian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 650-2469
Website
http://www.eatchownow.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1802 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2710
Neighborhood
Costa Mesa
Cross street
Our front door faces E. 18th Street (not Newport Blvd).
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Wine Wednesday
Multiple dates available
Enjoy 50% OFF ALL Bottles of Wine! Every Wednesday 5pm to Close! **dine in only
Weekend Brunch
Multiple dates available
Come enjoy your favorite meal of the week with us! Our Brunch Menu has our most popular dishes from our Breakfast Menu and Lunch/Dinner Menu which means you can order breakfast items until 3pm. Enjoy our Signature Mimosa Sampler, Espresso Martini, Sangria and Full Coffee Menu featuring local roaster Moon Goat Coffee! 8am-3pm Saturday & Sunday

What 36 people are saying

Eat Chow - Costa Mesa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Best Overall
Orange County
Best Value
Orange County
Great for brunch
Orange County
Neighborhood gem
Orange County
Good for special occasions
Orange County
American
North Orange County
Best Overall
North Orange County
Best Food
North Orange County
Best Service
North Orange County
Best Value
North Orange County
Great for brunch
North Orange County
Neighborhood gem
North Orange County
Good for special occasions
North Orange County
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Eat Chow in Costa Mesa is celebrated for its "best pancakes" and "fluffy, flavorful" brunch options set in a "fun, vibrant" ambiance. With consistently "delicious" food, a "great menu," and "friendly, attentive" service, it's a "must-try" spot. The "gastro pub" style and eclectic menu further enhance the dining experience.

36 Reviews

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George
Palm Springs7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service, as usual. Always a great experience!
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jan
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is always good and our waitress today was fantastic!!!
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Emily
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a beautiful brunch at Eat Chow and I can honestly say—these might be the best pancakes I’ve ever had. Fluffy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced… just WOW. The ambiance was fun, vibrant, and welcoming, with a laid-back energy that made the whole experience feel like a treat. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Whether you're a local or just visiting, Eat Chow is a must-try for brunch lovers. Can’t wait to come back! 🍽️🥞✨
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George
Palm Springs7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service, as usual! Food is consistently delicious.
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Cheryl
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite place to eat. The food is delicious and the wait staff is top notch!
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George
Palm Springs7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu and we’ve always been impressed with the consistent quality of the food here. Pricing is reasonable and the service is great!Very comfortable place to enjoy a meal. Lots of parking as well! Highly recommend!
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Kim VIP
Orange County16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was off the charts today Thank you Eat Chow !!! The food tasty as always see you soon 👍👍
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Irma
Central Coast8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated birthday with sisters and father. We all enjoyed drinks and meals. We started with with crispy cauliflower appetizer. I ordered smoky grilled sandwich. The portion size was perfect. Finished off with warm gooey butter cake dessert. Highly recommend!
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Kathy VIP
Orange County8 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I had the Ribeye Thai Salad and it was delicious!
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David
Orange County6 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food were excellent. Glad to see they expanded with more inside seating.
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FAQs

Eat Chow - Costa Mesa offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Eat Chow - Costa Mesa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 650-2469.

Eat Chow - Costa Mesa is rated 4.9 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

1802 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2710

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Our front door faces E. 18th Street (not Newport Blvd).
Neighborhood
Costa Mesa
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Mexican, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.eatchownow.com/
Phone number
(949) 650-2469

Eat Chow - Costa Mesa

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Wine Wednesday

Weekend Brunch

Menu

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Eat Chow - Costa Mesa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Eat Chow - Costa Mesa restaurant rated?

Is Eat Chow - Costa Mesa currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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