Oak Coal - Costa Mesa

First of all, wow. My meaning and I initially planned to go to a restaurant in the same parking lot, but when we were there they were quite exorbitant. The parking lot was tight, so we had parked in front of Oak Coal and decided to try. Good decision today. No exaggeration. The atmosphere is elegant, modern and intimate. You have an open kitchen and bar, and it is a pleasure to watch the cooks at work from your table. I can't praise the food enough. It is quite expensive considering the portions, BUT the quality is more than worth, and the customer service is absolutely excellent. I told my partner that I would be sad if someone from the staff stopped before we came back because they were on that point. Overall, this restaurant was an extraordinary surprise. One of the highlights of our Valentine's Day. Thank you for a nice evening. Will definitely recommend going to Costa Mesa to my hotel guests.

Many friends recommended this place, but my first visit. Nick helped us try all the best articles. We loved it and come back. Don't miss this jewel.

Hands in my favorite restaurant, I've been coming for over a year. Uniquely takes dishes, great seasoning, and when they takeout to make your drinks fresh and cold when you arrive. The staff is all super nice people who really does the atmosphere.

This hidden gem is a must try! We ordered the entire menu... JK I wish I could have because the food was so yummy. We had: Pork Belly Skewers Shrimp Skewers Tuna Yukke Seafood Garlic Noodz Every single thing that came out was delicious. I love that I've found another great place to go to for Japanese inspired tapas. My favorite was the Tuna Yukke... I could've easily ordered another one to have for myself. The garlic noodles was a very generous portion and not too garlicky where you will sweat and smell like garlic if you hit the gym the next day. Some restaurants overdo it and it's too much. We had enough scallops and shrimp in it and it was very tasty. Only reason why they didn't get 5 stars was because the service was great but because so many people were helping us our orders were confused and we were constantly being asked questions while trying to enjoy our meal. I know it's weird to say that they were too attentive but in a way when there are too many diff servers asking you things and taking your order things either get missed or confused. I do recommend this place 100% and would come back again.

My wife heard about this place and suggested it for our family Dad(me Father's Day) and College Grad(Son) celebration dinner. EVERYTHING was awesome and there service was impeccable! My pick was the NY Strip steak which was everyone's favorite dish! It is awesome! Here is what we ordered in order of which I liked the best but they were ALL excellent! ponzu prime ny strip salted caramel gelato broccolini yellowtail and salmon poke seared hamachi bao buns charred elote