At SoCo on the corner of Sunflower and Hyland
3321 Hyland Ave (Sunflower) Costa Mesa , CA 92626 United States
Reservations | No |
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard) |
Outdoor Seating | Yes |
Dining Options | Bar Service |
Parking | Public Lot |
Restroom | Yes |
Menus | Dinner |
Drinks | Full Bar, Cocktails |
The food is good but what you'll really want to come here for are their cocktails . The seats at the bar are the best seats in the house. Kudos to the bartenders for really adding to Arc experience.
The bacon sandwich was incredible. You must LOVE bacon in order to enjoy it. It's very thick, like a thick ham steak . Also, the onion soup is savory. Lots of cheese melted into it. #arcrestaurant
Everything is wood fired . Calamari and potatoes are especially good. While red snapper with head and tail is well seasoned and charred. The burger is their flagship and it can feed two.
The cow.pig.duck. burger will change EVERYTHING. Hyperbole, yes, but true. And those cast iron potatoes ... Good God. Delicious. Fabulous Steak sandwich also. Such flavor! Wood fired oven is genius.
It's probably better than most places you've been in OC/SD. Wedge was best in class . Will be back for the burger & tomahawk. Good Negroni & Cab. Calamari was super tender. Bread=yum
Best Bacon ever. The steak sandwich is amazing. The Burger is sooooooo good. Duck tacos amazing. Going for the BLT next trip.
Everything on the menu is so delicious. Seriously. Every thing. But... Everyone there makes me feel like an a-hole for being there. A true quandary.
Bartenders who know what they're doing. Classics are proper, and house cocktails are done well . If you're into whiskey (and you should be), try the Cigarettes & Coffee .
Been here four separate times for lunch and dinner and have never been disappointed. Food and service is exceptional. Sit at the bar . It is more fun!
Decor out of a Restoration Hardware catalog and a steak sandwich that will make you forget how unhappy you are with life. Well done, ARC.
This place was AMAZING. The food is a bit pricey , BUT the quality of the food, the service, even the beer selection are worth the trip. Will be going back
The mushrooms are awesome. Plenty of unique types that you probably haven't ever tried before. Mushroom enthusiasts recommended
Very good. Interesting beet salad , mahi taco . Nice ambiance. I will go back another time for lunch or even dinner !
BTW - Try the pig for your main dish - the meatballs are a GREAT appetizer you can share with another person
Ask for the brussel sprouts as a side dish. Best you might ever taste due to very hot wood oven
The porking beans is excellent. Definitely not the one from the can :-)
Large variety of delicious meats!
For something different try ARC for brunch featuring duck eggs and their own bacon
The prices are reasonable, with nothing costing more than $15, and the commitment it makes by cooking with only firewood for fuel is admirable, even if it sounds unnecessarily gimmicky. Read more
Sit at the bar . It great to watch how your food is prepared and cooked.
Steak sandwich was unbelievable. Great service!
The most delicious lunch I've enjoyed in a decade. And that's a lottaa lunches !
The Brussels sprouts are divine!
OMG- 16oz off-menu burger is insane.
Burger , stacked to the heavens.
My meat-loving friends were won over by the veggie dish . Delicious.
amazing creations from the bar...and BURGER !
The most delicious BLT I've ever tasted.
FIRE!!! All food prepared over open wood fire
Sit at the bar to watch all the action!
Off-menu burger . Mind-blowing.
Burger is amazing
Try the "Number One" libation.
The food is alright. nothing special. The menu lay out is pretentious and reflects the owners' ego. The place might not leave such a sour taste in your mouth if the owners weren't complete pricks!
The food and atmosphere is good. My family and I had really bad service. Might give it a second chance but probably will not.
Real good but pricey
Part of OC's Best Of 2012 issue, Soco Farmers Market is one of the best-curated weekly markets in Orange County! Take advantage of one of the best meat vendors located here every Saturday! - OC Weekly
My son was able to rock climb for free as I shopped around checking out all the great deals!! - Annette
Kinda hidden, tasty drinks, lotsa happy hour deals. - Chris Miller
Along with Veggie Grill and Tender Greens is also this place which offers a wide variety of healthy food options and vegetarian. Flat breads are good and their quinoa salad is healthy. Also try juice - Dëva Holik
The finest coffee within 200 miles. Get a gaspar, perfect balance and delicious espresso flavour accented by super high quality Strauss cream steamed to perfection. - Josh DeYoung
Always a good experience when we come here! The venue is definitely one of the best in orange county. - Teresa G.
Great food relaxing atmosphere. They have a delicious chowder that they called chowa! - Ron