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Welcome to Seabirds Kitchen

Seabirds Kitchen, a vegan and vegetarian restaurant located in Costa Mesa, CA, offers a diverse menu with flavorful options for breakfast and brunch. With a focus on sustainability, they provide compostable containers and plastic-free packaging. The restaurant is known for its unique dishes, such as the Jackfruit Nachos and Purple Potato Taquitos, both receiving high praise from customers. The ambiance is described as hipster, casual, and trendy, making it a popular spot for all types of diners. The standout dessert, The Chaffle, is a must-try, along with the refreshing blueberry mint lemonade. Overall, Seabirds Kitchen promises a delightful dining experience with innovative vegan cuisine.

Seabirds Kitchen: Reviews & Ratings

Kim C.
Kim C.

Can't believe it's completely vegan! Jackfruit Nachos 5***** Purple Potato Taquitos 4**** Chipotle Florentine 3.75**** Butternut Enchiladas 3.5**** Kale Caesar Salad 3.25*** Corn Chowder 2** service 3.5*** inside ambiance 4**** outside ambiance 3.75**** ~~~Rankings are 1 asterisk for the worst to 5 asterisks for the best~~~ Jackfruit Nachos (gf) $18 for corn chips, black beans, adobo style jackfruit, chipotle sour cream, red onion, cilantro, almond cotija, salsa (5*****) Purple Potato Taquitos (gf) $13 for three taquitos in chipotle sour cream, fermented curdito, cilantro, almond cotija (4****) Chipotle Florentine (gf/nf) $16 for polenta cakes topped w/organic spinach, mashed avocados, eggy tofu rounds, chipotle hollandaise, and green onionserved w/house salad (weekend brunch item only) 3.75**** got the kale salad instead of the house for no additional charge Kale Caesar Salad (nf) organic black kale, grilled radish, garlic croutons, house made Parmesan ($12 half /17 full) has great garlic croutons, but the mixture didn't taste very smooth together (3.25***) Butternut Enchiladas (spicy sf/gf) $18 for three butternut squash, mushroom, spinach enchiladas topped w/creamy padilla sauce that has a slight Thai aftertaste, seabirds sauce, almond cotija, and cilantro served w/black beans (3.5****) Corn Chowder (sf/gf) $9 for crispy lentils and green onions includes cashews did not have a good enough milky creaminess and was too thick (2**) LOVE TO TRY NEXT TIME: their most famous dessert: The Chaffle for $14 is a churro waffle topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce , and chopped walnuts (sf) (nf if you remove the walnuts) Le Secret de Saint Pierre Rosé from Provence, France for $11 a glass or $40 a bottle (sweetest organic wine offered) Beer Battered Avocado Taco (sf/nf) $5 for fried avocado, seabirds sauce, cabbage, red onion, lime Grilled Mushroom Taco (sf/gf) $5 for grilled mixed mushrooms, ancho chile oil, grilled onion, fermented curtido, cilantro, almond cojita Adobo Taco w/Jackfruit $5 for adobo style jackfruit, avocado mashed up, red onion, cilantro, almond cojita, radish, chile lime peanuts Biscuit Bomb (nf) $11 for eggy tofu round, maple-fennel tempeh, spinach, ahi yolk sauce, and sweet maple drizzle on a rosemary cheddar biscuit (weekend brunch item only was recommended by waitress) Breakfast Burrito $16 for tofu scramble, tater tots, walnut chorizo, american cheese, grilled peppers & onions, hot sauce (gf if you get it as a bowl (weekend brunch item only recommended by waitress)

Beatrice B.
Beatrice B.

This is probably the best vegan burger I have ever had outside of the ones we make at home. Wow. The flavor profile, the freshness, the little bit of spice, tenderness of the patty and fresh condiments! I will be ordering this again. It even warrants a 70 mile drive to settle a burger craving. I also have the kale salad that was amazing as well. I especially enjoyed the crisp croutons that were cut small and easy to crunch on without having to worry about breaking my teeth. Will be back soon.

Diego N.
Diego N.

Amazing food! Great vibe and decor. Timothy was a great host. He was so kind and patient with our questions and gave us such great service. Would definitely go here again! The food was so good and all of it tasted amazing. 10/10

Faith F.
Faith F.

Upon arriving my friend and I were seated quickly. The food was really fresh and delicious, I had ordered the grilled cheese with tomatoe soap! The style of the restaurant was very homey yet hipster and there's plenty of seating outside as there is inside.

Tinea M.
Tinea M.

This was my first time at a vegan brunch restaurant. I ordered the biscuit bomb which seems to be a popular menu item. The first thing that surprised me was the rosemary biscuit. It was very light and fluffy and had good flavor. There was also a sauce on the biscuit that had a great balance of sweetness and savoryness. The textures of the tempeh and tofu were not my favorite but I think that's a personal issue. Everything was well cooked and well seasoned. I would like to go back and try another menu item in the future.

Valerie B.
Valerie B.

Listen, Seabirds is ALWAYS a good choice! Was recently in the area and was asked by a couple of friends if I knew a good vegan restaurant. It had actually been a few years since I had been to Seabirds and w all the recent closures of vegan restaurants in SoCal I wasn't sure if they were still open so I was super excited to see that they are still out here kicking out the great vegan eats! I used to get their vegan Mac and cheese and was a little bummed it wasn't on the menu at the time I was there, but I also love that they switch things up w something equally delicious! I chose the rigatoni pasta dish and it was seriously so good I was like Mac & cheese who?! Most of our table had their beautiful blueberry mint lemonade which you get refills on too! Seriously so refreshing. Now, in my opinion, the main reason that makes Seabirds such a good choice (besides their epic entrees, cool staff and refreshing drinks) is their epic dessert...The Chaffle! Like you cannot sleep on this, like if you can only choose one thing on their menu make it be this delectable treat...like you definitely need to experience this dessert! TLDR: Seabirds is a rad vegan restaurant in a super cool Anti-Mall; staff is attentive; parking is tricky; order the Chaffle!!

Natasha Y.
Natasha Y.

Pretty expensive place so I took away a star but loved the bean n cheese burrito, the grilled cheese and sauce with the fries. I wasn't a fan of the fries itself and I didn't like the avocado taco. It was hard to find this place and there was no parking on a Sunday, there's a lot of little shops surrounding the parking lot which was cute.

James L.
James L.

Wow I am no where near a vegan but I scarfed down my meal here in about 5 minutes it was so good. Everything is plant based and vegan so key that in mind when planning to come here. The wait can be very long on the weekend for brunch, my wait on an early Sunday afternoon was about an hour for a table for 2. They have nice indoor seating plus an outdoor patio area with seating when the weather is gorgeous (it usually is). Great place to bring dogs and sit outdoors. Our server was so nice he brought water bowls for our dogs too. We ordered the purple taquitos, jackfruit nachos, and beets me burger. All were honestly delicious! The taquitos were packed with flavor and had a sauce on them that were just perfect. The nachos included a lot of healthy ingredients such as onion, peppers, black beans, guacamole, and cilantro. The beets burger was sooo impressive and definitely better than any impossible burger I've had elsewhere. As a meat lover, I honestly forgot I was eating a beets burger! I would be remiss to mention that the parking here sucks when it's busy and that's every weekend it seems like. Be prepared to circle for a bit and have to follow people leaving to their cars in order to find parking. The Camp across the street had the same kind of problem.

Location

As a vegan and vegetarian food reviewer, I am always on the lookout for unique and delicious plant-based dining experiences. Recently, I had the pleasure of dining at Seabirds Kitchen, located at 2930 Bristol St Costa Mesa, CA 92626. This trendy and modern restaurant offers a range of vegan and vegetarian options for breakfast, brunch, and dinner.

What sets Seabirds Kitchen apart is not only its extensive menu of vegan and vegetarian dishes but also its commitment to sustainability and eco-conscious practices. From compostable containers to plastic-free packaging, Seabirds Kitchen goes above and beyond to minimize its environmental impact.

During my visit, I had the opportunity to try their Jackfruit Nachos, Purple Potato Taquitos, and Chipotle Florentine, among other dishes. The Jackfruit Nachos were a standout with their flavorful combination of adobo-style jackfruit, chipotle sour cream, and almond cotija.

Customer reviews rave about the Butternut Enchiladas and Kale Caesar Salad, as well as the unique dessert option, The Chaffle. I can't wait to return and sample more of their menu, including the Beer Battered Avocado Taco and Grilled Mushroom Taco.

Overall, Seabirds Kitchen offers a diverse and innovative vegan and vegetarian dining experience that is not to be missed. Whether you're a seasoned plant-based eater or just looking to try something new, Seabirds Kitchen has something for everyone.