Top rated Soul food restaurants in Costa Mesa, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Soul food restaurants in Costa Mesa

Experience the best that Costa Mesa has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 34 places from Soul food restaurant category.

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Grilled Fraiche (Long Beach)

Caribbean restaurant

👍👍 Soul-Uplifting space with impeccable customer service. Quality ingredients and a melting pot of unique flavors for ALL (Humanity). The chefs are geniuses in the kitchen. Pictured: Garlic Butter Mushroom steak, Jasmine Rice, and Grilled Vegetables (secret menu item); Healing Vegetable Soup with Pa...

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4.90 (137 reviews) (~25.15 km from centre)

Crystals Soul Cafe'

Vegan restaurant

👍👍 First, I’m not vegan, and rarely enjoy vegan food, unless it’s a burger. I’m a glutton for a grass fed steak and put cheese on everything. With that out of the way, this place absolutely blew me away! It’s super unassuming from the outside, but walking inside is like entering another dimension. The...

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4.60 (216 reviews) (~43.69 km from centre)

Smoqued California BBQ

Barbecue restaurant

Comfy site with exposed-brick walls serving smoked BBQ, craft beer & unique eats like avocado fries.

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4.50 (1.1K reviews) (~14.69 km from centre)

R Kitchen

Soul food restaurant

😠 Welp, I was really excited to try this place, but sadly it did not live up to expectations. I ordered a fried chicken plate with greens, mac and cheese and potato salad. None of the food had much flavor. You’d think it wasn’t a black owned spot tbh. In the pic, you can tell the mac is short on peppe...

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4.50 (516 reviews) (~31.8 km from centre)

Alma's Place

Soul food restaurant

👍👍 I went in for the first time a few days ago. I have NEVER been so welcomed and felt like I was at home, as I felt when I was here. The food was very delicious! Everything was on point!! Make sure to leave room for dessert. This is why I'm leaving my review up until now. I'm looking to see if they ar...

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4.50 (446 reviews) (~39.56 km from centre)

Chef2TheBone Fish Fry & More...

Soul food restaurant

👍👍 Wow! How am I just noticing this place!!??! small business Saturday shout out - I ordered the fried shrimp and fries, but next time I’m definitely going to get a Poboy!!! absolutely delicious! Crisp to perfection. Hot sauce it was really good as well. Definitely be sure to ask for that! The envi...

4.50 (228 reviews) (~40.17 km from centre)

Hu Tieu De Nhat

Vietnamese restaurant

👍👍 They serve authentic Hủ tiếu Nam Vang here! This place is so good we had to drag a family member to try it before leaving California. One of the best hủ tiếu we have had so far! Their portion is good, and the bowl of hủ tiếu comes with all correct ingredients it’s supposed to have. I highly recommen...

4.50 (120 reviews) (~13.29 km from centre)

Day Day's BBQ & Waffle House

Soul food restaurant

Laid-back eatery serving up hearty portions of breakfast, soul food & Cajun-Creole dishes.

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4.40 (930 reviews) (~47.17 km from centre)

Stinkin Crawfish of West Covina

Cajun restaurant

Informal restaurant specializing in Cajun-Creole flavors including shellfish, fried foods & gumbo.

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4.40 (579 reviews) (~45.76 km from centre)

R & R Breakfast Spot

Breakfast restaurant

👍 We came here on a Sunday morning and it immediately felt welcoming. Service was friendly and ambiance was warm and homey. I loved their Cajun Alfredo & grits and the ultimate breakfast sandwich. My partner was craving pancakes and he absolutely loved how fluffy they were. The veggie omelette and min...

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4.40 (356 reviews) (~45.87 km from centre)

Messi Soul Kitchen - Riverside

Soul food restaurant

👍👍 When I say this soul food was on point it was so so good! Everything the baked chicken/rice, the macaroni and cheese, the yams even the banana pudding was delicious! Thank you so very much! It was my first time going and it was to die for! I will most definitely be back with my family :) I loved eve...

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4.40 (276 reviews) (~46.31 km from centre)

Georgia's Restaurant

Soul food restaurant

👍👍 The ribs are delicious! I also ordered a side of mac & cheese, yams, and greens. The yams are buttery sweet (the perfect amount of sweetness not too sweet). Will definitely go back to try something else. The restaurant has a nice vibe to it and the staff was very welcoming.

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4.40 (112 reviews) (~47.57 km from centre)

Roscoe's House of Chicken 'n Waffles

Soul food restaurant

Local soul food chain serving signature chicken & waffles, Southern sides & more in a casual space.

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4.30 (4.2K reviews) (~28.42 km from centre)

Dulan's

Soul food restaurant

👍 this place was pretty good! i came here with my girls and we all loved the food. it’s hard to find mac and cheese outside of home that’s really good, this place has the only mac & cheese that i’ve liked. the yams and chicken were really good, my only complaint is the boxed mashed potatoes 🙃 the gr...

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4.30 (2.5K reviews) (~48.75 km from centre)

Johnny Rebs' True South

Southern restaurant (US)

Southern comfort cuisine, including BBQ meats, biscuits & fried chicken, in a rustic atmosphere.

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4.30 (1.5K reviews) (~33.33 km from centre)

Chomp Sushi

Sushi restaurant

Festive sushi spot also cooks dishes in front of you & has all-you-can-eat days & champagne brunch.

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4.30 (1.1K reviews) (~23.11 km from centre)

Sal's Gumbo Shack

Cajun restaurant

Unfussy hangout for gumbo, po' boys & other Louisiana eats in kitschy digs with patio tables.

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4.30 (646 reviews) (~35.55 km from centre)

Georgia’s Restaurant

Soul food restaurant

Warm, contemporary counter at the Anaheim Packing House serving Southern fare & weekend breakfast.

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4.30 (622 reviews) (~18.7 km from centre)

The Boiler Steam Kettle Cooking

Seafood restaurant

Gumbo, jambalaya & other Cajun dishes at an expansive, comfortable Southern outpost with a full bar.

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4.30 (349 reviews) (~39.96 km from centre)

Sunday Dinners Soul Food

Soul food restaurant

👍👍 I went for the Sunday 19.99 Dinner special. It includes a choice of meat, 3 sides, cornbread, a drink, and even a dessert. All of the food was fresh and delicious. I would highly recommend this hole-in-the-wall restaurant. All of the staff is friendly to everyone that comes in.

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4.30 (280 reviews) (~43.31 km from centre)

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Top rated Soul food restaurants in Costa Mesa, United States