Oak & Coal

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333 E 17th St Ste 2
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Oak & Coal is a modern Japanese eatery and tavern located in Eastside Costa Mesa. Specializing in charcoal-grilled proteins and vegetables, yakitori, signature cocktails, sake, craft beers, and Japanese whiskeys, this restaurant offers a unique dining experience.

Featured in Hype Locale Magazine, Oak & Coal is the newest must-try cuisine by Orange County Restaurateur Jeff Chon. Bringing the art of yakitori dining to East Costa Mesa, this izakaya showcases organic and free-range proteins and vegetables alongside craft drinks and modern Japanese specialties.

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4.5753 reviews
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Tammy B.
7/8/2025

Wagyu Bao Buns 10/10- I absolutely loved this! The bao buns had ginger and jalapeño which brought a nice heat to the dish without being overwhelming. The Wagyu meat was incredibly tender and...

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Kate Y.
10/4/2025

The place is very small which could be good but the people at a large table were screaming over each other. The selection is limited, tapas only. And the price is high. That said, the food was...

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k c.
8/17/2025

We sat at the bar in the back room. Great spot for a date night. The staff were all very friendly and the food comes quickly. Admittedly I was slightly suspicious of the food but they share the...

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Bryant N.
8/18/2025

Paid a visit during a weekend late night, got seated almost immediately, which was nice. The bar seating is a great place to get drinks, but the food on the other hand was passable. Drinks were...

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Anthony N.
9/17/2025

My brother and I wanted to try a new spot for dinner and drinks and we came across this place. The walk through the restaurant felt like a speakeasy. Bright lit room and then into a dark bar. We...

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