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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4.5766 reviews
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Timothy M.
12/26/2025

Super fun getting introduced to this spot. The host was very warm and welcoming. For drinks I ordered the lychee spritz: it came with green tea infused Absolut vodka. I love lychee in everything...

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Lisa T.
12/12/2025

YUM. I highly recommend this little gem. At first when you walk in, the restuarant appears very small, but it actually divided by a wall and extends out to the side creating a cozy little vibe. I...

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Michelle K.
11/22/2025

From the outside, you would not expect this spot to have a 2 part experience - 1 being a restaurant with view of kitchen, the 2nd being a vibey bar with a speakeasy like atmosphere! The drinks...

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Norma M.
11/22/2025

Another review that I didn't get to finish from early October. My husband's co-worker recommended we meet him, his wife and toddler son here for dinner. Hubs and I have been here once before...

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Monica V.
11/19/2025

Oak & Coal has that cool, speakeasy vibe that pulls you in the second you walk through the door -- dim lighting, dark cozy atmosphere, and just the right touch of mystery. The drinks are...

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