The Crack Shack – Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa, CAChicken restaurant 4.5 (2,277 reviews)$20–30

The Crack Shack serves fried chicken sandwiches and plates in a modern, spacious setting with outdoor seating. Dogs are welcome inside and out, and there's a strong beer and cocktail program.

Outdoor seating

The Crack Shack – Costa Mesa has outdoor seating.

Food & drinks

  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sports
  • Casual
  • Trendy
  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Good to know

  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Accepts reservations
  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Bar onsite
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Assistive hearing loop

Hours

Monday10:30 AM–8 PM
Tuesday10:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday10:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday10:30 AM–9 PM
Friday10:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday10:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday10:30 AM–8 PM

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Details from Google Maps listing data, last checked October 1, 2026