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Food truck turned brick-and-mortar restaurant, opened 2013 at The LAB which also houses other restaurants and shops. Offers a large variety of vegan savory bowls and platters plus small plates, appetizers, desserts, and drinks. Example of dishes include taquitos, stuffed shells in marinara, a cheese sandwich, pancakes, kimchi tacos, tofu scramble, enchiladas, churro waffles, and chocolate ganache cake. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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2930 Bristol St (at 73 & 55), Costa Mesa, California, USA, 92626
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- Outdoor seating
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Added by spiceislandvegan on 19 Oct 2013
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170 Reviews
First Review by MrsVeganPizza
bEzz
Points +2230
Kids Menu! - Edit
The food and drinks are fresh, flavorful, and delicious. As parents of a young vegan child, we were particularly thrilled to see a legit kids menu, complete with colored pencils for doodling. No spending $20 on a meal they will only eat half of!
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marriedavegan
Points +756
Totally Awesome - Edit
We have eaten here many times as well as the Long Beach location, slightly different menus but mostly the same. The grilled cheese is amazing, we have to get when we come. The purple taquitos are also yummy. I have had the mushroom taco and the fried avocado taco, both delicious. My favorite is the warm cauliflower salad, it’s crunchy and a little spicy and tangy. The butternut squash enchiladas also very good. The stuffed shells are delicious, hard to believe they’re vegan because so creamy. The beets me burger is good, kids like it.
Read moreThe true must have is dessert. The chaffle. It’s churro batter made into a waffle covered in cinnamon Sugar served with ice cream and chocolate or caramel sauce, nuts. AMAZING, whoever thought of this, GENIUS. Definitely a share, it’s big.
Pros: Good variety of types of food, Everything is delicious , The chaffle is a must have
Cons: Generally small portions, Pricey , Parking is awful
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AncientOracle
Points +81
It's VEGAN! - Edit
all freshly made, close to UCI… has an industrial vibe in the restaurant. Parking is Hinky.
Read morePros: All of it
Cons: Parkibg
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LiveWellIdyllwild
Points +1855
Enchiladas Rocked! - Edit
Celebrating their 10th year at this location. Great indoor and outdoor seating with a lot of to-go business.
Read moreEnchiladas are fantastic, as well as their brussel sprout appetizer that didn’t fall apart during cooking. Beet burger came with side of salad or fries and bean side came with enchiladas. A full meal for sure!
Only complaint was that we started with one server and then another server took over. They kinda of forgot about us at the end due to their own confusion.
Pros: Enchilada sauce flavor, Nice side salad with burger
Cons: Oops- kind of forgot about us
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katbar
Points +1694
Lacked flavor - Edit
The breakfast burrito was okay, but not what I expected as it lacked flavor.
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SantoshaNutrition
Points +246
Get the chocolate mousse! - Edit
Everything we tried at Seabirds was fresh and delicious. The food was super clean and homemade, but wasn't lacking flavor at all.
Read moreThe star of the meal was the avo chocolate mousse for dessert. It was decadent and rich, but not heavy and too sweet. The whip cream and gluten free Oreo crumble were perfectly balanced and it is one of the best desserts I have ever eaten.
There are plenty of delicious gluten free options on the menu.
Pros: Gluten free options
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ScottCline
Points +3758
Always delicious! - Edit
I really enjoyed the warm cauliflower salad. Everything is always fresh and delicious. The staff, at times, could be a bit friendlier but the food more than makes up for it.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Always delicious and fresh
Cons: Staff could be friendlier, Parking can be an issue on busy days
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WFPBJeffAF
Points +100
Must Go! - Edit
Great options, great service, and great ambiance. Never had a bad meal there. Not a large menu, but plenty of variety.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Price
Cons: Parking at the lab can be challenging
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Mgfarmer
Points +1027
Awesome location and restaurant - Edit
Super friendly place, awesome food at an amazing location (I love the LAB anti-mall). I had the taco trio.I
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Banangela97
Points +2988
Mmm! - Edit
Cute and good, I'd be back:)
Read morePros: All vegan
byoung2514
Your review applies to the food and the company 💜
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asugino
Points +29
So Cal Taco salad - Edit
The taco salad was delicious but the dressing was a little spicy as they warned me. It was a little more salty for my taste but overall it was a good salad with a lot of variety of ingredients.
Read morePros: Good variety of ingredients , Large portion , Tasty
Cons: Salty , Spicy dressing
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CristaOsher
Points +43
So bomb - Edit
Oh my gosh noms! So good. Great service - server gave the best recommendations, food came out super quick, and we had fun sitting outside in a great atmosphere.
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BlairBurggren
Points +108
Great meal in a fun Mall - Edit
There was a brief wait, which was fine. We socialized and looked at the Airstreams in the mall. The ceviche and tacos ( appetizers) were supper tasty and made me want to try making ceviche myself someday. Their kombucha was delightful (I brew it myself, so do I judge it a bit harshly). They were out of a few menu items (also okay). I had the Beets Me Burger which was fantastic! There fries were yummy and deserts were also. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Several GF options that are clearly marked, Very flavorful
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nmcraven
Points +62
inconsistant - Edit
Bland food and of course pricey. A dish is never the same twice. I would rather go across the street to Native Foods.
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PoppySundance
Points +36
Yummy Cheese Sandwich - Edit
Thursday night food for thought #Veganuary
Read morePros: Extremely tasty!, Huge portions!, Would order again
Cons: Condensation from packaging , Delivered a bit cold- lost driver
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andyjng
Points +6076
Satisfying Homemade Burger - Edit
Seabirds Kitchen is an all-vegan restaurant located inside The LAB. We came on a weekend evening and to our surprise, it wasn't super busy.
Read moreWe each got our own dish but was able to try a couple of items. I had their Beetroot Burger (claimed to be one of the top 20 veggie burgers in the country) with a side salad, and was very satisfied. The burger had great texture and consistency, and was flavored nicely. I also tried my friend's spicy curry enchiladas, and these were amazing. They were definitely on the spicier end but were oh-so satisfying.
Parking is HARD so you may be better off finding a spot on one of the side streets.
Pros: Great comfort food options
Cons: Really hard to find parking around The Lab
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dr.lucy
Points +50
Love everything here - Edit
Nothing you order will disappoint you! My favorites are the kale CEASAR with extra dressing and red onion, kombucha on tap, Mac and cheese, and nachos! Yum yum yum #Veganuary
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Seriously DELICIOUS
Cons: Expensive
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EdnaMoreno
Points +145
Amazing food and great outdoor atmosphere - Edit
The server Danilo was very friendly and made sure our food was perfect the way we wanted. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Delicious vegan food, Friendly service , Outdoor atmosphere
Cons: Expensive , There is a wait
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cwarrick1
Points +1801
Yummmm! - Edit
Our first stop when we arrived in Orange County!! It was an awesome little find. We enjoyed a couple of tacos! I loved mine the El Pastor, just a little spicy!! And to put nuts inside was great!! The mushroom taco was almost as yummy!! Then we shared the beet burger!! Aldine!!
Read morePros: All vegan!!
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RubineRedC
Points +44
My favorite vegan place in OC! - Edit
All dishes are unique! The staff is too friendly. Also, they are pet friendly and have treats for dogs.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan option , Good drinks, The pastor taco is the best in town
Cons: Parking sometimes is complicated , They doesn’t have breakfast
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LoganMelton
Points +1383
A must visit - Edit
One of the highlights of my trip to CA! I got the nachos with the chips substituted for fries (the waitress's recommendation), it was delicious and filling! We also got the waffle desert and it was large enough to share with 4 people. We were there at the end of the night and they gave us all cookies for no extra charge!
Read morePros: Great service, Great food
Cons: On the pricey side
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Izanowak
Points +554
Amazing! - Edit
The brussels sprouts appetizer was so good!! The enchiladas and ice cream brownies were also super yummy! They also brought us extra cookies for free which was super nice!!
Read morePros: All vegan , Delicious
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agnotsg
Points +19
First visit - Edit
Since it was our first visit, it was confusing where it was located. A young gentleman answered our call and gave us directions to several parking locations and the site. Food was really good as we became vegetarian this year love to come back but we have a long drive. The owner was nice enough to listen and talk to us.
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Simoriah
Points +42
Everything is so good - Edit
Just…everything I try here is amazing. One of my favorite restaurants, regardless of it being vegan.
Read morePros: Delicious, Fully vegan, Lots of options
Cons: Crowded, Parking
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HollyLlama
Points +247
Best brunch - Edit
Seabirds is consistently delicious, and the servers are always very kind.
Read moreAs others here have mentioned, the mac n cheese and purple taquitos are menu highlights.
I’m a fan of some of their daily specials, so be sure to see what the special of the day is. The weekend special is their brunch menu, which lasts until 2. Honestly I rarely go outside of brunch hours because it’s most of my favorite menu items (aside from the taquitos!); the chipotle florentine is the best!
I’m not a fan of the inside space because the acoustics make it very loud inside and hard to have a conversation, but that may be my personal taste. However the spacious patio more than makes up for it. They have big umbrellas for shade, and gas heaters and blankets for the rare chilly evening.
I’ve never had bad service or a subpar meal here, but be prepared for a bit of a wait depending on when you go. If it’s too long for you, place your order to go and there are spots to hang out in the antimall nearby.
Pros: All housemade ingredients , Seasonal menu and daily specials , Patio is great and dog friendly
Cons: The inside is a bit loud and small, Sometimes a long wait time to be seated.
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bx1066
Points +89
Always a Hit - Edit
I go here everytime I visit the area. DELICIOUS!! And i LOVE the chaffles
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jcramer8
Points +112
My favorite restaurant - Edit
Every menu item here is delicious. Their avocado tacos are the best. I take my meat eating, vegetarian, and vegan family and friends to Seabirds, and I have never had a complaint.
Read morePros: Seasonal menu items, Daily specials, Delicious food
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