Wild Fork — Local services in Costa Mesa

Cannot get behind this place so far.

First, everything is frozen and the whole claim of "frozen is better" is utter nonsense. There's nothing better about a frozen steak vs. a fresh Prime cut. Don't fall for the marketing nonsense, frozen helps one store food longer so it doesn't spoil, it has nothing to do with it being better for you. Granted, there are a lot of people who love to eat from the freezer but that's not ideal.

Fresh food (meat, fish, poultry) is always best. Period. If you want great steak, hit a butcher shop, there are some legendary ones around us here in NPB.

Second, the quality and sourcing of their products is suspect. While the prices are well below market rate for Prime steaks, poultry, and lamb, you get what you pay for.

I purchased a whole kosher chicken which was in-line with grocery store prices ($16) and this bird had more feathers and hair on it than a baby's head. I echo the other reviews both online and on Yelp regarding Wild Fork selling hairy, unplucked chicken - go look online and on Yelp for others who've had the SAME experience with their chicken. Bottom line: it's a low grade, poorly sourced chicken they're selling. I've never seen a hairy or not fully plucked chicken in any grocery store, ever.

If you want frozen steaks, go to Costco and freeze some Prime or even Choice steaks for the same if not lower price point. If you want a great steak, you're gonna pay $40 / pound at a butcher shop.

Seafood selection is also 1) priced the same as fresh seafood, 2) limited and 3) cryptic as to what it is on the packaging. Farm raised, wild, this, that. Unknown.

I just don't see the point of this concept here, perhaps in places where grocery is limited it may work but in NPB / Costa Mesa where even grocery stores have Prime steaks, where you have incredible butcher shops and incredible fresh seafood - this is not the place to go.

Edit: Unreal, these guys are sitting here explaining to me via a review reply that most food is frozen (lol) instead of addressing the hairy / un-plucked chicken situation. Talk about out of touch...

I am beyond impressed with Wild Fork in Costa Mesa! This place is a game-changer for anyone who loves high-quality meats and gourmet food at great prices. The selection is incredible, from premium cuts of beef, pork, and chicken to more exotic options like bison, duck, and even seafood. Everything is flash-frozen to preserve freshness, and you can really taste the difference.

The store is clean, well-organized, and the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. They helped me find exactly what I needed and gave me some great cooking tips. Whether you’re planning a special dinner or just stocking up, Wild Fork has it all.

Note that all products are frozen here and my review is not intended to compare frozen with fresh products. I can’t recommend Wild Fork enough – it’s a must-visit for foodies and home cooks alike. Five stars...

Actually walked in didn't realize they closed at 9pm was 2 minutes till...was told right away they closed at 9pm...I rushed around to get my selection...was about to select something and was told again they close...the guy said the registers close at 9...I've worked with customer facing sales for years and this is definitely what you don't want to do...I actually like this store...it's actually 6 after 9 now and took more time for me to...