Kitsch Bar — Restaurant in Costa Mesa

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Maybe that one was a stretch, but you certainly won’t hear that music here. It’s a lounge right? We sort of. It’s an Orange County Lounge and by that it’s like Mesa, Commissary also nearby and similar scene.

The truth of the matter is that Orange County lacks a club scene so all the lounges try and capitalize and vibe more with DJ’s and they end up doing neither well. With that being said it’s also true that OC lacks real lounges and whiskey bars, just places trying to be a little of everything.

It’s on the small side for a standalone, but tucked in this strip mall it’s chill, intimate. It’s dark, it’s a good place for people to unwind with a cheap beer or a strong drink (not a cocktail). Trivia night is what people really get into. We get it, you like to drink nerdy, but don’t like to discuss or argue. It’s the old “google” mentality. Steer clear. I dig the HH, but am more of a cocktail and whiskey sort of lounger and more of a craft beer and fire pit sort of relaxer.

The music is eclectic based on who is playing, but it’s mostly EDM to match the closet hipsters who come here to hide while their mustache grows out. The staff are nice, engaging even, no draught so bottle beer only. The drinks are good, but lack the ingredients for real cocktails. I believe the bartenders are so engaging because the people who come here are pretty closed off and keep to themselves, as in bring your own entertainment and friends as you won’t make one’s here. I mean I do, but lots of people strike out. It can get loud making it un-loungy. With each night being a different vibe it’s like a different bar each night. The single rolling lounge chairs are strip club-esque no matter how you light the tables. Single stall bathrooms are a log jam literally.

It’s a chill escape if OC’s pseudo clubs are not your scene and dive bars don’t do it for you. I highly recommend playing nice with the staff and they often hook it up for...

Small Little Neighborhood Type Bar/Tavern that feels comfortable as soon as you walk in. It's just got a nice feel to it. I enjoyed small talk with the Bartender working, and what I noticed which is important to me, was/is his attitude. He pleasently engaged in as much or as little of a conversation that I was initiating between some business calls I needed to make. It wasn't forced and he seemed genuinely interested in our conversation. I've owned and worked in Bars and Restaurants most of my adult life while pursuing other interests, and the Kitch hits the check boxrs. Great Centralized location in Orange County for me to do some " light" happy hour meetings there, and I wouldn't hesitate to have my wife, or anyone meet me there regardless of who arrived first. Great background music at the right volume too. I dig it...I'll be going back whenever I'm in the area now. Well Done Guys And Ladies.. Did I do the...

It's been years since I've moved from Costa Mesa but I was talking about Kitch the other night and wanted to be sure I gave it a review. More than anything, it's just a cool place. It's welcoming and the crowd is both diverse and 100% chill. The drinks are fantastic. I'm not normally a craft drink guy but here you have to try them all. Service is outstanding. Very friendly and professional. They also always have DJs that play great music without that "look at me I'm a DJ" goofiness. Extra points for all the "kitch" on the walls. Sadly, I'm old so I knew most of the items from first-hand use when they first came out but it is what it is. But even as the old guy in the room, I never felt out of place. Great bar. Great...