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The Crack Shack - Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA

The Crack Shack - Costa Mesa

5.0
5
1 Review
$30 and under
American
196 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3730

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

The Crack Shack originally started as a passion project to transform the pristine, local ingredients from the founding team's fine dining restaurant into a more accessible, casual setting. What started as a humble, open-air chicken spot in San Diego in 2015 -- before the fried chicken sandwich craze began -- has now transformed itself into a nationally-acclaimed eatery with cult following. The secret sauce behind the crave-able "SoCal Fried Chicken" is the non-GMO, "beyond free range" birds fresh from Jidori Farms. While bone-in fried chicken is the staple, the menu boasts unique fried chicken sandwiches, hearty bowls for the healthy-ish at heart and a Lil' Cluckers menu kids love and grown-ups feel good about serving. Guests love the "coop-like" décor, iconic chicken statue, full bar with craft cocktails and local beers, and of course the beloved sauce bar featuring housemade sauces. Their motto says it all: "There are no shortcuts when you give a cluck."

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Greg Pugliese
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What people are saying

The Crack Shack - Costa Mesa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0
5 based on all time ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 5Value

NoiseModerate

1 Review
  1. Corey

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time! Family friendly with great food.

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FAQs

The Crack Shack - Costa Mesa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (877) 230-1416.

The Crack Shack - Costa Mesa is rated 5 stars by 1 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
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196 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3730

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive chef
    Greg Pugliese
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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