Highball

Highball is a Japanese cocktail bar in Costa Mesa. The basics are simple: it sits at the $$ price point, the dress code is smart casual, and the signature drinks include Whiskey Highball, Mizuwari Highball, Chu-Hi Yumi, and Gin & Tonic.

Use Highball as a drinks-first stop when a Japanese cocktail bar is the goal.

A Japanese cocktail bar for highballs and related drinks

Highball’s identity is narrow and clear: Japanese cocktail bar. That makes it easier to understand than a venue trying to be described across several categories. The strongest grounded reason to go is the drink focus, especially if highballs and related cocktails are what you want in Costa Mesa.

Because the information covers only the cuisine category, price level, dress code, and a short list of signature drinks, it would be a stretch to claim a specific menu depth, bottle selection, seating style, or hospitality model.

Named drinks in the available data signal the lane clearly: Whiskey Highball, Mizuwari Highball, Chu-Hi Yumi, and Gin & Tonic. The Whiskey Highball and Mizuwari Highball are the clearest starting points if you want to stay close to the bar’s name; Chu-Hi Yumi and Gin & Tonic add other options.

Who should choose it, and who should skip it

Choose Highball when you want a Japanese cocktail bar in Costa Mesa at a $$ price point and you are comfortable with a smart casual setting.

Skip it if you need confirmed information that is not currently verified, such as a full meal plan, exact hours, seating capacity, reservation requirements, or large-party accommodations. For broader planning around the area, use Costa Mesa bars guide, Costa Mesa restaurants guide, or a Costa Mesa experiences guide to build the rest of the night around it.