Dining In Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa is home to some of Orange County's finest restaurants, garnering local and national accolades. Whether you're looking for a sophisticated spot for a business meeting, taking your family out for fine dining, or want a quick bite after shopping, Costa Mesa has you covered as the culinary center of OC. Take a couple days to spend in Costa Mesa and experience not just a vacation, but an Eatcation®!
SOCIAL
SOCIAL Costa Mesa is a chef and ingredient-focused, new-American inspired restaurant, offering classic Southern dishes made with fresh California ingredients.
Plums Café
Inspired by Pacific Northwest influences, Plums Café and Catering has been a local favorite for more than 20 years, tucked away in a corner of Westside Costa Mesa.
La Vida Cantina
A great casual dinner or nightlife spot serving up authentic Mexican food with a modern flair at The Triangle in Costa Mesa.
Roman's Mexican Restaurant
Part taqueria and part store. Experience the authentic Mexican food with the variety of tacos and burritos.
East Borough
East Borough Fraiche Vietnamese brings some of Vietnam's staple dishes to the CAMP in Costa Mesa.
Zach's Chicken
Zach's calls itself "the best fried chicken in Southern California" for good reason.
Wahoo's Fish Taco
Founded by a Costa Mesa surfer and famous for its healthy tacos, Wahoo's is a local favorite.
Dough & Arrow
This mom and pop sweets shop delivers whimsical and delicious cookies, pastries and cookie dough scoops!
Mastro's Steakhouse
Offering hand-cut prime USDA steaks and superlative seafood, this upscale steakhouse is the ultimate in a decadent dining experience.
California Shabu Shabu
Orange County's first shabu-shabu restaurant, this establishment serves Japanese cooking using fresh and high-quality ingredients.