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®!
Salt & Lime
A chef-led, fast-casual taqueria, reimagining the classic taco with a modern twist.
Knife Pleat
Knife Pleat is a French restaurant created by Michelin-starred chef Tony Esnault and restaurateur Yassmin Sarmadi.
Manpuku Japanese BBQ
A Yakiniku restaurant where bite-sized cuts of raw beef, pork, seafood and vegetables are cooked to perfection at your table over gas or charcoal grills.
Calo Kitchen + Tequila
Indulge in a culinary experience that features both traditional Mexican classics and modern favorites, all influenced by a rich heritage of recipes handed down three generation of Clemente Heredia's family.
The Den Cafe
More than just a coffee shop, The Den is part café, part venue and all community, serving vegetarian, vegan, organic food.
Basil Mediterranean Grill
Basil Mediterranean Grill serves an authentic Mediterranean menu with antibiotic and hormone free beef, chicken and lamb.
Vegan by El Zamorano
Starting as a pop-up, Vegan by El Zamorano became Orange County's first and only vegan taqueria in 2020.
GEWL
GEWL (Good Eats With Laura) is a music-themed sandwich shop located inside The Hood Kitchen Space in Costa Mesa - because good food deserves a soundtrack.
The Capital Grille
This restaurant is known for its dry-aged, hand-carved steaks, fresh seafood and extensive award-winning wine list.
Habana
Relax on the patio or in the dining room with one of the authentic Cuban dishes like the ropa vieja or the plantain-crusted chicken.
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