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®!
La Cave
Located on the westside of Costa Mesa just over the Newport Beach border, this restaurant is an iconic steakhouse and jazz club.
Mogu Mogu
This popular L.A. Ramen/Mazemen restaurant adds a new noodle to Costa Mesa's Ramen Row.
Populaire Modern Bistro
Populaire features classic French bistro staples with an innovative, modern California twist.
Casablanca The Restaurant
A Culinary Adventure of a Superb North African and Mediterranean Fusion Cuisine. Enjoy delicious Tagine cooking...and belly dancers too.
Vegan by El Zamorano
Starting as a pop-up, Vegan by El Zamorano became Orange County's first and only vegan taqueria in 2020.
Mastro's Steakhouse
Offering hand-cut prime USDA steaks and superlative seafood, this upscale steakhouse is the ultimate in a decadent dining experience.
Leatherby's Cafe Rouge
One of the restaurants at the heart of Orange County's cultural epicenter is Leatherby's Café Rouge, in the incomparable Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
Outpost Kitchen at South Coast Plaza
Sustainable fare, including raw & vegan options, dominates the menu at this relaxed cafe. Made from local, organic, fresh produce, there is an abundance of delicious offerings.
Vaca
Vaca is a the latest restaurant from executive chef Amar Santana, Bravo TV’s award-winning “Top Chef” series. The eatery is authentically Spanish, serving everything from tapas and savory paellas to prime steaks and ocean-caught seafood.
Wahoo's Fish Taco
Founded by a Costa Mesa surfer and famous for its healthy tacos, Wahoo's is a local favorite.
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