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®!

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Westwood Coast

Westwood Coast is a country-inspired restaurant featuring elevated food, handcrafted drinks, and live entertainment.

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Stella Jean’s Ice Cream

A small batch ice cream shop with chef-created ice cream flavors, made using the best ingredients.

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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.

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Mogu Mogu

This popular L.A. Ramen/Mazemen restaurant adds a new noodle to Costa Mesa's Ramen Row.

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Verdant

Located on the third floor of the Orange County Museum of Art, Verdant offers a fresh, innovative, plant-forward menu that rotates weekly and highlights the bounty of local and seasonal produce available in Southern California

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Verde Kitchen

Located in The MET, Verde Kitchen serves up produce from their own gardens on their breakfast and lunch menus.

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Izakaya Hachi

Izakaya Hachi is a Japanese Gastropub located in the South Coast Metro neighborhood serving Japanese tapas, Yakitori, fresh oysters, ShabuShabu, traditional Sushi, and a unique variety of Sake.

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Knife Pleat

Knife Pleat is a French restaurant created by Michelin-starred chef Tony Esnault and restaurateur Yassmin Sarmadi.

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Santouka Ramen

Walk inside the Mitsuwa Marketplace and the heavenly smells of rich broth and tender pork will draw you to this locals' fave.

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The Country Club

The Country Club offers a unique dining experience with the ambiance of an exclusive social club coupled with a gourmet selection of American cuisine and distinctive libations.

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