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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Mochinut

Served in 25 different flavors, a Mochinut (or mochi donut) is like no sweet treat you've ever tried before.

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Bonchon

Located in the Costa Mesa’s Mesa Verde neighborhood and originally founded in South Korea, Bonchon is a family-friendly location serving Korean-style fried chicken.

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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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Birdie Bowl and Juicery

Birdie Bowl and Juicery in The OC Mix serves acai and pitaya bowls, cold-pressed juices and nut mylks.

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Vegan by El Zamorano

Starting as a pop-up, Vegan by El Zamorano became Orange County's first and only vegan taqueria in 2020.

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Shunka Sushi & Japanese Cuisine

Sushi is the star of this Japanese restaurant, with seasonal omakase plates made from fish flown in from Japan daily.

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'Ai Pono Cafe

Straight from the islands, 'Ai Pono Cafe's owners specialize in Hawaii Street Food. Come in and see for yourself what authentic “Hawaii Street Food” is supposed to be!

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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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Paradise Dynasty

The debut of Paradise Dynasty in the U.S. at South Coast Plaza. The Singaporean eatery is known for their colorful xiao long bao and other dim sum favorites.

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