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®!
Oak & Coal
Oak & Coal serves Yakitori, or Japanese meat skewers, using quality organic and hormone-free meats on Costa Mesa's 17th Street.
Yard House
Yard House is an upscale-casual eatery known for great food, classic rock music and specialty beers on tap.
SOCIAL
SOCIAL Costa Mesa is a chef and ingredient-focused, new-American inspired restaurant, offering classic Southern dishes made with fresh California ingredients.
2145 Eats
2145 Eats offers a unique culinary experience grounded in simplicity. This Costa Mesa restaurant serves Neapolitan pizzas in a laid-back atmosphere.
Kakurega
Offering the freshest seafood, tapas and premium sake, Kakurega is a quaint sushi bar from former Kitayama chefs Junichi Nishizawa and Shogo Suzuki.
Angotei
A forever favorite in Costa Mesa serving up carefully presented Japanese food including sushi and other traditional entrees since 1982!
Knife Pleat
Knife Pleat is a French restaurant created by Michelin-starred chef Tony Esnault and restaurateur Yassmin Sarmadi.
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
Folks Pizzeria
Named one of Orange County’s Best Pizzas by The Orange County Register, Folks serves naturally leavened pizzas, natural wines and more!
Moulin at South Coast Plaza
With several other locations across Orange County, Moulin is continuing to welcome Paris to Costa Mesa as it opens its second restaurant in the city.
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