Destination Decadence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe\u2019re starting strong with a luxurious experience from the Michelin-starred<\/a> French restaurant Knife Pleat<\/a>. There\u2019s three<\/em> caviar options for caviar service, each of them more decadent than the last. Savor your buttery, popping bites with a chilled cocktail. We love the Iris Van Herpen for the shiso and plum notes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/southcoastplaza-Instagram-2621-ig-17903133122950133-1-1024x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPhoto by @knifepleat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nEpic Bites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSome burgers just hit different. That\u2019s the case at Matty\u2019s Patty\u2019s Burger Club<\/a>, a Toronto fave with a Costa Mesa location (lucky us!), owned and operated by actor-chef Matty Matheson of The Bear<\/em> fame. Ooey-gooey poutine is always a solid pick, but the burgers are the superstar of the show here: get yours with Matty\u2019s Patty\u2019s Sauce or Pickled Jalape\u00f1o Mayo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-4.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPhoto by @mattyspattysburgerclub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe tapas at Top Chef<\/em> alum Chef Amar Santana\u2019s Vaca<\/a> is beyond. This Michelin Guide\u2013rated<\/a> spot serves Erizos Con Huevos are scrambled eggs and fresh sea urchin with miso butter toast, an ingenious combo of buttery, salty, umami flavor. Savor a plate of Canelon de Pollo Ahumado, or smoked chicken cannelloni, especially the duck liver sauce and sherry reduction. And if you\u2019ve never had the chance to try Ib\u00e9rian ham, save room for some of the most complex morsels of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-1-2.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPhoto by @vaca_costamesa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nNo Holding Back<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe have one word for you: omakase. The \u201cchef\u2019s table\u201d sushi experience at Michelin-starred Hana re<\/a>, led by Chef Atsushi Yokoyama, is about as intimate an indulgence as you can get, given the limited seating and serene atmosphere. Settle in for fifteen courses of hand-selected fresh seafood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/michelin-star-restaurants-in-costa-mesa-1.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPhoto by @hana_re_sushi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nLocals know about Costa Mesa\u2019s Ramen Row, or the plethora of ramen shops in a three-block radius around Baker Street. Take yourself on a ramen crawl and hit up Hakata Ikkousha<\/a> for the definitive standard of tonkotsu-style, Kashiwa Ramen<\/a> for Black Garlic Ramen with roasted garlic oil chicken, Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai<\/a> for Green Chili Shio Ramen, and Mogumogu<\/a> for soupless noodles for a novel finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-1-3.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPhoto by @kashiwaramen_oc<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSweet Escapes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe two-pound Giant Cinnamon Roll at Plums Cafe<\/a> is worth a photo opp for sure\u2014how often do we get to try baked goods as big as our heads? But don\u2019t order this scrumptious baked good just for the novelty; it\u2019s unbelievably delicious. We do advise bringing some friends to share the love or asking for a take-home container, so no bite goes to waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/o.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPhoto by @plumscafe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Straw<\/a> makes milkshakes that push the boundaries of flavor while respecting nostalgia. Saigon Sin is a Vietnamese-inspired coconut cream and durian treat, and it\u2019s a flavor exclusive to their OC location. If you want something a little more traditional, try La Bella Donna, an espresso milkshake with tiramisu. (Also, vegans, you can substitute with vegan ice cream!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-3-1.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPhoto by @thestrawmilkshakes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nIndulge your imagination and<\/em> your taste buds at Elixir<\/a>, which serves up whimsy alongside boba and ice cream. Creative drinks (like Labyrinth, a green tea latte with dragon honey and boba), fantasy decor that demands you get your pose on, and magical staff take the vibes from great to extraordinary. Every single drink is alcohol free, so it\u2019s a great spot to hit up if you\u2019re sober or just sober curious.
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Ever dipped a piping-hot, crispy churro into rich, velvety hot chocolate? That double hit of crunch and smooth is worthy of closing your eyes and sighing. Hit up Mexico City\u2013based legend Churreria El Moro<\/a> (at Mercado Gonzalez<\/a>) for the best<\/em> churros and ice cream you can imagine, and count yourself lucky that Costa Mesa is the first El Moro location outside of Mexico.
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPhoto by @elmoro_usa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nMeals like the ones we\u2019ve included in this roundup of decadence deserved to be savored. Why rush home after a long, flavorful day? Stay the night in one of Costa Mesa\u2019s top hotels<\/a> and make it an Eatcation<\/a>\u00ae instead of a one-day indulgence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Life\u2019s too short for boring meals. Remember that first unforgettable bite, or the joy of dining out with our favorite people, or even channeling a Roman emperor with an extravagant, over-the-top feast? Costa Mesa\u2019s dining scene delivers big on decadence, and this list of standouts is unapologetically indulgent. These are the kinds of food experiences […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11169,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,1722],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11147","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food","category-travel"],"yoast_head":"\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPhoto by @knifepleat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Epic Bites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some burgers just hit different. That\u2019s the case at Matty\u2019s Patty\u2019s Burger Club<\/a>, a Toronto fave with a Costa Mesa location (lucky us!), owned and operated by actor-chef Matty Matheson of The Bear<\/em> fame. Ooey-gooey poutine is always a solid pick, but the burgers are the superstar of the show here: get yours with Matty\u2019s Patty\u2019s Sauce or Pickled Jalape\u00f1o Mayo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo by @mattyspattysburgerclub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The tapas at Top Chef<\/em> alum Chef Amar Santana\u2019s Vaca<\/a> is beyond. This Michelin Guide\u2013rated<\/a> spot serves Erizos Con Huevos are scrambled eggs and fresh sea urchin with miso butter toast, an ingenious combo of buttery, salty, umami flavor. Savor a plate of Canelon de Pollo Ahumado, or smoked chicken cannelloni, especially the duck liver sauce and sherry reduction. And if you\u2019ve never had the chance to try Ib\u00e9rian ham, save room for some of the most complex morsels of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo by @vaca_costamesa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n We have one word for you: omakase. The \u201cchef\u2019s table\u201d sushi experience at Michelin-starred Hana re<\/a>, led by Chef Atsushi Yokoyama, is about as intimate an indulgence as you can get, given the limited seating and serene atmosphere. Settle in for fifteen courses of hand-selected fresh seafood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo by @hana_re_sushi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Locals know about Costa Mesa\u2019s Ramen Row, or the plethora of ramen shops in a three-block radius around Baker Street. Take yourself on a ramen crawl and hit up Hakata Ikkousha<\/a> for the definitive standard of tonkotsu-style, Kashiwa Ramen<\/a> for Black Garlic Ramen with roasted garlic oil chicken, Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai<\/a> for Green Chili Shio Ramen, and Mogumogu<\/a> for soupless noodles for a novel finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo by @kashiwaramen_oc<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The two-pound Giant Cinnamon Roll at Plums Cafe<\/a> is worth a photo opp for sure\u2014how often do we get to try baked goods as big as our heads? But don\u2019t order this scrumptious baked good just for the novelty; it\u2019s unbelievably delicious. We do advise bringing some friends to share the love or asking for a take-home container, so no bite goes to waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo by @plumscafe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Straw<\/a> makes milkshakes that push the boundaries of flavor while respecting nostalgia. Saigon Sin is a Vietnamese-inspired coconut cream and durian treat, and it\u2019s a flavor exclusive to their OC location. If you want something a little more traditional, try La Bella Donna, an espresso milkshake with tiramisu. (Also, vegans, you can substitute with vegan ice cream!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo by @thestrawmilkshakes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Indulge your imagination and<\/em> your taste buds at Elixir<\/a>, which serves up whimsy alongside boba and ice cream. Creative drinks (like Labyrinth, a green tea latte with dragon honey and boba), fantasy decor that demands you get your pose on, and magical staff take the vibes from great to extraordinary. Every single drink is alcohol free, so it\u2019s a great spot to hit up if you\u2019re sober or just sober curious. Photo by @katielovesboba<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ever dipped a piping-hot, crispy churro into rich, velvety hot chocolate? That double hit of crunch and smooth is worthy of closing your eyes and sighing. Hit up Mexico City\u2013based legend Churreria El Moro<\/a> (at Mercado Gonzalez<\/a>) for the best<\/em> churros and ice cream you can imagine, and count yourself lucky that Costa Mesa is the first El Moro location outside of Mexico. Photo by @elmoro_usa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals like the ones we\u2019ve included in this roundup of decadence deserved to be savored. Why rush home after a long, flavorful day? Stay the night in one of Costa Mesa\u2019s top hotels<\/a> and make it an Eatcation<\/a>\u00ae instead of a one-day indulgence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Life\u2019s too short for boring meals. Remember that first unforgettable bite, or the joy of dining out with our favorite people, or even channeling a Roman emperor with an extravagant, over-the-top feast? Costa Mesa\u2019s dining scene delivers big on decadence, and this list of standouts is unapologetically indulgent. These are the kinds of food experiences […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11169,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,1722],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11147","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food","category-travel"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNo Holding Back<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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