Dinner with the stars.

Want to brag a little about your dinner plans? We approve. Costa Mesa’s Michelin-starred and Michelin-recognized restaurants serve up bites you’ll remember in settings that feel as special as the dishes themselves. Whether you’re in the mood for a tasting menu or a bold, beautiful plate that hits every note, this is where flavor and finesse meet to take your Eatcation^® up a level.

Knife Pleat

Knife Pleat brings French elegance to the top floor of South Coast Plaza. With a Michelin Star to its name, this culinary gem offers lunch, dinner, and high tea in a setting that feels as chic as the food is remarkable.

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An overhead view of a wooden table set with plates of gourmet dishes reminiscent of Michelin star restaurants in Orange County, featuring fish with sauce, vibrant salads, a dessert, elegant garnishes, and neatly placed cutlery and napkin.

Hana re

Part theater, part ritual, all experience. Chef Atsushi Yokoyama’s intimate omakase offers just 10 coveted seats and a private table, with seafood flown in daily from Japan. It’s sushi, elevated to art.

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A gourmet Japanese dish inspired by Michelin star restaurants in Orange County, featuring a sea snail shell filled with seafood, a clear glass of soup with vegetables, and a delicate arrangement of sashimi and garnish on a white plate.

Vaca

Vaca is a the latest restaurant from executive chef Amar Santana, who has competed as a front-runner on Bravo TV’s award-winning “Top Chef” series.

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A table set with assorted gourmet dishes reminiscent of Michelin star restaurants in Orange County, including grilled steak, sausages, vegetables, salad, and elegant cocktails and wine on rustic plates and wooden boards.

Phoholic

A fresh take on traditional Vietnamese cuisine, infusing every dish with the deep, spicy flavors of Vietnam. From delectable meatballs to mouth-watering steak and brisket in your soup bowl, each flavorful option is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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