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®!
Din Tai Fung
The world-famous xiao long bao dumpling house arrived first to OC at South Coast Plaza.
Basil Mediterranean Grill
Basil Mediterranean Grill serves an authentic Mediterranean menu with antibiotic and hormone free beef, chicken and lamb.
Knife Pleat
Knife Pleat is a French restaurant created by Michelin-starred chef Tony Esnault and restaurateur Yassmin Sarmadi.
Bruxie
Located inside Collage, Bruxie offers gourmet waffle sandwiches, plus fries & desserts.
Mogu Mogu
This popular L.A. Ramen/Mazemen restaurant adds a new noodle to Costa Mesa's Ramen Row.
Quattro Caffé
Located inside of South Coast Plaza, this quaint Italian restaurant offers a variety of flavorful lunch and dinner options.
Silver Trumpet Restaurant and Bar
Unique, creative and healthy cuisine is yours to enjoy at Silver Trumpet. Experience food made with seasonal ingredients from California's finest purveyors.
Kakurega
Offering the freshest seafood, tapas and premium sake, Kakurega is a quaint sushi bar from former Kitayama chefs Junichi Nishizawa and Shogo Suzuki.
Plums Café
Inspired by Pacific Northwest influences, Plums Café and Catering has been a local favorite for more than 20 years, tucked away in a corner of Westside Costa Mesa.
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



















