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®!
Filomena’s Italian Kitchen & Market
Named one of the “Best Top 10 Italian Restaurants in the OC” and one of the “75 Best Places to Eat in the OC,” Filomena’s Italian Kitchen serves handmade pasta, pizzas and more.
Vitaly Caffé
Vitaly serves authentic Italian fare like handmade flat bread sandwiches, espresso drinks and gelato.
Le Chateau Garden Bistro
In the flagship Ayres hotel, a hidden gem serving American cuisine with a European flair.
Mitsuwa Marketplace
Mitsuwa Marketplace is a Japanese-style market featuring delicacies found in Japan, as well as a food court serving mostly authentic Japanese cuisine, everything from house-made udon to freshly prepared ramen.
Yard House
Yard House is an upscale-casual eatery known for great food, classic rock music and specialty beers on tap.
Outpost Kitchen
Sustainable fare, including raw & vegan dishes, are on the menu at this Westside Costa Mesa hotspot.
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.
Good Town Doughnuts
Enjoy delicious handcrafted brioche doughnuts in unique flavors at The LAB shopping center.
Vaca
Vaca is a the latest restaurant from executive chef Amar Santana, Bravo TV’s award-winning “Top Chef” series. The eatery is authentically Spanish, serving everything from tapas and savory paellas to prime steaks and ocean-caught seafood.
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.
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