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®!
GEWL
GEWL (Good Eats With Laura) is a music-themed sandwich shop located inside The Hood Kitchen Space in Costa Mesa - because good food deserves a soundtrack.
Rooster Café
Serving up your traditional American bacon and egg breakfast, and adding a twist with Mexican favorites, Rooster Café has been a hit with locals in Costa Mesa for decades.
Sidecar Doughnuts and Coffee
Every Sidecar doughnut is made from scratch and fresh every hour.
Kenwood's Kitchen and Tap
Located in Costa Mesa's Verde neighborhood, Kenwood's Kitchen and Tap is a family-owned and operated restaurant and bar that serves American comfort food featuring fresh, local ingredients.
Angotei
A forever favorite in Costa Mesa serving up carefully presented Japanese food including sushi and other traditional entrees since 1982!
Royal Khyber Fine Indian Cuisine
Known for its distinctive flavors and unique atmosphere, Royal Khyber is a must for any Indian food lover.
Santouka Ramen
Walk inside the Mitsuwa Marketplace and the heavenly smells of rich broth and tender pork will draw you to this locals' fave.
Vegan by El Zamorano
Starting as a pop-up, Vegan by El Zamorano became Orange County's first and only vegan taqueria in 2020.
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
Mastro's Steakhouse
Offering hand-cut prime USDA steaks and superlative seafood, this upscale steakhouse is the ultimate in a decadent dining experience.



















