Michelin Star Restaurant in Orange County
Home to one Michelin Star restaurant and the most Michelin-recognized eateries in Orange County, Costa Mesa is your perfect spot for an Eatcation®!
Discover the city’s Michelin-Star standout and explore several other local favorites featured in the California Michelin Guide.
Knife Pleat received a Michelin star in 2021! It's now the 3rd Michelin-starred restaurant in Orange County. Knife Pleat is a French restaurant created by Michelin-starred chef Tony Esnault and restaurateur Yassmin Sarmadi. As one of Southern California's top French chefs, Esnault brings delicious French cuisine to Costa Mesa. Knife Pleat has an "elegant yet approachable" atmosphere that reflects Esnault's modern interpretation of classic French techniques and career experience.
Costa Mesa's recognized Michelin Guide restaurants:
- AnQi Bistro, South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa; anqibistro.com
- Arc Food & Libations, SOCO & OC Mix, 3321 Hyland Ave., Suite F, Costa Mesa; arcrestaurant.com
- Habana, The LAB Anti-Mall, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa; restauranthabana.com
- Ikko, 735 Baker St., C, Costa Mesa; 714-556-7822
- Shunka,369 E. 17th St., #17, Costa Mesa; shunkasushi.com
- Vaca, South Coast Plaza, 695 Towne Center Drive, Ste. 170 Costa Mesa; vacarestaurant.com
