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®!
Playa Mesa Mexican Kitchen
Offering a refreshing approach to Mexican food and drink with fresh ingredients, handmade tortillas and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Salt & Lime
A chef-led, fast-casual taqueria, reimagining the classic taco with a modern twist.
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.
Izakaya Hachi
Izakaya Hachi is a Japanese Gastropub located in the South Coast Metro neighborhood serving Japanese tapas, Yakitori, fresh oysters, ShabuShabu, traditional Sushi, and a unique variety of Sake.
Bruxie
Located inside Collage, Bruxie offers gourmet waffle sandwiches, plus fries & desserts.
Oak & Coal
Oak & Coal serves Yakitori, or Japanese meat skewers, using quality organic and hormone-free meats on Costa Mesa's 17th Street.
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.
The Den Cafe
More than just a coffee shop, The Den is part café, part venue and all community, serving vegetarian, vegan, organic food.
Black Knight Gastro Lounge
Black Knight Gastro Lounge proudly serves handcrafted cocktails, local and imported beers, a carefully selected wine collection, and small and large plate items that can be shared for any daytime or evening festivity.
Din Tai Fung
The world-famous xiao long bao dumpling house arrived first to OC at South Coast Plaza.



















