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®!
California Shabu Shabu
Orange County's first shabu-shabu restaurant, this establishment serves Japanese cooking using fresh and high-quality ingredients.
Breakfast Republic
Breakfast Republic serves up tasty takes on American breakfast and brunch classics plus cocktails, craft beers, kombucha and coffee. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
Knife Pleat
Knife Pleat is a French restaurant created by Michelin-starred chef Tony Esnault and restaurateur Yassmin Sarmadi.
The Halal Guys
The Halal Guys, New York City's famous food cart famously known for its gyro sandwiches, chicken-and-rice platters and mystery white sauce inspired by the Middle East, has opened its first OC location right here in Costa Mesa.
K Soul Food
A new addition to Collage in 2023, K Soul Food is the must-try spot for the Korean food and seafood enthusiast.
Fermentation Farm
Handcrafted, fermented foods for a "Healthy Gut = Healthy Life." The eatery also has a retail health food store and offers classes on fermentation.
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.
Yubuya
Serving up the exquisite flavors of inari sushi with perfectly seasoned tofu skin and rice.
Bruxie
Located inside Collage, Bruxie offers gourmet waffle sandwiches, plus fries & desserts.
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.



















