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®!
Sidecar Doughnuts and Coffee
Every Sidecar doughnut is made from scratch and fresh every hour.
East Borough
East Borough Fraiche Vietnamese brings some of Vietnam's staple dishes to the CAMP in Costa Mesa.
Zach's Chicken
Zach's calls itself "the best fried chicken in Southern California" for good reason.
California Shabu Shabu
Orange County's first shabu-shabu restaurant, this establishment serves Japanese cooking using fresh and high-quality ingredients.
The Den Cafe
More than just a coffee shop, The Den is part café, part venue and all community, serving vegetarian, vegan, organic food.
Vegan by El Zamorano
Starting as a pop-up, Vegan by El Zamorano became Orange County's first and only vegan taqueria in 2020.
Boil and Bake
Boil and Bake calls itself a California deli of sorts, specializing in California-style, naturally leavened Bagels and house-cured fish.
Golden Dragon
Known over Orange County as the best in Mandarin Chinese cuisine, Golden Dragon prepares authentic dishes with a unique flair.
Randy's Donuts
Randy's Donuts is the most recognized donut shop in the world. The franchise started in 1952 and is known for its iconic, giant rooftop donut appearing in numerous movies and television shows.
Water Grill Orange County
A successful SoCal premium seafood chain with its only OC location at South Coast Plaza.



















