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®!

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Dave's Hot Chicken

Street food sensation turned fast-casual hit, Dave's Hot Chicken brings the heat. Specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken and serving tenders & sliders.

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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.

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Bristol Palms California Bistro and Bar

Bristol Palms offers a unique menu filled with distinctive dishes influenced by the Pacific Rim.

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Huskins Coffee

Owned by a Stanley Cup-winning NHL player, Huskins is serving organic, small-batch roasted coffees and light bites.

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Hole Mole

Hole Mole is a family-owned Southern California chain that serves Mexican-inspired favorites, what they consider to be "Southern California Comfort Food."

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Butcher's House Brasserie

Butcher's House, a brasserie-style restaurant, features dry-aged cuts of meat seared on a wood-burning grill, plus delectable sides.

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Memphis Cafe

A critically acclaimed diner serving gourmet Southern home-style cooking from a classically trained chef whose strive for perfection will make you coming back for more.

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Mezzet Mediterranean

Named for the wide array of Middle Eastern small plates—mezze—these tempting dishes, plus generous salads, savory kebobs and more are prepared in a bustling exhibition kitchen.

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Sidecar Doughnuts and Coffee

Sidecar Doughnuts serves specialty handmade doughnuts and coffee out of a small storefront on 17th Street. All of the doughnuts are made daily from scratch.

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Le Shrimp Noodle

A prawn lover's delight, Le Shrimp Noodle fuses Chinese and Japanese flavors in a unique take on ramen. The Singapore favorite offers several varieties of ramen, along with appetizers such as wontons and spring rolls.

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