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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Plums Café

Inspired by Pacific Northwest influences, Plums Café and Catering has been a local favorite for more than 20 years, tucked away in a corner of Westside Costa Mesa.

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Tres Muchachos Seafood Grill

Tres Muchachos is a delicious seafood grill that offers a fusion of different tastes and flavors with a cozy, unique ambiance with eclectic décor.

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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.

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Costa Contemporary Kitchen

Located between Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Plaza, Costa Contemporary Kitchen brings a twist to traditional Peruvian cuisine.

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MIÀN Gourmet Sichuan Noodle

The Michelin Bib Gourmand-award-winning MIÀN Gourmet Sichuan Noodle Restaurant serves traditional Chinese noodle dishes.

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Eat Chow

A charming local bistro serving Mexican, Asian and European-inspired fare.

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Water Grill Orange County

A successful SoCal premium seafood chain with its only OC location at South Coast Plaza.

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2145 Eats

2145 Eats offers a unique culinary experience grounded in simplicity. This Costa Mesa restaurant serves Neapolitan pizzas in a laid-back atmosphere.

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Sweetfin

Sweetfin creates Poke Bowls from sustainable fish and local produce. With a focus on flavor and quality ingredients, this Chef-driven fast casual restaurant makes delicious California-inspired poke and plant-based bowls.

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Milk & Honey

Milk & Honey offers teas, shaved ice, frozen yogurt, coffee drinks, baked goods and other small bites in a cozy setting.

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