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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Quattro Caffé

Located inside of South Coast Plaza, this quaint Italian restaurant offers a variety of flavorful lunch and dinner options.

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Le Chateau Garden Bistro

In the flagship Ayres hotel, a hidden gem serving American cuisine with a European flair.

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Golden Dragon

Known over Orange County as the best in Mandarin Chinese cuisine, Golden Dragon prepares authentic dishes with a unique flair.

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Knife Pleat

Knife Pleat is a French restaurant created by Michelin-starred chef Tony Esnault and restaurateur Yassmin Sarmadi.

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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.

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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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AhbA

Imagine a cozy, intimate setting filled with rustic and vintage inspired décor. Home to one of the best wagyu burgers in Orange County, their menu is packed with bold Mediterranean inspired flavors.

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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.

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Good Town Doughnuts

Enjoy delicious handcrafted brioche doughnuts in unique flavors at The LAB shopping center.

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Kakurega

Offering the freshest seafood, tapas and premium sake, Kakurega is a quaint sushi bar from former Kitayama chefs Junichi Nishizawa and Shogo Suzuki.

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