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®!
Garduno's Ristorante
A charming, family-owned restaurant delivering traditional Italian favorites in a warm and inviting environment.
Kokonut Dessert Bar
A dessert paradise for the health conscious: dairy-free, gluten-free coconut pudding made with selected top-quality coconuts. No additives, no preservatives, no food coloring, no surprises.
Catalina Fish Kitchen
A local favorite that serves healthy and fresh seafood, Catalina Fish Kitchen offers guests great food in a casual setting. With its close proximity to the ocean, Catalina Fish Kitchen's offers items that were caught that day.
Playa Mesa Mexican Kitchen
Offering a refreshing approach to Mexican food and drink with fresh ingredients, handmade tortillas and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Knife Pleat
Knife Pleat is a French restaurant created by Michelin-starred chef Tony Esnault and restaurateur Yassmin Sarmadi.
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.
Vegan by El Zamorano
Starting as a pop-up, Vegan by El Zamorano became Orange County's first and only vegan taqueria in 2020.
SOCIAL
SOCIAL Costa Mesa is a chef and ingredient-focused, new-American inspired restaurant, offering classic Southern dishes made with fresh California ingredients.
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.
Rance's Chicago Pizza
Rance's brings authentic Chicago-style deep dish pizza to Costa Mesa.
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