Costa Mesa is home to some of the most celebrated chefs and restaurants in Orange County and, despite unprecedented circumstances, they were still able to shine this year. We’re honoring the innovation and accolades of Costa Mesa restaurants in 2020, and looking forward to 2021.

Fine Dining Takeout

As dining rooms closed, restaurants pivoted towards takeout. Some of Costa Mesa’s finest restaurants created special takeout menus. Michelin-star Taco María offers a rotating menu that has included a Wagyu burger, house made sauces and tamales during the holidays. At Vaca, you can still order your favorite tapas to go, along with new family-style meals and cocktails. The Mastro’s Steakhouse selection includes favorites like the double-cut pork chop, lobster mashed potatoes and butter cake. The menu also includes “Butcher Block To Go,” featuring raw restaurant quality meat to cook at home.

Water Grill Market Sale

Water Grill’s pop up market features some of the freshest seafood, steaks, and produce. Meal kits and pre-made cocktails are also available. The concierge shopping service, where only the staff handles the products, is now open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 

Terrace by Mix Mix and Hamamori Collaboration

Chef Ross Pangilinan, of Terrace by Mix Mix, and Chef James Hamamori teamed up for a series of “culinary adventures” this year. Each pre-fixe meal included multiple courses from each chef. We hope to see more culinary adventures in 2021 from these two great chefs.

Concerts @ The Camp

One of our favorite innovations this year! Concerts @ The CAMP is a drive-in live concert series where you can listen to live music from the comfort and safety of your car. You can pick up meals from on site restaurants like Folks, Blackmarket Bakery and Old Vine Kitchen & Bar. Keep an eye on our calendar for future Concerts @ The CAMP.

Accolades

Taco Maria named one of LA Times 101 Best LA Restaurants 2020 for the second year in a row.

Water Grill named one of Brad A. Johnson’s Best Seafood Restaurants in Orange County.

Crudo at The Hall: Global Eatery and Knife Pleat named as two of the Orange County’s Best New Restaurants by Orange Coast Magazine.

View our full list of Costa Mesa restaurants that are open for takeout and delivery.