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®!
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.
Mezzo Calzone
Mezzo is making high-quality, traditional Italian calzones in a variety of unique flavors.
Garduno's Ristorante
A charming, family-owned restaurant delivering traditional Italian favorites in a warm and inviting environment.
Yubuya
Serving up the exquisite flavors of inari sushi with perfectly seasoned tofu skin and rice.
The Crack Shack
“Top Chef: All Stars” winner Richard Blais adds a gourmet touch to a fried chicken classic at The Crack Shack on 17th St.
Hennessey’s Tavern
Hennessey’s Tavern is now open in Costa Mesa. The popular Irish tavern serves traditional pub grub with a few California-inspired dishes.
TERRACE by Mix Mix
Award-winning chef Ross Pangilinan serves up dishes inspired by Italian, French and modern Filipino cuisine with quick lunches and four-course dinner menus.
Verdant
Located on the third floor of the Orange County Museum of Art, Verdant offers a fresh, innovative, plant-forward menu that rotates weekly and highlights the bounty of local and seasonal produce available in Southern California
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
Pitfire Pizza is a non-traditional pizzeria that serves artisanal thin-crust pizzas made in a wood-burning oven.
Santouka Ramen
Walk inside the Mitsuwa Marketplace and the heavenly smells of rich broth and tender pork will draw you to this locals' fave.