Restaurants in Costa Mesa

“The Duck Confit Spliff is a great representation of the Vietnamese & French cultures “wrapped” up all in one dish. And for a more traditional & fun way to eat it, you definitely have to use your hands. My only wish was for a little more duck in the spliff.

With the Ebelskivers, the concept was again brilliant. The garlic emulsion creates an intense garlic flavor but in a light and airy way. But like takoyaki, I wish there was more escargot in the batter to remind me more of that chewy feel from the traditional dish.

The surprise star of our meal was the Royale with Cheese. The wagyu had great flavor and char. And the sesame seed bun held up well for this napkin-required burger. But those pickles were amazing nuggets of necessity to add balancing acidity to the richness of the dish.

We definitely want to try the Duck Breast, the Spanish Octopus, and the Prix Fixe Meal on future visits. A final thanks to Chef & Curtis for the friendly service and explanation of the menu.”

“The best açaí I’ve ever had. And I’m from Brazil and know what a good and authentic açaí is! And the service at this place is outstanding! Our attendant Bryan was very kind and attentive with our order! Loved it! Thank you!”

“Sushi Shunka is our go-to spot for celebrating special occasions and also our fave sushi spot in OC. Located in a strip mall at the corner of E. 17th Street and Tustin Avenue in Costa Mesa, the restaurant specializes in authentic sushi and Japanese cuisine. "Shunka" means "Flavor of the Season", so they of course select their fish depending on the season and in addition to customer favorites. The sushi chefs are veterans and the wait staff are polite helping to provide an unforgettable dining experience to their customers.

I highly recommend sitting at the sushi bar and ordering one of the omakase options. On our recent visit, I ordered the Chef's Omakase which included 10 pieces of sushi including sea bream, Japanese sea bass, mackerel, amberjack, toro and bluefin tuna among others. The sushi is always top-qualify and practically melts in your mouth. I have a big appetite so I also supplemented my meal with a toro hand roll, blue fin tuna hand roll and fried Hamachi Kama. Everything is made to order and is so oishi! Having said that, this is fine dining so expect to pay a high price but know that it’s worth every penny. As I mentioned before we only visit on special occasions, so I’m already hoping we’ll have a reason to celebrate again soon!”

“I ordered the fish & chips. To go. It was absolutely fantastic tasting and fresh. I’m most definitely going back and highly, and I mean highly? Recommend this. Place!”

“Delicious, easy parking, and quick service by very friendly staff. I literally bulk order when I come here so I can enjoy it at home during the week. Visited 4x and never had to wait longer than 10 minutes.”

“manager Saeed is outstanding the coffee was hot the server was very attentive I'll be sure to go back”

“I wondered how I could eat well on vacation. Vibe was across the street from my rental and I was so happy to find it! Meal problem solved! I bought a couple of bowls and a wrap during my stay. I even got my mom and two sisters to visit with me. They found something to try, too! Wish you had a store in Utah, I'd try everything on the menu. I actually got to have ice-cream! Thank you Vibe, Dana Point.”

“Really great ice cream and so many choices also there’s a menu kist in case you can’t decide 😉”

“Our table was in the bar area so it made it easy to talk to and hear each other. Our server was prompt and gave us just enough time to look at the menu and order. Food was served hot and we enjoyed all the meal.”

“Once you go Blue Corn you won't go back. Chips, amazing... tacos, amazing. I recommend the chicken strip taco for sure with chips and salsa. I will be back to try the offerings but for now that's all I got. Highly recommended”

“Everything we had was so delicious. My 12 year old non vegan son loved it all too!”

“Thanks for making my niece Charlie’s 5th birthday 🥳 celebration memorable tonight!! 🪅🎉🎊”

“Amazing food and atmosphere. We sat at the bar and have to give our bartender/waiter Jake a huge shout out. He was the best! Definitely going back again.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Absolutely delicious!
I had the chicken stroganoff at Brazuca Cafe; it was amazing. The chicken was tender and perfectly seasoned, and the creamy sauce had just the right balance of richness and flavor. It was served with rice and crispy potato sticks, just like the traditional Brazilian style, and everything was cooked to perfection. You can really taste the care that goes into each dish. Friendly service and cozy atmosphere made the experience even better. Highly recommend!”

“Absolutely amazing experience!
The soup, the meatballs, the kebabs — everything was delicious! The flavors truly reminded me of authentic home-style Turkish food from the Aegean coast. The staff and servers were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and even the owner was kind and attentive.
Great food, great people, and a warm atmosphere — I’ll definitely be coming back again.
Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves real Turkish cuisine! 🇹🇷❤️”

“Impressive array of the best ingredients unavailable in most Japanese restaurants in the US prepared in different styles”

“Calo K's ceviche is delicious.”

“Very delicious food ❤️Friendly staff❤️”

“thank you alex for amazing services and understanding. the food was absolutely amazing, the fried chicken was cooked all the way and delicious! would highly come back to this location!”

“Nothing fishy about this place. It's a small family run business. Blame covid for the price increases and there are sign posted to make you aware of the increase. it's the best food and most reasonable prices in town. if you cant afford a 11 dish then don't buy or complain about it. These reviews are for the food not whiners.”

“Excellent delicious food, the octopus with the eggplant salad and beets is amazing. Heavily recommended.”

“Destiny & Fahmi were amazing. They both greeted me with a smile & had excellent customer service. Also, the music & atmosphere was such a cool vibe. The food was 10/10! I 100% recommend 😊”

“My favorite location and everyone here is so kind! The staff has always been a pleasure to be around, even when we came close to closing time. I truly felt so bad, as I hate doing it, but we had a dinner emergency and the staff there were thrilled to have us! They saved dinner! Thank you!”

“Love it here! Music is always on point m! 😍”

“Great food, friendly service and amazing staff to take care of you”

“Delicious Italian cuisine! Stylish interior of the Restaurant!”

“cute, delicious, fantastic customer service”

“Exelent servís the food is exelent”

“This is the best place to watch a Philadelphia Eagles football game! Great group of people and staff are on it. Food and drinks are really good and not over priced! Fun and lively environment and definitely recommend as the place to be on game days if you bleed green! Go birds!”

“Amazing spot- serving probably the best burger I’ve ever had.. Again and again 🤤”

“Might just be the best restaurant in the area if not all of OC… Every dish we tried was sublime. From the Ratatouille to the Pistachio Soup (a delicious bisque) to Signature dish the Airline Chicken, we didn’t leave a morsel on our plates. Then there was this unique confection… Baclava Cheesecake!”

“Unit shots and Madai with yuzu kosho”

“The service was amazing from the staff. Our waiter Cody was outstanding! He was personable, knowledgeable and brought the food and drink items at the appropriate time.

The bone in ribeye steak was great. I have eaten many a ribeye steak in my life and this one was the best. I ordered it medium rare and it was cooked to perfection.

I regret not taking any pictures, but I did not want my phone to get in the way of this dining experience.

Looking forward to our next trip to The Capital Grille.”

“The food is amazing I found this because I couldn't believe all the perfect reviews could be true but they were Amazing food great server fair prices Hard to believe this place has been there for over 16 years and we've never been there We're going back for sure!”

“Love the Brussels sprouts!!!”

“Have been a very satisfied regular @EatChow CM for several years. The menu varies seasonally, selections are plated attractively & are always delicious; love the fried green tomatoes😋. Eric & his crew are cordial with the right balance of attentiveness. Undoubtedly authentic, consistently never fails to please & a local, late night favorite🧘🏻‍♀️”

“I don’t claim to be a connoisseur in Asian cuisine. I do like fresh, variety, spices, sauces and appreciate courteous efficient service. My second visit. Was not disappointed. The wait to be seated is long. Would not have waited but one person in our group was visiting from out of state and insisted.”

“Loved the food so much! The tapas were delicious. The cocktails were a hit or miss, but enjoyed them overall - some of them were truly amazing! Our server was amazing and thoughtful!”

“Found by accident great food and service excellent. Patio and in four dining. Had beef teriyaki with tempura and miso soup and salad and California roll. ReAsonable priced too”

“Since I arrived as as student in NYC in 1983, simply the best. Per my father's suggestion.”

“This is an excellent spot for date night. Drinks are great and the ceviche was so good - very refreshing with so much flavor. We also couldn't pass up on the papa rellenas!”

“This is the best Thai food I’ve had in all of OC. I had the spicy pork noodle soup and golden pouches, both were 10 out of 10, and the Thai coffee was the perfect accompaniment to the spicy meal! Can’t wait to go again. Excellent service too!”

“We had such a great experience at Yuzu Sushi! The service was outstanding—Ann P. was an incredible host who truly took care of us with kindness and attention. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making the whole dining experience even better.

The sushi itself was absolutely top-notch—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. What I loved most is that it wasn’t greasy at all, just pure, clean taste that makes you want to keep eating more.

Highly recommend this spot to all sushi lovers—you’ll definitely leave satisfied!”

“Great exhibits educated team on floor ! Cool And calm environment ! Lots of refreshing recharge snacks beverages etc”

“Great food! Warm and very friendly greeting at the front. Best dining service provided by the staff.”

“This little vending machine has such good healthy deserts! I really enjoyed my dessert. I am super weird with textures too, so I was nervous, but with the coconut flakes on top it was perfect. I tried the original and coffee flavor- and both were good!”

“Don't hate.... Yes sometimes your order is wrong but they will correct it. Big fan of del taco. I think there are better del tacos but this is my closest one.”

“The food is good, but it can get 50/50 on the milkshakes. There are days when it tastes amazing, and days where there are some things off and the hot chocolate most of the time, it tastes great.”

“I love the fresh salsa at this location. Unfortunately I've never seen it and any others and I don't live close to this one. Please consider putting this in more Del Tacos”

“Authentic, great service, fun staff!”

“Great coffee and chai! My husband and I stopped in while visiting our kids in the area. Adorable place and some of the coffee we have had. He had the Vietnamese Iced Coffee and I had an iced dirty chai. We loved them both. We will be back any time we are in town!”

“I often crave crepe cakes and cheesecakes, and this is the place with an impressively wide selection.
It’s a little tucked away in the South Coast Plaza, but definitely worth finding - they sell truly premium cakes here.
On average, each slice costs about $10.”

“It was yummy and fast. Everything was fresh and clean”

“Very good”

“I’m really glad I found this place! I’m always on the lookout for good kabob and Persian dishes, and this spot definitely delivered. The food tastes great, and the prices are very reasonable. I’ll definitely be coming back.”

“This is an oasis among the offices. Great alternative to MJs down the street.

Ventilation inside is bad, but this probably comes from being tucked inside an office building.”

“THey have great food. Friendly staff Quick service and a clean pleasant eating environment.”

“Fairlawn store is great! Ice cream is amazing! Staff is very helpful& takes care of customers quickly ! Highly recommend !”

“I love sushi, and out of the amount of sushi places I’ve gone too, this one has blown my mind. They have a wide range of rolls, I came with my bf and got the crispy rice and spice tuna, and then was later recommended hot night by Sean, one of the cooks, he was phenomanal, the art in the roll pares the food as well as the look at an out standing 10 stars if I could. 🔥👏👏👏”

“Very good kebab wraps ( falafel or beef/lamb with salad. The garlic aioli was pretty delicious and tasty too. Staff are friendly and helpful.”

“I just ordered the salmon plate and it was absolutely the best salmon I've ever had. yummy!!! I will absolutely order again. I can't wait to try more items.”

“Liquid 4 Life is a breath of fresh air! Shad is simply the most generous human. We were captivated by his knowledge, passion, and authenticity for wellness & goodness. Our kids loved their Bliss smoothie and I loved Blue Majik. Felt hydrated & elevated after our visit. Thank you, Shad!”

“One of my favorite sushi bars in CM!!! 2 orders 3 roll Maki special Tuna Lover, White Tiger, Shrimp Super Crunch, Soft shell crab, baked scallops, Newport special Salmon 👍🏽”

“I have been on an elimination diet for 11 months (AIP) and have had to give up eating out because no one serves anything I can have without completely changing the menu item! Chixy Natural’s Paleo Bowl was absolutely delicious! Such simple and yummy ingredients! Best of all, I didn’t have to cook it myself. We will be going there again!”

“I love this place. The tacos are amazing, especially the Al Pastor tacos, they’re my favorite! One of the best taco spots to stop at if you’re not from the area! Huge shoutout to the owners of this place, always a pleasure!”

“Chef Stanley and the staff served what has been hands-down, the best sushi experience. I’ve had the United States so far.

Words cannot express absolutely delightful. This entire meal was the atmosphere the freshness the choice of ingredients execution absolutely top notch! Not to mention, I have quite a few allergies and they went above and beyond to take excellent care of me and serve me some of the best sushi I’ve ever had”

“First memorable bbq chicken experience in the states ever ! Especially compared to the one in Jamboree I usually go to. The guy working morning on September 29th deserves a raise or something. He was in there all by himself, was very kind to us, and our chicken tasted amazing !! This will be my go to bbq from now on highly recommend.”

“Staff was super friendly, service was quick, and the food was great. fresh large portions. highly recommended putting it in your dining rotation.”

“My favorite spot for wonderful food in a funky, hip atmosphere. Chicken and waffles are a must!”

“Food was so delicious recommended for who hasn’t tried it , and great service as well my first time. I would come back, but I’m too far. I’m from San Antonio Texas. Thumbs up 👍 👍”

“This is my go to place 😁”

“Great food. Super nice staff. Thank you. When they say it’s spicy believe them. Dare is almost unbearable. I wouldn’t dare try the double dare. Soooo good.”

“If you’re looking for the best Ensenada style fish tacos this is the spot grab some black beans and white rice. Throw a little pico on your plate and don’t forget a little extra side of the white sauce. They also have cold bottled beer.”

“The service was great and the sushi was delish! Great job redecorating and the music was nice too! 👍✌️🍣”

“Trying this place out for the first tome. I have the Mr Fennel, & it’s quite tasty. It’s not saucy, not doughy, & not covered in cheese. Crust is not thin & crispy. I don’t like saucy pizza so it worked out great. It has good selections of flavor.”

“Wow. Wow. Wow. Amazing experience here. The food is absolutely fabulous, the meat is crispy and cooked to perfection, the sauce compliments it perfectly, I am absolutely in love. Definitely a must try”

“I would sell all my designer bags for their chicken gravy sandwich. My partner had the bacon burrito and it left him without words (he’s an amazing chef). I absolutely love this place, the staff is so kind. Great atmosphere- hidden gem. Would come back everyday if I can.”

“We ordered two different mazemens: the Deluxe and the Kyoto. First off, the noodles were great, I loved how chewy/springy/bouncy they were.

As for the flavors, the Kyoto was decent. It was savory, but nothing really stood out. The Deluxe, however, was bursting with flavor. With just the right amount of spice and garlic, plus a few splashes of their house vinegar, I couldn’t stop eating. Toward the end of the meal, they brought out a small cup of rice that you can mix with the remaining sauce.

The service was great, parking was plentiful, and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed.”

“We went in late, everything else was closed.
My GF was extremely hungry so they took a quick order of a taco first, ordered it and then came back for the order she received her Taco satisfied her hunger. Then the shared food came out, She ate 3/4 of that. She must have been hungry.
The waiter was extremely accommodating, repeated checkups on us.
Wonderful demeanor.
Told manager about our great experience and suggested a bonus for him. I also gave him an extra tip.”

“Love this place. First time here. Super authentic legit Soba / Udon place. All hand crafted. Chicken Tempura Curry Udon / Shabu Shabu Spicy Udon / Classic Tempura Udon. All fantastic. Does justice to our 10yrs in Japan. Wish we lived closer to here. But will mos def. Shout out to Scarlett, my number one fan for reading this ;-)”

“Without a doubt… The Flaky Apple Pie Co is the best find ever!! I have ordered all of the different pies and each one is more delicious than the last !! The most wonderful pie was the last one I bought…. The most unbelievable FRESH PEACH Pie!!! Best I have ever had!!! Thank you Brooke and her team! We will be friends forever!❤️”

“Came here for my first time with my best friends and will be coming again! Amazing and perfect customer service, very professional, patient, helpful, and knowledgeable! The pizza was the best part, very tasteful and delicious, didn't even take a picture because it was that good.
Very well organized and clean, with such a nice vibe and scenery truly did have an awesome experience!”

“place is awesome. quick and tasty”

“this place is amazing! everything is delish & sooo Many options to always try new things! the staff is absolutely the best! & the artwork inside is perfect for pictures! definitely our favorite place!”

“They have real chilaquiles not the chips covered in sauce!! Very delicious!”

“We got brunch here with 3 adults and 3 toddlers. The back area was beautiful and a perfect enclosed area for us all to enjoy before eating some delicious food. The mimosa, breakfast burrito and peanut butter & chocolate bar were highlights.

Kid-friendliness: Lots of outdoor space. On the morning we were there the back was empty, which was perfect for letting little people do some exploring without bothering other customers.”

“So good!!! A must when in Orange County!”

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“I have been to the Sessions in Newport beach a few times and I love everything about the place, great food, great service, and the owner greeted me personally! I would 100% recommend this place for a great family meal!”

“Had our Lunch with family on our way to Huntington Beach. Had Veg Pakoda as starter and Chicken Biryani, Garlic Nan and Mushroom Matar as main menu. Incredible taste and authentic Indian flavour. Excellent”

“Love this place. Right off the freeway in a convenient location. They shop is well decorated with a nice vibe. Their coffee is always solid with good variety of drinks. It a good spot to work during the day or just swing by for a drink to go. Overall its a great little spot”

“The birria burrito is HUGE, and loaded with meat and cheese! But I would say, for the taste, I’ve definitely have had better elsewhere. Was not able to check if it was supposed to come with consume or not.”

“Perfect place for lunch sandwiches and burritos. All Fresh Dailey Patio dining Great.”

“Good coffee/latte people are nice location is convenient”

“I don't understand why Nick's closed. I really want to know why. So if there is any one who can tell us why we would really appreciate it.”

“Nothing fishy about this place. It's a small family run business. Blame covid for the price increases and there are sign posted to make you aware of the increase. it's the best food and most reasonable prices in town. if you cant afford a 11 dish then don't buy or complain about it. These reviews are for the food not whiners.”

“Poul’s Bakery took our breath away , we couldn’t believe the cake we have taken pictures from we have searched the internet images and sent it to her the custom cake we wanted , and not only she made the identical one ,the taste was so delicious actually finished the entire slice, it’s rare for me to eat the whole slice, as many cakes are made with to much sugar , it overwhelms to entire cakes other ingredients, this was so perfectly balanced ,and l asked for second , so did few guests , we as host wished we ordered the bigger size , we don’t like the buttercream topping due to its excessive sugar , we ordered her soexisl topping , while you others ask no buttercream but we want Poul’s Bakery special topping we heard so much about it , sorry l don’t remember what it was called . My bad ,this Poul’s baker we also find out been around for decades as she is the second owner but uses the same original recipes. She said it’s a company secret Lol, we respect that Try Poul’s Bakery , it won’t s sidelong you and ask for a sample of their fantastic cannolis . And on the spot in events she actually make the cake front of your guests . We never tried that but people are ranting about it and went at viral with millions of views and shared ,,we saw it in her website . Poul’s Bakery didn’t disappoint us , give them a try Best from Goldstein family”

“Great service, My friends and I come from Germany, and our English is so so, most of this I had to use Google Translate. However, there was a kind young lady who was able to help us in German with a name something along the lines of Jessi, and she was very helpful, especially for my friends who can't really speak English well. So I wanted to give credit, and the food was great.”

“Why did it close it was a great place? Now its something called MOON. Did Pan Asia move??”

“This is my favorite restaurant! I loved it back when it was on Bristol, but I have been back to the new Red Hill location twice now and it is even more of a special dining experience. Massimo has come out to explain the history of the wine and food and the sources of his ingredients. He tells wonderful stories with a great sense of humor, and his daughter who helps serve is also very knowledgeable and delightful. I feel transported and hosted in a way I have never experienced in a restaurant. The food is amazing. The fresh handmade pasta melts in your mouth. We have eaten every dessert and they are all spectacular. Every wine and appetizer we have tried has been extraordinary. I couldn't recommend this place more.”

“Delish and great staff. The staff IS family and they treat not only their customers like family, but the other staff as well. That means a lot. We had a fun time with DJ and Pleng. About the food... We had 4 dishes... Hanuman's ceviche, Tom Kha Gai, Massaman, Pad See Ew and a nice glass of Malbec. My favorites were the ceviche and Massaman. But everything was so good. Hubs liked everything. There was literally no wait at 3 pm but come soon... Once word gets out this place will have a 45 min wait just like the mother location on Bristol.”

“Food was absolutely incredible. All the staff and waiters are extremely polite and friendly. Great experience for my birthday!”

“manager Saeed is outstanding the coffee was hot the server was very attentive I'll be sure to go back”

“Trying this place out for the first tome. I have the Mr Fennel, & it’s quite tasty. It’s not saucy, not doughy, & not covered in cheese. Crust is not thin & crispy. I don’t like saucy pizza so it worked out great. It has good selections of flavor.”

“Absolutely great service with our waiter being very attentive. The food was great and the ambiance was just perfect for our date night. We even had the GM personally boxed our leftover food without us even asking. Definitely returning soon.”

“It was first time we went there, food amazing and stuff friendly”

“The best açaí I’ve ever had. And I’m from Brazil and know what a good and authentic açaí is! And the service at this place is outstanding! Our attendant Bryan was very kind and attentive with our order! Loved it! Thank you!”

“I often crave crepe cakes and cheesecakes, and this is the place with an impressively wide selection.
It’s a little tucked away in the South Coast Plaza, but definitely worth finding - they sell truly premium cakes here.
On average, each slice costs about $10.”

“The Eggs Benedict, pesto chicken sandwich and pancakes were all very good. The staff did a good job managing the line up of customers during the Saturday morning rush. Parking is at a premium here, so check out your options before arriving.”

“thank you alex for amazing services and understanding. the food was absolutely amazing, the fried chicken was cooked all the way and delicious! would highly come back to this location!”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hands down one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever been to! The food is incredible — every dish bursts with flavor and feels like a perfect balance of authenticity and creativity. The staff are unbelievably friendly and make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for anything from a casual meal to a special night out. Every visit leaves me looking forward to the next one — this place is a true gem!”

“Great Greek salads. Get the Chicken and fried pitas.”

“Delicious😍😍. We ordered take out for a picnic in the park on a Sunday afternoon. Our food was ready on time and the pickup was fast and easy 😋. Our food was delicious, the poke bowl was my favorite but the chicken was also delicious. Parking in the area is always tough 🙄”

“So much fun! Been here multiple times. Had so much fun the first time I had to bring back my adult daughters to check it out. Can’t wait for the next trip.”

“Great management! Thanks for serving the Costa Mesa community.”

“Absolutely great food and incredible music. Both rooms offer variety of music and definitely invites you to hit the dance floor to show off your moves. Overall great atmosphere either for some dancing classes, fine dining or social dancing.”