Restaurants in Costa Mesa
The Best Restaurants
El Matador
1768 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627I wish I would of taken pics of my food to show how amazing it is! Authentic Mexican food and great drinks. I had the shrimp/ steak fajitas and there was so...
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Nick's Pizza Ristorante Italiano
2300 Harbor Blvd # K1, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Came for lunch. Everything was just okay. Nothing was spectacular or amazing. Nothing was bad We had a chicken park sandwich, kids pasta and chicken fungi with...
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Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa
2101 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627This is an amazing place for family dinner. My Aunt really enjoyed her birthday here. The food was delicious, fresh, and hot. If you need a nice spot to spend...
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Water Grill South Coast Plaza
3300 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Can't say enough about this place. We worked with their super friendly staff to reserve a private room for Mother's day and it was fantastic. The...
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The Capital Grille
3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626It was wonderful from the decorated table, hand written birthday card to the amazing food and service. Such a wonderful place to celebrate a birthday!! Will...
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Playa Mesa
428 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627We frequent this place because it’s just so good. The vibe is great. Fast paced, awesome music. Margaritas on point. Food is absolutely delicious. There is...
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Al Forno Caffe
1525 Mesa Verde Dr E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Went there for dinner. Moderate crowd but socially distanced. Seated quickly at the table of choice. Service was good, friendly and efficient. First served...
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Trenta Pizza & Cucina
1661 Superior Ave Ste. D, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Food is pretty good. Had a nice family dinner in the parking lot patio; nicely done parking lot dining area.Highlights: pizzas and the beet salad.Lowlights: ...
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Yard House
1875 Newport Blvd A-219, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Michelle was great. It was an appetizer type of day. We tried the crispy chicken wings, Wisconsin cheese curds and the calamari dish. Order an extra side of...
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Habana Restaurant
2930 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Food and staff was great, but had some small qualms. We went there on a Saturday night so it's likely they were just extra busy, but it was hard to get...
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Darbari Persian Grill
1866 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Darbari is one of the best restaurants in town. If you want to eat real persian food stop by. The quality of food is 10/10. The restaurant is super clesn....
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Al's New York Cafe
1673 Irvine Ave B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627After patronizing their nearest neighbor for years, I tried Al's. BINGO! Their pie might not be NY/NJ quality, but for Ca? Excellent. The best local...
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The Country Club
330 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Nice atmosphere and great patio. My servers were attentive and knowledgable about the menu. The food was disappointing, I had the octopus which was not...
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Din Tai Fung
3333 Bristol Street South Coast Plaza, Space 2071 Upper Level, Costa Mesa, CA 92626I did walk in and line wasn't too long on Monday lunch. I waited for about 25mins. Food taste good as always! I also got shrimps fried rice and sesame...
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Nice Guys 100% Vegan
615 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Nice Guys serves up a super delicious veggie burger. We shared the BBQ bacon cheeseburger and sweet potato fries. The burger was hot and fresh, just enough...
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Meiji Seimen Costa Mesa
1113 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626I love this place for their authenticity especially when it comes to their soba & rolls. The rolls are simple, so if you're someone who wants fancy...
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Maggiano's Little Italy
3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Amazing Food, Amazing Service!! Tried this place out for a anniversary date night with my GF because she loves pasta!! I must say I definitely will be back...
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Ciao! Deli & Pizzeria
2336 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626I've been hunting for a hood Italian sandwich! Thank you, Jesus! Finally found a sandwich that hits the spot. I've done a tour of all the deli's...
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Seabirds Kitchen
2930 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92606This place is GREAT! A perfect combination of fast easy delicious and friendly service. The atmosphere was clean and inviting. Outdoor dining only (heads up...
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Toast Kitchen & Bakery
1767 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Obsessed with this place. The entrees are as delicious as they look. Great selection of cocktails. Don't leave without picking something up from the...
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ETCetera Sushi & Izakaya
355 Bristol St Ste W, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Was sat down in a matter of minutes..didn't know my servers name but the staff overall were very friendly...my family if 3 and our 2 pups sat outside!! We...
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Plums Cafe + Catering
369 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Great place for breakfast. Best to go early in the morning on weekends because it does get on the crowded side. Love the Oregon Trail breakfast option and the...
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Descanso Restaurant
1555 Adams Ave #103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Had an early dinner at the Plancha Table. The food and presentation were excellent. Very good authentic Mexican Cuisine choices. A bit pricy but the food and...
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Santa Monica Seafood (Market & Cafe)
154 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Love love love this place! We have dined here lots of time! This is the place where we would come back over & over! Best quality of fresh oysters for good...
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folks pizzeria
2937 Bristol St A102, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Let’s start with the dough. Amazing pizza doughs and breads with a very open crumb. Beautiful and delicious.I tried the mushroom pizza, with fontina cheese...
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American Restaurants
American in Costa Mesa
Wild Goose Tavern
436 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627I love this place. The decor is awesome and our server Olivia was the sweetest! Super helpful when we weren’t sure what to order and friendly. Highly...
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Dick Church's Restaurant
2698 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Little mixed on how i feel about this place. Food decent, service adequate, and with fair prices. Not my style of food i guess, and wasn't spectacular to...
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Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Costa Mesa
Doria's Haus of Pizza
1500 Adams Ave #108, Costa Mesa, CA 92626A glass of wine after a great meal. He = Linguini and Clams, with garlic bread & a pasta salad. She = Tuna and cheese sandwich with coleslaw. We have been...
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2145 Pizza
2145 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627I think it says a lot about a restaurant when my boyfriend and I managed to clear a whole meal (two pizzas, salad, and appetizers) in less than 20 minutes....
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Pizza D'Oro
1145 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626BEST PIZZA EVER! NUF SAID! SO GOOD! It will make you want to slap your mama! No but for real, I've traveled all over California and this is by far one of...
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Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Costa Mesa
Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina
1262 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626After all these years Acapulco still NEVER disappoints, even during post-COVID. I have been coming to Acapulco since I was in kindergarten. I have grown up...
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Taco María
3313 Hyland Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Their Molle de polle is the bomb. So much flavor and cooked to perfection. This place gets it right everytime I come here. One of the best in Costa Mesa by...
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Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Costa Mesa
Golden Dragon Restaurant
2023 Harbor Blvd A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627First time to visit this restaurant. Staff very friendly. Restaurant is very clean and big enough for indoor dining. Tried the sizzling rice soup for the first...
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Capital Noodle Bar - Costa Mesa
3033 Bristol St c, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Straight from getting our second vaccination we waited 15 minutes and then went in search of the ultimate lunch experience close to Santa Ana. While driving...
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Hong Kong Express
2200 Harbor Blvd # E180, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Love this fast food chinese food restaurant. My go to is the BBQ pork. The portions they give is unimaginable for any restaurant to give. Monica is super...
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Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in Costa Mesa
FishBonz Seafood Grill
350 E 17th St Ste 2, Costa Mesa, CA 92627This is an amazing place for seafood dishes that are familiar, but a little upscale. The prices are a tiny bit higher than I normally pay for this style of...
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Poke Tiki - Newport Mesa
488 E 17th St a105, Costa Mesa, CA 92627I haven't been to the actual restaurant but have ordered takeout from them a few times and it's been great each time! Thave a ton of options for...
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Baja Fish Tacos
171 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627I went to Baja Fish Tacos for the first time this past weekend. We ordered the fish and shrimp platters with the side of rice and beans. The shrimp, rice and...
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Sushi Bars
Sushi Bars in Costa Mesa
Shunka Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
369 E 17th St #17th, Costa Mesa, CA 92627First time there. I did their omakase. It may have been their mid level. I don't really remember. It was tasty. Everything was enjoyable. I would return...
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Kakurega: Sushi Tapas Sake
2574 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Was not sure what to expect from a tapas joint but they have an individual menu along with an omakase. Was quoted $60-$70 for the chef special but ended up...
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Sushi Imari
2340 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Our waitress is extremely gentle and attentive. The sushi is so good! I didn’t care too much for the roll though, tasted too much like a fusion instead of...
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Italian Restaurants
Italian in Costa Mesa
Quattro Caffé
3333 Bristol St #1205, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Excellent chefs. Quattro from start to finish was above excellent. Aubree was our server. She was very pleasant confident and swift. When we entered 4 other...
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Steakhouses
Steakhouses in Costa Mesa
Mastro's Steakhouse
633 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Every thing was great, the food, service and atmosphere. I was recently in at the Newport Mastro's and it was a terrible experience. Costa Mesa was so much...
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La Cave steak house and bar
1695 Irvine Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627It is always a pleasure to dine herewith friends or just the two of us. The steaks are great and cooked to your order, never had anything go wrong. They have...
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Outback Steakhouse
1670 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Everything was awesome! Our server, I believe his name was Adrian, was super attentive and just over all great. We had cocktails, the filet mignion and...
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Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Costa Mesa
Mendocino Farms
450 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627I went to Mendocino farms .. my first time .. I wasn't sure where to go get a good salad .. kinda out of my way as I live on the other side of town.. I...
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Lil Pickle
2985 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626My go to for sandwich cravings! I always order the same thing, the natural. It's my favorite turkey sandwich at the moment. The meatball subs are pretty...
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Bronx Sandwich Company
3030 Harbor Blvd #H1, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Ordered the pastrami Reuben with saukerkraut and bbq beef brisket sandwiches both on French bread. WOW!! The bread paired perfectly with the ingredients....
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Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Costa Mesa
The Crack Shack - Costa Mesa
196 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627My wife and I went to the crack shack for the first time and it was amazing. My wife ordered the Caesar chicken and I ordered the coop deville. Yes I would...
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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
3150 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Limited menu. Fries, chicken, and sauce (tastes vaguely like Cajun remoulade) were all delicious. Price and portions were reasonable. Nothing to complain about...
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Bonchon Costa Mesa
1534 Adams Ave Suite B, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Andy assisted us tonight on 4/24/21 and he was so kind and patient with us! We needed some time to figure everything out but thought the wings were incredible!...
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Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in Costa Mesa
Wafu of Japan Sushi
320 Bristol St Ste. G, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Sushi. A misshapen ball of rice. A thin slice of fish. Some wasabi. So simple. Yet so delicious!! And don't forget, it's better with sake. I think...
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Oak & Coal
333 E 17th St Ste 2, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Love the atmosphere! The staff here are fast and friendly. We had a very short wait upon arriving for dinner around 7:30 on a Thursday evening. The food was...
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California Shabu Shabu
801 Baker St A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Can't get better meat anywhere else for shabu. Had to do the donkey kong prime ribeye with egg yolk. My significant other and I love this spot. Tried...
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Vietnamese Restaurants
Vietnamese in Costa Mesa
East Borough
2937 Bristol St B102, Costa Mesa, CA 92626SO AMAZING! Feels just like little Saigon and taste just as good if not better too! Got 2 Banh Mi sandwiches (chicken Jidori and Grass Fed Beef) both so...
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