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Petrossian at Tiffany
Diners’ top pick
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$$$$
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French
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4.9
(145)
The new Petrossian at Tiffany restaurant concept—located at Tiffany & Co. South Coast Plaza—brings a one-of-a-kind dining experience to Southern California. With the world’s finest caviar and a French-influenced contemporary menu, Petrossian’s Executive Chef Carlos Cabrera masterfully unites the art of caviar with the Tiffany & Co. tradition of excellence.
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Il Dolce
$$$$
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Italian
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4.8
(355)
Known for using only natural, fresh ingredients, Il Dolce specializes in Italian cuisine. Along with a variety of pastas, salads, patrons can select from a number of pizza menu options. Inspired by authentic pies made in Naples, each pizza at Il Dolce is prepared in a wood-fire oven, giving it an authentic, smoky flavor.Family owned and operated, this award-winning restaurant provides a cozy, comfortable environment where pizza enthusiasts can watch their pies being prepared. Guests dining at Il Dolce can also enjoy a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail. Dessert items along with a special gluten-free menu are also available.
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Ruscello - Nordstrom South Coast Plaza
$$$$
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Mediterranean
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4.7
(162)
Ruscello is a full-service restaurant featuring Mediterranean and Italian-inspired cuisine. The menu is bold in flavor, focusing on great appetizers, salads, sandwiches, brick-oven pizzas, pastas, entrées and housemade desserts. Guests can choose to sit in the dining room or enjoy a drink and food offering in the bar area.
Ruscello is located on the third floor of Nordstrom South Coast Plaza, on the corner of Bristol & Sunflower.
We are open for dine-in service and outdoor patio dining and to-go orders with Curbside Pickup. Call (714) 850-2510 to place your order.
Join us for Brunch on weekends
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Le Shrimp Noodle Bar
Top-rated food
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$$$$
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Chinese
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4.6
(7)
Le Shrimp Noodle Bar draws inspiration from the classic Japanese noodle soup to bring together Chinese and Japanese flavors. Each bowl offers a complex and elaborate depth of tastes, guaranteed to delight and surprise with each sip.
Savor the luscious, piquant broth that is characterized by a tantalizing, smoky aroma, unique to Le Shrimp Ramen. Each Le Shrimp Ramen bowl is prepared to order using premium craft noodles for a truly satisfying noodle soup experience.
乐虾拉面家的灵感取自于日式拉面浓郁醇厚的汤底，结合
中式料理的技巧与香料，两者完美地结合了中华和日本的
文化精随，提供精简又富层次的口感
乐虾拉面家令人再三回访的招牌拉面汤底—虾皇汤，是
经过长时间研发尝试淬炼而成，独特的味道与坊间截然不
同。 汤头运用大量硕大鲜虾、猪骨与养生香料经过长时间
的文火熬制，让汤头呈现天然亮丽和迷人的橘红色，绝对
是品尝一碗汤面的至高享受。
除了令人惊艳的虾皇拉面，乐虾拉面家同时提供了各式手
工小菜、及多款口味的拉面，用餐环境是别具一格的现代
日式氛围，是两个首屈一指的世界拉面文化结晶呈现。
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The Capital Grille - Costa Mesa
$$$$
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Steakhouse
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4.8
(4284)
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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Seasons 52 - Costa Mesa
$$$$
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American
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4.7
(8060)
Seasons 52 is a comfortable and stylish fresh grill and wine bar offering a refreshingly balanced approach to dining where guests are free to enjoy, knowing any choice they make is one they'll feel good about. The menu changes with the season to feature ingredients at their peak, from whole produce that arrives and is kept 100% fresh, never frozen, to carefully sourced meats and pristine seafood. Entrées are oak-fire grilled or brick oven-roasted, without a fryer in sight, to be flavorful and naturally lighter, and the Wine Bar pours 52 world-class wines by glass and signature cocktails. Lunch and dinner daily, happy hour Monday - Thursday.
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Habana - Costa Mesa
Top-rated hospitality
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$$$$
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Cuban
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4.8
(2256)
Habana was established in 1995. We serve Nuevo Latino cuisine which includes some Cuban and Spanish classics. We are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. We have both indoor and outdoor seating. There is a fun and romantic atmosphere with candle light throughout the entire restaurant. We have a lot of special event celebrations so there is always something new and exciting for our guests to experience.
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Mah Jong's by Chef Mike
$$$$
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Global, International
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4.8
(47)
Chef Mike & Chef Mateo, changing menus daily, cooking with love and passion in our food.
Located downstairs in South Coast Plaza, between Anqi and Bloomingdales.
We are the secret spot, limiting our discovery to sharing, happy, and aloha spirited guests.
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Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Costa Mesa
$$$$
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American
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4.8
(58)
Authentic Japanese Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant.
Manpuku Community!!
We are now open for inside dinning ONLY.
Please call at 714-708-3290 if you have any questions. Thank you!
-Restaurant Policy-
We hold reservations for 10 minutes. If your party has not arrived or called via phone within 10 minutes after your reservation time, the restaurant reserves the right to mark your reservation as a no-show or cancellation. Time limit of 1hour 45 min dinning must be required for all party. Please check in before your reservation time.
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Paragon Restaurant
Great vibe
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$$$$
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Contemporary American
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4.4
(36)
Paragon is a contemporary restaurant that strives to create dishes and drinks that are familiar yet elevated. The restaurant name Paragon, has its roots in French, a word that is meant to emphasize a place viewed as a model for excellence. With this as our focus, we provide a warm atmosphere, an innovated kitchen, and a creative bar program. Additionally we host incredible jazz acts four days a night and on our weekend morning brunches.
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Descanso - Plancha Dining
$$$$
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Mexican
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4.6
(447)
THIS PAGE IS FOR PLANCHA TABLES ONLY (Where Our Chefs Cook at Your Table). For reservations in our standard Dining Room/Patio, please search for DESCANSO STANDARD DINING on the Open Table Website or call at 714.486.3798
PLANCHA Dining is available for Dinner Monday through Sunday and Saturday & Sunday Brunch.
TAQUERO TUESDAYS: On Tuesdays the Plancha Seating is Available on a First Come First Serve Basis. $2.50 Gourmet Street Tacos, Drink Specials and More.
Descanso is a modern taqueria in that it celebrates authentic Mexican flavors executed on a traditional plancha grill and prepared in front of you at your table.
Seating Types:
PLANCHA
Make a reservation at the Plancha Table for an intimate experience with your Taquero Chef. This is a multi-course meal option where each item is cooked in front of you!
STANDARD DINING
Make a reservation for our Standard dining room or patio on the Descanso Standard Dining Open Table Page.
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2145 Eats
$$$$
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Pizzeria
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4.6
(72)
2145 Eats is focused on delicious, fresh food and amazing service. Our seasonal menu is chef driven, with an emphasis on Neapolitan style wood-fire pizza. We also offer an array of small plates from various cuisines that change seasonally to keep the restaurant fresh and ever evolving. 2145 Eats has been reviewed as a great date spot with the majority of seating outside, so that you can dine under the night sky. We offer craft local beer and a variety of wine that complements our dishes. Expect to be given a high quality level of service at a casual, neighborhood dining spot.
Consecutively made the Orange County 75 Best Restaurants List Each Year Since 2018
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Newport Rib Company
Great budget-friendly spot
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$$$$
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Barbecue
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4.7
(648)
If it's delicious BBQ, in a dinner house that knows more than just great BBQ, Newport Rib Company is your place. Comfortable booths, a great bar with sports on the TV, and a staff so friendly you'll think that you’re part of the family...and you are. This local landmark has been serving BBQ’d specialties for over 30 years; slow roasted tri-tip, Prime rib, juicy steaks, stiff martini's and great salads all add up to a first-rate experience without the first-rate price. Come and find out why this family-owned business has become a MUST-have when visiting the Orange County area.Try the onion brick or the grilled artichoke for appetizers, the BBQ’d chopped tri-tip or chicken salad is a health conscious favorite, but the meat is center stage at this one of a kind Costa Mesa institution. Take-out, catering from 25 to 2500 guests, a banquet room which seats 80, large comfortable booths, and an environment that caters to our guests no matter if regulars or soon to be’s.
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Mutt's Eastbluff
$$$$
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American
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4.8
(246)
Welcome to Mutts! We are Coming Soon and are looking forward to opening our doors for all of you!
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SOCIAL - COSTA MESA
$$$$
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American
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4.5
(19)
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  • SrTivip
    Orange County •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    A bit of something for everyone on the menu, delicious health consensus options. I loved the Chilean sea bass, and addon crab polenta, meatball appetizer is great, and their desert shots are awesome size and taste. Our server Felix was very helpful and accommodating. We'll definitely be back.
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    Seasons 52 - Costa Mesa$$$$• American• Costa Mesa
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    4.7
  • OpenTable Diner
    Orange County •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 2, 2023
    Food was incredible! Perfect place for a cute dinner with friends or a date night. Drinks were good and definitely strong, but no complaints on that. Service was good, our server lagged a bit at the end but the majority of the time he was quick and helpful. Will definitely be back!
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    Habana - Costa Mesa$$$$• Cuban• Costa Mesa
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    4.8
  • AndrewM
    Los Angeles •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on Jan 2, 2023
    The sides have reduced in size and quality of ingredients. Bread is now a fee and less of it (hardly enough for 2 people). Although the steak and Chilean WSB was on point. Will come back, but will be making new decisions.
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    Mastro's Steakhouse - Costa Mesa$$$$• Steak• Costa Mesa
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    4.6
  • JackC
    Los Angeles •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jan 2, 2023
    Our chef was cool, but underwhelming, service was great…drinks rarely empty.
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    Benihana - Newport Beach, CA$$$$• Japanese• Newport Beach
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    4.1
  • GabbyCvip
    Orange County •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 1, 2023
    Always a good time at Water Grill. Friendly staff, great ambiance, and delicious seafood for a good value.
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    Water Grill - South Coast Plaza$$$$• Seafood• Costa Mesa
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    4.7

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Home to the largest shopping mall on the West Coast as well as Orange County's airport, Costa Mesa is also one of the OC's favorite food destinations. Sample fine French dining on the roof of huge South Coast Plaza or taste European-inspired small plates with exotic ingredients in a trendy eatery. Seafood restaurants aren't plentiful, but you'll find some of the county's Asian-style hot crab and shrimp restaurants in this Costa Mesa neighborhood. Eclectic restaurants gather near John Wayne Airport where surprisingly excellent breakfast spots are hidden in anonymous-looking office parks and grand sushi restaurants share parking lots with high-end Mexican food establishments.

Frequently asked questions

Restaurants with gluten-free options in Costa Mesa are Seasons 52 - Costa Mesa, Claim Jumper - Costa Mesa and The Capital Grille - Costa Mesa

Bottomless brunch in Costa Mesa is available at Plums Cafe, Water Grill - South Coast Plaza and Seasons 52 - Costa Mesa

The most romantic restaurant in Costa Mesa is Water Grill - South Coast Plaza

Restaurants in Costa Mesa with a great view include Leatherby's Cafe Rouge, Water Grill - South Coast Plaza and Silver Trumpet Restaurant & Bar

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