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- STSrTivipOrange County •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoA 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.More infoSeasons 52 - Costa Mesa$$$$• American• Costa Mesa•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerOrange County •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Food was incredible! Perfect place for a cute dinner with friends or a date night. Drinks were good and definitely strong, but no complaints on that. Service was good, our server lagged a bit at the end but the majority of the time he was quick and helpful. Will definitely be back!More infoHabana - Costa Mesa$$$$• Cuban• Costa Mesa•4.8
- AMAndrewMLos Angeles •1 review4.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023The sides have reduced in size and quality of ingredients. Bread is now a fee and less of it (hardly enough for 2 people). Although the steak and Chilean WSB was on point. Will come back, but will be making new decisions.More infoMastro's Steakhouse - Costa Mesa$$$$• Steak• Costa Mesa•4.6
- JCJackCLos Angeles •3 reviews4.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Our chef was cool, but underwhelming, service was great…drinks rarely empty.More infoBenihana - Newport Beach, CA$$$$• Japanese• Newport Beach•4.1
- GCGabbyCvipOrange County •10 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Always a good time at Water Grill. Friendly staff, great ambiance, and delicious seafood for a good value.More infoWater Grill - South Coast Plaza$$$$• Seafood• Costa Mesa•4.7
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Black Angus Steakhouse - Fountain ValleyHuntington Beach / Seal Beach / Fountain Valley$42.99 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge (@ the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano)San Juan Capistrano$45.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Five Course, Basque Tasting Menu Experience
Top of The VAnaheim$125.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Weekday Tasting Menu | Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
MeteoraHollywood$75.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
2 for $22 featured lunch specials
Bosscat OrangeOrange$22.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Edge Seating Table - Brunch/Lunch
The Rooftop by JGBeverly Hills$125.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Malibu Cabana Experience
The Penthouse RestaurantSanta Monica$195.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Tomahawk Twosday - 40 oz. Ribeye for Two
The Country Club - Costa MesaNewport Beach$137.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Descanso - Standard DiningCosta Mesa$15.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Comfort Food Mondays
Tavern House Kitchen + BarNewport Beach$25.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Bricia Lopez Cookbook Dinner "ASADA"
Caldo VerdeDowntown$85.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Gyu-Kaku - Huntington Beach, CAHuntington Beach / Seal Beach / Fountain Valley$47.50 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Hector's on the CircleOrange$75.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Takami Sushi & Robata RestaurantDowntown$25.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
Naturally Peninsula Plant-Based Menu
The Belvedere at The Peninsula Beverly HillsBeverly Hills$95.00 per personReserve
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Top Hispanic Owned and Operated Restaurants in the U.S.
September 15th to October 15th brings the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, a time that honors the cultures of people whose ancestors came from Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Spain. A big part of the cultural heritage that many Latinx people share in this country is food. To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, below find Hispanic-owned and -operated across the U.S.
Discover Costa Mesa
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
Healthy restaurants located in Costa Mesa include Seasons 52 - Costa Mesa, Water Grill - South Coast Plaza and Outpost Kitchen - South Coast Metro
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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