Best Casual Restaurants in Costa Mesa

We usually eat at Claim Jumper before attending a play at Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa. Service is always good and menu is reasonably priced and has a wide selection. Portions are substantial and we usually end up taking some home. They have a small outdoor area, which is actually what we prefer for an early evening dinner. The bar has a happy hour menu, but it's usually too crowded for us to get in there.

I was impressed by their beautiful decor and their stunning bar. The staff were very upbeat, friendly and helpful! I was again impressed by the service. I ordered a mojito mocktail and the bartender decided to make it a pomegranate mojito and it was soooo good. I was continually impressed. I also love when a restaurant leaves the water on the table. That's always a nice touch. I also noticed they have various types of water, including sparking and ph alkaline. For food my friend and I shared the Wedge salad and the pickled onions stole the show. The salad was packed with flavor and so delicious. We also got the tomato basil flatbread and it did not disappoint. The cheese was gooey, the tomatoes bursted with flavor...I'm craving it just thinking about it. The last stand out item were the fries! They had the perfect amount of crispy to crunchy ratio! I would say the best fries I've had in a long, long time! I will be back - if you're ever thinking about opening another location, I suggest San Clemente or Dana Point (closer to me)!

North Italia Restaurant was delicious Kyla was AWESOME

Great experience and the staff was amazing and accommodating. The sushi is super fresh.

Fantastic brunch, everything was delicious! Amazing coffee, this place is a go to. Authentic italian cafe vibe and cuisine. A little bit of ACTUAL Italy in Costa Mesa.