Leatherby's Cafe Rouge

Name: Leatherby's Cafe Rouge
Address: 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States, 92626
Telephone: (714) 429-7640
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1877)

$31 to $50

Californian

615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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2 people

Jun 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

We believe in locally sourcing seasonal, farm fresh vegetables and the freshest, most sustainable seafood available. Our artisanal craft cocktails are the ideal aperitif and we offer a range of wines from which to select the perfect pairing.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 429-7640
Website
http://www.leatherbyscaferouge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Greg Stillman
Catering
Chef Joachim Splichal’s Patina Catering offers unrivaled cuisine and impeccable service for events held throughout Orange County and Southern California. Our experienced staff can help you create the perfect event at one of our landmark locations, including Leatherby's Cafe Rouge, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, or at your home, office and favorite destinations. Contact our Special Events team at 714 556 2122 ext. 4202
Private party facilities
Leatherby’s Café Rouge in Costa Mesa, Orange County, is a steakhouse that celebrates the essential classics with a modern approach to championing the bounty of land and sea, focusing on the transformative moment when food meets fire.
Private party contact
Gina Carr: (714) 556-2122 ext. 4202

Location
615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Neighborhood
Costa Mesa
Cross street
Avenue of the Arts
Parking details
Valet parking is available on Town Center Drive.
Public transit
OCTA
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Private dining

Popular dishes

Chef's Nightly Bowl of Soup$14.00
seasonally inspired, made from scratch
Hamachi$21.00
avocado toast, sesame seeds, sea bean, lemon oil, tagarashi aioli
Giant Prawn + Crab Cake$26.00
spring garlic butter, Calabrian Chile
Rhode Island Calamari$21.00
Sauteed Calamari, Holland leeks, fennel, Calabrian Chile-Nduja, breadcrumbs, charred lemon
Butter Lettuce Wedge$18.00
buttermilk dressing, red onions, preserved tomatoes, stilton blue cheese, tarragon, everything bagel spice
Apple Salad$19.00
pink lady, arugula, whipped burrata, frisée, watercress, Meyer lemon vinaigrette
Charred Carrots$16.00
labneh-ranch, sumac, dill, walnut butter

Entrées

Filet Mignon$52.00
petite filet, sweet potato gratin, spring onion, garlic butter, asparagus puree
Rack of Lamb$52.00
grilled artichokes, spring onions, confit shallots puree, Lamb jus
Diver Scallops$47.00
roasted cauliflower, creamed Swiss chard, pickled golden raisin, red mojo
Colorado Snapper$42.00
plantain and carrot puree, charred Carrots, carrot butter sauce
Roasted Northern Halibut$48.00
sweet corn risotto, fava beans, corn puree, artichoke pesto, crispy kale
Jidori Chicken Schnitzel$37.00
herb spätzle, broccoli puree, capers, charred lemon sauce
Spring Risotto$32.00
sweet corn, fava beans, French radish, Parmigiano-Reggiano

Dessert

Crème Fraiche Panna Cotta$14.00
Meyer lemon confit, basil seed, Chantilly
Key Lime Tart$14.00
Chantilly, lime essence
Chocolate Mousse Cake$14.00
Chantilly, pearls

What 1,877 people are saying

Leatherby's Cafe Rouge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Californian
North Orange County
Great for fine wines
North Orange County
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Leatherby's Cafe Rouge offers an elegant pre-show dining experience near the Segerstrom Center, praised for its "outstanding food and gracious service." Diners adore the "fantastic choice" for concerts, with "delicious food and great service." Though the menu is limited, standout dishes include the "phenomenal risotto" and "superb" duck.

1,877 Reviews

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Greg VIP
Orange County29 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is good here. Solid. The drinks are so so and the wine by glass selection is weak. In a high end location, the bar and offerings should be top notch. For the same price and in the very same area are many better selections.
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Edward VIP
Orange County11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved the prefix dinner for life of Pi. We had a nice time n
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Nichole
Orange County8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of the loveliest dining experiences we have had in a long time. From the ambiance to the high quality of the dishes served, definitely worth the try if you have not been. Most importantly the people were kind and attentive.
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Regina VIP
Orange County5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice open dining space at Segerstrom. Small, but excellent menu. High quality food prepared well. Attentive and friendly staff. Great cocktails.
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Carol VIP
San Diego48 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding food and wine, relaxing atmosphere and so convenient when attending a concert.
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MARGARET VIP
Nashville5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service! Close to the performing arts center.
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Denise
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely locale for pre-Segerstrom event, Leatherby's Rouge Cafe never disappoints.
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Albert VIP
Orange County216 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really appreciated the talented kitchen team. Service is friendly and efficient. Love the duck dish! Thank you!
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Tony VIP
Orange County16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food excellent, as always! Dignified. Perfect for pre-concert (which are only times it's open.)
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Anjanette
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic choice of you're going to see a show at the Segerstrom center! The food is top notch, the service is superb, and the ambience is beautiful. You can't go wrong!
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FAQs

Leatherby's Cafe Rouge is rated 4.7 stars by 1877 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Additional information

Cross street
Avenue of the Arts
Neighborhood
Costa Mesa
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available on Town Center Drive.
Public transit
OCTA
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Greg Stillman
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.leatherbyscaferouge.com/
Phone number
(714) 429-7640
Catering
Chef Joachim Splichal’s Patina Catering offers unrivaled cuisine and impeccable service for events held throughout Orange County and Southern California. Our experienced staff can help you create the perfect event at one of our landmark locations, including Leatherby's Cafe Rouge, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, or at your home, office and favorite destinations. Contact our Special Events team at 714 556 2122 ext. 4202
Private party facilities
Leatherby’s Café Rouge in Costa Mesa, Orange County, is a steakhouse that celebrates the essential classics with a modern approach to championing the bounty of land and sea, focusing on the transformative moment when food meets fire.
Private party contact
Gina Carr: (714) 556-2122 ext. 4202

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Leatherby's Cafe Rouge

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

100 Orange County Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Private Dining Room

Main Dining Room

Back Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Filet Mignon

Key Lime Tart

Spring Risotto

Starters

Chef's Nightly Bowl of Soup$14.00

Hamachi$21.00

Giant Prawn + Crab Cake$26.00

Rhode Island Calamari$21.00

Butter Lettuce Wedge$18.00

Apple Salad$19.00

Charred Carrots$16.00

Entrées

Filet Mignon$52.00

Rack of Lamb$52.00

Diver Scallops$47.00

Colorado Snapper$42.00

Roasted Northern Halibut$48.00

Jidori Chicken Schnitzel$37.00

Spring Risotto$32.00

Dessert

Crème Fraiche Panna Cotta$14.00

Key Lime Tart$14.00

Chocolate Mousse Cake$14.00

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