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Leatherby's Cafe Rouge, Costa Mesa, CA

Leatherby's Cafe Rouge

4.6
4.6
1729 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Contemporary American, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–7:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (714) 429-7640

  • 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 contact

    Gina Carr: (714) 556-2122 ext. 4202

  • 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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What 1,729 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Orange County

    Californian

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food2service4ambience1
    We we not greeted by anyone and the bartender was not friendly at all. The restaurant was half full and the man I assumed was the manager sat at his computer at one of the tables. The large high top table in the bar was covered in stuff and was also used a folding station for napkins. Unsightly on the way to the restroom. Overall, great waitress, she improved our martini glasses Convenient to theater.
  2. Sushiw

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you are going to next door, this is the place to be. The food is as good as the other restaurants around plus you do not have to park two times!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We had a nice evening before a concert. The fiddle was outstanding and the service was great. Our waiter was Michael and he was very informative and attentive. Guidos to the chef!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful location, wonderful service by Mindy. Thank you
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The prix fix menu was not good. Order off regular menu much better! The key lime pie was Awesome!!!
  6. MelodyB

    Palm Springs

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Very nice service though appeared a bit understaffed. Took longer to be greeted by our server than expected but the food was excellent and service was gracious.
  7. Jim949

    Orange County

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Going to Rene & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall ? Dine at Leatherby's Cafe Rouge. Wonderful, delicious menu served by people who are expert in service. Can't miss!
  8. Carolk

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best kind of steak they had, and loved it and look forward to returning there !
  9. Barbie

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food2service2ambience5
    We were quite upset when our entrees arrived when we were only halfway through our salads. That is a taboo to us. The steak was extremely tough and difficult to swallow. The dessert was not fresh and tasted like a commercial mini pie. The ambiance great, server very pleasant, food quality didn’t match expectations.
  10. susanT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful waiter Carlos, he made the dinner fun and entertaining. Food was great. Thank you!
  11. Millie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great upscale restaurant for before the show. Seemed to be no dress code which is too bad. A little glamour goes a long way.
  12. Maxwell

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was very nice!
  13. kennyh

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I had dinner at Leatherby's prior to attending a show at Segerstrom Hall. We started with scallops as an appetizer which came with two large diver scallops served on a bed of risotto and perfect for sharing. For entrees, my wife had the Branzino, a delicate fish that was moist and delicious and served on a bed of quinois. I had the Maple Leaf Duck breast which was well prepared and had to be the most tender duck breasts that I have ever had. To finish off the night we shared the chocolate mousse cake which had a thin layer of cake at the base, topped with the chocolate mousse and wrapped with a decadent chocolate ganache. Altogether we had a wonderful and satisfying meal with impeccable service provided by the duo of Michael and Elizabeth and plenty of time to walk across the courtyard to catch the evening performance. We will definitely come again.
  14. DebraR

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were greeted by the Maitre ‘d as we entered and led to a wonderful table. Our server, Michael, was cordial and attentive. A great place to dine, particularly if you plan to attend a show at Segerstrom. The presentation is beautiful and every dish we tasted was a delightful discovery of flavors.
  15. KennethK

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The windows sparkled and the view was beautiful. The food and service were wonderful.
  16. DavesWife

    Orange County

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The service was impeccable. The server, George, was super attentive and catered to our needs. The dinner was lovely, but the key lime tart was too sweet. It was impossible to tast the key-lime through all the sugar.
  17. ShawJones

    Orange County

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waiter, Michael, was fabulous. Thank you!
  18. Stoffel

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service
  19. DanaB

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, excellent choice of wine, great service and a comfortable room. Best choice for a special meal while at Segerstrom Center or South Coast Plaza.
  20. Malbec

    Orange County

    242 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    242 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful evening. Everything about it was special. My salad and duck were so so good and my husband loved his broccoli soup and chicken pie too. Excellent service and one of the nicest dinners we have had anywhere for quite awhile.
  21. AnthonyW

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Michael was a great server. Very energetic and extremely friendly. The food was excellent. Great ambience. And so convenient to go to the symphony after dinner.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A pre-theater meal at Leatherby’s is a must to start an amazing evening!!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The chicken tortilla soup was very good and the Nebraska Filet Mignon was prepared perfectly!! I treated myself to the Key Lime tart for dessert - it was a delicious finish to a perfect meal. Thank you all for providing a great dining experience!! If you are thinking about trying Leatherby’s for the first time, consider requesting a table in Michael’s service area. He knows everything about each item on the menu. He can lead you to enjoying a wonderful meal!!
  24. Geof

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinning. Small menu but that is to be expected, with the limited times of the theater. We kind of had to wait for our water abs your delicious bread at the beginning but it was really well worth it. We will be back later this year. Thank you Geof Wickett
  25. hbdiner

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    The main advantage of the restaurant is its proximity to the concert hall. We were able to enjoy a leisurely dinner with friends, and not have rush to the concert. The restaurant is attractive, and the noise level was fine. The food was good. The portions were a little small for the price, but then we do not want to have a big meal prior to the concert. The waiter was very nice, but a little disorganized. He had to be reminded to bring our guest's coffee, and introduced himself and explained the soup of the day several times. I am sure that I will have a pre-concert meal here again in the future.
  26. kpurp

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was excellent, but the service was even better. Carlos is a superb server. The cocktails we enjoyed before our meal were also incredible. Overall, a really nice evening.
  27. Ddaldoctor

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had dinner before a show. We’d seen the restaurant a lot but this was our first time in the door. We’ve always wanted to try it. My wife had the duck breast, I had lamb chops. The food was absolutely perfect, maybe the best duck breast ever. The lamb chops were just as perfect. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. This was a great pre-show dinner.
  28. MarleneN

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Checked in with my name. The guy asked me to walk through restaurant to see if our friends were already there. Weird! I told him I made a reservation and could he take us to our table! He didn’t oblige. We walked through and didn’t see our friends. Guy gave us a table and then my husband spotted our friends and we changed tables. Not professional. Service slow. Our waitress didn’t ask us if we wanted to place a drink order, we had to ask her. Drinks and food came out at different times. It was all just not up to Leatherbys standard.
  29. Corky

    Orange County

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service and a great ambience all before an evening at the Pacific Symphony
  30. PasScog

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another wonderful dinner before the theater. This has become one of my go to places. The food is always excellent as is the service and atmosphere, relaxing and enjoyable.
  31. CaroleL

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a nice anniversary dinner there. The staff was very courteous. I ordered the lamb which was excellent. My wife ordered the chicken which was also very good. We both had the butternut squash soup which was delicious. The evenings special entre also looked good but we had eaten a similar meal the night before elsewhere.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always I was presented with absolutely delicious food for dinner yesterday! The Chef has created a new menu - I challenge any diner to not find something they would enjoy from this menu. Michael, I thoroughly enjoy being served in your area. Everyone, please know the entire waiter, server and bartender staff are amazing!! Thank you all for another delicious meal!! Happy New Year!!
  33. marks

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service provided by our female server who was also the bartender was excellent. She has taken care of us in the past and is always superb
  34. delj

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, and even better food. So yummy.
  35. TheresaG

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    From the start, the service was bad. There was no one at the check in desk and people were lined up out the door. The guy finally came strolling out of the back and slowly seated people. They were clearly short staffed. Our server ended up being the one and only bartender! She had a full bar, our table and several others, and was making drinks for the restaurant. Ridiculous!! The food- we had the French Onion soup as a starter. It was awful and barely warm. There was so much vinegar in it. We sent it back and noticed the table across the way also sent theirs back. The entree was the fillet. In a good note, the meal was tasty. However, eating a plate of food that was not even warm was not pleasant. The fillet was over cooked and not juicy. The flavor was nice but the overall experience with cold food (no we didn’t send back due to show time) was unpleasant. At this point we just wanted to eat and leave. It took forever to get our server back to even check on us let alone get the bill. We will not be back. With the high prices, this place does not meet the level. It will get the business due to the proximity to the venue but it needs an overhaul. Cold food is a NO!!!!!
  36. Chip

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our first visit. Incredible food, with so many interesting and delicious flavors blended perfectly. Simply remarkable. Very friendly and attentive service as well. A wonderful evening all around. Plan to return and would definitely recommend.
  37. EugeneM

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy venue and happy to see continuation of excellence. Happy to see reintroduction of price fixe complete meal offering choice in addition to excellent menu options.
  38. TraceyMZ

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fabulous dinner for 4 on New Year's Day--the manager was so gracious, and the server Michael was wonderfully attentive and conscientious. Great menu, lovely presentation and appreciated that they allowed us to finish dessert and drinks even after closing time, very kind and accommodating!
  39. HBRenee

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Went before performance at Segerstrom. Very good at getting the food out quickly. We ordered filet mignon; we found it unusual that the waiter did not come to the table and ask if the steak was cooked to our liking (it was overcooked). The menu items consist of good, interesting proteins, accompanied by overly creative sides that distracted from the protein and made the choice less appealing. The night we were there, the manager was acting as host, but was away from the station for extended periods of time. We ended up waiting close to 5 minutes to be greeted; others gave up and left.
  40. JacquieN

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were impeccable! Had a pre fixe dinner which was outstanding!!

FAQs

Leatherby's Cafe Rouge is rated 4.6 stars by 1729 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Leatherby's Cafe Rouge

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 4:30 pm–7:00 pm

  • 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

  • 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 contact

    Gina Carr: (714) 556-2122 ext. 4202

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