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- DDavisSan Diego •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreeted by a very cordial hostess then seated in a lovely outdoor area. Our waiter was patient with all of us as first time guests and he explained the menu in great detail. Pod was outstanding.More infoHabana - Costa MesaPrice: Expensive• Cuban• Costa Mesa•4.7
- KKatieNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoAwesome food! Great for a group to share different options together.More infoIzakaya Hachi Costa MesaPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Costa Mesa•4.6
- RRyanOrange County •8 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 8, 2024Delicious vegetarian food! The quality of food, and the flavors were all outstanding. Also, the service was friendly and informative.More infoThe Plot - Costa MesaPrice: Expensive• Vegetarian• Costa Mesa•4.7
- MMarvinVIPOrange County •8 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 23, 2024It was a great experience for a group of 9. We ordered many appetizers and plates to shareMore infoMesa RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Costa Mesa•4.4
- AAlexWashington, D.C. Area •4 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 2, 2024This is real, authentic Italian pasta, the best you’ll find in the south coast area. It seriously tastes just like pasta you’d find at a nice place in Italy. The ragu is my favorite. In my opinion the prices for pasta are a little high for such a casual place, but I keep coming back, so clearly it’s worth it. The service is always very good as well. The patio is nice with a fire pit and good heaters. It’s in the camp which provides nice ambiance, but parking is a nightmare. It took us 15 minutes to valet.More infoVitaly CaffePrice: Expensive• Italian• Costa Mesa•4.6
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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.
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Healthy restaurants located in Costa Mesa include Seasons 52 - Costa Mesa, Water Grill - South Coast Plaza and Verde Restaurant
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Costa Mesa are Seasons 52 - Costa Mesa, AnQi and Plums Cafe
Bottomless brunch in Costa Mesa is available at Seasons 52 - Costa Mesa, Water Grill - South Coast Plaza and Plums Cafe
The most romantic restaurant in Costa Mesa is Mastro's Steakhouse - Costa Mesa
Restaurants in Costa Mesa with a great view include Silver Trumpet Restaurant & Bar, Water Grill - South Coast Plaza and Verde Restaurant
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