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 Restaurant
 
Rating
 
Healthy/
Vegetarian/
Global
13/20
 
259 E. 17th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-548-2224
  
 Gourmet vegetarians and even meat-lovers find food paradise here. Read GAYOT's Avanti Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Barbecue/
American
12/20
 
1676 Tustin Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-645-7427 | Menu
  
 Family-friendly Newport Beach-Costa Mesa barbecue eatery. Read GAYOT's Beach Pit BBQ Newport-Mesa Restaurant Review

 
 
Desserts/
Ice Cream
Quick Bite
 
298 E. 17th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-631-9999
  
 Tomi Harase adds his special touch to delicate chocolate creations, among other sweet and pretty treats. Read GAYOT's Cafe Blanc Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican/
Southwest
Quick Bite
 
17th Street Promenade
253 E. 17th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-335-6800
  
 Fast casual restaurant serves up huge portions of Mexican food using mostly locally sourced ingredients. Read GAYOT's Cafe Rio Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers/
Salads
Quick Bite
 
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-361-4264 | Photo
  
 Casual burger bar from chef Charlie Palmer also serves crisp fries and creamy milkshakes for lunch only. Read GAYOT's DG Burger Restaurant Review

 
 
New American/
Breakfast/
Café
13/20
 
The Closet
1802 Newport Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-650-2469 | Menu
  
 Hip café in Newport Mesa, with rather good New American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Read GAYOT's Eat Chow Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Pizza/
Argentinean
14/20
 
1902 Harbor Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-200-9107 | Menu
  
 An authentic Italian pizzeria in a Costa Mesa strip mall across the way from Triangle Square. Read GAYOT's Il Dolce Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Sandwiches
Quick Bite
 
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-434-7788 | Menu
  
 Lawry’s serves up rather dull sandwiches and salads at this South Coast Plaza location. Read GAYOT's Lawry's Carvery Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian12/20
 
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-546-9550 | Menu
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 Maggiano’s serves huge portions of southern Italy-inspired dishes meant to please the masses. Read GAYOT's Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant Review

 
 
American11/20
 
353 E. 17th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-642-0822 | Menu
  
 Come for lunch, dinner or just a slice of pie for dessert at this classic Newport-Mesa spot. Read GAYOT's Marie Callender's Newport-Mesa Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican12/20
 
17th Street Promenade
296 E. 17th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-645-7626
  
 Newport-Mesa staple for large portions of classic Mexican-American fare and margaritas. Read GAYOT's Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant Review

 
 
Vegetarian/
California
12/20
 
The Camp
2937 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-751-2151 | Menu
  
 Down-to-earth lunch and dinner restaurant with vegetarian food at The Camp. Read GAYOT's Native Foods Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Pizza
13/20
 
South Coast Plaza
3333 S. Bear St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92704
714-540-3365 | Menu
  
 South Coast Plaza bistro specializes in authentic Italian fare and thin-crust pizzas. Read GAYOT's Nello Cucina Restaurant Review

 
 
Diner/
American
10/20
 
2150 Harbor Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-631-0505 | Menu
  
 Classic 24/7 Southern California diner. Read GAYOT's Norms Restaurant Review

 
 
Global/
Mediterranean/
Breakfast
13/20
 
The Camp
2937 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-545-1411 | Menu
  
 Surprisingly good Cal-Euro breakfast, lunch and dinner bistro at The Camp, along with a well-stocked and affordable wine shop. Read GAYOT's Old Vine Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Vegetarian/
Healthy/
Raw Food
13/20
 
The Camp
2981 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-754-0718 | Menu
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 The raw food movement goes gourmet with breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch and even a late-night lounge scene. Read GAYOT's 118 Degrees Restaurant Review

 
 
Australian/
Steakhouse
12/20
 
1670 Newport Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-631-8377 | Menu
  
 At this Aussie-themed steakhouse franchise, the steaks are just fine and the onions are bloomin'. Read GAYOT's Outback Steakhouse Restaurant Review

 
 
Bakery/
Café/
Sandwiches
Quick Bite
 
235 E. 17th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-642-9500 | Menu
  
 Modern neighborhood café and bakery offers free wireless with its freshly-baked breads and sweets, sandwiches, salads and breakfast fare. Read GAYOT's Panera Bread Restaurant Review

 
 
American10/20
 
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-424-9200 | Menu
  
 Kid-friendly fare with cutesy names in an elaborate rainforest-themed setting featuring animatronic animals. Read GAYOT's Rainforest Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Diner12/20
 
428 E. 17th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-646-7829 | Menu
  
 American-style diner for burgers, fries and shakes as well as healthier contemporary fare. Read GAYOT's Ruby's Costa Mesa Restaurant Review

 
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