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Costa Mesa Moderate Restaurants

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 Restaurant
 
Rating
 
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
13/20
 
The Camp
2937 Bristol St., Ste. A103
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-444-3226 | Menu
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 Inventive Italian cuisine in a laid-back, neighborhood setting. Read GAYOT's Ecco Restaurant Review

 
 
Modern American/
Contemporary/
Small Plates
15/20
 
1767 Newport Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-645-9858 | Menu
  
 In the wink of an eye, chef Alan Greeley personally cooks up some of Orange County’s most exotic cuisine. Read GAYOT's Golden Truffle 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

 
 
Steakhouse13/20
 
1695 Irvine Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-646-7944 | Menu
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 Dark, underground and noticeably grotto-like for enjoying good steaks. Read GAYOT's La Cave 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

 
 
American/
Southern/
Barbecue
12/20
 
2920 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-432-7685 | Menu
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 Southern soul food meets soulful OC hipsters. Read GAYOT's Memphis Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
Modern American/
California
14/20
 
The Camp
725 Baker St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-557-6700 | Menu
  
 No longer secretive, Mesa is a hip spot to hang, drink and nosh on inventive Modern American fare. Read GAYOT's Mesa 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

 
 
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

 
 
Italian14/20
 
2831 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-641-5952 | Menu
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 Passionate chef and sommelier make this Cal-Italian wine country bistro a hit. Read GAYOT's Onotria 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

 
 
Pizza/
Italian
14/20
 
650 Anton Blvd., Ste. J
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-445-4900 | Menu
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 A Neapolitan-style pizzeria and Italian bistro from chef David Myers. Read GAYOT's Pizzeria Ortica Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Bistro
13/20
 
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-754-0300 | Menu
  
 Rustic Italian fare in a sophisticated bistro setting. Read GAYOT's Quattro Caffe Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
Healthy/
Wine Bar
13/20
 
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-437-5252 | Menu
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 Seasonally fresh grill and wine bar restaurant in South Coast Plaza's old Clubhouse space. Read GAYOT's Seasons 52 Restaurant Review

 
 
Sushi/
Japanese/
Fusion
13/20
 
The Lab
2930 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-545-2800 | Menu
  
 Traditional sushi and Asian-fusion in a hip, minimalist space. Read GAYOT's Zipangu Restaurant Review

 
 
Southwestern/
Contemporary/
Mexican
13/20
 
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-979-7469 | Menu
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 Southwestern grill with a modern twist and tangy house margaritas. Read GAYOT's Z'Tejas Restaurant Review

 
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