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Vietnamese/
Fusion/
Molecular		14/20
 
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-557-5679 | Menu
  
 AnQi blends fashion, molecular gastronomy and the An family's signature Euro-Vietnamese cuisine at Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza. Read GAYOT's AnQi Gourmet Bistro by Crustacean Restaurant Review

 
 
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

 
 
Steakhouse13/20
 
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-432-1140 | Menu
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 East Coast restaurant chain featuring massive meat cuts and an extensive wine list. Read GAYOT's The Capital Grille Restaurant Review

 
 
New American/
French/
Small Plates		15/20
 
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-352-2525 | Menu
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 Taste famed NYC chef Charlie Palmer's cuisine in this sleek and sophisticated South Coast Plaza space. Read GAYOT's Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza 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

 
 
Irish/
American/
Pub		12/20
 
2915 Red Hill Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-957-1951 | Menu
  
 Business park pub cooks up Irish food, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Read GAYOT's Durty Nelly's 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		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

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi/
Contemporary		15/20
 
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bear St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-850-0880 | Menu
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 Contemporary Japanese fusion and sushi restaurant at South Coast Plaza. Read GAYOT's Hamamori Restaurant & Sushi Bar Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi		12/20
 
891 Baker St., Suite B-15
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-557-8715
  
 This tiny place features a menu of homey, Japanese country-style dishes. Read GAYOT's Hana No Ki 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

 
 
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

 
 
Modern American/
French		15/20
 
Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
615 Town Center Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-429-7640 | Menu
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 Sophisticated modern American cuisine at OC's stunning Segerstrom concert hall. Read GAYOT's Leatherby's Cafe Rouge 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

 
 
French/
Contemporary/
Wine Bar		16/20
 
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-434-7900 | Menu
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 Handsome Euro-Cal bistro inside South Coast Plaza offers seasonal cuisine by husband-wife duo Florent and Amelia Marneau. Read GAYOT's Marche Moderne Restaurant Review

 
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