25 Essential Costa Mesa Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Costa Mesa.
Kappo Sui / Sazu Sushi
California
an everyday essential japanese restaurant address in Costa Mesa, pairing editorial magnetism with a Beam Score of 82.2.
IL Dolce Ristorante
California
an everyday essential table known for disciplined italian restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 82.0.
Broken Yolk Cafe
California
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Costa Mesa's most persuasive breakfast restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 81.9.
Beach Pit BBQ
Costa Mesa, California
4.4 stars from 802 reviews for this barbecue restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
East Borough
Costa Mesa, California
4.5 stars from 194 reviews for this vietnamese restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
Newport Rib Company
Costa Mesa, California
4.4 stars from 945 reviews for this barbecue restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
Seabirds Kitchen
Costa Mesa, California
4.7 stars from 996 reviews for this vegan restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
Massimos Pizza and Pasta
Costa Mesa, California
4.8 stars from 371 reviews for this restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
Rance's Chicago Pizza
Costa Mesa, California
4.5 stars from 1,101 reviews for this pizza restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
Hook & Anchor
Costa Mesa, California
4.6 stars from 1,212 reviews for this seafood restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
El Matador
Costa Mesa, California
4.4 stars from 1,180 reviews for this mexican restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
The Taco Stand
Costa Mesa, California
4.5 stars from 869 reviews for this mexican restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
Water Grill
Costa Mesa, California
4.6 stars from 2,587 reviews for this seafood restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
SOCIAL Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, California
4.3 stars from 820 reviews for this new american restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
Wild Goose Tavern
Costa Mesa, California
4.3 stars from 783 reviews for this american restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
Taco Mesa
Costa Mesa, California
4.5 stars from 1,561 reviews for this mexican restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
CAVA
Costa Mesa, California
4.5 stars from 1,134 reviews for this mediterranean restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
The Capital Grille
Costa Mesa, California
4.6 stars from 1,081 reviews for this fine dining restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
Yard House
Costa Mesa, California
4.4 stars from 1,236 reviews for this new american restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, California
4.6 stars from 1,373 reviews for this mexican restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
La Cave Restaurant
Costa Mesa, California
4.4 stars from 469 reviews for this steak house address in Costa Mesa.
Hanuman Thai Eatery
Costa Mesa, California
4.5 stars from 575 reviews for this thai restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
Hamamori Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Costa Mesa, California
4.5 stars from 227 reviews for this sushi restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
La Farola
Costa Mesa, California
4.7 stars from 322 reviews for this argentinian restaurant address in Costa Mesa.
Ruby's Sandwich Saloon
Costa Mesa, California
4.8 stars from 94 reviews for this sandwich shop address in Costa Mesa.