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Reviews on American food in Costa Mesa, California, United States. Costa Mesa is a city in Orange County, California. Since its incorporation in 1953, the city has grown from a semi-rural farming community of 16,840 to a primarily suburban and edge city with an economy based on retail, commerce, and light manufacturing. The population was 109,960 at the 2010 United States Census.
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10. Ruth's Chris Steak House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 368 reviews
Ruth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving aged USDA Prime steaks, broiled in a trademark 1800-degree oven and served on a plate heated to 500 degrees to ensure the steak stays "sizzling" hot. To experience fine dining at its best ⦠Just follow the s
Reviewed By Ellis B
Having had a superb experience (meal, ambience and service) at the Ruthâs Chris in Manhattan, we were expecting this to be similar. Unfortunately it didnât live up to these high expectations. The steaks were OK, but a little chewy. The service was friendly, but the server completely forgot to bring us our wines - throughout the whole meal. The GF choices were surprisingly limited given itâs a steak restaurant. Overall, it was OK - certainly not a bad experience - but given the elevated prices we expected an exceptional experience.Thank you for your feedback, Ellis. We hold ourselves to the highest brand standards for food quality, atmosphere and service. We do hope you'll consider giving us a second chance to make a great impression. Should you wish to discuss your concerns in greater detail, please reach out to us directly at [email protected] with your contact information.
9. Plums Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 151 reviews
Plums Café and Catering has been a local favorite for over twenty years. Tucked away in a corner of Costa Mesa, Plums friendly staff, unique menu, Northwest-influenced cuisine & down-to-earth ambiance keep patrons coming back again and again.
Reviewed By grlgrdgate
Plums is consistently outstanding. The serve delicious, high quality food, and offer great service. We enjoyed breakfast there this morning and ordered our usual favorites. My husband had the crab and asparagus omelette, and I ordered the Oregon Trail, substituting their spectacular raspberry pancakes for the regular pancakes. We both had a cappuccino, and my husband enjoyed their freshly squeezed orange juice. Plums is the best breakfast option in the area. Enjoy!
8. Eddie V's Wildfish
Overall Ratings
4 based on 432 reviews
Join us in the V Lounge for an evening of imaginative craft cocktails and prime seafood matched with an elegant ambiance filled with the sounds of live jazz nightly. Eddie V's Prime Seafood brings an experience filled with Seafood, Steaks and Rhythm, with
Reviewed By n2r49rs
This restaurant is a rare combination of a steakhouse serving prime meat with an excellent variety of seafood options, particularly fish. Really liked the atmosphere. It had a nice vibe to it. Soft shell crab was in season so I started with that. It was delicious! Nice size crab and perfectly prepared. My wife started with the burrata and heirloom tomato salad. A couple of things were wrong here. The burrata was nothing more than mozzarella called burrata. They showed us the product and it did say burrata but more of the commercial mass produced variety. Authentic burrata is a very fresh cheese with an outer mozzarella layer and a soft gooey interior that doesnât have a long shelf live. The other thing was way too many tomatoes in proportion to the amount of burrata included on the dish. But enough of that. We both ordered steaks and they were delicious! Perfectly cooked with excellent flavor! I had a 22 oz rib eye and my wife a 12 oz filet. We sampled each otherâs and both of us really enjoyed each. Btw, the bread served was very fresh, warm and flavorful. Service was attentive, friendly and on point. No room for dessert. We had a wonderful evening and definitely will be back, we just wonât order the burrata salad next time. They did comp us on the salad which we really appreciated. Next time will try a fresh fish!
7. Water Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By luv2travl003
A once-every-couple-of-years reunion with old friends over dinner at Water Grill. The setting is lovely - a large, covered open air space with multiple bar and seating areas. A bit noisy, but that's normal for the size of hte restaurant.Entrees were black cod kabayaki and softshell crab, along with a couple glasses of Veuve Clicquot and a bottle our friends brought from home (no corkage was a big plus!). Excellent food, great service and the company of old friends. What could be finer?
6. Santa Monica Seafood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By Dale W
This is a casual dining place, but be not deceived, the food is really good. It is both a seafood market and a restaurant. We came here for lunch and thorough enjoyed everything we had. My mom had the grilled salmon salad; the salmon had a wonderful crust on it and it was just right. I had the halibut; it came potatoes and asparagus and there was a pesto sauce over the halibut. It'w wonderful eating halibut that is moist and tender and this one was cooked just right. We also shared the ahi tuna appetizer; it was seared and served with seaweed. It was a light and refreshing dish that I ate alternating with my main course; it turned out to be a nice balanced meal in terms of temperature, flavors, and textures. We had the tiramisu and it was good but not nearly as good as anything I had in Italy recently. Next time, I think I'll try a different dessert. The service was good and prompt and attentive, particularly at keeping the water glasses topped off. I'll look forward to eating here again.
5. Old Vine Kitchen & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 199 reviews
Founded in 2007, Old Vine Kitchen & Bar served Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with a Full Bar serving Classic Cocktails.
Reviewed By Ontheroadagainat70
Old Vine Cafe in Costa MesaUnique Dinning Experience Hidden Awayin (The Camp - Costa Mesa) Trendy Rustic Industrial Design with a BarThe staff members were friendly.Apricot Spritz Cocktail was perfect for brunch Prosecco is what gives this cocktail its sparkle.Each dish was absolutely fantastic ⦠incredible.Baked Caramel Apple French Toast â¦Baked Blueberry French Toast â¦Open Faced, Fresh Biscuit, Chicken Sausage, Chipotle Gravy & Queso Fresco with Potatoes ⦠(Deliiciouus - Caliente Hot).Complimentary Gradmaâs Cheese Cake for Dessert â¦Very thin and delicious ⦠Delightful!! Go here!You will really love it!Grandmaâs 75th Birthday Brunch Couldnât Have Been Any Better!!
4. Mastro's Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 448 reviews
Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unpara
Reviewed By Michael Min C
We came here for Motherâs Day celebration and the lunch was great. We had the scallops, calamari, sea bass, chefs cut ribeye, Mac and Cheese, asparagus and mashed potatoes. Each dish was excellent and fresh. The steak was cooked to perfection and very flavorful. All the sides and the scallops were delicious. We have never had a bad meal at Mastroâs Steakhouse.
3. Seasons 52
Overall Ratings
4 based on 574 reviews
Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list in a casually-sophisticated ambiance.At Seasons 52, we pride ourselves on offering our
Reviewed By MuTheta
Seasons 52 gets five stars for everything one looks for in a restaurant. The menu is extensive and very reasonable for an upscale establishment. Servings are generous and the service is outstanding. Try the flatbread or the salads. The Sesame Grilled Salmon salad comes with a piece of salmon thatâs a meal itself without the salad!
2. The Capital Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 391 reviews
Reviewed By Kenneth Q
We always look forward to their "Waru and wine" event each Fall and this time is no exception. Receiving an early bird invitation we got there on Saturday around 5pm to availability in the lounge. Our foursome they occomadated by pushing two pub table together which made for a comfortable arrangement. The red wines they are pairing this year are exceptional. We were able to taste all three and you can't go wrong with either the wine or burgers. Don't miss this event only running for six weeks. Quite the culinary bargain. and as always service is spectacular.
1. Eat Chow
Overall Ratings
4 based on 88 reviews
We are local little spots that have became one of Orange County's favorites for elevated comfort food. We are just-off-the-beaten-path restaurants that are low key yet deliver a BIG gastronomical punch with our dishes that combine American comfort food wi
Reviewed By Anonymous855
One food adventurer and one less so wandered into this place just off of Newport Blvd on 18th street. They had something for both of us at breakfast, I had the "Fried Egg" and expected the items to come deconstructed on the plate...nope they were stacked but it was good. My friend had regular food and the potatoes looked sort of bland being so lightly cooked. I would go again and try some other items on the menu. Keep up the good cooking and pleasant service. Think about adding some sound proofing on the ceiling please.
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