Fine Dining Restaurants near Costa Mesa, CA

Knife Pleat French • $$$
3333 S Bristol St, Costa Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Knife Pleat Macarons
Crescent Farm Duck
Lobster Risotto
Diver Scallop
Amuse Bouche
Afternoon Tea
Duck Breast
Panna Cotta
Caviar

“I've been to Knife Pleat half a dozen times for dinner and generally, it's been quite good to excellent depending on the day. Some dishes fail to impress but generally speaking most dishes are exciting, novel, and suffice to say extremely tasty. The desserts in particular have been incredibly creative and interesting. I also find it refreshing to get so many vegetables in a meal of this caliber!Wine pairings have been excellent as well, and the head bartender is very, very skilled.The service is good. All the servers have been incredibly friendly, but the service has felt very rigid and unrefined at various points. What I mean by this is that they are trying very, very hard to do things the "correct" way that it feels very unnatural at times and a bit starling, like when they circle around the table and all stand behind each guest, pause for 2 seconds, then place the dishes down at the same time. I do greatly respect their ambitions, (I think they're going for 2 stars), but this sort of thing I just find silly and unnecessary, even if it was a 2 star.My biggest complaint is just how outrageously priced it is. $295 for 6 courses is deep into 2-star pricing territory. You add in a wine pairing and the mandatory 23% service fee and you're looking at almost $600 per person.I would truly love nothing more than for them to grow into this price point, but as it stands, the meal is quite overpriced.“

4.1 Good179 Reviews
Bello Chef's Table Fine Dining
1200 Bison Ave, Newport Beach - 3.15 miles

“The food is amazing. Very authentic pizza and the homemade pastas are unique and flavorful. The only downside on the menu is dessert. There is a hazelnut chocolate torte that tastes waxy, the panna cotta is good but not great and they add a lot of unnecessary toppings like black sesame seeds, and finally the gelato was icy, not creamy. I won't stop coming here because of the dessert but just be forewarned. If it's your birthday just hope they have tiramisu which is often the dessert of the day and quite good. Also, I don't understand the need for club music. It takes away from the ambiance. We always opt to sit outside where we can hear one another and they are more than accommodating.“

4.4 Superb235 Reviews
Bistango in Irvine Fine Dining • $$$
19100 Von Karman Ave, Irvine - 4.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Beet Salad with Aruguls and Crumbled Goat Cheese
Butternut Squash Shrimp Risotto
Whiskey Raisin Bread Pudding
Grand Marnier Souffle
Grilled Lamb Chops
Seabass and Risotto
Chocolate Souffle
Ahi Tuna Tartare
Mushroom Risotto
Garlic Soup

“My husband and I love this place for date nights. The food is consistently great. The music and dancing is romantic. And Frankie and the bar staff always provide top notch service. My favorite drink is the Irish-O and my husband likes the old fashioned. Guacamole and chips is a great appetizer. And we usually order the steak and chicken entrees. I am never disappointed at Bistango.“

4.3 Superb303 Reviews
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Fine Dining
455 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach - 3.19 miles

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Brussels Sprouts & Bacon
Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass
Prime Bone-In Ribeye Steak
Chilled Seafood Tower
Signature Onion Rings
Prime Bone-In Ribeye
Sweet Chili Calamari
Chocolate Lava Cake
Petite Filet Mignon
New York Cheesecake

“It is always and always a great pleasure to dine at this lovely and professional steak house, all the employees are hard working. I had Isaac Gopar as my server, he is so kind and wonderful. His service was extremely attentive, and perfect. His passion shows thru beautifully. Along with Jose Cavallaro as well. Gus, the General Manager. You have a great team. Thank you Gus. Their menu is complete and delicious, I had many meetings and experiences. But wait. The desserts made by Chef Diana Sosa, is out of this world. Please come in and experience it for yourself and make lasting memories...“

4 Good282 Reviews
Mastro's Ocean Club Fine Dining
8112 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach - 7.17 miles

Customers` Favorites

Lobster Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Mastro's Signature Warm Butter Cake
Mastro’S Seafood Tower
Mastro's Bread Basket
Roasted Bone Marrow
Bone-In Ribeye 22oz
Petite Filet 6oz
Lobster Bisque
Surf and Turf
Tuna Tartare

“First class service, excellent food. Great atmosphere with live music. We enjoyed every moment we were there. The staff is super friendly and extremely professional. I would recommend this restaurant to all my friends and colleagues. Travis and Michael are the best waiters around 5 star plus to them both!!!!!“

4 Good547 Reviews
CHANG'AN Fine Dining
13051 Newport Ave, Tustin - 9.65 miles

Customers` Favorites

House Spicy Eight
Peking Duck

“Very highend Chinese restaurant, which is a rarity. Very tastefully done interior. You come here for the peking duck experience. Coming here and not ordering peking duck just doesn't make any sense. From presentation to the flavor and texture, it is beyond any other peking duck I've ever had. They even smoke a portion right at the table and it is unforgettable. Their other menu offerings are also great but a little over priced. Very professional staff.“

3.7 Good65 Reviews
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