New American Restaurants in Costa Mesa, CA

“Amazing food and atmosphere. We sat at the bar and have to give our bartender/waiter Jake a huge shout out. He was the best! Definitely going back again.“

“I can't say enough good things about this place! From start to finish, the experience was absolutely amazing. The food? Spectacular. Each dish was a work of art, both in taste and presentation. Every bite was a burst of flavor, and you could tell the chefs put so much thought and care into each plate.

The service was top-notch as well. Our server was not only attentive but also friendly and genuinely seemed to enjoy being there. It really added to the overall warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you're here for a casual meal or celebrating something special, this restaurant nails it on all fronts. Highly recommend—definitely coming back!“

“Really love this restaurant! Last night was our second visit and every dish was excellent! The outstanding quality of the ingredients stands out in all of the preparations! We started with a peaches/burrata salad and it did not disappoint! Flavorful peaches, high quality burrata and beautiful greens! We had the mushroom risotto for the second time and...perfectly cooked and deep mushroom flavor! The tagliata was also perfectly cooked - al dente pasta in a rich and delicious sauce. And, the branzino (again second time) was over the top fabulous! Honestly a dish Lemon & Thyme does EXTREMELY well! The ambiance is absolutely lovely! Warm and comfortable and the service and staff could not be better! If you haven't been to Lemon & Thyme make a res and go! You won't be disappointed!

Dietary restrictions: Plenty of gluten free options!“

“Really enjoyed my visit to Season 52! The food was fresh and seasonal, and the vibe was relaxed but still nice enough for a special night out. Service was good too, Michael recommended the pork chop which I rarely get, but as he said it was an explosion of flavors, very moist with a perfect cook to it! A must try!!“

“Have been a very satisfied regular @EatChow CM for several years. The menu varies seasonally, selections are plated attractively & are always delicious; love the fried green tomatoes😋. Eric & his crew are cordial with the right balance of attentiveness. Undoubtedly authentic, consistently never fails to please & a local, late night favorite🧘🏻‍♀️“

“I visited Yard House on a Thursday night, which wasn't too busy, but still kinda hyped. I was greeted by the host and sat at the Bar. The drinks were so good. I tried the Lavender lemon drop Martini, and it was amazing. The host recommended their whiskey glazed salmon, and it was absolutely delicious. All the staff were super friendly and I had a great experience at this location.“

“Heard about this place from a friend and had the pleasure of visiting during the weekend. Of course we had to try their mimosas and brunch menu!

Food was amazing, and drinks were also delicious. Our server was attentive, overall everything was excellent. We’ll definitely be back.“

“Great healthy food dog 🐩 friendly with lots of outdoor seating.“

“Great food at a great price. Love the garlic potatoes appetizer. Then enjoyed the lamb shank with mashed potatoes. Had the baklava to go. I felt the restaurant had a Midwest supper club feel. Wait staff were knowledgeable and took excellent care of us. Will go back next time I’m in the area.“

“Been going to Sessions for several years and especially their Newport Beach (Fashion Island) location. Food is always delicious and if you let them know that something is not up to par, the staff will do its utmost to resolve the issue. Tanner always seems to go above and beyond to make sure everything is top notch.“

“We ordered breakfast burritos and a loaded bagel & all was great. The lady at the front desk had forgotten about my chai latte order and felt bad so she also gave us a free brownie that was delicious. I liked that there was indoor & outdoor seating areas.

Kid-friendliness: Kids & pets welcomed on patio“

“Great food !! Had no chance to take a picture of the food but I got the chipotle rice bowl! Delicious, big portions. Dad got the pull pork he said it was yummy ! The desserts were AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! Will definitely be back out next trip to Cali. You will also see the owner greet every table, I think that’s amazing! Makes you feel well taken care of. Thank you !“

“Great place for a quiet lunch. Attentive service and good recommendations for wine“

“The Collage Culinary Experience in Costa Mesa is a unique, elevated food court aimed at pleasing the most skeptical palates. It's located at the south side of Bloomingdale's, and it may be hard to find if you don't know it's there, which would be a shame because you would be missing out on some great restaurant options aside from the usual chain restaurants at South Coast. Be sure to hit both floors because downstairs holds most of the restaurants, and there is limited seating upstairs. On the weekends, expect to wait a little longer, but my recommendation is. for the best experience, go during the week and take your time to enjoy all of it!“

“Absolutely amazing burritos“

“Great place to watch the games good food“

“delicious food. all fresh ingredients. reasonable prices. outside dining is a beautiful courtyard with a fountain centerpiece - a tranquil oasis. the wait staff makes me feel welcome and at home. I have severe food allergies and the chef has been very accommodating.“

“We always eat here before the theatre. Food is great, service is great, and very convenient. I like dining and then walking over to the theatre.“

“This is a favorite spot of ours! Everything we’ve tried is so fresh and flavorful not to mention nutritious. The chicken tortilla soup is a go to of mine during the flu or Covid by delivery of course. My fiancé is pescatarian/vegan and I could live off of pure protein the rest of my life and we both love love this place.“

“I always thought this was purely a bar, but I can tell you that they have a pretty mean brunch menu! I would highly recommend coming here. It’s dog friendly, the servers are amazing, and despite being so close to Harbor it’s quite quiet.“

“Love love love this place and their staff is amazing. The food is high quality and tasty. We spend all our money here and it’s worth it. Saved us time in our busy lives but keeps us healthy. No seed oils or bad stuff in their food which is so important these days. I never feel gross after I eat here or bloated. I feel great and full of energy.“

“We came for the cinnamon roll! This 2 lb behemoth was fabulous, the middle was perfectly gooey and the outside sat dry. The rest of the food was also really good. I tried the Lumberjack stack. It was surprisingly well balanced and not too heavy. The pulled pork was the perfect balance of sweet and savory and the crispy onions provided great texture with the jalPeno providing a subtle heat. I also really enjoyed my non alcoglglholic cocktail the coconutter. Cold brew with coconut cream and chocolate topped with toasted coconut. It was so fragrant and light. Can’t wait to go back!“

“I was Absolutely impressed by the tasty food here. I went with the fish tacos and the crab cake. I must say one of the best crab cakes I’ve ever had, and the fish tacos were great too. Also the price is very reasonable.Stayed for the night and what a convenient restaurant. Exited to stay again and most certainly try more of the menu.“

“Can’t wait to come back try other things on this fantastic menu!“

“Okay, I thought this was one of this joints where you order “Xtra Crack” in the comments and you get some smoking crack. Imagine my disappointment when I opened my bag and all I had was delicious chicken, fries and amazing coleslaw. Honestly though, I think that chicken has smoking crack in it cause I just finished eating and I’m already itching for some more…. Maybe you could help a fella out and get me some chicken? Come on man! Please?!?!?“

“Enjoyed a side of breakfast sausages and bacon. Sausages were a good size and had a little spice/pepper... Just the right amount. Bacon was crispy & nice and salty.Ordered both at the aMuse restaurant inside the Marriott, but cost wise it's better to pay for the buffet (which is in a separate room). The only downside for the buffet is the sausage/bacon/ham rotates each day.Nice service, clean and bright space.“

“Food is always great. We were seated this last time and I think they forgot about us, took almost 20 minutes for someone to take our order. Everytime I've gone the last few years the place seems dead.

Parking: A few spots in front, was used for valet back in the day but unsure if they are still doing that. If there is no parking you need to park in the main lot for the shopping center (near Boudin) and walk over.

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu includes fish and chips, mac and cheese, etc.“

“Great so fun very accomidating for large parties nice on the water view and great appetizers Sara Alex amazing jeri hawkins wonderful and so many friends valet Parker didn’t want to get out of my car he was so funny“

“Don’t get the bowls, they don’t have enough protein to justify the cost.

The other stuff is probably good, but I wouldn’t know, since I got the bowl.

this thing is 80% rice, 15% cabbage, 4% air, and 1% pork.“

“Definitely one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. My partner and I went for our anniversary last week. The food is somehow simple yeah extremely complex with the amount of flavor and taste each dish has. We got the four course meal with wine pairing, which I highly recommend. we were so fat and happy when we left!“