50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Costa Mesa

“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 don’t claim to be a connoisseur in Asian cuisine. I do like fresh, variety, spices, sauces and appreciate courteous efficient service. My second visit. Was not disappointed. The wait to be seated is long. Would not have waited but one person in our group was visiting from out of state and insisted.“

“Very delicious food ❤️Friendly staff❤️“

“Excellent delicious food, the octopus with the eggplant salad and beets is amazing. Heavily recommended.“

“I enjoyed my order of tomato beef noodles. If you order the set, you'll get the boba milk tea and chilled cucumber as a side. The cucumbers are crunchy and refreshingly. Very popular with Asian crowds I can see. Scan QR to view menu and order. Staff can speak Mandarin. There are 2 restrooms at the back.“

“Love it here! Music is always on point m! 😍“

“Wow... simply wow. The service of the waiters are the old school traditional one, if you're used to eat outside often, you know what I'm talking about. Responsive, fast, attentive and straightforward. The food is absolutely delicious, I'm still dreaming about the cheese boars (if you go, don't even think about it, just order it).
I wish they would've had more space inside but not a problem at all, we had such a good time that I can't complain about anything. It's worth to mention the parking is accessible and the area is beautiful, very secure and nice for a walk after dinner at night.“

“Great food! Warm and very friendly greeting at the front. Best dining service provided by the staff.“

“Amazing Valentine’s weekend dinner! Six courses made for a most Indulgent Aphrodisiac’s menu created by Chef Tony. The plating was exquisite, service very attentive, and relatively low-carb, very copicetic with my diabetic precautions. The French Chardonnay we had enjoyed was lovely, paired well particularly with the scallop crudo, oyster and lobster dishes. It was also a pleasure to meet and chat with Yassmin, the co-owner and wife of Chef Tony. We are planning to dine here again, next time for The restaurant’s High Tea, which is offered on Sunday afternoons.“

“The pizza here is just something else! Their bbq chicken and pepperoni are just sooo good! The place is quite nice for any occasion even date night, the service is always good and the people are polite. Kinda sad you can’t put 2 flavors in one pizza but other than that I love this place! Will definitely be coming back!“

“I wondered how I could eat well on vacation. Vibe was across the street from my rental and I was so happy to find it! Meal problem solved! I bought a couple of bowls and a wrap during my stay. I even got my mom and two sisters to visit with me. They found something to try, too! Wish you had a store in Utah, I'd try everything on the menu. I actually got to have ice-cream! Thank you Vibe, Dana Point.“

“Everything we had was so delicious. My 12 year old non vegan son loved it all too!“

“We absolutely love this place; the food, the people, and the prices couldn’t be better. I am vegetarian and my partner is not, yet these vegan options are as close to their traditional counterparts as anyone could hope for. My fav is the asada fries. They also have amazing horchata!“

“The smoothies here are top notch. You can tell the ingredients are fresh. I get the strawberry date smoothie with whey added. It's pricey but honestly I haven't had a better smoothie anywhere else. I know raw materials are expensive right now so I think it's inevitable.“

“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!“

“Absolutely amazing! This is the spot I’ve been taking everyone. Place inside is kinda small but super cozy and cute. You order at the kiosk and it’s super easy/convenient. They make the food in the front and it definitely adds a personalized touch. My favorites are the seared salmon and unagi yubu! They look small but 3 of them is the perfect amount for meal for me

Dietary restrictions: They prepare the food by the kiosk and you can ask them any questions directly“

“Really great ice cream and so many choices also there’s a menu kist in case you can’t decide 😉“

“Our dining experience was ever so impressive from being greeted at the door, being seated, meeting our server, and ordering our meals. Such a delight. Our server was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. Dessert was an adventure. A flight of desserts. What a wonderful restaurant to celebrate a birthday! We will definitely return for another meal.“

“Excellent taco spot in Costa Mesa. The atmosphere is great and they have delicious food. The poke nachos were a stand out item and I especially loved the ribeye taco. Worth checking out!

Parking: Parking lot behind restaurant“

“Thanks for making my niece Charlie’s 5th birthday 🥳 celebration memorable tonight!! 🪅🎉🎊“

“Nothing fishy about this place. It's a small family run business. Blame covid for the price increases and there are sign posted to make you aware of the increase. it's the best food and most reasonable prices in town. if you cant afford a 11 dish then don't buy or complain about it. These reviews are for the food not whiners.“

“cute, delicious, fantastic customer service“

“Great coffee and chai! My husband and I stopped in while visiting our kids in the area. Adorable place and some of the coffee we have had. He had the Vietnamese Iced Coffee and I had an iced dirty chai. We loved them both. We will be back any time we are in town!“

“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🧘🏻‍♀️“

“The food was delicious and well presented. Service: flawless. Good prices, especially for Newport Beach. The indoor seating looked nice, but we sat outside, which was comfortable but a little loud from the busy but not quite visible road 30 yards away. Plenty of parking.“

“Exelent servís the food is exelent“

“Delicious Italian cuisine! Stylish interior of the Restaurant!“

“Love this place. First time here. Super authentic legit Soba / Udon place. All hand crafted. Chicken Tempura Curry Udon / Shabu Shabu Spicy Udon / Classic Tempura Udon. All fantastic. Does justice to our 10yrs in Japan. Wish we lived closer to here. But will mos def. Shout out to Scarlett, my number one fan for reading this ;-)“

“Stopped in this cafe on a whim today and was so happy I did. I got the breakfast sandwich with bacon. Everything was cooked to perfection. The sourdough was amazingly good, crisp and chewy, and the eggs were fluffy. The staff was so friendly and nice and the pricing was very reasonable. Wished I took photos but it was too good and I ate it so fast! Highly recommend this spot.“

“It was yummy and fast. Everything was fresh and clean“

“I love sushi, and out of the amount of sushi places I’ve gone too, this one has blown my mind. They have a wide range of rolls, I came with my bf and got the crispy rice and spice tuna, and then was later recommended hot night by Sean, one of the cooks, he was phenomanal, the art in the roll pares the food as well as the look at an out standing 10 stars if I could. 🔥👏👏👏“

“Very good“

“Love the Brussels sprouts!!!“

“My favorite spot for wonderful food in a funky, hip atmosphere. Chicken and waffles are a must!“

“Very good cheesesteak plenty of good seasoned meat good cheese meat ratio good bread just an all around great cheesesteak I also got some cheese fries the French fries were good they melt chees on them I prefer a cheese sauce but still really good service was excellent parking can get challenging“

“This is my go to place 😁“

“Food was so delicious recommended for who hasn’t tried it , and great service as well my first time. I would come back, but I’m too far. I’m from San Antonio Texas. Thumbs up 👍 👍“

“Found by accident great food and service excellent. Patio and in four dining. Had beef teriyaki with tempura and miso soup and salad and California roll. ReAsonable priced too“

“Always great sashimi whenever we’re there. This place NEVER disappoints.“

“Make sure you arrive hungry! The portions are large, the food tasty, and service was excellent. Don't be fooled by the unique design of this restaurant - looks like they added to a fashionable takeout restaurant by adding a chic patio area that looks almost like a full indoor restaurant with full service menu. Takeout in the front and bei restaurant in the back and side.“

“We all scream for ice cream 🍨 but we all scream Stella!!! An ice cream place called Stella Jean’s bring refreshing flavors like mango sticky rice. Home made ice cream full of flavor and the highest quality ingredients!“

“So happy they finally opened! Always great service! Amazing quality meat and fresh veggies!“

“Staff was super friendly, service was quick, and the food was great. fresh large portions. highly recommended putting it in your dining rotation.“

“Came here for my first time with my best friends and will be coming again! Amazing and perfect customer service, very professional, patient, helpful, and knowledgeable! The pizza was the best part, very tasteful and delicious, didn't even take a picture because it was that good.
Very well organized and clean, with such a nice vibe and scenery truly did have an awesome experience!“

“this place is amazing! everything is delish & sooo Many options to always try new things! the staff is absolutely the best! & the artwork inside is perfect for pictures! definitely our favorite place!“

“They have real chilaquiles not the chips covered in sauce!! Very delicious!“

“This is an excellent spot for date night. Drinks are great and the ceviche was so good - very refreshing with so much flavor. We also couldn't pass up on the papa rellenas!“

“amazing food! fungi pasta was out of this world!“

“This is the best Thai food I’ve had in all of OC. I had the spicy pork noodle soup and golden pouches, both were 10 out of 10, and the Thai coffee was the perfect accompaniment to the spicy meal! Can’t wait to go again. Excellent service too!“

“I came to Tabu Shabu on a Friday right before happy hour ended, and they were kind enough to still honor it—great service! This spot has been hyped a lot, and I’d say it’s worth the visit, especially with the happy hour discount. Without it, the prices are a bit on the higher side, but the quality makes up for it.

I ordered the lamb and beef, both of which were flavorful and satisfying. The highlight was definitely the service of turning my leftover hot pot into porridge—it made for a delicious and hearty late-night meal. It’s a lot of food, so you definitely get your fill.

Overall, a solid spot for hot pot if you’re looking for good quality and unique offerings. Definitely recommend catching happy hour if you can!“