50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Costa Mesa

“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!“

“Birdie’s Açaí bowl is my absolute favorite, hands down. Unlike most other places that use premade sorbet, Birdie actually blends the berries. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend the peanut butter Açaí bowl; I get it almost every day.“

“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!“

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

“Absolutely delicious food and incredible service!“

“My husband and I really enjoyed this visit to Seasons52. It had been a while since we had been there; in fact the last time was for a Thanksgiving dinner shortly after Covid. We were happy we made the choice to go back there. The best part of our visit was our waitress, Bec. She was excellent with her recommendations, and very friendly and attentive. My husband really enjoyed his wine, and I enjoyed my tropical pineapple Cosmo. My husband ordered the white bean soup, which he loved, and the gnocchi, which he said was OK - he wished he'd have gotten the shrimp and grits instead. I had the strawberry and spinach salad, which was good, but I wished they had used blue cheese instead of gorgonzola as the gorgonzola was a little bitter. I chose the Ahi Tower appetizer as my main dish, which was delicious. We each chose one of their small desserts: my husband had the carrot cake and I had the Keylime pie. Neither of us felt they were anything to write him about, but we liked having these small dessert options. We were at the Costa Mesa location but live in Los Angeles, and wish that they had never closed their location in Century city as we don't get to go very often anymore. “

“We stopped by Lemon & Thyme on a whim after our daughter’s swim lesson, and I’m so glad we did. From the moment we walked in, our server, who I believe may have been the owner, was one of the most warm, vivacious people I’ve ever met. He greeted us with the biggest smile and gave us the kind of service that instantly makes you feel at home.

He made us feel so welcomed, like we were family. The level of thoughtfulness was above and beyond,he even brought out extra treats like french fries and ice cream for our toddler, which absolutely made her night. It’s rare to experience that kind of genuine hospitality.

And the food? Incredible. The spicy rigatoni was easily one of the best I’ve had in a very long time. I added shrimp to it and… chef’s kiss. It was rich, flavorful, perfectly spicy. honestly one of the best meals I’ve had since moving to SoCal. My husband ordered the salmon and that was just as delicious.

Between the amazing food and the unforgettable service, this place really left an impression. I already know I’ll be back, next time for a little bestie dinner date. This might officially be my new go to spot for rigatoni, and I can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu.“

“Very delicious food ❤️Friendly staff❤️“

“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!“

“This is my go to place 😁“

“Honestly AMAZING! I was skeptical at first because it was in an office space but MAN that breakfast burrito was soooooo good! Exactly what I wanted. Light, good amount of meat and cheese and not greasy. I got a Vietnamese coffee to go with it and it was also delicious! I will be coming back :)“

“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.“

“All the tacos are amazing here. Never had a bad experience. The service was solid, didn’t have to wait long for food on a busy night. The ambiance was relaxing and inviting.

Very clean restaurant. Highly recommend if you’re in Costa Mesa and looking for a solid taco.“

“Fantastic service with very a friendly and attentive staff.
Went for my son's birthday as he was craving shawarma. He got the lamb and his girlfriend got the beef shawarma. Both of them said it was very tasty.

I had the chicken curry stew and have leftovers. It came with a Greek green salad and basmati rice. So delicious and such deep flavors.

We'd come back again for sure and since my son and his girlfriend live in the area, they are adding it to their spots too.

Highly recommend it.“

“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🧘🏻‍♀️“

“After shipping from the South Coast, you may experience a significant increase in hunger. Upon passing by this establishment, you will notice a substantial line of patrons, indicating its popularity. If you enjoy spicy cuisine, I highly recommend trying their ramen.“

“Love the Brussels sprouts!!!“

“Really enjoyed a great breakfast here polite hostess and the food was absolutely delicious“

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

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

“cute, delicious, fantastic customer service“

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

“Wow everything we tried was top notch and service was amazing. Sesame tofu was a pleasant surprise that had everyone wanting more. Shabu shabu udon was seasoned to perfection and it even came with ponzu for the meat! Nabeyaki udon was spot on as well. You can tell they take care to make the dashi very well. Tempura chicken curry udon broth was also not too thick and not too salty, which was very pleasant too. Of course the chicken kaarage was super well seasoned and not heavily battered. Perfection. I’d love to come back to try more. Very few places do udon so well.“

“Exelent servís the food is exelent“

“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“

“Very good“

“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 👍 👍“

“You need to add this establishment to your weekly options. You'll live longer.
Fantastic , healthy tasty options are plentiful.
One of my favorites is the Avacado and quinoa salad with chicken.
But seriously... EVERYTHING is delicious.“

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

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

“It was really good! I had this place save and wanted to try it. I’m glad I came here. I ordered the omelette chicken katsu curry. The only thing I would say is their rice was a tad mushy otherwise ok. Next time, I would ask for the chicken katsu on the side (not touching the curry).“

“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!“

“So good!!! A must when in Orange County!“

“Updated review, in all fairness!

So my last review was 3 stars 🌟 because it was not a positive experience, bad service etc... but giving it another chance I've gone back with friends 3-4 times in the past 2 months, had to see if it was a trend in anomaly. I'm happy to say that the service has been great, even greated at the front door, and a thank you on the way out, the food was great, came during Happy Hour and portions are the same, no games! No short order kinda deal, place was packed and food was great! Ill be back for sure and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND“

“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“

“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!“

“The Harp Inn is a gem. Great live music, super friendly staff (including the owner), and an all-around welcoming vibe. I’ve been going here for over 10 years and it never disappoints. The Irish food is excellent — highly recommend the Irish breakfast. They also have a great outdoor patio.“

“Come here for lunch and pick up dinner! Excellent Mexican food in Costa Mesa right on Fairview and Baker. The caldo de res and caldo de pollo are soooo goood! Perfect balance of veggies and meat …my family loves it ♥️“

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

“άψογο μαγαζί και άψογη εξυπηρέτηση“

“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.“

“We loved this place so much we already have made plans to go back. The food was delicious and portion size is great. Friendly crew, helpful and great service. You can also purchase frozen pies to take home which we will be doing“

“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!“

“Authentic thai restaurant. Staffs are from that country. Goid, clean food and restaurant. Ordered papaya salad, pineapple rice, sticky rice and dumplings.
All good quality. Good for families and company luncheon and dinner. Reasonably price.“

“The cheeseburger was AMAZING!!!“

“Excellent quality food. The filet mignon was perfect. Not fancy but very nice.“

“Costa Mesa/Newport Beach, CA 📍hands down 10/10, food and experience. We stopped in here after the wonderful owner, Kurt, invited us down to try his delicious sandwiches! And safe to say we made the right choice. These sandwiches are huge and loaded with fresh ingredients. This location has been here since 2013, however beach hut has been around since the 80’s. They even add cream cheese to some of their sandwiches! 😋 The staff was wonderful, including the owner Kurt. You are missing out if you don’t stop in to get a sandwhich, tell them coco sent you!“

“Service was amazing and food was great! I’m in a food coma with the sample Mimosas that put me into the coma“