Costa Mesa Restaurant Week 2013 - August 16th-23rd

Costa Mesa Restaurant Week August 16th-23rd

Orange County is quickly emerging as a culinary destination after years of living in Los Angeles shadow. Some of Orange County’s most influential restaurants have thrived in Costa Mesa and the city is attracting hip upstarts that have added to the city’s street cred as a foodie friendly destination. This your chance to try out some of the great restaurants in Costa Mesa.

Costa Mesa Restaurant Week starts this Friday, August 16-23^rd. Some of Costa Mesa’s best restaurants will be participating by offering special prix fix menus at up to 40% off regular prices. Although not all your favorite Costa Mesa restaurants will be participating, the list is pretty impressive. Below are my recommendations for Costa Mesa Restaurant Week. My picks are based on the quality of the restaurant, talent of the restaurant’s Chef and/or variety offered on the menu. http://www.travelcostamesa.com/costa-mesa-restaurant-week/

Note:

• Some of the restaurants are participating in Costa Mesa Restaurant Week are for lunch only, be sure to check before getting your heart set on dinner.
• Reservations are highly recommended for some of the most popular restaurants.
• Ask for the restaurant week menu when you check in at the restaurant
• Prices EXCLUDE Tax and Tip

 

Tom’s Foodie Blog’s Costa Mesa Restaurant Week Recommendations

Mastro’s Steakhouse

 

 

 

 

Highlights: (Dinner - $40.13) Expect very well prepared meat and fish. This is a great deal considering the normal prices of their food.

Prix Fix Menu

Make a Reservation

633 Anton Blvd Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (714) 546-7405

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Charlie Palmer’s

 

 

 

 

Highlights: ($20.13 - Lunch only). I liked the first course options and choices for entrees. For entrees, Their house made cavatelli pasta looked really interesting. This restaurant has a very talented Chef.

Prix Fix Menu

Make a Reservation

Tom’s Foodie Blog Review of Charlie Palmer’s

3333 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (714) 352-2525

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The Old Vine

 

 

 

 

Highlights: ($22 - Lunch only) -Lots of choices, even for the picky eaters. Heavy emphasis on Paninos for main courses. I really want to try the “Torta de Lingua.”

Prix Fix Menu

Restaurant’s Website

2937 Bristol, #A102 Costa Mesa, CA 92626Phone: (714) 545-1411

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Capital Grille

 

 

 

 

Highlights: (Lunch- $20; Dinner - $40) - Good selection of choices for both lunch and dinner. I hear that the chicken confit and Bone-In Kona Crusted Dry aged sirloin are both good.

Prix Fix Menu

Make a Reservation

3333 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (714) 432-1140

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La Cave

 

 

 

 

Highlights: (25.13 -Dinner Only)- Choices change by day of week. I recommend the rib-eye or New York Strip. Ordering the twice baked potato is a must.

Prix Fix Menu

Make a Reservation

1695 Irvine Ave.Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Phone: (949) 646-7944

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The Golden Truffle

 

 

 

 

Highlights: ($20-Lunch; Dinner-$30) Chef Alan is a culinary genius and rebel. This menu does not provide choices, although I know you will like the food.

Prix Fix Menu

Make a Reservation

1767 Newport Blvd Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Phone: (949) 645-9858

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Mesa

 

 

 

 

Highlights: (Dinner Only -$30) - One of the hippest restaurants in Orange County right now. No choices, but their rib-eye is legendary.

Prix Fix Menu

Restaurant’s Website

725 Baker Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (714) 557-6700

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Green Leaf

 

 

 

 

Highlights: (Lunch or Dinner - $20.13) Healthy food made from fresh ingredients. I tried this restaurant for the first time last week and didn’t go home feeling guilty.

Prix Fix Menu

Restaurant’s Website

234 E. 17th St. & 3313 Hyland Ave. Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Phone: (949) 200-3950

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Sidecar Doughnuts

 

 

 

 

Highlights: (Anytime: $5) Includes cup of coffee and ta Chef’s Special Doughnut. My favorite doughnuts in Orange County.

Prix Fix Menu

Restaurant’s Website

Tom’s Foodie Blog’s Review of Sidecar

270 E. 17th St. #18 Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Phone: (949) 887-2910

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ANQI

 

 

 

 

Highlights: (Lunch - $20; Dinner -$40) Great menu choices, prepared by a highly skilled Chef. I highly recommend the Quail for dinner and the Bahn Mi for lunch.

Prix Fix Menu

Restaurant’s Website

Tom’s Foodie Blog’s Review of ANQI

3333 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (714) 557-5679 ‎

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H20 Sushi & Izakaya

 

 

 

 

Highlights: (Lunch- $20 ; Dinner - $40) Very nice selection and options. I recommend the Aqua Omakase for dinner. I’m looking forward to the coconut sorbet for dessert.

Prix Fix Menu

Restaurant’s Website

1870 Harbor Blvd Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Phone: (949) 515-7400

Learn more about Costa Mesa Restaurant Week from Dani’s Decadent Deals:

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