Costa Mesa · Orange County, CA
Food & Drink in Costa Mesa
Scout analyzed 36 Costa Mesa places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.
Places analyzed
36
Matches
16
Typical spend
$45
Typical visit
1.1 hr
Best neighborhoods for food & drink
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Mesa Verde
Better Buzz Coffee Costa Mesa
This is a good spot for a quick coffee run or a relaxed stop for a light breakfast or snack. Expect to spend 30 minutes and around $5-$15 per person.
South Coast Metro
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille is suitable for a formal dinner, often paired with a show or event due to its upscale nature and longer visit time. Expect a per-person cost typically over $100.
Downtown
The Crack Shack
The Crack Shack is a casual spot for fried chicken and sandwiches, ideal for a relaxed lunch or dinner. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $15-30 per person.
Downtown
SOCIAL Costa Mesa
SOCIAL Costa Mesa is a good choice for a lively dinner or drinks, possibly followed by late-night bites. Expect to spend $30-75 per person for food and cocktails.
Food & Drink
Memphis Cafe
Memphis Cafe is good for a casual meal or drinks, offering comfort food and a hip vibe for approximately 1-2 hours. Expect to spend $20-$45 per person.
Westside Costa Mesa
MoonGoat Coffee
This coffee shop is suitable for a morning stop or a casual lunch. Expect to spend 45-90 minutes and about $10-$25 per person for coffee and light food.
South Coast Metro
Vaca Costa Mesa
Vaca is suitable for a dinner outing, offering Spanish tapas and family-style dishes in an upscale setting. Expect to spend $75-$150 per person for food and drinks, with a visit lasting around 1.5 to 2 hours.
South Coast Metro
Water Grill
Water Grill is a good choice for an upscale dinner, particularly for a date night or special occasion. Expect to spend 2 hours and $75-$150 per person for a meal and drinks.
Food & Drink
Lion & Lamb Coffee Roasters
This coffee shop is suitable for a quick solo stop or a casual meet-up, lasting about 30 minutes. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for coffee and a light bite.
East Side Costa Mesa
Hola Adios Coffeeshop
Hola Adios Coffeeshop is a good spot for a relaxed morning or afternoon coffee run, typically lasting under an hour and costing $5-$15 per person. It can be paired with local shopping or a stroll in the neighborhood.
South Coast Metro
Seasons 52
Seasons 52 is suitable for a dinner date or special occasion, offering an upscale American dining experience that typically lasts about 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $50-$100 per person.
Food & Drink
Nook Coffee Bar
Nook Coffee Bar is a casual stop for coffee or a quick bite, good for starting a day of errands or as a mid-day break. Expect to spend 30 minutes and around $5-15 per person.
Downtown
Hook & Anchor
Hook & Anchor is a casual seafood spot good for a relaxed lunch or dinner. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $20-$45 per person on creative seafood dishes.
South Coast Metro
Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar- Costa Mesa
Claim Jumper is suitable for a casual family meal or a comfortable date night focused on American comfort food. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-75 per person for an entree and a drink.
Food & Drink
Portola Coffee Roasters
This coffee shop is ideal for a quick solo coffee stop or a casual meet-up, fitting well before or after shopping. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for a beverage and possibly a pastry, with a visit lasting around 30 minutes.
East Side Costa Mesa
Coffee Dose
Coffee Dose is a good stop for a casual coffee and a bite, perhaps before or after errands. Expect to spend 30-45 minutes and $10-25 per person.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 16 of the 36 analyzed Costa Mesa places fit food & drink.
- 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 69% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Upscale, Quiet, Romantic, Playful.
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