7 Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Costa Mesa

7 restaurants available nearby

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1. Market Broiler-Huntington Beach

4.6

Exceptional(656)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Huntington Beach

Booked 5 times today

REFRESHED OUR CONCEPTAlong with a new upgraded Dock-to-Dish Seasonal menu, we have added community tables to our bar, added 10 Draft Beer handles, elevated the Wine List, and modernized our handcrafted Cocktails. Additionally, we have enhanced our Happy Hour offerings, created new made-in-house scrumptious Desserts, and retrained our staff to perfect our Polished Casual Service.For those loyal guests of Market Broiler, we still have lots of your favorites, but we invite you to come in and sample some of our newest additions!

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2. Del Frisco's Grille - Irvine

4.5

Awesome(2262)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Irvine

Booked 20 times today

Del Frisco's Grille is a modern and stylish spin on the classic bar and grill, drawing inspiration from bold flavors and market-fresh ingredients. Our menu is a tempting mix of prime steaks, fresh seafood and twists on American comfort cuisine.

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3. Shorebird Newport Beach

4.7

Exceptional(145)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Newport Beach

Booked 32 times today

Experience Shorebird Restaurant's coastal allure, offering a modern twist on classic Americana flavors influenced by traditional seafood and steakhouses. Our wood-fire grill and rotisserie bring forth signature delights like the Duroc Heritage Pork Chop with Brussels sprouts and brandy-poached apples, Faroe Island’s Salmon Mignon paired with a cauliflower purée, and Harris Ranch Prime Skirt Steak featuring a red chimichurri sauce.Indulge in shareable plates like the Avocado Fries with green goddess dressing, Twice Fried Chicken Wings with chipotle gastrique, or explore our enticing "Raw Bar" selections. Shorebird beckons you to savor coastal dining with a harmonious blend of flavors, ensuring a culinary adventure that captivates the palate.When you arrive to Shorebird, to the left of the restaurant is an underground parking garage. If you bring your ticket to the restaurant, your server or hostess can validate the parking for you.

4. Puesto Anaheim

4.6

Exceptional(1080)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Anaheim

Booked 72 times today

Puesto offers award-winning tacos and cocktails as well as its own selection of cerveza by acclaimed brewmaster Doug Hasker. Located on the grounds of The Westin Anaheim Resort, a AAA Four-Diamond hotel across Disneyland® Resort, Puesto provides an innovative approach to traditional Mexican cuisine. Family owned and operated, the menu is inspired by their travels throughout Mexico and California's fresh, local ingredients. Upon entering the restaurant, you’ll be immediately greeted with fine craftsmanship of walnut, brass, steel, and elegant lighting designed by Basile Studios. Lighting will continue to amaze, from the entry lights to the staple liquor shelving, to the suspended agave structure. Inside the space is a first-of-its-kind projection with high-end video content telling a story throughout the wall. Puesto is where inspiration is brought to life and we're thrilled to welcome you soon.

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5. Black Angus Steakhouse - Santa Ana

4.6

Exceptional(2164)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Santa Ana

Booked 32 times today

WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilledand served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget. To learn more visit www.blackangus.com

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6. Modo Mio - Newport Coast

4.7

Exceptional(2997)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Newport Beach

Booked 43 times today

Dining at Modo Mio is a delight, thanks to the efforts of owners Phil and Linda Crowley and their talented staff. From the moment diners are greeted, as they enter the Newport Coast, California location, they are enveloped into a haven of warmth and hospitality. The Modo Hospitality Group is dedicated to creating and serving superb Northern Italian specialties, to their devoted clientele, in an ambiance that is both inviting and relaxing. You truly are family at Modo Mio.

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7. Tangata Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(1289)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Ana

Booked 3 times today

Experience a culinary juxtaposition of Pacific Rim and California cuisine. Set aside the celebrated Bower Museum in Santa Ana, Tangata Restaurant is the perfect spot to enjoy an afternoon. Deemed the "hidden gem of sophisticated California Cuisine" by the OC Examiner and winner of the OpenTable "Diner's Choice" and "Great for Lunch" Awards, Tangata is sure to satisfy any appetite.

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Market Broiler-Huntington Beach

2. Del Frisco's Grille - Irvine

3. Shorebird Newport Beach

4. Puesto Anaheim

5. Black Angus Steakhouse - Santa Ana

6. Modo Mio - Newport Coast

7. Tangata Restaurant

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