The Plot - Costa Mesa

4.7

110 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

2937 Bristol St e100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5982

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2 people

Apr 24, 2025

April 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Vegan-friendly
Charming
Healthy

The Plot team is led by Jessica and Davin Waite, who have been at the forefront of San Diego's culinary scene for over a decade. The duo has earned a loyal following for their inventive and sustainable approach to seafood and plant-based dishes, gaining the attention of critics and culinary innovators far and wide as well as accolades including being named San Diego Magazine’s “Best New Restaurant of the Year” in 2020, VegNews’ “San Diego’s Best Vegan Restaurants” in 2022, and Tasting Table’s “20 Best Restaurants in San Diego” in 2023.

The Plot in Costa Mesa is located in The Camp, a sustainably focused center that highlights unique local businesses. Parking can be a bit tough at The Camp, depending on the time of your visit. In addition to parking in the main lot, Randolph Ave. is another option. Customers can walk through Camp Out into The Camp. Also, Valet service is available in the main lot. The price is $8. Valet is available Thursday through Sunday.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan, Californian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 852-3181
Website
https://theplotrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Davin Waite
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2937 Bristol St e100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5982
Neighborhood
Costa Mesa
Cross street
Bristol
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Plantscape! a boundary bending dinner series
$96.00 per person
Prepaid
May 1, 2025 only
Join us at the Plot restaurant for an unforgettable culinary experience as we present our next Plantscape, an imaginative dinner series that showcases the intersection of plant-based cuisine and a zero-waste philosophy. This dinner, themed "Spring Izakaya,” will celebrate the vibrant flavors of spring through live fire cooking, grilling, steaming, and simmering techniques. These methods will highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients while also incorporating preservation, fermentation, and other sustainable practices that are deeply rooted in Japanese tradition. Diners can expect an exciting fusion of Japanese technique and exploratory plant-based cooking, balancing local ingredients with components such as natto and yamaimo. The result will be dishes that are not only delicious but also novel and exciting. Tickets for the "Spring Izakaya" tasting menu are limited. Join us for this culinary journey on April 29th in Oceanside and May 1st in Costa Mesa. Seatings span from 4pm until 8:30pm. Vegan wine and sake pairings will be available to enhance your dining experience.

What 110 people are saying

The Plot - Costa Mesa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Healthy
North Orange County
Best Value
North Orange County
Innovative
North Orange County
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Plot in Costa Mesa offers a delightful dining experience with "deliciously pleasing" vegan and vegetarian dishes. Known for its "fantastic service" and creative menu, it appeals to both plant-based and non-vegan diners. Guests appreciate the "relaxing ambiance," standout dishes like the "sushi roll" and truffle fries, and the innovative cocktails.

110 Reviews

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Zell
Orange County25 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
1st time dining there. Flavors were on point. Creative amuse-bouche Tasty libations Friendly staff
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Claudia
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We tried many dishes, they were all delicious. Our waiter, Brandon was amazing. He offered great suggestions and was very interested in our dining experience. The ambiance was nice, played music at just the right level to enjoy it, but still have a conversation. It was a wonderful experience.
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Jack
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A good spot for sure. The tofu friend chicken and biscuits was awesome.
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Cara VIP
Mississippi31 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit to The Plot and I’ll definitely be back! Tip of the cap to my loving family, who gamely agreed to try this new spot for my birthday (I’m vegetarian and I got to choose, so everyone ate plant-based tonight!) Some of the favorite dishes at the table: the two starters - Brussels sprouts and Chronic Roll, Burger a la Plot, Shepherd’s Pie, Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich, the Goddess salad and the Biscuits and Gravy. The three of us who ordered the sake-based special Cosmo drink were VERY pleased. Foods were served hot and had wonderful flavor combinations. Outstanding teamwork for serving and clearing for our party of 8. Thank you!
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Kristina VIP
San Francisco14 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Bland and small portions. Drinks didn’t have much flavor. Presentation was nice
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Josh VIP
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing restaurant for both vegans and non-vegans. Everything is delicious. Love the coffee pop-up on weekends. Service is fantastic too!
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Aisha
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love The Plot and even drive from a distance because the food is healthy, clean, plant-based, and delicious! Family favorites are the biscuits and gravy, polenta and chorizo, chronic sushi, and the Korean bowl. But our absolute favorites are the truffle fries and the kombu cauliflower for starters! Delicious!!
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VickyJ
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, great food, loved the herbal tea on offer too and overall was a great experience for me and my family!
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carrie
Orange County2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was great but service was slow. Not attentive staff and it was not busy at all.
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Carl
Orange County9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a positive experience at this wonderful spot.
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FAQs

The Plot - Costa Mesa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 852-3181.

The Plot - Costa Mesa is rated 4.7 stars by 110 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

2937 Bristol St e100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5982

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Bristol
Neighborhood
Costa Mesa
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Visa
Executive chef
Davin Waite
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://theplotrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(714) 852-3181

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The Plot - Costa Mesa

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Plantscape! a boundary bending dinner series

Menu

What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Plot - Costa Mesa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Plot - Costa Mesa restaurant rated?

Is The Plot - Costa Mesa currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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