1. Knife Pleat

    Contemporary French

    Nestled above the fashion boutiques of South Coast Plaza, this third-floor dining room glows with the warmth of an open kitchen and a sheltered patio. Chef Tony Esnault's French foundation—steelhead with fennel, barley risotto with chestnut—yields gracefully to global inflection and composed desserts that taste of clarity.

    AAA
    Four Diamonds
    Michelin Guide
    1 Star
    Los Angeles Times
    2025 · The 101 Best Restaurants in California
    2025 · #35 · The 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles
    Eater
    The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants
    Address
    3333 Bristol St, Unit 3001, Costa Mesa, CA · Costa Mesa
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