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Costa Mesa
Made By profiles 2 places in Costa Mesa, spanning contemporary french fine dining, modern california vietnamese fusion — each tied to the people and producers behind it.
01.Contemporary French Fine Dining
Knife Pleat
Costa Mesa, United States
Holding a Michelin star since 2024 and ranked 20th on the LA Times 101 Best Restaurants list for 2024, Knife Pleat brings classically rooted French technique to the Penthouse level of South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Chef Tony Esnault's seasonal menus, spanning four- and six-course dinners, a three-course lunch, and Saturday afternoon tea, sit at the top of Orange County's fine-dining tier.
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02.Modern California Vietnamese Fusion
ANQI
Costa Mesa, United States
ANQI has earned consecutive recognition on the Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America list from 2023 through 2025, making it one of the more consistently cited Asian fusion addresses in Orange County. Chef Tony Nguyen's kitchen operates on Bristol Street in Costa Mesa, where the dining scene punches well above its suburban footprint. A 4.3 Google rating across 850 reviews supports its standing.
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