Knife Pleat
In Residence
Tony Esnault
Chef
- 01CuisineContemporary French Fine Dining
- 02CityCosta Mesa, United States
- 03RecognitionOne Michelin Star
- 1 Michelin Star · Michelin Guide
- Michelin Plate · 2026
- Michelin 1 Star · 2025
- LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #35 · 2025
- LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #20 · 2024
- Michelin 1 Star · 2024
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Questions
Frequently asked
What recognition does Knife Pleat hold?
Knife Pleat holds 1 Michelin star.
Who works at Knife Pleat?
Made By profiles Tony Esnault (Chef) at Knife Pleat.
How expensive is Knife Pleat?
Knife Pleat is listed at a price level of $$$$.
Where is Knife Pleat and what does it serve?
Knife Pleat is in South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, serving Contemporary French Fine Dining.
The field
How it compares
| Place | Awards | Cuisine | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knife Pleat | Michelin 1 Star | Contemporary French Fine Dining | South Coast Plaza, $$$$ |
| Amber | Michelin 3 Stars, World's 50 Best | Contemporary French Fine Dining | Hong Kong |
| ANQI | · | Modern California Vietnamese Fusion | Costa Mesa |
| Atelier Crenn | Michelin 3 Stars, World's 50 Best | Contemporary French Fine Dining | San Francisco |
| Caprice | Michelin 3 Stars, World's 50 Best | Contemporary French Fine Dining | Hong Kong |
| Epicure | Michelin 3 Stars | Contemporary French Fine Dining | Paris |
| Robuchon au Dôme | Michelin 3 Stars | Contemporary French Fine Dining | Macau |
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