Costa Mesa’s vibrant plant-based dining scene offers health-conscious foodies a delicious journey through innovative vegan cuisine. From creative small plates to hearty main courses, local restaurants are transforming traditional expectations of meatless meals.
Orange County’s culinary hub boasts unique dining options that cater to vegans, vegetarians, and curious food lovers seeking fresh, sustainable, and flavorful plant-based experiences across this dynamic Southern California community.
Discover Costa Mesa’s most delectable vegan dining destinations!
Featured Vegan Restaurants in Costa Mesa
Seabirds Kitchen
What to Expect
Scratch-made vegan cuisine using locally sourced ingredients
Description
Seabirds Kitchen serves inventive plant-based comfort food crafted from scratch using clean, local ingredients. Their from-scratch vegan menu features standout dishes like house-made pesto rigatoni, highlighting seasonal produce and avoiding processed ingredients. Started as a food truck in 2010, they're now a top-rated Southern California vegan restaurant.
Where: Costa Mesa | More Info: Seabirds Kitchen
SOCIAL
What to Expect
Award-winning craft cocktail program
Description
Modern American restaurant in Costa Mesa featuring a chef-driven menu blending international flavor profiles with locally sourced seasonal ingredients. The restaurant offers an innovative dining experience with an award-winning cocktail program and recently remodeled interior that showcases contemporary culinary creativity.
Where: Costa Mesa | More Info: SOCIAL
Taste of Beauty (Fountain Valley)
What to Expect
Seasonal multi-course vegan tasting menu with artistic presentation
Description
An artful plant-based fine dining restaurant transforming seasonal ingredients into edible masterpieces. Their multi-course tasting menus showcase innovative vegan cuisine with meticulous presentation, blending global culinary influences into visually stunning and flavorful dishes that challenge traditional perceptions of plant-based dining.
Where: Fountain Valley | More Info: Taste of Beauty
The Plot
What to Expect
Zero-waste kitchen with homegrown ingredient sourcing
Description
The Plot reimagines vegan cuisine through plant-based comfort food that celebrates local, organic ingredients. Chefs Davin Waite and Travis Roe craft innovative dishes that transform vegetables into stunning culinary experiences, focusing on zero-waste practices and farm-to-table sourcing. Their menu blends cultural comfort foods with boundary-pushing vegan techniques.
Where: Costa Mesa | More Info: The Plot
True Food Kitchen (Newport Beach)
What to Expect
100% seed oil-free kitchen commitment
Description
A health-conscious restaurant featuring seasonally-inspired, anti-inflammatory dishes that blend nutritious ingredients with bold flavors. Their menu offers plant-forward options with scientifically-backed wellness principles, including vegan and vegetarian selections that range from vibrant salads to hearty grain bowls and innovative small plates.
Where: Newport Beach | More Info: True Food Kitchen