The Plot - Costa Mesa

4.6

91 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

21:30

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Vegan-friendly
Charming
Innovative

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.

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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

Location
2937 Bristol St e100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5982
Area
Costa Mesa
Cross Street
Bristol
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan

Experiences

Valentine's Day 2025 at The Plot!
US$78.00 per person
Prepaid
13 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025
Valentine's Day prix fixe with a fun, sexy twist. Celebrate v-day in style with an elegant and exciting five course menu. Created by Plot Chefs Davin Waite and Travis Roe. $65 with $35 optional wine & cocktail pairing, featuring responsibly sourced libations. Stuffed endive (amuse). Prickly pear agua chili with mushrooms. Savory strawberry soup. Beet prosciutto with cara cara, parm, pink chicory and pink apples. Pink masa dumplings with veggie scallop and lemon butter. Custard stuffed strawberries.

What 91 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Orange County
Innovative
Orange County
Healthy
North Orange County
Best Service
North Orange County
Innovative
North Orange County
Healthy
North Orange County
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Plot in Costa Mesa is a "delicious innovative vegan restaurant" offering a creative and sophisticated dining experience. Patrons rave about the "outstanding service" and unique flavor combinations. Highlights include the carrotfish & chips, biscuits and gravy, and crème brûlée. The ambiance is "great," providing a wonderful setting for any occasion.

91 Reviews

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Marc
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Valentine's Day experience! Thank you. The menu was well thought out and designed perfectly. Love this place.
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Loren
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in town. I got to meet my partner’s family here and it went splendid. We loved all the flavours
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Robert
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience Date night with the Mrs. Had a great time Highly Recommend!
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Ashley
Phoenix
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The ambiance was nice, server was sweet, and the food was delicious - my favorite, the carrotfish & chips. They also make their own sodas, and the mint/sage was quite good too. We'll be in the area again in a couple of weeks, and will most likely stop by again.
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Shailesh
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. The server was extra ordinarily attentive.
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Ariana
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great ambiance! Highly recommend to anyone.
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Eric
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vegan spot inside a space that I can only describe as a yurt. Brunch menu was great, highly recommend their take on a biscuits and gravy!
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naiya
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing vegan food for teens and adults. Great service.
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Jacqueline
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Plot is a delicious innovative vegan restaurant. We went for brunch and the food was fantastic. We shared a toast flight which had something different on each slice. We had chocolate cherry scones which had a hint of rosemary. So delicious. I had a Korean chiken with rice and kale and my husband had chiken and waffles. Everything was so good. The service was outstanding. This was our 2nd visit. I am already looking forward to our next visit. They take reservations. The parking, however, is a challenge because there are numerous restaurants and shops.
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Ryan
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious vegetarian food! The quality of food, and the flavors were all outstanding. Also, the service was friendly and informative.
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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 4.6 stars by 91 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

21:30

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Bristol
Area
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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan

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

The Plot - Costa Mesa

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Valentine's Day 2025 at The Plot!

Menu

What 91 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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 bookings?

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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