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    Costa Contemporary Kitchen

    4.6 (558 reviews)
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    Tallarin Verde w/ Filet Mignon
    Sydney H.

    Came here with my family to celebrate a birthday and unfortunately didn't have the best experience. :( It's a small space by South Coast Plaza/Segerstrom Theater, so we made a reservation a few weeks in advance. They validate parking in the nearby parking garage which is nice. Our server was nice, but the service wasn't anything super exceptional. She did not check on us much but did bring out our food in good time which was appreciated. The food here is just okay, which is disappointing because everything was pretty pricey and portions were small for what was being charged. The calamari was bland and undersalted, the empanadas were a bit dry, and the salad was good but not worth the $15 (basic ingredients, no protein). I ordered the Tallarin Verde + Filete Mignon, and the pasta sauce was good but the filet mignon was underseasoned and a bit tasteless. Others ordered the Lomo Saltado, which was very salty. The restaurant kept flipping back and forth from very warm to very chilly, so it was kind of annoying to have to keep putting my sweater on and off throughout the meal, but maybe there was something going on with the AC? There was also an unexplained $10 surcharge on the bill. We just paid it to get out of the restaurant, but I kind of wish that we had asked about it, so that's on us. Sadly a disappointing experience. I hope it was just a fluke because this seems like it would be a nice place.

    Cassie J.

    Service Charge. After we received our check, and gave our card, an additional charge was added AFTER the fact. My husband told me to let it go since it wasn't a lot (about $6). But, I wish I said something. It felt so sneaky. I was bummed because the food and service were amazing! We got the check,looked it over- I gave my card and saw the "surcharge" added in when I needed to sign. The receipt didn't say anything about the surcharge and neither did the menu (only mention was 20% gratuity for a party of 6+) and it was just my husband and I. Again. Sooo bummed! Papa Relleno 7/10 Lomo Saltado 9/10 Mar y Tierra Salgado 9/10 Carajillo 10/10 Dama Pisco 10/10 Flan 9/10 We sat in quieter spot away from where it was jam packed. There was music so it was nice.

    Papas Rellenas
    Jessica V.

    What an amazing spot, so glad my husband found it! We were going to Segerstrom and this spot is basically on campus; you just park once and you're set! We sat at the bar and I'm glad we did. Hector was the best! His service, generosity (making my husband mocktails), and conversation were 10/10!!! I'd love to come back and sit at the bar if he's there. Oh and of course the food was phenomenal. The tuna tartare was sweet and so good! The lomo saltada on pasta was great! Loved the papas too. We will be back!

    Food is amazing. We came here so many times. Their servers are so nice and warm, especially Andrea. Everybody pleas

    Yucca Frita

    Exelente comida y el servicio de la mesera extraordinarily pendientes en todo momento

    Pescado A Lo Macho
    Sophia G.

    We came here for a girls night before watching a broadway musical. This was walking distance to Segerstrom Center of Arts. The corner location is convenient and very easy to find. I was surprised that the interior was smaller than expected. Thank goodness we had a reservation. I started off with a glass of pisco sour and ceviche for appetizer. The pisco sour was so good I was tempted to order a second one! The entree I got had a little of everything. You really can't go wrong with pescado a lo macho. It had branzino, calamari, scallop, shrimp, and mussel in a creamy sauce with rice. The sauce wasn't overpowering. All the elements perfectly complemented each other. The server was warm and friendly. We had a memorable dining experience!

    Arroz Chaufa
    Michelle T.

    Conveniently located right next to south coast plaza. There's a parking garage attached the restaurant and they do validate parking. There's food was great. The arroz chaufa (fried rice) was my favorite. The flavor of the ceviche mixto was great. I loved the sweet potato in it but which the fish was cut a little smaller because it was a little chewy.

    Edith M.

    Another unforgettable dining experience at Costa! Amazing service by their staff , even considering the fact that it was a very busy Saturday evening. Jose the bartender never fails to amaze me with his specialty drinks. Always surprises with a delicious drink- and the presentation is always on point! At this point, anything and everything on their menu is a hit in my book. Seriously though- please do yourself a favor and come check them out. I will never stop raving about this gorgeous restaurant and their amazing Peruvian cuisine!

    Pescado A Lo Macho
    Vivian L.

    I always come here whenever I'm in the area & craving Peruvian food! Their brick of fries on the lomo saltado is perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. And my go-to, the Pescado A Lo Macho, always hits the spot! Service is lovely, thanks to Andrea.

    PESCADO A LO MACHO
    No M.

    The food is delicious, the service is excellent, the ambiance is very cozy, and the Flan was perfect . What else can one ask for?

    Loralyn N.

    Great intro to true Peruvian food! I've always loved passing by this restaurant, but I was excited to finally go in with my bf for dinner. It was quite busy and cozy. Loved the vibes. We ordered the lomo saltado, the yucca fries, the ceviche, and the risotto. I loved the risotto and the ceviche. The ceviche was so flavorful and tangy and different from any ceviche I've tried before. The risotto was a lovely creamy texture and seasoned so well with great shrimps. I loved that it wasn't a heavy meal that risotto normally is. The saltado and the yucca were both ok, but they didn't blow me away. I think the meat could've been a little more tender and stronger in flavor. The yucca fries were nice to snack on, but I would order a different starter next time. I'd love to come back and try more!

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    Mz M.

    We had a wonderful dinner, great service. Yvette was lovely, she explained and suggested menu items. Food was great lots of flavor and the purple drink was delicious.

    Lomo Saltado with chicken
    Rebekah L.

    Amazing food and service. Had dinner here last night for a friend's birthday. It's a small restaurant so I imagine a reservation is always necessary. I really enjoyed my meal and drink. The waiter was really nice. Parking is in the nearby parking garage. They will validate although when I left the bars were up.

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    Friendly staff. Quick service. Bartender's drinks were excellent! Everyone enjoyed the food. Very tasty.

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    Does this restaurant have Happy Hour?

    Do you guys offer takeout?

    Yes! You can call us directly to place an order 714-852-3299

    Ballpark number spend per person on lunch here?

    Maybe about $45 without wine or cocktails. We share our dishes and appetizers..

    Are we allowed to bring a bottle of wine and if so what is the corkage fee?

    Hello The corkage fee is $15. Thank you!

    What time is happy hour?

    5pm I believe

    Is it kids friendly? For a 9 YO?

    Yes. We took our 3 and 4 year old and it was totally fine.

    Is there a dress code?

    Hi Cortney! Thanks for your question. The dress code is however you feel comfortable 😊

    Do you take reservations & if you do are they recommended?

    Hello! We do take reservations and recommend them for Friday & Saturday evenings. Thank you!

    Where is your parking?

    Thanks for asking! Parking is available in the adjacent structure. 2 hr validation is available.

    Do you have any gluten free items?

    Yes! We have many items that are naturally and organically gluten free!

    Do you have any vegetarian items?

    Thanks for asking! We have a few vegetarian items and most of our dishes can be modified to vegetarian, just ask our servers!

    Tienen jalea de mariscos?

    Hello! Yes we do have Jalea on our menu 😊 Hope you get to come in and try it out!

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    Bella Cuba is a casual sit down restaurant located amongst other eateries in the center at the…read morecorner of Bristol and Sunflower. You'll find a Ross, World Market, Hobby Lobby nearby. I have not visited this center all that often. I never really noticed this Cuban restaurant before. Fortunately, my co-worker requested to go to a Cuban restaurant for her birthday lunch. It's a medium size restaurant with plenty of tables. There's outdated hodgepodge decor, but that's not a big deal. The portions here are great for the lunch specials. Our meals started off with buttery slices of baked garlic toast. Lunch also included a bowl of black beans in a flavorful broth and huge portion of white rice. Plantains also come with our lunch entree. I was debating between the classic shredded beef or classic pork. Since I've had shredded beef at another Cuban restaurant years ago, I opted for the pork. This dish also came with a lot of onions and I didn't care for these since I was going to be in the office the rest of the day. It would be nice to be able to substitute with a small side salad instead. Note, your protein selection is the most important choice for your overall experience at Bella Cuba. I tasted my coworkers, shredded beef and I enjoyed that bite more than my own dish, the pork. I enjoyed the tender pork in the beginning, but after a few bites, the sourness or acidity of the seasoning was overwhelming. That wasn't for me. I wish I would've chosen the shredded beef or possibly another protein. I think I would've been better off choosing the quarter chicken or even the calamari steak. I will return with my family for other entrees next time!

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