Although Diane and I had been to a Mastro's Ocean Club several times, we had never before dined at a Mastro's Steakhouse. We found them to be very comparable: classy, sophisticated, and praiseworthy for both food and service. Celebrating Mother's Day for two mothers, and my granddaughter's 14th birthday, we began with a nice assortment of bread products, Shrimp Cocktail, and Bigeye Ahi Tartare. The shrimps were large, and the tuna melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I could not finish a large crock of French Onion Soup, and only ate half of Mastro's House Salad, which was riddled with shrimp. The part left behind sufficed nicely as an entire lunch for me the next day. While I selected flaky Chilean Sea Bass for my main, Diane splurged on a Jumbo 14 oz. Lobster Tail, and my daughter and granddaughter both opted for a 16 oz. New York Strip Steak adorned with Truffle Butter. For sides, Diane liked her large loaded Baked Potato, and I was fond of the ceamy white Scalloped Potatoes. For dessert the birthday girl enjoyed s slice of complimentary Special Occasion Cake, while Diane tried a dense slice of Pecan Pie, and my daughter and I shared an order of Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Service by Anony was five stars all the way, and so was our entire experience here. read more

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Came for the Mother's Day brunch at $150/person and left disappointed. Half the spread was standard breakfast stuff: eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes. The quality was one step above a complimentary hotel breakfast, and nothing that tasted special enough to justify the price. The seafood tower was tucked at the very end of the buffet line with one person in charge of passing things out, so you had to wait through the already long line just to get to it. Also, it felt dishonest for them to advertise a "seafood tower" on the menu and not actually give out a seafood tower for the table when people are paying $150/pp. There was ONE carving station for the entire restaurant which meant you'd have to endure a 15+ minute wait just to get a plate, and some people waited even longer. And they only offered one complimentary drink (including coffee) per guest. And if you wanted a soda, you'd have to pay $5 more. Insane and stingy for the price. Our group ended up over $1,100 all in and it was a total rip off. Disappointing experience coming from Mastros - totally felt like a cash grab. read more

Mastro's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Service today for Mother's Day brunch was excellent. Drew took such good care of my family and went above and beyond for me! He made sure that the food that I had was safe for me to consume with my gluten allergy and even brought me my dessert to the table for me so that I didn't accidentally eat something I shouldn't. The seafood buffet was fantastic. We miss the buffet at The Balboa Bay Club, and the seafood served here was comparable. I expected the carving station and the pastry selections to be a little bit more expansive and the branzino that I was looking forward to was a bit on the dry side. However, the staff was amazing and overall a great experience with great execution on a busy holiday. read more

A little dark and intimate dining with my wife celebrating our 17yrs together, couldn't have asked for a more pleasant dining experience. Thank you to everyone at Mastro's who made our special day memorable. Sara our waitress was excellent. Welcomed us and congratulated us on our special day and showed extra care explaining the drink and dining menus. We ordered 6oz & 8oz filets, garlic mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts. The bread basket was an excellent variety of breads (a must order). Everything was delicious. I forgot to mention the hostess was very nice and welcoming as well. We were greeted and exited with nice pleasantries. Valet parking $10.00 for those who are wondering. read more

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Really good experience. I came here to celebrate my husband's graduation. They made sure he was well taken care of. He enjoyed the drinks and had a great dinner as well. The service was great and we loved vibe. This is a great place If you're celebrating a special occasion. read more

Mastro's Steakhouse - Desert for graduation - Steakhouses Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I expected the food to be overrated but I was wrong. My bf brought me for my birthday and I loved it. Everything was delicious. Can't wait to come back! Bread service: 9/10 must get! Calamari: 9/10 Chef's cut ribeye 33oz: 1000/10 ordered medium rare and it was cooked to perfection. We got a side of truffle butter to go with the steak. It was yummy but tbh the steak was good all on its own. Garlic mashed potatoes: 10/10 Broccolini: 8/10 Butter cake: 6/10 it was okay but I expected more from all the hype it gets. I wouldn't order it again. Chocolate cake: 10/10 it was so rich! Best chocolate cake I've had so far. I'm not a sweets person but it's not too overly sweet. Ambience is upscale, luxurious and lively. Their lighting is very warm and dim that gives it a classic steakhouse elegance. Our server was awesome and a professional. Although he was busy he kept checking up on us. read more

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Mastro's never disappoints. The dry-aged ribeye was absolutely juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked--so tender and succulent with that rich, melt-in-your-mouth taste you expect from a great steakhouse. Every bite was worth it. The service was top notch from start to finish, Patricia was attentive, professional, and made the whole dining experience feel extra special. The classy ambiance just ties everything together... elegant, lively, and perfect for a nice night out. read more

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Came here for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by the great experience. My party ordered calamari, lobster cocktail, and tuna tartare for appetizer and I got the branzino for my entree. Everything was delicious! To top it off we got the signature butter cake with ice cream for dessert and that was amazing! Definitely a must get if you go! The service was excellent. They checked in with us frequently throughout the meal and were very courteous. The restaurant was very clean and comfortable although every dark. Overall I had a great experience and will definitely be visiting again. read more

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Came here last night for our anniversary dinner. 5 starts for the food & service. Our server Drew was fantastic and really wanted to make sure we had a good time and that we got everything we wanted and more. He offered to take pictures for our anniversary and was genuinely happy to help us for the evening. He was so friendly, personable and attentive. We've been to Mastros before in multiple locations and this was by far the best experience we've had. THANK YOU DREW ! Honestly surpassed all of our expectations (and set the bar even higher for our next visit lol) ! For the food we had the delicious bread basket, the Dungeness crab cocktail, steak, crab cakes, Mac and cheese, spinach and cauliflower. They blessed us with a decadent chocolate cake and we ordered the butter cake of course! read more

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There is a reason why Mastro's is one of the best steakhouses, and also why it will always be our #1 favorite. High quality meat. Excellent service. Elegant atmosphere. We came to celebrate my husband's birthday tonight at Mastro's and did not leave disappointed. Steak is cooked to perfection. Topped with butter of server's recommendation and each bite is like heaven. I always joke to hubbie and say I am a cheap date because my choice is always petite filet with a side of creamed spinach. He chose the 22 ounce ribeye with truffle mushroom Mac n cheese. Omg every single one of those dishes were heavenly. Our waiter let us know that the aged wine prices have not inflated over the years so we had to try the 2014 Seven Hills Merlot. Wow, so perfect with our meal. Everything was perfect tonight. To our main dish, to oysters to start the night, to our complimentary birthday cake and an espresso martini to close out the night. I will always think of Mastro's as the best steakhouse ever. read more

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This Mastros location is a 5-star all the way! It's a huge and spacious location. It's a two story restaurant, dim lighting, red and yellow background lights throughout the restaurant, employees moving left and right, etc. It has such a great vibe all around. My wife and I celebrated Valentines here last Saturday with our son. We all had a great time. We ordered our favorite Chef's Rib Eye Cut (33 oz), Eild mushrooms with truffle butter, garlic mash, creamed corn, and Mac n cheese. Of course, bread service is always a must. Everything was cooked perfectly as usual and I enjoyed the employees serving us our first scoops. Just a heads up, steak sauces are now $5 each (used to be free), valet parking is $10, and the wild mushrooms with truffle butter is off the menu but can be made at request. This is one of my favorite locations! I'll definitely come back again when I'm in New Port! read more

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Such a great experience! This a place to definitely go if you are celebrating something special. My loved one brought me here for my birthday dinner, the atmosphere, the service, and the plating were just right. Everything came with great presentation, and never rushed. The team makes you feel special, and even had a special touch of putting your name on the menu, and a delectable dessert at the end. My favorites were the sides of course lol read more

Mastro's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I had only been to the Mastros in Beverly Hills and had never noticed this one by south coast plaza. I came here for my works holiday dinner party. There is self parking available nearby but I didn't want to walk and it's also paid so I just did the valet parking. They have a beautiful entrance with the main dinning area and bar downstairs. For bigger groups they have their event rooms upstairs where they have a set of restrooms and everything you may need. Our room was very nicely set up and there was staff welcoming as we came in. For our event, my work had already ordered some AMAZING appetizers and they had a small menu for us to choose from. The seafood tower was spectacular! It is huge and a beautiful presentation. We had one per table which was a lot of seafood. Everything was very tasty and fresh. The skewers we had for the table were very nice and easy to share and pick different flavors. I had the lobster bisque which was very creamy and rich. My main course was the lamb rack which was delicious! It was cooked perfectly to a medium rare. The lobster tail with it was tender and perfect. I loved that they offer the option of individual portions of their butter cake as it's my favourite!! The bartender was really good and offered pretty much any drink I wanted. I started with a lemon drop and then I wasn't sure what else. He suggested a strawberry lemon drop and I loved it! The room was great for groups and the service was outstanding! Overall I can't wait to be back as a regular customer and I would highly recommend for special events in their private rooms. read more

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Valet $10 or validated free parking in structure in back. Revisited to attend an event upstairs in a private room. I asked for a rare steak, however the server said that taste would come out cold and bloody. I told him that whenever I ask for medium rare it comes out medium and is too cooked . He assured that that would not be the case. Sure enough, my steak came out overcooked like a medium and way too salty. Not sure if my medium rare was mistaken with the other steaks that were brought out but I did not enjoy it at all. The meat was tender so that was one great thing about it. Food takes a while to come out. Main server did not come back to check on us. Maybe they were extremely short staffed since there were many events going on. Not impressed. read more

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Excellent food, Excellent customer service as we request Ashley. This place is our number 1 spot. Drinks and more drinks. Yes we go there a lot lol. read more

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I came here for dinner for the first time in a really long time and forgot exactly how buttery everything is. Even the steak is smothered and butter, and comes out in a layer of melted butter. Although everything is good here, I likely would not return. read more

Dinner for New Year's with the boyfriend. Subtle decor for the holiday with black and silver balloons floated to the trailing. We started with champagne at the bar. I had the 12 oz bone-in filet mignon. Was a bit dry but nothing a little bearnaise sauce couldn't fix. Love their garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach. Ended the meal with their delicious Butter cake. Brought our own wine. Corkage is $50/bottle. Valet parking. read more

Mastro's Steakhouse - Bone-in 12 oz Bone-In Filet 12oz - Steakhouses Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came in here late on a Monday with a reservation and were seated in a great spot right next to the live singer/pianist. She was great! We really enjoyed her pop song covers. Lobster Mac n cheese came out immediately - must get this as an appetizer. Garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed broccolini are also a must if you are getting steak as a main. Bread service is not life changing or anything but also inexpensive so could be worth it. Previous visits I have ordered the mushrooms and scallops which are both amazing too. The steak (specifically filet) is just cooked perfectly and SO juicy and tender. Amazing steak and not overrated at all. If you want a good steak this is the place. Always enjoy coming here for a special occasion. read more

Mastro's Steakhouse - Petite Filet 6oz - Steakhouses Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Food was spectacular the World Class service was second to none and the restaurant was fabulous! Keep up the great work! Btw the butter cake dessert is to die for! Don't miss it! read more

The Bone in Ribeye with wagu butter was AMAZING, I completely understand the hype. The wine paired perfectly, as well as the peach martini and that's as someone who is extremely picky about my drinks. The server was extremely accommodating and knew the menu to a T. The lighting was very ambient and the live music really set the mood, overall a great date night atmosphere or place for business dinners. read more

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We brought our son here for his bday, and had a great experience thanks to Owen and Leo. Food was delicious, my favorite was calamari, the chef's cut steak. My old fashion could have been stronger! The ambiance here is so much better than the one in DTLA . And just a note 10% discount for blue-line/first responders must show ID read more

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Mastros is Probably one of my top favorite restaurants been coming here for a while and the experience is better every time. From the time you park the car to walking in you feel so welcomed by all. From the drinks to the amazing food is one thing but the ambiance and staff is an experience in its own. With the lil entertainment with music, piano, singing sets the mood in the bar area for sure. Or the private restaurant side of dining feels very personable and comfortable dining experience. Make a reservation and it's a must try Cheers!!! I will be back read more

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came here for my bebay's birthday dinner after a not-so-successful attempt to eat at the spectrum. we were so happy to eat @ the bar area, which is much more casual & less uppity than the other sections. plus, live music! honey enjoyed the filet & the scallops appetizer was absolutely divine. our absolute favorite part of the meal was the cauliflower & scalloped potatoes sides! i'm such a "sides" person & i left feeling inspired. 10/10 would come here again & again. read more

Mastro's Steakhouse - bar area - Steakhouses Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Ok well let's start at the beginning: Valet parking: for only $10? Perfect. It's NOT $10/hour like someone said before. Check In: Seamless and we were seated right away even though we were early for our reservation time. Once seated we were given water and asked if we wanted Bread and that's a no brainer. Server was Jude and he did a great job. Would have liked to know that the butter for the steaks was $16. I mean my Salad was less than one small scoop of butter (oh well) ya don't ask they don't tell ) Bread: probably some of the best bread ever and worth the $6 Shrimp Cocktail: it's good and the horseradish was great ($31 probably high but) Bone Marrow: Not really worth it, no flavor and not cooked enough) Chopped Wedge: It's a wedge ya can't mess it up but I will say it was dressed perfectly. Went with KC Bone in strip and for the money I should have gotten the large Filet it would have been the better way ( it was not cooked but ya can't see anything so??) Green beans: gotta have Mastros mashed: gotta have King Crab fried rice: hard pass. Not sure it's KING crab like someone mentioned earlier but it was fishy smelling and all of us sushi fans know what that means. Desserts: Awesome So overall bread salad and water was great And Mario who was helping our server was a bright spot. Service was excellent but way too many steakhouses you can get better steaks from. They are busy which makes me wonder if people know what is good. Just cuz it's expensive doesn't Make it good. Fourth and last time here. They won't miss me they Have plenty of clients. But one More complaint, why is it so dark? So you can't see the outcome? You shouldn't need to take out your flashlight to read a menu or to look at your food just unbelievable not to mention. Super cold inside but I'll take cold over darkness. Ridiculous. Come on guys. read more

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My girlfriend and I just dined at Mastros for our anniversary. The food was great! Our waiter didn't seem interested in making the night memorable but we were met with another waiter named Geronimo that totally made up for it. He was delightful! He made sure we knew it was a special night. Thank you so much Geronimo! read more

If you're pinching pennies this is not a good place for a nice dinner out, Mastros is for celebrations, whether for a milestone or personal success there's really no wrong moves here if decadence and white glove service is what you're in the mood for. Highlights were the crab cakes, lobster cocktail, the bone in rib eye (ask for pre sliced for the table). The bone marrow was ok , think I'd double up on the crab cakes next time it was that good. 5 stars read more

Mastro's Steakhouse - The spread - wildly decadent w/ top tier service. - Steakhouses Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Mastros is always a great place to celebrate a birthday! This place was so fancy and the food was so filling. The meat was perfectly cooked and of great quality. The portions were huge!! I felt 8 months pregnant by the end of the meal. Service was superb and the ambience was upscale but also not too upscale to the point where I felt like I didn't belong. Food favorites of the night included the roasted brussel sprouts, filet mignon and the bread. Dessert wise, the crème brûlée, cheesecake, and warm butter cake were also really good! Bread service: 9/10 House special salad: 7/10 Tuna tartare: 8/10 French onion soup: 8/10 Tomahawk: 9/10 Roasted brussel sprouts: 10/10 White cheddar Mac and cheese: 9/10 Filet mignon 12oz: 10/10 Crème brûlée: 8/10 Cheesecake: 9/10 Warm butter cake: 8/10 read more

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This place was the PERFECT bday celebration. Classy, upscale but welcoming and friendly. 5 star service from our waiter, Drew who was so helpful, cheerful and had great recommendations. Highlights include the filet mignon, perfectly seasoned and juicy. The Chilean sea bass is a bit dry, I'd recommend going with a steak dish. However, the sides of mashed potatoes SANG, buttery and perfect pairing to the filet mignon. For drinks: Drew recommended the berry dream which had ice smoke when it was poured, it was the an ideal complement to the steak. If you want a celebratory drink with a nice presentation its a MUST I have had Mastro's in New York and for some reason, Costa Mesa is just MUCH better. As a surprise we received a bday cake - it was HUGE. What a lovely treat! Highly recommend this location. Make sure to RSVP in advance to avoid waiting. read more

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We came here for a romantic early dinner and loved the candlelit, intimate vibe. It definitely sets the mood for a nice date night. We were seated quickly, and our server was very attentive. He gave us great recommendations For drinks: I had the Tipsy Pink Flamingo Martini and my partner ordered the Mango Margarita. Both were delicious. We started with the seafood tower with lobster and California Dungeness crab claws. The presentation was beautiful, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. For dinner, we had the lobster mashed potatoes and the Porterhouse steak. The mashed potatoes had big chunks of lobster mixed in and the Porterhouse was thick, juicy, and cooked perfectly. The food was amazing, but it did take about 30-40 minutes for the steak to come out since it was a Saturday evening. Still, the quality made it worth the wait. We really enjoyed our night and plan to return -- just maybe on a less busy evening. Valet is $10 per hour. We ended up paying $30 for parking. Food: 10/10 Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 10/10 read more

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Classic maestro although I have not eaten here in years. We got the chop salad, ribeye and the signature butter cake. Chop salad- it was an ordinary salad. Nothing special Ribeye-the steak was cook medium. You may want to account for the hot plate when ordering your steak. Butter cake - it's a big portion and good for sharing. It also comes with a big scope of ice cream and whip cream. Valet parking is available right in front. There are not a lot of street parking so not too many options. read more

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My Husband & I Had A Celebratory Evening. We Were Greeted & Seated Right Away With Our Reservation. Christina & Carlos Were Very Attentive & Great From Start To Finish!!! If You Enjoy A Cocktail - 'Get Loose With The Goose' Is The Way To Go!! We Always Enjoy A Good 'Filthy' Martini!! read more

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Up till our first ever visit here recently, I'd always only heard about Mastro's reputation of offering the very highest of fine dining experience, with top class service, and exquisite food ...and prices....to match. So, my expectations had already been hyped up and my wife and I were excitedly looking forward to our very first visit, for my birthday. Everything seemed to go well from the time we drove up to the front door, were greeted nicely by the valet, who then took our keys and directed us through the door and into the restaurant. There, a nice young hostess greeted us, noted our reservation, and told us we were a little early (a few minutes before dinner opening time), and asked that we please wait a moment while they prepare our table. Incidentally, this place is a very classy, beautifully decorated, but kind of dark ....so be sure to bring some kind of flashlight to view the menu. As soon as we were seated, we were again welcomed by our server who was very nice, professional, and attended to us with great patience and understanding.......you will understand why I mention the last part later. What we truly appreciated was that he honestly tried to make us as happy as possible with our dining experience here. So, my wife is a big lover of steaks and she knew exactly what she wanted....she ordered the 24oz Porterhouse Steak with a separate side of Brussel Sprouts and Broccolini for us to share. I went ahead and ordered the Norwegian Salmon with a 1/2lb of King Crab Legs as an add on to go with it. Oh right, we were asked if we would like their basket of bread at the start...not complimentary....so, just to give it a try, we said yes. Yes, the bread was very good and clearly freshly made.....we almost finished it all. My salmon was cooked perfectly....very fresh, very moist, and absolutely delicious. My king crab legs were not bad, but I expected better for $90 for a half pound......the crab meat was not as plump and juicy as I had expected, but it was ok. My wife was not happy with her Porterhouse steak (cooked medium), however. She said it was very tough to chew and could not be eaten with ease. We then called our server over, explained the situation, where he proceeded to explained that Porterhouse steaks are typically a tougher meat, but that he would gladly exchange it for something else, if my wife liked. She then chose the Bone in Ribeye, also cooked medium, but that it would take another 10-15 minutes to be prepared. According to my wife, the wait was worth it as the bone in ribeye was excellent! Unfortunately, in our server's haste to get our food out asap, the steak slid of the plate and onto the table as he was serving it.....oh oh! As for the sides, we had requested that both the broccolini and brussel sprouts be unsalted. The broccolini turned out excellent, was not overcooked, and tasted delicious. However, we could taste that salt had been added to the brussel sprouts by mistake, but our server admitted that it was his mistake and not the kitchen's. Things obviously didn't go smoothly for us this evening, but we were very happy with the meal ending desserts though. I was presented with a complimentary Birthday cheesecake, which was absolutely delicious, even though I am not a dessert person, but I finished it all off anyway...it was so good. My wife went ahead and ordered the chocolate sin cake, and she absolutely loved it! Ok, so all was not lost this evening as the desserts kind of helped out the somewhat disappointing evening. However, for the price of this fine dining experience, and the very lofty expectations we had for a perfect dining experience, this sadly did not quite meet our expectations. And to make matters worse, I am a Landry's Select Club member, but was told that Mastro's is not included in their group of restaurants......so, no points, no rewards, no benefits, etc. read more

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I always have a great time here. Its food never disappoints and the service is amazing. I am addicted with the Butter Cake! read more

Mastro's Steakhouse - Butter cake. - Steakhouses Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We've always enjoyed coming to Mastro's Steakhouse, which is why this experience was so disappointing. My husband, kids, and I went to celebrate our anniversary--this has been one of our go-to restaurants for special occasions. My boys are well-behaved, and we always make sure they are respectful in nicer settings. They were using their iPads at a low volume, nothing out of the ordinary. Unfortunately, the manager approached our table and addressed the situation in a very rude and condescending way, saying the iPads were too loud. It wasn't so much what was said, but how it was said. The interaction made us feel uncomfortable and honestly unwelcome, especially on a night that was meant to be special for our family. We completely understand maintaining a certain atmosphere, but there's a respectful way to communicate that to guests--especially regulars. This experience didn't reflect the level of service we've come to expect here. We've always loved this place, so I hope this was just a one-off situation--but it definitely put a damper on our anniversary dinner. read more

I took my team here for a Christmas celebration, and it turned into a perfect night from start to finish. Let's start with the cocktails. My go-to is a dirty Belvedere martini with blue cheese-stuffed olives, and I've had this drink all over the country. Hands down, this was the best one I've ever had. Not cheap--but absolutely worth it. Served ice-cold in a chilled glass with the shaker on the side (very full), plus extra olives. Pure perfection. We ordered several appetizers, and everyone went with steaks for the main course--every single one cooked and seasoned perfectly. The sides were just as impressive: lobster mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, stuffed baked potatoes, and a variety of other sides and desserts. No misses anywhere. The ambiance was upscale and lively, and the service was friendly, fast, and professional without feeling rushed. If you're celebrating something special--holiday party, team dinner, or milestone event--this is absolutely the place to go. Highly recommend. read more

Mastro's Steakhouse - Amazing blue cheese stuffed olive and dirty martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is our main go to restaurant for a delicious steak dinner. This time I decided to try their Hamachi with crispy onions. Hamachi is a young yellow fish very tender and flavorful. It was served in a sweet sauce. Very delicious read more

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We had a good time at Mastro. We had an incident of not so good fish, but everything is back to normal. Send me the manager was helpful nice and accommodating. Thank you again. read more

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Pro: butter cake, great service, decent food and good cocktails Con: PRICE! Prices went up but serving size and quality went down, don't go on a holiday. You haven't pay for bread service now as well. read more

As someone who has been here more than a few times, I just HAVE to rave about Geronimo! He wasn't even our waiter but he made all the difference. From start to finish he had the biggest smile on his face and made sure we had a great time. We will definitely be back to see him! read more

So yummy! Loved the ambiance and overall feel of the restaurant...elegant but still welcoming. The service was top-notch! Our waiter was amazing, friendly, and patient with our large party, and gave us great recommendations. Every dish was delicious, and the portion sizes were incredibly generous. I was full before my entrée even arrived! Just a heads-up: the bread basket is dangerously addictive. One note: the lighting. It was so dark, none of us could read the menu without using our phone lights. I didn't even realize my king crab fried rice had mayo until I lit it up! We literally kept our dessert candle lit just so we could see what we were eating. A little more light would go a long way! read more

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