The Capital Grille - Costa Mesa Orange County

The Capital Grille sits at 3333 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa, steps away from the South Coast Plaza and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The restaurant holds a Wine Spectator Excellence Award. The room runs smart and elegant, serving a menu of grills and seafood.

The restaurant acts as a staging ground for the surrounding arts district. While many venues in this sector of Orange County lean into the chaotic foot traffic of the nearby malls, this space provides a level of deliberate quiet that suits pre-theater dining. It is the pragmatic choice for those who want a disciplined, classic steakhouse experience without navigating the sprawling parking complexes of the adjacent retail hubs. If you are choosing between the hotel lobbies next door and this dining room, the wine list is the deciding factor.