Leatherby's Cafe Rouge

Name: Leatherby's Cafe Rouge
Address: 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States, 92626
Telephone: (714) 429-7640
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1868 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

20:00

Booked 7 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

We believe in locally sourcing seasonal, farm fresh vegetables and the freshest, most sustainable seafood available. Our artisanal craft cocktails are the ideal aperitif and we offer a range of wines from which to select the perfect pairing.

Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:00–19:30 Sun 16:00–19:00
Phone number
(714) 429-7640
Website
http://www.leatherbyscaferouge.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Greg Stillman
Catering
Chef Joachim Splichal’s Patina Catering offers unrivaled cuisine and impeccable service for events held throughout Orange County and Southern California. Our experienced staff can help you create the perfect event at one of our landmark locations, including Leatherby's Cafe Rouge, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, or at your home, office and favorite destinations. Contact our Special Events team at 714 556 2122 ext. 4202
Private party facilities
Leatherby’s Café Rouge in Costa Mesa, Orange County, is a steakhouse that celebrates the essential classics with a modern approach to championing the bounty of land and sea, focusing on the transformative moment when food meets fire.
Private party contact
Gina Carr: (714) 556-2122 ext. 4202

Location
615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Area
Costa Mesa
Cross Street
Avenue of the Arts
Parking details
Valet parking is available on Town Center Drive.
Public transit
OCTA
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Chef's Nightly Bowl of SoupUS$14.00
seasonally inspired, made from scratch
HamachiUS$21.00
avocado toast, sesame seeds, sea bean, lemon oil, tagarashi aioli
Giant Prawn + Crab CakeUS$26.00
spring garlic butter, Calabrian Chile
Rhode Island CalamariUS$21.00
Sauteed Calamari, Holland leeks, fennel, Calabrian Chile-Nduja, breadcrumbs, charred lemon
Butter Lettuce WedgeUS$18.00
buttermilk dressing, red onions, preserved tomatoes, stilton blue cheese, tarragon, everything bagel spice
Apple SaladUS$19.00
pink lady, arugula, whipped burrata, frisée, watercress, Meyer lemon vinaigrette
Charred CarrotsUS$16.00
labneh-ranch, sumac, dill, walnut butter

Entrées

Filet MignonUS$52.00
petite filet, sweet potato gratin, spring onion, garlic butter, asparagus puree
Rack of LambUS$52.00
grilled artichokes, spring onions, confit shallots puree, Lamb jus
Diver ScallopsUS$47.00
roasted cauliflower, creamed Swiss chard, pickled golden raisin, red mojo
Colorado SnapperUS$42.00
plantain and carrot puree, charred Carrots, carrot butter sauce
Roasted Northern HalibutUS$48.00
sweet corn risotto, fava beans, corn puree, artichoke pesto, crispy kale
Jidori Chicken SchnitzelUS$37.00
herb spätzle, broccoli puree, capers, charred lemon sauce
Spring RisottoUS$32.00
sweet corn, fava beans, French radish, Parmigiano-Reggiano

Dessert

Crème Fraiche Panna CottaUS$14.00
Meyer lemon confit, basil seed, Chantilly
Key Lime TartUS$14.00
Chantilly, lime essence
Chocolate Mousse CakeUS$14.00
Chantilly, pearls

What 1,868 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Californian

Review summary

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Leatherby's Cafe Rouge offers a sophisticated dining experience with "fantastic food" and "excellent service," making it a perfect spot before a show at Segerstrom. Diners praise the elegant atmosphere and perfectly timed meals. Conveniently located near performance venues, it features a "focused menu" with standout dishes like halibut and filet mignon.

1,868 Reviews

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Terri
VIP
Orange County
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, good experience and great location when seeing a show. Our server Mika was amazing and when my sea bass was overcooked, she made it right by getting me a replacement right away. The NY and spare rib combo had a great NY but the short rib was dry. It felt like the entrees may have been prepared a bit too far in advance. Service was fantastic, food was ok, ambience was perfect for our date night. Would go back but likely stick to salad and soup options.
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cathy
VIP
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Limited menu,but they dud add some old favorites this week, like the chicken pot pie which is really good. The service is outstanding and we really enjoying going there.
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Tim
VIP
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. It’s a great place to go before a play or concert at Segerstrom Theater.
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Eileen
VIP
Central Coast
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent. Server was attentive but not too attentive. Server was friendly. Food came out in a timely matter. Pot pie was hot and delicious
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John
Orange County
63 reviews
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Mika made us feel welcome and honored with her attention to us and attention to detail. We had a wonderful evening.
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Manny
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very convenient to Segerstrom venue, nice location and food. Good ambiance too.
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Jodi
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect place to enjoy a great dinner with a beautiful atmosphere and ease to the theater!!
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Valerie
VIP
Los Angeles
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
more varied menu, and too much pepper on the food. I would prefer to add the added pepper at the table...this was for the beet salad and the salmon appetizer.
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Pearl
VIP
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Michael was exceptional. Great cocktails and dining experience.
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Tony
VIP
Orange County
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sophisticated and pleasant. Food superb, service even better!
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Leatherby's Cafe Rouge is rated 4.7 stars by 1868 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

20:00

Booked 7 times today

615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Additional information

Cross Street
Avenue of the Arts
Area
Costa Mesa
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:00–19:30 Sun 16:00–19:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available on Town Center Drive.
Public transit
OCTA
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Greg Stillman
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.leatherbyscaferouge.com/
Phone number
(714) 429-7640
Catering
Chef Joachim Splichal’s Patina Catering offers unrivaled cuisine and impeccable service for events held throughout Orange County and Southern California. Our experienced staff can help you create the perfect event at one of our landmark locations, including Leatherby's Cafe Rouge, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, or at your home, office and favorite destinations. Contact our Special Events team at 714 556 2122 ext. 4202
Private party facilities
Leatherby’s Café Rouge in Costa Mesa, Orange County, is a steakhouse that celebrates the essential classics with a modern approach to championing the bounty of land and sea, focusing on the transformative moment when food meets fire.
Private party contact
Gina Carr: (714) 556-2122 ext. 4202

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100 Orange County Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Leatherby's Cafe Rouge

Make a booking

Private dining

Additional information

100 Orange County Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Filet Mignon

Key Lime Tart

Spring Risotto

Starters

Chef's Nightly Bowl of SoupUS$14.00

HamachiUS$21.00

Giant Prawn + Crab CakeUS$26.00

Rhode Island CalamariUS$21.00

Butter Lettuce WedgeUS$18.00

Apple SaladUS$19.00

Charred CarrotsUS$16.00

Entrées

Filet MignonUS$52.00

Rack of LambUS$52.00

Diver ScallopsUS$47.00

Colorado SnapperUS$42.00

Roasted Northern HalibutUS$48.00

Jidori Chicken SchnitzelUS$37.00

Spring RisottoUS$32.00

Dessert

Crème Fraiche Panna CottaUS$14.00

Key Lime TartUS$14.00

Chocolate Mousse CakeUS$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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