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Scott's

3300 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-2400
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Ranked #21 of 265 restaurants in Costa Mesa
Price range: $31 - $40
Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Seafood, Steakhouse
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Anton
Description: The freshest food, classically prepared, served in a warm friendly environment has been the cornerstone of Scott’s Restaurant & Bar from day one. We stay true to this ideal by providing the highest quality ingredients through responsible sourcing and practices, using only local farmers and sustainable fisheries. Specializing in the sustainable seafood and the finest prime-aged steaks, Scott's is a dining oasis amidst the high rises in the South Coast Metro area. The warm and inviting interiors only enhance this critically acclaimed eatery. The gracious and professional staff eagerly awaits your arrival! Voted BEST SEAFOOD Restaurant of 2011 in Orange County & Best Business Lunch Spot from The Los Angeles Times, “50 Must Try Dishes Before You Die” by OC Magazine, Zagat’s Top Rated Seafood Restaurant in OC, Gayot’s Top 10 Restaurants, Open Table’s top 10 Diner’s Choice & more, Scott’s is a must for anyone looking to impress!
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Encino
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82 reviews 82 reviews
48 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 NEW

We have eaten here in the past and the food was consistently good. This time we came with a large group of people and must say that something went wrong in the kitchen. The Cioppino was bland and the Hanger Steak was very salty. The service was not up to par, although our waiter tried to do his best. Just... More

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Roswell, New Mexico, United States
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21 reviews 21 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

This restaurant was suggested by the hotel for great seafood. Not only was the food extremely good, but the service was out of this world. It was expensive, but was a real culinary experience. The waiter was very helpful in helping me pick the food, what a great experience

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Tustin, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

We go to Scott's fairly often to entertain clients before going to shows at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center. It is in a great location to leave your car there (valet only) and then walk over to the show. The food and service are usually pretty good and the dining room is bright and lively. They are also really good... More

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san clemente, ca
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34 reviews 34 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

This restaurant apparently doesn't have to impress to maintain a clientele due to it's proximity to the theatres. We had a decent dinner but most dishes were bland and uninspiring. Steaks with chimichurri sauce were "marinated" in it and dry, scallops, while tasty themselves, came with only 3 of them and barely a hint of bleu cheese in a rather... More

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Irvine, California
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

We took a family member for a birthday, and had a great experience. At peak time (Friday night, before the show at the nearby Segerstrom Center/OC Performing Arts Center), it's very busy, and the place gets a little loud, but the tables/booths are comfortable. The restaurant is very nicely and contemporarily decorated. Service was very good. The waiter might have... More

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Rochester, New York
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013 via mobile

We had a business function dinner event. Food came out in a timely manner and arrived warm which can be a challenge for groups this big. I had a mixed greens salad. Other vegetables were sparse with only 3 cucumbers and two tomatoes. Chilean sea bass was cooked well and tasty. Was ok overall but not memorable.

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Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

Interesting menu. Found several things I'd like to have tried. Went with the seared ahi on the first visit and a hangar steak with fig sauce on the second visit... had blackberries with blackberry/cabernet sorbet for desert. Justin Cab went well with the beef! Having returned a second time during the same visit, it is fairly obvious that I liked... More

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Mountain View, California
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83 reviews 83 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

I have been to more than a dozen business lunches at this restaurant, and I am always impressed with the high level of service and the quality of the food preparation. Steaks are always cooked properly (i.e., medium-rare is actually medium-rare), the sides are always generous and tasty, and the soups are always good. The bisque is the best I've... More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

I always entertain clients at Scott's because the service, food and overall dining experience is excellent. Rule of thumb...stay with a good thing.

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Chicago
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75 reviews 75 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

Had a great dinner here with co-workers during a business trip. We had a large enough party that we sat in a private room that was well appointed and staffed appropriately for our group. Our menu was prefixed but fabulous. The caesar salad was delicious and my steak was done to perfection. I loved the cream cheese filled beignets, very... More

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