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

1869 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Charming

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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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Private dining

Popular dishes

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

Entrées

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

Dessert

Crème Fraiche Panna Cotta$14.00
Meyer lemon confit, basil seed, Chantilly
Key Lime Tart$14.00
Chantilly, lime essence
Chocolate Mousse Cake$14.00
Chantilly, pearls

What 1,869 people are saying

Leatherby's Cafe Rouge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Great for fine wines
North Orange County
Great for fine wines
North Orange County
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Leatherby's Cafe Rouge offers an exceptional dining experience, especially before a show at Segerstrom Theater. Guests praise the "excellent food and outstanding service," with dishes like the risotto special and seafood offerings receiving high marks. The restaurant's convenient location and sophisticated ambiance make it a top choice for theatergoers.

1,869 Reviews

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Jane VIP
San Diego35 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, superb service! Petite filet mignon was tender and delicious! Michael our waiter was perfect!
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Albert VIP
Orange County210 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The new menu has been rolled out and is full of great selections. The wagyu flat iron is super delicious with that marrow sauce. The aioli with the fries to die for. Great service team too!
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Jean
Los Angeles30 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Leatherby's Cafe Rouge, and definitely not our last! The location, the view, the service, and the food were all wonderful!
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Erin
Orange County2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The menu is far more limited than I remember. The food was good, but the service was not. 20 minutes to get a glass of wine, had to request extra butter twice. We ordered a salad for an appetizer and they brought it out with our entree. So our entree sat and got cold while we ate our salad. We left 1 1/2 hours, and it took evrey bit of that to get served and off to the theater.
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Julie
Orange County9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful dinner prior to our show! We started with a generous shrimp and crab cake appetizer that sat in a red sauce that we are still dreaming about today. Next, a fresh salad with grilled artichokes, tomatoes and a generous swipe of burrata cheese to enhance the flavorful dressing. Dinner was a “special”swordfish, scored and seasoned to perfection and served with a delicate ratatouille. To finish, a heavenly strawberry shortcake that we paired with a French sparkling rose. The wine selection is generous, including a unique half-bottle selection that lets one enjoy variety (especially if there are only two diners). Michael was the professional-extraordinaire who walked us through the menu, answered all of our questions and was so kind and attentive. We have always enjoyed dining at Leatherby’s, but last night was really a treat!
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Walter VIP
Palm Springs9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food Attentive server Great attitude Will definitely return
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Carol
San Diego47 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding and convenient dining before concerts.
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Shelley
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and outstanding, gracious service. Comfortable atmosphere, seated quickly for ample time to enjoy the meal and walk a short distance to the the theater to be on time for the show. The best place to dine for meals with performances at the Center.
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Albert VIP
Orange County210 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Brilliant as usual. The risotto special with Alaskan king crab was phenomenal! Also for the first time I ordered the tiramisu for dessert and it was so beautifully presented and so fluffy. Service from the team also great! Thank you!
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Merle
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. We were right on time for the Theatre.
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FAQs

Leatherby's Cafe Rouge is rated 4.7 stars by 1869 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Additional information

Cross street
Avenue of the Arts
Neighborhood
Costa Mesa
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
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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Leatherby's Cafe Rouge

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

100 Orange County Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Private Dining Room

Main Dining Room

Back Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Filet Mignon

Key Lime Tart

Spring Risotto

Starters

Chef's Nightly Bowl of Soup$14.00

Hamachi$21.00

Giant Prawn + Crab Cake$26.00

Rhode Island Calamari$21.00

Butter Lettuce Wedge$18.00

Apple Salad$19.00

Charred Carrots$16.00

Entrées

Filet Mignon$52.00

Rack of Lamb$52.00

Diver Scallops$47.00

Colorado Snapper$42.00

Roasted Northern Halibut$48.00

Jidori Chicken Schnitzel$37.00

Spring Risotto$32.00

Dessert

Crème Fraiche Panna Cotta$14.00

Key Lime Tart$14.00

Chocolate Mousse Cake$14.00

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