Best French Restaurants in Costa Mesa

My wife and I came here for a date night, and had never been. Our server was Adam and we asked him to just make choices for us and bring food. It was all incredible! Service was fantastic. Food was wonderful. It was a little loud so if you’re looking for a quiet place, this is not it, but everything else is wonderful. Definitely coming back. 

Overall it was a good experience. The steak was delicious and the pizza also. Deviled eggs were different but not bad. Service was ok but still recommend. View was excellent

We had the very lucky chance to get a reservation slot at Petrossian on December 2024. Initially we thought this was going to be similar to the other fine dining restaurants that we went to (Per Se (NYC), Le Cirque (Las Vegas), The Modern (NYC), etc.) but it turned out to be a much more tastier, friendly and memorable event. The three of us were peckish so we ordered everything on the menu. Zachary knew that we were unusual customers (ha ha), but accommodated our request by presenting the dishes in a smart order so that the sequence resembled that of a fine dining full course menu where the appetizer-like dishes came out first, then some of the early main dishes and then the heavy hitting main dishes afterward. Vincent presented each dish to us and he was very entertaining/informative when it came to introducing each of the dishes. Both Zachary and Vincent did a great tag-team service and we were very happy with how they kept us intrigued and satisfied with each successive dish that built up to an over arching story one after another. And the food, oh my goodness. It was like a scene in the movie Ratatouille where Remy the mouse explains how each part of the food complement each other to become a much better combination together. In our case, each little morsel, flower, granule, and cube had a purpose and made the overall bite explode in our mouth. We were flabbergasted with each dish and were very impressed by how the Chef (Carlos Cabrera) kept on providing one hit after another as we went down the menu. Later Chef Carlos came out because we kept on getting surprised by each dish, and we had a good opportunity to talk to him and shake his hand. We also took pictures with Zachary, Vincent and Chef Carlos and that will be part of LA family trip photo. We heard that Tiffany is considering overhauling the Petrossian restaurant in 2025 and Petrossian may have to move elsewhere. I am going to visit the restaurant wherever it goes to in the future. See you again.

If you’re looking for a truly exceptional dining experience, this spot is a must-visit. The food was absolutely delicious, with elevated flavors and top-tier quality that left a lasting impression. We started with the bone marrow, easily the best I’ve ever had—rich, buttery, and perfectly roasted. The king and snow crab appetizer was fresh and packed with flavor, a perfect introduction to what the menu had to offer. For the mains, we indulged in the smoked roasted duck and the flambé lobster. Both dishes were cooked to perfection—the duck was tender and flavorful, and the lobster was as decadent as it sounds. For dessert, we shared the banana napoleon, which was so light, flavorful, and a perfect ending to the meal. With such a diverse menu, I can’t wait to come back—there are so many more dishes I’m eager to try. If you’re considering dining here, don’t hesitate—it’s worth every bite!

Restaurant was beautiful service was amazing food was a total let down!