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Lemon & Thyme Costa Mesa - Lemon & Thyme, Costa Mesa, CA

Lemon & Thyme

4.8
4.8
74 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Lemon & Thyme Costa Mesa Is proud to bring you an exceptional dining experience that celebrates the rich tapestry of flavors around the world.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Fusion / Eclectic, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 200-9211
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Peňaloza

What 74 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Service

  • Orange County

    American

  • North Orange County

    Best Overall

  • North Orange County

    Best Food

  • North Orange County

    Best Service

  • North Orange County

    Best Value

  • North Orange County

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lemon & Thyme offers a delightful dining experience with "attentive and friendly service" and "exceptional" food. Guests rave about the "cozy and romantic" ambiance and innovative menu, featuring standout dishes like the truffle pasta and baklava cheesecake. Chef Jackie and server Gabriel enhance the experience with their warmth and expertise.

74 Reviews
  1. Anthony

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, staff and vino!! The food was exceptional!!!

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  2. James

    Orange County

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried this restaurant on a whim. So glad we did. The food and service were fantastic. We cant wait to go back. Highly recommend the artichoke, octopus crude and the airline chicken. All amazing. The service was friendly and prompt. Do not hesitate to try Lemon & Thyme!

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  3. Brad

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great vibe, service, and food. Gabriel made our experience an amazing one! Will certainly be returning!

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  4. mmmm

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem. Unassuming outside. Great service and food inside.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our table shared the Grilled Peach Salad, Bronzino, Ribeye, Prawns, Risotto, and the mushroom pasta dish . Everything was delicious. For dessert we had the Baklava cheesecake . I usually take photos of my meals but everything was so delicious our friends could not wait to dig in. The cherry on the cake was our server. Could let have been more pleased with the service and the food. My complements to the chef.
    Lemon & ThymeResponded on October 23, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found everything to be delicious. We always strive to deliver the best quality food and service to our guests, and we're glad we hit the mark for you. Your kind words about our service are greatly appreciated as well. We're looking forward to your next visit.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Michelle

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a fantastic time. The food and the service are really first rate. A gem in the neighborhood. 
    Lemon & ThymeResponded on October 23, 2024
    Hello Michelle, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time at Lemon & Thyme. It's always a pleasure to receive positive feedback about our food and service. We're delighted that you consider us a gem in the neighborhood. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, The Management Team

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  7. lonnie

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    small "hole in the wall" with solid food and great service every time we go

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s an amazing restaurant with amazing service and delicious flavors. Chef Jackeline came out to greet us and our server Gabriel made us feel like family. I’ll be back and will be bringing lots of friends to enjoy other dishes and appetizers. We had the Artichoke, Agua Chile and the Rib Eye. Deliciosos
    Lemon & ThymeResponded on October 23, 2024
    Hey, thank you so much for your kind words and for giving us a perfect rating! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Lemon & Thyme. It's great to know that you enjoyed our unique flavors and the welcoming service. We're especially glad to hear that you felt like family with our team. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends back soon for more delicious dishes. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Atef

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Good was amazing , service amazing but ambiance needs to be upgraded
    Lemon & ThymeResponded on October 23, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Lemon & Thyme. However, we're sorry to hear that our ambiance didn't meet your expectations. We're always looking for ways to enhance our guests' experiences and your comments will certainly be taken into consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more perfect ambiance.

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  10. marymichael

    Denver

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Service was good too! We will be back. Glad we tried it
    Lemon & ThymeResponded on October 23, 2024
    Mary Michael, thanks for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service and we're glad to hear that we'll be seeing you again soon. We strive to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience, so your feedback is much appreciated. We can't wait to welcome you back to Lemon & Thyme!

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FAQs

Lemon & Thyme is rated 4.8 stars by 74 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
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Lemon & Thyme

1907 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Additional information

  • Cross street
    19th & Harbor
  • Neighborhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Fusion / Eclectic, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Peňaloza
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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