Menu to Taste

Knife Pleat

Contemporary French · Costa Mesa · Michelin One Star · Chef Tony Esnault

Awarded one Michelin star, Knife Pleat in Costa Mesa showcases chef Tony Esnault's contemporary French cuisine. Situated inside South Coast Plaza, the restaurant features an open kitchen with a chef's counter and serves Légumes de Saison, a multi-vegetable dish prepared with distinct techniques.

3333 Bristol St., Suite 3001, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, Costa Mesa

  • 1 Michelin Star

Menu

Dishes

  • Rack of Lamb (58) — Herb crust, lamb jus, spring vegetables. Source: knifepleat.com
  • Pasta with Black Truffle (65) — House-made pasta, fresh black truffle. Seasonal supplement. Source: knifepleat.com
  • Burrata (24) — Heirloom tomatoes, aged balsamic, basil oil. Source: knifepleat.com
  • Layered Chocolate Cake (16) — Hazelnut crunch. Signature dessert. Source: knifepleat.com
  • Strawberry Confit Sorbet (14) — Basil-tarragon granite. Refreshing finish. Source: knifepleat.com
  • saffron-braised fennel with Valencia orange & Niçoise olives
  • TARTELETTE snap pea, burrata, osetra caviar
  • PRETZEL strawberry chutney, aged cheddar
  • OSETRA CAVIAR manilla clams, geoduck, sea lettuce
  • FRENCH WHITE ASPARAGUS celery, brioche, chives

Cocktails

  • Afternoon Tea (95)
  • Smooth Operator (17) — Brown-butter bourbon, tarragon, house-made bitters. Source: knifepleat.com
  • Yohji Yamamoto (13) — Gin, matcha, leche merengada, lemon. Source: knifepleat.com
  • Oscar de la Renta (16) — Brugal añejo rum, chinola, passion fruit, lemon. Source: knifepleat.com
  • Vera Wang (16) — Fashion-inspired cocktail with elegant presentation. Source: knifepleat.com

Tasting Menu

  • 6-Course Tasting Menu (295)
  • Weekday Dinner (3-course prix fixe) (150)
  • Weekend Tasting Menu (as noted by recent diners) (245)
  • 3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner (150)
  • Dinner Tasting Menu (245)
  • 6-Course Tasting Menu (Dinner) (245)
  • Available with tasting menus (295)

Wines

  • Red Wine by Glass (18) — Curated French and California selections. Source: knifepleat.com
  • VERRINE champagne, gooseberry, cashew
  • Champagne Selection (22) — Curated champagne by the glass. Source: knifepleat.com
  • White Wine by Glass (16) — Curated French and California selections. Source: knifepleat.com

The Experience

Built around the chef's counter and with garden or terrace dining. The meal is structured around a tasting menu.

Phone: +1 714-266-3388

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