Costa Contemporary Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Costa Contemporary Kitchen, a vibrant gem nestled in Costa Mesa, offering an exquisite taste of contemporary Peruvian cuisine. Located at 650 Anton Blvd, this restaurant invites you to explore a menu that expertly balances authentic flavors with modern interpretations.
Start your culinary journey with Entradas like the savory Risotto de Camarones or the iconic Lomo Saltado, each prepared with high-quality ingredients ensuring freshness in every bite. Delight in the variety of Mar dishes, such as the Ceviche Classico and Pescado a Lo Macho, which showcase the delicate nature of Peruvian seafood.
For those seeking a taste of Peru's street food scene, don’t miss the Aperitivos like Papas Rellenas and Empanadas. Each dish is crafted to perfection, reflecting the restaurant's commitment to culinary excellence. With an inviting ambiance and attentive service, Costa Contemporary Kitchen promises an unforgettable dining experience.
APERITIVOS
PAPAS A LA HUANCAINA
Marble potatoes in aji amarillo queso fresco sauce
EMPANADAS
Three handmade empanadas stuffed with beef, peas, carrots, raisins with a side of lime criolla sauce
PAPAS RELLENAS
Two potato croquettes stuffed with beef, peas, carrots, raisins with aioli sauce and salsa criolla
QUINOA SALAD
Tri-colored quinoa, cucumber, red pepper, dried apricots in our house passion fruit dressing
JALEA
Battered fish, squid, shrimp, mussel and yucca mixed topped with salsa criolla and a side of tartar sauce
CEVICHE CLASSICO
Fresh seasonal fish, sweet potato in leche de tigre sauce topped with red onion and micro cilantro
CEVICHE MIXTO
Fresh seasonal fish, calamar, shrimp, sweet potato in leche de tigre sauce topped with red onions.
TUNA TARTARE
Diced yellowfin tuna in sweet mango chili aji amarillo sauce on a bed of avocado
TIRADITOS
Fresh seasonal fish sashimi style in our aji amarillo lime sauce with diced red and green onions
PULPO AL OLIVO
Fresh cooked octopus sashimi style in our botija olive sauce
MAR
ENTRADAS
LOMO SALTADO
Sautéed filet mignon, cherry tomatoes, red onions topped with fresh cut french fries and side of rice
LOMO MARY TIERRA
Sautéed filet mignon, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, red onions topped with fresh cut french fries and rice
ARROZ CON MARISCOS
Cilantro beer simmered rice served with fish, shrimp, calamar, scallop, mussel topped with salsa criolla
PESCADO A LO MACHO
Fresh grilled seabass, calamar, scallop, shrimps, mussel in aji amarillo and rocoto sauce
RISOTTO DE CAMARONES
White wine simmered aji amarillo risotto topped with parmesan cheese and buttered shrimp
ESTOFADO DE CARNE
Slow cooked braised beef short rib on a bed of house made mashed potato with diced aji amarillo
AJI DE GALLINA
Shredded chicken breast and marble potatoes in aji amarillo creamy sauce with side of rice
TALLARIN VERDE CON FILETE
Sautéed noodles in a spinach basil cream topped with parmesan cheese and sautéed filet mignon
AJI PASTA CON CAMARONES
Penne pasta in aji amarillo sauced topped with parmesan cheese with sautéed shrimp and mushrooms.
TALLARIN SALTADO DE CAMARON
Sautéed noodles with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, bok choi, red pepper, red onions topped with cilantro
ARROZ CHAUFA DE POLLO
Stir fried rice with chicken, egg and green onions
Arroz Con Mariscos
Cilantro beer simmered rice served with seafood medley.
Papa Rellena
Potato croquettes stuffed with beef, peas, carrots, raisins with aioli sauce.
Lomo Saltado
Sautéed filet mignon, roasted tomatoes, red onion, aji pepper, french fries.
Ceviche Mixto
Halibut, shrimp, squid, sweet potato, leche de tigre, topped with red onions.
Alfajores
Dulce de leche filled short bread cookie sandwich.