I took my friend from out of town to lunch here! This was my first time here for lunch and naturally the menu is slightly cheaper! Yet, the portions are still the same. I would like to officially announce to the Yelp Community that Season 52 has transition to their Winter Menu! What does this mean? It essentially means that they have new items on their menu and a new dessert addition! For their Dessert Indulgence (still $2.75 & less than 475 calories), I took their lemon shortbread while my friend took their new seasonal raspberry cannoli! Both were tarty and delicious! Thumbs up! Steak flatbread was good as usual. My friend ordered their seasonal salad with pineapple and shrimp roll with wasabi sour cream. I had their new menu item - the chicken cabernet! I am not sure what flavoring or seasoning it was, but it was pretty fabulous! It also came with this mixed rice concoction - pretty good. Overall, I am still impressed! I have to admit that I enjoyed their dinner items a bit more than their lunch. But who knows? Season 52 may continue to impress me! =) read more

This is located near Bloomingdales side of south coast. Be sure to make reservations! Even on a weekday for lunch was crowded. Came here for oc restaurant week. $20 for an appetizer (soup or flatbread for 2), entree and a dessert. If you go for restaurant wk, ask for the menu bc they don't give it to you right off the bat. Roasted Roma tomato flatbread: the flatbread was really good. The bread is really thin and crispy. The cheese is kind of sparse and the tomatoes were not overpowering. This was a good size to share with two people. Sesame grilled salmon salad: the salmon was cooked perfectly. Very moist inside and right amount of seasoning. I wish the salad had more regular salad leaves. It was all kind of almost arugula like with white prickly leaves. The dressing and fruit make it more sweet. Grilled flat iron steak salad: same salad as the salmon salad but a different dressing. The steak was juicy and tender. Dessert: got the chocolate peanut butter mini indulgence which didn't have overpowering peanut butter flavor. The Mocha one was more sweet but the cream layer was light and fresh tasting. The ambiance of this place is nice but you can dress casual. The inside has a bar area with some more low light settings for a romantic feel. The rest of the restaurant is brighter and has a lot of seating. There is a patio where you can sit outside. There are heaters if it gets cold. Pros: pretty healthy options and they list all the calories so you can choose accordingly. Cons: can get pretty crowded read more

See all

I came here two weeks ago for my friend's birthday and I loved the food here! My boyfriend and I ordered the pesto chicken flatbread, shrimp and grits, and lobster pappardelle. Service 5/5: the service was amazing! Everyone was very friendly and they were amazing at remembering everyone's order. On top of that, they split the check for everyone and I thought it was brilliant. My friend has preordered appetizers and the waitress had split it among our party of 17. I thought it was very considerate and brilliant. Ambience 5/5: I loved the environment here. I especially love the bar inside because there's a live person behind the bar that serenades the patrons. We sat outside for our party and the were very accommodating considering we had such a large party. Food Lobster pappardelle: 3/5 -- while I loved the fact that they add so much Maine lobster, the dish overall was very dry. It lacked a good sauce that would've made it easier to eat. They also added a lot of tomatoes. Generally, I love tomatoes but this dish relied solely on the tomatoes for sauce and it was just lacking. I probably wouldn't order this again. Southern style shrimp and grits: 4/5 -- the flavor on this dish is amazing! I loved the texture of the grits combined with the flavor of the chicken. It was a perfect combination. My only complaint would be the fact that for $20, they do not give you enough grits. You would think that because the dish is simply shrimp and grits, they'd give you more grits. Pesto chicken flatbread 4/5: I enjoyed this dish for its thin, crunchy crust and well developed flavors. I think that was the perfect appetizer. While I loved the food here, portions weren't worth the money. I would still come back here but perhaps Id choose dishes with larger portions so that I don't leave hungry again. read more

See all

I have tried their food out before and since the price and food was reasonable, I have decided to threw my bday party here back in 2013 taking over their patio with 20+ people!!!! They were so nice and accommodating when I called in to make reservation. This place gave me and my guests a $25 complimentary voucher for us to use on our next dine in. Fast forward, I do come back now and then for lunches with my mom. And most recently was last week Saturday 9/15, had a total of 6 adults celebrating my friend's Mom bday and everyone liked the food. Just 1 tiny reminder, pls be kind and use less salt on the scallops! read more

See all

I had my post wedding ceremony here and ot was perfect! Food was amazing-Filet, shrimp and grits, Salmon Salad, stuffed mushrooms, lamb chops, lobster ravioli, lobster bisque, wine..... We had 11 people at the party and we were so impressed. Service was impeccable-Thank you Joseph. I got a back room and it was perfect! They even opened it up for other guests a few hours later and I liked that as well since it was brighter. Thank you for a Perfect Day! read more

See all

I was excited about eating at this new restaurant since its opening last month. I came for a late lunch and was immediately seated, which was nice. The interior was mainly dark wood against warm lighting. Our server was pleasant and helpful with the menu. Interestingly, she made a point to mention the servers had to go through a rigorous 45 hour training program. I was impressed. We made our orders and awaited our food... The appetizers were good but the standout was the shrimp stuffed mushrooms served in a crock. It was both succulent, plump and flavorful...because it was served in a crock, it strangely reminded me of escargot. The standout for entrees had to be the buffalo burger. Mind you, there was absolutely no cheese in this burger, yet it was full of flavor! The guacamole and chipotle dressing added just the right amount of flavor, fire and texture for you to forget about that obligatory cheese :) It was downhill from here...our server magically disappeared! We never had our waters refilled and we had to flag down a busboy amongst the many employees rushing around the half empty restaurant for our desserts and some much needed water! The server magically rematerialized with the check and said "I was MIA" And darted off...huh??? Perhaps a feeble attempt at locking in a decent tip for poor service. very strange... I'll probably give this place another chance because the flavors were good, not stellar, but reasonably priced for a nice "health-conscious" lunch with friends. Just hope they focus on service as much as they do on changing the menu with the seasons. read more

See all

Great service and good food! Food is small portion but quality is very good!! I really like the piano bar atmosphere! Will definitely come back when i go shopping at south coast plaza!! And also, dessert is the bomb!! read more

Seasons 52 - Wood grilled port & lamb - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Lemon grass salmon salad. Presentation...beautiful. Taste...yummy Price...little pricey but appropriate Salmon was a little on the rare side but very "melt in your mouth". Love how it comes in glass cylinder read more

Seasons 52 - Salmon - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

See all

Meh, not impressed. Came for lunch on a Saturday and it was pretty busy but we were seated quickly. Good cocktails, strong. Tried the Prairie Mule and the New Old Fashioned and both were good Food was mediocre and way overpriced. Had the Shishito peppers appetizer, which was ok. The goat cheese and corn were the best part I had the Cedar-plank salmon and my bf had the flank steak. The salmon was the wrong kind of fishy for salmon, not good or fresh tasting. The steak was forgettable. Our meal cost over $72 and we felt it was definitely overpriced for the taste and quality. If anything, I'll come back for a cocktail and maybe a flatbread during happy hour read more

See all

You ever be out in public and you see some gigantic, super muscular guy (or girl) eating bland looking chicken out of a Tupperware container? You ever look at them and go, "Wow, that guy with the huge biceps sure looks happy?" No, of course not. Because people who eat out of Tupperware are not happy people. They're probably dieting, or "cutting", as we bodybuilders call it. And it sucks. And I'm cutting right now. And I'm hungry and my energy is low and I did cardio at 6 AM and it was NO BUENO. But I digress. Back to Seasons 52. You see, when you're cutting, you can't go out to eat because you need to know EXACTLY what's going into your mouth. You need to know the carbs, fat, and protein content of each food item. And, ironically enough, most of that information isn't available unless you're eating fast food. That is, until Seasons 52 came out! I was able to eat a steak, some apps, and even some dessert without feeling compelled to hop on the elliptical trainer by the time I got home. Plus, I was able to program everything into my food calculator because yeah--I do that. So the big question is: Is Seasons 52 better than Tupperware food? Absolutely. And it's better than regular restaurant fare as well. Flavors are sharp, the food stands for itself, and the ambiance and service is wonderful. If you care at all about your body, eat at Seasons 52. If you're a grumpy bodybuilder, come here too. If you just like good food, this is the place to be. read more

Seasons 52 - Steak - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I'm starting off 2012 with one of my favorite restaurants, Seasons 52. I have to thank my sister for the gift card she gave me, which I decided to use during Costa Mesa Restaurant Week back in August 2011. I loved it so much that I've been back regularly. Almost every table orders some kind of flatbreads. I've tried a few. They are good, but nothing spectacular. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/4Loo2VFJCl_LzedcmhypOQ?select=RBAoLwcJaaZKPdQ2E2CPDw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/4Loo2VFJCl_LzedcmhypOQ?select=U6FKZTs1mjmQWe46jc9EzA My all time favorite is the Lemongrass Salmon Salad with organic field lettuce, sundried cranberries, jicama and white balsamic vinaigrette http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/4Loo2VFJCl_LzedcmhypOQ?select=oUROwOmGvwqraTlMvjC5AA. The salmon is moist and tender and the salad is so refreshing. I can eat this dish everyday! The Caramelized Sea Scallops grilled and served with roasted asparagus and tomato-mushroom pearl pasta looked really good. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/4Loo2VFJCl_LzedcmhypOQ?select=H2Hri23uglssz0_YdoXwig They were big and tender and very flavorful! My son ordered the Tiger Shrimp Penne Pasta with broccoli and tomatoes in a lemon-basil sauce with Parmesan cheese and gave 2 thumbs up. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/4Loo2VFJCl_LzedcmhypOQ?select=q4oae-iQoEVROoMvWnQL_g Wood-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with herb polenta, broccoli, cremini mushrooms and shallot-Dijon glaze. Didn't think you could eat pork medium? Well, apparently you could. These pieces were very tender. However, once the accompanying sauce were gone (absorbed by mash potato), the meat was pretty bland. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/4Loo2VFJCl_LzedcmhypOQ?select=uONyIPr4aFe0hw6m9UuhIA No one can end their meals without some mini indulgences! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/4Loo2VFJCl_LzedcmhypOQ?select=v278HW4EaizkzE-IZm7xEQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/4Loo2VFJCl_LzedcmhypOQ?select=FAykragA62-jDmFeXELObw I've tried many and they were all so good! I've tried other dishes and you can read about them here - http://wendyfulworld.com/?p=973 and here - http://wendyfulworld.com/?p=27. I have to admit some dishes aren't 5-star worthy, My last visit 3 days ago, we ordered an appetizer and didn't really care for it. Our server didn't hesitate to take it off the bill after talking to the manager. My overall experience from the atmosphere, service, and the food was what earned Seasons 52 5 stars and kept us coming back again and again. read more

See all

5 stars for any waiter that asks to check my ID!!!!!! I had reservations at 11:30 am on Saturday. I wanted to make reservations for 12:30 pm but 11:30 am was the only availability on that particular Saturday morning. The restaurant was fairly empty at 11:30 am and it stayed that way until 12:30 pm. By 12:30 pm the line was out the door. I had the cider-glazed grilled chicken skewer to start. The chicken was the most flavorfully moist chicken that I have ever had. It wasn't anything off the wall amazing but it was perfectly cooked. I also had the lemongrass salmon entree salad. Again, not off the wall amazing but the salmon was perfectly cooked and so delightful. The dressing was very delicious as well. You can't miss the mini indulgences, so rich. Point to reiterate: I am a self proclaimed Top-Chef (in my head at least) and I have to tell ya that cooking protein with that perfect balance of tender/juicy/flavorful is no simple task. Second point to reiterate: Don't forget to get there early! read more

Seasons 52 - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Made a reservation on Sunday at 8pm for dinner for 2. Loved walking in to the large, dark lounge space with live jazz music by a singer playing a grand piano INSIDE the bar as bartenders stepped around him. Pretty neat. It was loud enough but not overbearing and the song choices were wonderful. Old classics and covers of current artists such as The Weeknd and Miguel. It's very dim in here, so if you're going to be eating a lot, prepare to get really drowsy. Romantic though, and loved the intimacy of the way the table and booths are set up to be quite isolated from each other. Service was attentive and friendly. I ordered a glass of Riesling and it was amazing. Slightly sweet, fruity, smooth, and very cold. For the appetizer we shared scallops, which were pretty good. My man got the Filet Mignon, which was flavorful with a hot pink center. I had the Chilean sea bass. The first layer flaked off nicely with the tug of a fork and, true to sea bass, was soft and mouth-watering. However, I did feel like it lacked flavor (they drizzle a tiny bit of miso sauce over the fish, but not much of it) and as I got closer to the center, the fish was HARD and even difficult to cut through with a knife. Sea bass is supposed to be warm and tender throughout. By the time I got to the center, the meat was rubbery and actually still cold. Ewww. To be fair, I guess they give you a pretty huge chunk of fish. Still I regret not saying anything at the time, but by the time I got to that point, I felt like an asshole asking for a replacement, or for the dish to be heated up when I was pretty much almost done with it. Kind of disappointed about that as the bill was almost $150 after tip We enjoyed the little desserts that came at the end of the meal. read more

Seasons 52 - Filet Mignon at Seasons 52 - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

See all

We spent Thanksgiving here. It was very crowded, however, the staff and seating made every guest feel individual and valued. The food was excellent and a good value. My husband and I choose off the standard menu and our friends had the Thanksgiving meal. Everyone was delighted with their meals. It was unbelievable how attentive the staff were with the amount of customers in attendance. This was our first visit but it will not be our last. read more

Can I add that they have yummy seasonal flatbread just added to the menu.. u just HAVE to try their Smoked Salmon Flatbread.. yum yum yummm!!!! Also, I tried the Cedar smoked Salmon today.. it was awesome! SO perfect.. I swooned over it for 10 minutes! :p read more

Wait on a Saturday night was 30 mins. Luckily we grabbed a spot at the bar. Live music was awesome! I got the Buffalo Chili and Organic Greens Salad. My friend ordered the Stuffed Mushrooms. We shared the Garlic Chicken Flatbread. Overall, it was tasty albeit I was really hungry and gobbled everything up like a man woman. Chili was chock full of goodies. I really liked the corncakes! Salad was BLAND. I could of made a better salad at home. The flatbread was good. I don't like a lot of crust/bread so it was perfect for my tastes. I didn't try any of the main entrees but from my sampling I wasn't overly impressed or blown away. For the high prices they charge it definitely was not worth it and I left feeling unsatisfied. 3 stars. read more

As time goes on, I'm looking for healthier eating options...my stomach can no longer handle mass amounts of fried food. When I read about Seasons 52, I was very intrigued - can you really have every item be under 475 calories & still taste great? The answer is YES!! I love that their menu changes seasonally and that they have weekly specials that reflect organic/fresh food using no butter. I've been both for lunch & dinner and had amazing meals at both. For lunch, the BF and I decided to try the garlic chicken flatbread, vegetable soup, turkey burger w/ portobello & the boneless grilled trout. Everything was delicious! We both devoured the flatbread...crispy but tons of flavor. I also enjoyed the vegetable soup - I usually find veggie soup bland but I loved it here. The BF had the turkey burger - really yummy! I loved the portobello on top too. I had the trout with potatoes, carrots, asparagus & broiled lemon. The serving was huge - so much food on the plate & it was very good. The fish & veggies were cooked perfectly...I definitely recommend. =) Another time we came for dinner with 5 friends and I think we made all our friends fall in love with this restaurant too. Everyone raved about how delicious their food was from the cedar plank salmon, pork loin, lamb chops, the citron chicken and the sea scallops. The ambiance is very calm/soothing and the service here is wonderful. A couple of my friends like wine & they were able to bring out wine specialists to let them sample what different wines that would accompany their meal best. We also ordered martinis at the table & loved the bright flavors. Of course, you can't forget about the dessert shot glasses - that's how you can keep it under 475 calories. Honestly though, it's the perfect amount for me (since I don't like a lot of sweets) and we basically tried every variety. My favorites are the meyer lemon and key lime (because I like fruit flavors) but they're all great. I really, really love this restaurant - everything we've had has been delicious and the service is fantastic. You definitely have to go to Seasons 52! =) read more

See all

Very elegant upscale eatery and not too pricey either. A must!! Take your significant other, it will not disappoint. read more

Because every dish here is 475 calories or less, I decided I could have 2 or 3 entrees. Ok, I actually did not, but the idea was tempting! Instead, I had the flights and flatbread and some appetizers. The flights and flatbreads is a fabulous deal for $15 -- you get your choice of a flatbread plus 3 wine flights, and then you get to pick your favorite wine for the full glass serving. I chose the steak and mushroom flatbread and for my full glass, the Monte Oton wine, a garnacha red wine blend. I also ordered the tamale tots and the ceviche. Ceviche was okay, very fresh, but a little too sweet for my taste buds. My favorite ended up being the tamale tots. Bite size, just enough spice, and a lovely melted cheese inside. However, it's the taste that is tamale like, not the presentation or ingredients. My husband had the grilled chicken, and said it was tasty. We ended our meal with a couple of their mini indulgences. Yummy! And just the right size to give you the satisfaction of having your cake and eating it too! I must also say that this is a beautiful restaurant with fire pits in the outdoor patio areas, and beautiful booths and a wood interior inside. Service was also top notch. Nick our server was pleasantly engaging, knew the menu well, explained the dishes, and never let my husband's drink glass go empty. That's a Big Deal for my hubby! Very happy with this restaurant and look forward to returning! read more

Seasons 52 - Ceviche - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

See all

Came here for a friend's 21st birthday! The restaurant is dimly lit and the ambiance is quite fancy. The cool thing about this place is everything is under 475 calories, so eat away! Appetizer Lump Crab, Roasted Shrimp & Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms under parmesan-panko crust We all shared this one. I didn't taste much crab so I was disappointed. But I did enjoy the panko crust. It added a nice bite to the mushroom. Entrees Cedar-Plank Roasted Salmon & Vegetables red bliss potatoes, dill-mustard sauce, grilled lemon This is their most popular entree so I had to get it. The salmon was cooked perfectly. Moist and flavorful. The dill-mustard sauce really complimented everything. Vegetables were cooked till soft. Only thing I thought was mediocre was their mash potatoes. I chose to replace mashed potatoes for their red potatoes, and it was whatever to me. Grilled Garlic Pesto Chicken fresh mozzarella cheese, balsamic onions, roasted red peppers, arugula I had a bite of this and it was delicious! The flavors together were great and I like thin crust pizzas the best. Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops roasted asparagus, sun-dried tomato-mushroom pearl pasta The scallops absolutely melted in your mouth. The only downside is this dish doesn't give as much portions wise compared to other dishes. Grilled Kona-Crusted Lamb T-Bone Chops yukon Gold mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, 15-year aged balsamic I tried my friend's lamb and it was actually cooked really well! Lamb is tough to cook and I have nothing bad to say about this dish. Dessert They serve a bunch of mini indulgences. Chocolate peanut butter mousse Key lime pie Mocha macchiato Pecan pie with Vanilla mousse Tropical Fruit Cheesecake Belgian Chocolate rocky road Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cannoli Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cannoli It has mascarpone cheese with a raspberry filling.and little chocolate chips. They added a tiny cannoli on top for texture. When you dip the cannoli in the mascarpone, it just completes the whole dessert. Not too sweet. Get this if you love cheese! Mocha macchiato I don't personally like mocha, but this one wasn't bad! It wasn't bitter either so definitely recommend this one if you love coffee! My friend ordered her first alcoholic beverage because it was her 21st. She didn't know what to order so our waiter recommended a drink for her. However, she didn't enjoy it so the waiter said he would replace it for another drink for free. I give him bonus points for this. Now onto the negative points, my friend asked him about an entree dish and asked him about a word on the menu. He basically just said it was some fancy word that meant nothing. Really. I mean, don't try to BS your answer. He clearly didn't know what it meant and made an excuse. I mean you're a waiter..you should know your food. That's your job!! read more

Seasons 52 has amazing service, a delectable, seasonally changing menu, and a cool, laid-back interior. We came on a gift card but became fast fans of this place. I loved the roomy layout and that they had a live piano player (on selected nights). It really set the atmosphere and we enjoyed munching on various items recommended by out waiter Shaun. He really knew the menu and made great suggestions based on our tastes. Even the drinks were perfectly crafted - with bleu cheese stuffed olives in their martinis, there is little they did not think of. Ample parking is available outside - making this an easy date for us ;) We look forward to trying their summer menu! read more

Seasons 52 - house chili, sundried tomato flatbread, tuna tartare (all seasonal!) - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

See all

I came here for the first time last year with some old work buddies for a mini reunion. I made reservations online and we were all promptly seated. We sat seated for 15 minutes without menu or waters and this kinda became a theme throughout the entire meals. Bad service, good meal. What gives? Our party ordered the chicken flatbread, goat cheese ravioli, and the ahi tuna. Everything tasted light, fresh, and wonderful and it was hard to believe it was under 475 calories, and the menu changes every season which is cool. At the end of our meal, we were brought the mini dessert indulgences and I went with a strawberry cheesecake which wasn't as good as my friend's chocolate cake. Next time I might try that instead. read more

Meh. I was here for a corporate presentation today. Chose a salmon dish from a fixed menu. Got a rather suspicious looking item in my vegetables (I'll upload a photo) that I would think would be hard to miss. Was surprised that someone would look at it and think "yep... this looks ok to serve". I'm sure things are overlooked all the time in restaurants, but purely based on that, I personally wouldn't repeat. The desserts all seemed old and kind of stiff/stale. read more

Seasons 52 - Should I eat it? :-) - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

OK..... We love to EAT... My Mama' and I love our food..s. We enjoy....crave and are always looking for restaurants to try their cuisine. A Very good Friend of ours highly recommended Season 52. So, we took him up on the recommendation. I made a 4 o' clock reservation, so I could take my Mama' for dinner after she got out of work. The ambiance is relaxed, quiet and more like professional attire. We check in with the hostess, and takes us to our table. Seconds later Shane our waiter comes and politely asks us if we had been here before or this was our first time. We politely respond. We proceeds to go over the menu and explain the seasonal items. He was knowledgeable of the menu and featured items. He then tell us about the menu items being under 475 calories. I heard him, but it didn't register until later..What that truly meant. I ordered a pomegranite tea and my Mama' ordered an iced tea. We decided to go with Shane's recommendation and try the flatbread. So, we ordered the tomato and basil. We gave it a 4.5. It was delicious. Thin and crunchy corners. It could have been left in the oven for a little bit longer to give it a bit more crunch to it, after a couple minutes the it became soggy. My Mama' ordered the Tiger Shrimp Penne Pasta and market vegetables sautéed in a lemon-basil sauce with Parmesan cheese. I ordered the Fieldale Farms All-Natural BBQ Chicken with Yukon Gold garlic mashed potatoes and fresh roasted corn salad. To us.... two fat asses that love to eat, the portions where lunch not dinner on both plates. On your 1st. and 2nd. bite you realize why the dishes are 475 calories. We are definitely not watching our calorie intake. We love to savor our food...s. We love the flavors, the taste and our sauce specially in our pasta dishes. If we were looking to reduce and watch our calorie intake this would be the best place to come too, but we are not. The food was good. but not for use. I had to make a stop at Mickey D's...to satisfy my taste buds. read more

See all

Boasting a diverse menu that changes seasonally, Seasons 52 has found that magic combination of healthy and delicious. Is that really possible? Yes! The location is great for for a break from South Coast Plaza shopping or a meal before or after visiting one of the Segerstrom theaters, and the modern yet comfortable interior can make you forget you are so close to one of the busiest areas of Orange County. On a recent lunch visit, it was really difficult to decide what to order since so many things on the menu looked delicious! We enjoyed: Lump crab, roasted shrimp & spinach stuffed mushrooms: Six delicious mushrooms (I love it when appetizers come in even numbers) perfect for sharing. You would never ever guess these were only 220 calories. Ever. Asian-glazed Chilean sea bass: Served with organic black rice, snow peas and shiitake mushrooms this was amazing. The portion size was just right to be satisfying but not too much (since it was so good leaving any on the plate was NOT an option) Caramelized grilled sea scallops: Grilled to perfection and served over a risotto that seemed much more decadent than the 460 calorie count suggests this was a favorite. We paired these with the Carmel Road Chardonnay from the impressive wine list (yes, with calorie counts included) that our helpful waiter suggested after my first choice was unavailable. I think this one was even better! My only regret is that I didn't try Seasons 52 sooner, but I will definitely be back. read more

See all

475... Really? Didn't taste like it and definitely was OMG! Kyle was very warm friendly and very informative ~ good looking too! Ok, ok... The food, drink and ambience... 5 stars Asked for a dry Chard, received a glass of Cakebread ~ in heaven 5 stars Had the caramelized sea scallops ~ scrumptious, perfectly cooked with roasted asparagus and tomato-mushroom pearl pasta. 5 stars Shot of Key Lime Pie ~ felt like I was in Florida, the keys... Great place to come to after shopping at South Coast. Or just because. Highly recommend! read more

My husband found this restaurant on yelp. There were seven of us and I made the reservation for 8:30. We were seated promptly upon arriving, the restaurant looked full. Our waiter Janel was kind and helpful. We started with the Shrimp Flatbread - very thin crust, it was so yummy, the Lobster & Shrimp spring roll - the dip made it tastier, the Pork Taco flatbread - to me it was average, I liked the shrimp better, the Stuffed mushrooms - was definitely delicious, and one Tuna sushi roll - it's ok and the caesar salad- couldn't be better. Our main course: the Lamb T-bone was average - small portion, My brother in law wasn't quite satisfied. The Piedmontese strip steak - was soft and tender, the Cedar Plank Salmon was good, the Sword Ponzu - was ok. My Shrimp pasta was good, the shrimp was fresh and big. We started with appetizers, some of us had beers or cocktails, and we had our portion of the main entree but ironically none of was was full well except for one. We weren't satisfy of the portion or something. We then must order dessert and hoping that we can be set, we ordered the Pecan Pie, Tropical fruit cheesecake, Meyer Lemon, Conoli, and a carrot cake. The dessert is a must try, they were all very presentable and delicious. We were all probably really famished or something because we weren't completely filled. Huge plus, very low in calories, oh perhaps that's why we weren't stuffed. It was light and healthy. read more

See all

Seasons 52 is the perfect place to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or just a great place to have an intimate one on one dinner with your loved one or friends. The servers were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and gave out several suggestions based on what they personally liked. I loved the idea of the menu changing with the seasons! Very unique. My boyfriend had the chicken dish and he said that it was juicy and that the sauce it came with was delicious. He couldn't get enough.. Maybe there was not enough on the plate haha? I on the other hand got the Maui crunch salad, and let me just say that sesame dressing complimented the tuna so well. The nuts, figs, and pineapple provided the salad with the right amount of crunch, sweet, and bitter notes. I would get it again in a heartbeat. On the other hand what didn't impress me at all was the shrimp scampi skillet dish. It barely had any shrimp plus the bruschetta that it came on was soggy..... isn't bruschetta supposed to be crunchy.. The shrimp imo were just plain. They tasted like they were boiled and and then sauce was just poured over. It was a disappointing appetizer and I recommend to not get this to start off your meal. The concept of the mini indulgences were nice and I liked that the portions were small. The only thing I would've liked was that they could've explained the pricing better. read more

See all

Marissa amazing job being my server today. It was my first experience at this restaurant and enjoyed the drinks I ordered. I went hard with two drinks the iced tea and their mint lemonade. As an appetizer I just tried the stuffed shrimp mushrooms and for my meal I ordered the steak. This place gets four stars from me! read more

Seasons 52 - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

See all

First time to this restaurant, absolutely loved it. The food was great and cooked to perfection. I went there with my family they loved as well. Our waiter chris was great and was very attentive. We will absolutely return and recommend this restaurant to our friends and family. read more

I was pleasantly surprised having lunch here. We came here after a whole day of shopping at South Coast plaza. I really enjoyed the short rib sandwich. Cheapest thing we got on the menu and one of the best deals as it comes with a good portion and a choice of a side. Beef was juicy and tender with a hint of horseradish sauce. It comes with au jus to dip it making it that much better. We also had a scallop dish on a bed of risotto. It was okay. scallops could have been fresher, risotto had a lot of things going on. It was nice to try, but I wouldn't get it again for the expensive price. The biggest disappointment of the things we tried was the truffle mac and cheese. The waiter made it out as if it was exquisite telling me "it's all sold out but lucky for you we made a new batch." It ended up being so dry, they added so much bread crumbs that I felt I was eating butter noodles with a shit ton of truffles. Such a waste of a good truffle. It is a decent place to rest your feet after shopping or especially if you don't want to wait at that din tai fung line. read more

See all

On cooking reality shows, the contestants always lose their minds when it comes time to face the healthy cooking challenge. Apparently, it is a huge culinary sacrifice to take away butter, pork fat, and salt. Those people should take a cue from Season's 52, which features seasonal ingredients and offers nothing on the menu in excess of 475 calories. Although being healthful is the concept, it is certainly not the pitch. It is almost a footnote or an afterthought on the menu, which is really admirable because the dishes shine on their own. Best of all, there is no sacrifice in taste. At the recommendation of the waiter, we ordered a Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Flatbread, I liked the exceedingly thin flatbread, the thin smear of a bbq-like chipotle sauce, the funk of the feta and the spice of the roasted poblano. The portion was huge. The flatbread is fairly narrow, maybe 3 inches wide but probably 2 feet long. It is a good and very tasty deal. The crab and shrimp stuffed mushrooms were also really tasty, savory morsels. The Scallops and Asparagus were a really solid entree and one of the more filling scallop entrees I've ever encountered. There were four shrimp, plenty of asparagus and to round out the dish, tomato pearl pasta. My least favorite dish was the tomato and avocado salad, two of my favorite ingredients. The dish heavily featured arugula and boring tomatoes. The avocado had been diced and severely broken up after being tossed with the salad so some of it was just mashed and creamed. Ho-hum. read more

3.5 stars Their food is seasonal and changes 52 weeks of the year, hence the name. The concept is elegant food with all dishes being 475 calories or less. Great concept! For entrees, we ordered the caramelized sea scallops, cedar plank roasted salmon, grilled lamb t-bone chops, and filet mignon. My favorite was the sea scallops. Everything else was more overdone than we requested. The flavors weren't as developed or complex as I would've liked in any of the dishes, but it was pretty good for being "healthy". I love that they cook according to the seasons and respect the land. The best part of our meal was the desserts. They had this special "pumpkin pie" type dessert for fall and I loved it. They bring you a try of all their mini portioned desserts and you pick and choose the ones you want. Because the portions are small, you don't feel guilty ordering multiple and trying a bite of each. No waste either! If our server was more attentive I might've given this place 4 stars, but I was not impressed. The best way to describe him would be "flat". He told us the specials, came to check up on us once in awhile, but there was really nothing out of the ordinary about the service. At a more upscale, fine dining type restaurant you tend to expect things like that. read more

I was looking for places to go to for my parent's anniversary and I came across this place on Yelp. Got a lot of good reviews so we decided to try it out. We made a reservation for the family which was a good move considering how busy it was. When we got seated, there was a card saying "Happy Anniversary" which I thought was awesome! Never seen anything like that at any restaurant. They really know good service. Our waiter then came over and introduced himself and told us the specials. He was very friendly and attentive. He explained to us what the concept of the restaurant is. DECOR: The ambiance of the restaurant was very nice. Dim lighting, but not too dim. Had a classy feel to it and looks like an upscale place. SERVICE: Both our waiters were awesome! They checked on us frequently, but not too much and were always courteous! FOOD: The food was absolutely delicious!! My mouth is watering just thinking about what we had! For appetizers, my bro in law and I had the crab & shrimp stuffed mushrooms, and my sis, mom and dad had the goat cheese flatbread pizza. For my entree, I had the Pork Tenderloin, and for dessert I had the Rocky Road mini indulgence. Dungenous Crab & Shrimp stuffed Mushrooms - Delicious!! The shrimp was cooked perfectly! And with the combination of the crab, spinach and mushroom, it was perfect. Pork Tenderloin - This dish was amazing!! The pork was cooked medium which made it so tender and just perfect! The herb polenta, broccoli, mushrooms, and glaze was such a wonderful addition to the dish as well and went perfectly together! Rocky Road dessert - DELICIOUS!! If you like chocolate and/or chocolate mousse, this is the one for you. I absolutely loved it! I tried little bites from my family's dishes and everything was good. Everyone at the table loved their food and there was nothing negative at all to say about the food or the experience here. Oh and the waiter was so nice as to comp the desserts for my parents since it was their anniversary, which I thought was so nice! I left the restaurant satisfied and not overly full because of their perfect portion sizes! I will DEFINITELY come back again as I had a wonderful experience! read more

We stumbled on Seasons 52 looking for a nice restaurant to go to before a show at sergerstrom across the way. We settled for Seasons 52. Here I was expecting some mediocre American food from swanky restaurant I assumed people come to because it looks swanky, but Seasons 52 pleasantly surprised me! I shared a "small" salad of grilled portobella mushrooms with truffle dressing and the rack of lamb. The salad was very nice, simple and refreshing, with a touch of class and oomph with the truffle dressing. I requested the lamb to be cooked medium rare and it was surprisingly very well cooked. It was tender, juicy and had lots of flavor. My only gripe was probably the veggies that came on top of the mashed potatoes were a bit on the mushier side - suspiciously like frozen veggies. I like a little snap to my green beans! For dessert, I had the raspberry cannoli and pecan pie. It's presented in cute little shot glasses. Nothing special, but it definitely fulfilled my sweet tooth. The service is really fantastic and they have a great wine selection. The most surprising thing is the price is VERY reasonable. Our salad was about $8 (and it was huge!) and the delicious rack of lamb was $28, and I came out stuffed! Definitely would come back and take some friends along with me. Make reservations because this placed is packed! read more

Seasons 52 - Rack of lamb over mashed potatoes and veggies mmmmm - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Long one our favorites. Fine food with reasonable calories. The locations in Santa Monica and Century City are gone, so we drive all the way to Costa Mesa. read more

Ambiance is great!! Love the classy style! Service was great, prolly since they're newly opened and the staff is trained to be on their best behavior! Food was a-ight, gotta def. have the steak/mushroom flatbread - very flavorful and worth every bite!! The scallops, however, were super overpriced and fell short of our expectations!! 6 small scallops with asparagus and couscous, $20??? The Maui salad was just ok, the stuffed mushrooms were just ok, the drinks were just ok too. We all only had 1 drink. The desserts on the other hand were yummy, and just the right amount - even tho I know we could totally get more elsewhere! A++ for creative shot glass-like presentation!!! Total selling point!! Yes, I know they're trying a different spin on trying to make eating out healthy, under 475 calories, so I'm giving them points for that, but I was left hungry and not fully satisfied while paying $100 for our party of 3! Flavor was all there but quantity was on the lesser side. read more

There are a couple of things that should be noted about this place right off the bat. First, this is a chain of about a dozen or so restaurants scattered across the country. But it's in the mall, so it's not as though it should be a surprise. Second, their concept is that everything on the menu is less than 475 calories. That said, from what I have tried here, the food was quite good. You would never know they had a low cal concept. We started with a flatbread appetizer, topped with steak, cremini mushrooms, and blue cheese. My only complaint was that it was too small! It was delicious. The beef was very tender and rich, coupled with the tang of the blue cheese made for a great appetizer. My entree was the Buffalo Burger, which I found very satisfying. Buffalo is a very lean meat and thus, easily overcooked. But they did a good job with this burger. It was juicy and full of flavor. And again, it was a good sized portion for something less than 475 calories. My companion had a chicken caesar sandwich, which was just ok. It didn't pack the flavor punch that we expected. You can finish your meal with a choice of several small desserts served in shot glasses. They all run about $3. I had a chocolate mousse, which had a deep chocolate flavor and silky texture. My companion had the pumpkin pie, which we felt was a bit sweet. In all, there are about a dozen different desserts to choose from. The shot glasses look small at first, but they are the perfect size for a dessert. They provide just enough dessert to refresh you palate after a nice meal. And at $3 each, you can have two if one wasn't enough! For a chain restaurant, I was quite happy with this meal, and will definitely be back. read more

Just had the chance to check out Seasons 52 at a media preview luncheon yesterday and the food was simply outstanding. With 10 locations east of the Mississippi, Seasons 52 is set to open their first West Coast restaurant at Costa Mesa's South Coast Plaza this August 30, 2010. The eatery showcases a seasonally inspired menu of high caliber, health conscious meals - none of which exceeds 475 calories - and an extensive wine list. The name refers to the fact that every week of the year, the menu strives to feature the freshest ingredients at the peak of ripeness and maximum flavor profile. The dark and woodsy feel of the restaurant's ambiance is a welcome enhancement to the culinary experience. Highly recommended. read more

See all

I am sure i will need to go back to find out more about the food. All food are under 475 calories (or 425 ?) Got the Lobster bisque. It was ... not bisque than lobster. I don't think I ate one single piece of lobster. It's not bad, but just .. no actual meat chunk. The cup size was small for the price they charge. Then got the Seared Tuna salad. It was pretty good. Yes, there was a lot more greens than tuna, but the tuna was fresh and the salad was filling. Pretty good!! Then comes the dessert, got the Macchiato dessert. They will bring the whole dessert tray to you for you to choose, everyone of them looked so tasty and cute. I was too full to enjoy it properly though. I will want to come back to try the other food to give the final say. They will change their menu depending on what's in season. I like it ! Fresh food! There will be a wait, no matter what. Call ahead! read more