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Marche Moderne

3333 Bristol St, Ste 3001, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1837
714-434-7900
Ranked #2 of 285 restaurants in Costa Mesa
4.5 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
Price range: 22 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: French
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: Bristol and Town Center
Description: Driven by a passion for market-inspired ingredients and classic French cooking techniques, Florent and Amelia Marneau have created a truly modern French bistro in the heart of Orange County. For decades, the couple worked separately in some of the best kitchens in France and Orange County. With Marche Moderne, they have followed this natural evolution by combining their culinary careers as independent restaurateurs. The contemporary French Bistro which has been critically acclaimed since its opening in spring of 2007, is located at The Penthouse at South Coast Plaza, level three, adjacent to Nordstrom.
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Detroit, Michigan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

The title says it all. adventurous menu that is well executed, topped off with a nice wine menu. More

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California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

When it comes to phenomenal food and service, this is the place to go. I’ve never been disappointed with my meal or service here. I’ve only been here for lunches and was recently here for mother’s day and always end up ordering their special “3-course” selection. It’s a good price with mouthwatering food. I highly recommend dining here. More

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Irvine, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We eat at Marche Moderne on a regular basis and it is consistently wonderful. The menu is big and everything is delicious, beautifully prepared and served by a very knowledgeable staff. It's the type of restaurant where you can have a top notch meal but feel very comfortable at the same time. The sum is greater than the parts because... More

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Corona del Mar, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

If you are looking for mouth-watering food and wine experience, don't miss out on this one! Disregard the not-so-sexy location but try the seasonal menu or just stop in for a glass of French wine and a cheese platter. Divine. More

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London, England
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

The cooking aroma going in was a promising indicator. The room, located in a huge Mall, has a welcoming ambiance with modern ambient music setting a tone. The bread was superbly baked, warm and tasty. Service was impeccable and the food was hard to fault. We had a vanilla Cosmo aperitif which was perfectly prepared, with shaved ice, and light... More

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Highland, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Our daughter and son-in-law took us to dinner at March Moderne in Costa Mesa to celebrate my wife's special birthday. We were seated immediately from there the service improved. The waiter was most helpful, the support staff on top of the service but not clingy. We spent over 3 hours enjoying our food and wine. The offerings were unusual and... More

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Orange, California
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50 reviews 50 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

The dining room is quite cozy and intimate. Our server was very pleasant and quite enticing in the way she presented the menu. We actually ordered dishes based on her recommendation. My family savored every French dish at our table. Every taste transports us back to dining France. We highly recommend it. More

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Denver, Colorado
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Dinner was so good, I went back for lunch the next day before heading out of town. I'd go back again any time. More

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bangkok
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Set on the upper floor at the corner of the South Coast Plaza, this is as close to an authentic French restaurant in Southern California as it comes. The lunch fixed price menu is a good introduction. However, if one is looking for the kind of French food served at Jean Georges or Le Cirque in NYC, one will be... More

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Laguna Hills, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We dined for lunch and were charmed by our server. The beet salad was beautiful and delicious. Although we enjoyed the entrees, the cheese course was just as good at the end as the beets in the beginning. Highly reccommend the warm, inviting location. More

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