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3333 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626

714-434-7900

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Critics'
Pick
Best French Restaurant
Award Winner 2007

Cuisine(s): French

Hours: Lunch: Mon - Sun 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dinner: Mon-Sat 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sun: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Price: $$$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Wheelchair Accessible

Serving: Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

Description

Even if it weren't in the toniest part of South Coast Plaza (above Tiffany's), Marche Moderne would still be one of the best French restaurants in the county. Impeccable service by actual Frenchmen, a gorgeous patio with potted fruit trees, and a food tour de France prepared by owner/executive chef Florent Marneau that marches through bistro staples like steak frites. But he takes you to other places, too: sea urchin, harissa and rose-petal ice cream will make you forget you're just a few feet away from Nordstrom.

2007 | Best French Restaurant

Even if it weren't in the toniest part of South Coast Plaza (above Tiffany's), Marche Moderne would still be one of the best French restaurants in the county. Impeccable service by actual Frenchmen, a gorgeous patio with potted fruit trees, and a food tour de France prepared by owner/executive chef Florent Marneau that marches through bistro staples like steak frites and steamed mussels with white wine. But he takes you to other places, too: sea urchin, harissa and rose-petal ice cream will... More »

#7. Menu Spontane at Marche Moderne

By Dave Lieberman | Thu, September 30, 2010

You'll have noticed we're changing who writes this feature on a day by day basis: this is how you know we're getting close to the end of our countdown. Make sure to pick up a copy of our Best of OC ... More »
Jonathan Gold Lectures at Marche Moderne About Mexican Food 'Authenticity,' Laughs at Rick Bayless

By Gustavo Arellano | Sun, August 29, 2010

Updated after the jump: Rick Bayless responds! And isn't happy . . . and one of the kings of LA food blogging has even funnier things to say about Bayless. Last Thursday, the CCNMA: Latino Journalists... More »
"10 Days of Spain" at Marche Moderne Through 5/1

By Dave Lieberman | Tue, April 27, 2010

OC's finest French restaurant has gone sub-Pyrenees for ten days to celebrate their third anniversary.?Through May 1st, Marche Moderne will be celebrating the flavors of Spain with a special menu. A h... More »
Moderne Love

By EDWIN GOEI | Thu, June 21, 2007

Even with the recently ballyhooed grand opening of Bloomingdales, which seemed like a nonevent, South Coast Plaza has never excited this non-shopper. Despite additions to its ever-expanding store directory, Orange County's mecca for shopping and c... More »

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wcasar | Costa Mesa, CA | 415 Reviews

| Mon, May 17, 2010

Good french food. Better than what I expected.
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kates1788 | Newport Beach, CA | 1 Reviews

| Sat, April 25, 2009

the chef is an artist.never had a food that great. it's expensive but it's worth it. The service is impeccable.
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veedub | Orange, CA | 2 Reviews

| Tue, January 27, 2009

This is THE spot for a fabulous and special night out. The entrees are creative and extraordinary, and the desserts are out of this world. Prices are competitive for high-end dining in Orange County. There are few, if any, places in OC where you can get this quality of dining experience for the price.

Main Menu

Pour Commencer

$8.00

Fried Pig’s Ear Confit
crispy brussel sprout leaves, agridulce, shallots, parsley

$20.00

Foie Gras & Porcini Ravioles
le bouillon d ‘une poule truffé et crèm

$16.00

Crab Rolls “a Trip To Vietnam”
sweet & sour champagne gastrique, lime mousseline, mint, cucumber, carrot, cilantro, scallion

$13.00

Parsley Salad
baby romaine, parsley, radicchio, rosette de lyon salami, spring chick peas chaubier cheese, oregano, freshly pressed california olive oil & lemon juice

$15.00

Hawaiian Big Eye Tun
elderflower emulsion, shaved daikon radish & cucumber, yuzu kosho

$11.00

Heirloom Baby Beets
basil & fresh goat’s milk panna cotta, d.o.p balsamic, brioche allumettes walnut vinaigrette, micro citrus, goat cheese

$28.00

Sauteed La Belle Farms Foie Gras
chestnut-italian mascarpone-foie gras raviole, port foam, d.o.p olive oil, fleur de sel

$20.00

Foie Gras Terrine Aux Saveurs De La Passion Et Poivre Szeshwan
upland cress, baguette

$16.00

Seppia French Calamari Grenobloise
caper emulsion, lemon, parsley, garlic croutons

$17.00

Bone Marrow
sauce bordelaise roasted, truffle butter grilled asparagus, toast

$14.00

Belgian Endive
burrata cheese, apple, duo of celery black truffle tapenade vinaigrette, crispy shallots

$14.00

Pork Belly Confit
confit & spanish vinegar caramelized, bartlett pear & poire william, pickled celery

$15.00

“une Pizza”
blis maple syrup caramelized pork belly burrata, red wine shallots, crisp brussel sprout leaves

$15.00

Charcuterie
duck terrine, toscano salami la quercia prosciutto americano, rillette de porc, palacio chorizo cornichon, mustard cream, baguette

$16.00

Grilled Spanish Octopus
béarnaise mousseline, arugula, julienne tomatoes

$11.00

Herring From The North Sea
a tribute to gustaf anders, coriander, carrots, potatoes, horseradish, coriander

$7.00

Soupe
caramelized apple and endive potage, curry essence

$9.00

“salade ComposÉe”
hearts of palm, cucumber, tomatoes, asparagus, ham, p’tit basque, avocado, vinaigrette

Exceptional Return From The Fish Market

½ Dozen $18.00
Dozen $34.00

Taylor ‘s Shigoku Oysters
willapa bay, washington state. on the half shell, two mignonettes

$26.00

Small Plate: Louisiana Fresh Shrimp
grilled baby artichoke & sea urchin risotto, lemon zest, olive oil

$45.00

Roasted Main Black Bass
braised forbidden rice “aux epices”, oranges & saffron gastrique scented with basil, pickled ginger salad

$39.00

Hidden Haven Farms Rabbit
amaretto jus braised, the loin roasted & “farcis” with micro brussels sprout & black truffle, marcona almond.

A Suivre

$29.00

Domestic Kobe Pork Tenderloin Paillard
“comme un cordon bleu soigne” melted morbier, calvados jus, roasted apple baked potato in goose fat, onion & caraway seed

$25.00

Amelia’s Lasagna Revisited
truffle braised breast of veal, hand rolled pasta sheets buratta, parmesan, mozzarella, sauce tomate maison, a very good olive oil

$28.00

Grilled Norwegian Fresh Wild Salmon Trout “truite De Mer”
crushed cauliflower & curry fourchette, horseradish jus, washington state hedgehogs

$22.00

Prince Edwards Island Mussels “mariniere”
white wine, garlic, parsley, pommes frites

$26.00

Moscovy Duck Confit
caraway scented and braised red cabbage, sauce au poivre, apple celery salad

$29.00

Sweetbread
garlic chives, charred green onion aioli, ponzu montée au beurre tempura yukon potatoes, shishito pepper

$26.00

Shelton Farms Chicken Coq Au Vin
cremini mushrooms, cipollini onion, honey bacon, hand rolled pappardelle pasta

$29.00

Short Ribs
braised, bacon, cipollini onions, cremini mushroom, young potatoes

$34.00

Steak Frites
angus 8oz filet, béarnaise mousseline, pommes frites, peppercorn jus, moutarde de dijon

$29.00

Steak Tartar
angus filet, a farm fresh eggs, pommes frites, mustard cream, petite garnitures

Cheese
Fig Jam, Honeycomb, Pecans, Baguette Two Selections $9.00 / Three Selections $13.00 / Four Selections $16.00

Cow’s Milk
saint-agur blue france, explorateur france, toma point reyes u.s.a. chaumes france, tomme de savoie france, d’ affinois france, morbier france

Goat’s Milk
cendre france, chaubier france, truffle tremor u.s.a. purple haze northern california bucheron france, humboldt fog u.s.a

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Marche Moderne

3333 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626

714-434-7900

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2007 | Best French Restaurant

By Dave Lieberman | Thu, September 30, 2010

By Gustavo Arellano | Sun, August 29, 2010

By Dave Lieberman | Tue, April 27, 2010

By EDWIN GOEI | Thu, June 21, 2007

wcasar | Costa Mesa, CA | 415 Reviews

kates1788 | Newport Beach, CA | 1 Reviews

veedub | Orange, CA | 2 Reviews