Turner New Zealand
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 668-0880
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Park Center Drive
- Best of Citysearch:
- Date Spot 2006, Fine Dining 2006, Group Dining 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Turner New Zealand – by Cindy Randall
The Scene
The long, narrow space and dark-wood tables evoke Manhattan's sleek, space-efficient fine restaurants. The emphasis is on unhurried, top-notch service amid South Coast's buzzing metro center. The legacy of the rugged fishing and farming New Zealand Turner family is chronicled on large black-and-white photo murals.
The Food
Free-range grass-fed beef, lamb and venison without hormones or antibiotics are the draw. Seafood selections from cold, clean waters off New Zealand include king salmon and pristine oysters. Calamari-roasted beet salad is a huge splash of flavor and crunch featuring roasted beets, field greens, minty lemongrass vinaigrette and goat cheese. Standout appetizers are sashimi-style rock lobster and mussels in lemongrass-coconut broth. Pan-seared and oven-roasted, the 12-ounce filet is incomparable in flavor with its fine, dense texture that cuts like souffle. Seafood bouillabaisse is a savory stew of calamari, mussels, clams and orange roughy. For dessert, tuck into delicate chocolate souffle with a warm, slow-melting center.
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Insider Tips
ParkingTry the Westin South Coast Plaza's self-parking structure less than a half block away for convenient parking.
The ExtrasWith Orange County Performing Arts Center less than a block away, this makes a perfect pre-theater dining destination.
What to DrinkNew Zealand is fast becoming known for its wines, especially those from the South Islands Marlborough region. Try a glass of the Seresin sauvignon blanc.
User Reviews for Turner New Zealand
04/28/2008 Posted by Ghen
Out of Biz - They were forced to close down by Land lord early April 2008 Such a loss - best chocklet Suffle in town
04/22/2008 Posted by sctlocal
I think this restaurant closed down but I loved it. The food was excellent. You couldn't go wrong with anything you selected. My favorite was the Lobster sashimi and the orange roughy meditteranean style. The servers were always friendly and sometime the owner was there for a chat.
Pros: Food, Service
Cons: Parking in the parking structure
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