The image displays the words "SALTY HORSE" in bold, black, arched capital letters on a light background.
Costa Mesa Western Steakhouse & Saloon $$

Western soul, coastal spirit.

The Place

For the Wanderer

Salty Horse is an all-day coastal-western café located in Eastside Costa Mesa. Situated in a restored 1938 feed barn, the café blends beachside charm with a desert ranch aesthetic, often described as a “coastal cowgirl” vibe.

Cuisine

Western Steakhouse & Saloon

Hours

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Neighborhood

Eastside Costa Mesa

City

Costa Mesa

Price

$$


The Room

A look around

Sample Menu

A taste of the card

Representative dishes — the real menu changes with the season.

To Start

Oysters on icemignonette, lemon
Tinned fish boardcultured butter, sourdough
Little gem saladanchovy, parmesan

The Main Event

Whole grilled catchsalsa verde, fennel
Wood-fired ribeyebone marrow butter
House tagliatelleuni, brown butter

Something Sweet

Olive oil cakecrème fraîche
Affogatoamaro, espresso
Find Us

Costa Mesa

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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