The Golden Truffle

"The Best of Both Worlds"

Know Before You Go: Specials are tantalizing and generally worth trying, but be aware that prices can be two to three times the regular menu items. Be sure to ask about prices to avoid sticker-shock at check time.

The Extras: Golden Truffle's romantic setting is ideal for a great date or special occasion meal.

Spur-of-the-moment menus mean "you may not be sure what you're eating", but it's "always delicious" at this Costa Mesa star where "inventive" chef-owner Alan Greeley crafts "unique" French-Caribbean "masterpieces" (including some "crazy" creations that "work"); a casual, "relaxed" atmosphere provides a nice balance to the "off-the-charts" food, as does the "great service."

Chef and proprietor Alan Greeley has been cooking up innovative modern American cuisine before the term was even invented. Known in OC as a chef to the region's top chefs, Greeley is wildly passionate about using the finest and freshest international ingredients and seasonal local produce. Hopefully you'll catch the restaurant on a day when chef Greeley is in, otherwise your experience might be...

Alan Greeley cooks with a wild eye and a passion---one simply never knows what he will create. When this chef is on the mark, this restaurant can be brilliant. One day the mood might strike to make small plates of duck tacos, red-chile-soaked fried chicken livers or grape leaf-roasted Kefalogravia cheese with cured citrus zest and olive oil. One day it might be the Caribbean and jerk grouper or...

The Scene
Soft lighting, starched linens and an inventive menu set the stage for a special evening. An eclectic collection of art in the main dining room and a cheery, personable staff...

Chef and proprietor Alan Greeley cooks up a storm at this delicious restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxed but elegant and the sophisticated Costa Mesa clientele are extremely fond of the exciting menu that keeps them coming back for more. Favorite items include lobster and shrimp leek dumplings, Jamaican jerk chicken salad, spicy Thai chicken with samba noodles, angel hair pasta with smoked...