Last updated: 2025-05-06
Tustin’s culinary landscape offers a sophisticated dining experience that blends Orange County’s vibrant food scene with innovative gastronomy. From intimate wine bars to modern kitchens, local restaurants deliver exceptional flavors that showcase the region’s diverse culinary talents.
Discover exceptional dining destinations like The Winery Restaurant, Prego, and Solstice, where chefs craft remarkable dishes using local ingredients and creative techniques. These restaurants represent Tustin’s refined yet approachable dining culture.
Explore Tustin’s most delectable dining destinations now!
Featured Fine Dining Spots in Tustin
- The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
- Prego Restaurant
- Lola Gaspar (Costa Mesa)
- Solstice
- Vaca (Costa Mesa)
- Fat Of The Land
- Chaak Kitchen
Chaak Kitchen
What to Expect
Yucatecan-inspired modern Mexican cuisine with sophisticated flavor profiles
Description
This fancy restaurant celebrates Yucatecan cuisine through Chef Gabbi Patrick's innovative lens, blending traditional Mayan flavors with modern culinary techniques. The menu features complex dishes like Cochinita Pibil, Ceviche Campeche, and smoked meats, highlighting the Yucatán peninsula's unique Spanish, Caribbean, and Mediterranean-influenced cooking style.
Where: Tustin | More Info: Chaak Kitchen
Fat Of The Land
What to Expect
Seasonally-driven small plates with innovative preparation techniques
Description
An intimate craft cocktail bar and restaurant in Tustin featuring inventive small plates prepared with meticulous technique. The compact dining room offers an immersive culinary experience with an open kitchen, allowing guests to watch chefs transform seasonal ingredients into artfully composed dishes.
Where: Tustin | More Info: Fat Of The Land
Lola Gaspar (Costa Mesa)
What to Expect
Spanish-inspired tapas with California culinary influences
Description
An intimate downtown Costa Mesa restaurant serving inventive Spanish-inspired tapas in a cozy, warmly lit dining room. Handcrafted small plates showcase bold Mediterranean flavors with California ingredients, complemented by artisan cocktails and an eclectic wine selection.
Where: Costa Mesa | More Info: Lola Gaspar
Prego Restaurant
What to Expect
Authentic Italian regional cuisine with curated wine pairings
Description
Prego Restaurant offers an elegant Italian dining experience in a sophisticated Tustin setting. The restaurant features candlelit dining rooms with warm, inviting ambiance and chef-crafted traditional Italian cuisine. Specializing in authentic regional dishes, Prego provides an intimate atmosphere with carefully curated wine selections and seasonally inspired menu offerings.
Where: Tustin | More Info: Prego Restaurant
Solstice
What to Expect
Quarterly rotating seasonal menu with peak-of-season ingredients
Description
A modern American restaurant featuring seasonally-inspired cuisine in an inviting social atmosphere. The kitchen crafts ingredient-driven dishes using peak-of-season produce, offering innovative menus that rotate quarterly. Guests enjoy a sophisticated dining experience with craft cocktails, award-winning wines, and carefully curated dishes showcasing local and national ingredients.
Where: Tustin | More Info: Solstice
The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
What to Expect
Extensive California wine selection with sommelier-guided pairings
Description
Nestled in Tustin, this sophisticated steakhouse offers an elegant dining experience with an extensive wine selection. The restaurant features a refined interior with contemporary design, showcasing premium aged steaks, fresh seafood, and meticulously curated wine pairings. Guests can enjoy an intimate chef's counter and a sophisticated wine bar that highlights California's finest vintages.
Where: Tustin | More Info: The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
Vaca (Costa Mesa)
What to Expect
Wood-fired Spanish-style steakhouse with tableside culinary presentations
Description
Vaca offers an elegant Spanish-inspired steakhouse experience with an intimate, warmly lit dining room featuring open kitchen views. Chef-driven cuisine showcases premium wood-fired steaks, authentic Spanish tapas, and an extensive Spanish wine selection with tableside preparation of signature dishes.
Where: Costa Mesa | More Info: Vaca
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