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Christakis Greek Cuisine, Tustin, CA
Christakis Greek Cuisine, Tustin, CA
Christakis Greek Cuisine, Tustin, CA
Christakis Greek Cuisine, Tustin, CA
Christakis Greek Cuisine, Tustin, CA

Christakis Greek Cuisine

4.9 (1425)
$31 to $50
Greek
13011 Newport Ave, Suite 113, Tustin, CA 92780

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
11:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Please contact the restaurant directly for parties of 6 or more.

***** VOTED BEST GREEK RESTAURANT IN OC BY OC WEEKLY (2016)


On April 1, 1996, Yanoula Christakis Wallace opened the doors of Christakis, a restaurant that represented her homeland and the passion she felt towards her culture. Whether you are looking for a quick lunch or celebrating a special event, Christakis Greek Cuisine is the place to enjoy traditional Greek dishes at a reasonable price. Since 1996, we’ve used only the finest and freshest ingredients to create traditional Greek cuisine. Today, the family at Christakis continues to bring the authentic spirit and warmth of Greece to Orange County.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sarah N. Wallace/Nick Rodgriquez
  • Private party facilities
    You are more than welcome to rent out the restaurant for private events. The night of the event will determine the cost of the room fee.
  • Neighborhood
    Tustin
  • Cross street
    Newport / Irvine
  • Parking details
    You can park in spaces in front of the restaurant or behind.
  • Entertainment
    The amazing Amir and the fantastic Isamu, both play European music with a certain panache and flair, all while with a comforting sound to the ear. You will feel at home with both of these masterful musicians.Wednesday Amir 6 to 9 & Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sunday Isamu 6 to 9
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 1,425 people are saying

Christakis Greek Cuisine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Overall

  • Orange County

    Best Food

  • Orange County

    Best Value

  • North Orange County

    Best Overall

  • North Orange County

    Best Food

  • North Orange County

    Best Service

  • North Orange County

    Best Value

  • North Orange County

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Christakis Greek Cuisine offers "wonderful food and service" in a charming, family-owned setting. Guests consistently praise the "delicious and authentic Greek dishes," with highlights like tender lamb chops and an impressive wine selection. The "beautiful outdoor patio" and live music create a "relaxing and inviting atmosphere," perfect for special occasions.
1,425 Reviews
  1. marc VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This family owned restaurant is wonderful. Food is delicious and service is top notch. One of the few places that is still good value for money.

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  2. Katelyn

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful Mothers Day. Food was incredible as always. The live music.. there is nothing quite like Christakis and that’s why it’s so special.

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  3. Rommel

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great ambiance. I always take my family here on special occasions, just like today.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christakis if our go-to spot for special occasions. The food and the service in consistently very good. Having a live classical guitarist provides elevates the positive dining experience.

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  5. Carlene VIP

    Orange County38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex are server is outstanding and all the other servers in the restaurant were great. They really work as a team you are never kept waiting with their excellence and service. Food was outstanding. Lamb chops were extremely tender and the Christakis combo platter gives you a great sampling of everything. Wonderful selection of wines thank you for a wonderful evening.

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  6. Chelsea

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The Hummus plate was insanely strong of raw garlic as was the dressing for my greek salad (more like a dip then dressing). Unfortunately, it was the main flavor and overpowering. To be clear I love garlic raw and cooked but this seemed very excessive. Everything looks delicious and maybe just avoid those 2 dishes. Live music and outside seating was wonderful! Inside was not nearly as nice.

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  7. Larissa VIP

    Orange County43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Greek food especially the lamb! Wonderful service and loved the patio dining! Cant wait to come back and try some different dishes!

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  8. Rhonda VIP

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place with even better food! I love eating outside—the atmosphere is so relaxing, and the live music adds a beautiful touch. Always a wonderful experience here!

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  9. Ron

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christakis is our favorite restaurant. Mike and staff are always attentive and gracious. Food is always outstanding, and the outside patio is wonderful any time of year.

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  10. Jim

    Orange County21 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    When we sent our rack of lamb back because it was well done when we asked for medium-rare, we could have just chalked it up to an oversight, or an over-worked chef. But, this was 5:30 pm on a Tuesday night and the restaurant was light with customers. But, when our second rack came back rare, we asked our waiter if he had a back-up chef who was inexperienced working that night. He assured us it was his regular chef. In our humble opinion, if any chef fails to deliver after two tries, he (or she) should leave the kitchen immediately and personally apologize to their customers. This one did not. Instead, we got a free dessert. Christakis has too good a reputation to allow this type of experience with any customer, much less first-time customers like us. We traveled from Anaheim Hills to eat here expecting an exceptional experience. Unfortunately, we found only two things worthy of a compliment: Our waiter, Jaime was very good, and the hummus trio was very tasty. We were especially impressed with the seasoning on the pita. We'd like to recommend Christakis, but we can't. If the chef does not take enough pride in his/her work to seek personal forgiveness from their customers when they commit a huge mistake, I wonder what else is going on in the kitchen.

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Christakis Greek Cuisine is rated 4.9 stars by 1425 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Christakis Greek Cuisine

13011 Newport Ave, Suite 113, Tustin, CA 92780

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Newport / Irvine
  • Neighborhood
    Tustin
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, European
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    You can park in spaces in front of the restaurant or behind.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sarah N. Wallace/Nick Rodgriquez
  • Entertainment
    The amazing Amir and the fantastic Isamu, both play European music with a certain panache and flair, all while with a comforting sound to the ear. You will feel at home with both of these masterful musicians.Wednesday Amir 6 to 9 & Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sunday Isamu 6 to 9
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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