Christakis Greek Cuisine

4.9

1369 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

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2 people

29 Nov 2024

19:30

Booked 9 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

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 Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 731-6600
Website
http://www.christakisgreekcuisine.com/
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.

Location
13011 Newport Ave, Suite 113, Tustin, CA 92780
Area
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 1,369 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Orange County
Neighbourhood gem
North Orange County
Best Overall
North Orange County
Best Food
North Orange County
Best Service
North Orange County
Best Ambience
North Orange County
Best Value
North Orange County
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Christakis Greek Cuisine offers an authentic taste of Greece in Orange County with "outstanding" food and "impeccable" service. Guests rave about the "lovely ambiance" and live music, making it a perfect spot for celebrations. Whether dining inside or on the patio, expect "a great experience" every time.

1,369 Reviews

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Matthew
Central Coast
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Super solid option and consistently friendly service from this long time family favorite in Tustin.
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Anne
Orange County
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat on the patio with heaters. Very comfortable. Food is delicious and cooked perfect as always! Chicken Athean my favorite, my husband loves the pork chop. 4 Lamb chops amazing! The green bean sides and lemon wedge is unique. Our waitress offered to serve a salad family style. Lemon vinaigrette arugula salad was extra good, loved the tomatoes, feta and gold raisins. Always finish with baklava à la mode. Excellent service 10+ serves with a smile and wine pours. Brought friends first time and loved it! You really feel like a guest!
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Colleen
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful little local place that has been around for years. Went for a birthday lunch. Food was exceptional, Carlos our server, is very friendly and accommodating. Lovely live guitar. Charming dining room. Highly recommend.
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Abby
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband had the pork chops that was excellent. I had the pumpkin soup and Lamb Souvlaki. I enjoyed both. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Of the 4 items ordered, 2 came out incorrect. Server seemed disinterested in assisting us in any capacity. Food was average. Live music was a plus.
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David
Orange County
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Friendly staff. Live guitar music in background. Reasonable prices. I thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
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Alex
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the staff were amazing, the food was to die for especially the saffron rice, and overall a great ambience .
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creig
Orange County
31 reviews
3.0
31 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Small family owned restaurant. Food and service was ok. Being that I lived in Chicago with a large Greek community where the food is over the top, there really is no comparison. I traveled for 40 min to try it here. I probably wouldn’t drive to come here again, but if I was in the area and had a craving for Greek food, I would try it again.
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Timberly
Orange County
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great birthday celebration at our favorite restaurant! The food and wine were outstanding and the ambiance on the patio was magical. Don’t miss this gem of a restaurant in Tustin!
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Craig
Los Angeles
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent food and friendly and attentive service.
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FAQs

Christakis Greek Cuisine is rated 4.9 stars by 1369 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

29 Nov 2024

19:30

Booked 9 times today

13011 Newport Ave, Suite 113, Tustin, CA 92780

Additional information

Cross Street
Newport / Irvine
Area
Tustin
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.christakisgreekcuisine.com/
Phone number
(714) 731-6600
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.

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Christakis Greek Cuisine

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Popular dishes

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Salmon

Chicken Souvlaki

Menu

What 1,369 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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