Cooking is an experience. A passion. An opportunity to bring people together. Now, we’re bringing you and your family new ways to connect over a shared love of food. Savor our Dining by Design program, which integrates California Fresh cooking with our residents’ favorite homestyle meals. We offer masterful attention to detail with exciting new seasonal dishes that are accented with The Groves of Tustin’s signature touch.
We can accommodate any dietary requirement or restriction, including special diets to help manage conditions such as hypertension, heart disease or diabetes. Residents appreciate our warmly appointed restaurant-style dining room complete with a stone fireplace.
Signature Selections
Here are a few hand-crafted chef signature selections for you and our residents to enjoy!
Orchard Salad
Baby mixed greens, pears, apples, almonds, cranberries, oranges, provolone cheese tossed with The Groves of Tustin homemade orange balsamic vinaigrette.
The Groves Bistro Burger
Lean ground beef patty on a whole-wheat bun with lettuce, tomato and onion with bistro sauce.
Orange Refresher
Our signature beverage with freshly squeezed orange juice with simple syrup and sparkling water.
Elevate® Signature Programs
Elevate® Inspires
This program seeks to find ways to incorporate food as a vehicle to give back to the community around us, partnering with local charities and engaging our residents with the broader community. It’s never too late to impact the culture and be a force for good.
Chef's Academy
Through exhibition cooking, education presentations and even residents cook-offs, this program shines a spotlight on the exceptional talents and skills of our culinary leaders throughout the company. This program fosters social interaction and meaningful connection between our residents and staff.
Culinary Keepsakes
Beyond a theme dinner, this is an immersive dining experience. Be transported to Italy with an Italian happy hour replete with accordion music, or stay close to home with a dish featuring a local signature ingredient. Whatever the offering, Culinary Keepsakes broadens culinary horizons, brings cultural context to mealtimes and incorporates the entire campus.
Traditions to Table
Incorporating time-honored traditions, our residents are invited to share their signature recipes and allow the rest of the campus a glimpse into their cherished culinary memories. This program allows our residents to engage in creating new memories based on lifelong experiences created around the dinner table.