My husband and I checked out this place for the first time last night. We love wine tasting and we live really close, so wine not? The environment itself is nice. They have seats at the bar, a few upright tables and a few little nook tables. The lighting and decor is nice. We opted to order 2 wine flights for $9 each and we could select 3 wines from either the red or white selections. The guy taking our order was super nice. However, he could only find one menu in the entire restaurant that we had to share. It wasn't busy either. Only 3 other patrons were there and nobody had a menu. He suggested a wine which turned out to be great, but he seemed pretty vocal about not being a wine drinker which seemed odd to us. We were not made aware that there was a food menu until we paid at the end and only because I saw a little menu by the cash register. We've been to several other wine bars who really have a leg up on this one. However, we don't want to lose this place, so we have a few suggestions for improvement: -Make a tasting flight menu with multiple suggestions, to get your guests thinking about combos. It was sort of a free for all. However, there were no descriptions of each wine, so you really don't know what your tasting until you order. -Discuss with guests good food pairings to compliment the wine. We would have ordered food had we known. This would be a great addition to the tasting flight menu suggestion. Such as, "this wine selection pairs well with the cheese plate" or something. Having these menus (like the one on the stand at the register) at each table could be a good idea too? -Have some little snacks available. Nothing big but a little bowl of olives or Marconi almonds. Something to snack on. People may stay longer and order more! -Since we ordered at the register, he poured all of our tastings and we had to carry each one individually to the table. I lost track of which wine was which. He did help us carry it, but it would make more sense to have wine flight boards, so once poured at the bar, they could be easily carried to and from the table. -Have something for guests to write down what wine they're drinking. There were no markers, so we were trying to remember which was which. Either a check-off disposable sheet. Or a laminated one (if you're worried about cost) that could also be checked off and wiped clean. -I assume it was a coffee barista employee, not sure? However, she must have been on her break and she ate her dinner at a corner space near the wine glasses. Because that is the "bar" essentially, watching her sit and eat her food was honestly unappetizing and seemed unprofessional. Hey, I totally get a girls gotta eat! However, there were LOTS of empty tables at both the adjoining coffee shop and wine bar. She could have taken a seat there and not been on display. -Last but not least, hire a sommelier! Or, if you can't, make sure the wine bar guy doesn't let everyone in the bar know he doesn't drink wine. It's weird. Additionally, the tasting pours were VERY uneven. One was filled up to the top, one 1/2 way, one 2/3. Give the guy a pour spout so they are even every time. This will help with controlling your inventory and the customer won't feel screwed by "weak" pours. That is our 2 cents for now. We hope you'll take it as feedback to make some positive changes to the experience for your customers! We will be back, don't get me wrong, but those changes would be great and I would imagine appreciated by your customers! read more

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For a place that specializes in wines I would think the staff would have full knowledge of their products. My mom and I went on a Wednesday for happy hour, which had reasonable prices for both wine and food! But was disappointed that the server could not explain the wine more than what she could read on the bottles ‍ Did not know the tasting notes, no full descriptions, if it was not on the bottle she did not know it. read more

Informative bartender. Awesome food and wine. Mellow vibe makes for a good place to talk

It's connected to their coffee shop next door, The Lost Bean. I went in on a Thursday night with a couple friends to relax, have a glass or two of wine, and listen to some music. The seating here is interesting (different), but not bad. The ambiance was warm and fuzzy! Wait, that also could have been the wine....but really though. The decor is quite nice. I'm not sure if they're experts at wine based on the interaction my friends and I had with the woman behind the counter, but she was really friendly. I guess it was just loud enough inside that she couldn't hear me too clearly. I told her I wanted a bottle of one of the Syrah's they carry, but she proceeded to pour me a glass, then my friend a glass. Then took my credit card and charged me for one glass...I gave her a confused look and told her we actually wanted a bottle. She was nice enough to just charge us and additional $29 for the $36 bottle of wine and give us a new bottle. That was nice of her. So we paid about $40 for 2 glasses of wine, plus the new bottle. Overall it's a nice place with lots of potential. Pretty good wine, friendly service. I'll have to go back again to sharpen my experience! Cheers! read more

Don't come looking for a cheap glass of wine because you won't find it here. The guy who picks the selections knows his stuff - and that's good for those of us winos who can't stand two buck chuck (or house wine anywhere, really - okay, except for Mastros). HOWEVER, the most amazing thing on the menu might just be the homemade sangria. It is quite fantastic and leans more on the wine side than the sweet side. It's hands down the greatest sangria I've ever tasted. The atmosphere on the wine bar side of Lost Bean/Lost Vine grows up at 5 PM when the jokers on their laptops get booted for drier pastures (the coffee side), which is a nice change from the typical coffee shop atmosphere that engulfs the wooden stools during the day. So anyway, the summary is: stop reading this and go try the sangria. read more

I often wonder what happened to the OC. Twenty plus years ago when I moved here, people were kinder, friendlier. Not so much anymore. Then I walked into The Lost Vine. This wine bar is very straight forward; no gratuitous decor and other 'stuff' all over the place. Simply, it is a place to have a glass of wine from their amazing wine selection and have a little chit chat with whom you arrived, or anyone else hanging at the bar. Cat, our server for the night was an absolute breath of fresh air. She had NONE of the stuck up, elitist attitude prevalent in most people in the LA & OC counties. She was engaging, and knew her wine! (not to mention, a total hottie!) She recommended a Spanish blend over the Malbec I was eyeing and she could not have been more spot on. Right next door is their 'parent' space, The Lost Bean. A coffee place that is warm, inviting and a very cute place to hang out, offering for purchase some art hung on the walls from local artists & photographers. I am so glad that we decided to venture in after our very average dinner at the Tustin Brewing Company. read more

My BF and I decided to recreate our second date for our second year anniversary, and where we had this date was here at the lost vine. It was just as wonderful as we remembered it! Sangria was delicious (and pretty strong), the bacon wrapped dates are seriously a must try and the overall ambience and service was really exceptional, a true gem in Tustin! read more

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You know what, there is something simple and beautiful about a local spot. This coffee shop has some heart and good vibes galore. My wife and I recently moved into the area and were going to your typical coffee stereotypes, but my eyes caught the cute European shopping complex and when I walked into this place, I knew that I found a new and unique place to frequent. The first thing I was sold on was the people. Meredith and Ginger are regulars in the morning and their cheery attitudes lead the ambiance of the whole shop. You walk in, get a sincere smile, get your drink and now your day is off to a phenomenal start! I once complimented Ginger on her amazing attitude and she told me that it made her day. If only she knew that she had already made my day lol. Since coming more regularly I have met Bree, Jason, and Mandy--all I can say is that the more of the team I get to know and the leadership behind this local gem, the more it all makes sense as to why I love this place so much. When I need to work remotely, it's my go-to. When I need a tasty breakfast burrito, it's my go-to. When I just need to enjoy the coffee shop experience but don't want to go to Starbucks or Coffee Bean for the billionth time, then this is the place I choose first. If you haven't checked this place out, you're missing out and it's your loss. If you've been here a few times then you know exactly what I'm talking about. Share your story, but this little gem is a find! read more

Looks like the lost vine has lost I it's sense of customer service. My husband and I walked in, were told to take a seat anywhere, and were then ignored for 5 minutes. The server thought it was more important to go socialize with someone while we waited to even just get menus. The place was virtually empty. Needless to say, we left. read more

Nice wine bar located in a cool area of Tustin. We decided to give this place a try after seeing the good reviews and being very happy with the wine bar we attend in the Fullerton area. Although the atmosphere did not quite stack up to our normal Fullerton hangout, the wine selections were good and the prices were very reasonable. They told us that there was music on Thursday nights...a good reason to come back and try out some different wines. There is also an attached coffee house next door and plenty of nice eateries in the same shopping center. Give this place a try. read more

Such a cute little wine bar in Tustin. It shares a space with The Lost Bean coffee shop. We went on a Tuesday night and enjoyed their Tuesday Happy Hour which features 5 2-oz pours of 5 pre-selected wines for $12! They even let you order half glasses of wine. The wine selection is decent (some local and foreign label). It's not a very big place, so I could imagine if it's really popular, it could get crowded easily. We didn't try the food since we had already eaten but they have tapas and salads on the menu. I hear they have live music and open mic on certain days as well. Our bartender, Riley, was very knowledgeable about the wines and was very nice. The Arrowhead Cabernet Sauvignon was our favorite. We enjoyed our quick stop in to the Lost Vine and will definitely return to this local neighborhood gem for a few pours! read more

A gem that I'm glad a friend took me to -great wine good entertainment and very nice staff I will be back. The bartender gave great suggestions on the wine selections. Let us sample a few. And even threw in a birthday cupcake. read more

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The place is cute. The service was bad. The waitress wasn't very helpful. Our platter took forever. And when we received it it wasn't worth the price. She not once asked if we needed anything. We had to ask for everything. The owners should look into their employees. I can't believe what we paid for no service. I don't think we will return. Very sad read more

The wine list is carefully curated, which I love. But the coolest new thing at The Lost Vine is the new chef! The menu is now comprised of totally handcrafted beautiful Italian dishes. The burrata on sourdough is crazy good. The handmade pastas are incredible! It's now a neighborhood Italian joint. I'm so excited!! Can't wait to go back, and I go every chance I get! read more

I met up with a friend here recently for drinks and appetizers and was pleased to find this little gem of a coffee house/wine bar. The atmosphere is like that of a traditional coffee house, so you could sit and enjoy your coffee, bring along your laptop, get some work done or just relax with friends. A portion of the cafe is devoted to the wine bar, where you can pick up a nice glass of wine and take advantage of inexpensive happy hour eats. I had never thought about eating a bacon-wrapped date before, but I'm glad I did because they were amazing! The staff was quite friendly and helpful, although compared with other wine bars I have visited, I wouldn't say the staff excels at offering insight into the wines or suggesting a wine you might like. The bartender more or less handed us a menu and we picked something off the list. However, I was not bothered by this fact since were weren't there for a wine tasting experience; we were just there to catch up. Note that parking gets tight in this little lot, but there is additional parking around the back of the buildings (not immediately obvious if you don't know it's there). I'll definitely be coming back here again ... next time, for coffee! read more

I like this place and the companion, the lost bean, but the seating situation is HORRIBLE. uncomfortable and cold. It need to have tables and chairs. Very off putting. read more

This place is a very nice breath of fresh air, it has a nice European style to it, that reminded me of my trip to Italy, ask for the cheese and fruit plate, and the Grenache is a wine that you have, its absolutely amazing. It's connected to the lost bean, and its all organic. You wont find any place like it. As someone who is pretty picky, I have to say, this place is an absolute winner. Have to check it out. Friendly, great selection, a home run. read more

Wow. Not a great place. The server wasn't very knowledgeable, in fact she seemed confused by our questions...and the wine was not very good. The seating was terrible and the whole atmosphere was strange. We wanted to love the place, but unfortunately we did not. read more

Great services and decent foods and wine but the decoration and design of chairs are poorly. I was sitting in the bench chair and fell down Bc of its poor design . Too little space and in balance bench . Overall the experience is great except for the back pain after the fall . read more

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They don't have happy hour on drinks when this is a wine bar. HH only includes food items. I got the flat bread, quiche and cheese board. The only thing that was good was the cheese board. Also they only have a Brut Rose and not a still rose. The glass of red I got wasn't good but then again maybe i just don't know how to pick em. read more

First visit. Nice intimate wine bar with coffee house attached. We tried the flatbread. Tasty.

The Lost Vine is located in a nice area of Tustin in a shopping center with lots of great eateries. Our bartender/somellier was really knowledgeable and recommended some great wines. We went on a Thursday and they had music which was cool. I heard the sangria here is pretty good so I'll have to go back and try. read more

I would love to be able to post a review of how the wine and food tasted and what the live music was like...but I can't. I showed up just before 5 to meet a friend for happy hour (5-7 per the writing on their window) and the entire restaurant was full of students on their laptops. Admittedly the restaurant is connected to the Lost Bean next door and, apparently, both sides offer free Wi Fi but there is a sign on the counter facing the door that stated those that look to be under 21, working on laptops and/or are primarily enjoying coffee beverages need to move to the coffee house side at 5 PM. I saw about 12 people on the Lost Vine side who looked to be under 21, were working on laptops and drinking coffee. The place is small to begin with and when you have 12 people taking up the few tables that are available, it makes it difficult for those of that are there to enjoy the wine. On top of all that, when I first arrived I stood at the counter (seeing as there was nowhere else for me to go) and waited probably 5 minutes before I even saw anyone that worked there. So, while waiting at the counter surrounded by college students and not getting served, I jumped on Yelp to see where else my friend and I might like to go (for those who are curious, we ended up walking a few doors down to Tustin Brewery as they offer happy hour from 3 to closing on Thursdays). read more

The place is charming. Lighting is on the brighter side but comfortably so. Came here with a friend and ordered a sangria that tasted like box wine from my college days. Bar tender didn't seem enthused to be at work either. read more

Great wine spot. Attached to a coffee shop. The menus for by the glass is a good list. I had a Turley Juvenile Zin. Cost wasn't too bad. My first visit and if I am back in the area I will stop in again! read more

Came here for a wine night with an old friend. Server was very friendly, engaging, and prompt. Prices were reasonable. We got the charcuterie board and it was fantastic. Wine choices were excellent. Atmosphere was quiet, classy, and intimate, just what I'd look for in a wine bar. This is the kind of place where you can have a really good conversation with someone. It's connected to a cute little coffee shop. Whoever designed these two cafes had a lot of vision. Would be great for a quiet night with a friend or for a date. I'd definitely recommend this place. read more

The place is cute but just not what I anticipated. I was excited to find something near home but I was really wanting a wine bar meaning flights!!! That is the fun. Welp, they only offer flights on tuesday's ...what the what....?! So yeah I mean if you want a glass of wine this will work but when I think wine bar I think tastings and options....boo hoo. The snacks are ok. This is adjacent to a coffee shop and the feel and format truly carry's over....so instead of a frap you order some vino. Again cute but the ambiance is a bit off to me, it needs more mellow lighting and cozier seating in my opinion. Should they offer flights on Friday's or Sat's I will be back....... read more

Great selection by Bodie, he has a great palette choosing wines that are fun to experience. Went once after eating at Christakis and again on Thursday Music night. It was a fun evening and a good crowd. Atmosphere makes it easy to enjoy yourself and your friends. read more

My first time here. Low key, great wine, great pour, ambiance and staff! I will be back.

One of the few places in central OC where you can hang out with friends and have esoteric California wines. I loves the fact that it is super relaxed and kinda hidden. The place has super friendly staff and the prices and reasonable. Great place to meet up before dinner, a movie or a concert. read more

I came in after work on a Saturday afternoon with a co worker, we sat at the bar, and there was ONE other person at the bar. We sat there for over 15 minutes, before we had to ask someone where to order, no one came over and even said "there would be someone with us shortly" or even a simple greeting. Kind of a bummer being this is right next to where I work, and seemed like a cool place, but I am hesitant to go back because of my first experience read more

Brian is a great bar tender. Usually this little wine bar which is an off shoot of The Lost Bean is a quiet place to meet for a glass of wine or two before heading to dinner at Christakis which is also in the same plaza and a 5 star spot as well. The only note to the "quiet place" comment is that they have live music Monday and Thursday. read more

This is a super nice place to come to for a low key evening. Not great for dinner but if you aren't hungry and just want to nibble they have a great selection of cheese ( and meat that my friends enjoy) One of my friend swears by the bacon wrapped dates ( if only they had turkey bacon instead of the traditional one (I would have been able to enjoy them) haha they do have a great selection of wine that people love ( and since it is conjoined with the lost bean they also have good coffee and BROWINES! the pumpkin bread is delish. They do have live music on some nights. read more

I came here with my book group, and I was the first to arrive. I got my glass of wine, and realized that there wasn't that much space to sit, so I got a little table while I waited for everyone else to come by. After awhile, we moved over to the Lost Bean, where I got a really good pumpkin muffin and listened to some live music. I preferred the Lost Bean to the Lost Vine, but I may come back if I ever just want to enjoy a glass of wine. read more

Great wine, food, music and amazing staff. I love going here.

I used to love this place. But the place took a different turn tonight. I went in at 5. No one at the counter. No sign showing the area had been reserved for event. Sat on in the place for 30 min n finally asked girl working in the coffee counter next door n found out the area had been closed for private event. Wish you posted a sign or at least let me know when you stared at me behind the coffee counter read more

Pretty happy with my experience today and pleasantly surprised by this in tustin (we def need more Independent hip places like this here) . They do have a happy hour if your wondering from 5-7 only on food, mentioned it'd be awesome if there was a happy hour wine as well. Food was actually pretty good and prepared by a very sweet lady. The bartender was definitely friendly and cared about her job which gains points for me. I let her choose my wines based of what I told her I like and she was spot on so thanks :-). Definetely will be coming back oh and Thursday is their live music night. read more

Why are you still waiting, go here! Seriously, super chill, stop wasting your time with Islands and TGIF and drink more wine. Carly is great. She'll point you to proper drinks. And try her sangria. read more

The Lost Bean recently annexed the space next door for a new wine bar. Warmly lit, nice decor, friendly staff, and (happy hour) flights are cheap to the point of obscenity. read more

Mellow, laid back vibe. Not super crowded. Excellent service and a good wine selection- sometimes love music.