Pacific Wine & Food Classic returns to Newport Beach this September for its 8th annual celebration. The event showcases top chefs, more than 100 wines, craft cocktails, and Orange County’s vibrant culinary scene.
Highlights
- Pacific Wine and Food Classic will be held on September 20, 2025.
- This is the 8th edition of the event and will be celebrated at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort.
- The event is 21+ and requires valid ID. Tickets are now available online.
Pacific Wine and Food Classic is Back
Get ready to dive into coastal vibes with some of the best food and wine at the Pacific Food and Wine Classic. The event is here for its 8th edition with numerous restaurants, chefs, and wineries.
The Dessert Garden is a new addition for this year’s celebration. Tickets and parking are limited, so early booking is recommended.
- Location: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- Date: September 20, 2025
- Time: 2 pm to 5 pm
2025 Restaurant and Chef Lineup
Over 35 top restaurants will showcase the best of Orange County’s culinary talent at the 2025 Pacific Wine & Food Classic. Here is a list of expected chefs and restaurants at the festival:
- Baba G – Chef Matthew Meredith
- Bosscat Kitchen & Libations – Executive Chef Peter Petro
- Cambalache and Villa Roma – Chef Leo Razo
- Chelas Mexican Kitchen – Owner & Chef Karla Vasquez
- City Cruises – Executive Chef Sergio Agustin
- Crema & OC Baking
- CUCINA enoteca – Executive Chef Cesar Sarmiento
- Descanso – Executive Chef Jose Angulo
- Ellie’s – Chef & Owner Jason Witzl
- Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens – Owner & Executive Chef Rich Mead
- Five Crowns & SideDoor
- Great Maple Restaurant – Steven Ashworth, Director of Service, Food & Beverage
- JARS Sweets & Things – Chef Fabio Viviani
- Lola’s by MFK – Owner & Chef Henry Pineda
- Lover Boards – Guests will also be able to experience a 20-foot hand-crafted charcuterie experience
- Melissa’s Produce
- Miss Mini Donuts – Leslie Nguyen
- Paséa Hotel & Spa – Executive Chef Scott Rackliff
- Prego – Chef Ugo Allesina
- Puesto – Creative Chef Raul Casillas
- Rancho Capistrano Winery – Chef Reagan
- Rangeen Kitchen
- Red O – Chef Hugo Cruz
- RISE Rooftop Lounge at The Westin Anaheim Resort – Executive Chef JJ Burton and Pastry Chef Andy De La Cruz
- Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria – Zach Ficke, Executive Chef/Owner
- Scratch Bakery Café – Executive Pastry Chef Louise Chien
- SOHO Taco – Executive Chef Oscar Pecina
- SOL Cocina – Douglass Farnsworth, Culinary Director, Xperience Restaurant Group
- Strong Water Anaheim – Executive Chef Steve Kling, 2024 & 2025 James Beard Finalist
- Strong Water Anaheim – Ying Chang, Co-Founder and Beverage Director
- Ten Sushi Cocktail Bar – Executive Sushi Chef Toshi Muira
- The Crack Shack – Culinary Director Jon Sloan
- The Mayor’s Table – Chef Riley Huddleston
- The Tea House on Los Rios
- The Yellow Chilli – Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
- Trevor’s at the Tracks – Chef Ronnie Chavez
- Wahoo’s Fish Tacos – Co-Founder Wing Lam
- Westwood Steak House – Executive Chef Michael Ruiz
Alongside bold bites, the event will also feature over 100 wine selections from top wineries. Visitors will enjoy more than 100 wine options from the following renowned wineries:
- Adobe Roads Winery
- Austin Hope Wines
- Aperture Vineyards & Winery
- Authentic
- Barnardus
- Booker
- Caymus Vineyards
- Delicato Family Wines
- Dracaena Wines
- Gelson’s
- Head High
- Hi-Time Wine Cellars
- New Zealand Wine Navigator
- Paul Hobbs
- Precept Wine
- Rancho Capistrano Winery
- Sainte Marguerite en Provence
- Sinegal Estate Winery
- Tercero Wines
- Terlato Wines
- Wente Vineyards
Tickets
The tickets for the event are available, and there are limited tickets. To maintain the vibe of the event and to avoid overcrowding, a limited number of tickets have been released. One can book their tickets for this rain and shine event if they are 21+.
- VIP 2 pm Entrance: $199
- VIP 1 pm Early Entrance: $250
With its beachfront setting, curated tastings, and talented chefs, the 2025 Pacific Wine and Food Classic is set to be a highlight of the Southern California food festival calendar. Set on the shores of Newport Beach, the event pairs curated tastings with scenic coastal views.
