Yorba Linda’s hidden gem, where a petite dining room becomes the stage for soulful, chef-crafted cuisine.

Tucked away in a quiet strip off the beaten path, our space is intimate, refined, and rooted in care.

What we lack in square footage, we make up for with heart, precision, and storytelling on every plate.

Where Discipline Meets Imagination

At The Wild Artichoke, our cuisine is rooted in the classical foundations of French technique—but never bound by them. Chef Andrew believes that authenticity is not the opposite of innovation, but its foundation. With each dish, we honor the rules just enough to know when and how to break them.

We seek balance: between butter and brightness, between centuries-old traditions and spontaneous reinvention. Korean, Japanese, and Mediterranean influences find their way into our plates—not to impress, but to express.

Our kitchen is a place of reverence and rebellion. We respect what came before, while carving new paths with integrity and soul. This is not fusion. This is fluency—where flavor, memory, and intention speak the same language.

A Name Chosen for Its Layers, Not Its Looks.

At first glance, the artichoke is humble. Earthy. Awkward, even. But peel back its petals—layer by layer—and you’ll find a tender heart protected by time and patience.

That is the philosophy behind our food.

The Wild Artichoke is not about flash or grandeur. It’s about discovery. About soul. We believe the most meaningful flavors are not loud—they are revealed slowly, thoughtfully, and with care.

Like the name we chose, our restaurant celebrates the beauty within the unexpected. And we invite you to taste it, one layer at a time.