Located at the entrance of Murrieta Hot Springs Resort in Murrieta, California, Talia Kitchen is a casual, yet elevated chef-driven dining destination that promises a seasonal and nutritionally-informed culinary experience to Temecula Valley. An unforgettable journey of flavors, the menu aims to highlight the bounty of local farms, ranches, and the Pacific coast.
Helmed by acclaimed Executive Chef Matt Steffen and influenced by Director of Nutrition Sarah Goudie (M.Ed, FDN-P), Talia Kitchen is committed to delivering a contemporary dining experience with thoughtfully curated menus featuring farm-to-table produce, intentionally sourced meats, and sustainable seafood, all crafted with attention to various dietary preferences.
“I deeply respect every ingredient we use at Talia Kitchen, carefully considering its origins, quality, and nutritional value. My creativity is sparked by our direct collaboration with regional farmers and remaining adaptable to hyper-seasonality to create dishes that awaken the palate, nourish the body, and enliven vitality,” said Steffen.
Talia Kitchen offers a warm and inviting setting, mirroring the resort’s geothermal soaking experience. Designed to evoke a sense of gathering and belonging, the balanced menu prioritizes collaboration with local farmers and purveyors. The ingredients are chosen based on regional seasonality, ensuring that each meal is as memorable as the hot springs themselves.
“The partnership between Chef Matt Steffen and myself seamlessly fuses flavor with nutritional wisdom redefining what it means to dine well. Every meal is crafted to foster a functional and balanced approach that supports the body’s natural rest-and-digest process,” said Goudie.
Menu highlights include:
- Baja Striped Bass – Sauce veracruz, olive, watercress, tomatillo relish
- Ronnie’s Focaccia & Whipped Fresh Ricotta – Marshall’s honey, roasted figs, citrus confit, spicy radish
- Roasted Sweetheart Cabbage – Miso caramel, whipped tahini, black garlic puree, coriander
The beverage program at Talia Kitchen features playfully curated cocktails, zero-proof, and N/A beverages based on seasonal ingredients and house-made bitters and mixers. Encouraging an inclusive experience, Talia Kitchen offers the largest selection of zero-proof and N/A beverage options in Temecula Valley, with 14 options to choose from.
Beverage highlights include:
- Matcha Martini – Tito’s vodka, Cold Brew, Matcha
- Fennel Zero-Proof Dovetail – Fennel citrus consomme, agave, sparkling water
- Keepin’ The Dr. Away: Zero-Proof Vitality Elixir – Apple vinegar, apple vervine, 6 mushroom adaptogens
Talia Kitchen is now taking reservations, and is open from 5-9 pm Sunday-Thursday and 5-10 pm Friday-Saturday, located at 39405 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563. For additional information, please visit murrieta-hotsprings.com/talia-kitchen or follow on Instagram at @taliakitchenmurrieta.
