Restaurants in San Clemente
The Best Restaurants

Sonny's Pizza & Pasta
429 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672We were in the area and family wanted pasta. Our server, Rene and the staff were great and attentive. The pastas we ordered were all a 10. The Gaelic bread was...
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- Superb728 Reviews4.7

Vine Restaurant & Bar
211 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672Zach was THE BEST server of all time. We tried half the menu and everything was amazing. This dinner goes down in the books for ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️...
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- Superb701 Reviews4.6

Brick Restaurant
216 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672Brick is 100% the best pizza in SC. It actually tastes most like Italian pizza, especially given it's wood fired and has a sparing covering of good...
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- Superb291 Reviews4.7

Nick's San Clemente
213 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672Food was great. Service was mostly very good. Disappointed that they didn’t do anything for our anniversary. Son got the fried chicken sandwich and loved it....
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- Superb796 Reviews4.5

South of Nick's San Clemente | Mexican Kitchen + Bar
110 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672Always gets the job done when you are looking for good Mexican food. The service has always been good only thing is make a reservation because wait times can...
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- Superb765 Reviews4.5

Hot N Chili Indian Restaurant
111 W Avenida Palizada, San Clemente, CA 92672The service is always great and the food is wonderful! I have so much more to try but everything I have ordered so far has been so delicious—you can tell...
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- Superb163 Reviews4.8

MRK Public
1402 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672Small but reliable and tasty eatery. Chill atmosphere with good seating outside and inside. Menu is delicious and drinks are seasonal, with good beer variety...
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- Superb195 Reviews4.7

Barnoa Wine Company
831 Via Suerte #106, San Clemente, CA 92673Love this little wine bar! Great menu options, fun and relaxing atmosphere, great outdoor seating options, and love when they have live music. Shout out to Kim...
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- Superb193 Reviews4.7

The Cellar
156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672We went here for my friend’s birthday. It was a fun cool place, very posh and hipster type place. The only thing I didn’t like is that it is super small,...
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- Superb411 Reviews4.5

Alohana Acai Bowls & Coffee
111 W Avenida Palizada Ste 306, San Clemente, CA 92672Family and I were driving South in the morning to go to Legoland. I asked my wife to find us some breakfast. This is what she found. Ordered a...
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- Superb170 Reviews4.7

Rocco's Restaurant
203 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672Our waiter Paco and assistant Evie were GREAT. The food was delicious. We'll be back and will recommend. We especially liked it as it wasnt noisy like most...
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- Superb405 Reviews4.5

La Galette Creperie
612 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672We love this place. Great atmosphere and views located across from the pier. The staff has always been very friendly and engaging. The food is fresh and...
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- Superb237 Reviews4.6

Brussels Bistro
218 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672Definitely one of the best places we've eaten! You have to get the garlic shrimp and the bacon wrapped brie together and share the baguette between the...
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- Superb376 Reviews4.5

Gibroni's Pizza
215 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672We ordered Gibroni's Pizza for an event and let me tell you, their deep dish pizza was the best I've ever had. My favorite was the arugula and...
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- Superb143 Reviews4.7

Surfin' Chicken Grill
71 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, CA 92672I have been coming here for over 15 years and it is still amazing. The new owners are nice and have stuck to the old menu that we all love as well as added a...
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- Superb171 Reviews4.6

Muse Sushi Bar
223 Avenida Del Mar STE#A, San Clemente, CA 92672ONG! This place is AWESOME. The owners & staff are super friendly. The sushi is the best we've had and we love sushi & trying new sushi places....
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- Superb251 Reviews4.5

Blooms Irish Pub
2391 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672Planning on coming here tonight! Hoping to get a picture with the man, the myth, the legend himself Jeffery! Your replies have my husband and I dying of...
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- Superb166 Reviews4.6

Flights & Irons Urban Kitchen
376 Camino De Estrella, San Clemente, CA 92672Fun place to eat....service was excellent and food was better than average...stay away from the creme brule as it appeared dated and was not very good. Nice...
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- Superb247 Reviews4.5

sol agave - san clemente
111 Avenida Del Mar suite 1B, San Clemente, CA 92672Do yourself a favor and eat here! The food and drinks were so good, I didn’t want to leave. We ordered the margarita flight, calamari, seafood enchiladas,...
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- Superb120 Reviews4.7

Mulligans Sports Bar
1401 Calle Valle, San Clemente, CA 92672I am never the type of person to write reviews for places but I just have to say this. Idk who the chef is back there but whoever it is deserves a raise. My...
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- Superb151 Reviews4.6

Wow poki San Clemente
1021 Avenida Pico ste b, San Clemente, CA 92673Wow poki is named that for a reason ! This is my first time ordering takeout from them. I order the large poki bowl and a miso soup. The portion size is great...
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- Superb112 Reviews4.7

Miyako Japanese Restaurant
641 Camino De Los Mares # D120, San Clemente, CA 92673This place is killer! The sushi chef's basically give you a live show. They're fun, and interact with the entire dining room. It's like nothing...
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- Superb196 Reviews4.5

Sancho's Tacos
1101 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672Literally one of the best bean and cheese burritos I've ever had. I've lived in Southern California my whole life and eaten many a burritos and this...
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- Superb321 Reviews4.4

La Colombiana
1640 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672If you're going anywhere else for Taco Tuesday you are doing it wrong!!!!! Haha Guys! I just moved in to North Beach area (lived locally my whole life)...
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- Superb310 Reviews4.4

Iva Lee's Restaurant & Lounge
555 N El Camino Real Ste E, San Clemente, CA 92672Absolutely wonderful, the atmosphere, entertainment and chef menu are second to none. The staff is accommodating and extremely friendly and our waiter Zack was...
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- Superb259 Reviews4.4

The Lobster Shack
111 W Avenida Palizada #104, San Clemente, CA 92672THIS IS THE SPOT IF YOU ARE ON THE LOBSTER TEAM! Came in last night so see the man Dan (the owner) and he was the best vibes as always. Best roll in the area...
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- Superb257 Reviews4.4

TJ's Woodfire Pizza
641 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, CA 92673Friendly staff and came at 4pm on a Wednesday afternoon with my family and got 2 pizzas and a rigatoni pasta. Good food! Music played in the restaurant which...
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- Superb249 Reviews4.4

The Riders Club Cafe
1701 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672I go here with the boys all the time. AMAZING burgers and delicious fries. It is a small location with mainly outside seating, but with San Clemente weather...
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- Superb236 Reviews4.4
American Restaurants
American in San Clemente
Vine Restaurant & Bar
211 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672Zach was THE BEST server of all time. We tried half the menu and everything was amazing. This dinner goes down in the books for ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️...
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- Superb701 Reviews4.6

Nick's San Clemente
213 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672Food was great. Service was mostly very good. Disappointed that they didn’t do anything for our anniversary. Son got the fried chicken sandwich and loved it....
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- Superb796 Reviews4.5

MRK Public
1402 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672Small but reliable and tasty eatery. Chill atmosphere with good seating outside and inside. Menu is delicious and drinks are seasonal, with good beer variety...
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- Superb195 Reviews4.7
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in San Clemente
Sonny's Pizza & Pasta
429 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672We were in the area and family wanted pasta. Our server, Rene and the staff were great and attentive. The pastas we ordered were all a 10. The Gaelic bread was...
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- Delivery
- Superb728 Reviews4.7

Brick Restaurant
216 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672Brick is 100% the best pizza in SC. It actually tastes most like Italian pizza, especially given it's wood fired and has a sparing covering of good...
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- Superb291 Reviews4.7

Gibroni's Pizza
215 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672We ordered Gibroni's Pizza for an event and let me tell you, their deep dish pizza was the best I've ever had. My favorite was the arugula and...
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- Superb143 Reviews4.7
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in San Clemente
South of Nick's San Clemente | Mexican Kitchen + Bar
110 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672Always gets the job done when you are looking for good Mexican food. The service has always been good only thing is make a reservation because wait times can...
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- Superb765 Reviews4.5

sol agave - san clemente
111 Avenida Del Mar suite 1B, San Clemente, CA 92672Do yourself a favor and eat here! The food and drinks were so good, I didn’t want to leave. We ordered the margarita flight, calamari, seafood enchiladas,...
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- Superb120 Reviews4.7

Sancho's Tacos
1101 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672Literally one of the best bean and cheese burritos I've ever had. I've lived in Southern California my whole life and eaten many a burritos and this...
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- Superb321 Reviews4.4
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in San Clemente
China Bros
979 Avenida Pico H, San Clemente, CA 92673finally a good Chinese restaurant in the area. so much better than panda express. they give you so much food. no scrimping like panda express. and its fresh...
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- Good63 Reviews3.8

New Mandarin Garden
111 W Avenida Palizada, San Clemente, CA 92672This place is so fast and reasonable priced. I wanted something quick as I was in the neighborhood and they had my order ready in 10min. The egg drop soup is...
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- Good195 Reviews3.7

Pick Up Stix Fresh Asian Flavors
415 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA 92672I personally recommend the Bourbon glazed chicken for those who prefer a sweet...not savory...meal. Their cream cheese wontons are the gold standard for this...
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- Average105 Reviews3.2
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in San Clemente
Adolfo's Mexican Food
700 S El Camino Real #92672, San Clemente, CA 92672Food is great, the carne asada fries, enchiladas especially. The bathroom smells terrible. We didn't use it but we sat down and we had to move as far as...
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- Good172 Reviews4.2
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in San Clemente
The Lobster Shack
111 W Avenida Palizada #104, San Clemente, CA 92672THIS IS THE SPOT IF YOU ARE ON THE LOBSTER TEAM! Came in last night so see the man Dan (the owner) and he was the best vibes as always. Best roll in the area...
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- Superb257 Reviews4.4

Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar San Clemente
611 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672We came to San clemente for a family wedding and a large party wanted fish for dinner. We opted to come here. There was a wait but then we were a party of 16....
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- Good391 Reviews4.1
Thai Restaurants
Thai in San Clemente
Thai Paradise Restaurant
3551 Camino Mira Costa # B, San Clemente, CA 92672We decided to pick up some food here while in town. Pad See Ew was excellent. The best I have had.Today was our 2nd visit. We ordered 3 dishes to go....
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- Superb137 Reviews4.4

Thai Palace SC
1021 Avenida Pico #6349, San Clemente, CA 92673I really like this location! I would say the gentlemen that seems to be a manager or owner could smile more, but when he's not around it's a perfect...
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- Good118 Reviews4.2

THAI DARA 2
641 Camino De Los Mares d110, San Clemente, CA 92673A nice little gem in a small plaza which really deserves a five stars Very delicious food , average prices , nice flavours and a very hospitable server. I...
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- Good159 Reviews3.9
Italian Restaurants
Italian in San Clemente
Pronto Italian Deli
221 B Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672So happy to stumble in by chance just last Sunday while walking down Del Mar. To my delight and that of many to come, do make a visit. Everything is carefully...
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- Superb81 Reviews4.6

Guichos Eatery
1110 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672i loved the rotini pesto. it didn't look like much but it actually was. the bread is tasty too. now if they'd add some salad i'd be 5 stars. my...
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- Superb141 Reviews4.3

Guichos Eatery
440 Camino De Estrella, San Clemente, CA 92672They still have the COVID-19 protocols in place at this location and it actually is working very well for them!!! They are extremely busy and all employees...
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- Good204 Reviews4.2
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in San Clemente
Board & Brew - San Clemente
979 Avenida Pico Unit C, San Clemente, CA 92673Board & Brew sandwiches are amazing, but what really makes it worth it is the secret sauce!UPDATE: This is now the best restaurant of all time because...
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- Superb230 Reviews4.4

Greenwall Plumbing
944 Calle Amanecer ste b, San Clemente, CA 92673Max was super helpful in working with my schedule to correspond with my countertop installation. Christian arrived on time and efficiently disconnected the...
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- Superb57 Reviews4.4

panini san clemente
111 W Avenida Palizada, San Clemente, CA 92672This is kind of hidden in the old city plaza, but worth going to. I have never had a bad meal there and I have always had leftovers to take home. Big portions....
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- Good40 Reviews4.2
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in San Clemente
Miyako Japanese Restaurant
641 Camino De Los Mares # D120, San Clemente, CA 92673This place is killer! The sushi chef's basically give you a live show. They're fun, and interact with the entire dining room. It's like nothing...
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- Superb196 Reviews4.5

9style ramen
2017 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672Wow! I haven't had ramen like this in so long! The pork literally melts in your mouth. The family that owns this place are super sweet and the employees...
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- Superb81 Reviews4.6

Poke + Roll 808
129 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672I really love this restaurant because they are so friendly here and they create a awesome roll especially if you're looking for a place that is pretty...
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- Superb150 Reviews4.4
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in San Clemente
H.H. Cotton's
201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672Fun ambiance for brunch, watching sports w cocktails and appetizers or people watching from the patio on San Clemente's Main Street -Del Mar. try the poke...
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- Superb330 Reviews4.3

Shorecliffs Bar & Grill
2727 Via Cascadita ste i, San Clemente, CA 92672Friendly and quick service. A little off the road but it's a peaceful area near the beach. Great bar vibe and even greater restrooms XD. Owner was super...
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- Superb41 Reviews4.8

Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Grill
1717 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672My favorite spot for drinks and stand-up comedy shows in San Clemente, Ca! You guys know how to party! Shout out to Owen and Natalie for treating everyone like...
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- Superb102 Reviews4.4
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in San Clemente
Mulligans Sports Bar
1401 Calle Valle, San Clemente, CA 92672I am never the type of person to write reviews for places but I just have to say this. Idk who the chef is back there but whoever it is deserves a raise. My...
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- Superb151 Reviews4.6

Daily's Sports Grill
204 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672I don't usually write reviews but I have to for this bar. When Daily's took over where the old dukes left off they hit a grand slam. The staff here...
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- Superb69 Reviews4.6

Ole's Tavern
127 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672Amazing little bar in the San Clemente triangle district. Great atmosphere inside! The bartender was doing a great job getting everyone's order and drinks...
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- Superb129 Reviews4.3