Restaurants in San Clemente
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Best Restaurants
“We were visiting friends in San Clemente and had dinner at Vine Restaurant & Bar. The service was outstanding and the food was delish. Great experience”
“We had. not been here in years and our recent visit did not disappoint. Our server Cole was excellent. The food was superb. Highly recommended.”
“Great atmosphere amazing local ?️ art work for sale, live music ? I ordered the fish and chips excellent! And a hibiscus ? cocktail excellent bartender he was amazing will definitely be back!”
“good service food it's so delicious 😋 atmosphere everything is incredible”
“Came for lunch with my gran about a month after my grandfather passed. It was my gran's first outing since the funeral and i was worried but our server was this adorable silver haired woman named Rebecca. She had my Gran laughing the whole time. We ordered combos and the suggested jalapeño watermelon margaritas, which were spicy and refreshing. We needed a nap afterwards because we were too stuffed! My gran won't stop asking when we can go back. Thank you South of Nicks for lovely meal, and Thank you Rebecca, for helping a family member feel normal after tragedy. You are in our prayers”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Met friends here tonight and had a wonderful evening. Stepped into a warm and inviting atmosphere. Service was absolute great. Menu selection was quite varied and loved all the dishes we ordered.”
“Fantastic atmosphere. Felt like sitting in the hull of a pirate ship. Best selection of rums I've ever seen (more than 100). All that and surprisingly reasonable prices on expertly crafted drinks!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“We've come here twice. First time we stumbled accros Antoine's because it was close to our hotel. The 2nd time we came to the same hotel because it was close to Antoine's! Excellent food. Excellent Service. Enjoyed having breakfast and listening to all the locals visiting with each other. Dave can cook a STEAK!!! Perfect! Thank you Dave!”
“Came for lunch with my gran about a month after my grandfather passed. It was my gran's first outing since the funeral and i was worried but our server was this adorable silver haired woman named Rebecca. She had my Gran laughing the whole time. We ordered combos and the suggested jalapeño watermelon margaritas, which were spicy and refreshing. We needed a nap afterwards because we were too stuffed! My gran won't stop asking when we can go back. Thank you South of Nicks for lovely meal, and Thank you Rebecca, for helping a family member feel normal after tragedy. You are in our prayers”
“Great place to bring family or a date. The environment is very European inspired. They have an unlimited all you can eat Muscles offer on Tuesdays. You can order different flavors and they bring you bread and fries with it. I highly recommend the Almond Trout dish with asparagus.”
“Oh goodness. Why did it take us over a year to find out about this place??
First: you can either park along el Camino or parking is along Avenida De La Estrella located right above restaurant. There is a stairwell that brings you right down to it.
Be sure to go on Tuesday… taco Tuesday… where they have a phenomenal/affordable menu! Honestly the best shrimp taco I have ever had. I’m just sorry I filled up on chips.
They are only opened for lunch on the weekend.
The best part… PET FRIENDLY PATIO!!!!
Update: Doug and I have gotten to know our waitress amber. Bless her.. she waits on the whole outside and she hustles. Food and spirits all so good. Thanks Amber for always remembering 2 ice cubes and being an outstanding server.”
“Great place to bring family or a date. The environment is very European inspired. They have an unlimited all you can eat Muscles offer on Tuesdays. You can order different flavors and they bring you bread and fries with it. I highly recommend the Almond Trout dish with asparagus.”
Outdoor Dining
“Oh goodness. Why did it take us over a year to find out about this place??
First: you can either park along el Camino or parking is along Avenida De La Estrella located right above restaurant. There is a stairwell that brings you right down to it.
Be sure to go on Tuesday… taco Tuesday… where they have a phenomenal/affordable menu! Honestly the best shrimp taco I have ever had. I’m just sorry I filled up on chips.
They are only opened for lunch on the weekend.
The best part… PET FRIENDLY PATIO!!!!
Update: Doug and I have gotten to know our waitress amber. Bless her.. she waits on the whole outside and she hustles. Food and spirits all so good. Thanks Amber for always remembering 2 ice cubes and being an outstanding server.”
“This coffee shop was great! It’s nice and cozy inside, with some outdoor seating as well. Their team is so friendly and welcoming. We tried two pour overs (Columbia and Ethiopia) and they were both very flavorful. Bought beans to take home too (they roast their own beans). Would love to go back to try their espresso. Thanks for a great experience!”
“The best customer service, from the minute we opened the door!
The food was amazing! 10/10.
We came for breakfast, I can’t imagine coming for lunch/dinner!
I highly recommend the Mexican omelette and the fisherman’s IPA!
Also recommend to sit outside!
The best view ever!”
“I spent years in Japan and for an hour I forgot I was in California! The food is outstanding and authentic. ありがとうございました!”
“The best customer service, from the minute we opened the door!
The food was amazing! 10/10.
We came for breakfast, I can’t imagine coming for lunch/dinner!
I highly recommend the Mexican omelette and the fisherman’s IPA!
Also recommend to sit outside!
The best view ever!”
Online Reservation Available
“This spot caught me by surprise. Great wine selection and flights. The appetizers were amazing. I could eat a massive bowl of that bisque with the crostini. The crazy thing is all four of us got the burger! One of the best burgers I've had and the fries were killer too. Looking forward to eating there again.”
“This is the definition of a high end steakhouse. The service is impeccable, and the food is decadent. But….. there’s the prices. This place ain’t cheap. Nope. But it’s all about if you think an amazing dinner experience is worth the price. We do.
We ordered the Executive Board, a lazy Susan of sorts with an assortment of wonderful steaks. Each one better than the last. It fed 6 of us easily. The sides are family style. We ordered the potatoes au gratin. Probably some of the best I’ve tasted. The bacon, oh the bacon. About 1” think, and cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce. I want to go back just for that! Mac and cheese that was amazing. And you must order the Parker House rolls. For dessert, the Butter Cake was definitely the best I’ve ever tasted.
All good stuff, but nothing is perfect, including Rare Society…..
It’s noisy, if someone in your party is hearing impaired, they’re probably going to struggle with that.
IT IS EXPENSIVE. Check out the menu online.
If you’re in a hurry, this is an experience, and it is to be enjoyed slowly. And you can’t just walk in. Reservations are a MUST.”
“What a lovely and surprising find in San Clemente. The entry to this alluring restaurant and bar is unassuming, but once inside, the detail and intentionality of the art deco inspired space is intimate and transportive.
We were greeted by a delightful young man whose tone and demeanor accented the elevated and classy ambiance. Our bartender/server was also a delight and made sure to take care of our every need.
Cocktails were fantastic and handcrafted with care. I had the ‘Penicillin’- not too sweet or overpowering with subtle notes of ginger and lemon. We paired it with the smash burger for $24. The goat cheese on the burger took it to the next level of decadent and savory. We also enjoyed the coconut shrimp with green curry sauce which was an ample portion and cooked well.
The menu at Jane is small, but we will certainly be back to try their other offerings.”
“Excellent experience! Excellent food! Excellent service! Fantastic little owner owned/operated Northern Italian cuisine restaurant. We will return!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Always have had a great experience here, and I have going here for over 40 years!!!”
“The food is really good and is definitely a place where you can come to enjoy food when you're hungry. My family and I make sure to save our stomachs until we get there so we can eat as much as we want. Super good, would recommend definitely.”
“I stumbled upon this area unexpectedly and decided to explore. This restaurant was open and it looked very elegant and clean. There was plenty of seating outside and I liked that the soup ? of the day was cream of broccoli. I decided to enjoy a bow and it was delicious ?. It was creamy but you could still savor chunks of broccoli. It hit the spot! For some reason, it took a long time for my order to arrive. The staff was professional and cordial. I wish there were more than 1 Italian red wine available. I enjoyed a nice glass of Californian Pinot Noir.
I thought prices were average and the happy hour offers discounts.
You can get a little view if the Pacific Coast I'd you sit outside facing West.
I would definitely come back.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Great Food. Creative interior design. Wonderful staff. Unique comfort food. My favorite is the Smoked Meatloaf Breakfast Sandwich. Very cozy. Only 12 tables, that are always full. Lots of “Regular” customers. This is a place that you want to return to, time and time again.”
“I stumbled upon this area unexpectedly and decided to explore. This restaurant was open and it looked very elegant and clean. There was plenty of seating outside and I liked that the soup ? of the day was cream of broccoli. I decided to enjoy a bow and it was delicious ?. It was creamy but you could still savor chunks of broccoli. It hit the spot! For some reason, it took a long time for my order to arrive. The staff was professional and cordial. I wish there were more than 1 Italian red wine available. I enjoyed a nice glass of Californian Pinot Noir.
I thought prices were average and the happy hour offers discounts.
You can get a little view if the Pacific Coast I'd you sit outside facing West.
I would definitely come back.”
“I’m not sure that San Clemente understands what a gem this place is. The food is really good Thai food, which is hard to find. The service was great. Those people that had a bad experience, they should try again. We I went it was too very kind guys doing their best to make great food. I can’t wait to go to sleep so I can wake up and eat the leftovers. We had the wonton soup and the pad see ew. They were even happy to steam chicken for our doggo.”
“This spot caught me by surprise. Great wine selection and flights. The appetizers were amazing. I could eat a massive bowl of that bisque with the crostini. The crazy thing is all four of us got the burger! One of the best burgers I've had and the fries were killer too. Looking forward to eating there again.”
“Found it driving back home. Such a beautiful arrangement of food and very fresh. If the lunch salad is this good, you know the quality of the rest of the food will follow. Nice people too. Will become a stop on the way from now on.”
“This is the definition of a high end steakhouse. The service is impeccable, and the food is decadent. But….. there’s the prices. This place ain’t cheap. Nope. But it’s all about if you think an amazing dinner experience is worth the price. We do.
We ordered the Executive Board, a lazy Susan of sorts with an assortment of wonderful steaks. Each one better than the last. It fed 6 of us easily. The sides are family style. We ordered the potatoes au gratin. Probably some of the best I’ve tasted. The bacon, oh the bacon. About 1” think, and cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce. I want to go back just for that! Mac and cheese that was amazing. And you must order the Parker House rolls. For dessert, the Butter Cake was definitely the best I’ve ever tasted.
All good stuff, but nothing is perfect, including Rare Society…..
It’s noisy, if someone in your party is hearing impaired, they’re probably going to struggle with that.
IT IS EXPENSIVE. Check out the menu online.
If you’re in a hurry, this is an experience, and it is to be enjoyed slowly. And you can’t just walk in. Reservations are a MUST.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Finally got to try one of their famous cakes. Delicious!!!! Had an online order and we were instantly greeted by a very nice young man working there, our cake was ready and we were good to go within a minute. I love the small business vibe they have and the enthusiasm from the employees. Will be back!”
“Wow!! What a difference new ownership and a remodel have made. My wife mentioned this place, I retorted, what a dump.... don't go in the bathrooms. This place has changed and all for the better. She had the waffles and we came back for more. The original owner Pete Katsimientas (sp) woud be proud. They even keep his Pete's Burger the quality of which dropped off with the previous owner. I will try the Pete's Burger again next trip there.”
“We were heading back home from a stay in Dana point & discovered our tire was flat, we stopped in at the Big O tires to get the flat tire fixed and they recommended the sunrise cafe to take the kids to breakfast, so we walked over to the sunrise cafe, we were instantly greeted and sat right away, the staff was so kind so friendly, Our food was delicious!!!!! We left the cafe walked back to Big O tires to pick up our vehicle and get back on the road for a 10 hour drive to home .. 3 hours into our drive, my son panics and says mom I left my retainers wrapped in the napkin at the sunrise cafe, (retainers are expensive to replace) I thought it was a long shot but worth trying, we called and sunrise cafe, Lexie answered the phone (she was our waitress) I begin to explain the situation & ask if there’s any chance they could look in the trash, (realizing, knowing what I was asking was out of the ordinary & gross to rummage through trash looking for retainers wrapped in a napkin) Lexie was so kind, she said let me see what we can do, she took my phone number down & told me she would call me either way. I said thank you & we ended the call. A few minutes later I received a text saying the trash was already taken out to the dumpster. I replied no worries I understand, and I thanked her for her efforts.. A few minutes later she text me again saying “we’ve got them “ what’s your address and I’ll send them to you… I couldn’t believe it! They did not have to do that for me, I couldn’t believe it, we are so incredibly grateful! we had already loved our experience at sunrise cafe, this experience has left a forever impression and impact ! Thank you Lexie! Thank you Miguel thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍”
“Great food and service. Was very impressed to see all workers wearing gloves and masks. Other restaurants need to follow your example. These are uncertain times and every precaution is necessary. I want to help support local businesses but if they don't protect both staff and workers, I won't be back. Kudos to you Guichos!❤”
“Wow! Super yum to say the least. It’s always great when the new local restaurant hits it out of the park! My wife & I started with the bacon & meatballs appetizer. She then had the fried green tomatoes & French onion soup while I had the ribeye. Delicious!”
Cheap Eats
“I've found my new favorite hidden hideout in San Clemente! Tucked away in this charming old town shopping center is Alohaha, a place that absolutely nails both açai bowls and coffee in the most delightful way.
First off, the staff here deserves a special shoutout — they're genuinely warm and welcoming in that way that makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. Abby in particular is an absolute ray of sunshine who reminds you in her demeanor, that life is beautiful!
Their coffee smoothies are where the magic happens. The perfect balance of rich coffee flavor and smoothie goodness that somehow manages to be refreshing and energizing at the same time. Not too sweet, not too bitter — just right.
What really elevates this place to 4.5 star territory is the whole vibe of the location. There's something special about being nestled in this old town shopping center that feels like a little escape from the everyday hustle. It's the perfect spot to just hang, sip something delicious, and soak in the laid-back atmosphere. I've spent hours here just vibing, working on my laptop, or catching up with friends. This place captures that quintessential SoCal energy that keeps me coming back again and again!”
“While on my morning walk I found this cute lil cafe that sits directly on the beach by the San Clemente Pier. My son got the bagel breakfast sandwich & coffee, my daughter got the nutella toast & I got the acai bowl. We all thought our food was good. We will def be back on our next visit there!”
“I will say this place is amazing I’ve been very happy with every bite of my Baja beef wrap I had the spinach tortilla as my wrap and the secret sauce as my condiment and I can’t recommend it enough the outdoor seating area was perfect for socializing and enjoying the weather. The flavor is perfect with portion and I ordered the small size drink which for my weight loss goals was ideal!!”
“The croissant was very good ,I give it 10/10 but the lady in the front , her customer service was not my fav , she sounds quite sarcastic . In my opinion she does not
How to serve others. I hope the location in new port beach is better since I follow this restaurant and I do have big expectations about it .
I want to believe maybe was this the location that I choose wrong.”
“This building was just your average bar, but the service and clientele were phenomenal!! I was in town visiting my son at Camp Pendleton for Thanksgiving. Jess didn't just give suggestions of a place to try and get reservations for Thanksgiving dinner, she called, got reservations set up, and made it happen for us. I instantly felt at home and made life long friends.”
“Great location, excellent food and drink! Bring your friend ms for a great time!”
Latest Reviews
“Came for lunch with my gran about a month after my grandfather passed. It was my gran's first outing since the funeral and i was worried but our server was this adorable silver haired woman named Rebecca. She had my Gran laughing the whole time. We ordered combos and the suggested jalapeño watermelon margaritas, which were spicy and refreshing. We needed a nap afterwards because we were too stuffed! My gran won't stop asking when we can go back. Thank you South of Nicks for lovely meal, and Thank you Rebecca, for helping a family member feel normal after tragedy. You are in our prayers”
“I have to rate The Mediterranean Rim on Del Mar 5Stars. Their food is Always consistent, and always consistently delicious. Such a cute and cozy place. Its our favorite “date night” restaurant in town. I personally Love the goat cheese salad, Squash Soup, Skirt Steak, Fish, ?Wine sections are great, and the sauces they create are fantastic. Must add the best homemade cheesecake for desert. Thank you.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“been here a couple times now and I love love the coffee. the caramel vanilla latte is so good everytime. and all the employees have been really sweet and friendly. it’s my new fav coffee place. I believe he said his name was Ryan, but he was super kind with amazing service :)”
“Just had a fantastic lunch at HotnChili! The garlic naan was so yummy. We also had the chicken tiki masala & the tandoori chicken. It was all delicious & served quickly. We will be back! 💯💞💞💞💞”