Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in San Clemente

18 restaurants available nearby

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1. Vine Restaurant & Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3040)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Clemente

Booked 53 times today

Welcome to Vine Restaurant and Bar located in San Clemente. Our menu features seasonal ingredients of the highest quality and are prepared daily from scratch. Menu selections include exceptional meats, flavorful seafood, handpicked produce from our garden, and diverse beverage selections. We have over 25 wines by the glass, 10 craft beers, and a full bar featuring a wide variety of craft cocktails.

2. Fig 313

4.7

Exceptional(822)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • San Clemente

Booked 11 times today

Built in 1927, Fig313 stands today as an original historical landmark of San Clemente, with a history that is meant to be shared with its seaside community. Carefully constructed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, distinctive design features include red-tile roofs, white stucco walls, hand-crafted windows and arches, painted tiles, and open-air courtyards.Originally owned for the first 33 years by John and Jeanette Riley, 313 El Camino Real was renowned as Riley’s Waffle and Coffee Shop. Legend has it that actor John Wayne frequented the restaurant for a hearty American breakfast along with many travelers from all over the world. From 1960 on, Riley’s Café would change ownership many times, evolving into a furniture store, French restaurant, tequila company, and catering business. In 2012, the current owners purchased the property and began renovations and restoration, while staying true to the integrity of the original style.

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3. The Tea House on Los Rios

4.8

Exceptional(2721)

Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 52 times today

Set in a beautifully restored 1911 cottage complete with a wrap-around veranda and lush gardens, The Tea House on Los Rios offers Orange County's premier high tea experience. Known for our famous scones, delicious tea sandwiches, and loose-leaf teas, we also feature a full luncheon menu and a weekend brunch menu, complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys. Join us for an unforgettable experience on Historic Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano. Take the train and making a day of it!

4. Rosewood Social

4.6

Exceptional(156)

Price: Expensive

• Southeast Asian • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 17 times today

Located on the rooftop of the historic Franciscan Plaza in San Juan Capistrano, Rosewood Social combines the unique flavors of the traditional American steakhouse with soulful Southeast Asian cuisine. Enjoy delicious food with a signature cocktail or a glass of wine on a terrace overlooking Mission San Juan at sunset. Join us for a relaxing and truly memorable dining and drinking experience!

5. Coastal Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(4896)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 133 times today

Christina and Mike Grant, the owners of Coastal Kitchen, have created an experience that will delight and satisfy the most discerning guest. Fueled by their passion for food and a love of hospitality, the Grants have established Coastal Kitchen as the go-to spot in Dana Point. The menu is clean and fresh consisting of fish and steaks cut in house, great salads, freshly ground burgers and more. Coastal Kitchen has a full bar, patio with fire pits, and fresh coastal design. Our mission is to deliver a quality dining experience in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere with a consistency that will bring guests back again and again. We look forward to serving you.

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6. Rancho Capistrano Winery - Ladera Ranch

4.6

Exceptional(243)

Price: Moderate

• Winery • Ladera Ranch

Booked 32 times today

Discover the epitome of outdoor and indoor dining excellence at Rancho Capistrano Winery in Ladera Ranch. Our expansive wrap-around heated deck offers breathtaking views of the picturesque Ladera Town Green park, creating the perfect ambiance for a memorable dining experience. Plus, enjoy the convenience of abundant free parking, ensuring a hassle-free visit every time. We offer over 35 of our own wines created from some of the finest vineyards in the west coast and a food menu that has won over 40 "Best of" awards.

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7. Wind & Sea Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1847)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 31 times today

The Wind & Sea Restaurant is located on the water in the Dana Point Harbor. With water on three sides, every table has a spectacular view. We serve fresh fish selections daily as well as Lobster tail, shrimp, steaks, and vegetarian dishes.Monday through Friday (not available Holidays and Special occasions) we have Hawaiian Happy Hour from 4:00 to 7:00 featuring our world famous Mai Tai's as well as draft beer, wine and food specials. Big screen TV's, keep the lounge exciting at all times. The waterfront open-air patio serves the full menu and is heated at night, perfect for an order of nachos and a margarita or a full dinner under the stars. Private banquet facilities accommodate 20 to 75.

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8. Luciana's Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(3415)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 49 times today

Located in a historical home in the resort town of Dana Point, California, Luciana's Ristorante has been serving the Orange County community for over 40 years. The decor is reminiscent of a cozy European-style inn, establishing it as one of Orange County's most romantic restaurants. Awarded the Southern California Restaurant Writers gold medal since 1996, three stars from the California Restaurant Writers, Zagat's Survey "America’s 1,000 Top Italian Restaurants 2008" and an Award of Excellence for its wine list, Luciana's has been setting the standard for classic as well as innovative Italian cuisine. Whether visiting our cozy restaurant or our Bed and Breakfast and Cooking School in Tuscany, Italy, you are sure to experience the best and freshest combination of the old and new worlds.

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9. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

4.8

Exceptional(333)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 35 times today

Voted 2024 San Juan Capistrano Business of the Year!Winner of multiple Best of San Juan Awards including best restaurant, best dinner, best lunch, best ambiance, best wine and many more. Rancho Capistrano Winery has become the must go destination for locals and visitors alike. In addition to producing over 40 different wines from the finest grape growing regions in the West, we are known for our award-winning signature dishes that blend perfectly with our wines. Our grapes are sourced from different premier wine regions, including Paso Robles, Lodi, Northern California and Washington. Rancho Capistrano Winery has proudly grown to be the largest winery in Orange County,

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10. CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

4.7

Exceptional(1487)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 35 times today

At Craft House Restaurant we focus on serving the freshest local ingredients to our guests. From working with local fishermen in the Dana Point Harbor to sourcing ingredients from the local farmer's markets. At Craft House we pride ourselves on having one of the best American whiskey selection in South Orange County. From you daily drinking whiskey to the one's you've spend your life trying to taste (all of the Pappy van Winkle collection).

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Janine
Orange County •17 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Dinner, service & ambiance was amazing! Highly recommend this restaurant.
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Vine Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• American• San Clemente
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4.9
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AndreaVIP
Orange County •16 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food at Great Maple is always presented beautifully and always tastes delicious. Today was unusually crowded. The noise level was high and the service was a bit slower than usual. If you dine here, ask to sit with Arianna. We were not in her section today.
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Great Maple - Fashion IslandPrice: Moderate• American• Newport Beach
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4.3
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MaryVIP
Los Angeles •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It was a very busy day (Christmas Eve) but we were greeted warmly and seated at our reservation time. Our server was friendly, although a bit forgetful. We ordered a few items that we were told later they had run out of, somewhat disappointing but I guess understandable for the busy holiday. What we did have for dinner was delicious. The portions were moderate to generous. The Caesar salad was excellent as was the chicken. My son loved the short ribs. We will definitely return.
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Fig 313Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• San Clemente
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4.7
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Matt
Orange County •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food is amazing! We had the walnut shrimp, coconut curry, New York strip, pork ribs, and fried rice—all were amazing. We were in the inside room and there were two large parties so the noise level was high. But overall, a wonderful dinner!!
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Rosewood SocialPrice: Expensive• Southeast Asian• San Juan Capistrano
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4.6
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BrigideVIP
Orange County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great tea and wonderful food. The salad and the scone were our favorites. Plenty of food…we took home several boxes. Great holiday atmosphere.
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The Tea House on Los RiosPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• San Juan Capistrano
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4.8

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Vine Restaurant & Bar

2. Fig 313

3. The Tea House on Los Rios

4. Rosewood Social

5. Coastal Kitchen

6. Rancho Capistrano Winery - Ladera Ranch

7. Wind & Sea Restaurant

8. Luciana's Ristorante

9. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

10. CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

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