Best Seasonal Restaurants in San Clemente

13 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Vine Restaurant & Bar restaurant

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. Gema

4.3

Awesome(242)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • San Clemente

Booked 7 times today

With a moody Mexico City vibe & modern dining room, Gema has an intimate neighborhood feel & buzzy bar scene. Our scratch-made kitchen highlights the finest Mexican ingredients & the countries staples of corn, chiles & regional cheeses .Our craft cocktail program changes with the season & features house-made syrups & fresh daily juiced citrus. Our bar hosts over 100 bottles of Mexico's finest small batch Mezcals which can be enjoyed in a flight or purchased by bottle and housed for your convenience inour Mezcal Liabrary. Our wines are brought in from Valle de Guadaulape and offer an amazing taste into the emerging Baja wine region. Gema celebrates the vast & sophisticated cuisine of Mexico, its people & its culture. We are proud to serve authentic Mexican cuisine that moves beyond the stereotypical bean and rice culture often associatedwith Mexican eateries. We hope you join us at Gema to experience the true palate of Mexican dining.

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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!

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4. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.7

Exceptional(2471)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 27 times today

RAYA, a restaurant concept by Richard Sandoval, showcases Pan-Latin Coastal Cuisine prepared with sustainable seafood, local produce, natural and organic meats, and Chef Sandoval’s signature Latin flavors.

5. Ciao Pasta

4.8

Exceptional(1271)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 39 times today

Ciao Pasta offers the most authentic flavors of southern Italy in a historic setting reminiscent of the old world. Located in the heart of San Juan Capistrano, we take pride in bringing the rich flavors and traditions of Italy right to your table. Our menu features a delightful array of dishes, from handmade pasta and artisanal pizzas to fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables, all crafted with the finest ingredients.At Ciao Pasta, we believe that great food is best enjoyed in good company. Our cozy atmosphere is perfect for family gatherings, romantic dinners, or casual nights out with friends. With a selection of carefully curated wines and house-made desserts, we invite you to indulge in the taste of Italy.Happy hour at Ciao Pasta includes discounted house wine and beer, where guests are free to indulge in the beverages as they share affordable appetizers and select entrees. Join us for a culinary journey that celebrates the passion and culture of Italian dining. Buon Appetito!

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6. Mayfield- San Juan Capistrano

4.8

Exceptional(419)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 39 times today

**We are walk in only for Brunch. Reservations & walk ins available for Dinner**Mayfield combines modern Californian cooking with flavors from the Levant region, an area spanning the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa. Made to be shared, our food is designed to be experienced and enjoyed together.Please include any humans, big or small, in your guest count so we can make sure we have enough space at the table for you all.

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7. Bloom Restaurant + Bar

4.8

Exceptional(815)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 48 times today

Orange County-based restaurateur Russ Bendel and partners are bringing a sister restaurant to his thriving wine country concepts to the San Juan Capistrano dining scene.Bloom is an all-encompassing dining experience, featuring craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, and craft beer selections. Located directly across from the Mission of San Juan on the corner of Old Mission Road and Camino Capistrano. Check out our website for more information: www.BloomSanJuanCapistrano.comDon't forget to follow us on instagram to stay up to date about Bloom: BloomRestaurantAndBar

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8. El Adobe de Capistrano

4.7

Exceptional(1042)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 44 times today

Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in a historic setting at El Adobe de Capistrano. This landmark features a wedding chapel, stained-glass windows and additional beautiful architectural details. Its kitchen has a mesquite-burning grill where chefs prepare deliciously flavored seafood and steak dishes. Soups, salads and appetizers are also on the menu, including tasty desserts.Owners Tony Moiso and Gilbert Aguirre have kept the atmosphere and traditions of the El Adobe de Capistrano going. This establishment still prepares the dishes that President Nixon and his wife enjoyed while visiting during his administration. It has a full bar that serves various drinks, a lounge area for socializing and a patio in the front. El Adobe de Capistrano offers private rooms for banquets and other events. The Palenque features a retracting roof, making it ideal for hosting an event under the night sky. It offers brunch and has a Happy Hour.

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9. Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(739)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 35 times today

Scarlet Kitchen & Lounge is a modern speakeasy with the allure of old Hollywood, offering a menu of east coast classics with west coast flavor and finesse. This chef driven, husband and wife owned restaurant provides a comfortable neighborhood dining experience. Scarlet offers local, quality ingredients carefully curated to meet every diners desires. Scarlet is a place for everyone to enjoy a date night or just a quick bite at the bar. Scarlet introduces a new menu every season courtesy of Chef-Owner Paige Riordan and Chef de Cuisine Daniel Martinez. Enjoy a taste of the season from Scarlet’s dining room or heated canyon-view patio and. Scarlet elevates the plate with a new menu of dishes brimming with bold, finessed flavor highlighting peak-of-season ingredients, humanely raised prime meats, and sustainable seafood, reflective of Riordan’s East Coast roots.

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10. O'Neill's Bar & Grill

4.9

Exceptional(1117)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 11 times today

O'Neill's - our 4,600 square foot bar and grill - is a very popular place after a round of golf. Enjoy great meals and cocktails while you also take in the breathtaking views of the Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo, Trabuco Creek, and the course.

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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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CassidyVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely incredible lunch experience! We were sat at one of the tables by the window, and we had such a spectacular view of the iconic California coastline, with surfers enjoying the breaks of the Pacific Ocean and plenty of wildlife to be seen. Service was wonderful as well, very attentive but not overbearing. Our cocktails were delicious, as was our starter, the swordfish dip. We loved our entrees as well, the seafood enchilada + lobster chowder. We ended with the lemon cake and salted caramel ice cream. We absolutely loved our meal and are already making plans to go back.
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RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna NiguelPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
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4.7
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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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JohnVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food, ambiance, and atmosphere. What a wonderful evening.
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Ciao PastaPrice: Moderate• Italian• San Juan Capistrano
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4.8
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Matteo Romano
Orange County •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
Incredible food made by scratch. The flavors and textures of the food were so unique and so delicious! Cocktails and wine all from Mexico. Entire staff is so passionate about the food!
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GemaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• San Clemente
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4.3

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Vine Restaurant & Bar

2. Gema

3. The Tea House on Los Rios

4. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

5. Ciao Pasta

6. Mayfield- San Juan Capistrano

7. Bloom Restaurant + Bar

8. El Adobe de Capistrano

9. Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge

10. O'Neill's Bar & Grill

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