Best Seasonal Restaurants in San Clemente

14 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Vine Restaurant & Bar restaurant

1. Vine Restaurant & Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3024)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Clemente

Booked 16 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(241)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • San Clemente

Booked 3 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

4.9

Exceptional(2657)

Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 54 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(2428)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 34 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(1260)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 6 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

4.7

Exceptional(408)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 21 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.

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7. Bloom Restaurant + Bar

4.8

Exceptional(802)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 25 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. Tavern at the Mission

4.7

Exceptional(499)

Price: Expensive

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 22 times today

Renowned Orange County restaurateur David Wilhelm, along with longtime partner Gregg Solomon, purchased this iconic location in the heart of charming downtown San Juan Capistrano overlooking the Jewel of the California missions. The menu features many of his signature classic comfort foods such as his Famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken, French 75's Onion Soup, and Whiskey Shrimp Dijon, featured at his Tavern House Kitchen+Bar in Newport Beach. Chef Wilhelm is a longtime South County resident, well known for the many concepts he has created over the years including Kachina, Sorrento Grille, French 75, Savannah Chophouse and Jimmy's Famous American Tavern. Tavern at the Mission has a large, tree covered, pet friendly patio with beautiful mission views. The interiors have been beautifully renovated with a chandelier lit dining room and a warm central fireplace. Our' Tumbleweed Bar' is designed as an homage to San Juan Capistrano's Equestrian and Vaqueros history.

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9. El Adobe de Capistrano

4.7

Exceptional(1031)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 23 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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10. Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge

4.5

Awesome(735)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 8 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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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely tea house! Loved the food, had the mission high tea set and my friend ordered the rosemary chicken. DEEELISH! Plan for time to find parking and to walk over!
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The Tea House on Los RiosPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• San Juan Capistrano
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4.9
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Nikkivip
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our dinner was more than a meal; it was an experience. The flavors and presentation will both be remembered. The ambiance was beautiful, and the service was next level. Lucca was attentive, helpful, knowledgeable, and passionate about the food. Can't wait to return!
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GemaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• San Clemente
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4.3
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JustJess
California Central Coast •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The Raya experience begins and ends with valet parking. Everyone from valet, reception and food server Javier were friendly and amazing. Long time Raya patron and will continue to invest my time at Raya. One small concern, the agua chile was more of a seafood cocktail, is not agua chile by any means therefore was not what I expected. Overall experience was amazing. Thank you so much for all you do.
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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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lisavip
Orange County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We celebrated my Birthday and had a magical evening! Adam was our server and he guided our evening with wonderful suggestions. We enjoyed the duck wings, and bone marrow apps. And our dinner entree’s were excellent as well. A very special and memorable evening for sure!
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Vine Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• American• San Clemente
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4.9
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Pattivip
Orange County •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Delicious food served with friendly smiles on a lovely patio. I thought I'd be cold sitting outside in November, but the covered portion of the patio by the fireplace was toasty warm and well sheltered from any cold breezes. The wine recommendation was excellent and reasonably priced, and the menu easily accommodated our different tastes. We'll definitely be back!
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Ciao PastaPrice: Moderate• Italian• San Juan Capistrano
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4.8

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14 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. Tavern at the Mission

9. El Adobe de Capistrano

10. Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge

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