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Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in San Clemente

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4.9
Exceptional(3078)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Clemente
Booked 24 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.
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4.1
Excellent(252)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • San Clemente
Booked 1 time 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.
A photo of The Tea House on Los Rios restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2807)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 64 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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4.8
Exceptional(4994)
Price: Moderate
• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 95 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.
A photo of KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(182)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 4 times today
Join Chef Sanjay’s culinary journey from New Delhi to Dana Point and enjoy a contemporary approach to Indian regional specialties that places creative artistry, quality of ingredients, and respect for authentic flavors and ingredients at the forefront of cooking. KAHANI, which means "story" in Hindi, is open from Tuesday through Saturday; 5-9 p.m.
A photo of RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2498)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 20 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 signature Latin flavors.In celebration of love and friendship, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel has several elevated dining experiences available to resort guests and locals alike. Indulge in a three-course Valentine's Day menu or afternoon Heart Tea in RAYA.This Galentine's Day, we invite you to join us at 180blu for Amigas & Agave featuring a four-course pre-fixe menu accompanied by Don Julio tequila pairings. Toast to friendship as you enjoy culinary delights, photobooth with friends, and a golden California sunset. Amigos are welcome too!Tickets may be purchased through EventBrite: https://qrco.de/AmigasandAgave
A photo of Luciana's Ristorante restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3451)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 37 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.
A photo of Bloom Restaurant + Bar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(860)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 37 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
A photo of Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(351)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 17 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,
A photo of Wind & Sea Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1865)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 28 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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  • Katie
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We’ve loved The Tea House on Los Rios for so many years now. Celebrated birthdays and just being with loved ones here. The food is great, the teas are AMAZING, the service is always wonderful and the whole experience leaves us happy and cared for and always anticipating our next visit. Highly recommend them.
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    The Tea House on Los RiosPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• San Juan Capistrano
    4.8
  • Patton
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our server was amazing! It was busy because of Valentine’s Day, but my boyfriend and I had a great time. We will definitely be coming back!
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    GemaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• San Clemente
    4.1
  • MichelleVIP
    Orange County •114 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had a great dining experience. We felt so welcomed even though every table was full, the manager personally assisted us as well as several staff members. It's a cosy atmosphere and always a treat to dine here. The special lobster dish was delicious and my husband was delighted with his short rib stroganoff. Drinks were a generous pour which is also appreciated. The oatmeal raisin crumble was another amazing surprise. We are looking forward to returning soon.
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    Vine Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• American• San Clemente
    4.9
  • MarkVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •153 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our experience at this Javier's was overall fantastic. The food and service were what you always hope a restaurant of this caliber would be. We would recommend that if you are dining at a busy time of day to arrive early as this is an extremely busy restaurant and center, and the parking lots can completely fill up and the valet can get backed up. Other than that, our experience was top notch!
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    Javier's Crystal CovePrice: Expensive• Mexican• Newport Beach
    4.7
  • Jille
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    I made reservations. I chose this restaurant because none of my guests had eaten here before and to celebrate a friend's 91st birthday. for a friend. When I made the reservations I requested a table overlooking the nursery. There was no wait when we arrived. They accommodated us with a table I requested. The overall service was excellent. The waitress, Becca was pleasant, knowledgeable about the menu, and very attentive. She came back several times during our lunch to make sure everything was okay and to see if we needed anything. Everyone raved about the food. Three or us ordered the tuna sandwich and one ordered the burger. It was all excellent. Remembering we were there to celebrate a birthday, Becca brought out a complimentary dessert with a candle. The whole experience for me and my guests couldn't have been better. We will definitely be returning and bringing more friends.
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    Farmhouse at Rogers GardensPrice: Expensive• American• Corona del Mar
    4.8
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