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A photo of Vine Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(3038)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Clemente
Booked 27 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.
A photo of Brussels Bistro - San Clemente restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(679)
Price: Moderate
• Belgian • San Clemente
Booked 7 times today
Since 2004, Brussels Bistro has brought the best of Belgium's flavors to Southern California.Brussels, Capital of Belgium, is also the Capital of Europe. Brussels Bistro restaurants, Chef Thomas Crijns (From the prestigious Namur Hotel School) and his teams offer a unique and authentic experience of the Belgian and French cuisine in the Heart of southern California. Come travel with us, enjoy and taste the Brussels Bistro Experience in a warm and welcoming atmosphere in both Laguna Beach and San Clemente. Come enjoy our Special Mussels & Belgian Fries, the Chef's Boeuf Bourguignon, our Famous Pork Shank, amongst other unique Belgian and French Selections.
A photo of Parlor, Woodfire Kitchen & Cocktails restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(145)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Clemente
Booked 24 times today
Parlor is the gathering place to welcome and entertain our community. A comfortable setting to enjoy amazing food and share your favorite drink. This is our version of Pizza Americana. The kitchen uses local almond and white oak to fire and finish our dishes. All of the pizzas, pastas, salads and signature plates are made from scratch, starting with fresh, local, high quality ingredients prepared daily. The sauce is made with hand crushed tomatoes grown in California. We use only the finest cheese and our sourdough is cold fermented with a starter over 30 years old. We look forward to serving you!
A photo of Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Clemente restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(120)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Clemente
Booked 12 times today
Located in the heart of San Clemente, the Rancho Capistrano Winery location exudes a captivating charm that seamlessly blends with the coastal beauty of the surroundings. The architecture, adorned with rustic elegance, creates an inviting atmosphere for wine enthusiasts and visitors alike. With its warm and welcoming atmosphere, the San Clemente location at Rancho Capistrano Winery invites guests to savor fine wines, enjoy exquisite cuisine, while immersed in the coastal beauty of Southern California.
A photo of Fig 313 restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(820)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • San Clemente
Booked 2 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.
A photo of Gema restaurant
4.3
Awesome(242)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • San Clemente
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 Buona Forchetta San Clemente restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(245)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Clemente
Booked 22 times today
Experience a piece of the Buona Forchetta San Diego heritage through authentic Italian recipes that have been handed down through generations. Today, there are five locations around San Diego, with our sixth opening this month in San Clemente, CA. Buona Forchetta’s Italian wood-fired pizzas—with the perfectly soft-yet-crispy crusts—continue to garner awards including San Diego Magazine Best Pizza 2023 Critic’s Choice, Gambero Rosso Best Pizzeria, Gayot Best Italian Restaurant San Diego, OpenTable Diner’s Choice and more. Our handmade pasta dishes bursting with rich flavors, fresh seafood specialities and decadent desserts will all leave you craving more. All Buona Forchetta locations also offer gluten-free Italian options and rotating specials.
A photo of Sylvester's Italian Chophouse restaurant
4.2
Awesome(53)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • San Clemente
Booked 4 times today
Welcome to Sylvester’s Italian Chophouse. Located near the water in a beautiful 1932 historic building in the seaside community of San Clemente California. We share a culinary interest, respect and appreciation for traditional Italian and French foods. The goal of keeping it simple with good breads, pizza, pasta and a variety of steaks, all paired with outstanding wines. Our kitchen is comprised of a team that has cooked at top restaurants around the world. With experience in both fine and casual dining, we landed in the middle, on what San Clemente does best, “causally sophisticated”. We are so happy to have you and your family with us!
A photo of Riviera restaurant
4.5
Awesome(186)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Clemente
Located inside the San Clemente Inn and launched in the Spring of 2022, Riviera aims to elevate the local dining scene in San Clemente by offering a unique culinary experience and design-driven atmosphere that’s equally exciting, creative, and worldly as it is familiar, welcoming, and inviting.Marked by meals made from scratch and responsibly sourced whenever possible, Riviera leans heavily into a farm-to-table approach to food for community residents, day-trippers, and vacationers alike.From global-inspired dishes to decadent desserts, Riviera delivers the highest of quality.
A photo of The Tea House on Los Rios restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2715)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 32 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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From verified diners like you
  • Nathan
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    We went for our anniversary and the team made it very special for us beyond simply providing timely and friendly service. They went above and beyond, clearly taking extra care when we told them it was our anniversary. The food was well-made, flavorful, and presented nicely. Our drinks were delicious as well. We will be back next year if not sooner!
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    Brussels Bistro - San ClementePrice: Moderate• Belgian• San Clemente
    4.8
  • Brad
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Excellent food, especially the burgers. A little pricey, but we’ll worth it for the special occasions. Or if you or your significant other can’t cook and you don’t mind spending money on eating.
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    Vine Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• American• San Clemente
    4.9
  • StephanieVIP
    Orange County •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    An exceptional dining experience from the minute we walked up to the hostess desk to the minute we walked away from the hostess desk. Everybody was lovely. The ambience was perfect. The food was on point and we were exceedingly happy with our overall experience. Thank you.
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    Fig 313Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• San Clemente
    4.7
  • AndrewVIP
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    First time visiting and was impressed with the food. This is the old Brick space and they have the same pizza oven. Meatballs were primo. Arugula salad was huge and tasty but could use some more hazelnuts. Pizza 10-10 Spaghetti carbonara was very good but they used chorizo? and not bacon lardons and that was a let down, but technically well done dish.
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    Parlor, Woodfire Kitchen & CocktailsPrice: Moderate• American• San Clemente
    4.6
  • Brian
    Phoenix / Arizona •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 8, 2024
    All the food servers at the San Clemente location are great, but this time we had Zach X2! The 2 of them worked like the perfect team and our entire family enjoyed the food as well as the experience. The best "Home Town" Winery!
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    Rancho Capistrano Winery - San ClementePrice: Moderate• American• San Clemente
    4.7
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