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A photo of Parlor, Woodfire Kitchen & Cocktails restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(126)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Clemente
Booked 22 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 Vine Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(3027)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Clemente
Booked 21 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 Gema restaurant
4.3
Awesome(241)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • San Clemente
Booked 2 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.
A photo of Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Clemente restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(118)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Clemente
Booked 8 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 Brussels Bistro - San Clemente restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(677)
Price: Moderate
• Belgian • San Clemente
Booked 8 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 Pronto Cucina Italiana restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(47)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Clemente
Indulge in our authentic Italian cuisine and experience the taste of Italy right here in San Clemente, CA on the famous Avenida Del Mar. Our family, originally from Sicily, has been proudly owning and operating Pronto Cucina Italiana since April 2021, bringing you the finest dishes made with imported Italian ingredients and locally sourced produce. Specializing in pasta and pizza, from different regions in Italy. Menu and wine list curated by Ole award-winning Chef Adriano Piazza.
A photo of Fig 313 restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(814)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • San Clemente
Booked 3 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 Sylvester's Italian Chophouse restaurant
4.3
Awesome(51)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • San Clemente
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 Truly Pizza restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(342)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 101 times today
Located in the heart of the Lantern District in Dana Point, Truly Pizza is an artisanal neighborhood pizzeria where friends and family can relax and enjoy the fellowship of sharing pizza - the world's greatest communal food. Our outdoor garden design, rooftop wine experience and nurturing service style promote a welcoming sense of community by offering friends and neighbors a casual dining environment filled with personal touch points every step of the way. *We are an outdoor restaurant with patio & rooftop dining only. We provide blankets and heaters for guests*Please note 20% gratuity is added for parties of 8 or larger.
A photo of RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2434)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
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 Chef Sandoval’s signature Latin flavors.

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  • Frank J.vip
    Orange County •73 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    we try and dine at the Vine every time we come to San Clemente. The food is excellent as is the service and ambience.Now we discovered that there are five other restaurants under the same ownership with one being across the street and others in Laguna. We re going to sample each of them.
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    Vine Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• American• San Clemente
    4.9
  • Cindyvip
    Orange County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Brussels always is a good choice for the family. Everyone loves it. Fries are the best!!!
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    Brussels Bistro - San ClementePrice: Moderate• Belgian• San Clemente
    4.7
  • Dianne
    San Antonio •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Truly fresh combination of flavors and inspired taste. Enjoyable on every count and quiet enough to have a conversation.
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    Parlor, Woodfire Kitchen & CocktailsPrice: Moderate• American• San Clemente
    4.6
  • Nolavip
    San Diego •8 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 24, 2024
    We had a reservation for brunch, and it was delicious! The sparkling wine and Riesling were especially good, as were the fig bruschetta and fried cauliflower. The pesto burrata chicken sandwich was a bit wet (the pesto and burrata really just oozed through the sourdough onto my hands), but the lemon truffle fries were really good. Also liked the crab cake and filet Benedict’s, and the sausage in the ranch breakfast was really good. Our mains were quite slow in coming out, but it gave us a chance to digest after the appetizers, so I wasn’t really that upset!
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    Rancho Capistrano Winery - San ClementePrice: Moderate• American• San Clemente
    4.8
  • Nikkivip
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 24, 2024
    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
    4.3
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