Restaurants near San Clemente Pier

Great service, great value, lively atmosphere and all their food is so good! I know it’s a chain, but it feels like an authentic rustic Italian trattoria. And their pizzas are amazing, starting with their delicious pizza crust and the variety of toppings (get a few and share, there are so many good ones!)! Their salads are fresh, all the produce is so flavorful! The focaccia bread appetizer (get it with garlic!) is great, eggplant and chicken Parmesan are both so good and don’t forget the desserts (affogato and tiramisu, yum!)! Wine list is definitely worth exploring too. It’s simple, down-to-earth, authentic cuisine, which fits perfectly with San Clemente’s surf/beach town vibe! Reserve a table for your family and friends, you won’t be disappointed! Buonissima forchetta!!! 😋

Lovely little downtown gem. Love all the fig in the dishes. Main restaurant is small and was a bit loud because of a few big parties.

I had a fantastic dining experience at Rancho Capistrano Winery. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was top-notch—friendly and attentive, without being overbearing. The food was delicious, with each dish perfectly prepared and full of flavor. It’s a great spot for a relaxed yet special dining experience, and I’ll definitely be coming back.

Food was excellent, waitress had a great attitude friendly and very service oriented, I appreciate that.

It is always a warm and very friendly staff and service. The brussel sprouts were delicious and their special fish tacos, huge and so tasty.