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A photo of Buona Forchetta San Clemente restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(279)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Clemente
Booked 30 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.
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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.
A photo of Parlor, Woodfire Kitchen & Cocktails restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(180)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Clemente
Booked 21 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!
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4.7
Exceptional(845)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • San Clemente
Booked 11 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 Brussels Bistro - San Clemente restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(704)
Price: Moderate
• Belgian • San Clemente
Booked 15 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 Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Clemente restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(133)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • San Clemente
Booked 9 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 Drift Distillery and Smokehouse restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(18)
Price: Moderate
• Barbecue • San Clemente
Booked 16 times today
We are an award winning craft distillery and bbq smokehouse located in the heart of San Clemente.All of our spirits are handcrafted here in San Clemente with grain from our parents' farm in Kansas, making us a true grain to bottle distillery. We are also proud to serve KC style inspired bbq with a SoCal twist.
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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 501 Restaurant and Bar restaurant
4.3
Awesome(9)
Price: Expensive
• American • San Clemente
Nestled in the heart of San Clemente, 501 Restaurant and Bar is where locals come to savor the best of our coastal cuisine throughout the day. From indulgent breakfast classics to innovative lunch creations and elegant dinner dishes, each plate is thoughtfully crafted by Chef Aron and his team.Start your culinary journey with our renowned crab cakes or crispy fried brussels sprouts, perfect for sharing as you immerse yourself in the laid-back ambiance of San Clemente. Indulge in our tender boneless short ribs or our signature Scampi Bagatta, a delightful twist on a classic favorite, or opt for our fresh and flavorful Fish Tacos, a true taste of the coast. Our Shore Smash Burger is a must-try, perfectly paired with stunning views and the relaxed vibes of San Clemente living.We take pride in hosting and catering your special events, bringing the flavors of San Clemente to your celebrations, whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, or intimate gathering with frien
A photo of Truly Pizza restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(424)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 89 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.

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  • Scott
    Orange County •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Friendly, pub atmosphere. Excellent service. Unique and surprising food selections prepared and presented to perfection! They even presented my date with a red rose for Valentine's Day! We will definitely be coming back.
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    Brussels Bistro - San ClementePrice: Moderate• Belgian• San Clemente
    4.8
  • LisaVIP
    Orange County •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Fabulous restaurant! Excellent food, ambience and service. Highly recommend! The pizza is authentic & amazing, the seafood delicious and everything is fresh. Great for a date night or a meal with friends. Nice wine selection too!
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    Buona Forchetta San ClementePrice: Moderate• Italian• San Clemente
    4.8
  • 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
  • Kyle
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Easily one of the top 3 pizzas I’ve had in Orange County! We ordered the cheese and pepperoni pizza, and it was perfection—thin, crisp, and packed with incredible fresh flavor. Absolutely worth coming here just for that. We also tried the burrata, which was good but on the smaller side. However, the grilled sourdough it came with was fantastic and made up for it. The crispy porchetta was solid, but the real star of the meal was definitely the pizza. Service was excellent—friendly, attentive, and prompt. Already looking forward to coming back!
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    Parlor, Woodfire Kitchen & CocktailsPrice: Moderate• American• San Clemente
    4.7
  • Petti
    Orange County •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The food and drinks are excellent and priced fairly. The service was outstanding. The server really knew the menu and drinks and was very helpful in suggesting choices. For our group of 5, the server gladly provided us with separate checks.
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    Drift Distillery and SmokehousePrice: Moderate• Barbecue• San Clemente
    4.7
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