Location: San Clemente
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California, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in San Clemente
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in San Clemente, California, United States. San Clemente is a city in Orange County, California, United States. The population was 63,522 at the 2010 census. Located on the California Coast, midway between Los Angeles and San Diego at the southern tip of the county, it is known for its ocean, hill, and mountain views, a pleasant climate and its Spanish Colonial style architecture. San Clemente's city slogan is "Spanish Village by the Sea". The official city flower is the Bougainvillea, the official city tree the Coral.
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10. Pierside Kitchen & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 125 reviews
Pierside offers fresh cuisine, an upscale atmosphere with an unbeatable view and great hospitality. Visit our fun, cozy bar and sample our creative craft libations, great wines, and micro brews on tap. At Pierside Kitchen + Bar, we are passionate about pr
Reviewed By fsanchez626
We came upon Pierside after a beautiful hike along the San Clemente Beach Trail. We had our dog and the patio is dog friendly which was awesome. We were greeted right away and we ordered the bottomless mimosas to start (Wycliff Brut) and the staff was great at keeping our glasses full at all times. We ordered off the brunch menu and I went with the fried chicken and waffles and it was delicious, not to mention the waffle was the best ever. My wife ordered the steak and eggs which was cooked to perfection and topped with a chimichurri. Pierside has a full bar and a great beer selection. The service was fantastic and I wished I remembered our servers name because she was very attentive, friendly and genuine. She was blonde and had tattoos... great ambassador for the restaurant! Thank you Pierside, we'll be back.
9. Cafe Mimosa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By Foodie021
While the options arenât extensive, all that weâve tried have been very tasty. Portions are generous and attractively presented. Service is good. Whatever you do, save room for the butter cake with blueberries for dessert. Itâs excellent. Youâd be wise to pass on the mimosas. Theyâre okay, but overpriced.
8. Hapa J's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By JMH1986
We had a great lunch at Hapa J's. The food is so good and so Hawaiian style. We use to live in Hawaii and we enjoyed eating our favorite Hawaiian foods. We will definitely return for another delicious lunch at Hapa J's. Mahalo for the great food and service.
7. Beach Fire
Overall Ratings
4 based on 236 reviews
Reviewed By Hotelsnobb
Had the shrimp and lobster tacos which were absolutely amazing. Loved the spicy sauce on them. My brother had a tasty chicken sandwich and I ate half his fries because they were so crispy and yummy. Sat outside on the patio, which was nice.Service was nice enough, but not on top of things. We waited for beverage refills and plates to be cleared as we watched our server chatting with someone at the bar. We finally had to go ask for our check.
6. The Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1484 reviews
Fresh Fish Everyday! Every day, we offer the freshest seafood available. Swing by and feast on our Fresh Fish!
Reviewed By hutchss
What a fabulous setting to enjoy perfectly cooked fresh fish! Been here before while passing through and stopped this week! Hubby had fresh sea bass and I enjoyed the appetizer coconut shrimp. Great waiter. Great service. Great fish! Love this restaurant !!
5. Antoine's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By onthecoast12
Four of us ate here; two ordered lunch and two ordered breakfast. We all raved about our food. The fish tacos were âthe best Iâve ever hadâ, said two teenagers who have eaten fish tacos in dozens of restaurants. The Eggs California (like Eggs Benedict without the ham) were the best Iâd ever had as well. They substituted extra avocado for the bacon. Itâs the first time in my life Iâve left avocado on my plate......because I was full! The hash browns were excellent as well. We all had some and could tell they were made on site.
4. The Cellar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 161 reviews
Cheese shop, wine bar, small plates, live music
Reviewed By shinbun
We stopped at the Cellar bar/restaurant for lunch based on a tip our daughter received from a friend. The tip was good as this is a cool place for a cozy, comfortable meal. I enjoyed the Cubano sandwich and wife and daughter split a big salad. We also ordered a cheeseboard which was delicious and a flight of four craft beers in shot glasses. I'm not normally a beer drinker, but again, we were on vacation, so it's ok to go a little wild. I surprised myself by thoroughly enjoying the coffee stout and the blood orange. The other two beer samples were ok but nothing special. You never know what you're going to get because the beer selections are totally up to the bartender, so you get a different flavor every time you order the beers. A cool place with nighttime entertainment. Check it out if you happen to be in the area.
3. Nick's San Clemente
Overall Ratings
4 based on 790 reviews
Great food, and warm hospitality. Whether you are looking for a fireside cocktail or a dinner with friends, our carefully chosen menu of sandwiches, steaks, salads, seafood, and handcrafted beverages has a variety of choices to satisfy any appetite. Desig
Reviewed By DiverDan88
This was a business dinner and we had very good service. The portions are large and the sandwiches are definitely to share.The dining room is noisy and we had some tables around us with very loud people.Parking could be a challenge.
2. Vine Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 304 reviews
Vine Restaurant & Bar shares its passion for worldly cuisine and wine in a casual fine dining atmosphere. Vine features a private wine room, rustic wine bar, a heated patio, and an on-site garden.
Reviewed By Howard T
The restaurant is called the Vince because it's suppose to be just like some of the finest restaurants in Napa Valley. The food is outstanding, the wine selection is top rate. Kind of reminds me of a Napa restaurant with a beach flair. Be sure to make reservations or you will get shut out on a summer weekend.
1. Bad To The Bone BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By cap10paul
Went in to this dark and relatively empty place for lunch. The country western inspired motif with scratched table tops and torn seat pads the country music blaring in an empty 3 room venue. A convoluted menu you that the cashier said he canât figure out after three months working there. Itâs Mc Donaldâs style counter ordering with a number issued for table delivery. Then the $31 lunch arrived. Real barbecue. Long and slow cooked it was tasty food. 2 pieces of chicken, 4 ribs and some of the best brisket Iâve ever had. Fair potato salad and nasty macaroni salad. The onion rings (4) are huge and seemed pre made. Good not great. Pricey bordering on too high. Ambiance for those that miss dark Smokey bars I couldnât muster a must go to.
