TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated September 2024

Holly McKhann Realtor

Glenn DiResto

"live music so of course had to drop in. cool blue/jazz band playing - pretty low key. We got a great spot, enjoyed some delish apps and drinks. Got..."

Carla Gomez

"Went for the live music which was great! Service and atmosphere Great! Food was delicious! I had the sticky ribs and lime in da coconut drink which..."

Olivia Cheeney

"Food was delicious especially the linguine and lettuce wraps. Our waiter, levi, was outstanding and bent over backwards for our vegan friend. He even..."

Gina McGrath

Nick's San Clemente

87/100 (6129 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent food and service. We ordered 2 appetizers, a salad, and 4 entrees for 4 people. Everything was tasty and took home a lot of leftovers...."

Tony Chi

"I love this restaurant. Most of the food is delicious and priced well for this type of restaurant. The service is always spot on. I recommend..."

Oscar Mathews

"so perfect! thanks for making my special evening even better :) prefect cooking for everything. Service was awesome! amazing and highly recommended..."

Ira Davydova

"A very nice lunch. Excellent service, friendly staff and a quality meal. I had the Blackened Fish sandwich. Was very good. Wife had the Potpie and..."

Lance Yonis

"Delicious food and beautiful ambience. We brought some clients there to enjoy dinner and as usual the restaurant was very full. Lucky for us, they..."

Holly McKhann Realtor

"Wow never heard of this place but everyone recommended it to us . We ordered the cod and the fish burger .. they were both excellent .. the burger..."

Nikki A

"The presentation of their food alone is worth a visit to Nick’s! Seriously, this place takes your dining experience to a whole new level -..."

Dan Panetti

"By far one of my favorite restaurants around! Tonight I enjoyed the fish sandwich with the market vegetable, which was green beans. I could eat here..."

Camille Bidwell

"Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) I recently had the pleasure of dining at Nick's, and I must say, it was an absolute delight for the..."

Dhurgham Aljbuoori

"We love Nick's San Clemente. We come to this nice town once in awhile for some peace and to get away. This time we decided to visit Nick's San..."

Paco Duran

The Riders Club Cafe

87/100 (1106 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great selection of food. Food was fresh and fast! The sodas are bottles with real shurger. If you need to use the bathroom get the key from the..."

Julie Murphy

"My buddy who grew up in San Clemente really wanted to take me here on a quick vacation we had. I had one of their classic burgers with fries. It was..."

Cole Jolley

"Must try this place!!! Very nice little spot next to the beach with nice vibes. You order and sit wherever you want. The service was nice and quick...."

Alyssa Jonae

"Good-tasting, made-to-order food. Good selection of drinks. However if you get a meal and a drink it’s pushing close to $30 now. And still very..."

Daniel Chimenti

"Love supporting small businesses. From Pennsylvania and are in California for a graduation. Stopped in from coming from the Airport. Great reviews..."

Alexis Lanoza

"One of the best burgers OC has to offer. I do recommend at least going once in your lifetime. Great choices to pick from everything fresh, friendly..."

Joseph urquieta

"The burgers are made in house and very flavorful. Great outdoor view of the beach. The staff are super friendly and..."

Tracey Mello

"The burgers and chili cheese fries where delicious and fresh! The service and servers are amazing. Best burger I’ve had in a long time. (I thought..."

Anthony Villa

"Really cool and old school burger joint. Lot's of choices on the menu and a good selection of beer's to choose from, nice patio to sit and enjoy the..."

David Bottino

"We took a Sunday drive heard about this Awesome Burger place. The atmosphere and service was great. The burgers were cooked to perfection, my friend..."

Ruth Vincent

"Delicious and friendly! Loved the chicken sandwich and my son loved the hot dog! I love that you can choose your own meat and toppings!! Loved the..."

Deja Vu

"Hands down the best cheese burger I have had and lets be honest, I have had a lot of chesse burgers in my time! Went here for lunch today, small mom..."

Eric Miller

"I've been coming here for years and still believe it is THE best burger in Orange County. After many many years, this is still my favorite burger..."

Matt Ricketts

"Very delicious burger joint and now, though as unfortunate as it is due to the pandemic, there is a bigger patio area with an ocean view! These are..."

Shawn Smart

"Good burger, decent fries, a half dozen beers on tap. Got the dive joint vibe. Expensive, but prices are what they are, if people keep paying them..."

John Wright

"Probably top 3 best burgers I’ve ever had. Keep up the great work team! Dank..."

Henry Bayer

"Quality burger, friendly staff, great house made ranch, the burgers here are very fresh and tasty, the location is right next to the beach, I..."

Angel Perez

"Great burgers! Excellent fresh homemade ingredients and creative toppings and alternatives. Casual outdoor seating. They serve beer and..."

MARCELLA SEIDENSTICKER

"So, you ever see something, but go by and then say, you know what, that looks like someplace I want to be.. well I have to say, after making a..."

Dean LoNigro

Wowpoki

Guicho's Eatery #2

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is the best Italian food in south county. The tortellini is always the star of the show for me. The sauce is fantastic if you have a..."

Megan Madeo

"Guichos Eatery’s north location is conveniently located near Sprouts, right off the freeway, in San Clemente. Parking is never a worry, as the lot..."

Anthony Brooks

"This restaurant was a lovely, unexpected find on our road trip south to San Diego. My friend's Lasagna weighed almost 6 lbs! I had the Sausage..."

Chase White

"The food is delicious and the staff is amazing! I recommend 100% We live in LA and we would drive back to eat here. For the comments about wait..."

cynthia ramirez

"Best Italian cuisine take-out I found in Southern CA and I've tried..."

Bruce Morrissette Sr

"Always get food to go from here. It's just hard to beat. It's so delicious. Never had a bad meal from..."

Jodie Goodwin

"Absolutely delicious chopped salad! Every ingredient was so fresh. I can’t wait to try other items. Staff was friendly and helpful..."

Jennifer Brandi

"awesome Italian place. so affordable while being so delicious. we have ordered twice and will be coming back weekly. got the spaghetti and meatballs..."

Evan Pan

"Friendly and was greeted with a smile. Food was prepared and ready with phone..."

michael louie

"Initially it was great until I quit tipin and all went south from there. So so sad..."

george sarrade

"Ohy goodness this place is amazingly..."

Kell Bell

"We love it here, the food is really good. The staff is always nice. I get gluten free noodles when I get pasta. Grandson devoured a meatball sandwich..."

Jodie Collins

Jersey Mike's Subs

"By far the Best authentic Italian Sub. My go to is the #13 Mike's Way. Google maps is off. Shopping center across the street from Ralphs in the Juice..."

corinne dayon

"We love this place and great energy of all the people making the sandwiches. Jason, especially, is a bright light who makes people’s day better..."

Charnae Wright

"They have great sandwiches! The bread is always fresh and all the ingredients on it! There super friendly there. There super clean and safe!! There..."

Jeff Lemoine

"I’m a huge fan of sandwiches and I’m preferential to east coast sandwiches. It’s hard for me to find any on the west coast that can compete..."

Erin Brophy

"I used to work at this location. I moved to Florida now, and I live in Boynton Beach. The location here is nowhere near as well trained and good. I..."

Richard Summers

"I ordered a turkey provolone sandwich and, like baristas, I feel like sandwich makers differ from one another on how well or different they make..."

Melissa Duffy

"Brad and his team are the best. They are always in a happy, funny mood. They make the sandwiches with care like how you’d make one for yourself...."

J M

"The sandwiches at this location are delicious !! We’ve never had a bad order - ever! Wverytbing tastes so fresh that we crave the sandwiches & come..."

Nicole Gaeta

"Jersey Mike's let's you customize you sandwiches the trick is to know what your doing. There are things you can ask for like gutting the bread or..."

Curtis Miles

"Simply the best sandwiches anywhere. Always order it "Mike's Way." You won't be disappointed... Just grab extra napkins. I don't know how the..."

Patrick Wallace

"Omg can't say anything but amazing!!! The minute you walk in your greeted by an entire team of happy smiling faces The sandwiches are great. I've..."

Lisa Sanchez

"Ordered through Uber eats, ordering a #13 Italian Wrap forces you to choose breaded option. Called the wrong location because I’ve run into the..."

Chris Allan

"Overall a great place to get a sub, they can be a bit pricey but are overall great, with substantial toppings in a way that isn't..."

jason Crout

"Come here all the time... Cool team and great..."

john shults

"Found the best cheesesteak near me finally. It does depend on who's making it here but overall way better than Philly's Worst. And I refuse to go to..."

Ge In

Taste Of China

"Best Chinese in SC!. Great Chinese, simple menu with lots of tasty options. Super generous portions. Plus its the only place it town you can get..."

Rusty

"Do NOT be discouraged by the giant hot dog sign because this place is awesome!!! Cho mein is crazy good, the huge portions make it worth your money..."

Laura Demar

"Sad to see this place is closed now, but when I was stationed at Camp Pendleton, this was my favorite place to get Chinese! The lady was very nice..."

Casey Wheeler

"Great food great service, not sure why people gave it bad reviews food is always fresh eat here a few times a week at..."

Romian271

"Best Chinese food in town!! And nice..."

Jon S

"Good food, good price!..."

Jonny Digital (JonnyDGTL)

"I love..."

Beloh

"Great..."

Troy Pilewski

Karsten Rempel

Malachi Uche

The Sugar Shack

"The food and service was great! What a dynamic waitress I had this morning! I tipped her 40% for being awesome and making my day! Protect her at all..."

Leslie

"Went to San Clemente to help with the Tour De Recovery (TDR). Saw the riders off and found this little gem of a Mom & Pop breakfast spot. Rose..."

Moses Simms

"Great Mom and Pop restaurant located close to the freeway. It was our first visit, and we felt like regulars. The staff were basically then owners. ..."

Dave West

"Cute little spot in town for breakfast . We had French toast, omelet and the cinnamon roll. My family loved it. It is quaint, and the service..."

Robert Prescott

"If you’re looking for something upscale, this isn’t the place for you. If you understand that this experience will be similar to when you’d go..."

Amber Padilla

"Great waitresses. Good humor. Food was delicious. Small place with indoor and outdoor..."

tim booher

"This is a fantastic place for breakfast. All the food is great. Be sure to order a cinnamon roll! They're out of this..."

Bob Trammell

"Just left this place and had a great experience. The jalapeno burger was definitely one of the best burgers I've ever had, well worth the cost and my..."

Nate Ramirez

"This is a fabulous good old-fashioned hamburger stand with lots of choices of hot and cold sandwiches and lunch fixings. The waitress was really fun...."

Rick Snodgrass

"I had eggs, bacon and hash browns. It tasted very well and the madam was friendly and courteous. I felt very well..."

Matthias Geis

"Nancy was a great server, and the chorizo, eggs and cheese breakfast was..."

Glenn DiResto

Chick-fil-a

Pipes Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"I loved the cozy feeling, including the paper plates and plastic silverware, as it felt like a picnic after a swim. I got the #1 with no sausage and..."

Waz Waz

"One of my favorite places to eat breakfast. It’s fast, friendly and quality food at an excellent price. Overall vibe is great. Portions are large..."

K Firedreamer

"Love their breakfast burritos! I am not an egg fan, so I asked for no eggs and the cashier asked if I would like to substitute potatoes. Wonderful..."

Mikaela Krengel

"Great food. Love it. Big breakfast is bomb. Service good. My only complaint is it would be nice to see something aside from single use plastics..."

Dallas Edge

"We were on our way back home from our trip & decided to check this place out from the ratings. We were looking for something all of us can eat. Food..."

Nadine Peraza

"Stopped in for a quick breakfast. Great size breakfast burrito! Splitting one satisfied me and my husband. Couldn't help myself and got a fresh..."

Lesley Girao

Flights & Irons Urban Kitchen

Roasted Shishito Peppers

Is Grilled Cheese with Mashed Potatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

Chill Bowl with Corn Bread

Ham Sandwich

Cheeseburger with Salad

Bourbon Bacon Meatballs

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Food was above average. We got apps then split a soup & sandwich. The steak did look good as it walked by to another table. If we are in the area we..."

Cosmo Gold

"Went here for dinner while we were on vacation. It was kind of warm out and we asked if they could turn on the AC to which they obliged, happily. Our..."

Hillary Goebel

"Cozy place with great food and a good beer and wine selection served by staff that understands how best to deliver it. At our table we had the..."

John Crankshaw

"I ordered veggie burger and potato wedges, and my husband ordered ground chicken sandwich with salad. The portions were generous and the food was..."

Holly McKhann Realtor

"It's a hidden gem. I went years before I noticed this place and decided to try it out. It's just good comfort food. It may be a little pricey, but..."

Conor Murphy

"I had breakfast here with my cousin and the food was fantastic. I had the California skillet and she had the jalapeño skillet. Our food was hot and..."

Paola Cabrera

"Our new favorite restaurant. My wife has specific dietary restrictions and they had great food. They don't even have to advertise. The cornbread,..."

Chris

"This was a great experience! The food and the service was outstanding. The homemade Buttermilk salad dressing was the best we have ever had. Very..."

Tod Degray

"If you are a great cook and often get disappointed with the food when you go out, this is a place you should try. The atmosphere is really cozy and..."

Joe Porto

"Nice beer and wine selection. Bourbon bacon meatballs were very tasty. Burger and grilled cheese were pretty average, nothing wrong at all, just..."

Trevor Burgan

"I was very impressed with the atmosphere, the service, and the food! My favorite was the fried green tomatoes but we also had the ribeye, the bologna..."

Joshua Copeland

"Excellent dishes, great staff and location. We had Shepard's pie, Pork Chop, burger, and fried baloney sandwich, all great. Chili was great,..."

jim stephens

"Great environment and the menu has many different options which is a bonus for everyone! I really like the beer selection too. I had a flight and it..."

Elaina Jane Negrete

"Food, service, atmosphere, all of it is thoughtful and perfect. We visit every time we are in town. The fried green tomatoes, best burger ever, ..."

Regan Copeland

"French onion soup is killer. Loved all our food and..."

Jessica Matthews

"The service, food, and drink selection were on-point at this hidden gem! We ordered the bourbon bacon meatballs, a burger and a red wine flight - all..."

James Gardikas

"OMG the food is great. Flights of beer are perfect. Bloody Marys are good. Staff is great. Interior is sexy. Sorry to say I found the wine only..."

Mickey Wilson Ph.D.

"Awesome experience. The food was of perfect quality and the staff is very kind. The recommended dishes are all really..."

Adrien de Truchis

Nomads Canteen

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is pretty good, it’s a local restaurant and because of that you will get a different take on many of the foods that one has already had..."

Juan Cardenas

"Nomads was totally fine. The canteen is above the small hotel we stayed at while visiting, so we stopped in a few times go grab a drink and meet up..."

Kate Gilmore

"This is our second time staying here and we still love it!!! The rooms are brightly decorated, the beds are comfortable and clean. We will definitely..."

charity canterbury

"nomads was our first stop after a honeymoon and we’ve come back at least once since then. This place is great. We love staying here and enjoying..."

Steven DuBois

"Upon arrival the room was such a shot of color and set the tone for the stay. Definitely feel the California vibe and the decor is so playful and..."

Jellyfish Labs

"Check in was super easy, and our room is so awesome! Hawaiian themed with bright colors and the sounds of the ocean playing made for a super fun..."

Jamie Casler

"Love this hotel! First time staying here and I’m blown away already. It’s super clean and cute! Check in was so easy as well. I’ve eaten at the..."

Ana Ghibu

"OH.EM.GEE! Whether it’s a quesa-dilly or poke bowl - THIS PLACE’S FOOD IS ONE OF THE BEST IN OUR BOOK! I cannot urge you enough to try this place..."

Samantha Janssen

"Needed a quick bite (preferred healthy) and this hit the mark+++! Had the Joco’s poke bowl and Ahi Tuna Torte. We loved it! Fresh, quick, cool..."

Jeana A

"Shrimp tacos, quesadillas, poke bowls, mixed drinks, and draft beers! Fun place to stop in for a bite and drinks with friends and the prices are..."

Katrina Callihan

The Lobster Shack

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"This tiny restaurant is, seriously, one of the best reasons to visit San Clemente. Two words - 'shell-free Cioppino'. OH MY WORD, filled with..."

Lenore Swan (Gilyard)

"What a great place! Wow! The food was perfect. Exactly what I expected. Dan was so nice and accommodating . A plus for service! The lobster roll was..."

Steve

"A gem in this part of town. Dan (owner) gave us the best customer service and great food for our family. We will come..."

Richard Zarandin

"Best lobster roll, lobster Mac n cheese, and chowder lobster bisque combo soup I have ever had! The owner is so friendly and accommodating - we had a..."

Brianne Underwood

"AMAZING! What a cute spot and delicious food! I enjoyed a fully packed out, fresh, flavorful lobster roll which came with tasty baked beans and cole..."

Karla Ferland

"Best lobster sandwiches in town! My husband got the, “lobster grilled cheese,” and I got the “lobster roll with coleslaw and beans!” The..."

Ally Hunter

"Delicious lobster rolls! I ordered the Trio for 2, which included one lobster roll, one crab roll and one shrimp roll. They were all delicious and..."

Joselyn Murguia

"Got the trio for 2 to go. The rolls were good and they looked pretty however not worth in my opinion the price. However it is san clemente and..."

Ana

"This place is a gem! Had an amazing clam chowder bowl with the ‘secret sauce’. Quenching our thirst with an ice cold Arnold Palmer. The owner is..."

Oscar Reyes

"I am so glad we found this sweet little place! The people who work here are so kind. We tried the shrimp roll, lobster roll, lobster bisque, clam..."

E F

"Lobster Mac and cheese with extra lobster. The owner (I think) was super nice and accommodating. Lobster was plentiful and the Mac and cheese..."

M P P

"No doubt foods are yummy- lobster rolls, lobster bisque, and the beans! But they are quite pricey for how small the portions are and no true dine in..."

Yolanda Wan

"Awesome owners, super friendly... came out and talked to us made sure we actually enjoyed the food they just made. Could really tell they are proud..."

Tim Triemer

"Kim & Dan are the kindest people and their food is out of this world! Everything we had was delicious. We ordered the lobster roll with cole slaw &..."

Austin Simpson

"We are driving down PCH doing a SoCal vacation, and getting a lobster roll was on my trip bucket list. The Lobster Shack was absolutely amazing - the..."

Lauren Stults

"A hidden gem! The lobster roll was amazing, fresh and flavorful, the coleslaw with a blue cheese has the right balance of sour and tingly. Welcoming..."

Elena Nikora

"We got lobster rolls and lobster bisque. It was all to die for. The lemonade was great too. The service was fantastic. Wish we were local so we could..."

Sarah Baxter

"The lobster roll is amazing, I highly recommend it. The guy running this place really chill and gives out salt water taffy. Definitely check it out..."

S.J. Armstrong

Cosentino's Pizza

Kona Spiked Island Seltzer

Roasted Garlic Chicken Pizza

Personal Pizza 10 with Three Toppings and a Fountain Drink

Two Homemade Meatballs & Marinara with Garlic Bread

Watermelon

One Slice of Pizza with a House Salad & Fountain Drink Special

Wheelchair Accessible

"New ownership is a welcome change. Pizza was really good and the beer selection was nice. I sampled the spaghetti and meatballs as well and the sauce..."

Scott Maynard

"Such a great place with an amazing view!! The pizza is amazing and the owners are so nice!!! Totally recommend..."

Karina Donahue

"This place just opened up a couple weeks ago! The pizza is really good! The service is great! Beautiful view of the ocean. Went with a crowd of 20..."

Brandi McDaniel

"Great pizza and pasta... nice atmosphere for a small pizza shop. They have all sorts of beers and wines... plus they have Coke product fountain..."

Shelli Thompson Trueblood

"This pizza, salad,and pasta restaurant has a beautiful view of the beach. They have a great selection of beers and wines. There are TV's to watch..."

Joyce Ellis

"they serve THE BEST thin crust pizza everrrr! the brownies are uber moist, spongey, chewy and chocolatey! super duper yummy! definitely a place to..."

Tet Carter

"Loved it! The price was awesome and the pizza was very good! The gentleman who work there were very nice. It was a nice weekday lunch with my husband..."

Terry Villarreal

"Delicious food at a great price. And you can’t beat the..."

Kristine Burchett Foreman

"Best California crust in California. Great view from the tables of the..."

Andrew Leclair

"Super convenient location to eat when you are at beach or just to enjoy some yummy gluten-free pizza�starring at the sea. Amazingly friendly..."

Silvina LaFont

"Great pizza and mozzarella sticks and nice view of the..."

Oscar Hilyard

"Finally Beachfire pizza is gone. This new cat has got the pizza we've needed. Hope they are around for a long long..."

Evan Marriott

"We didn’t know what to do for dinner so we thought simple, order a pizza which we never do. I vaguely remembered a suggestion & I ordered for..."

Jesika Nguyen

"This might be the Best place to eat on the pier ( well at least the cheapest ) extra large pepperoni pizza 🍕 $20bucks very Reasonable for this..."

WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR

"Great thin crust pizza! The cheese was cooked perfectly. We ordered the small and it was perfect for the 2 of us. For $10, and with views of the..."

RJ

"This place is fantastic. The pizza crust is real old world style. Thanks for the offering of vegan cheese. The gluten free crust is also vegan. The..."

Twin Palm

"got a chicken parm sub, took more than promised 15mins... but sub is good, chicken is soft and tender inside, sauce is not too salty.. had to scrape..."

Raghu M

"Really tasty thin crust pizza Sea facing seating is cherry on top Expect 10-20 mins waiting But absolutely worth..."

sourabh chavan

"This place is recommended from me, it has very quality sauce, and a very good crust and you are going to love it, that’s all you need crust and..."

Chris Mcintosh

"Pretty good pizza. Worth coming back for. Across road from the beach. Check them out. Had a large pepperoni and bell pepper..."

JAM

"It was GREAT😋. Large pizza. ANY gourmet. I got "The God Father". It includes loads of meat. Just one slice made me full. Definit would..."

Apples

"What a great place, I have been going there for a few years. I always get a slice of pizza, "Pep-Sausage," and a beer. The wings are excellent and..."

Soloman The Tegu

"Great pizza and salad. Affordable. Lots of specials. Quick. Friendly staff. Eat in or take out! Stellar..."

Lisa Fairburn

"Prices are amazing for being basically beachfront. As you might expect it's a long wait especially during summer. Nice on tap beer selection. They..."

Craig Smith

Adele's Cafe

"Wow--this entire experience was a delightful surprise relative to what we expected from a hotel restaurant! Adele herself waited on us and was..."

Arthur Zey

"What a cute, delightful little restaurant. The food is delicious and tastes homemade. The service is good. It is a perfect place to meet with family..."

Melodie Scott

"We had a great time here for the comedy competition. We drove up from San Diego and will be back soon. San Clemente is such a charming little..."

Dale Gottschalk

"Food is amazing. Staff is friendly and fun. Prices are great. You will not leave hungry. Adele is an absolutely wonderful, kind and warm hearted..."

Kelly Martin

"I have been coming for several years. They make wonderful breakfast cocktails. However, today I wasn't drinking and instead brought in some other..."

Alan E Ginn

"I love this place! The food is great and so are the people working there. The service is fast and friendly. The food comes out hot and fresh. The..."

Jeff Lemoine

"First time visiting Adele's but definitely not my last! Adele greeted us and Courtney was our server. Both are funny, very pleasent, personable and..."

Darlene Gray

"I absolutely love Adele's. Food is wonderful (it's one of our top breakfast spots). Great chorizo and eggs, breakfast burritos, egg sandwiches,..."

Alexandria Goodwin

"Adel is amazing and her restaurant was a great surprise to our trip! Great food, awesome service and the food is incredible! The killer hash browns..."

Adam Robers

"Whenever I am fortunate enough to be in San Clemente I always make Adele's my first stop. She is so welcoming and accommodating, not to mention the..."

Karen Lofurno

"Super cute place! Affordable and walking distance to the beach. Very friendly staff. Alot of families and kids so not a place you'd hang around all..."

Estefani Jimenez

"This food is unbelievable ! Almost more importantly is that the food is consistently good. The service is .......... well I can't say anything bad..."

Tim Sarjeant

"Friendly service. One of the best omelettes I've had, with their house made sweet sausage and Ortega chiles. They also make their own chili sauce..."

Jennifer Cody

"We love this place. From the staff to the customers everything is axactly how it should be. Adele is amazing, so funny and our kind of humor. For..."

angie armstrong

"Powder and Poof drag show at Adele's was AMAZING! Such a fun time with some talented queens. Delicious carnitas nachos and key lime martinis. Hope to..."

Teanna Streng

China Well Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent Chinese food in a casual but welcoming environment. Best orange chicken I’ve ever had (yes even Panda). Complimentary tea and cookies are..."

Sweets

"Love, love, love this restaurant. Quality always there no matter what. I get veggie items and always get light sauce they never goof up. My husband..."

J. Rosenberg

"Lunch special was delightful & inexpensive.. Really clean tasting..."

ROBERTA BEAUDETTE

"DON'T LET THE CONSTRUCTION DETER YOU! The food was so good. I was surprised they had vegetable eggrolls. They're hard to find, and even harder to..."

Crystal Dreams Art by Kathleen

"The food is delicious with ample servings. The dishes often present unique faire - in a very delicious way. The prices are reasonable for this..."

Scott Brown

"My grandparents ate here once a week for twenty years or so. This is one of our families' favorite restaurants. They offer meals that I haven't found..."

Sarah Foster

"Love China Well! We truly care for & love the employees of this restaurant who go out of their way to treat everyone very kindly. This has been our..."

Nur

"China Well restaurant dishes are outstanding!! My husband and I visit the San Clemente once a year, and we look forward to ordering a few of their..."

Puya Khatami

"Great food . Friendly staff and reasonable prices. Love this place. I've been going there for last 10 years.! Highly..."

Hisham Toufik

"This is a small Chinese Restaurant, but we always feel welcome. It is located in the Stater Brothers location. Generally we go for lunch and order..."

Virginia Miller

"This is one of those unassuming local favorites. I have been eating here for 20+ years now. The cooks do not overcook the chicken, leaving it moist..."

Dennis “DirtDad” Ordiway

"Best Chinese in San Clemente. I don't eat anywhere else. I love their Fried Rice!!!! We've been coming here for years and it's still great. Friendly..."

Shay Parker

"Good service. Nice staff. Tasty food. Decent prices. What else could you need? The lunch special is always an excellent..."

Tal Nizani

"Omg! Food was amazing! Orange chicken on point orange beef I can't stop eating. Egg rolls didn't make it out of the car. Bbq pfr. Wow! It was pricy..."

Jen Tate

"I'm from MI, this is the best Chinese ready food in America! Go to: shrimp fried rice, orange chicken! Always fresh, nice chunks of fresh eggs, fresh..."

Alexander Wesley

"Even though we've lived 2 miles from this restaurant for 6 years, we hadn't tried it until someone posted in NextDoor that it was a great restaurant,..."

Pat Kornychuk

"This is my favorite restaurant! I absolutely love the staff, they are always so kind to me and my family. The food is the best of all the chinese..."

Carleigh Schumacher

"My first time eating here. The food was very good. The atmosphere was very relaxing. The service was great. I was already planning my return..."

Philip Oster

Rose's Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love it a family place with great burritos, donuts, bagels and drinks best spot on san..."

Ann M Bird

"Best donuts in San clemente! Great food. Great service. Great experience. Rose �donuts is a must visit!! PS - get the big fat donut, apple..."

Joshua Jolley

"Our daughter brought us here while we visit from Iowa. Everything was delicious and the service is great. Between all of us, we had donuts, a bagel..."

Tammy Feldpouch Snyder

"Thank you miguel for making my strawberry banana smoothie just the way i like it. You..."

Dianne Michelle Tapia

"Yummy, this place has great food, service is five..."

Gus Wahid

"Great burger ! Great service the owner very prety and..."

Cong Tov

"Best sandwiches in the South OC! Donuts are right up there..."

Jim Hickman

"Best sandwiches..."

Luis Osorio

"Got the Club Breakfast burrito, 6 donut holes, and the fruity pebbles donut. Donuts are great prices. The burrito is huge with all the ingredients..."

Coral Shaw

"Didn’t have any donuts but had the croissant breakfast sandwich and I must say it twas quite hearty indeed. Good people here too, friendly family..."

Drifton A. Way

"Literally the only place I’ll eat doughnuts from. I swear every other place just tastes like oil with no actual structure. Not only are the..."

Mark Calentino

"I love walking into a cafe on vacation and seeing it filled with locals. Service was very friendly, my coffee was great, I loved my Fruity Pebbles..."

Topher Kersting

"Tasty donuts and bakery items - almond danish is nice. You can warm it up to level up the taste! Coffee is nice..."

KC Chen

"We went here for lunch; they do make proper sandwiches (not just donuts). Delicious!! And the staff… super helpful and friendly… genuinely..."

Jennifer Housley

"Absolutely the best donuts we’ve ever eaten, and that is saying something because I’m a bit of a donut connoisseur of sorts. And if that..."

robb grant

"Great breakfast crescent, quite big with plenty of ham and cheese. Wonderful donuts and coffee. My go to whenever in visiting San Diego and driving..."

Larry Nicholas

"I stumbled upon this little gem by accident, on my way home from San Diego. Easily, hands down, the best breakfast burritos or egg-salad sandwiches..."

Z J

"Absolutely perfect. Not a single bad thing to be said. I go here daily, there is a since of community and belonging here. Coffee is so good I'm..."

Adam N

"For sure best donut in San Clemente. My favorite in Orange County period. Lisa is..."

Tyler Rushton

"Excellent breakfast burrito and really special lox bagel - loaded with avocado on top of delicious lox and cream cheese. Hidden breakfast gem if..."

Nihar Jindal

"One of my favorite spots for breakfast burritos! Pictured is my go to it’s the Rose breakfast burrito which includes egg whites, swiss, baby..."

Katrina Berkshire

"Clean & friendly. Had the club sandwich on a croissant. It was tasty, huge and made to order - quickly. Will come back to try the donuts. Indoor..."

Amy Johnson Graves

"Nice small donut & deli place. My co worker brought me here and I liked it! I had a burger combo. The fries are well seasoned. The burger was fresh..."

jpcd8683

"Wonderful lady helped us and was patient as we ordered and added to our order donuts and pastries and burritos. Now, the burritos are not what we are..."

Danny Johnson

"Friendly and fun staff. Menu selection much bigger than the size of the store would suggest. I've had the breakfast burrito twice and it's a)..."

Gerry McFaull

"Got more than just donuts! You got to try the ham egg and cheese croissant it's big and..."

J-love Indica

"This is the local breakfast spot and it's lovely. And they have buttermilk bars! My..."

hilary eshelman

J'adore Cafe

Ball Park Pizza

Sancho's Tacos

86/100 (4831 ratings)

"Been here several times. Individual tacos are a bit expensive, but they give you a decent amount of meat. Everything tastes good. The chips were good..."

Daniel Chimenti

"Great place to get tacos in San Clemente . The patio has a nice view with a small glimpse of the ocean, but you are really here for the food. I..."

Quentin Fraser

"Love their salsa selections. Food is really good as..."

Ricky Woo

"It was so delicious. I got three tacos for dinner. Tri-tip, Carnitas and my favorite of all battered shrimp. Everything was so fresh and tasty. I..."

Robert Prescott

"The portions are large and the food is great. The down side is that they obliterated give you one small portion of salsa and if you want extra you..."

Maria Elena Elias

"Love love love Sancho’s Tacos. We had the nachos with tri tip and carnitas. Highly..."

Jennifer Housley

"The food came out fast and it was a cool vibe. The taste was meh for the price though. I guess being in San Clemente they can raise the price of a..."

Tony Forguson

"We are new to the area, and we were struggling to find authentic Mexican food. Sancho's came through for us. We ordered two carnitas, tacos, and..."

Denice Solorio

"Sancho’s is hands down the greatest taqueria I’ve ever been to. They find a way to absolutely nail both the taste and environment in the most..."

Anonymous User

"The nicest people work here. DELICIOUS fresh food too! Portions are plenty. Variety of salsa to choose from. Lots to choose from on the menu. Patio..."

Julie Shade

"Good food! I got the fried shrimp tacos! They were delicious! Highly..."

Tara Carroll

"This is a great, small eatery in San Clemente. The food was absolutely delicious, and the inside as well as the outside has excellent decoration. I..."

Troy Loyd

"Had an OG, Flounder Pounder and a chicken taco I've forgotten the name of. All of which were excellent (I think I preferred the fish, where usually..."

Christopher Albers

"one of the best breakfast burritos I’ve ever had!! loved the vibe and atmosphere! will definitely be..."

alexi

"Huge portions, incredible food and really nice employees. I was craving Nachos on a road trip, and all the Mexican food places in the area were..."

Jenae Lien

"Fantastically fast Mexican food in graffiti artist atmosphere with indoor and outdoor patio..."

Scot Egg

"First time going here and I wasn't too sure what to think with the mixed reviews I saw. I was concerned everyone was just talking about the salsas..."

Lynn Eglan

Fig@313

"We had another great experience here last week while the babysitter watched our kids. All our dishes were beautifully plated and delicious, the..."

Alexander Tronchin-James

"So delicious! The goat cheese fondue was a great starter. I got the pork belly carbonara 👌 worth every single calorie! Tried a bite of the filet..."

Nic Honey

"I went for something I don't normally order and had the octopus. It was great. Also Andrew my waiter worked with me on my plan to look cool on my..."

Patrick Staight

"This place is a San Clemente favorite for me. The patio atmosphere is very special on a lovely day. Highly recommend. Great service. The food and..."

Sandia Harrison

"Cute and romantic spot right off of El Camino Real in San Clemente. It wasn’t busy for a Friday night and no reservations needed. The staff was..."

What’s Up OC Fun Events

"Terrific meal & great staff. Thoroughly enjoyed my Rainbow Trout as well as my honeys Filet Mignon. Artichoke appetizer was the perfect..."

Tod Degray

"This restaurant knows what it’s doing. The chef is clearly creative and gifted for what he does. All food is locally sourced and home made, all the..."

Micah Weesner

"Just had my bday dinner tonight. Incredible. Everything was perfect including the dense chocolate cake for dessert. Thank you,..."

Jon Camio

"Fantastic food and quality. Amazing patio dining area. Good service and very reasonable prices. Great cocktails, tasty and well..."

Poul Brown

"Everything about this restaurant is fabulous. My husband and I love the food, service and atmosphere. It’s a magical place to..."

Melissa Smith

"If you're a steak lover, then this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. I recently had the pleasure of trying their steak, and it was absolutely..."

Dante Dahabreh

"A unique menu with a unique taste, dinner there was a gastronomical journey! The ambience, interior and the general look of the place was a great..."

Joseph Shamoun

"The food and cocktail menus were absolutely inspired. Everything came out beautiful and tasted great. Service was excellent. What a gem, and right in..."

Bill Kreutz

"Great place. The historic story of this establishment makes for a cozy, ambient environment. Although I did not get a chance to try the food, sitting..."

FA59

"Great food. Mixologist on staff. Seafood platter is a must along with the Cornish hen. Great outdoor..."

Brent Popadych

"This place is 2t. less salt away from being really good. Everything was waaay too salty. Which was a bummer. But the menu was very interesting. ..."

Jane Kramer

"Food is good. Drinks are great. Service is slow and prices are too high. I would rate 5 stars if they dropped the prices a..."

Phillip Brutocao

San Clemente Pizza Company

"I rarely write reviews but this is by far the best pizza in town so affordable quick and the people that work there are super nice. Unfortunately..."

Stormy Lee Kelly

"I love their pizza, it’s always good and never..."

Vennessa Fuhs

"Stopped after work to get a pizza on the way to the hotel. Parking here is iffy but that's about the only thing negative about this place. The guys..."

Kerri Derwin

"Bacon ,,,,,, & Oh did forget to mention BACON..."

Craig Smith

"The Best Pizza in..."

John Henry Helms III

"Very impressed with our first order from San Clemente Pizza! We built our own Hawaiian pizza and it was delicious. Someone else’s review put it..."

Maria Ball

"Arrived to order a pizza to go on Saturday night, one hour before they close. Waited 10 minutes for the pizza. Does the job for late night craving!..."

Annie Shen

"The Best Pizza in town!!! Crust is thick and chewy and cooked consistently. Wonderful sauce, not too sweet. Very high quality cheese and toppings...."

Angela Edwards

"This is a really cool place. Great food, good service and really nice staff. Definitely worth a..."

Norm Simpson

"Good little joint for quick pizza. Toppings were cooked well, but dough seemed a little undercooked and soft. Ceasar salad was good, lettuce was..."

Nick G.

"I just tried this place last week and have Aten 3 pizzas since, 😄 So..."

Jon Bladez

"Its my first time here but i LOVE the fact how the pizza isnt greasy and its not burning hot when i got it.plus the seating is really small but..."

hana w

"Good pizza, I don’t know about people who’s working there seems like the judgemental🤪 but who cares you’re there for good food, right? Pizza..."

Irina Quinlan

"Best pizza I’ve had in a long time!! Perfectly cooked so the dough was crispy crunchy on the outside and soft & airy on the inside. Sauce and..."

Luke Knepper

"The yummiest pizza!! We love the pizza and cheesy bread. The salad always has super crisp lettuce. And you can't beat the price! Highly..."

Chantel B.

"Great pizza at a great price. The whole pizza tastes good (they use good ingredients) and the staff is always on top of the orders. Good salads..."

Kyoshi Becker

"This was the best pizza I’ve had in a decade, hands..."

Kate Wilson

"Great pizza and efficient delivery! Out in Talega and they are always extremely polite and on time! Unusual now a..."

Rudolf Camarena

"Better than Pizza Port!! Absolutely loved it, everything was..."

Chris Benham

Fratello's Family Italian Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Have had trouble in the past. Didn't go for almost a year. My girlfriend and I had happy hour time there last night and it was fabulous. The service..."

Steven Cunningham

"I don't know how this place isn't rated at 5 stars. I've taken my family of 5 here several times and every time I walk out thinking I've just eaten..."

Kevin Crump

"We were 4 adults & 3 kids. Service was very friendly. Atmosphere does a good job having private areas and family areas making it comfortable for..."

John Hall

"It’s hard to find the small sign outside of the restaurant. That usually means it’s a great place! Once you walk in, hostess is very attentive...."

Jayme Ackerman

"Banquet review! We had our daughters wedding rehersal dinner this weekend in their banquet room. Joey held my hand through the entire process during..."

Shawnie Hobson

"We had our son and new daughter-in- laws rehearsal dinner at Fratello's. From the initial call through the planning and the actual event, Joey was..."

Sarah Burke

"Amazing food and amazing service!! The creamy pesto sauce was some of the best I’ve..."

Danielle B Bare

"We just found this restaurant and look forward to returning. Everyone enjoyed the food and the service is..."

steven schwimmer

"We hosted a rehearsal dinner here on January 1. The private room was perfect for the occasion, the food was delicious, and the service was..."

Natalie Noles

"We celebrated our daughters birthday. The ambience, food and service were all great. The plates are very generous and one could easily split a meal...."

Christine Widaman

Full Moon Sushi

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"I was in the area and tried due to positive reviews. I enjoyed a freshly prepared meal in a comfortable setting. Nothing fancy, just good sushi and a..."

Steven G

"We love the low key, neighborhood feel of Full Moon, the servers are friendly and chill and the decor is low key. The miso is just right (not too..."

Gerry McFaull

"Big shout out to these guys for keeping our community fed. They were absolutely slammed tonight and firing on all cylinders. On top of that, they..."

Bella Martinez

"SO good! Came for the first time to dine in and went back the next day. GREAT prices and AWESOME service! The workers are so sweet, hard working, and..."

Rosa Heschke

"Great sushi at a reasonable cost! We have come here 4 times and have not been disappointed..."

p h (Badbeehavr)

"Everytime I visit family we go there with their kiddos and it's always a great experience. All of the sushi is delicious and it's all for a fair..."

Throwin Ramen

"Wow! First timer and everything was great! Sat at the bar, Mario was our guy and kept up with our orders and had them ready. I can't stress the..."

Francisco Olmedo

"This is a weekly stop for my family for dinner. The staff is upbeat and friendly, the food is delicious and the prices are so reasonable. The only..."

Erin Brophy

"Very nice food! The price was affordable, and the servers were..."

Seungjin Seok

"Sushi, udon, and shrimp dumplings were all..."

Kathryn Knecht (Katie)

"great food. down side it gets busy and can cause slower service at times. plan ahead but worth..."

franco loconte

"The place was very nusy when we got there. We were able to get seated quickly, though. The food was great. Service was a little slow. Hopefully, that..."

Nathan Threet

"Nothing high end but simple and fresh for a very good..."

Brandon Decker

"Cool Sushi spot. They have a great selection of sushi and other foods including udon noodles. They also have a great selection of beer for a..."

Marlon Blake

"Quaint little sushi spot. Our hometown favorite. Food is great and the service is better. Good prices for what you get as..."

Maik Kuhne

"The food was tasty and fresh and came out quickly. It was a little tight in the restaurant but we were able to be seated immediately and the kids..."

Jennifer Slack

"Best sushi I've had in Southern California, and I'm from Seattle, where we basically have good sushi on every corner. Great price for the quality..."

Casey Patterson

"Best sushi I've had in a long time! Really fresh and delicious! Service was a bit slow but staff was very friendly. I think it was slow mainly due..."

Julia

Cafe Calypso

Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito

Chinese Chicken Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"The service is always awesome The food is..."

Hector Garcia

"Sadly, this great little coffee shop closed a few years ago. It's going to be a pottery shop now...."

Norm Simpson

"A wonderful place for breakfast or lunch. I was shocked at how delicious my meals were and the staff was super friendly. It is a great place to sit..."

Colin Davitt

"Came here from a friend's suggestion. Quiet cozy atmosphere with a wonderful open air patio. Great location for people watching while enjoying a..."

Shaun Elam

"My.new favorite spot! The indoor and outdoor atmosphere is so welcoming (and fun! Decorated for the holidays) and relaxing--it feels like home. The..."

Ali Ace

"Great food, coffee, people, and atmosphere!!! This has been a favorite of mine for overt 20 years and only improves with..."

Carrie Cheney

"Fabulous food and great cafe environment as well! The seasonal options are excellent, the strawberry salad is delicious. The food is made with love..."

Sarah Crosby

"The quiche was excellent and so was the 2 wraps we tried. Fresh food at good prices. Staff is friendly. Having to order then go sit down and never..."

Dawn Southern

"Excellent menu with options for everyone. Reasonable prices. Patio is wonderful for..."

Isaac Mitropoulos

"As always, the Calypso is a true paradise! We've been going there for many years and love the awesome people there and great, healthy food. A must..."

Roby LaPorte

"My Girl and I came in and split a Hot Italian Sandwich. It was excellent. Bread was perfect. We also enjoyed the valentine's day decorations. We look..."

John Welther

Firehouse Ribs & More

Wheelchair Accessible

"Firehouse Ribs n More. What could I say about this absolute jewel. If baby back ribs were in heaven, this is what they would taste like. The..."

Gino Watkins

"Delicious food and not bad pricing. So far best brisket I've had out..."

Shaun Grass

"We've eaten here several times. The staff are always super friendly and welcoming. We get the baked beans and bbq chicken each time along with trying..."

Will Steinriede

"The best barbecue in town. The sliders were absolutely..."

James Talbert

"Wow! This place is AMAZING!! Best ribs ever, and I lived in Kansas City for years! The ribs fell off the bone so easily I ate them with my fingers. ..."

GoBigOrGoHome2012

"Read the reviews on the San Clemente Life Facebook page & took 2 Lifeguard friends, the Ewart brothers, to go try the place out. They were out of..."

Mark Ver Steeg

"I had the rib combo plate and was very impressed with the quality of the meat. All the ribs are meaty and falls off the bone....the Chef here does a..."

Timothy Jackson

"Came here because of a recommendation from a friend who lives in the area. I now recommend you to go. Go. The BBQ is delicious. If you're undecisive..."

Daniel Hathaway

"Update: Owner confirmed the smoker and cooking method. Great news! :) The taste was there and my fingers were left with a faint smoke smell to them..."

Kyle Kenny

"I work behind this place and finally went in yesterday to try the burger. The owner was really sweet as I watched her hand make my patty before it..."

Jon Bladez

"I got here about 6:30(ish) was basically empty! I got the fire house burger, it was amazingly delicious, best burger I've ever had! Decor is great,..."

Clint Walker

"Pork ribs are not the small racks you get with little meat. A half rack of ribs here has the same amount of meat that the full racks have everywhere..."

Phoenix Phoenix

"Delicious BBQ ribs and chicken. Usually fast and friendly service. Cornbread yummy. Be advised they only cook a predetermined amount of BBQ and may..."

Erick Wayland

"BEST BEEF RIB SALAD I HAVE EVER..."

E B

"The quality of the meat is amazing. Best chicken I've had in my life hands down. The firehiuse burger is delicious as well. I also love the interior...."

Ethan Igarta

"I've never actually had southern bbq but I don't think it could be better than Firehouse. The bbq is delicious and grilled deliciously. The sauce..."

Ron Flores

"Had a great dinner with the family. The ribs were amazing (smokey & tender), the kids menu was perfect for my picky eaters & the service was fast,..."

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