Best Restaurants for Groups in San Clemente

Waitress was a little confused and initially brought the wrong tea. She was apologetic and may have been new. My only complaint is there was a small dog at the table near us that was barking off and on. Felt they should have been asked to take the dog out of it couldn’t behave or stop barking. Luckily it was towards the end of our time there but feel bad for others who just got there. Other than that had a great time and enjoyed the food.

The Chart House in Dana Point is always a wonderful dining experience. From the excellent service, to the delectable food, coupled with a fantastic view. It just doesn’t get any better than this. 5 Stars

The Pizza Is an always appetizer as well as the pate board. We enjoy these 2 items very much. Today we had the Butternut squash soup that was extremely delicious, and we had the Granny apple Gorgonzola salad with Chicken.

Parlor offers a great dining experience. The vibe is energetic, the place is busy, yet the staff is well trained in making you feel taken care of. Making a reservation is highly recommended. If you do you'll be welcomed and promptly seated, then attended to by waitstaff, whom are friendly and knowledgable about the menu. The menu is well curated and the appetizers and main courses expertly executed. I've had pizzas, pastas, salads and appetizers and all have been terrific. All throughout the experience management keeps a casual but watchful eye over all, stopping by to check in and make sure you are enjoying yourself. In short, Parlor is a standout experience and highly recommended.

We didn’t even know the place existed until we ordered several dinners thru Door Dash. We decided we had to go to the restaurant to see where it was and what was it like. We were pleasantly surprised. It’s located in the San Clemente Inn that in the 70s was where the Nixon support and news groups would stay. The decor of the restaurant hasn’t changed, and it’s neat to see the “retro” 70s surroundings. The service was excellent. I had the salmon and my wife the filet mignon. Both were excellent. The menu is limited but adequate, and they are working on expanding the wine selection. We were surprised that the restaurant was almost empty on Sunday night. That reflects the lack of publicity since we have lived in San Clemente for 35 years, and even if it has only been open for two years, we and our friends didn’t know it existed. Maybe consider it “ a diamond in the rough”. Great place and easy parking. Worth a try.