Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in San Clemente

19 restaurants available nearby

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1. Vine Restaurant & Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3024)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Clemente

Booked 16 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.

2. Gema

4.3

Awesome(241)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • San Clemente

Booked 3 times 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.

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3. The Tea House on Los Rios

4.9

Exceptional(2657)

Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 48 times today

Set in a beautifully restored 1911 cottage complete with a wrap-around veranda and lush gardens, The Tea House on Los Rios offers Orange County's premier high tea experience. Known for our famous scones, delicious tea sandwiches, and loose-leaf teas, we also feature a full luncheon menu and a weekend brunch menu, complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys. Join us for an unforgettable experience on Historic Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano. Take the train and making a day of it!

4. Coastal Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(4844)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 80 times today

Christina and Mike Grant, the owners of Coastal Kitchen, have created an experience that will delight and satisfy the most discerning guest. Fueled by their passion for food and a love of hospitality, the Grants have established Coastal Kitchen as the go-to spot in Dana Point. The menu is clean and fresh consisting of fish and steaks cut in house, great salads, freshly ground burgers and more. Coastal Kitchen has a full bar, patio with fire pits, and fresh coastal design. Our mission is to deliver a quality dining experience in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere with a consistency that will bring guests back again and again. We look forward to serving you.

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5. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.7

Exceptional(2428)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 28 times today

RAYA, a restaurant concept by Richard Sandoval, showcases Pan-Latin Coastal Cuisine prepared with sustainable seafood, local produce, natural and organic meats, and Chef Sandoval’s signature Latin flavors.

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6. Bloom Restaurant + Bar

4.8

Exceptional(802)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 22 times today

Orange County-based restaurateur Russ Bendel and partners are bringing a sister restaurant to his thriving wine country concepts to the San Juan Capistrano dining scene.Bloom is an all-encompassing dining experience, featuring craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, and craft beer selections. Located directly across from the Mission of San Juan on the corner of Old Mission Road and Camino Capistrano. Check out our website for more information: www.BloomSanJuanCapistrano.comDon't forget to follow us on instagram to stay up to date about Bloom: BloomRestaurantAndBar

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7. Chart House Restaurant - Dana Point

4.4

Awesome(6277)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 53 times today

Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

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8. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

4.7

Exceptional(325)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 11 times today

Voted 2024 San Juan Capistrano Business of the Year!Winner of multiple Best of San Juan Awards including best restaurant, best dinner, best lunch, best ambiance, best wine and many more. Rancho Capistrano Winery has become the must go destination for locals and visitors alike. In addition to producing over 40 different wines from the finest grape growing regions in the West, we are known for our award-winning signature dishes that blend perfectly with our wines. Our grapes are sourced from different premier wine regions, including Paso Robles, Lodi, Northern California and Washington. Rancho Capistrano Winery has proudly grown to be the largest winery in Orange County,

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9. Luciana's Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(3386)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 33 times today

Located in a historical home in the resort town of Dana Point, California, Luciana's Ristorante has been serving the Orange County community for over 40 years. The decor is reminiscent of a cozy European-style inn, establishing it as one of Orange County's most romantic restaurants. Awarded the Southern California Restaurant Writers gold medal since 1996, three stars from the California Restaurant Writers, Zagat's Survey "America’s 1,000 Top Italian Restaurants 2008" and an Award of Excellence for its wine list, Luciana's has been setting the standard for classic as well as innovative Italian cuisine. Whether visiting our cozy restaurant or our Bed and Breakfast and Cooking School in Tuscany, Italy, you are sure to experience the best and freshest combination of the old and new worlds.

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10. Wind & Sea Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1829)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 27 times today

The Wind & Sea Restaurant is located on the water in the Dana Point Harbor. With water on three sides, every table has a spectacular view. We serve fresh fish selections daily as well as Lobster tail, shrimp, steaks, and vegetarian dishes.Monday through Friday (not available Holidays and Special occasions) we have Hawaiian Happy Hour from 4:00 to 7:00 featuring our world famous Mai Tai's as well as draft beer, wine and food specials. Big screen TV's, keep the lounge exciting at all times. The waterfront open-air patio serves the full menu and is heated at night, perfect for an order of nachos and a margarita or a full dinner under the stars. Private banquet facilities accommodate 20 to 75.

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Robyn
Orange County •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful setting! Our serving staff was professional and caring. We were each given a post card to address and write a note on. We were told that the Farmhouse would mail it for us. We had a delicious meal. The soups and pizza were exceptional! We always return! Thank you!
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Farmhouse at Rogers GardensPrice: Expensive• American• Corona del Mar
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely tea house! Loved the food, had the mission high tea set and my friend ordered the rosemary chicken. DEEELISH! Plan for time to find parking and to walk over!
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The Tea House on Los RiosPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• San Juan Capistrano
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4.9
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Tony
Orange County •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We were greeted by warm and friendly hostesses, and the waitress was very attentive and prompt as well. The food was hot and prepared perfectly!
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Coastal KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.8
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Nikkivip
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our dinner was more than a meal; it was an experience. The flavors and presentation will both be remembered. The ambiance was beautiful, and the service was next level. Lucca was attentive, helpful, knowledgeable, and passionate about the food. Can't wait to return!
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GemaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• San Clemente
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4.3
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lisavip
Orange County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We celebrated my Birthday and had a magical evening! Adam was our server and he guided our evening with wonderful suggestions. We enjoyed the duck wings, and bone marrow apps. And our dinner entree’s were excellent as well. A very special and memorable evening for sure!
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Vine Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• American• San Clemente
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4.9

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Vine Restaurant & Bar

2. Gema

3. The Tea House on Los Rios

4. Coastal Kitchen

5. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

6. Bloom Restaurant + Bar

7. Chart House Restaurant - Dana Point

8. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

9. Luciana's Ristorante

10. Wind & Sea Restaurant

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