Best Casual Restaurants in San Clemente

25 restaurants available nearby

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1. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Clemente

4.8

Exceptional(117)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Clemente

Booked 2 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.

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2. Parlor, Woodfire Kitchen & Cocktails

4.6

Exceptional(119)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Clemente

Booked 26 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!

3. Gema

4.4

Awesome(238)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • San Clemente

Booked 7 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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4. Brussels Bistro - San Clemente

4.7

Exceptional(675)

Price: Moderate

• Belgian • San Clemente

Booked 9 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.

5. Fig 313

4.8

Exceptional(806)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • San Clemente

Booked 7 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.

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6. Sylvester's Italian Chophouse

4.3

Awesome(51)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Clemente

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to Sylvester’s Italian Chophouse. Located near the water in a beautiful 1932 historic building in the seaside community of San Clemente California. We share a culinary interest, respect and appreciation for traditional Italian and French foods. The goal of keeping it simple with good breads, pizza, pasta and a variety of steaks, all paired with outstanding wines. Our kitchen is comprised of a team that has cooked at top restaurants around the world. With experience in both fine and casual dining, we landed in the middle, on what San Clemente does best, “causally sophisticated”. We are so happy to have you and your family with us!

7. Truly Pizza

4.8

Exceptional(334)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 69 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.

8. Coastal Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(4838)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 107 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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9. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.7

Exceptional(2427)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 41 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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10. Salt Creek Grille Orange County

4.1

Excellent(290)

Price: Expensive

• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 72 times today

Nestled along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, Salt Creek Grille proudly returns to the Dana Point community under new ownership. Our newly remodeled interiors and stunning outdoor patio exude elegance and comfort for unparalleled ambiance, setting the perfect stage for savoring our enhanced menu that features a true, wood-fired American steakhouse with a California coastal twist.

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BobandLili
Orange County •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Nice atmosphere that’s lively but not loud, excellent food choices on the menu plus a great variety of daily special offered. Service was spot on! Prices are a bit on the high side but you do need to pay for quality ingredients and generous portions.
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Brussels Bistro - San ClementePrice: Moderate• Belgian• San Clemente
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4.7
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Todd
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great new restaurant in San Clemente! Food was outstanding, but the service was even better! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted and welcomed by wait staff. ALL of the waiters I walked by on my way to my table, while carrying food and serving others, welcomed me in! The food was tasty and the ambience felt like home.
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Parlor, Woodfire Kitchen & CocktailsPrice: Moderate• American• San Clemente
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4.6
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Debravip
Orange County •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent service & food as well’ But wine choices are debatable— Only one Mexican Chardonnay available & not good!
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GemaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• San Clemente
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4.4
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Steve
Deactivated - Italy •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Everything was wonderful…. Staff, food, drinks, setting was perfect for our anniversary meal together.
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Fig 313Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• San Clemente
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4.8
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Saravip
Los Angeles •17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Nov 2024
Amazing little gem for lunch! $17 per glass of wine, adds up quickly to $50 for three glasses ( fair warning! ) We chose the Maverick wine which was fruit forward. Red and delicious, about $65 USD. The food was art on a plate. My friend had a large mozzarella ball drizzle with balsamic over her pesto chicken sandwich. I also recommend the truffle fries with Parmesan if you're going to have the burger. It was a satisfying lunch and we were glad to take a nice long walk with the scenic view afterwards to pop into some surf shops.
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Rancho Capistrano Winery - San ClementePrice: Moderate• American• San Clemente
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4.8

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Clemente

2. Parlor, Woodfire Kitchen & Cocktails

3. Gema

4. Brussels Bistro - San Clemente

5. Fig 313

6. Sylvester's Italian Chophouse

7. Truly Pizza

8. Coastal Kitchen

9. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

10. Salt Creek Grille Orange County

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