We enjoyed our brunch here and chose this corner spot on a whim. Service is superb from every staff member from the hostess and everyone who waited on us or thanked us while leaving. Well done! read more

Bloom Restaurant + Bar - Steak and eggs - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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First time here, no complaints. Great menu, delicious food plus awesome vibe & atmosphere - open air seating. Clarissa helped us and she was awesome!super helpful and joyful. As San Juan locals , we will definitely visit again read more

On the corner of Camino Capistrano and Old Mission Rd., Bloom Restaurant + Bar blends small-town charm with refined modern style. We sat by a large open window for brunch, which brought in a nice breeze and a view of the nearby shops. People passed right by our table as we ate, which felt a bit awkward at times. On the other side of the restaurant, there's a view of the Mission San Juan Capistrano. THE FOOD. - Prime 5 oz. Flat Iron Steak & Eggs. Beautifully seared steak, cooked to medium, paired with fried eggs, fingerling potatoes, and heirloom vegetables. A classic hearty breakfast, highly recommend. - Kurobuta Pork Belly Benedict. Poached eggs over a rosemary focaccia muffin with crunchy ham bits sprinkled on top and a side of vegetables. The pork belly was crispy & fatty; perfectly prepared. Loved the champagne béarnaise sauce which was silky and buttery. Another breakfast I'd highly recommend. THE DRINKS. - Four Amigos Spicy Michelada. A bright and zesty cocktail. Perfect for brunch. - Missionary. Similar to an old fashioned. Deeply aromatic and smooth. THE PARKING. Parking can be tricky in the area. The closest option is directly behind the restaurant, but it fills quickly and payment is made through an app (check the signs). THE VERDICT. A relaxing brunch experience with quality ingredients. Making reservations for brunch may not be necessary, but it's the safe thing to do. read more

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A local high end bistro and bar that covers all the expected items. The food was good, drinks were good and service was good. The room is sark and moody in a good way with about as many tables as you can pack in. There is nothing wrong with this place but they don't seem to stretch any. Everything is pretty safe and predictable. Which is probably what a lot of people like. read more

Bloom Restaurant + Bar - Pork schnitzel - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

We are swordfish connoisseur and this is one of the best swordfish bites that we have had. Also, the fries are hot and delicious. And we're so happy that they gave us hot in the middle of the period from here. You can see the old town on Mission Capistrano. The ambulance's candle lit and romantic read more

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Location is perfect, smack downtown in front of the mission and a few minutes from the train station. I mention train station because I came to SJC via train. The place looks pretty cozy from the outside and it's quite comfortable inside too. Wait staffs are pretty friendly and they know the menu well enough. Not many veggie choices. So we started with the focaccia bread and the only veggie entry Farmer's market veggie. The other people ordered the trout that comes with some cauliflower and potatoes. They are good but not exactly wows read more

Bloom Restaurant + Bar - Focaccia bread - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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I took a day trip to San Juan Capistrano and asked my friend along. We walked the city and enjoyed the boutiques along the way. We decided to come back to Bloom to enjoy their happy hour that started at 4 pm. The host and bartender were very welcoming. The food was delicious, especially the calabrian honey wings served with smoked bleu cheese buttermilk dip and the caprese. And That Vodka Drink was unique, butterfly tea infused vodka, cucumber and lychee! So refreshing!! I would definitely return to try more of the menu. read more

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Me and a friend decided to take a day trip out to San Juan Capistrano. After exploring around the mission as well as having drinks at the old town district, we opted to check this place out that was right next to the mission and heritage bbq! We walked in and was sat immediately at a booth next to a nice view of the street side. The guy sitting us was really nice and complimented my shirt lol. Totally forgot to take a picture of the menu but they had a brunch menu served from 11:00am-3:30pm and I opted to get the hangar steak and eggs with the daily affirmations cocktail. The drink came out first and was really refreshing! Next came out the steak and for the price ($24) I thought it was just the right amount of food. The steak itself was cooked medium rare to my liking and it tasted absolutely delicious! I wish there were more bites honestly. Eggs were cooked scrambled and tasted good and the vegetables paired with the steak matched perfect. My friend got the focaccia bread with honey butter with a salad and she said that tasted great as well! Overall this place is awesome. Server was really nice and the hostess packed our leftovers. For both of us it was around $100 for the amount of food and I'd say it was appropriately priced for all that we ate. If you're looking for a bite to eat that's right next to mission, definitely check this place out! read more

Bloom Restaurant + Bar - Steak and Eggs! - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

White Shrimp & Chilean Sea Bass Ceviche 10/10 This was so fresh!! I loved the cucumber and cherry tomato in the ceviche. Delicious and the cucumber gave it a slightly firm texture. The grilled hearts of palm with the avocado-lime mousse were perfect together! It all came together nicely. That's a great ceviche! Big fan of this dish! It was very fresh and had lots of flavors going on. It came together so well. The ingredients tasted like good quality. The shrimp tasted like it was just caught lol I think this ceviche would pair nicely with a wine. Service was great. They were friendly. Ambiance was laidback. read more

Bloom Restaurant + Bar - White Shrimp & Chilean Sea Bass Ceviche- up close - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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We ordered takeout from here after a 5 hour drive from Santa Barbara. We were exhausted and wanted restaurant food (not regular takeout) but also wanted to stay in so we found this place on Yelp and thankfully they offered takeaway. My husband and I split the Caesar salad, crispy chicken skin mac n cheese and the bone in ribeye. The salad was fine and the anchovies were fresh. The mac n cheese was delicious, smoky and cheesy but not overwhelming at all. The ribeye was good - cooked as requested (medium rare) and was very tender. The bleu cheese mashed potatoes tasted like regular mashed red potatoes, I could not taste any bleu cheese at all but not a huge deal. Everything came to $122 w tax and tip, which I think is very reasonable considering portions were big and we got the big ribeye. I would definitely recommend and would definitely come back when in town again. read more

We had a reservation on the day of the Swallows Day parade. The streets were busy, but inside we were welcomed and seated right away. Our server, Clerisa, was friendly and cheerful throughout the evening. She made suggestions and made our experience. We had the delicious Zucchini Flowers with manchego cheese! Highly recommend. Then 3 of us had steak, we are enjoyed the flavor and tenderness of the meat. The wedge salad was also good and refreshing. Another friend had the chicken and really enjoyed it. I had the bonfire drink and I liked it enough to have 2. We had a great time! The food and service were 5 star! read more

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Hi, I loved the blooms Hawaiian swordfish. It was very fresh and the best I've had in a long time. Service was good seated at the window where we could see the old mission walls. Ambience was beautiful. We could see the colorful bar area and it was quiet when we went in early then it filled up. It's a special place. Everybody should go there when they come here But sit by the window so you can see the old mission. read more

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Super cute place. The wedge was good - filled with blue cheese and fresh lettuce. It came chopped though I didn't request that. Had the fried chicken sandwich. Liked it a lot but the cole slaw leaked all over in like a puddle on the bun. Fries were okay - not really hot or crispy enough. Good service. But it is cold if you're near the door. read more

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After having plans to visit the Rodeo Market it was too busy to be there and eat. My boyfriend and I walked across the street and found ourselves standing in front of bloom. We were both on the verge of hangry so we decided to give it a try. For a busy Saturday they weren't busy which was nice. We were immediately seated and given a menu. We both ordered drinks which were actually really delicious. I ordered a drink called "daily affirmations" and my boyfriend got a michelada. We then ordered a crispy chicken sandwich and a wagyu beef burger. Both were great and the fries were perfect too. The chicken was so tender and perfect I want to go back to eat another sandwich. read more

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We came here today to celebrate my mom's birthday. When we arrived, we ordered a bottle of Prosecco for the table that came with three juices: guava, orange, and strawberry. The server was attentive in opening the bottle and pouring our glasses. He was also ready to make recommendations for the appetizers. We ordered the cinnamon roll, and the focaccia bread. We devoured both, they were delicious. For the meal, I ordered the BLT sandwich with avocado, and it came with a side of fries. The sandwich was delicious. Lastly, the server brought out an ice cream with cookie crumble for my mom to celebrate her birthday, which was so lovely touch. They were super welcoming, and encourage us to stay as long as we wanted. Thank you, Bloom, for a great time read more

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This was a good spot to check out for a date night! Interior is cute, and food was very tasty. Server was very pleasant as well! The cocktails weren't anything to rave about, but maybe I'll order something different next time. Nothing to rave about exactly, but no complaints either. Would dine again!! read more

Bloom Restaurant + Bar - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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Stopped in during OC Restaurant week and we had the pleasure of being served by Noah! Noah was so friendly and excited to learn that it was our first time at Bloom. He gave us the rundown of the OC Restaurant Week menu and also shared the daily specials and his favorite dishes. Noah checked in on us throughout the meal and had such a great vibe. He really made our experience memorable and enjoyable. We ordered: - Wild Caught Chilean Seabass (was not expecting the raisins, and loved it!) - Slow Cooked Prime Beef Short Rib - Tuscan Mixed Greens Salad (loved the goat cheese and hazelnuts) - Dark Chocolate Fleur De Sel Cookie Crumble (such a big portion!) - Tahitian Vanilla Bean & Blood Orange Cheesecake - Pistachio Crumble Great spot and great service! Will be back to try the calamari, mac & cheese with crispy chicken skin, mexicali burger, and the chicken piccata! read more

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Food is amazing ! It's always crowded. Period and servers seem rushed. Ambience? Not exactly relaxing. We prefer the outdoor patio. read more

What a perfect spot to have Sunday brunch and catch up with great friends! That's exactly what we did! Made a reservation for 4 via Open Table. We were greeted and seated as soon as we walked in. Love the open and airy interior of this resto, which is located across from the beautiful Mission SJC. Ordered their Pork Belly Benedict, which was bursting with umami! Kudos for the perfectly poached egg with the yolk flowing like lava when you cut into it...LOL! My husband ordered their Country Fried Hanger Steak, which he enjoyed just as much! I had a bite of it, so delicious! Will definitely order that next time! Great service (thanks Ash), great meal, with great friends! Cheers and happy eating till next time... read more

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My friend and I came in on Tuesday evening to celebrate her birthday. We made reservations for 5:00 and were seated right away. The restaurant was pretty empty which made seating options easy. We loved the brick and the indoor outdoor feel of this restaurant. It's beautiful inside also! After sitting the bartender greeted us and took our drink order. We ordered that vodka drink and the Jimmy peacock. That vodka drink was a bit too sweet for us, but we loved the Jimmy peacock! Such fun and unique flavors. Onto the food- drool worthy goodness! The braised pork belly tostadas were magical- like I want to eat them every single day forever amazing! The tostada was crisp, not soggy at all. On top of the tostada fresh avocado and cabbage carried the pork belly, and then to make it even more fantastic pickled onions and cilantro decorated the top. I could have eaten five of them! Oh man I cannot wait to come back for those!! For dinner we shared the wedge with chicken. The chicken was so tender and juicy! Yum yum yum!! Definitely recommend! Also table maintenance was too notch! My water was always full and plates were cleared quickly. read more

10/10 experience here!! Let's start with the ambiance! This is the cutest coziest restaurant! The open window concept just really amps everything up. I have no words! The bar area was a good size as well. The food...OMG. I had the crispy chicken sandwich. The chicken was soooo juicy and had the perfect crisp on the outside! I have a lot of chicken sandwiches and they never are truly crispy. My sister had the jidori half chicken and she let me have a bite and WOW same so juicy and flavorful. The cooked kale was delicious and flavorful! I will be coming back to get that plate! Make sure you come hungry because the portions are huge! I really enjoyed my drink. I had the chefs specialty drink. I want to try their espresso martini next! Everyone working there was so friendly and very attentive! I highly suggest making a reservation as it gets busy. read more

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So happy to have stumbled across this restaurant as I came in here specifically for the pate. Seems like not very many restaurants in the local area offer a liver pate anymore unless as an accoutrement for a steakhouse or so. Service was extremely prompt and friendly, I have no complaints with the staff whatsoever. The establishment is clean and relatively dimly lit, great for a date or semi-casual meal w/ friends and family. The pate itself is great! Enough for one person to snack on & certainly enough bread to share. It does have a hint of sweetness- tbh seems unnecessary b/c there's already the sweetness of the apricot preserves on the side (which is delicious btw) Barely touched the mustards b/c it didn't match as a pairing for the rest of the dish imo, but the cornichon (pickles) are nice for chasing down a nice bite of pate. Overall a solid 3.7/5, I would recommend the pate! Definitely fulfilled my craving of needing a good livery snack so I am happy with that :) read more

Bloom Restaurant + Bar - Pate of Bacon, Bourbon and Duck Liver - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Tonight was our second time at Bloom and we enjoyed it again! We started with great cocktails - a bonfire and a "that vodka drink". If I wasn't such a light weight, I would have had several of that Vodka drink. So good! The food was EXCELLENT, too! We had the zucchini blossoms (so good!) - along with the chicken piccata and flank steak for dinner. Very yummy and great presentation! And I love the ambiance/vibe at Bloom! Our server was super nice and took good care of us. We will be back! read more

Bloom Restaurant + Bar - Bonfire - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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Bloom is a great for lunch. Especially if you attended church, that is across the street. I recommend the Meatloaf. It is juicy and flavorful. My son loved the waffles. Especially the Créme fraiche. I don't do sweets myself. I tasted it, and it was delicious. The salmon was good, but not great. A little over cooked. The salad that came with it was good. The beers are over priced. A can of beer is 10.50. Nothing on draft. The ambience is nice and casual. You get a nice street view from the windows. Good for people watchers. The service is on point. Very kind, and smiling staff. I will come back again, hopefully for dinner time. read more

Bloom Restaurant + Bar - Front of restaurant - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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I recently tried Bloom for the first time. First off, I love the location. It's a big space that wraps around the corner, right across from the San Juan Capistrano Mission. They have windows that open and a beautiful bar. Our server was upbeat, friendly and was very descriptive when answering questions about the food. We started with the crispy zucchini flowers and it was such a unique dish - I've never had anything quite like it before - lots of flavor! I really liked that they offer zero proof mocktails! The one thing that would be nice are some more vegetarian offerings...other than 2 small salads, they only offer 1 other vegetarian meal. It would be great to see a vegetarian pasta dish or something. Finally, the dessert was also very unique and enjoyable. We tried the berry sorbet, which was delightful. And we also tried the cheesecake, which was my personal favorite! It had notes of orange and raspberry, with pistachio and a raspberry drizzle. Highly recommend! Overall it was a great atmosphere - despite them playing the news on the TVs at the bar. I know news is important, but I don't love watching disturbing things while enjoying a meal. Just a personal preference. read more

I was thoroughly impressed by my experience at Bloom. We started out with the crispy pork belly & pumpkin gnocchi, it is unlike anything I have had before and the flavor was insane. Our server recommended ordering the rosemary focaccia to dip in the leftover sauce from the gnocchi and I'm glad we listened to his suggestion. For entrees we ordered the flat iron steak and chicken picatta; the steak was cooked to perfection and the fries weren't greasy, we substituted mashed potatoes for the fingerlings as recommended and the flavor on this plate was also delicious. The portions are just the right size. The ambiance was nice and Noah took great care of us, he was very kind. I have a new favorite restaurant! We will definitely be back. read more

Bloom Restaurant + Bar - Pork belly & pumpkin ricotta GNOCCHI - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Love this restaurant! I was surprised how crowded it was at 6 pm on a Wednesday..... I'd suggest reservations to ensure a good table. Hailey was our waitress. So friendly and knowledgeable. My daughter loved her drink the "over the top". The mezcal was smoky and the other liqueurs blended well to finish it off. We shared the ceviche and the ahi special ( which was the favorite). Not too spicey with a surachi aioli sauce ... perfect. Dinner was rack of lamb special from New Zealand, the rib eye along with the Mac and Cheese. Yum! All portions large and the meats were done perfectly. Such a treat. read more

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We were looking for a spot to grab dinner with friends so we went to Bloom. Great vibe and really nice server. We had the America Wagyu Burger which was terrific - soft bun and great burger and the Jiadori Chicken - pretty good. The dessert was amazing - Dark Chocolate Fleur Sel Cookie Crumble - I crushed it - peanut butter ice cream with caramel and cookie crumble. read more

Food, atmosphere and service are great here. I love the Vine in San Clemente and always wanted to try sister restaurants. All of them are so good. We loved their brunch. Just like dinner time. Thank you Joshua for taking good care of us. read more

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While the restaurant is lovely and the service is pretty good I am not 100% into the food. I have been here twice and each time the food has just been ok, at best. It's the way it is prepared and the items they pair with. I believe when I was in last I order the chicken piccata which I didn't fully read that lingonberry's or some sort of berry was part of the piccata sauce. Lemon, capers, and then a sweeter berry just didn't hit it for me. My mom had the same reaction. I cannot remember what I had the first time I was there but it was similar in not pairing well, to me. read more

This was my first time dining at Bloom, and it was an overall great experience. We arrived without a reservation, but the hostess was incredibly kind and welcoming. She let us know there would be about a 30‑minute wait, and even though we ended up waiting a bit longer, we truly didn't mind. Once seated, the experience only got better. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. The other staff members inside were just as warm and helpful, adding to the positive atmosphere. The food was delicious, and everything we ordered came out fresh and flavorful. From start to finish, we were very satisfied with our visit. We'll absolutely be coming back again. Highly recommended! read more

Went here for brunch on a Saturday - surprisingly quiet given how excellent it was. Cool ambiance right in the heart of SJC w large windows opening up into the main street. Food was excellent - some twists on old classics along w a bit more originality and flare - I appreciated the mix of options. Will be a go to going forward for a bite to eat when in the SJC area! read more

BLOOM IS THE BEST SPOT IN SOUTH OC. Or at least it's up there. If there was a Mount Rushmore for spots down here, their name would be on it. All the food was incredible. The service was unreal. They have such a cute setting inside. I couldn't be happier with our experience. Cheers. read more

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This restaurant is exceptional. The food was delicious- we got the Brussels sprouts, burger, meatloaf, and chicken. Everything was cooked to perfection. The drinks were perfect. The service was attentive . We sat next to the open window. Good vibes all around. Our server was so nice and attentive. Definitely a date night spot or girls night out spot. read more

The menu for brunch offered several different choices for eating and a large selection from the bar Service was very good and waitress attentive. read more

Prime location in downtown across from the Mission and two blocks from the 'new' River Street. Great ambiance! For lunch I had the BLT and it was very good. The smoked bacon was very flavorful and I very much liked the multigrain bread. It came with a heaping portion of herb french fries. I ordered an orange juice to start. I assumed from the setting that the OJ would be fresh squeezed, but it sure didn't taste like it. Should have asked first. They've got a number of breakfast and lunch things on the brunch menu. Get a reservation ahead of time so you don't have to wait for a table. read more

Bloom Restaurant + Bar - Menu - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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Great dinner. Service was on point. Zucchini blossoms were fantastic. Love there area too! read more

Came a few weeks ago for a girlfriend's birthday and Bloom was the PERFECT spot for the celebration. The restaurant overlooks the old mission, and on that beautiful Saturday all the windows were open to let in the fresh summer breeze. Our server and other Bloom staff went above and beyond to make our experience special. They were very careful and patient with accommodating dietary needs. They made great recommendations for the menu. They even brought out these mysterious pretty purple drinks to celebrate the birthday! Food was incredible. Every dish was flavorful and indulgent without feeling overly rich. Eggs were cooked perfectly. Fried items (we ordered chicken & the prime hanger steak) were super crispy and not greasy. We cleaned off every bit of food on our plates! It's a 2 hour drive for me to come here, but Bloom's experience was so great this will definitely be a go-to anytime I'm in the area. Highly recommend to anyone visiting San Juan Capistrano! read more

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**my review was taken down, so I'm reposting it. The manager was kind enough to offer me a $75 gift card, to return. If you read my review I didn't violate Yelps guidelines. I've been looking forward to check this restaurant for a while. They have limited hours, so we decided to make a visit on a Saturday. The service was slow and I think our server was new to the job. My biggest frustration with any restaurant that has limited hours of operation is offering limited menu. At 2pm I couldn't order the double cheeseburger I've been told to try, because the menu didn't start until 5. But I got could order another burger The whole operation makes no sense. Limited hours, limited menu, with mediocre rates and flavor. I order a BLT, it was safe and nothing too special. read more

Food was okay, not great. Meatloaf was on the drier side, and the mac & cheese side portion was very small. The gnocchi that came with the special was inedible. We had a reservation, and they sat us in a hidden corner where we felt forgotten--service was subpar. Not a great experience. read more