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    Fisherman's Galley

    3.2 (75 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Seafood
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Kayla R.

    Hi, hello, I don't understand the rating for this place because I look forward to eating here every single year my family comes to San Clemente. This spot is basically the "snack shack" on the pier in San Clemente. Our family usually sets up shop on the beach near T-street, but we make the walk over here to grab lunch every day on the beach. The lines sometimes can be a little long, but they go pretty quickly. And ice cream has become such a hot commodity here that they have a separate pickup spot for ice cream. They also have plenty of seating (none in the shade though) so you can either eat your food there or you can take it with you to-go. I always order the cheeseburger and fries. The cheeseburger honestly reminds me of in-n-out and honestly, nothing better than a cheeseburger at the beach! I also LOVE their soft serve ice cream in a cone. I mean, it's $3! And they always stack it. I usually get the chocolate and vanilla swirl. This past time we went, they didn't do the best job in swirling them so I wasn't able to get a photo, but I have gotten good pics of them in the past. Seriously, nothing better than soft serve ice cream on the beach. Like I said, my family and I have been coming here for yeaaaars and it's one of our must-do things.

    Caesar salad - huge but not the greatest Caesar salad
    Jaymes M.

    **NOTE - some of the menu photos that are posted by other Yelpers, are for the other side, not the Galley. If The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar is at the top of the menu, you are looking at the wrong one. My family and I have dined at their other restaurant multiple times. They're literally right across from each other and we love the food. The Fisherman's Galley is more casual (not that the other side is formal) foodwise and is more like bar food. This is the side that houses that restrooms for both restaurants. It also has the bar. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with a view at either place. It's just a beautiful location anytime you need to grab a bite to eat. A few days ago, we decided to dine at Fisherman's Galley since we were a larger party this time around. Prices are just a little less but if you see the portions, the prices may be a bit too much for what you pay. The staff was friendly, they always are. I'll list what we ordered in a bit. Our food took forever to come out which was frustrating because nobody was talking to us to let us know. Eventually someone did apologize for the wait, and then we waited another 10 minutes after that. I am not sure if long waiting periods for your food is a thing at this location. It was our first time so I can't compare to prior visits. I kept asking for **ice water** but kept getting topped off with room temperature instead. Maybe she didn't know that the water wasn't cold anymore? I don't know. What we ordered: 1) calamari strips $20 - this was a 3/5 for us and a small portion. 2) fish & chips $19 - I THINK there was either 3 or 4 strips. We liked this one. 3) Caesar salad - $16 - this was a large portion which I shared with two other people as an appetizer. This was tossed with parmesan, croutons, tomato, egg & anchovies. Nothing special. 4) kids grilled cheese - came with fries 5) New England clam chowder - $10 - This was very salty. You have to eat it with bread or those oyster crackers for sure, just to get tone it down a bit. We've ordered the chowder from the other side which is also salty. I don't know why we keep ordering it honestly. Each time we've had the clam chowder, it has been over seasoned with salt. I guess we're just a sucker for clam chowder and hope that the next bowl will be better. Would I dine at the Galley again? Probably not. I think our family will stick to the Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar instead. We were always happy with our food at the other side.

    Sarah B.

    Located across from the pier in San Clemente and right off the bike/walking trail is the more accessible and budget friendly Fisherman's Galley. The Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar is on the pier and offers a more extensive menu. The Galley has fish and chips, burgers, salads etc. We needed a good quick family spot after a long bike ride, and wanted those ocean views. We opted for the Galley. Good prices and decent portions. We ordered two orders of the fish and chips (3 piece) and a garden salad. Love fish and chips with a view and the Galley's were yummy. Not too much breading or too greasy. Fries were average. Salad was fresh and tasty. To top things off, they offer $3 soft serve ice cream cones in a waffle cone. They are huge. My boys were in heaven. A good spot for a quick tasty meal . Will return! B

    Good times at the Fisherman
    Shelley B.

    Had a great time at Fisherman today. The weather was perfect. They brought an umbrella over to block the sun. The food and drinks were amazing but we had to stop because we had to ride our bikes home!

    First time here and got the filet mignon, halibut and chicken fettuccine. Service was very good. The food was so delicious. The vibe was amazing and loved that we could see the sunset on the ocean. We will be back again..

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    Milena H.

    Veggie burger for $5 can't be beat. Quick and friendly service. I asked for no onion and no cheese and they got it right even though they had several orders at once. They got a good system going back there. Looks like the summer job spot. You're all awesome. Thanks y'all!

    a view of a pier at night
    Marie N.

    Best Valentines dinner the food was delicious and great portions. The seating was very warm with the heaters and clear plaques that covered your body from the wind. But it was ambience, lemon drop martinis and my date that did it for me.

    Rick S.

    This is an average, good restaurant. The pricing and portions aren't stellar nor horrible, given that this is located in a more tourist designed area. If you are on the cusp of breakfast and lunch and come around 10am or so, you might ask your waiter/waitress if you could put in an order from the lunch menu if you're not vibing the breakfast menu. When you look at the price and selection, you'll end up finding that the lunch menu is a better deal given it's a seafood restaurant and you can get waffles, eggs, omelets, etc. anywhere, but good fresh seafood is what people come here for. It's located near the metro train station, so is convenient in this quaint little town. The service, although friendly, can be inherently neglectful both being proactive as well as to flag-down, mainly because they're busy more so than rude or with attitude. I'd recommend this place for lunch and I'd love to come back for dinner.

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    Sunset views from the bar side are second to none!! Food was amazing, drinks were great too!

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    Come for the oysters, but stay for the burger! Couldn't believe it but this place made the most wonderful cheeseburger too lol

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    The food was great and the staff was very accommodating to our requests. The view was exceptional

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    The food was delicious, we had fish n chips! Beautiful view! Courtney, the hostess was fabulous! Engaging, friendly, and very sweet!

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    We are so glad to have found this place when looking for brunch option this morning…read more We ordered little mixture of lunch and breakfast and who doesn't love oysters on a half-shell first thing in the morning! They were nice and fresh-served with a little butter mixture, and of course, lemon and Tabasco on the side for preference. The oysters were a little small, but they were a good try anyway. We also started with a basket of sourdough slices which came out toasted and hot. Next was the Boeuf Bourguignon was just delicious! They definitely slow cooked the beef as advertised. And also a Mediterraneenne omelette w/some added Gruyère-the egg alone was probably the best fluffy omelette I've ever had! Everything was cooked with delicacy and care in the quality of the ingredients. You definitely get the quality of food that the prices call for. We will definitely be back because it's good quality food, and pleasant vibe with good service!

    This is our first time at this location it has been a go to in Laguna for years. Mussels and frites…read moreare the must have and no one does better. Good service parking is on the street or in the small lot behind. Good beer list they do have some specials son week days . We order two pounds for two people ( this time we did have a lot of empty shells Overall great place to stop. To us this is a comfort food and you can site in the front to enjoy the open wall to the street . This is a small restaurant so you may want to call ahead

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