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    Ilya Restaurant

    4.3 (209 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Stacey M.

    I've been to Ilya twice and absolutely love the space and ambience, it's beautiful! The drinks are beautifully prepared and excellent. Food however was mixed both visits, our group loved the Ilya Mezze and the goat cheese endive salad. The grilled octopus was prepared correctly and also a table favorite. Barramundi Carpaccio was tasty but tiny. We also ordered the baked feta, it was okay. For dinner our branzino was way overpriced and disappointing. Steak frittes also disappointed. Sea bass with night! They have valet for $10 but you can also park near by easily. Next visit we will try brunch!

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    Tiffany L.

    I spent Sunday brunch at ILYA and the space is so beautiful . Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, but those pancakes definitely stole the show. Here's everything we ordered: Truffle Market Salad - market lettuce, seasonal vegetables, truffle vinaigrette, and Parmigiano Reggiano. Grilled Octopus - romesco, chorizo butter, pickled radish, and fresh dill. Perfectly cooked! Shakshouka - organic eggs with tomato, bell pepper, cumin, and cilantro, served with sourdough toast. ILYA Pancake - whipped butter, honey soy agave syrup, and fresh berries. Definitely add this spot to your brunch rotation!

    Victoria P.

    The hosts were disengaged with greeting us and still took awhile to seat us, even with a reservation. Once seated the server was great, helpful with provided recommendations. I would go to this spot more for ambience and drinks vs food. Tried the duck special. Duck was a bit too chewy, compared to other duck at fine dining restaurants. The octopus was the best app but overall nothing too special. I think the spot is worth a try, but was a little overhyped in my honest opinion.

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    Mary Ann P.

    An absolutely fantastic dinner with the most delicious food and perfect service. We celebrated our 15 year anniversary here and can't wait to come back to this beautiful spot. Our server Tayla was so personable and engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed all of her suggestions which were totally spot on. We started with the bread basket, served with a lemon butter so delicious followed by the octopus appetizer that melts in your mouth. The endive and goat cheese salad is light and refreshing. For the main course, we split the lamb chops and roasted carrots. All of the sauces and spices are perfectly balanced. We were treated to a fabulous chocolate dessert to cap off a wonderful night The interior is so pretty open and welcoming all of the staff are so attentive this is definitely five star service!

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    Kelly W.

    ILYA might be one of the prettiest Mediterranean restaurants in San Clemente. The space is bright, open, and beautifully designed, with a coastal atmosphere that makes you feel like you're on vacation. The menu features Mediterranean-inspired dishes designed for sharing. Our favorites of the night were the ILYA Mezze and grilled octopus. The mezze was a great way to start the meal, and the octopus was especially memorable. We also tried the steak frites, half dry-aged Rohan duck, haricot vert, and the Cheating Vegan cocktail. The restaurant is led by Top Chef MENA winner Charbel Hayek, and the creativity behind the menu definitely comes through. We visited for dinner, but they also serve brunch. Overall, ILYA is a beautiful spot for a date night, celebration, or relaxed meal with friends. We'll definitely be adding it to our list of South Orange County favorites.

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    Julie T.

    Been really into Mediterranean food lately so I came and gave this place a try as it's been in my list for a few months. It just opened 6 months ago apparently and it's pretty busy. The ambiance is really cute inside. I love the decor and the patio seating is very aesthetic. The service is a little slow, but im sure they're trying their best. The food is pretty decent. I really liked the homemade pita bread and the lamb was surprisingly very good! Would definitely give this place another try if I'm in the area

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    Heather D.

    Came here for dinner with a friend and had a great experience! We started with the baked feta which was good! It came out in a cast iron with a tomato stew. We shared the Truffle Tagliatelle and the Steak Frites. Both were very good! The noodles were so soft, you can tell they are made fresh in house. The medium rare steak could have been a little bit more rare, but the flavor was good. For dessert, we did the Tiramisu which is served table side. This was super fresh and shareable for the table. The ambiance here is so chic, and worth stopping by even for just a cocktail.

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    Dung N.

    This restaurant is so pretty! I love the decor! We had reservations and were promptly seated. The Clean Sheet and False Promise mocktails were colorful and not too sweet. I liked the False Promise more- it had Sencha Tea extract with coconut water, lime juice, ginger beer, and Thai basil. So refreshing! We chose the grilled tiger prawns and white fish carpaccio for our starters. Both appetizers were very tasty! For our entrees, we shared the rigatoni bolognese and branzino. They offered to take out the head and tail off, but we were experts at eating this fish. I loved how light the fish was. We chose the tres leches for our dessert! It was pretty dense, if you like that texture. The staff was very nice and friendly! It's a perfect spot for date nights or if you want to celebrate something special!

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    katrina b.

    Wow so good! Lucked out and made it to happy hour lots of amazing options. Not your typical happy hour menu! Would definitely come back!

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    Jennifer T.

    Came here for Sunday brunch and had such a great experience! The restaurant is beautiful with a bright, open atmosphere that feels relaxing and inviting. We especially loved the broiled Marlborough oysters and the branzino, and everything was fresh and beautifully presented. The hot chocolate was also such a fun treat! The service was friendly, and the whole meal felt like a little Mediterranean getaway. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu!

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    Lisa W.

    I came here with a group of friends for a birthday celebration. We had a fairly large group of 11 people. We waited about five minutes or so and were seated. The space itself is very beautiful with open-air dining and lots of natural light. There are four dollar signs on the Yelp profile for a reason. Mocktails are $15, entrees start at $36. I ordered seared salmon and Clean Sheet (mocktail). The salmon was pretty well cooked so it was more than well done than seared. The entrees do not come with any sides so you'll have to order anything extra that you want. One of the friends I was dining with asked the server and another person who I assume was in management about the lack of sides to go along the entree and he comped her a spinach and mushrooms and carrots side dishes which was very kind of him. Service was good and our waters were refilled frequently. The food itself was good but not great. My boyfriend and I shared the salmon and the truffle tagliatelle. The pasta was very flavorful and delicious. No complaints there. The salmon was average. For the price, I was hoping for more as far as flavor and presentation. I had some of the escargot and some of the mezze platter, both were decent.

    Aaron V.

    Another solid addition to the San Clemente lineup for restaurants. This place packs a straight punch. Great drinks. The food was delicious and the inside of it is very modern. Giving it a trendy vibe. Our service was solid. Hope this place gets the recognition it deserves locally. Cheers!

    Aalia S.

    We sat in the patio, which was very cute, but can get cold. Our service was great. The restaurant was beautiful. We started with the dips and they were all good. I wish they provided more pita bread with the dish though. We also tried the prawn appetizer. It was fine. For our mains, we got the truffle pasta and the steak with the pepper sauce. The truffle pasta was tasty but a little bit overcooked. The steak had a great sauce to it, but it wasn't the best cut of meat as there were some chewy and fatty parts, it also came out cold. They were really kind and provided free dessert for a birthday at our table. We got the tiramisu and it was delicious.

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    4.8(18 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    We started working with Simone/Aventura Ocean Club/Orange County Beach Weddings in…read moreSeptember/October 2018. I (the bride) was working in the area when I stopped by Aventura Ocean Club by myself at first to check the venue out. I loved it so much I had to bring my now husband back as soon as we got back from a mini vacation and on that day, we secured the location. Just imagine an amazing view of the harbor and sailboats while feeling relaxed in a room that is modern, intimate and designed well. This venue is NOT old school like some weddings that we have all been to, its updated and amazing. Besides the view, another huge selling point is the largest wrap around balcony I have seen at a wedding. Aventura Ocean Club sets up couches, chairs, and a firepit outside for the guests to enjoy while they are not inside. We had our wedding on 8/10/2019 and we have nothing but great things to say about the venue. We got married at Heritage Park in Dana Point (Simone coordinated all of this) and had our reception at Aventura Ocean Club. I am still getting compliments to this day about the venue, the view, the decorations, the food, the grand entrance that we did (think sail boat entrance) and even the florals, DJ and photographer we used (all who came recommended from Simone). We could not have asked for a better wedding and we are truly pleased. It is obvious Simone cares about her clients and truly believes in marriage and happiness, she was wonderful to work with. A few helpful hints about this venue: 1. It is intimate but fit 100 people on the inside with no issue. 2. Your guests will rave about the sail boat grand entrance if you choose this option. 3. If you use their wedding package/coordinating services (which you should in a heartbeat) your event will look even better than you imagined but with your style through and through. 4. Simone/Aventura Ocean Club/Orange County Beach Weddings and all her recommended vendors will give you the wedding of your dreams. 5. This was in our price range where a lot of other beach/beachy/coastal venues were significantly more money and you had to do everything yourselves.

    I've been to the harbor a few times and never had the chance to visit this venue. I met Jeff who…read moreworks here who was amazing and welcoming. The drinks were good and let's talk about the view! Wow! There's a TON of parking so that's always good too. I would highly recommend this venue. Service, food, drinks and the view. Can't beat that!

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    Reception at the Harbor Room

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