Love their big salad. Excellent deliseus for lunch or…read moredinner. I leave the littice out.

A cute little spot in San Clemente, this place embodies everything I imagine in a beach city gem…read more The Nachos are hefty in both portions and flavor. Everything worked well together, and omg that Cheese pull. What this place IS, IS because of the details. The setup, the décor, the AMAZING workers and how cheery and helpful they were... the cucumber/lemon water, the samples of yogurt while you wait, and the hot sauce options, all make for an enjoyable experience. Good food can be found anywhere, but when you pair that with an atmosphere that is both soothing, welcoming, and charming... you've got a home run. Oh speaking of details? WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THE MUSIC? I don't know if it's like this everyday but the oldies playing ties everything together. Summers here have got to be magical that hit on beach city nostalgia. They've got alcohol. What? So you know we had to try what they had on draft. This Active Culture location is pretty popular too, because as I write this. People are pouring in, and door dashers are picking up. Winner. Winner. Fresh ingredient dinner.

Parlor has been on my San Clemente list for 2 years. And now that we've lived here for 4 1/2 months…read morewe were due for a visit. We picked my birthday of all nights! Our waitress name was Claire and we hit the jackpot. So personable, friendly and made the night super special. We also met the manager/operator Joe. He made us feel like we were weekly locals and welcomed us with open arms! We want to come back ASAP just to see Claire and Joe again! Special people. The food, OMG this place is such a gem. We started with the Herloom Tomato Burrata appetizer which was very good. This fresh tomatoes (which needed a pinch more of some crunchy sea salt) with a light pesto, micro greens and burrata. Perfect combo eating bites with the grilled sourdough they bring along side. If you have Claire she'll bring you fresh butter and hot honey. Pro tip!!! This combo is undefeatable. And the wings. They are all half flats, extra crispy in a spicy and sweet sauce. Very very yummy. That blue cheese needs a little thickening but besides that, FIRE! Next we got the Organic Arugula salad with hazelnuts, shaved pecorino and mint. Damn this salad was sleeper hit. Eat it with your pizza, the richness needs something to cut through it, this salad! We got the wild mushroom Pizza which Claire recommended, which ABSOLUTELY blew me away. So perfect crispy yet perfectly chewy at the same time. I think this is my new fav pizza in all of OC. Lucky me I live 1.7 miles away. OMG ya'll this pizza is worth a 2 hour drive to get here! To end the meal for my birthday they surprised us with a Panna Cotta. Beautiful like a perfect creme bruele in a latte cup topped with a nut sort of crumble and a mint leaf. PERFECT ending to an absolutely perfect meal. Thank you Parlor for making my 48th birthday one to remember. We cannot wait to come back soon.

2nd visit to the speakeasy and enjoyed it a lot. Secret password is "Joe." He's the owner…read more It's a cool hidden spot behind and below the kitchen area. It's dark and cozy with a small but fully stocked bar and a separate private room with a pool table and big screen TV. The drinks are delicious as well as any of the food you can order from the restaurant above.

Best meal I've been able to experience in a long time, very family friendly, I got the new happy…read morehour chicken tacos, they were amazing! Definitely be returning.

Finally got to try this place! Been wanting to come here for quite some time, and we finally did…read morewith family visiting from Vegas! They too were WOW'd! It was perfect timing we arrived after the major rush...apparently the 30th annual classic car show had just wrapped up for the day! It was a beautiful day as always in DTSC, but we opted to sit inside since we found a table for our party of 6! You place and pay for your order at the counter and they give you a number, and your order is brought to your table. There were plenty of food and drink options on their menu. I went for the Carne Asada Tacos (seriously, one of the BEST I've ever tasted, bonus points for the tortilla keeping its form till the very last bite!), and my husband went for the Cali Brisket Cheesesteak, which he enjoyed wholeheartedly (omg, those housemade chips though!!!). I washed mine down with a Ginger Lime Booch, which was so refreshing! This place was a hit for me, and we will definitely come back again very soon! Side note: We even got to meet the owner that day (super nice and chill guy) and saw his classic car parked out front, which was a beast with the roar of the motor equally majestic!!! LOL. Thank you for the great hospitality. Looking forward to coming back soon! CHEERS and happy eating till next time...

Fresh seafood and casual coastal vibes!…read more I tried Seasurf after a long day at the beach, and it was a filling meal with good quality fish! The poke salad came with a generous amount of vegetables, I ended up finishing the tuna poke and taking home half of the salad. The poke was fresh and well seasoned! The wait was a little long on the weekend, it took roughly 40 minutes to get our food. Street parking is available, and it's around a 15-20 minute walk to the beach!

Great little place . We have the North-shore Garlic shrimp…read moreand poke and chips . Great Prices .

Someone said you guys are closing!!! No! Please don't! I love you guys!…read more From your pork belly banh mi, to your sticky wings, Thai flavoured mussels, your specials and all your beautiful faces! Rounding up the family and friends for an MRK feast. Y'all are the best

Always smells delicious when walking in. Love that they use fresh ingredients for clean and healthy…read moredishes. Glassware used not microplastics and the water is (tested) super pure. Be sure to come for a fantastic meal and excellent atmosphere! Service is professional and prompt too.

Most excellent.. super chill st the San Clemente location…read more Delicious beer Ordered Korean Reuben and fries, simply delicious!!! Had Pillow Talk and Pint of Soul beers.. both were great Excellent service, great super chill vibe

Docent Brewing on Del Mar is a lively, cozy, super chill spot to enjoy a brew or three and grab a…read morebite...with friends or by yourself. Today I'm flying solo and needed a good beer and a solid meal. Surprisingly, I was no fond of their English Barleywine, and I LOVE barleywines. However, their Red Rye Ale was very proper and treated me quite well. The Chile Verde Quesadilla was delicious with bold flavor from the Chile Verde and a nice kick from the green salsa. Also included a side, which the arugula salad round things out nicely. Not at all sad that I wandered in. First time. Won't be my last!! Cheers, friends!!!

MAKE SURE TO TRY THE LAVA CAKE!!! Will go back for that cake and coffee ice cream on top!! The…read moreBranzino was also amazing. Also the bread. We loved the ambiance. Very nice decor and cute overall vibe. Felt authentic. Great restaurant and great people. Both servers were very kind and made the experience great. We did not catch their names but the male (curly blonde hair) was very nice and made sure we got the beer and food we wanted. The female (brunette) made sure we got the dessert we wanted. The hostess was very nice and was able to accommodate to get our requested table right away. Everyone was lovely and made us very happy to be there. Thank you all!

came on a Saturday afternoon. the street of Avenida Del Mar was pretty packed with customers and…read morestreet parking was pretty much all occupied. they were located on a popular area for sure. we came a bit early for dinner. the restaurant was not biz yet. the place looked clean and bathroom was as well. We sat on a booth. the server had an accent, almost felt as if I was in Belgium. he took care of our orders but we never saw him again afterwards so his service wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. we ordered few things: 1) beef carpaccio- looked like any other beef carpaccio dish but this one wasn't as good. the meat wasn't cut as thinly as others. it was adequate dish but nothing great. 2) small mussels and fries- pretty good. wish there was more pieces for $29 3) pork shank- the presentation was avg. But this dish was fantastic. the meat fell off the bone, literally. meat was very tender. great dish. 4) beef bourguignon- very good dish too. not salty like most places. meat was flavorful and tender. 5) brazino- not bad but I've had better. felt like the skin needed to be crispier. 6) Profiteroles au chocolat- I've never had this before. amazing dessert. perfect. the ice cream inside the dough, choux pastry, was superb.

It's Monday afternoon and the weather is perfect. The hostess seats us in the front, an L-shaped…read morebooth where we both sit facing outside. Rectangular bistro tables in front of us run along the wall. The rest of the restaurant is darker with more intimate lighting. My friend and I have the same order, Bistro Plate. It's a little bit of everything; soup, salad, and entree. Soup of the day is a Red Pepper Bisque topped with a crostini and a dollop of goat cheese. Salad is slaw style, lightly dressed. Filet mignon, ordered medium rare, is definitely petite; sitting on crispy garlic toast, topped with what seems to be chimichurri (though the menu only mentions steak butter). All of it, perfection. We enjoyed our cocktails as well. Both of us with a Coco Rita in hand. It felt like a vacation. We enjoyed the cocktail so much that we sat in the bar for another one after paying the bill and moving our cars (due to the 3 hour parking limit). I live in Oceanside and would love to come back here. Old Town San Clemente has it's own charm. It felt like a little getaway though was only a girls day outing.

Most everything was great here. I had the prime rib dip. It was delicious. Offered different…read morehorse radish options. Au jus was tasty and the meat was sliced thin and cooked perfectly. My wife got a burger cooked the way she liked. Had fries and my wife ordered the tomatoes with blue cheese. Some of the best tasting fries I've had. Both of us really liked the tomatoes. The restaurant was well decorated with a varied menu. Aldan, our server did a terrific job. Never left us for too long, kept the water filled as well as the ice tea. Their desert was great. It was huge and very flavorful. I had two minor issues. They only had mango ice tea. Also I ordered a Diet Coke, it was $4 for a miniature bottle. Maybe only 6 oz. Kind of skimmpy. Other than that I loved this place.

So yummy! Their salad is delish. Their dressing is my favorite…read more They also have excellent pesto and bread! It's our go to. I do wish they had online ordering though.

You talk about a meatball sub?!?! This thing is insane. I mean, absolutely revolutionary. Lean…read moreground beef with massive chunks of garlic. Light baguette that the cheese is absolutely glued to. Every bite was bursting with flavor. It's a quaint spot with just a few seats. The workers are awesome and nice. I sat outside at lunch. To go orders were running in and out, I knew i was in the right spot. Let's revisit the sandwich. The problem with a meatball sub is it is too messy. They do not over sauce theirs, which is great. Rather, they give a little marinara on the sandwich, then add a dipping cup for the rest of the marinara. Brilliant for folks on the go! Honestly, one of my favorite meals while in SC, and i could definitely eat it everyday, lol

Fun place with a great Happy Hour Wednesday tonFriday 3-6. My favorite is the plate of chili…read moreCheese fries which is a meal in iself. The potatoes are fresh cut and that is so important the sweet, starchy taste is so Superior.

Ambiance is baller !!!!!!! The animatronics are special…read more You just finesse that anymore. AND the food was off the chain