We like really the store and the folks in it. I'd been going to alternatives (TJ's, Sprouts etc.) However, find their selection and quality comparable, better priced overall and more local. Much of the deli food is surprisingly good too and we're still avoiding restaurants with coronavirus thing. It's always nice to see Reuben there. The guy's attitude is amazing and this kinda work can't be easy - I think I was calling him Raymond. What do you want from me? I was just buying chicken. Wife likes the other stuff and Ruben/Raymond. Whatever, It's a nice place read more

The checkers in this Ralph's loves to smash my food they smash up my potato chips as they slide it down the conveyor belt they leave the conveyor belt running so all my stuff smashes into itself at the end of the line the baggers are horrible they like to put bread under the milk and place other heavy objects on top of delicate items and everyone who works here is just plain rude I had no idea how good I had it at the other Ralph's I shopped the selection is also very limited here they have very few boxes of cereal to choose from no golden grahams no frosted rice crispies and other popular items and it also seems things are more expensive here they constantly face over the holes so items that they are out of don't get ordered it's just overall a very frustrating experience dealing with this Ralph's it's sad because it's the closest one to my home read more

I work right down the road from Ralph's so I often come in early to grab a snack before work. The store is always clean and well stocked. The big reason I give it 5 stars though is for the cashier Norma G. Every single morning I go in there she is always smiling, sweet and helpful! She provides great costumer service and I feel like that is super important. Thanks for making my mornings more bearable! read more

I don't ever buy stuff from the store also to the lady that's front and she's very prejudice but try it out just giving all you people FYI

This location is a brand new remodel job from the ground up. It's a really nice new store with all the latest stuff. Good salad bar, produce, meat dept. and the works. Tables to eat outside on a sunny day with umbrellas. * Must compete for parking. A good place to stop to get your food before you head to the beach or campground. Great for surfers and travelers. (Gas-up at United Oil nextdoor.) They now are carrying even more healthy food brands for the discriminating consumer. One of my favorite locations. JR read more

Good place, clean and they do take steps for the safety of their customers and staff. This is a big thing these days, we customers care!

Nice, pretty, super clean, good deals, fresh stuff. It also seems to be the only place with a clean public bathroom nearby.

This store is new so it has a great feeling when you walk in. Some natural light and nice and cool in the summer. people are super. Parking lot is crowded, so drive carefully. read more

Today was once of the worst experience i have ever had . The cashier May of been having a bad day but to tell me to move along and to not read the coupon and on top of that I'm trying to control my son( active toddler only other moms would understand ) she even had the nerve to say there's a line you need to move along . Like really ! It sucks cause all the other employees are amazing ! read more

I wouldn't even give this a one star. I was shopping in the store this past weekend when I heard the manager I am assuming, she had shoulder length brown hair hair middle age yelling at her employee as if they were ignorant and garbage. No wounder the employees arent happy. As a manger they they should be setting a good example and treating their employees w respect. I will never go into that store again I wouldn't even let my teenage child work in n environment like that, I hope they find a new one I wouldn't want a boss like that, I've seen her before I think her name started with a T. read more

Love this store!!! After 15 years of shopping at Albertsons by SC High school I now shop at Ralph's. EVERYONE is so friendly and helpful, unlike the unfriendly and over my job employees at Albertsons. read more

I like this store. Clean and easy to navigate. Plus, unlike just about every other Ralphs that I have been in, the checkout line was super fast, and the staff VERY friendly! read more

I hope the manager at this Ralph's reads this. I had two wonderful check out boys help me above and beyond the call of duty the other day. Hunter and I believe the other boy's name was Jordan. They sang the praises of working at the store and were courteous and helpful. You are lucky to have them! read more

5 stars for Bernardo! They were out of marinated carne asada, and Bernardo offered to marinate some for me. So nice!

Selection is okay, but the employees aren't exactly friendly, and the customers can be inconsiderate. Is it really necessary to leave your cart in the middle of the aisle when you can easily push it over to the side? Move your cart over and you won't be annoyed when I ask you to make a little space for me to come through!! This has happened 4/5 times I've been here. read more

Small, crowded, overworked and harried staff but otherwise okay

So my recommendation is to try their deli sandwiches. They use Boar's Head Meats, pile the meat high and have decent rolls. $8 for a sandwich, chips and drink. Did the pastrami today and it was great. I would have had to buy 6 pastrami sandwiches at Subway to match the amount of meat on the sandwich. Surprisingly good! read more

If I could leave no stars I would. Absolutely a shit show. Live right by here but drive farther to go to a different grocery store. Never any parking. No one ever helps. Shelves are either empty or stocked with broken, unsealed items or mislabeled with wrong price so you get a surprise at checkout. Managers will argue with you about prices when they mislabeled items. One tome a manager called on the loud speaker to have someone help me get something from the top shelf, and none of her employees responded to her... after three attempts she had to help me herself. Avoid, go to any other store for your needs, especially if you want a fair price and decent help. read more

Keeps your ears open for a temporary closing of this store (Should be in November or December of 2011). Generally they will liquidate all products at a great price to empty the store. They will be demolishing the shop buildings next door to accommodate for their new expansion. I saw images of what the new Ralphs will look like and I'm sure the city will be pleased. read more

I go to this store several times a week because it is close to my house. This is a good store and the people who work there are very friendly and helpful. I would give them five stars The store itself is clean and well organized. Prices are on the high side but weekly sales are very good. The meat department is very good for a supermarket. Produce is good and very acceptable for a small supermarket I do prefer this Ralph's to the other Ralph's in San Clemente on Camino de los Mares even though the other Ralph's is much larger. I go to this store to buy what I can't get at Costco or Trader Joes. read more

I was unable to find a bakery in San Clemente that was open to make a small cake for my wedding on 1-6-16. I took a chance on having Ralph's do a cake for me. I'm not much of a "cake person" but still wanted a cake for pictures....And it was DELICIOUS! It was nicely decorated and was ready for pickup on time. THANKS TO THE STAFF IN THE BAKERY read more

This store is a complete joke! I was just told that I cannot pay with my credit card only debit when you have a chip on your card. I want to gain points while using my credit card. They're rude they merger offer help out and the parking lot is a complete disaster. Stater Bros smokes them read more

Store itself is ok. Not great, but in a pinch, ok. If you are paying with EBT or WIC though, some of the employees are really rude and discriminating. I often go to another store to avoid the rude vibe or go at night when its not so crowded, still get treated poorly. Its called discrimination to do this to any person because they are using these food vouchers from an federally funded program, (which our family qualifies for based on need and income), that partners with this chain of stores. We were all born in this country, pay taxes, and work hard. Circumstances beyond our control contribute to this need at this time. Thank goodness there are these programs to help fill the gaps. Honestly, I'm sure its a hassle for the employees and for the other customers who have to wait 30 seconds longer for my transaction to be done, but its not cool to treat someone differently and apologize to the waiting customer for them having to wait, while I'm standing in line with my kids. SUPER RUDE! Jordan and Norma especially, they has no CLUE how to represent their employer positively. If Kroger/Ralphs are going to do this to customers, why participate in WIC or EBT? Boo this store for allowing it to happen. Kudos to the employees who are nice no matter what, they are the tride and true read more

This store has changed so much over the years. I love to walk in to see familiar faces greet me immediately. Cricket is such a doll, so nice , and remembers my kid's names, love her. The produce is always perfect, the sushi bar is very popular. And really where else can you get manager specials on salmon?!? This is my favorite store. read more

I agree, the new store is nice, but you can't change the people. Many inconsiderate people work/shop here for some reason. They could have done so much more with the remodel of this store, its basically the same old store with small aisles with a new produce department in front. Parking is not well thought out, many people park next door at Zebra coffee which may get you towed. read more

Worst deli in So Orange County!!! The Ribroast & Tri tip are 90% of the time are way overcooked and dry. Half the time the attendants behind the deli counter don't know how to cut slices off properly. The salads, pasta & potato, salads, taste terrible. Poor recipes. Which is inexcusable for our times. Just go online for some great recipes. The deli was alot better before the remodel. The staff was alot freindlier too! Very impersonal now. read more

This Ralph's store is "Exceptional!" It is extremely clean and they do have great sales on items as well! They have two sections for the "Managers specials". One is for the meat items in a freezer on the bottom right on my way to my AWESOME, AWESOME..special rack of discounted items! I mean pies you can buy and cakes for 99cents and up to $1.99 max! They have a lot there! Yet, if you want this deal.., it is located to the way right in the back of the store on a huge rack! In addition to incredible sales on goodies.. they have bread.. a lot of healthy/gourmet bread and I get a lot of those normally "expensive" flat breads. I DO NOT shop anywhere else! I have been coming to this store almost two years now and lucky for me this store is close to my home! Fantastic managers that run the store! Jennifer, Bob, Barbara and Glen if you ever need something they all go out the way to help! Including every single employee at this Ralph's. I have never had one problem ever.. not one with anyone that works there. The employees there are so very pleasant and smiling and telling me how nice it is to see me. This and pretty much as well as a ton of sales items that that promote makes me go there a lot! Pretty much for the incredible service and such a "Friendly" staff! When I go there it really puts me in a great, great happy mood! I get spoiled all the time!!!!! I go and stock up on items that are on sale.. most complain about the cost of the food yet I do not.. I know that what I want that may be pricey will soon to be on sale! read more

I really like this Ralph's; they have a great selection of organic produce, and I'll zip in there if I'm downtown. That said, I experienced a mega-rude cashier today. I placed my hand basket on the conveyor belt. Because I was holding a baby and the hand of my 4 year old, I didn't have a chance to unload it or ask for help before she gave me a sneer and upended my basket on the belt, dumping out my groceries. (I had about 6 items) Seriously?? If I didn't have my kids with me, I would have gone to the manager immediately. I've worked a good deal of menial jobs in my life - cleaning toilets, scooping ice cream, waiting tables--so I get "it." Maybe they are hiring extra people because it's the holidays . . . . read more

This is the WORST store in south Orange County! Their parking lot is poorly designed and cramped (witness the recent fatal accident in their lot), their prices are outrageous, and their selection is horrendous for such a large and "newly remodeled" store. I only go there when I absolutely have to, preferring to drive the extra 5 miles to Stater Brothers. San Clemente deserves better than this store! read more

I just went in the other day and they seem to have a great young man working very hard! I believe his name was Zack

This past October I was traveling from out of town and needed last minute assistance and recommendations for two things I know nothing about: liquor and weddings. One of the Ralph's employees really helped me out. I believe he was probably a store or liquor manager. Unfortunately I never got his name. However, the wedding was a big success and I was grateful that he had helped me select the right liquor for the occasion. The Groom was very satisfied. I totally recommend this Ralph's. Thank you! read more

This location is the best! Parking can be pretty full during busy times but I've always found a place. The inside of the store is immaculate and shelves are usually stocked. If I can't find something (which happens often as they move product locations fairly often) the employees always cheerfully take me to what I need. I've never had a bad experience with an employee. The meat department is great about cutting you a fresh piece of whatever you may need. There's nothing better than fresh brisket! Checkout is always a breeze and the parking lot is very pedestrian friendly with a huge crossing and flashing lights. I love shopping at this location! read more

Very convenient and the area is great! I come here all the time and I always find what I'm looking for! I like close by so it's great to have a place like this on the way to work! read more

I shop here often but just recently had a situation that is 5 star worthy. I ordered a birthday cake over the phone for my 18 year old's party. I was rushing to pick up a sushi platter and the cake but they couldn't find the cake. So I told them to keep looking while I went to pick up the sushi. When I returned to Ralph's they still hadn't found it but had made a new one up for me. Penelope (manager, I believe) was very helpful and apologetic. Of course the cake would be comped. As we were discussing this, one of the bakery employees had the bright idea to call the other Ralph's and sure enough I had ordered it from that location. I didn't have time to drive to the other Ralph's and felt bad that there was a cake going to waste but Penelope assured me that it was no problem and that this cake would still be comped! It was completely my fault yet they made me feel like it was no big deal and had a sense of humor about it. Thank you Ralph's read more