Stopped for a quick cocktail on the way to a wedding across the street...Fun place!…read more..................................................................................................................................//.............................

Such a sick dive bar. The vibe is better than any other dive bar in SC, live music all the time…read moreshowcasing different styles of music as well. Definitely fun spot to check out.

100% best place :) Super sweet staff, and great drinks!…read morePeople will remember you and say hi! Best dive bar in San Clemente!! And they have pool tables :) Taylor and Ray are incredible!! They make everyone feel like family and are so sweet!! You need to meet them to have the south county bar experience!

I'm disappointed to share that I had a negative experience during my recent visit. I stopped in for…read morewhat should have been a simple order--a thin crust cheese pizza--but after waiting over 25 minutes, it became clear something was off. During that time, the bartender appeared more focused on socializing and engaging with certain patrons than attending to orders. From where I was seated, I had a clear view of the bar area, and the level of attentiveness to customers seemed inconsistent with what I would expect from a professional environment. When my pizza finally arrived, it was unfortunately overcooked to the point of being inedible--completely burnt and very hard. This was frustrating, especially given the wait time and the simplicity of the order. (See photo attached). I'm sharing this feedback because I believe there's an opportunity to improve both service standards and overall attentiveness. ****This establishment has had approximately 7 health code violations which is one way too many to begin with. (Listed under their Yelp! Reviews). Customers should feel confident that their orders are being handled with care and that staff are focused on providing a positive experience. I hope this is taken constructively, as I'd like to see this establishment live up to a higher standard.

We were camping nearby and were on a scooter ride and saw that there was a bar down the street. Had…read moreto stop by as we are bar hoppers from time to time lol. Very good shots and vibes !!!

Big Helyns is what a dive bar is and should be. Good drinks and cold beer with a few tv's and…read moregames. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming.

Holly Kyle and James (and the rest tho the crew tonight) all fantastic was super packed and there…read moreservice was still on point best I've seen.. A well oiled machine this crew here all of them Thank you goody for a fantastic night!!!???

So this is not where my B-day weekend started... .. but it…read moreis where it ended. What a great fun and amazing place to watch some great playoff football and of course b day selenrations.... Our bartender Holly you are absolutely amazing.... Thank you thank you ...

nice spot, excellent refreshing vibes better drinks…read morebetter people Mama Ole's ...................

This place has a strange rule where they won't let you in if you don't have a California ID....so…read moreif you're in town visiting or even Military stationed here but from outside the state, don't bother coming

Holy cow the burgers. Good food & outdoor patio area down in the surf ghetto and industrial area…read more Fries spectacular, and not a pile, decent price for the regular Joe's and Josephine's. This is a good lunch place if you want a burger and a beer, and seems like a fun place to tie one on in the evenings too. Chelsea's cool, she's the front bar matron, she takes care of the place, the guys cooking, they cook like the wind. The aint fast food. This is grindy Friday lunch food. Do you recall the outdoor patio/smoking area. I don't smoke cigarettes, yet I still appreciate that space.

Food was good. Went to watch the Dodger game. Was able to do that on one of their many TV's. I was…read morevisiting San Clemente and I will be often now and plan on going back to this place to eat and play some pool!

Great live music!! We saw Bunch O' Guys and they were really talented. Acoustic guitar, electric…read moreguitar, violinist and drums. 3 of the 4 guys sang and they were terrific. They played everything, lots of crowd pleasers. There are definitely some regulars here and they are out on the dance floor having a good time. Even though you may think a few of them are snobby rich women, once they've had a few drinks we're all pals. Lots of people just dance with whoever and have fun. I absolutely loved our bartender, I wish I'd caught her name. She was working the dance floor bar. I don't drink anymore and just read that Club Soda is sugarfree and Tonic Water has sugar. So I ordered a Club Soda with lime and she was like, "that's my drink too!" and did you know that O blood type should drink club soda? No, I did not know that. I came back for many during the evening. We were with a big group celebrating our friend's birthday and it was a lot of fun. At one point I asked the band (and tipped $20) if our friend Mark could sing Purple Rain. They obliged, he killed it, it was a fantastic time. When we used to live in San Juan, we didn't come here nearly enough which I regret. We will definitely be back to enjoy the live music on the weekends!

Super fun dive country bar in SjC. Always a great time. Good crowd, lively, and decent prices…read more Came for the Tuesday free line dancing class once. Great time, teachers, crowd with spunk and spirit!

We were in on a Sunday and we had the best time! Our server was fabulous! The food and drinks…read morefabulous too! Great atmosphere! Very welcoming! Great outdoor seating!!

Came here for drinks and dinner, the customer service and atmosphere were genuinely great. The…read morestaff was friendly, attentive, and made the place feel welcoming, and the vibe is solid whether you're out with friends or just grabbing a drink. Unfortunately, the wings were a huge disappointment. They were rock hard and completely flavorless. We ordered boneless first then after being disappointed ordered the bone-in and somehow they were equally bad, dry, tough, and not enjoyable at all. I'd come back for the drinks and atmosphere, but I'd absolutely skip the wings next time.

Great location!!! Just steps from the beach, great views. Greeted by our host/server. We were…read moreable to choose our table and I chose one with a view of the pier and ocean. The food was good. A few surprises My sister ordered the Cali eggs Benedict the potatoes wee supposed to be smashed, they were halved. The avocado slices looked old due to the dark tone on them, not the normal green. My chilaquiles had black beans, not mentioned in the menu description; great surprise. There was supposed to be sour cream on my chilaquiles and there wasn't any. It would have cut some of the sourness of the chile verde sauce. I chose poached eggs in stead of fried ones. My eggs were over cooked and cold. I am pretty sure they were precooked. I would give them another try, maybe for lunch.

Service: The service was excellent. The waitress was very…read moreattentive and energetic. Everyone there had a very positive attitude. Which is a big plus. Food: We started off with the coconut shrimp. The coconut shrimp was good. The coconut was crispy and the shrimp was well done for the main dish. I got the Cali Benedict. It was Soooo good. The hollandaise sauce was so tasty. The shrimp was fully seasoned and the potato's were well seasoned and huge. I recommend people getting this dish. Ambiance: The ambiance was great. There wasn't really a lot of people so that was nice. Just kids screaming and cry from time to time.

Great view of the ocean and passing trains. Relaxed vibe. The food is interesting and great. I like…read morethe Spicy tuna Bites. The drinks are excellent. The 1945 Mai Tai is better than the ones I have had in Hawaii. Joey the bartender is great. It gets very busy, so it's best to go early for a relaxed time.

Great bar with beachside views. It's super casual with good vibes. The drinks are fantastic and the…read morequesadilla was big enough for us to share for date night. Service was good but not super attentive. Personally, that's how I like it. They have TVs and billiards. I would definitely recommend.