Andrea, Sean, and the rest of the roost staff make this experience as special as it is. To start,…read morethe entrance is a fun adventure! There is a dress code (and a posted code of conduct), which I appreciate. It's a good excuse to dress up a little more and act a little more classy (is that ever a bad thing). The drinks are well balanced, unique, and delicious (and, there's pages of them)! The decor is fun (there's lots to look at), and I love the low lighting and no-phones policy. It reminds you to stay present! Shout out to Sean: Sean is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also such a kind and personable bartender. He made the experience extra special by giving us the perfect (and I mean perfect) drink recommendations our first time here. Andrea also gave us some fun insight on the drink names and history of Roost 374. I hope this place has years of success to come. Thank you Roost team for making this place as wonderful as it is!

Woah what a cool, hidden gem! My friend and I came on a Thursday for their live music/ soft jazz…read morenight and finding and entering the place is a whole experience. We loved the hostess who made the whole thing feel so lucrative and she even took some photos of us in the waiting room before we had to put our phones away for inside. We had made reservations ahead of time but they placed us at the bar which was a bummer because there were definitely still tables available. Inside is cool with eccentric decor. The overall vibe though tailored an older crowd and not so much people in their 20's. There were a lot of drink options but not a lot of of that sweet and fun that I prefer. It's more sophisticated cocktails. Some staff reminded me to not have my phone out when I was clearly taking a picture of the receipt for my friend and I and that was upsetting. How do you expect me to remember prices and what we ordered lol Also there is no snacks other than like nuts and cheeses.

Great ambiance and cocktails! Really liked this place…read more Service was friendly and fast as well

Definitely no plain Jane! Jane bar has a chic and cool atmosphere with soft lighting and hand…read morecrafted cocktails. Jane has a speakeasy vibe, with soft lighting, muted wall finishes and elegant decor, yet still evokes an inviting ambiance. Jane also offers snacks and light bites that are hearty enough for a meal. Great for drinks with friends or a cool date option.

Came to Rare Society for our annual Fantasy Football dinner. The first thing I'll say is that the…read moreservice was excellent. We were always taken care of and never had an empty glass. Also appreciated the recommendations for food & wine pairings. As for the food let's get into it: - Seafood Tower (8/10) Great start to the meal, oysters were on point, everything else was just okay. - Pickle Fried Onion Rings (9/10) Anything pickle always gets me, but these were amazing. Would def order again. - Steak Board (9/10) Believe we ordered two of these. Pricey but worth it, steak was cooked perfectly and came with a few recommended sauces. Overall I would say it was a great experience. Highly recommend getting the suite/room if you have a big party. Parking might be tricky but it's a very nice/walkable area of San Clemente. Would I go again? Absolutely!

Food: 3 because the sides and dessert were really good…read more However, if you're touted as a great steakhouse, the steak better be amazing. It was just ok. I've had far better for less. I wasn't impressed with the 35 day dry aged ribeye, it wasn't tender at all, tough and chewy and 3 of us ordered it. Disappointing because this place came highly recommended. My friends and I about once a year go to a good steak place. We were really looking forward to this place. 5 of us, $900 including tip. Service: We were seated at 5:30p, took about 30m for someone to come and bring us water, we were seated outside on a hot day, they must not believe in cold water with ice cuz we got neither. Another 30m went by and he finally took our order but just staters. Waiter was kinda pushy about the cold appetizers I finally had to say no, just these, then he left again. We were ready to order but he left and we didn't see him for another 30ish. Finally took our dinner order. Took over 2 hrs to get our dinner only to be very disappointed. I read and was told the service was poor. Guess management doesn't care cuz people still show up. I won't be one.

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.

A must stop for any goonies lover…read more The entrance leaves a lot to be desired, but I suppose it add more to the magic and experience once you've entered. It feels like we're are navigating the caves from the movie and the bar is the treasure ship. Once you enter there is decor and memorabilia spread throughout (whether any of it is authentic or not I'm not sure) they have speciality drinks after the movie and the bartender was very attentive. Overall it was fun to experience and a nice spot to explore while going around San Clemente.

Really bummed out. My husband grew up in San Clemente, loved tiki bars and his favorite movie was…read moreThe Goonies. He sadly passed away recently and his memorial is this weekend, so we tried to go to Lost Inferno to celebrate him with all his high school and college friends. We called in advance and the person we spoke to said we couldn't make a reservation unless we could guarantee 20 people, but we could walk in with a smaller group no problem. Of course we got there right when they opened and they told us they couldn't seat us for an hour. We joined the wait list and walked to a bar a couple doors down waiting for the text that our table was ready. We received a text that our table would be ready at a specific time and then 2 minutes before our table was supposed to be ready we get a text saying we were removed from the wait list with no clarification or follow up. I understand being busy/booked up, but I would have liked to have received accurate information. We could have made reservations online if we had been told. I wore his favorite Goonies Hawaiian shirt and everything expecting to have a nice time talking about my husband. I guess I'm glad we never had the opportunity to experience this level of service with my husband, and guess I won't be back seeing that he's dead and all. Edited to add tips - don't believe anything they tell you on the phone and if you really want to go, make a reservation, and apparently they will close for you if you can guarantee 20 people.

We had a wonderful time at Franco's. The food was fabulous. Loved my "Smash Burger Taco." Cocktails…read morewere delicous also. We had the cucumber, jalapeño margarita. Amanda was out server, and we hope to have her serve us again. She delivered us awesome table service and great menu suggestions. Our first time there and we will return. San Clemente support this restaurant! Good Food and nice outdoor patio.

Didn't even know this place until my friend found it under Margs in San Clemente and Happy Hour as…read morethe key words. We got there just in time for Happy Hour on Thursday (4-6pm) and honestly, its 5 o'clock somewhere. Our server was Amber and the best server, it was our first time here and she made sure we were served well in the patio area. First thing we ordered was margaritas and I had to get the mango for I wanna say a dollar or two dollar more from the Happy Hour prices which was fine because I love a good mango margarita. Worth the price and it was goooddd. strong but good flavor and that tajin rim. We got a couple of appetizer, chips and salsa was included when we sat down but we wnated more food. It's a girls much needed debriefing time on our life and this place was it, Such a vibe, great food and great company, plus it wasn't too much when we got there. Definitely coming back here in the next few weeks, and since I'm working locally now, I might have to stop by for a marg or two after work.

So we finally made it here! I just love the concept here, a Japanese inspired speakeasy x hand roll…read moresushi bar x craft cocktail/whiskey bar. The experience starts before you even get upstairs. The staircase is covered wall to wall in vintage Japanese artwork and pop culture prints with colorful parasols hanging overhead. They even had Ultraman and Doraemon up there! Super cute! Sherman was our server and Emily made us some delicious cocktails. The menu maybe small but the hand rolls we tried were all fresh and tasty. Their hand rolls aren't the traditional cone shaped ones you're probably used to. They're served more open-style, almost like little sushi tacos with crispy nori folded around the rice and filling. I was also curious about the meaning behind the name and found out a fun fact: it translates to "The Blind Rabbit." And yes, if you're wondering like I was, there is a connection to The Blind Rabbit in Anaheim! They're located in the same building as The Lost Inferno with Momoku upstairs. We really enjoyed our time here and will definitely be back! A fun and refreshing concept, definitely come check them out!

Behind the cool bookcase is a really cool secret staircase decorated in Japanese style with…read moreumbrellas on the ceiling and lots of fun anime photos. Upstairs you'll find a tiny but super cozy bar with only 5 or 6 tables, so I highly suggest making a reservation. I went with my husband mainly for the drinks. They have lots of interesting cocktails and a large selection of sake and whiskey. We were surprised they also had a few hand roll options, so we tried them all... and oh my. Extremely delicious. The ones that stood out were the wagyu, the eel, and the yellowtail, we even ordered a second round of each. The ambiance was so cool and our bartender Tu was very attentive. We had a great time and plan to be back soon!

Asada is what happens when Mexican food puts on a nice shirt and decides to go out for the evening…read more The food is excellent, although don't come expecting your traditional neighborhood taco shop. The dishes are creative, upscale, and very well done. It's a little on the pricey side, but the quality is there, so you don't feel too bad about it until the credit card notification shows up. The bar is one of the highlights. Great drinks and even better bartenders who actually know what they're doing. We've been here several times, and the service has always been fantastic--friendly, attentive, and consistent. If you want traditional Mexican food, there are plenty of other choices. If you want really good Mexican-inspired food, a great cocktail, and a fun night out, Asada is definitely worth a visit. Just don't expect taco-truck prices. Apparently, nice shirts cost extra.

We were craving for some Mexican food after walking around the outlets all day, so this was the…read moreperfect spot! Right off the bat, I loved the vibe and ambiance of the space; it had more of an intimate feel to it with all the dim lighting, but not too dim that you couldn't see your food anymore. It was also clean and well ventilated. Service was top notch--absolutely no complaints there. Our server made sure we were attended to during our entire meal. He was nice, friendly and was very kind enough to share his recommendations. The food was okay. It's definitely an elevated Mexican restaurant, but the dishes were a bit of a hit or miss. What we tried: House Chips & Salsa - 5/5 Filet Mignon Tacos - 4.5/5 Signature Carne Asada - 4.5/5 Crispy Carnitas - 3.5/5 House Made Horchata - 3/5 We loved the complimentary chips & salsa they serve you while you wait for your order--their salsa was the BOMB. I was also very happy with my Filet Mignon Tacos and the Signature Carne Asada--the steaks were cooked to perfection in both dishes. They were so delicious and every bite was just *chef's kiss*. The Crispy Carnitas was kinda meh though. It was tasty, but the pork was tough and dry, making it a little hard to eat. I wasn't a big fan of their horchata either--it had this chalky/powdery texture that didn't sit right with me. It tasted good, just not the texture for me. Overall, I think we're still quite happy with our experience here. I would love to try their other dishes for sure.

Great brunch spot with a view…read more There is a decent full menu and bar, service is very friendly and the food is above average

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.

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