Lots of cocktails to choose from, good service, and a really cool atmosphere. The cocktails here are really good

The Lost Inferno is a tiki bar in San Clemente that is themed around the classic 1980s movie "The Goonies". It is a drinks-only bar for now, so eat before coming. Their website teases that food is coming soon. It is a fairly small place and I would definitely recommend making a reservation on Yelp. If there are no reservations available when you want to visit, they also have a Yelp live waitlist. The building has its own parking lot with about ten spaces and is shared with the sushi speakeasy upstairs. We arrived around 6:30pm on a Sunday night, and luckily there were still quite a few spaces available. A half hour later, the place was packed. The outside of the building is not marked. Enter through the red double doors in front, walk to the right, and the entrance will be easy to spot. Seating options include eight seats at the bar, four high-top tables in the main area that seat four people each, and a slightly raised grotto area with one four-seat table and two two-seat tables. We often like to sit at the bar, but I reserved a table in the grotto so we could get the full experience and I'm glad I did. The interior has great décor with a mix of tiki and pirate ship elements. The walls are wooden plank, with cargo netting, ropes, and tiki lights above. The walls have portraits of Goonies movie characters. Take two steps up to the grotto area, and you are inside of a cave with skulls, shells, and treasures embedded in the cave walls. There is also a small waterfall in the corner. Scan the QR code on the table for the cocktail menu. It is colorful and many of the drinks have names tied to The Goonies. Each drink also has zero, one, or two skulls next to it to indicate the booziness factor. They have quite a few original cocktails as well as classic tiki drinks, a few mocktails, spirits, beer, and wine. I started out with the Ash Landing (Hamilton Pot Still Blonde Rum, Hamilton 86 Demerara Rum, Hamilton Pimento Dram, Angostura Bitters, Pineapple, Lime, Ginger, One Skull booziness, $14). This was definitely a little on the boozy side, with good ginger flavor and the pineapple and lime in the background. She started out with the One-Eyed Willy (Pou Vodka, Lychee, Guava, Coconut, Sweet & Sour, $15, keep the mug for $65). It is rare that a vodka drink is my favorite of the night, but this was both of our favorites. It was very balanced and juicy, and not boozy at all. The guava, coconut, and citrus from the sweet and sour were all there. We bought the mug, and they bring you a new one in original packaging. The purchased mug is colored a little differently (blue instead of black) than the mug the drink is served it, but it still looks great. While walking around taking pictures, I ran into our server and mentioned that it was my girlfriend's birthday. He kindly brought us some shots on the house. He said it was a recipe they had for shots during Halloween, and it tasted like a spin on a kamikaze. It was very good and much appreciated. I have a hard time resisting a cool mug, so for my second drink I ordered the Slick Shoes (Planteray Pineapple Rum, Worthy Park Rum, Bounty Dark Rum, Strawberry, Papaya, Lime Juice, $17). It is served in a cool sneaker mug with a flaming lime half on top. It was nicely balanced and just a tiny bit boozy. It had a nice light fruit flavor, not overly sweet at all. I think it is sometimes served in a regular glass, so if you order it, be sure to ask for the sneaker mug. Her second cocktail was the Never Say Die (Producer Mezcal, Kiwi, Lemon, Mango, Grilled Pineapple, $14). The smokiness of the mezcal was on the hairy edge of being too smoky for me, but she loved it. She could taste the kiwi and mango. We shared one last drink, the Garden of Eden (Papa's Pilar Blonde Rum, Lavender, Lemon, Elderflower, Cucumber Bitters, One Skull booziness, $17). It had an interesting (good) floral flavor profile, and didn't strike me as boozy at all. I could definitely taste the cucumber notes from the bitters. There was good 80s music playing in the background. It's a Goonies themed bar, I get it, but we would have enjoyed a few tiki songs in the mix too. There is one unisex restroom out in the lobby area. It is nice that they also themed it with wooden plank on the walls and ceiling, and some nautical décor. Daniel was our server and was very friendly and provided great service. Thanks again Daniel for the birthday shots! Bartender Felipe also delivered one round of our drinks and was also very friendly. All of the drinks were good and there are definitely more on the menu that we would like to return and try. We had a real fun time, thanks Lost Inferno! read more

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Ambiance is #1 here, with drinks being #2. We never have ordered food because we are vegan and usually tiki bars dont have much to offer. Im giving this place 3 stars because there is 1 bathroom for the whole place, and you frequently see people dancing around outside waiting. they also dont let you use the restaurants bathroom upstaires. i ended up having to leave and walk down the block to use another restaurants bathroom. I wont be going back to this bar until they remedy the bathroom situation. it shouldnt even be legal. Weve been in the west coast tiki scene since 2010, ranging from Vancouver, Canada, Washington, Oregon and all the way to San Diego, and as much as we like this place, being 50+ without a reliable bathroom to use is a No-Go for us. I asked the Host at the door If I could use the restroom at the restaurant up stairs and she said, " we dont allow the tiki bar patrons to use the restaurant bathroom." Then the host watched me pace back and forth for a few more minutes and watched me leave. So if the manager is saying otherwise, either they need to retrain the host (who was there 9 months ago so not new), or the manager just made this up so the review wouldnt hurt business. So , the next time we are there, I'll specifically tell the host the manager said to let me use the bathroom upstairs and see if it works. Im also going to screen capture the managers response and save it to notes, so that if im told i cant use the bathroom at the restaurant again, I have something to show to them. read more

The Lost Inferno is so much fun! As a tiki bar enthusiast, I've visited this spot many times over the years and they never disappoint. Tucked back in an unassuming tiny strip mall in San Clemente, you wouldn't even know it's there. There's not much parking except a few spots in the lot out front and on the street. I highly recommend reservations if you're planning to visit. This Goonies themed spot transports you to a dark pirate ship with photos of characters from the 80s movie adorning the walls. The drinks are always top notch and the service quick and friendly. No food available so plan accordingly. So much fun to bathe in nostalgia while sipping on a drink that they light on fire right in front of you! read more

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Goonies never say die! The Lost Inferno is such a rad spot, perfect for tiki nerds and Goonies-lovers alike. Go for the perfect theming, stay for some seriously well-crafted cocktails. Service was great, even on a busy weekend. And of course the ambiance is like kicking it with One-Eyed Willie himself. read more

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Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Food: n/a Drinks: 4/5 Price: 4/5 Parking: 4/5 Friendly, welcoming, and a team who went above and beyond! We visited on a Saturday evening with a reservation. The theming was nostalgic and incredibly on point for die hard "Goonie's" fans. Daniel was primarily who helped us, and he did fantastic. Ryan made us his own creation, and it was so personable for him to bring the drink over and talk about it with us. Only wish there were some small bites on the menu to compliment the strongly crafted cocktails. Loved the experience and can't wait to visit again down the road! read more

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Great atmosphere, a very friendly staff and the drinks are amazing. This is a must try if you're considering!

The Lost Inferno is a good neighborhood tiki bar. You have to look to find it. But once you do, it is a small establishment with servers who are happy to help you decide what drinks you might like. We came during a slow season and did not need a reservation at 5:00. My Navy Grog was a bit too citric for my preference, and the server graciously gave me some simple syrup upon my request. While they do not serve food, we were told we could bring in food from other places. Next time, we will probably bring something in from Sonny's which is almost next door. I was impressed with the large number of different rums which they have on site. read more

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The lost inferno is a Goonies themed speakeasy in San Clemente. It was actually difficult to find this place as I had no idea it was located in the restaurant Momoku. They do have a yelp waitlist but recommend reservations by all means. I also recommend reservations for the grotto area as it has a pirate water fountain and very intimate. Perfect for a date night. Otherwise upon entry you are transported to a whole other world. It is Goonies inspired and so epic! The menu is also on a treasure map via QR code and the drinks truly are phenomenal. They have skulls listed to tell you the strength of the drink and I thought that was creative. All the cocktails were also reasonably priced between $14-$18 they also had a ship fishbowl which requires 2-3 sailors for $36. My favorite cocktails were the truffle shuffle, the horchata colada and the zombie. The zombie for sure packed a punch! Heads up don't come here hungry as they have no food just phenomenal drinks! Otherwise bartenders/service was on point for a Friday night. Brice was so kind and had great recommendations. read more

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Hands down one of the best, coolest, most nostslgic, amazing Tiki bars I have ever been to in my life. If you're a fan on any level of the movie Goonies from the early 80's, AND you love Tiki bars with an amazing theme and feel to it, his is your place. Don't walk, run down - and there is nother sectet bar in the same building. Pretty cool stuff. read more

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Every detail is speaking to the theme. Cool interior with a grotto. Several different options for drinks at one location, but this is so much fun. If you love Goonies, this is such a must visit. Everyone is super nice and the drinks are completely unique and yum. read more

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This was a Goonies theme speakeasy. I took some pictures so you can check it out. They did a good job with it I thought. They had a good selection of drinks, even non alcoholic drinks as well. read more

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Great service! The chicken and pork sliders are very good, give them a try. We also enjoyed the mac salad. Good drinks and Fun vibe! We watched a Honest Trailers You Tube about the Goonies since we hadn't seen the movie so we got the references. read more

First Time Here If you are wanting a fun place to try, make a reservation or walk in. It makes you feel youthful coming into a hidden tiki bar that transports you into the Goonies movie. The drinks can be super sweet but super strong. Us moms had a lovely time and it's a must try for a fun night cap. read more

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The Lost Inferno was already on my list to check out; meeting people at other speakeasy bars name-dropping this place further increased my interest. We were fortunate to be seated at the fun-&-active bar top without making a reservation on an early Saturday evening. Dimly-lit speakeasy bar with limited seating offering an intimate feel. Our friendly and talented bartender carefully crafted attractive & tasty cocktails for us. Their cocktail menu labels their "strong" (1 skull) and "really strong" (2 skulls) drinks; hubby always gravitates towards the double skull cocktails. After such a positive experience, we returned -- again, ecstatic to sit at the bar top, to be entertained by mixologist Ryan, who masterfully assembled a wide variety of drinks for the entire bar (with the help of Don)! Having the friendly-&-personable team of Ryan and Don made the experience especially enjoyable, having us desiring to return again... very soon! In our 3 visits, to date, my negative comment about this place is their one shared restroom's (which I'm not the only one to note) sticky floors, which reeks an offensive stench. However, I'm thankful one is available, well stocked with soap and paper products. Outside of improving the fragrance of the room, a coat/purse hook would be helpful and appreciated, too. read more

Such a cool little spot! The decor is amazing and the vibes are super chill. Definitely a great place to grab a STRONG drink. read more

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Arrived a bit before our reservation and were sat immediately. Unfortunately, when I sat in the grotto... my seat was wet and my ass got soaked! Not a way to start the night. We got the non alcoholic pina colada- delicious! We also got the burnt pina colada and the blue Astoria. The blue Astoria was sweet as hell! Would pass on that one. Overall we wore our Hawaii chunk shirts and enjoyed each others company. It was a fun kitchy place, but we likely won't be back. read more

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Came here with my husband after our dinner, as we were celebrating his birthday and wanted a drink. This is a cool speakeasy bar. It took us some time to find ( no name outside -hence speakeasy) we walked around the building until someone finally told us where to go. I had put my name on a waiting list so when we went in we were able to get seated at the bar. This is a pirates theme bar , at least I looked like that to me. I don't remember the name of my drink but it was pretty good. My husband also enjoyed his drink. The bartenders are very nice and attentive. It has plenty of seating inside and at the bar. I would come back. read more

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Such a GREAT experience!! My BF and I have been wanting to check out this place for ages and I'm so glad I took him for his birthday this year! We did the magic show experience and it was so fun! We loved the drinks they offered and even have mocktails. The service was great! Everyone was so friendly there. Overall can't wait to be back again! read more

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Cool Bar. Has lots of Goonies themed shit along with the tiki drank. The drinks are definitely a fuckable amount. It's not a small iced down cup for $15. I stayed about 20-30 min finishing my one drink and enjoying the vibe. My shit came to on fire. That's cool. A sugar cube was in the center and it was the most sugariest sugar that has ever sugared. My taste buds were almost disappointed at me personally because they have never had such a thing. Timmy was great. Dude was lit. Like literally lit my drink of fire. It was dope. I fux widit. Good bar. Will return. read more

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First speakeasy I've been to and didn't expect it to be themed! The staff is hilarious and all of the drinks were great. read more

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I had to wait a few years before I can experience this place with my daughter. She finally hit the legal age and we made a reservation. This place is beyond awesome! As soon as you walk in, you're taken to another world. I was in awe. We took so many pictures of the decor and drinks. It was beautiful. lol The service was great and I loved the 2 drinks I got. My daughter needed up getting 3 drinks and a free birthday shot. We had such a good time there. Can't wait to go back again. read more

Great Goonies themed bar. Goonies is my wife's favorite movie ever. We sat in the Grotto area in the back. That area is very cool, but a bit smaller than I anticipated and was quite noisy when it filled up. Drinks are great, and a wide assortment available. Only complaint, we paid $65 to take home the One Eye Willie tiki mug, which is awesome. Then, they brought us out a new one in a box, which was appreciated, but is was blue instead of black. I requested to keep the one I was drinking from and was told no, those are only for serving. The blue one is still pretty cool, but we really preferred the one we were drinking from. See my pictures for the difference. Also bought the Slick Shoes mug. My wife is over the moon happy with the overall experience. No food available, and on a tight 90 minute time slot, but it actually works. Was a good time and will likely be back! read more

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If your a Goonies fan, you are defiantly gonna love this place! It's small tho, you may drive by and miss it and the first entry looks like the building is under construction. Nothing booze won't help you forget ;) read more

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There's no doubt that The Lost Inferno is a fun and unique experience. The interior is a visual treat, clearly inspired by The Goonies, with an atmosphere that's both lively and immersive. It's a great place to grab drinks with friends or kick off a night out. The cocktail menu is where this place really shines. Their Mai Tai, Zombie, Tropical Itch, and Jet Pilot are all top-notch--strong, balanced, and beautifully presented. If you're into tiki drinks, this is your spot. That said, getting there can be a bit of a hassle. It's tucked away and the parking situation is frustrating. It's also very popular, so expect to fight for a reservation--especially on weekends. My biggest gripe? The bar stools. They're flimsy wicker and feel like they're on their last legs--literally. Sitting at the bar is far more comfortable and also gives you a chance to interact with the bartenders, who are friendly and know their craft well. Despite the inconveniences, The Lost Inferno delivers a memorable night out--just don't lean too hard on those stools. read more

Our first time here and wont be our last. We sat in the bar area and the grotto. Both were great. We got a few drinks and all were really good! This is a small bar, so I wouldn't suggest coming here if you have a big group. But it's great for 2-6 people per table. They don't have food but our server mentioned we were able to bring food in as there are lots of restaurants nearby. Highly recommend for cocktails and a fun vibe! read more

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Tiki bar on the first floor of Momoku No Usagi. A really fun place with great drinks! We were served by Dom, who was excellent! We got the Slick Shoes and Lapu Lapu. Both drinks were delicious! Ambiance is cool, reminiscent of the Goonies. A fun place to hang out and sip on some drinks! read more

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I'm such a Goonies fan I was super excited to check out this bar . We went for my birthday and got seated in grotto. Service was great and drinks were good . I ended up buying the souvenir cup which I thought was super cool . All the decor was spot on and it made my birthday extra special read more

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Loved the atmosphere. One of my favorite movies of the 80s. Drinks were great with a little showmanship. The waitress was attentive and made it a good experience. read more

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I do love me a good tiki bar; strong drinks, tropical decor, dimly lit with pops of color. It's really tough to improve upon the experience but Lost Inferno ups the ante by tossing in a splash of 80's motion picture nostalgia with some Goonies themed drinks and decor. The place is relatively small and seats probably in the neighborhood of 50 people. Reservations are for 90 minutes but yours truly managed to knock back three drinks in that time. Service is friendly and prompt and the overall experience was top notch. Whether you like the Goonies, tiki drinks, tropical/pirate decor or (like me) all of the above, Lost Inferno hits the spot. read more

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Great first visit to the Lost Inferno, San Clemente's tiki spot. I've now been to both Goonies tiki bars on the Pacific coast and each wows in their own way. North for the food and drink combos, while here we've got some quirky takes on tiki faves + some of the most thoughtful decor representing our favorite Astorians. I ordered the Slick Shoes first and it was bomb. Probs the best drink on the menu + it comes out in fire, always a plus. Hubs ordered the Blue Astoria & Ash Landing... good but my drink won the night. Fab, friendly service. The decor is so much fun. Tons of Easter eggs hidden throughout for the Goonies fan. Def worth a drop in. And always live to see Bamboo Ben's tiki interiors in the wild. read more

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We came here as a pre game on a date night and while the place is super cool and beautiful, it is very small. I was hoping to get a table; however, since we were only a party of two we were placed at the bar which was fine; however, we had intended to stay for longer- but due to lack of privacy we left after a couple of rounds. I think it's great if you're a large group and you're placed in a larger section; however, that just wasn't our experience. read more

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Super cool ambiance, great drinks, great service. Dark tiki bar vibes with a waterfall, the drinks were strong and delicious tiki drinks. I'd definitely go back again read more

My boyfriend and I have been here over a dozen times and have had an amazing experience every time. We love tiki bars and have been to many but this one is by far our favorite. We have since brought our friends and family on multiple occasions and everyone loves it. The drinks are insanely good, service is wonderful and fast. Can't say enough good things about this place!! The theming is so good and the ambiance is so so cool! read more

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My friends and I wanted to check out this fun tiki Goonied themed bar. This place is lot of fun. The decorations are amazing, and would recommend rewatching the Goonies to understand the references. The drinks were really delicious as well. They all came in fun cups which I think is a key part of the Tiki experience. They don't have food, but they let you bring outside food in because of that. There is a pizza place nearby that they recommended. read more

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We found this bar about a mile from the beach. It was a fun bar with a Goonies theme that's tucked below a sushi restaurant. I felt like I was on One Eyed Willy's ship hanging out in there. They had cool Goonies memorabilia and a great menu of themed drinks. read more

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Great drinks and friendly bartenders. A good hidden gem in San Clemente. Made us re-watch the Goonies movie so we could better appreciate the drink names . read more

HEYYYYYYYY YOUUUUUUUUUUU GUYYYYYYYYYYYYSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! Had the best Bach party here! The drinks are great, service is fun, and the vibes are themed after one of the greatest movies of all time! read more

Great little place. Like the Goonies theme. Nice staff. Make sure to get reservations. It was busy in a Thursday night. read more

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A fun tiki speakeasy located in the "sushi dining cocktails" building. It's small so if you can make a reservation that would be best. Goonies themed with many very tasty cocktails. We tried the Ash Landing and Painkiller. Also friendly bartenders. A definite must if you're in San Clemente! read more

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