A must stop for any goonies lover. 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. read more

Really bummed out. My husband grew up in San Clemente, loved tiki bars and his favorite movie was The 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. read more

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Super cute tiki bar with everything Goonies themed! Well done with every detail to perfection. We love a good tiki bar and this is a sister to our favorite in Tustin, the Stowaway. The first time we tried to come here it was kind of hard to find and we ended up not going as a walk-in but later came back as a reservation. Cocktails were pretty good, but I do have to say that they were a little bit on the bitter side or very acidic and not as enjoyable to drink as most tiki's but maybe it's what we ordered. read more

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Such a fun vibe! We were checked in quickly for our reservation. Service was friendly and sufficient. The food was good. Drinks were incredible! So fun and delicious. read more

The Lost Inferno - Just a few of our drinks - Tiki Bars Near Me - San Clemente, California

We tried this place over the weekend while in San Clemente & we loved the ambiance which was fun making you feel like you were part of The Goonies! We had just gone for drinks & ordered the One Eye Willy which was soo good & refreshing! Also comes in a big awesome mug! The service was good & friendly. I would totally come back when in the area! read more

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Made reservations way in advance since we were coming from Palm Springs area. We arrived about 8 minutes early & waited outside. I requested to sit in the grotto area but unfortunately we didn't get to. The slightly moldy smell in the air hits you as soon as you walk in. Is it intentional? Not sure. Maybe it's just coming from the waterfall area. Service was friendly & fast. We didn't try the food as we had just eaten. We came for a drink & both got the One Eyed Willy. It was deliciously light & refreshing. Couldn't hear the music playing as it was quite loud with people talking. I'd return when in the area. read more

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Had a hardy har har good time at The Lost Inferno. The theme is an awesome transformation from pirate's galley to a cave complete with skull and bones water fountain and pirates treasure. Loved it and the drinks were delicious. It is located in an unassuming Japanese restaurant lobby which was so cool. Like a portal to another time and place in the South seas. San Clemente has a true treasure here and I'll be back for more. Service was excellent. read more

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The tiki drinks were strong and well balanced. The inferno tots, pork sliders, dumplings were good. Good ambiance, really took the time to make it a tiki experience. Small intimate space. The stools on the table were not the most comfortable as it has no place to rest your feet. I would ask for a reservation at the bar or "grotto" section or a small table as those chairs seemed more comfortable and had foot rests. read more

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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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Good prices and small bites! I enjoyed their fruity drinks and super hot onion rings. Partner liked the soft shell crab. Shu mai wasn't worth. Definitely a wait on weekends but ambiance was great read more

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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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What a pleasant surprise to end up in this speakeasy. The Goonies decor took me back to my childhood. The drinks are no child's play. They were delicious and the food was finger licking great!!! Staff was so friendly and efficient. Such a fun place to come and unwind after a week of work. We will definitely stop by the next time we're in town. read more

The Lost Inferno - S'mores margarita if I remember correctly. I just wished it had a bit more marshmallows. - Tiki Bars Near Me - San Clemente, California

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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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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Love this place! It's a fun tiki bar themed around The Goonies. It's so much fun and I really like that the started serving food. The sliders e had were FANTASTIC! Didn't even get pictures we ate them too fast. Love the drinks and mugs they're served in. Our friends from out of town were so happy we took them here. It was such a fun time! read more

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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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Such a fun and casual vibe for a night out! It is goonies themed, and the drinks were so good! Definitely suggest making a reservation ahead of time! Drinks/ food prices aren't bad either, and they have a large menu with so much to choose from! read more

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Snobby service, otherwise great food and atmosphere. We have been there a dozen times and the waiter asks "if we have been there" every time we come. It becomes frustrating when we learn his name, and he does not remember us. read more

I had my birthday there. What a cute fun place to have a drink! The servers and bartenders were super cool with our group

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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Everything was amazing, these were the best drinks I have ever had. So smooth and tasty. Our service was phenomenal, very attentive and went the extra mile for us! Even the host was so sweet and fun!! Ambiance was so freaking cool, we were seated the grotto, onion rings were SO FRESH AND TASTY!! If you get them ask for the spicy mayo type of sauce instead of ketchup literally amazing!!!! Our experience was great, the table next to us was clearly having a blast and at times in the grotto made it hard for my partner and I to hear/speak to eachother but that's an isolated event and doesn't reflect on the inferno in anyway! Just a heads up to others!! read more

Loved the pirate goonies vibes! Drinks were great. Would recommend doing a reservation than a walk in! read more

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Over the top ambiance. I'm a lifelong Goonies fan. Food wasn't great. Drinks were amazing. I'd come back but I'd eat before coming. Service was good too. read more

We had a great time here. We scheduled this in advance (they are pretty booked), so it's not really a last-minute thing, but it was a great visit for some drinks after dinner. It's a little challenging to find it, it's located inside a sushi restaurant. But look for the tikis outside, and you'll know you're at the right place. The bar is creatively decorated in the tiki/goonies style. The QR code menu had plenty of drink choices. Drinks are a bit pricey, but it's kind of a destination rather than a place to go to drink a lot. It would have been nice if they had some dessert options like a slice of cake or something. We would definitely come back next time we are in San Clemente read more

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This is a very small tiki bar in San Clemente attached to a sushi restaurant. It's Goonies-theme is on point! The decor is absolutely amazing!! The drink menu is great with excellent tasting drinks. Menu is small bites that were good- sliders were excellent, but dumplings were okay. It is very loud inside and hard to hear the people in your party. The seats are nice aesthetically, but uncomfortable to sit on. read more

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Shoe drink was great One eyed Willy was super sweet and didn't taste like it had any alcohol Worst painkiller of my life. So so disappointed. Was super excited to check this spot out! Could have just been an off night for the bartender but did not feel any of the tiki vibe we are used to. :( read more

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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

The Lost Inferno - Moms Night! - Tiki Bars Near Me - San Clemente, California

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

Excellent Vibe, Cocktails, Food and Service! Love the Goonies theme! We'll be back soon!

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 atmosphere (Goonies style) and we loved the cocktails. We were fortunate enough to be seated in the grotto. It's small and quaint. Just a fun experience! 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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This is a great small tiki bar with amazing goonies pirate ambience! The server was very kind and helpful. The drinks were themed and delicious! The food was also wonderful. We got edamame, onion rings, and tater tots and all we're cooked to perfection! Definitely going to Camy again! read more

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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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

The Lost Inferno - Order the copperpot! It comes w the flame - Tiki Bars Near Me - San Clemente, California

The bar was really cool, and the drinks were fun and refreshing! Our server was super nice and friendly, and I was excited to get appetizers there and try the sushi place that is another speak easy in the building because it did look pretty good. however my girlfriend and I didn't stay longer than our first drink because the host was quite rude about the fact my girlfriend's ID expired the next day. He seemed rather annoyed that she handed him an ID that was still valid for another 5 hours. After he pointed out it expired the next day, it was a little awkward, so I tried lightening the mood by just saying "yeah it's her birthday tomorrow, so we're celebrating," and in the same kind of tone he told her "well you better get on that." almost as if to scold her. We just felt really uncomfortable after that, and didn't want to interact with the host again, so we finished our drinks pretty quickly and asked for the check and left. read more

My partner took me here and it was fantastic! The truffle shuffle was something he's told me about for months and it did not disappoint. The ambiance is gorgeous, and is so immersive. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who loves fun and unique bars. read more

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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