We came with a party of 6. Two of which were my elderly in-laws. They seated us at a high top table next to the bar. The older folks weren't sure how to feel about being sat in the bar area. It is a bit noisy, and they don't do super well with high chairs. But, it ended up working out. Our server was helpful, and took care of us. The food was really great. Everyone liked their meal. The beef stroganoff was missing some of the creamy sauce that you would except, but the short rib was prepared perfectly. We got the wedge, with the steak on the side. The buttermilk dressing was perfectly tangy and delicious, we asked for more. The swordfish special really stole the show. It was really great. We got some cocktails and wine. They did a great job. Not pictured- two wonderful old fashions. We also got the oatmeal raisin cookie crumble as a lovely gratis desssert, as it was an anniversary celebration. That was super thoughtful of the team to do. We will definitely be back. Next time we come, I will request to be sat in the dining room, and not the bar area. read more

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Service was slow. Waited 10 minutes to order to take order. Server was pleasant. Chef split our salad and beef stroganoff and presented the dishes nicely. This restaurant is hopping, open communication between staff and management. Worth another try selecting other dishes and their special of the day. Flavor was 7. Meat was tender. We got seated by the kitchen so we could the staff cooking. The ambience was great 6. Energy was 9. Bay Area Food critic 8/21/26. read more

Vine Restaurant & Bar - New American Near Me - San Clemente, California

What a wonderful restaurant. Amazing food. Went with my wife to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The service was outstanding. They comp us a delicious cauliflower appetizer and delicious oatmeal cookie ice cream desert. My wife had the huge 22 Oz 45 day aged ribeye stesk which was the best. Portion size and flavored far exceeded anything the big name steak houses put out. One of the best ever. Mac n Cheese was delicious. I had a delicious moist flavorful halibut. The vegetables that accompanied the meals were perfect. The waitress was awesome with her kindness and thoughtfulness. The entire staff wished us a Happy anniversary. A very memorable meal and sure to return. read more

First time here celebrating a friend. Super cute restaurant in the heart of San Clemente. We started with wine, the pours are very small but it was good. We decided to have girl dinner and get a bunch of appetizers, they didn't disappoint. The Mac and cheese, ravioli, and bread and butter and French fries were amazing! Wasn't a huge fan of the shrimp, it was fishy.... They thought a yummy desert out for our friends bday. Would come again it was cute and the waitress was excellent! read more

Vine Restaurant & Bar - Four Scratch Made Sweet Corn Ravioli - New American Near Me - San Clemente, California

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We've been to Vine in San Clemente several times now, and it never disappoints. This last visit we showed up with a group of 12 on a Saturday night (last minute, which I know is not easy), and they completely knocked it out of the park accommodating us. No one in our group had been before, and every single person loved it. The ambiance is perfection..... great lighting, the perfect mood, and just an all-around vibe that works whether you're on a date night or out with friends. The cocktails are excellent and you honestly can't go wrong. The Old Fashioned is legit, and they make a really great martini. And the food... so good. Standouts for us were the schnitzel, stroganoff, burger, zucchini, and the veggie pappardelle. The wedge salad is also a must. Excellent service, food, drinks, atmosphere .... It all just works here. We love this place and will absolutely keep coming back. read more

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It was my first time dining here. I can tell you I surely hope it won't be the last. Five of us came here to celebrate one of my friend's birthdays. We tried several appetizers. They vanished before I could take a picture. All were absolutely delicious. We had pumpkin ravioli, brussel sprouts, fries and cauliflower. I had the Kobe burger for dinner. It was good. One had halibut, two had pasta and my other friend had Chicken Schnitzel. We all thoroughly enjoyed our dinners. One thing I want to make sure to mention is that the service was impeccable! Sloan T. was our waiter. We had our water, drinks, wine out asap. I was surprised how quickly the appetizers were served too. Everything was top notch, I mean everything! It was quiet inside. I have hearing issues. I could hear my friends easily. It was so nice not having to strain to hear over loud music as is often the case at other places. I highly recommend Vine. read more

Vine Restaurant & Bar - Kobe burger. It comes with fries- not in photo. - New American Near Me - San Clemente, California

Good food, good service, good drinks. Food is always prepared well. I wish we had more people to share more appetizers! read more

An underrated gem in San Clemente but foodies now this is an amazing place. You can go big with a great steak or seafood entree or simple with either of their two amazing burgers with exceptional fresh cut French fries! Reservations recommended read more

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Went to Vine for the first time after hearing some amazing things and I was not disappointed. They have a small, outdoor patio, bar area with TVs and a restaurant style area too. All the staff were friendly and the food was delicious. I got the pumpkin and goat cheese starter. The goat cheese was creamy and the brown butter sauce with crispy sage was a beautiful blend of flavors. I also tried the oatmeal cookie crumble and it tasted like an apple pie. read more

Came in on a Wednesday evening with my son and husband and sat in the room behind the bar. Who knew they even had a whole other seating area beyond the patio and bar? It was such a nice surprise and a cozy, comfortable space. Our server, Remy, was incredibly sweet, knowledgeable, and patient, which made the experience even better. We tried the rib special (10/10), cheeseburger (8/10), and the house-made English pea ravioli (9/10). Everything was delicious, but the focaccia with butter was absolutely to die for (10/10). They also serve what my husband says is the best Old Fashioned he's ever had...high praise coming from a true Old Fashioned aficionado! Overall, such a lovely evening. We can't wait to come back. read more

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We have now been to everyone of the restaurants in this family and have loved everyone of them. Vine has a beautiful outdoor patio, a cozy indoor seating area, as well as a cool bar for a more casual evening. The service was exceptional - we were well cared for and provided great tips on what to try for the evening. We loved the ravioli appetizer that was recommended and could've feasted on it all night! All of our meals were quite flavorful which is what we've grown to expect from the chefs at these restaurants. A great night out with friends! read more

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Congrats on the vote for best restaurant! We would've agreed until this recent visit. Loved our cheeseboard starter, and also my filet Mignon. My husband is definitely not a picky eater, but for him, the ribeye was inedible. To be fair, I did tell our server one slice in it was Bleu not medium rare, and she offered to take it back, and next cut down the middle of the steak was perfect, so we didn't want to be those people. But that was about it and no one revisited us after that to see his plate was full of Bleu pieces and sinew since nothing rendered on that cook. Huge disappointment since we'd asked our family specifically for a voucher to this restaurant group. Service was great up until they could obviously tell the steak was rare completely. They comped us a dessert, but we don't really even like desserts and tried to eat is as a courtesy. read more

Was here end of January 2026 (again) I always forget to leave a review for some reason I guess because I already did online and google but here it goes!!! This place Never Disappoint !!! This restaurant is one of my favorite in town! The service is always wonderful!!! Sam is the best! The food is delicious and always getting better! I brought my girlfriends here to celebrate my birthday and I am so glad that they all enjoyed the food as it was their first time and they loved it! Not only for the food but the experience and told me that they will definitely come back! The ambiance is great! Very intimate and very cozy! Highly recommend this restaurant and I really hope you also choose to go to this restaurant because of my review! I really hope you will be as happy as I am with the experiences that I have had for years of coming here! read more

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Vine is a great place to have a date or celebrate an occasion. It's a small restaurant but the vibe is definitely there. Sam was amazing. She took care of us and was super sweet and checked in often. Food was so good. Everything we ordered was tasty. Made me curious about their other menu items. They had unique combinations and ingredients. Will definitely come back. Just hard to find parking but it's worth it once you get to restaurant. read more

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We had an amazing experience at Vibe celebrating my mom's birthday! The ribeye was incredible, the drinks were delicious, and everything from the food to the atmosphere made it such a special night. The service was wonderful, and we couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate. Definitely a 5-star experience! read more

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Enjoyed dinner at the Vine for a late Valentines dinner! The ambiance inside the main dining space was perfect for the occasion. We ordered to appetizers (pumpkin ravioli and fried zucchini). My husband and I personally loved the pumpkin ravioli - probably one of the best things we had there. For our main, I ordered the sea bass while my husband order the schnitzel. The sea bass was well cooked and paired well with the sauce/veggies! The service was just enough by checking in on us, but nothing out of the ordinary in terms of service or staff. We overall enjoyed the night and food! read more

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My parents and my boyfriend and I went there for the first time to celebrate my birthday. Adam was an excellent server and very knowledgeable about the menu! So many great choices...We had the scallops and gnocchi appetizer and the 45-day 22 oz ribeye steak (my bf and I split it). There was a split fee but not a big fee. The food was fantastic and paired well with the wine I brought for the occasion (there was a small corkage fee). Ambiance was great! The bar seemed to be the happening place! We ended up sitting at a booth in the restaurant area. Would definitely go again! Wish they were open for lunch. read more

We had such a fun night at Vine celebrating a 60th birthday for a friend! Adam was our waiter and he was amazing! He was attentive and on top of things all night long. He gave us great suggestions for food and was just super friendly. One of the owners, Gabe, was fantastic too. Everyone we encountered at the restaurant was so friendly and happy. The food was excellent. We had the bread with honey butter, fried zucchini, sea bass special, filet, bison short rib-all of which was delicious. We will be back for sure. read more

Best food in town!!! The ambiance, drinks and food can't go wrong. Great service and everyone feels welcomed.

I was taken to dinner there for my birthday and it was outstanding. Service was terrific. I believe I had a braised short rib and it was done perfectly. Tender, tasty. Great place for a special occasion or a date night. read more

We had a very nice experience at The Vine. Service was very good. I had the aged rib eye and it was amazing. I'd have to say in the top two I have had. My wife had the chicken schnitzel. It was very moist with very good flavor and the taste was great A definite place to go to read more

Vine Restaurant & Bar - Aged rib eye. Amazing - New American Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Great spot, great ambiance and incredible food and cocktails. But the best part of our visit was the service. We were blown away by the way our server Tony took care of us, I can honestly say that he made our night. Tony was attentive, had a great sense of humor and a killer mustache! read more

Very delicious. Loved the duck legs and chefs special short rib. Oysters very yummy. Will definitely come back a few times a year

I was visiting town from Minnesota and wandered into Vine tonight looking for a good dinner spot on the fly and immediately was greeted by the extremely friendly and welcoming staff and had an amazing meal! The burger was fantastic and loved the ambience. Jesse surprised me with a dessert at the end and he was a total peach. When we left the restaurant at least four employees said thank you and goodbye, which was extremely hospitable and nothing like I've ever experienced before! Loved this place!! read more

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Me and the BF were in San Clemente on vacation. I heard from a San Clemente local, that the vine restaurant had great food. They had a German dish chicken schnitzel and spetzel; and Caesar salad with chicken. It's the perfect place for a romantic dinner with intimate warm lighting. read more

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Absolute gem! The food is exquisite and I highly recommend the short rib stroganoff. The service is always excellent. Highly recommend for whatever the occasion is! read more

Vine is an absolute gem of San Clemente! Went in for valentine's dinner with my husband! For our first valentines being newlyweds, we snagged reservations about three days before and were kindly accommodated by the amazing owner, who also greeted us when we arrived and threw in a small appetizer on the house! It was amazing food extremely flavorful and fancy enough yet well priced. We ordered the chicken schnitzel and the Kobe burger. Along with some focaccia bread with honey butter. And all was just beautiful! Everyone is kind, with quick and wonderful service! Great drinks! 10/10 will be coming back!! read more

Our server, Sloan was excellent. Cheerful and attentive Hawaii. Jidori chicken schnitzel was great. My son and both ordered the 2 different Kobe beef burgers and both were outstanding. Great fries too. We didn't have it but the pork chop looked awesome. They have a very good bar. I had the Rumplestiltskin which was composed of light and dark rum, maraschino, and lavender honey. Very nice. I wanted to try more from the bar but had a 45 mile drive and I had already had one beer, so next time. We will definitely go back. read more

We had a delicious dinner at Vine. The ambiance was upscale but comfortable. Sloane was a wonderful waitress. We ordered the brussel sprouts and burrata appetizer and a taster of the ravioli Out of this world and Amazingly flavorful! For dinner we had the chicken schnitzel and the beef cheek. Both were excellent, huge portions, and flavorful. They surprised us with the caramel oatmeal ice cream-so good!! We never order this much and couldn't eat finish it all but we don't regret trying! This will forever be one of our favorites in San Clemente. read more

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We were taken here by some family friends and I gotta say...I really love the ambiance here! It's giving candlelight, cozy, but upscale. Staff is accommodating. Our server DID speak a bit too quickly when going over the specials for the night, because there are a lot. Feedback would be-- slow it down because I felt like I needed to take notes. The food itself was lovely. You can see my very blurry picture of the warm focaccia artisan rosemary bread. That was super tasty with the butter. The rosemary is not baked in the bread so prepare for those loose rosemary bits to be on your hand or on your face if that is how you eat haha. I ordered the pumpkin ravioli which had sage brown butter and truffle goat cheese and roasted hazelnut. It was supremely delicious. Pasta was al dente. Highly recommend. Steaks here are pretty good as well, good sauce to go with it. Lots of great specials. I suggest don't try to sub in a side. Someone in my party wanted to sub the vegetables for pasta and the pasta sub was ehhhh...left a lot to be desired. But they gave us a cheesecake since that substitution wasn't up to snuff. Really rich and indulgent. Definitely would come back though. This place is awesome. read more

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Vine Restaurant & Bar is hands-down the best dining experience we've had in San Clemente--so good, in fact, we went twice in one week! We visited on our first night in town and were instantly impressed. Our server, Heather, was top notch--attentive, friendly, and genuinely fun. We split a cheeseburger that was massive and delicious, and the focaccia bread was a perfect starter--fresh and full of flavor. We loved it so much we came back a few nights later and were lucky to be served by Sloan, who was absolutely fantastic. The menu had just transitioned to their summer offerings, which was a fun surprise. The ravioli was rich and flavorful, and the watermelon + tomato salad was light, refreshing, and beautifully balanced. My partner and I shared the schnitzel--crispy, tender, and expertly prepared--and my daughter's salad with added chicken was spot-on. And the fries? Don't leave without trying them. Sloan's service made the evening extra special. She was warm, knowledgeable, and clearly loves what she does. (Happy early birthday, Sloan!) From the outstanding food to the personable service and cozy-yet-upscale atmosphere, Vine is a must-visit. Easily a 5-star experience and our top pick in San Clemente. read more

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Came here on Saturday to celebrate my husband's birthday and he wanted a good steak. So I made reservations for us. We arrived and were seated right away. This is a very busy place you can tell people like this place , which is a great indicator. Our waitress came and got our drink order very promptly. She was very nice and knowledgeable of the menu. Sorry for not remembering her name. Then we ordered an appetizer and she helped us decide which one to order we went with the pork belly and apricot Brussels sprouts Cooke din a cast iron skillet. They were so delicious!!!!!! You must try! For our entrees my husband ordered the 45 day aged ribeye that comes with mashed potatoes and asparagus and other vegetables. I ordered the breaded chicken that also came with vegetables and some green noodle ( I can't remember the name.) . Both of our dishes were delicious!!! I couldn't finish my meal so I boxed it to go. Oh almost forgot my husband ordered a special drink they had for Father's Day called something hop daddy and he loved it. I apologize for not remembering the name. I had mentioned to the waitress it was my husband's birthday so she surprised him with a special dessert, which was an apple ice cream and some oatmeal raisin cookie crumble. OMG! It was so good and not too sweet. If you are looking for great service and great food this is the place to be. I will be checking out their other restaurants they have. read more

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Excellent food and ambience. Completely laid back feel yet very very cool decor. Service fantastic of course. Highly recommended.

Excellent food, service is always amazing, especially Kali. I usually get their rib eye which never disappoints but burgers are amazing too. Can be a wait, but their online reservations are always a breeze read more

Had a fabulous dinner last night at Vine. Group of four, started with zucchini and fries both were crisp and hot. I had the halibut it was cooked perfectly. My friend had the saffron shrimp which was a starter but plenty big enough for a meal, the sauce was sooooo good, we were all dipping our potatoes in it lol we all enjoyed our food. Our server was a gem, she brought us out an oatmeal raisin cookie crumble with ice cream and it was heavenly. Will absolutely visit again when we are in town. Thank you Vine staff xx read more

This place was so fantastic. We had a large party and they were very very accommodating. You could tell. They appreciated their customers and really enjoyed interacting with them. Every person there was friendly and warm. The food came out hot and cooked perfectly the charcuterie board and ravioli appetizers were absolutely great. I plan to visit this place every time. I am in San Clemente well done guys and thank you for the amazing hospitality. read more

Thank you, Vine! We loved everything about your place! The food was excellent, and so was the service, & you made my parent's 65th wedding anniversary celebration so special. I apologize for not taking any pics of the food! (That's so unlike me!) This review could have been so much better with the visuals! Family was the focus on this particular occasion! All I can say is, no matter your taste, or flavor, Vine has it, it's top quality, beautifully presented, and SO fresh & delicious! The Brussels Sprouts w/Pork Belly was outstanding! So were the short ribs, the chicken, the Mac & Cheese, and everything else that came to the table. We got a little of everything and were quite pleased! My niece ordered a cocktail that looked delightful garnished with a sprig of lavender. Nice touch! She liked it very much, although, I have no clue what it was called! We were all very happy to be together at one table, in such a lovely atmosphere, being treated SO WELL! Thank You!!! We'll be back! read more

Vine Restaurant & Bar - Celebrating "65 Years of Wedded Bliss" with my beloved Mom & Dad, sis-in-law, big bro, my three nieces, my nephew, and my sissy! - New American Near Me - San Clemente, California

We hosted a large party this past week at Vine and everything was incredible. Kacie our event coordinator was on top of everything. Our host for the evening Adam made sure everything arrived on time, was hot, drinks were full and even waited to bring desert out while speeches and toasts were being made. The food was delicious and I would definitely come back with friends for dinner! read more

Vine Restaurant & Bar - New American Near Me - San Clemente, California

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The vibe was perfect! Low lighting, candles, and a cozy, romantic-chill atmosphere. I had the steak, and as someone who is very picky when it comes to steak, I was blown away! Perfectly cooked, beautifully seasoned--honestly, one of the best I've ever had. We also had a Pinot Noir from Oregon (not always my go-to), but wow... it paired so well with the meal. Smooth, rich, and way better than I anticipated! The bread for the table? Next level. And to wrap it all up, the crème brûlée was a dream--not too sweet and perfectly creamy. This place is absolutely worth a visit. read more

Vine Restaurant & Bar - New American Near Me - San Clemente, California

O. M. G. So incredible. Everything, from the service to the food to the cocktails. The oysters were divine. The pumpkin goat cheese ravioli were unlike anything I've ever tasted before. The one thing I will mention is the sauce on the salmon dish was my not favorite and I would've wanted something else. I love the ambiance and feel of the place. It's one of my favs in downtown read more