Performed here a couple of weeks ago for a private party. Jacob the manager was helpful and…read morefriendly; he ensured tgat all went smoothly as possible. I ate a variety of the food after the performance and found it all to be delicious. Will likely stop by again when I am in the San Clemente area.

Service was friendly. Restaurant itself could use some good cleaning & updating. The Mai tai was…read morejust okay, noting special. We had the Luau plate to share. The chicken was great. Everything was tasty except the sausage. It was very dry & spicy. The tempura spam was simply okay as well. I wouldn't get that again. The Luau plate is enough for 2-3 people. The coconut pudding & mango on the plate is tasty. Overall, good experience.

I had heard so many great things about Kawamata Seafood, so I was really excited to finally get the…read morechance to try it. We arrived around 12:30 pm on a Sunday and there was already a line of people waiting to order. Despite this, it only took us 10 minutes to receive our food, including the time waiting in line. The parking lot is extremely small, but there's plenty of street parking nearby, so we had no trouble finding a spot. Kawamata is a tiny operation where you order at the window and find a spot outside to eat. We ordered Salmon and Ahi bowls with various toppings, and I really liked how many options they give you. I enjoy poke both the simpler, more Hawaiian-style way and loaded with extra textures and flavors, and Kawamata gives you the option to do either. The poke itself was delicious, and the portions were very generous. I especially liked how all the toppings came together without taking away from the fish. Just keep in mind that the extras are individually priced, so your bowl can get a little expensive depending on how many you add. Overall, I really enjoyed Kawamata Seafood and can see why it gets so much love. The poke was fresh, filling, and flavorful, and I'm already looking forward to the next time I can come back.

The best poke in town and probably the closest you'll get to Hawaii-style poke!…read more We love coming here and grabbing poke bowls to take to Pines Park to enjoy the beautiful ocean views and sunset. There's usually a line, but it moves quickly. You order and pay at the door, and they call your name when your order is ready. The staff are always so friendly and helpful. It's a little more expensive than some other poke spots, but we think it's worth it. You can really taste the freshness of the fish, and the flavors are delicious. You can build your own bowl or choose from one of their preset options. It's a cute little hole-in-the-wall spot with a few picnic tables if you want to eat there, but we love taking ours to the park. If you're craving fresh, Hawaiian-style poke in Dana Point, definitely give this place a try!

Fresh seafood and casual coastal vibes!…read more I tried Seasurf after a long day at the beach, and it was a filling meal with good quality fish! The poke salad came with a generous amount of vegetables, I ended up finishing the tuna poke and taking home half of the salad. The poke was fresh and well seasoned! The wait was a little long on the weekend, it took roughly 40 minutes to get our food. Street parking is available, and it's around a 15-20 minute walk to the beach!

Great little place . We have the North-shore Garlic shrimp…read moreand poke and chips . Great Prices .

Not sure how people rate this place only 3 star. It is super clean, has very nice workers and the…read morefood it plentiful and delish. We got the katsu and bbq chicken mini plates. There is nothing mini about it!! So much food and so good. We Will be back!

After visiting some L&L's while in Hawaii, I was excited they were opening in San Clemente…read more When I arrived, the place is all shiny and new, so very clean. Nice little dining area with various tables. I had to take a moment to read the menu before I decided. The counter clerk was very nice and patient as I figured out what I wanted. The experience with him was 4.5 stars, as the 2 stars shown is purely about the food. I ended up ordering a curry chicken katsu bowl with the curry on the side and then a side of the gravy so I could try both. I went and filled up my ridiculously expensive diet coke and found a seat. The cost was $4.50 for a large (?) diet coke. $4.50! Four dollar bills and two quarters! Don't believe me? Check out the receipt picture. That was half the cost of the food. For Diet Coke! OK, enough... The wait was not too long before my name was called. The bowl was pretty small, but they had other options that would certainly get you more food, but this size was good for me at this point. Key points: Chicken Katsu - very thin, so tasted mostly like crunchy batter Curry Sauce - one of my favorite sauces in the world, and this one had zero, none, zilch taste. I was thinking I had covid, since it just tasted like thick water. I tried some soy sauce to prove I could taste and my taster was working OK. Gravy - hard to believe, but this one may have had less taste, or equally no taste. Again, I thought of thick water. Ponzu Sauce or similar - had taste and ended up being my main source of flavor Steam Vegetables - poor guys, they were steamed to oblivion and the taste with them, softly melted in my mouth (and that's not a compliment) Rice - decent, rice cooker rice. I spruced it up with soy and sriracha My fantasy of having some OK Hawaiian food was dashed. Look, it's fast food Hawaiian and even in HI it does not compare to good, hometown spots with GREAT food but it's OK for a quick bite when touring around the Islands. This version did not compare to what I had experienced in Hawaii. I sometimes go back to check consistency and will do the same here. They are still relatively new, so some slack and another visit to check my review score is the right thing to do. Hand Loose. Try in the future. Wish Them Luck!

If you want a quick snack or even a quick lunch at the San clemente Outlet I recommend this place…read moreas they have a pretty decent price and also the food is delicious with great portions! The staff were friendly and it is where you order first at the cashier and they will bring the food to your table. The ambiance if okay and the place was clean! They have more tables outside as well to seat if you want. I wish they had more food options! The TOMO fries were incredible with the extra kick and sauce on it! The potstickers were typical, the chicken teriyaki bowl was delicious the tempura green beans were great! And last but not least their Tomo Ramen were delicious!!!

There was nothing positive to report on my first visit. Walked in, order taker was busy in…read moreconversation with someone they apparently knew and didn't bother acknowledging us. Cook came over after a couple minutes to try and start out order. Ordered two bowls and two orders of dumplings which came out to about $50. 6 pot stickers for $12?? The food was basic and not good. The restroom was a war zone. First and last time going here you have been warned. Can't see what takes its place in a month or two.

Awesome sushi and udon at this Amazing place in downtown…read moreSan Clemente. We have a couple of rolls, tempura and a bowl of udon and Sapporo ichiban. All great. Friendly owner. Great ambiane. Dog friendly. We e joyed our Saturday night in the nice ambience. Prices are super reasonable.

Small place off the main down street but good service…read more Ordered some Udon noodles & caterpillar roll. The Baja roll was our favorite! They also have tasty appetizers & listed curry on the menu. I would recommend the this place for your sushi cravings.

Loved the crispy chicken katsu and macaroni salad. Staff is always friendly. Drive thru path is a…read morelittle tight to drive through but everyone makes it. Such a cool looking spot to eat too.

If the quality of the food could just match that of the exterior walls it would be great. The…read morescreen showed a continuous 4 minute loop which seemed to be an AI generated mix of Jamaica, Hawaii and Bali - but was really none of them - it repeated so often that I was ready to scream. Food was overly salty and the Mac Salad was dry.... Then the entire establishment locked their doors and literally closed down so that staff could get a 30 minute+ break!! If I were the owner I'd be worried- As a first time=last time customer I can only hope that the O'Side & El Cajon locations are better managed, monitored and operated.

Got the shrimp and chicken katsu mixed plate. I loved the chicken more but my toddler killed all…read morethe shrimp! Can't wait to go back again. The indoor and outdoor seating options are nice and perfect for kids. We ordered at the kiosk, picked up our food, and ate outside on the tables.

The strawberry lemonade and mint peach drinks contain dairy. When standing in front of the main…read morekiosk and menu, it does not indicate that these drinks contain dairy. This is a dangerous for people who have severe dairy allergies because milk is not a common ingredient in lemonade. I ordered this for my 4 year old who previously had an anaphylactic reaction to milk. I only realized that it contained milk when I approached the food stand from the other side of the kiosk and happened to see the allergen menu while waiting for the ube beignets that they forgot in my order. When I brought it up to the cashier, she was dismissive and stated that dairy is noted at the drink dispensers and that she does not know what kind of dairy is in it because it comes from the distributor/manufacturer. I told her that there are two ways to approach the kiosk, from the drink dispenser side (where it is barely notable because of the font color choice. Picture included) or from the side through the entrance coming from River Street Ranch. From this entrance, neither the allergen sign or the drink dispenser sign is visible. The lack of proper signage in the menu and the careless attitude of the cashier is so upsetting. I told them calmly so she can bring it up to the manager to change the menu wording but she didn't even seem to care.

Absolute best Hawaiian food in san clemente. We always get a grilled shrimp plate. The portions are…read moregood and the flavor is excellent. 10 out 10. It's a must try.

After moving here from Hawaii and trying out a bunch around San Clemente, Nalu's is the best, hands…read moredown! Recently, we were in touch with Anthony to help with a small catering order for a celebration. Our family (from Hawaii), friends and neighbours (and us!), were all delighted. The poke and the chicken katsu were polished off in no time, and my husband savoured every bite of his favourite, kalua pig and cabbage. The portions are always super generous, and they included everything we needed for the catering like plates, napkins, serving tongs and also a few surprise cans of Hawaiian Sun, nudging us even closer to the islands. If you haven't been here, yet, you're truly missing out.

everything is amazing but the breakfast burrito is absolutely the best. the people are nice and the…read morerestaurant is clean and very pretty

This place is all over Instagram, and I can definitely see why! That being said, be prepared to…read morewait, especially on weekends. They don't take reservations--only a waitlist. The restaurant is right across from the San Juan Capistrano Mission, so my tip is to put your name on the waitlist and walk around or do some sightseeing while you wait. The food and service were great! It's Filipino food with a twist, and everything we tried was delicious. The owner was also super nice and went from table to table checking on everyone and asking how they were enjoying their food. I thought that was pretty cool--it made the experience feel more personal and welcoming. They're currently only open until 2 PM, so definitely get there early. The owner mentioned that weekdays are less crowded and that they're hoping to eventually offer dinner, which should help with the wait times. Overall, a great spot if you're looking for Filipino food with a unique twist!