Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in San Clemente

18 restaurants available nearby

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1. Vine Restaurant & Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3052)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Clemente

Booked 44 times today

Welcome to Vine Restaurant and Bar located in San Clemente. Our menu features seasonal ingredients of the highest quality and are prepared daily from scratch. Menu selections include exceptional meats, flavorful seafood, handpicked produce from our garden, and diverse beverage selections. We have over 25 wines by the glass, 10 craft beers, and a full bar featuring a wide variety of craft cocktails.

2. Gema

4.3

Awesome(243)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • San Clemente

Booked 7 times today

With a moody Mexico City vibe & modern dining room, Gema has an intimate neighborhood feel & buzzy bar scene. Our scratch-made kitchen highlights the finest Mexican ingredients & the countries staples of corn, chiles & regional cheeses .Our craft cocktail program changes with the season & features house-made syrups & fresh daily juiced citrus. Our bar hosts over 100 bottles of Mexico's finest small batch Mezcals which can be enjoyed in a flight or purchased by bottle and housed for your convenience inour Mezcal Liabrary. Our wines are brought in from Valle de Guadaulape and offer an amazing taste into the emerging Baja wine region. Gema celebrates the vast & sophisticated cuisine of Mexico, its people & its culture. We are proud to serve authentic Mexican cuisine that moves beyond the stereotypical bean and rice culture often associatedwith Mexican eateries. We hope you join us at Gema to experience the true palate of Mexican dining.

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3. The Tea House on Los Rios

4.8

Exceptional(2757)

Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 62 times today

Set in a beautifully restored 1911 cottage complete with a wrap-around veranda and lush gardens, The Tea House on Los Rios offers Orange County's premier high tea experience. Known for our famous scones, delicious tea sandwiches, and loose-leaf teas, we also feature a full luncheon menu and a weekend brunch menu, complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys. Join us for an unforgettable experience on Historic Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano. Take the train and making a day of it!

4. Coastal Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(4914)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 99 times today

Christina and Mike Grant, the owners of Coastal Kitchen, have created an experience that will delight and satisfy the most discerning guest. Fueled by their passion for food and a love of hospitality, the Grants have established Coastal Kitchen as the go-to spot in Dana Point. The menu is clean and fresh consisting of fish and steaks cut in house, great salads, freshly ground burgers and more. Coastal Kitchen has a full bar, patio with fire pits, and fresh coastal design. Our mission is to deliver a quality dining experience in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere with a consistency that will bring guests back again and again. We look forward to serving you.

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5. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.6

Exceptional(2482)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 27 times today

RAYA, a restaurant concept by Richard Sandoval, showcases Pan-Latin Coastal Cuisine prepared with sustainable seafood, local produce, natural and organic meats, and Chef Sandoval’s signature Latin flavors.

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6. Bloom Restaurant + Bar

4.8

Exceptional(831)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 37 times today

Orange County-based restaurateur Russ Bendel and partners are bringing a sister restaurant to his thriving wine country concepts to the San Juan Capistrano dining scene.Bloom is an all-encompassing dining experience, featuring craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, and craft beer selections. Located directly across from the Mission of San Juan on the corner of Old Mission Road and Camino Capistrano. Check out our website for more information: www.BloomSanJuanCapistrano.comDon't forget to follow us on instagram to stay up to date about Bloom: BloomRestaurantAndBar

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7. Luciana's Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(3419)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 43 times today

Located in a historical home in the resort town of Dana Point, California, Luciana's Ristorante has been serving the Orange County community for over 40 years. The decor is reminiscent of a cozy European-style inn, establishing it as one of Orange County's most romantic restaurants. Awarded the Southern California Restaurant Writers gold medal since 1996, three stars from the California Restaurant Writers, Zagat's Survey "America’s 1,000 Top Italian Restaurants 2008" and an Award of Excellence for its wine list, Luciana's has been setting the standard for classic as well as innovative Italian cuisine. Whether visiting our cozy restaurant or our Bed and Breakfast and Cooking School in Tuscany, Italy, you are sure to experience the best and freshest combination of the old and new worlds.

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8. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

4.8

Exceptional(340)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 27 times today

Voted 2024 San Juan Capistrano Business of the Year!Winner of multiple Best of San Juan Awards including best restaurant, best dinner, best lunch, best ambiance, best wine and many more. Rancho Capistrano Winery has become the must go destination for locals and visitors alike. In addition to producing over 40 different wines from the finest grape growing regions in the West, we are known for our award-winning signature dishes that blend perfectly with our wines. Our grapes are sourced from different premier wine regions, including Paso Robles, Lodi, Northern California and Washington. Rancho Capistrano Winery has proudly grown to be the largest winery in Orange County,

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9. Wind & Sea Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1863)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 26 times today

The Wind & Sea Restaurant is located on the water in the Dana Point Harbor. With water on three sides, every table has a spectacular view. We serve fresh fish selections daily as well as Lobster tail, shrimp, steaks, and vegetarian dishes.Monday through Friday (not available Holidays and Special occasions) we have Hawaiian Happy Hour from 4:00 to 7:00 featuring our world famous Mai Tai's as well as draft beer, wine and food specials. Big screen TV's, keep the lounge exciting at all times. The waterfront open-air patio serves the full menu and is heated at night, perfect for an order of nachos and a margarita or a full dinner under the stars. Private banquet facilities accommodate 20 to 75.

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10. KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.6

Exceptional(173)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 10 times today

Join Chef Sanjay’s culinary journey from New Delhi to Dana Point and enjoy a contemporary approach to Indian regional specialties that places creative artistry, quality of ingredients, and respect for authentic flavors and ingredients at the forefront of cooking. KAHANI, which means "story" in Hindi, is open from Tuesday through Saturday; 5-9 p.m.

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James
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Highly impressed with the service and the quality of the evening. Truly a make your day kind of experience.
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Vine Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• American• San Clemente
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4.9
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Melissa
Las Vegas •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Waitress was a little confused and initially brought the wrong tea. She was apologetic and may have been new. My only complaint is there was a small dog at the table near us that was barking off and on. Felt they should have been asked to take the dog out of it couldn’t behave or stop barking. Luckily it was towards the end of our time there but feel bad for others who just got there. Other than that had a great time and enjoyed the food.
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The Tea House on Los RiosPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• San Juan Capistrano
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4.8
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Keilah
Orange County •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always love coming to this location. After the renovation it’s even more beautiful. I was worried the menu/food would be different. I’m happy to say it was just as good as always. Service was great too.
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Javier's Crystal CovePrice: Expensive• Mexican• Newport Beach
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4.7
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JamesVIP
Orange County •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The Pizza Is an always appetizer as well as the pate board. We enjoy these 2 items very much. Today we had the Butternut squash soup that was extremely delicious, and we had the Granny apple Gorgonzola salad with Chicken.
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Farmhouse at Rogers GardensPrice: Expensive• American• Corona del Mar
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4.8
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Matteo Romano
Orange County •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Dec 2024
Incredible food made by scratch. The flavors and textures of the food were so unique and so delicious! Cocktails and wine all from Mexico. Entire staff is so passionate about the food!
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GemaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• San Clemente
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4.3

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Vine Restaurant & Bar

2. Gema

3. The Tea House on Los Rios

4. Coastal Kitchen

5. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

6. Bloom Restaurant + Bar

7. Luciana's Ristorante

8. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

9. Wind & Sea Restaurant

10. KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

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