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Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in San Clemente

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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.
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4.7
Exceptional(827)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • San Clemente
Booked 16 times today
Built in 1927, Fig313 stands today as an original historical landmark of San Clemente, with a history that is meant to be shared with its seaside community. Carefully constructed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, distinctive design features include red-tile roofs, white stucco walls, hand-crafted windows and arches, painted tiles, and open-air courtyards.Originally owned for the first 33 years by John and Jeanette Riley, 313 El Camino Real was renowned as Riley’s Waffle and Coffee Shop. Legend has it that actor John Wayne frequented the restaurant for a hearty American breakfast along with many travelers from all over the world. From 1960 on, Riley’s Café would change ownership many times, evolving into a furniture store, French restaurant, tequila company, and catering business. In 2012, the current owners purchased the property and began renovations and restoration, while staying true to the integrity of the original style.
A photo of The Tea House on Los Rios restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2757)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 61 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!
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4.7
Exceptional(163)
Price: Expensive
• Southeast Asian • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 28 times today
Located on the rooftop of the historic Franciscan Plaza in San Juan Capistrano, Rosewood Social combines the unique flavors of the traditional American steakhouse with soulful Southeast Asian cuisine. Enjoy delicious food with a signature cocktail or a glass of wine on a terrace overlooking Mission San Juan at sunset. Join us for a relaxing and truly memorable dining and drinking experience!
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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.
A photo of Rancho Capistrano Winery - Ladera Ranch restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(251)
Price: Moderate
• Winery • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Booked 32 times today
Discover the epitome of outdoor and indoor dining excellence at Rancho Capistrano Winery in Ladera Ranch. Our expansive wrap-around heated deck offers breathtaking views of the picturesque Ladera Town Green park, creating the perfect ambiance for a memorable dining experience. Plus, enjoy the convenience of abundant free parking, ensuring a hassle-free visit every time. We offer over 35 of our own wines created from some of the finest vineyards in the west coast and a food menu that has won over 40 "Best of" awards.
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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.
A photo of Luciana's Ristorante restaurant
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.
A photo of Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano restaurant
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,
A photo of CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1494)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 37 times today
At Craft House Restaurant we focus on serving the freshest local ingredients to our guests. From working with local fishermen in the Dana Point Harbor to sourcing ingredients from the local farmer's markets. At Craft House we pride ourselves on having one of the best American whiskey selection in South Orange County. From you daily drinking whiskey to the one's you've spend your life trying to taste (all of the Pappy van Winkle collection).

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  • EliVIP
    Orange County •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Had an awesome meal at Rosewood Social in San Juan Capistrano with my wife and daughter. We ordered the Chilean Bass, Coconut Curry with Tofu, and Braised Short Rib, and went family style. Every dish was spot-on—perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Wrapped it up with their waffle croissant dessert, which was next-level good. Great food, solid service, and a cool vibe. Highly recommend.
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    Rosewood SocialPrice: Expensive• Southeast Asian• San Juan Capistrano
    4.7
  • 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
    4.9
  • 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
    4.8
  • MonicaVIP
    Orange County •28 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Very good food, great drinks and wine list selection. Service on point. Food and drinks well priced. Fresh ingredients and good quality food. Ambiance is amazing. You can dine on a beautiful heated patio/garden or cozy indoor dining room, both areas are equally good.
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    Fig 313Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• San Clemente
    4.7
  • Bryan
    Orange County •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 1, 2025
    Dave served us at the bar on New Year’s Day and he really went out of his way to make our visit perfect… and everything was amazing. The Mac & cheese, fried chicken sandwich and shrimp pasta were literally some of best food we’ve had for a long time. Flawless quality chicken, loved every bite… we will be back!
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    Great Maple - Fashion IslandPrice: Moderate• American• Newport Beach
    4.4
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