Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in San Clemente

20 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Brussels Bistro - San Clemente restaurant

1. Brussels Bistro - San Clemente

4.8

Exceptional(682)

Price: Moderate

• Belgian • San Clemente

Booked 24 times today

Since 2004, Brussels Bistro has brought the best of Belgium's flavors to Southern California.Brussels, Capital of Belgium, is also the Capital of Europe. Brussels Bistro restaurants, Chef Thomas Crijns (From the prestigious Namur Hotel School) and his teams offer a unique and authentic experience of the Belgian and French cuisine in the Heart of southern California. Come travel with us, enjoy and taste the Brussels Bistro Experience in a warm and welcoming atmosphere in both Laguna Beach and San Clemente. Come enjoy our Special Mussels & Belgian Fries, the Chef's Boeuf Bourguignon, our Famous Pork Shank, amongst other unique Belgian and French Selections.

2. Fig 313

4.7

Exceptional(823)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • San Clemente

Booked 21 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.

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3. Drift Distillery and Smokehouse

5.0

Exceptional(1)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • San Clemente

Booked 14 times today

We are an award winning craft distillery and bbq smokehouse located in the heart of San Clemente.All of our spirits are handcrafted here in San Clemente with grain from our parents' farm in Kansas, making us a true grain to bottle distillery. We are also proud to serve KC style inspired bbq with a SoCal twist.

4. Riviera

4.5

Awesome(186)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Clemente

Located inside the San Clemente Inn and launched in the Spring of 2022, Riviera aims to elevate the local dining scene in San Clemente by offering a unique culinary experience and design-driven atmosphere that’s equally exciting, creative, and worldly as it is familiar, welcoming, and inviting.Marked by meals made from scratch and responsibly sourced whenever possible, Riviera leans heavily into a farm-to-table approach to food for community residents, day-trippers, and vacationers alike.From global-inspired dishes to decadent desserts, Riviera delivers the highest of quality.

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5. Salt Creek Grille Orange County

4.2

Awesome(328)

Price: Expensive

• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 29 times today

Nestled along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, Salt Creek Grille proudly returns to the Dana Point community under new ownership. Our newly remodeled interiors and stunning outdoor patio exude elegance and comfort for unparalleled ambiance, setting the perfect stage for savoring our enhanced menu that features a true, wood-fired American steakhouse with a California coastal twist.

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6. Mayfield- San Juan Capistrano

4.8

Exceptional(422)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 10 times today

**We are walk in only for Brunch. Reservations & walk ins available for Dinner**Mayfield combines modern Californian cooking with flavors from the Levant region, an area spanning the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa. Made to be shared, our food is designed to be experienced and enjoyed together.Please include any humans, big or small, in your guest count so we can make sure we have enough space at the table for you all.

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7. Wind & Sea Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1851)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 27 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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8. The Tea House on Los Rios

4.8

Exceptional(2736)

Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 48 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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9. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.7

Exceptional(2475)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 32 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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10. El Adobe de Capistrano

4.8

Exceptional(1052)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 30 times today

Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in a historic setting at El Adobe de Capistrano. This landmark features a wedding chapel, stained-glass windows and additional beautiful architectural details. Its kitchen has a mesquite-burning grill where chefs prepare deliciously flavored seafood and steak dishes. Soups, salads and appetizers are also on the menu, including tasty desserts.Owners Tony Moiso and Gilbert Aguirre have kept the atmosphere and traditions of the El Adobe de Capistrano going. This establishment still prepares the dishes that President Nixon and his wife enjoyed while visiting during his administration. It has a full bar that serves various drinks, a lounge area for socializing and a patio in the front. El Adobe de Capistrano offers private rooms for banquets and other events. The Palenque features a retracting roof, making it ideal for hosting an event under the night sky. It offers brunch and has a Happy Hour.

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Brussels Bistro - San Clemente

2. Fig 313

3. Drift Distillery and Smokehouse

4. Riviera

5. Salt Creek Grille Orange County

6. Mayfield- San Juan Capistrano

7. Wind & Sea Restaurant

8. The Tea House on Los Rios

9. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

10. El Adobe de Capistrano

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