Best Live Music Restaurants in San Clemente

18 restaurants available nearby

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1. Tavern at the Mission

4.7

Exceptional(498)

Price: Expensive

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 21 times today

Renowned Orange County restaurateur David Wilhelm, along with longtime partner Gregg Solomon, purchased this iconic location in the heart of charming downtown San Juan Capistrano overlooking the Jewel of the California missions. The menu features many of his signature classic comfort foods such as his Famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken, French 75's Onion Soup, and Whiskey Shrimp Dijon, featured at his Tavern House Kitchen+Bar in Newport Beach. Chef Wilhelm is a longtime South County resident, well known for the many concepts he has created over the years including Kachina, Sorrento Grille, French 75, Savannah Chophouse and Jimmy's Famous American Tavern. Tavern at the Mission has a large, tree covered, pet friendly patio with beautiful mission views. The interiors have been beautifully renovated with a chandelier lit dining room and a warm central fireplace. Our' Tumbleweed Bar' is designed as an homage to San Juan Capistrano's Equestrian and Vaqueros history.

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2. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.7

Exceptional(2428)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 34 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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3. Luxe Restaurant and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(608)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 2 times today

Luxe Restaurant & Martini Bar in Dana Point provides the perfect blended menu, featuring: seafood, steaks and classic Italian dishes. It has a large outdoor patio, rooms for private parties, and offers on and off-site catering.Please find our menus at: https://www.luxefinedining.com/

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4. Salt Creek Grille Orange County

4.1

Excellent(292)

Price: Expensive

• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 46 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.

5. Stella's

4.4

Awesome(1275)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 13 times today

Stella's is the embodiment of serious Italian cuisine - original recipes and techniques alongside the freshest organic products, housemade cheeses, and carefully selected Italian flavors. Stella's is the perfect place for friends and family to gather - be it at the bar with a chilled martini, an appetizer in the lounge, or dining alfresco while tasting your way through the wine list and menu. Whatever your pleasure or mood, Stella's can make it happen!

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6. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

4.7

Exceptional(325)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 13 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,

7. Rosewood Social

4.6

Exceptional(145)

Price: Expensive

• Southeast Asian • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 9 times today

Located on the rooftop of the historic Franciscan Plaza in San Juan Capistrano, Rosewood Social offers a unique combination of soulful Southeast Asian cuisine with curated cocktails and panoramic downtown views. Imagine savoring delicious food with a signature cocktail or a glass of wine on a terrace overlooking Mission San Juan at sunset. Our Award-winning Chef, John Beriker has put together a wonderful menu filled with comforting flavors from his 25 years of travels in Southeast Asia. Join us for a relaxing and truly memorable dining and drinking experience!

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8. Luciana's Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(3386)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 33 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.

9. Lantern’s Edge

4.4

Awesome(372)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 4 times today

Located at The Laguna Cliffs Marriott, Lantern's Edge is an elevated yet approachable culinary program which believes in locally sourced produce and seafood. Chef Kristine Davis brings an imaginative take on modern Californian cuisine, all expertly paired with a comprehensive wine menu and craft cocktails.

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10. El Adobe de Capistrano

4.7

Exceptional(1031)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 24 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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Jeanne
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our server Rubin was delightful and the food (curry chicken with papaya) was outstanding. The garlic bread was delicious! I highly recommend. BTW we sat outside in front of the outdoor fireplace.
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Tavern at the MissionPrice: Expensive• American• San Juan Capistrano
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4.7
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JustJess
California Central Coast •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The Raya experience begins and ends with valet parking. Everyone from valet, reception and food server Javier were friendly and amazing. Long time Raya patron and will continue to invest my time at Raya. One small concern, the agua chile was more of a seafood cocktail, is not agua chile by any means therefore was not what I expected. Overall experience was amazing. Thank you so much for all you do.
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RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna NiguelPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
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4.7
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Annvip
Orange County •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
This was our third visit to Stella’s. The food and service has been consistently quite good. The ambiance is charming. Unfortunately, the cocktails have been disappointing. We had to send back our drinks since the quality was poor.
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Stella'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.4
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Leann
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great evening! The food and the staff were awesome. We went to see the Christmas lights and then went to dinner. A wonderful time!
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Luxe Restaurant and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.7
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Karen
Hawaii •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
We had a great time! Our server, Branden/Braden was so nice and helpful!! The atmosphere was fun and energetic! The food was good. We had a really nice time!
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Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyPrice: Expensive• American• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.1

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Tavern at the Mission

2. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

3. Luxe Restaurant and Bar

4. Salt Creek Grille Orange County

5. Stella's

6. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

7. Rosewood Social

8. Luciana's Ristorante

9. Lantern’s Edge

10. El Adobe de Capistrano

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