Clementine's has been around for a long time. My buddy George F. found out that they're now under new ownership. Curious to see if any changes were made to the restaurant or its menu, we met here for brunch on 10/04/2025. Upon entering at around 10:30am, we were immediately greeted and seated by the staff. The interior was clean, and the only change I noticed was they replaced the booths with tables. The menu was pretty much the same as before, with some new items added to it. George opted for the Baja Fish Tacos and I got the Meat Lover's Omelette. In addition to the food, we also ordered a couple beverages. Our order didn't take long to arrive. My omelette was made with bacon, sausage, ham, and a medley of chopped vegetables and it tasted pretty good. The accompanied Cajun seasoned country potatoes were pretty pedestrian. George gave me one of his tacos and it was delicious. The deep fried catfish used was crunchy on the outside and moist and flavorful on the inside. Service we received was very good. The staff member were attentive and efficient. The restaurant biz is challenging these days so hopefully the new Clementine's will be able to find its footing. Based on this experience, I believe a 4-star rating is justified. read more

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I have been a regular customer at Clementine's and have supported the restaurant over time, so I was disappointed by how this situation was handled. After an issue involving a former bartender who recently left the restaurant, I was informed that I was still not welcome at Clementine's. My understanding is that the decision to keep me 86'd was based on allegations involving an incident at another restaurant where this employee previously worked. I disagree with how that situation has been characterized and feel that my perspective was never given fair consideration. I am also concerned that my previous complaints and reviews about my experiences were viewed negatively rather than as legitimate customer feedback. My intention was never to cause problems, but to share my honest experiences and concerns as a customer. I believe my feedback was valid and should have been considered as an opportunity for improvement. What concerns me most is that, even after the employee involved left, the decision remained unchanged. I hoped there would be an opportunity for an open and reasonable conversation, with all sides of the situation reviewed fairly. I have always valued supporting local businesses, and it is disappointing to feel that a long-time customer can be dismissed based on information I believe is incomplete or inaccurate. I hope management will consider the importance of hearing all perspectives and addressing customer concerns in a fair and professional manner. Respect and fair treatment are important to me as a customer, and unfortunately, my experience did not reflect those values. read more

Great food, awesome service. My BF and I stumbled across this restaurant as we were getting gas. It was delicious! read more

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Came for lunch. When I walked in, I wanted to wash my hands so I asked where the restroom was and the host told me they didn't have any restrooms that I would have to go to the gas station across the way. How can you not have restrooms as a food establishment. Needless to say I left and went somewhere else read more

Highlight was the Sausage and Shrimp. The rest of the food was pretty bland and unseasoned. The Mint Julep was very watery, kept on getting mint pieces on the sips. The service was okay read more

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I've only been to Clementines once and that was for Shrimp & Grits. After enjoying Shrimp & Grits on the East coast I found Clementine's version Sub Par. Reading reviews it pretty obvious those who posted likes haven't had this dish back East. I'm sure there are places in the bay area that do have good S & G's, but Clementine's isn't one of them. read more

so sad--music is gone--supposed to be new orleans feeling..food good-but prices have gone up---new owner?? not how it should be...sorry... read more

Great service. Diner vibe but also serves alcohol. Spicy Margarita on point. We ordered whole bunch of food, and they were all decent. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Clementine's - Soul Food Near Me - San Ramon, California

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Meet some long time friends in San Ramon and they brought us to Clementine's for lunch. No wait for five when we walked in and it wasn't very crowded inside. Nice that we were able to sit for almost two hours to eat and just catch up with friends. Did not realize we were giong to a cajan soul food restaurant. Pretty big menu with lots of choices on the menu. I decided to have the Cajun Burger medium rare with cottage red potatoes as the side. My burger was like any other burger, nothing special but good. The cottage fries were very crispy; maybe a tad too crispy! Service was very good and we were able to sit for a very long time chatting and we never felt that they rushed us to leave. The inside of the restaurant reminded me of chain restaurants that families with children eat at. Food and service were decent. read more

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"Always a pleasure!" It's been a few years since I've been here, but the service and the food is just as good as always. After a hard workout at the gym, I came here for liquid refreshment. The friendly server was glad to help me and she made a few suggestions. Naturally I had to get a racer 5 on tap. Note that they have all kinds of deals on liquid refreshment in the bar. Next time I'm getting that French onion soup. Thanks for maintaining the welcoming, professional atmosphere. read more

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I had originally planned to stop by Sunday morning for breakfast: beignets with eggs and sausage. As I was running late, I ended up getting a Twice Baked Pistachio Berry Croissant and a Matcha Latte at a spot near home. After playing a round of golf at Canyon Lakes, I decided to order some beignets for my drive back home. Ordering on the phone was very easy and my order was ready when I arrived. My 3 piece ordered ended up with 4 pieces, so I thought I had lucked out. Unfortunately, all 4 pieces were pretty disappointing. They were not the soft, pillowy fried dough pieces that I had been accustomed to getting at other places (e.g. Downtown Disney, Disneyland, Cafe du Monde, etc.). These guys reminded me of the outer exterior/shell of snack eggrolls. They were hard/crunchy on the outside with nothing by air inside. Huh? And you call yourself a Southern restaurant? Wow, I am so glad I only "lost" $5.49 there... read more

We have been coming here for years! Food is good no matter what meal, I also enjoy the cocktails! My intro to this restaurant was bottomless mimosas after night shift with a group of coworkers after hard nights, continues to be a casual cool spot to grab good flavors, and a drink whenever. read more

Changed hands and price almost doubled We had a crayfish order when they changed hands. They did not bother to tell us that they would not serve crayfish and so we came over expecting it and it was no longer there. If this is the regard they have for their clients ,,.. read more

Gumbo is pretty good Chicken and Tater is heck dry it's look like a reheat fried chicken Fried Catfish has a muddy taste and you can tell is not fresh I asked for gravy and they gave me a tiny containers for just dipping my chicken and they're charging me $2.99 Overall I don't recommend this place It's probably good for bar hopping but not dining in read more

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Clemtines was a staple in my life it was one of the places I could go to in the neighborhood I knew familiar faces and the food was good ; the service was good and Momo in the bar area was awesome . The best thing ever was the live music how could you beat that ! First Fridays with Larry Vann and his band brought everyone out he is the best he had the place jumping ! I wished we had more than first Fridays ! He brings everyone together to enjoy good food and great company! He allowed nearby musicians to play with band and showcase their talents. I hope it isn't true you let him go ! If so a big mistake please say it isn't so read more

I used to love this place the food was always hot, fresh, and delicious. Unfortunately, under new ownership, it's just not the same anymore. So sad . read more

4/5 Walked into Clementine's with my parents and before we could even get settled, the gentleman greeting us hit us with a confident "Hola." Now, some people might be offended that he took one look at us and correctly assumed Spanish was the move. Personally, I wasn't offended at all. In fact, I was relieved because I didn't really feel like speaking English that day anyway. We were seated quickly and the service was excellent from start to finish. The staff worked together so smoothly that it felt less like a restaurant and more like a relay team passing the baton. One funny thing: water apparently operates on a request-only basis. My mom asked for one and received it immediately. The rest of us sat there watching her hydrate like it was an exclusive membership program. Not a complaint, just an observation. Now let's talk about the coffee. I've never seen a coffee cup monitored this closely in my life. I spent a solid minute carefully crafting the perfect balance of coffee, creamer, and sugar. I took maybe three sips. Three. Before I knew it, my cup was being topped off again. At one point I started drinking faster just to see if I could get ahead of the refill schedule. I could not. I wasn't ordering coffee anymore. I was participating in an ongoing coffee subscription service that I had apparently been enrolled in without my knowledge. Was I slightly annoyed that my carefully engineered coffee ratio kept getting reset? Yes. Was it also proof that they were paying attention and taking care of us? Absolutely. The food was great, the staff was friendly and professional, and every time it seemed like we might need something, somebody magically appeared. Overall, great food, great service, and a staff so attentive that if I had stared at my coffee cup for more than five seconds, it probably would've been refilled again. Would definitely come back and would absolutely recommend it to anyone in the area. read more

I ate dinner at Clementine's tonight the first time In a while, and my boyfriend and I were very disappointed. I had the barbecue shrimp skewers and the bacon was overcooked and the coleslaw was dry as a bone. My boyfriend had the catfish that used to be good, it he said it was terrible and so was his macaroni and cheese and dry coleslaw. The food at Clementine's used to be good when Natalie was the owner, but it hasn't been good since the restaurant has changed owners. read more

If you have not tried yet ... there are 3 different Eggs Benedicts - the Original,( smoked ham with poached eggs with hollandaise sauce...California, tomato, avocado, bacon, with poached eggs... Seafood - choice of crab cakes, fried oysters, or smoked salmon. Go try and they also have the option of half order... read more

It's been far too long since I properly reflected on our experiences at Clementine! Years, in fact. Your recent visit reminds me how much we appreciate this place. The memory of that evening is still vivid - the perfect glass of wine, perfectly complementing those incredible bar chicken wings. The mango habanero glaze was a revelation; a vibrant, sweet heat that was expertly balanced. And let's not forget the accompaniments - the creamy ranch and tangy blue cheese, each offering a delightful counterpoint to the fiery wings. The freshness of the ingredients truly shone through; you could tell they were committed to quality. It's a testament to their consistency that we've been loyal patrons for so long. I'm already looking forward to our next visit. Perhaps we should make it a regular thing. Thank you read more

Clementine's - Bar Wings - Soul Food Near Me - San Ramon, California

My coworker and I decided to try Clementines on a whim because it's close to our office and wow! I was pleasantly surprised! Upon arrival, the front hostess welcomed us in with open arms and was extremely friendly and nice to talk to. After being seated and looking through the menu, it was so hard to choose what to get because everything sounded so delicious. For drinks, my coworker got the Georgia peach which was SO GOOD & I ordered the catdaddy mocha. I didn't care for it too much because it was super strong so I wouldn't order it again. For appetizers, we got the fried green tomatoes and they were so tasty! We also got some beinets but they weren't anything special. For our entrees, I settled for the fried catfish with fries! I loved the fried batter on the catfish, it was incredible! My coworker got the Ruben sandwich and holy crap, it was probably the best Ruben I've ever had! Overall, I really enjoyed dining here! I would definitely stop by again and try their breakfast! read more

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This place is tucked away in a nondescript shopping center off San Ramon Blvd, just off I-680 N. from SJ. I came here for breakfast at the recommendation of my breakfast partner. The ambiance is reminiscent of old charm, with leather booths. The wait staff is attentive, and the ambiance is reminiscent of old charm with leather booths. Unfortunately, they were out of chicory coffee, which in my opinion puts the icing on the originality of a Louisiana eatery. I had the shrimp and grits, a big portion, and it arrived quickly. It had just the right amount of spice and consisted of 6 to 7 shrimp, more than I expected, considering the affordable cost. My guest had a vegetarian omelette, which was ample for 2. I am definitely coming back to try the étouffée and have chicory coffee! read more

We were looking for a breakfast place while waiting for our morning medical appointment at Kaiser and we found this sweet spot. The serving is generous, food tasted soulful (not too greasy and salty like any other breakfast places). The service was fast, friendly & warm. It's my 1st time to try beignet and I'm not a fan. Maybe I'll try again from another place. But my breakfast plate is so hearty and filling! read more

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Second time getting the fried chicken & both times the chicken was dry as hell & well over cooked. Plus the skin was missing. Plus we ordered mashed potatoes & gravy & they forgot the gravy! Seriously? WTF!!! Pure laziness on their part. Clementines has gone down hill. I do not recommend this place at all. My husband ordered a cheesecake with seasonal fruit. They put whipped cream instead of fruit. Damn, clementine really sucks! read more

Finally got to try this place after being recommended their hush puppies by my best friend and his girlfriend. However, this trip, I brought my fiancé and his friend. When we got to the restaurant, we were seated pretty quickly. Good start. After getting seated, got to check out their menu which is pretty extensive. After a good long while of checking out their menu, no one showed up. There were waitresses cleaning tables near us but then straight up disappeared. Normally I'm not the type of rush people, but it became so awkwardly long that we had to flag down someone. So...extremely slow service... Eventually, after flagging a waitress down, we finally could order. I decided to order their Cajun salmon, a cup of gumbo, and their hush puppies. My fiancé ordered their jambalaya and Clem's Mac. His friend ordered their shrimp po'boy with a side of red beans and rice. Drink wise, I just ordered their hot chocolate. So the food on the other hand was good. The hush puppies were good alongside the dipping sauce. My salmon was cooked to perfection. The rice probably could've had more flavor to it given it was "dirty rice." But the giant portion of fish was awesome. The Cajun vegetables were pretty good. Nothing special, just your normal vegetable medley. But the seasoning was pretty good. Hot chocolate was alright, nothing to write home about. My issue with the menu and the food? Only a couple of items on the menu are listed as spicy or could have their spice level adjusted. Yet the gumbo which is unmarked on their menu was spicier than the jambalaya. I did get to taste it but it was just too spicy so I forfeited it to my fiancé. My fiancé's friend said that as far as spice goes, the red beans and rice were spicy too which again, he's fine with. But it's just unmarked on their menu. So all in all, glad I got to try the place. Would I come back? Maybe if I was in the mood for their hush puppies or salmon. But given I'm not one for spicy food, I'd rather not have to play spice roulette. read more

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Friends invited me to a last minute lunch and I really wanted to love this place but it fell a little short. Pros: easy parking, lots of eating, cute old school diner vibe. Service: service was a bit slow. It did seem a little busy since it was lunch time but the time it took to put our orders in and be checked on every so often was too long. I had to ask for a coffee refill 3 times and by 3rd time I just gave up on it. The food did come out fast tho. Sampler: had wings, fried green tomorrows, wings, okra. It all tasted a little bland, the okras were a little too slimy and I let spitting out hard pieces of it. The fried green tomatoes were the best thing. Oyster po boy: my favorite po boy is from Brenda's and this does not come close. It was too mushy, didn't taste fresh, and again I had to spit out a rubbery piece. I had a bite of my friends gumbo and that was actually delicious. 4.5 stars for the gumbo. read more

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I just hosted a Baptism reception here and it went great! We had ~80 guests including children. We were able to reserve the back half of the restaurant and do a buffet style service. Working with Eliasib to plan and host the event was super easy and straight forward. The restaurant was cost effective compared to other venues we looked at. They just got new floors and new interior paint which looked great, and they're planning more renovations and updates. Food was good! Fried chicken was the hit my guests kept coming back for and they enjoyed the fried green tomato's, corn bread, jambalaya, vegetables, Mac and cheese and chicken fingers for the kids. We were able to bring our own desserts and have an extra table to use as a dessert table and hang a banner using blue tape. The servers were also very good and took care of my party. Would recommend! read more

2nd time here and my last. This first time sucked and I was hoping it got better unfortunately a big no! The food is mediocre they don't know how to cooks eggs and the food comes out lukewarm. The final straw was they overcharged us on multiple items I get one mistake but multiple items it seemed they were trying to pull a fast one either way never coming back. read more

I ordered a breakfast burrito, it was a good size. Nothing too big. It came with some potatoes, salsa, and sour cream, which made a perfect meal. The staff was very friendly when I went to pick up my order. It's nice to know that they're nearby my work Place so I will definitely be trying clementines again. read more

My first time here and it did not disappoint! I ordered the fried green tomatoes, they came out quick, hot and crispy with a side of ranch. They were very well seasoned and nice portion size. I ordered the grits and shrimp for my entree. It was so smooth and had a kick due to the jalapeño mixed in it, you must try. The service was very friendly and attentive. The ambiance seemed a bit dated, but cute in a way. The menu is pretty big too so I'm sure you'll find something you'll want to try. read more

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Food was great! Service was great!! We will definitely be back to try the other appetizing foods on the menu. We do not live close by, but it was well worth the drive. read more

Average at best nothing much to rave about nor anything to rant about. Average. Wife had the jambalaya, had to ask for my sauce because it was too dry after that she said it was tasty. I had the fried catfish it was cool, but I've been wanting some so it filled the craving. The side salad was nice . And the carrots and zucchini side vegetables were very delicious the carrots were cooked just right. Left a $5 tip because the waiter really didn't do anything but bring the food heck with the cheap napkins he could have at least brought more. For a Cajun comfort food spot in San Ramon it was cool read more

We've only eaten inside once, but we order takeout all the time from here. Their jambalaya is absolutely top notch. Add shrimp if you get it. They also have awesome gumbo. Burgers are great. Our son swears by the chicken strips. Service is always excellent. Orders are always ready when they say the will. read more

They must have lost their best cooks. The chili and the gumbo were so thick and pasty that we couldn't eat it. I tried to get them to add water to the chili and reheat it but it just came back hotter and still to pasty to eat. The basket of catfish was good and the service was good. Plenty of TVs in the bar for sports lovers, which is where we sat. read more

Food is delicious , staff is so friendly, welcoming, and attentive! Portions are generous, and it has a cozy atmosphere with quick and quality service. read more

Decent Cajun spot in Bay Area. My favorite was actually sand bass (blackened) and roasted beef dip, not quite Cajun dishes. The beignets and hash puppies left much to be desired, so were the non Cajun dishes like fried chicken (dried) and Turkey melt. Shrimp and (especially) grits were quite average. However had a good time and good service, at least 3.5. read more

Clementine's - Soul Food Near Me - San Ramon, California

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First, this is one of our go-to places. Nick in the bar is great. Tonight I ordered off menu, I got a blackened catfish poboy, it was excellent!! read more

Clementine's - Blackened catfish po'boy - Soul Food Near Me - San Ramon, California

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The new management has missed the mark. We have typically gone for dinner at Clementine's perhaps once a month. Today we brought my father-in-law for dinner. My father-in-law always raved about the French onion soup - not the case this time. The recipe has been changed so much the soup was horrible. I ordered the blackened steak - supposedly 12-ounce steak. I ordered a medium rare steak - I received a very thin steak cooked medium with lots of fat. The website showed the steak cost of $30.00 - I was billed $34.00. The servers at Clementines are the same staff - that is the only positive from this dining experience. Not sure if we will take the time to come back and try again. read more

This is a Louisiana /Cajun concept restaurant. Got takeout and it was pretty good but really really like a good version of Popeyes. So the portions are pretty good but the price is a bit high. The staff was friendly and helpful enough. As far as food goes, the fried chicken in the sampler platter was pretty good as was the rest but keep in mind almost everything that's not a salad seems to be fried. read more

Clementine's - Interior - Soul Food Near Me - San Ramon, California

For being not in New Orleans, the food is pretty darn good. Flavors are like what one can get in Nola and the beignets pretty good.