A must stop for any goonies lover…read more The entrance leaves a lot to be desired, but I suppose it add more to the magic and experience once you've entered. It feels like we're are navigating the caves from the movie and the bar is the treasure ship. Once you enter there is decor and memorabilia spread throughout (whether any of it is authentic or not I'm not sure) they have speciality drinks after the movie and the bartender was very attentive. Overall it was fun to experience and a nice spot to explore while going around San Clemente.

Really bummed out. My husband grew up in San Clemente, loved tiki bars and his favorite movie was…read moreThe Goonies. He sadly passed away recently and his memorial is this weekend, so we tried to go to Lost Inferno to celebrate him with all his high school and college friends. We called in advance and the person we spoke to said we couldn't make a reservation unless we could guarantee 20 people, but we could walk in with a smaller group no problem. Of course we got there right when they opened and they told us they couldn't seat us for an hour. We joined the wait list and walked to a bar a couple doors down waiting for the text that our table was ready. We received a text that our table would be ready at a specific time and then 2 minutes before our table was supposed to be ready we get a text saying we were removed from the wait list with no clarification or follow up. I understand being busy/booked up, but I would have liked to have received accurate information. We could have made reservations online if we had been told. I wore his favorite Goonies Hawaiian shirt and everything expecting to have a nice time talking about my husband. I guess I'm glad we never had the opportunity to experience this level of service with my husband, and guess I won't be back seeing that he's dead and all. Edited to add tips - don't believe anything they tell you on the phone and if you really want to go, make a reservation, and apparently they will close for you if you can guarantee 20 people.

The drinks are amazing and creative and Tu is such a good vibe and always turns our visit into a…read morewonderful experience. The hand rolls are delicious and you gotta try the wasabi. I'm not a big review guy for the positive or negative but this place always has a special place in my heart.

They have a great happy hour specials $5 options and wide variety of sake / drinks. I was able to…read morewalk-in on a Friday at 5pm pretty easily. The space is upstairs and great seating options. I really enjoyed the unagi and spicy tuna. The warm rice and crispy seaweed were delicious and delightful. This is a great spot to start the night before exploring San Clemente and the service is super quick. They have a virtual waitlist which is nice to see the walk-in availability.

My wife and I stopped by Jane in San Clemente for a date night while visiting from San Diego and…read morestaying overnight, and the whole vibe was incredibly chill. The music mix was one of my favorite parts. They played a little bit of everything from A to Z, so there was something for everyone to enjoy, which is exactly what I look for in a bar. Huge shoutout to Dean for the amazing drinks and the solid drink selection. The standout of the night was an off menu drink recommended by a regular, Jeremy. Shoutout to Jeremy! Peter made the drink and it is worthy of a spot on the menu. The Rattlesnake Milk was exactly what I came in looking for. I am dating myself a bit, but it reminded me of the pink SoBe drink, with a nice smoky bite at the tail end that mezcal lovers will appreciate. Top notch cocktail with a top notch, friendly crew. We had a great time and will definitely add this to our must visit spots when coming up from San Diego. Good cocktails and a good time.

Unprofessional host, blatant favoritism…read more BLUF: The host treated the bar like a house party -- saving seats and catering to his friends instead of paying guests. We went to Jane on Saturday, January 17th around 8:30-8:45 pm for a nightcap with a group of three. It was crowded, which was fine -- the service was not. The host (a man in his late 20s or early 30s with a buzz cut and mustache) had us put our name in but couldn't give even a rough wait estimate. He then told us there were open seats at the bar. As we walked toward them, he immediately went to his friends sitting nearby, and they jumped up and took the bar seats he had just told us were available. We waited 40 minutes and received a text that our "table for three" was ready -- only to be told when we returned that there was actually standing room only. When we again saw open bar seats, the same friends reappeared and claimed they were "saving them" because they'd gone out to smoke. The host backed them up. This felt less like a cocktail lounge and more like a place where the host plays bouncer for his friends. Prioritizing friends over paying guests, brushing people off, and mismanaging the waitlist is incredibly unprofessional. We left without ever being served. For a place that positions itself as a cocktail lounge, this kind of favoritism is unacceptable and disappointing.

Wonderful place post hiking. It's casual and has great quality food and service!…read more Our waitress was so kind! I wish I got her name for this post. Thanks for taking care of us! And hats off to the chef.

I'd give it 3.5 stars, maybe on a different night it would have rounded up. Service was pretty…read moresparse so I rounded down. Every time a server came over we had to flag someone down. We sat for probably 10 minutes before anyone greeted us, it was 3:30pm so it wasn't very busy, maybe 3-4 other tables. Every time someone came after that we had to wave someone down for water refills, never asked anyone if we wanted more drinks from the bar, nothing. Had my father in law asked for more ice tea and they never even started a new pitcher in 15 minutes. It was not busy. The place had a to of gluten free options which is a reason I wanted to try it. My server had no idea what gluten was. For a place that had half the menu marked as gluten free I was really surprised she really had no knowledge of the menu, but she was nice enough to go ask some questions when i pressed a bit that I wasn't vegan, and it was like an allergy. The food was good, portions were large enough and everything was pretty good as far as the food. Not sure why the service was so incredibly patchy and absent when we ate at 3:30 and the place was 2/3 empty. It was pretty good, I may try again but for the price point I think the service can be a little better. Nice...but slow. Definitely need more training on the menu! Mid. Not bad. Not great.

I had a wonderful experience at The Cellar and was honestly surprised to see a negative review…read moreabout a server's "attitude," because that was the complete opposite of what I witnessed. The owner has created an incredible space warm, intimate ambiance, an outstanding food menu, and one of the best wine selections I've seen in a long time. Everything felt thoughtful and elevated without being pretentious. Our server, Tatum was professional, attentive, and extremely patient. I happened to be seated nearby during an interaction with a group of women who were openly rude and condescending toward her from the start. Despite that, she remained calm, polite, and handled herself with grace. If anything, she showed remarkable composure under unnecessary pressure. Service jobs aren't easy, and it's disappointing when unfair situations get misrepresented online. Based on what I personally observed, Tatum did nothing but her job and did it well. Highly recommend The Cellar for the food, wine, atmosphere, and overall experience. We'll absolutely be back.

Still a go too location in San Clemente, I recently had brunch there which is served until 2pm and…read moreit was amazing! Perfectly cooked eggs, fresh bread and a great menu. The wine flights and bubbles are flowing and the cheese boards a must!

What a wonderful restaurant. Amazing food. Went with my…read morewife to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The service was outstanding. They comp us a delicious cauliflower appetizer and delicious oatmeal cookie ice cream desert. My wife had the huge 22 Oz 45 day aged ribeye stesk which was the best. Portion size and flavored far exceeded anything the big name steak houses put out. One of the best ever. Mac n Cheese was delicious. I had a delicious moist flavorful halibut. The vegetables that accompanied the meals were perfect. The waitress was awesome with her kindness and thoughtfulness. The entire staff wished us a Happy anniversary. A very memorable meal and sure to return.

My parents and my boyfriend and I went there for the first time to celebrate my birthday. Adam was…read morean excellent server and very knowledgeable about the menu! So many great choices...We had the scallops and gnocchi appetizer and the 45-day 22 oz ribeye steak (my bf and I split it). There was a split fee but not a big fee. The food was fantastic and paired well with the wine I brought for the occasion (there was a small corkage fee). Ambiance was great! The bar seemed to be the happening place! We ended up sitting at a booth in the restaurant area. Would definitely go again! Wish they were open for lunch.

We had Jack and Carrot the Clown at my boyfriend's son's 10th birthday party, and they were…read moreabsolutely fantastic! Jack is an incredibly talented magician. He was highly organized, professional, and delivered a flawless performance. His humor and charisma kept both the kids and adults thoroughly entertained, and he had everyone engaged from 3-year-olds to 60-year-olds! He was not only entertaining but also kind, approachable, and wonderful to work with. Carrot the Clown was equally amazing, creating balloon animals for all the children, which they absolutely loved. The kids were thrilled, and it added such a fun touch to the party. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. They were a joy to have at the party, and we can't wait to hire them again in the future. It was worth every penny, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking to make their event extra special!

My {now} husband and I hired Jack to provide strolling magic for our wedding this past weekend…read more During our cocktail hour he strolled around, providing loads of entertainment for all of our guests simply just blowing their minds. We have hired him multiple times for previous events and the results are always the same. He's extremely professional, shows up early, dressed for the occasion, and always has an immense amount of energy that translates into his entertainment! Hearing our guests on all occasions, "whaaat?!" "How did he do that?!" "Oh my god!!" Is always the best confirmation that we made the right choice. It never gets old. And I can confirm, he truly is so magical.

I am so glad that the original owners are back. It is sooo much better!!! This is a true craft…read morecocktail establishment! Delicious drinks and reasonably priced! Totally worth the trip! They said they are going to be selling food in August (so excited!) but until then, you can grab a slice of pizza or some delicious indian food right in the plaza and eat it at the bar while drinking tasty cocktails : ) Perfect evening!

This is a fun bar to visit with a lot of drink options. It's a beautiful rectangular bar in the…read morecenter of the food court so it's convenient. The mixologists are awesome and make some really tasty drinks. They're super friendly and helpful, trying to get you just the right drink.