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.

Behind the cool bookcase is a really cool secret staircase decorated in Japanese style with…read moreumbrellas on the ceiling and lots of fun anime photos. Upstairs you'll find a tiny but super cozy bar with only 5 or 6 tables, so I highly suggest making a reservation. I went with my husband mainly for the drinks. They have lots of interesting cocktails and a large selection of sake and whiskey. We were surprised they also had a few hand roll options, so we tried them all... and oh my. Extremely delicious. The ones that stood out were the wagyu, the eel, and the yellowtail, we even ordered a second round of each. The ambiance was so cool and our bartender Tu was very attentive. We had a great time and plan to be back soon!

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.

Definitely no plain Jane! Jane bar has a chic and cool atmosphere with soft lighting and hand…read morecrafted cocktails. Jane has a speakeasy vibe, with soft lighting, muted wall finishes and elegant decor, yet still evokes an inviting ambiance. Jane also offers snacks and light bites that are hearty enough for a meal. Great for drinks with friends or a cool date option.

A beautiful space for drinks, food, and even engagement photos! We drove all the way from San Diego…read moreto take our photos here and were beyond impressed. The cocktails were top notch - so many fun, inventive ingredients. Servers were so nice and laid back. We will definitely be making the trek to come back for food and a making a weekend trip of it!

I stopped in before it got busy and ordered the French onion soup and shishito peppers. Both dishes…read morearrived hot and were very good. The service was attentive, the atmosphere was nice. I'd definitely come back.

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.

Truly one of the best restaurants meets coffee shops in all of Orange County. Every single employee…read moreis friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Cole is our guy! It feels like a local spot with endless options to enjoy. Their baristas (Lucy is the best) can make everything but also don't shy away from suggesting something new. I've recently fallen in love with an iced flat white with vanilla for a little summer sweet treat. Their drip coffee is divine too! Talk about range... we frequent for brunch/lunch/date night too. Their wine list is truly endless. You can sit inside at the bar, at a gorgeous table with air conditioning, under their adorable pink-striped umbrellas on the patio, or in an extended patio off the sidewalk with plenty of seating. You will be treated with exceptional service regardless of seating. Their brunch menu is delicious. Their chive biscuit breakfast sandwich is incredible, as is their breakfast burrito, chilaquiles AND biscuits and gravy. To be fair, we visit most regularly for a cheese board and meat with a glass of wine. Recently enjoyed the ceviche and smash burger with side-winder fries which was hand crafted and filling. Even our young boys enjoyed every bite. On Sunday's (1st and 3rd of the month) they have live music which is wonderful. Last thing, the cellar cookie is incredible. It's hard to just drop in for a coffee and not leave with one when available. You will never regret a visit to The Cellar! One of the best places in San Clemente.

Finally made it to The Cellar in San Clemente for a date night, and we were excited to try it!…read more We wanted to sit on the patio and noticed there was an empty table, but there weren't any chairs. One of the employees was so kind and went to look for two chairs for us so we could sit there. We really appreciated that extra effort and kindness! My husband ordered a glass of Austin Hope Cabernet and really enjoyed it. I ordered the burger with fries, and both were really good. The fries were especially fun because they were a different shape than your typical fries. My husband also ordered the ravioli, which unfortunately ended up being a disappointment. The menu said it was filled with whipped ricotta, but when it came out, it was actually filled with goat cheese, which he really doesn't like. He let our server know, and they were kind enough not to charge us for it. He ordered the Caesar salad with chicken instead, and really enjoyed it, he said he'd definitely go back for the salad! He was still bummed about the ravioli, though, since he loves ricotta-filled ravioli. And we finished the night with the skillet cookie and ice cream, which was absolutely delicious! Overall, we had a good date night and appreciated how kind and accommodating the staff was. We'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

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.

Service was slow. Waited 10 minutes to order to take order. Server was pleasant. Chef split our…read moresalad and beef stroganoff and presented the dishes nicely. This restaurant is hopping, open communication between staff and management. Worth another try selecting other dishes and their special of the day. Flavor was 7. Meat was tender. We got seated by the kitchen so we could the staff cooking. The ambience was great 6. Energy was 9. Bay Area Food critic 8/21/26.

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!

Jack is absolutely phenomenal. He entranced everyone at my husband's birthday party. Jack is…read moreincredibly charismatic and flowed between groups of people so well. At one point, half of the party was crowded around Jack in awe of his tricks. Cannot recommend Jack enough! He is so kind and beyond talented. I can't wait to see what he has up his sleeve next! Without a doubt, I'm contacting him for our next event.

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.

It was such a disappointment. They appeared to be open for business, and we drove all the way there…read moreonly to find out that they were closed and there was not a soul in sight. They wouldn't pick up their business line. It appeared that the phone connection was nonexistent. I don't think this business even exists