A cute little spot in San Clemente, this place embodies everything I imagine in a beach city gem…read more The Nachos are hefty in both portions and flavor. Everything worked well together, and omg that Cheese pull. What this place IS, IS because of the details. The setup, the décor, the AMAZING workers and how cheery and helpful they were... the cucumber/lemon water, the samples of yogurt while you wait, and the hot sauce options, all make for an enjoyable experience. Good food can be found anywhere, but when you pair that with an atmosphere that is both soothing, welcoming, and charming... you've got a home run. Oh speaking of details? WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THE MUSIC? I don't know if it's like this everyday but the oldies playing ties everything together. Summers here have got to be magical that hit on beach city nostalgia. They've got alcohol. What? So you know we had to try what they had on draft. This Active Culture location is pretty popular too, because as I write this. People are pouring in, and door dashers are picking up. Winner. Winner. Fresh ingredient dinner.

Active Culture is always packed on the weekends because it's honestly such a good meal post beach…read morebreak. It's healthy and quick which also makes it a good option to take out and eat at the beach directly. I'm so happy they finally added chicken as a protein option you can add on, but the star of the show had to go to the nachos and the orange creamsicle smoothie!! I'm not kidding when I say this, I'd take this smoothie over the erewhon's orange kinsicle smoothie.

Delicious and great service. Fresh pasta with amazing sauce. Great ambiance with coastal feel.read more

We were helped by Kevin, and he was absolutely amazing! From the moment we arrived, he was…read morefriendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience, answered all of our questions, and made excellent recommendations. His positive attitude and outstanding customer service really stood out and made our visit even more enjoyable.

Cannot believe it's taken me this long to have stumbled into this ice cream shop. If you want top…read moretier healthy this is IT! My ultimate fav was Berry bliss, literally tasted like a berry pie with pie crumbles. My kiddos had cotton candy & ube and hubby had coffee. So much flavor, without the guilt of having consumed who knows what that they put in our foods today. It's an adorable little nook nestled in a plaza with many food spot, you gotta walk around and burn off those calories with a sweet treat A portion of their portions go to the Michael J. Fox foundation so they are doing pretty great things. I had no idea that they are also in grocery stores and flavors change as well. They also have treats for your furry friends so we are itching to come back asap!

This is the only vegan, refined sugar free ice cream place I'm aware of, so I'm lucky to live close…read moreenough to stop by! I sampled many flavors again, this time choosing a PB Chunk Flavor. Yum! Ice creams are still a little icey (not perfectly creamy all the way throughout), but I still prefer eating this ice cream over others because I FEEL better! Vegan & refined sugar free. Thank you Vedders for a delicious & healthier sweet treat! Small parking lot with many businesses in the shopping plaza, but we got parking again! The staff member was kind, happy, & helpful. My fiancé got an ice cream sandwich & enjoyed it :)

One of our go-to spots whenever we're in the area. They offer a wide variety of healthy vegan,…read morevegetarian, and gluten-free options. It's on the pricier side, but the food is unique and unlike what you'll find at most restaurants nearby. The restaurant itself has a great atmosphere, with a small outdoor seating area and plenty of indoor seating. The only downside is that parking can be a bit challenging to find in the immediate area.

Loved this place!! Went back twice in two days and got the same thing both days. Breakfast tacos!!…read moreSo yummy and just the right amount. Very filling but didn't push me over the edge with two tacos. There's a lot of seating inside and outside. Food came out relatively quickly as well. Expansive menu provides great options for both vegan and meat lovers! I would absolutely come back!

Fun time. Pizza Beer & Live music. Every once in a while I…read morecrave the Deep Dish Detroit Style Pizza at Gibroni's Pizza! Always satisfying. Even on a Friday Night, I got great service.

Had a birthday gathering, it was great! Nate went above and beyond to accommodate our table of 12…read more Pizza was great as always, but Nate made the party even better. Delivered drinks and food even when he didn't have to!! Thanks Nate!

Sarah, was over the top when delivery customer service at its finest! Normally I am not one to…read moreleave a review. She absolutely made the night for my family and I. Genuinely kind and knowledgeable on everything South Of Nick's can offer. Hopefully she is shown the appreciation she deserves often!

I usually don't write reviews of fantastic restaurants like South of Nick's and then lead with…read more.. **the salad**. Yet here we are. First, the obvious: South of Nick's does upscale Mexican food extremely well. Great flavors, great atmosphere, and plenty of menu choices that can completely destroy any good intentions you had when you walked in. BUT--the Filet & Chopped Salad deserves some attention. This thing was awesome. The filet was cooked perfectly, the salad was incredibly flavorful, and somehow I finished dinner feeling like a million bucks instead of needing to be transported to my car on a furniture dolly. The key was showing a little restraint with the chips and salsa--which, at South of Nick's, requires considerable discipline. Normally after a great Mexican dinner, I'm loosening the belt and questioning several decisions I made over the previous 90 minutes. Not this time. Great steak, great salad, tons of flavor, and I walked out feeling surprisingly light. Who knew you could go out for Mexican food, eat an amazing meal, and leave feeling **healthier than when you arrived?** I'm as confused as anyone.

Was in town for a wedding and decided to give this place a try…read more If I could give more stars I would. Delicious! I've never had a Spam tempura and now that's all I want from now on! The bar area was cute and TV's playing sports games. We were seated quick, our food came just as quick and left with full happy bellies. Will comeback when craving a Spam Musubi and in the area!

Went here for date night last week- it has a lot more seating inside than I had expected!…read more Good service- 5/5 The ambience - 3.5/5 - the ambience wasn't my favorite, maybe it's a little better in their main restaurant area but we were seated to the left when you walk in and while there are a few booths in that area it was mostly outdoor chairs and tables and sort of odd lighting. Just very very casual and not totally comfortable. Food- 3.4/4 out of 5 - I got the Luau plate and LOVED the chicken!! Everyone else was right- that chicken thigh deserves its own plate. I also really enjoyed the coconut pudding/jello thing that came with it and the sausage link. The pulled pork was just okay, not very well seasoned but not bad. The side of "dressed greens" was just some lettuce without dressing on it, and I thought the macaroni salad was fine. The last thing that really disappointed me were the sautéed veggies :/ they were just soo oily and had no seasoning to them at all. I didn't eat any of them or the un-dressed 'salad'. My husband got the chicken katsu plate, he said the chicken katsu was fine but the fries on the side were cold and not crispy, they were kind of chalky in the mouth and didn't taste fresh. Some parts were definitely a 3/5 but my chicken thigh was so good and the portions are *huge* so I feel like they deserve a 4/5? All in all, I think I'd come back if I wanted to go out with someone but save some money and we'd split one of the plates (the portions really are huge).

How this place doesn't have five stars is beyond me! First time dining here last night, love the…read morearea and have been to some of the other places nearby but never this one. I guess better late than never! The gentleman that greeted us was so friendly and welcoming which honestly, first impressions exist! He was talking with the other diners and just a pleasant person. Same with our server, she was so nice and personable . Kind of makes you feel like you're at someone's home. Atmosphere is beautiful, I love the open and airy historic building, had good vibes. The FOOD WAS FANTASTIC! we got bread and dipping sauce, some garlic jalapeño green sauce, wow, why was that so darn addicting! The meals we ordered were so flavorful, many choices to accommodate a variety of needs. My dish was vegetarian and gluten free. They had no problem making it gluten free and our server even brought me some cucumbers since I couldn't eat the bread with the sauce. That was a nice gesture and definitely appreciated. 10/10 here, think it's a must try!

We came to Inka Mama's on a Saturday night and were happy to be seated right away. The service was…read moregood and our server was knowledgeable about the menu and helpful with recommendations. The food was absolutely delicious! - Ribeye Saltado (5/5): tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The entire dish was so good! - Ceviche (5/5): our server described it as similar to sashimi and even encouraged us to drink the juice afterward. It was delicious and so flavorful! Our only issue was the temperature inside. It was in the 80s outside and all the windows were open, so it was quite warm and we were definitely sweating throughout the meal. Overall, though, we really enjoyed the food and would come back!

Second visit at Brussels Bistro and both times were solid. Perfect spot if you're looking for a…read moregood list of Belgian beers, both bottled and on tap. Food is also great. It's tough to find good mussels with a very of sauce options but they've got that covered for you here. First visit, I had the White Beer sauce and that was fantastic. It was just the right amount of beer to not be overpowering. Second visit, I had the Garlic and Crème and wow - if you like garlic, this is an excellent choice. Creamy, garlicky, but again not overpowering. My toddler had the chicken breast plate and luckily it was a hit for her (of course the fries more than anything else). The chicken breast was moist and tender, so that made this an easy choice. Brussels Bistro is now becoming a must visit when in San Clemente - can't wait to go back!

Came on a weekend afternoon. Was able to find street parking a block away pretty quickly. Street…read moreparking was not metered and free on Avenida Del Mar. Place was not busy when we arrived. They had a few tables. They originally wanted to seat us inside, but we requested the open window seat. Our waiter tried to sell us wine when we sat down. We ordered the Creamy Chicken with Ratatouille for $29 and Steak Frites with red wine sauce for $34. The Creamy Chicken was really good and fun to eat with the puff pastry. The Ratatouille was alright, we were not a fan. We got the Steak Frites medium and felt like it should've tasted better. We did appreciate that we did taste the red wine. The Belgians fries were hot and crispy. They were quite generous with the salt. The decor was nice. The food was descent. The kept refilling our water without us asking which was nice. We did not like that the waiters kept rushing us to leave at the end when there were plenty of open tables. The place was packed by dinner time when we returned to the area.

Only had to removed one star because the paper they wrapped the burrito in was embedded in the…read moretortilla because of the heat and the saran wrapped, so I ate some paper. LOL! Overall it was a very filling breakfast carne asada burrito and less than $15, it was hearty. I would get it again but probably order for dine in; it has onions, eggs, carne asada and bell peppers, the seasonings is alright but I brought my own homemade hot sauce which made it 1000% better. She did offered me salsa but I declined. I would come back and tried other things on the menu like their muffins, I saw a lot of customers getting that. It's a cozy place, had patio tables and such but the day I went it was raining but god, their chicken noodle soup caught my eyes but I was really craving a burrito. (Luna a place a couple of door down was closed due to maintenance issue.)

Love this place! Awesome local no frills and yummy eats breakfast spot right on Del Mar. Great for…read morea weekend brunch catch up with friends or when hosting family in town! Service is quick and friendly and there is ample seating both indoors and some tables outside. Parking is all on the street on Del Mar so not too hard to find a spot unless it's a busier day. A bit pricey