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.

The space felt cozy and casually charming with a coastal bohemian aesthetic that fit San Clemente…read moreperfectly. Dining tables inside, but most sit in the small outdoor patio tucked neatly into the front corner of this cafe; ideal for sunny days and people-watching. For this visit, I opted for a beverage (no food). Oh, and I did fro-yo tastings too. THE DRINK. - Orange Creamsicle Shake. Sweet, creamy, and citrusy with a subtle tang that nailed the nostalgic creamsicle flavor. Highly recommend! THE PARKING. Street parking was available nearby, but we had to pay attention to the posted time limits because it seemed a little complicated (to me, at least). THE VERDICT. Loved the orange creamsicle shake, but I also spotted a date shake on the menu, which only means another visit is needed!

Unique menu, authentic Italian dishes. Definitely a go-to in San Clemente. We had the Agnese pizza,…read morebeet salad and carbonara pasta and all were delicious. So many offerings, you won't be disappointed.

Lovely spot for a date night or girls night out!!…read more We had an awesome dinner at Buona Forchetta. Their homemade pastas are incredible and you can mix and match pasta with different sauce and add ins. The salads are also really good as starters. Great selection of wines and desserts. We got the fried pizza dough with dipping sauce - amazing!' Service was wonderful as well. Our waiter was super personable and made great recommendations. We can't wait to go back!

We absolutely love this ice cream spot!One of my favorites things about it is how they're always…read moreintroducing new flavors,so every visit feel like a little adventure,it never gets boring.This week buttermint flavor...seriously amazing,so unique and tasty.It is great ithat they still have all the classics flavors for anyone and differente ones every week,There's is really something for everyone.And I have to mention how much we appreciate the dogs treat and dog icecream,our dog has a super sensitive tummy and usually can't handle treats from most places,but their treat and icecream are always safe ,fresh ingredients.He loves it just as much as we do. Everybody is very friendly ,they are always happy to help you pick up a flavor or answer questions.

I stop by Vedders often for ice cream,and I have to ask -when are you bringing back the rose…read morepistachio flavor??It was absolutely amazing.So unique,original and unlike anything I've ever tried before(vegan or not vegan).I was so happy I was able to get a pint when it was available,because when I came back with my mom for Mother's day two days later,it was already gone!!.This weekend I stopped by again with a group of friends and we tried the coconut macadamia ice cream.My friends are not vegan or gluten free ,and they could not believe how delicious it was.Everyone loved it.Vedders always surprises us with incredible flavors and high quality,Great service too.Please bring back rose pistachio soon!!

Most beautiful location of all the Vibe kitchen restaurants!…read more Love this place, fabulous food for anyone gluten or dairy free. Delicious dessert, indulging brunch, filling lunches, and friendly staff. One of my favorite restaurants! Great for relaxing and catching up with friends.

I really love the food here, but the last three times I've ordered delivery my order has been…read moreincorrect. Today I ordered the macro bowl with brown rice and no sweet potatoes, and I received lettuce instead of brown rice and a bunch of sweet potatoes. The last two times, my request for no sweet potatoes were ignored, but I've been ordering it that way for almost 2 years. I did get a refund this time, but now that it's been three times in a row, I wanted to leave a review. I stopped ordering for a few months and was hoping the first couple of times were just a busy season or a fluke. The order isn't cheap (around $30 for a bowl all said and done on DoorDash) so hoping this brings some attention to the issue because I don't want to stop ordering from here since the food is so good when it's correct!

Gibroni's Pizza is a Detroit-style pizza spot in San Clemente with a lively bar atmosphere and…read morestrong weekend energy. Pros: This place has a really good overall vibe half restaurant, half bar which makes it feel more like a night-out spot than just a pizza place. The atmosphere was fun and energetic, especially with live music starting around 7pm on the Saturday I went. Staff were friendly, and the bar side added a nice social element if you're just hanging out with drinks. The pizza itself is a Detroit-style deep dish, and I got the pepperoni with hot honey. The quality was solid cheesy, thick, and filling but a bit more oily than expected. Still, the flavor was good and it felt like a heavy, satisfying meal. The beer selection was also good and paired well with the food. Parking is actually a strong plus here. There's a dedicated lot for customers that's free, which makes things easy if you're able to get a spot. Cons: The biggest downside is the menu structure--you have to order full pizzas only, with no slices or half-and-half options. That makes it harder to try multiple flavors. I wanted to try the mushroom truffle pizza but couldn't without committing to a full pie. Price is also on the higher side at around $26 for four pieces. Verdict: Overall a really solid spot with great vibes, good drinks, and quality pizza. I'd definitely come back, especially to try the mushroom truffle pizza next time.

Was super busy and loud, definitely a bar feel. I thought since it was crowded the food would be…read morelegit, sadly I was wrong. We ordered a pizza and the Opa Greek salad. On a positive note the staff was incredibly warm and kind. My family and I are foodies, my children eat everything, and of course pizza is a staple we all love. Unfortunately the pizza was not good. My son who's 8, even said it was too oily and neither kid finished a slice. My husband and I also got the Greek salad and were pretty surprised when they came with no lettuce. Generally I assume when I'm getting a salad there's lettuce in it so we didn't think to ask. My husband and I asked about it and were told it's traditional Greek. I can respect that but it's a pizza joint and I've been to many Greek restaurants and have never had a lettuceless salad. The waitress was a doll and gave us a plate of lettuce to add to it (at no charge). Wasn't in love with the dressing either, it was very acidic but lacked in flavor.

One of my favorite spots for delicious Mexican food in South OC! They have plenty of great options,…read moreyou really can't go wrong with anything! I tried the stacked birria enchiladas for the first time and they were phenomenal, the red sauce was amazing! Plenty of drink options as well, I got a blood orange margarita and it's definitely one of the best margaritas I've ever had. Definitely recommend giving that one a try! Service was excellent and staff were all very friendly and professional. Can't wait to come back again to try more yummy things!

It's been years since I've been here. Ambience inside is very sort of sports bar around the bar…read morearea and masculine with a Mexican touch booths and seating. Our young waiter was very peppy and friendly in what I consider an overly familiar kind of way. Not my style but I can't fault them for it. Chips and salsa were brought to the table, good as before. Plates-beautiful presentation, some items better than others. Pork Mole Enchilada-meh, the mole was on the sweet side, not very punchy, not memorable. Shrimp Taquito-amazing, tasty shrimp with nice spices and garnish, pinto beans well pureed and good. Mexican street corn-pretty good, a little heavy on the mayo. Food was good and solid, but not a WOW! There is better Mexican out there around here for the same or lesser prices, so don't go here for the value, go for the ambience and if you like drinks and/or expensive tequilas, they've got plenty of those too. Desserts were very generous, flan with caramel and candied pecans was delicious, creamy, firm, not flabby like some flans can be. Churros-rolled into a circle and fried, served with vanilla ice cream, caramel, candied pecans too. Desserts were the best part of the meal. I enjoyed eating here, once. Twice, I won't.

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).

Easily some of the best food San Clemente has to offer…read more The chicken empanadas are elite--honestly the best I've had in years. It's so refreshing to have something authentic and cultural here that isn't just a derivative of every other restaurant in town. Great service, good vibes, and truly unique flavors. Check it out and support something different!

this small restaurant chain has got me addicted and has the best and most accessible lomo saltado…read morein town! my friend and i came here on a saturday morning and were actually early before opening! the person opening the shop literally just came up from surfing and greeted us and returned to welcome us in after he quickly changed. it was such a great experience and i would highly recommend anyone to come in and try any of their dishes! its delicious! THE FOOD: -ceviche (AQ) - smaller in portion size but very flavorful. i think the red onions, halibut, and corn nuts paired really well together and i would order again. just wish there was more! -ribeye saltado (AQ) - compared to other locations this one is a bit higher end and serves ribeye and it was very good along with their bomb aji verde sauce!!! spread that everywhere and you're golden. this is my go to dish and recommend to anyone! PROS: -beautiful interior -they open the windows up really wide so it also feels indoor/outdoor if you are sitting in that part of the restaurant -friendly staff! -very large space; would be great to host an event here -cant go wrong with their dishes CONS: -smaller parking lot but doable or street OVERALL: highly recommend, but note it seems each location has a different ish menu and caters to that area (ex. this one is a bit higher end) so keep that in mind!

I am obsessed with the Mushroom Soup with Puff Pastry. The soup is creamy but doesn't feel heavy…read more The puff pastry makes it perfect! For my entree I always get the Hanger Steak. You can select from a variety of sauces but my favorite is the green peppercorn sauce. The steak is served with a side salad and your choice of another side. The balsamic dressing on the salad is delicious. I order the fries because they are amazing. I've always left Brussels Bistro satisfied and happy.

We are so glad to have found this place when looking for brunch option this morning…read more We ordered little mixture of lunch and breakfast and who doesn't love oysters on a half-shell first thing in the morning! They were nice and fresh-served with a little butter mixture, and of course, lemon and Tabasco on the side for preference. The oysters were a little small, but they were a good try anyway. We also started with a basket of sourdough slices which came out toasted and hot. Next was the Boeuf Bourguignon was just delicious! They definitely slow cooked the beef as advertised. And also a Mediterraneenne omelette w/some added Gruyère-the egg alone was probably the best fluffy omelette I've ever had! Everything was cooked with delicacy and care in the quality of the ingredients. You definitely get the quality of food that the prices call for. We will definitely be back because it's good quality food, and pleasant vibe with good service!

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