Fresh seafood and casual coastal vibes!…read more I tried Seasurf after a long day at the beach, and it was a filling meal with good quality fish! The poke salad came with a generous amount of vegetables, I ended up finishing the tuna poke and taking home half of the salad. The poke was fresh and well seasoned! The wait was a little long on the weekend, it took roughly 40 minutes to get our food. Street parking is available, and it's around a 15-20 minute walk to the beach!

The tiniest lobster tail with no flavor served with a pound of flavorless rice…read more Oysters were shriveled up and dry as well. This place used to be good.

Attended Happy Hour Tuesday which starts @ 4pm with a group of 21 ( had made reservations few days…read morebefore) and promptly seated by our hostess and server Terri who did not disappoint! She was very professional, energetic and with a sense of humor. She quickly took everyone's drink orders explained the menu. Few minutes later dinner orders placed, drinks refilled as necessary, few minutes later dinner plates started being served with everyone checking out each other's meals and agreeing that we made the right choice for dinner! Each meal served had a beautiful presentation and was delicious in taste agreed by all. Compliments to the Chef and to Terri who received a loud applause by all in attendance for a wonderful dinner experience! A BIG THANK YOU TO THE 501 RESTAURANT & BAR DON R.

Had a wonderful prime rib dinner prepared with the right amount of seasoning. Tucker knew what his…read moremission was and he did a great job.

the food isn't anything I'd consider amazing but the service and view make up for it…read moreMiranda was the sweetest and super attentive! She made us feel extra special celebrating my little guy's birthday - we were far too full from dinner, appetizers, and a comped calamari to celebrate a birthday that we said we would pass on the complimentary birthday dessert but Miranda brought out a candle in whip cream for my little guy to blow out a candle (his favorite part of birthdays) We always make it a point to eat her during our stay and Miranda definitely reminded us why

The beach club was busy on a nice April day and the only table available for my husband and I was…read moreon the side of the restaurant, so make reservations if you want a table directly facing the beach! We had also tried sitting at the bar, but the bar area was full with people watching March madness. For dinner, I ordered the fish and chips and my husband ordered a fish sandwich. We both enjoyed our meals, and really liked the French fries and sweet potato fries we ordered. Service was attentive. The cocktails looked good, but at $30+ dollars that price was too steep for us. Although if they were like the cocktails served at the Waldorf pool, then they would be very strong. After our early dinner, we were able to watch the sunset from the beach chairs. Plenty of people and families were still enjoying the beach at sunset. When we were ready to leave, we were concerned about the line of around 20 people waiting for a tram. Luckily after 10 minutes of waiting two trams showed up instead of one and everyone that was waiting was able to get on a tram.

Came back to the Shore last Sunday to watch my Seahawks game with some buddies. They have all the…read moreNFL games and solid TVs. I ordered the steak burrito wet with green sauce on top and grilled chiles . It is the best wet burrito in South OC hands down! They actually use real steak and it's plentiful. So tasty the chef came from the Ritz Carlton I believe. Bartender Colleen is an absolute sweetheart and the owners are very warm and gracious. Bar chairs are very comfy. This is now my go to spot for football and when I want a great meal as their menu is solid! Would recommend anyone to stop in for a bite and good vibes.

Best upscale neighborhood dive bar in San Clemente. Super…read morefriendly staff and tasty food. Also loved the live music!

Currently eating here right now, and just had the need to write a review. This place is hands down…read moreone of my favorites now! First time coming and definitely not my last! The place is so cute and the crew is really friendly! Don't get it confused with RJ's cafe cause we almost did (they're nice there too) We got the crepes, calamari, and chipotle chicken sandwhich!

This is a tough one. I've been coming here on and off for years and it has the potential to be…read moregreat, but they have serious problems with inconsistency in food quality, service, attitude and ambience. As an example, I have had some incredible meals here, where the food quality, food prep and presentation, were all stellar. So far so good, right? But I can go back with friends a week later and order the exact same dishes and they come out COMPLETELY different and horrible in every way. I've had inedible food served to me that should have never left the kitchen. Likewise, I can come one day and get good, friendly service and I can come the next day, stand in line for 30 minutes and get bad attitudes and total chaos. Unfortunately the latter seems more common. This is all disappointing, especially from a catering company. I would never hire them for catering because of this. You'd think they would have a recipe book and train anyone to cook and prepare dishes the proper way. Consistency is extremely important in the food service industry. You'd also think after all these years, they could solve their staffing and scheduling issues. The most common excuse I hear from the cafe staff is that they had a catering gig that day and all the staff are off doing that, leaving the cafe in chaos, where it seems like the dishwasher is doing the cooking. Finally, as MANY other customers have mentioned here, the ambience is utterly ruined by the LOUD obnoxious MUSIC playing on the outdoor speakers. This seems to be for the benefit of the staff and absolutely ruins what could be a very unique and peaceful courtyard patio setting. We can hardly have a conversation out there. Everyone I've brought here says the same thing. There's a reason restaurants offer indoor and outdoor seating. People who choose to sit outside want to talk and want a quieter atmosphere. Here's a solution: Play what you want INSIDE the cafe, in which case the open doors would allow music to waft outside a little, but PLEASE turn the outside speakers off, as they are completely unnecessary. If you insist on playing music outside, PLEASE get rid of the pounding nightclub music (which makes zero sense at 1PM) and please play something soft and jazzy AT A VERY LOW VOLUME. We are the locals. We are your regulars. Please listen to our concerns. You have the potential to be one of the best 5 star spots in this area, but for now it's 2.5 stars.

Nestled in the heart of downtown San Clemente on 123 Avenida del Mar, this brewery is a great find!…read moreMenu is loaded with options including the in-house beer braised beef Beeria taco and the Smash Burger. Both of these will not disappoint. Great food deserves great beer and this place surely delivers on that front, with a wild selection of brews on tap. 5 stars for food, beer, friendly service, outdoor patio, and overall chill vibe. Definitely adding this place to my rotation list

Docent Brewing on Del Mar is a lively, cozy, super chill spot to enjoy a brew or three and grab a…read morebite...with friends or by yourself. Today I'm flying solo and needed a good beer and a solid meal. Surprisingly, I was no fond of their English Barleywine, and I LOVE barleywines. However, their Red Rye Ale was very proper and treated me quite well. The Chile Verde Quesadilla was delicious with bold flavor from the Chile Verde and a nice kick from the green salsa. Also included a side, which the arugula salad round things out nicely. Not at all sad that I wandered in. First time. Won't be my last!! Cheers, friends!!!

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.

Think classy but bustling, this hotel bar is the perfect ambience if you like crowds, classy…read morebackground music, a comfy living-room style seating in a bar. I ordered Champagne and a Beach Access, one of the zero proof cocktails, which was tropical and so refreshing. The staff bring out a tray of almonds and olives, which were the perfect accompaniment for my drinks. It was fun to see the different crowds enjoying their time inside or outside by the fire pits, all while reading a book!

I love coming to 33 North after I'm done working out. Tonight I had the brussels sprouts as usual,…read moreand Berto was my bartender/server and he is so unbelievably sweet, give him a hug when I left. The service is amazing I also love Phil the bartender. It's always happening at the bar and I HIGHLY recommend coming here! A+