We got engaged here and it was such a magical stay. Everything felt intentional and it was the…read moreperfect and best weekend! We are getting married soon and were looking to maybe book here but are so sad to see it's closed! We loved it so much!

I am so sad you closed! I was just trying to rebook and find you guys and found an article that in…read moreJanuary you closed. The community really missed out as this was a super awesome experience that made me feel like I wasn't in Southern California anymore. Deeply saddened but thank you for the original experience. I just wish I got to stay in that upstairs suite, which is what I was going to book. Best of luck and I hope to see the hotel open soon.

This place is heaven for cigar lovers. I had the pleasure of visiting this lovely cigar club…read moreyesterday and everything about it is perfection. The decor is fabulous, the staff is kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere is so nice. It's a great place to enjoy a nice cigar respite with good friends, and the patrons here are very nice as well. Big shoutout to Steve, the GM, who puts the H in hospitality. He is a mensch and a half. I am looking forward to coming here again. Thank you!

This review is long overdue! I've been a VIP member for about six months, and I'm almost a daily…read morevisitor. The lounge has two main areas. First, there's the sophisticated bar, which is smoke-free and the perfect spot for high-end spirits and amazing cocktails (The Gov'ner Old Fashioned is a must-try!). The staff are welcoming, friendly, and always smiling! They've started adding some events to the schedule, like Whistlepig/Cigar tastings, Cajun Boil, Macallan tastings, and wine tastings. They're also introducing a late-night happy hour with food and live music, which is a great way to enjoy a sophisticated drink when most restaurants have closed in the area. The second part of the lounge is the two cigar lounges: the day lounge and the VIP lounge, which has lockers. Both lounges have high-end luxury seating and lots of screens for all your favorite sports. The staff keeps the lounges clean with friendly service. At the back, there's a walk-in humidor that's well-stocked with a great selection, including Davidoff, Padron, Opus X, Fuentes, My Father, Foundation, and Placencia, just to name a few. The Winston House stick blended by Placencia is an incredible stick for an exceptional price! Both lounges have a bunch of friendly regulars, so it's always easy to find conversation, or you can just relax and enjoy the moment! This place is a hidden gem that I consider to be the best cigar lounge in SoCal!

Nice view and not crowded on normal days. Nice for locals wanting a view without the crowds or…read moreparking hassles in Dana Point. Food: Decent variety of standard bar food Drinks: Beer and wine offered are mainly mass available - disappointed since there are good local options they could offer; but there's a full bar Service: My wife and I had outstanding service from Randi; it wasn't busy but she knew the menu well and was friendly & accommodating Interior: Full bar with sitting area facing away from the ocean; many tables and some front rail seats; view of the ocean is compact due to Doheny trees but still nice; furniture is lower end and dated Exterior (Location): Great for walking access from Doheny and the harbor Parking: On site valet is complimentary with purchase, very prompt

I would not recommend staying at the HGI in Dana Point but if you have to drop by, check out the…read moreLong board rooftop lounge and grab a drink. Everyone's friendly and the bartender is always happy to make something special. It's kind of mixed vibes here so don't go on your way, but if you happen to be in the neighborhood, stop by and check it out. Valet parking guys are nice.

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.

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!

claire is the best server ever!! so attentive and kind. we felt so welcomed and had an amazing…read moredinner!! 10/10 recommend. ask her to be your server!

We came on a Saturday night for an early dinner. The restaurant just opened and we were one of the…read morefirst people there. We ended up sitting at the bar and are bartender was very friendly. I was in the mood for a good Espresso Martini. The drink was delicious but strong. My husband and I decided on sharing a BBQ Chicken Pizza ( at the suggestion of our server) and the Chicken wings. The pizza was so good, it had just the right amount of BBQ sauce. While we liked the chicken wings, there wasn't enough meat on them. If you're in San Clemente and looking for a fun place to have a drink or dinner the restaurant has a speak easy inside. Ambience 5/5 Food 4.5/5 Service 5/5

We had a wonderful time at Franco's. The food was fabulous. Loved my "Smash Burger Taco." Cocktails…read morewere delicous also. We had the cucumber, jalapeño margarita. Amanda was out server, and we hope to have her serve us again. She delivered us awesome table service and great menu suggestions. Our first time there and we will return. San Clemente support this restaurant! Good Food and nice outdoor patio.

Didn't even know this place until my friend found it under Margs in San Clemente and Happy Hour as…read morethe key words. We got there just in time for Happy Hour on Thursday (4-6pm) and honestly, its 5 o'clock somewhere. Our server was Amber and the best server, it was our first time here and she made sure we were served well in the patio area. First thing we ordered was margaritas and I had to get the mango for I wanna say a dollar or two dollar more from the Happy Hour prices which was fine because I love a good mango margarita. Worth the price and it was goooddd. strong but good flavor and that tajin rim. We got a couple of appetizer, chips and salsa was included when we sat down but we wnated more food. It's a girls much needed debriefing time on our life and this place was it, Such a vibe, great food and great company, plus it wasn't too much when we got there. Definitely coming back here in the next few weeks, and since I'm working locally now, I might have to stop by for a marg or two after work.

Came to Dana Point to spoil my family, looking forward to going to Jon's fish market, only to find…read morethat it closed 3 months ago :( was looking for fresh grilled fish that was similar, and this restaurant popped up. Let me tell you- the unplanned is always the best! I had been wanting to try it but knowing the other locations had hard parking, and man oh man, one of my favorite meals and so well priced! 1. Red snapper with veggies and mushrooms. Wow! The fish was so full of flavor even before the sauce, well portioned, well priced. And the veggies were filling and cooked to perfection! 2. Fish and chips - have been on a mission to find good fish and chips- the fish was huge, tasty and meaty! Just a bit oily, but still YUMMY! Service: Corrina seriously is the reason I am writing this review! As I was frustrated with the parking situation by the harbor and just tired, she turned around my mood! She was so passionate and joyful about what she does and the food she serves! And she gave us the lowdown on the whole construction situation in Dana point! Thank you for your amazing service!!! Lastly: the inside is so pretty, inviting, and spread out and clean! Def will be back!! Thank you!

Came on a Friday afternoon and saw that they had Happy Hour pricing available so told the hostess…read moreup front (I read that if you don't specify then you may not get seated in the happy hour section and they may deny ordering from Happy hour, so we had no issues when I specified to the hostess). Got the: 1) lobster deviled eggs: 10/10, what sets a great deviled egg apart from mediocre ones is the filling, and the filling was absolutely scrumptious. 3 egg halves came with a lobster leg piece each. 2) crab cake: 5/10, never been a huge fan of crab cakes and unfortunately this did not change my mind either. It was still fishy and we ended up using the lemon for the cocktail shrimp on the crab cakes. Definitely will not get again. It's disappointing as seafood from Hook and Anchor is usually higher quality than this. 3) cocktail shrimp: 10/10, Interesting presentation on ice rather than a glass. 6 pieces of large juicy crispy shrimp with delicious cocktail sauce, and I love that they even added an extra dollop of horseradish because I love cocktail sauce with a good kick! 4) 6oz lobster roll: 8/10, the Newport Beach location gets a 10/10 for me because at this location: - The lobster was not very warm by the time it came to the table. - It looked deceivingly overflowing, but they actually did not fill the bottom half of the roll, so if you stuffed it all the way in, then it was just barely filling the roll. - mostly leg pieces and some of them were on the small side TLDR: great for happy hour (be sure to specify happy hour to the hostess to be able to order at the correct seat) but not up to par to the Newport Beach location.