Great lunch spot- little hack, you can sit at the bar and order there. The other bonus to that…read moremethod is interacting with Amanda! She was so attentive and had great recommendations. The smash burger was awesome, get the double! Great music, food and people. Will be back!

The whole staff is great but... Chloe and Hanna at the bar keep the party rollin! They deliver my…read moreliquid courage with the laser precision only futuristic cyborgs are capable of. I feel like I'm John Conner in 'The Terminator' except instead of trying to kill me, they're nice robots that want me to have a good time. After spending a little time in this safe harbor I depart, back to the cruel world outside but I'm not alone, I'm filled with hope (and Happy Dad) yes hope, but mostly Happy Dad.. btw the grape one is bomb! Now I'm thirsty But for serious go check it out. Live your life. Stop reading this review. See ya there...

We went to Nick's for our Honeymoon dinner and Malia made sure that the night went perfect. The…read moreservice was amazing, the ambiance was perfect, and the food was outstanding! Thanks again for having us!

Love it here. First time visit. Celebrating a birthday lunch. We made reservations on Open Table…read more Easy and dependable. Reservations were definitely needed on a Saturday. Nick's hostess called me an hour before to confirm which was comforting. There is street parking which can be challenging as in any coastal community. I believe there is a close by public parking lot. The hostess was very welcoming and sat us right away. A.J. was an awesome waiter. He did not rush us and checked on us regularly and kept our water glasses full. Between the four of us we ordered the spinach and artichoke dip, three fresh Mahi Mahi blackened fish sandwiches. There are many side choices. We had the very yummy crispy fries and the tomatoes with blue cheese - so good. The sandwich and side was a huge portion. I had to eat it deconstructed as it was piled high with blackened fish, coleslaw, tomato, onion rings, fresh micro greens, tartar sauce all on a fresh grilled brioche bun. The sliced prime rib French dip was a home-run. The roll was toasted yet soft. The prime rib tender and flavorful served with Au jus (good enough to eat with a spoon or sip from the bowl). AJ made sure we had plenty of ketchup and ranch for the fries and creamed horseradish for the dip sandwich. My father was given a dreamy chocolate cake and card signed by everyone to celebrate his birthday. The dreamy cake was moist filled with chocolate chips and covered it a to-die-for chocolate ganache. We had an 11:15 reservation and the large restaurant and bar was filled up by noon. There were many celebrations going on around our table. San Clemente is a great coastal town and Nick's is equally as wonderful.

Wonderful place post hiking. It's casual and has great quality food and service!…read more Our waitress was so kind! I wish I got her name for this post. Thanks for taking care of us! And hats off to the chef.

French onion soup was a joke. Piece of bread with a dab of cheese on it. Really? Don't they know…read morewhat it should be like? Tasty enough but a fraction of the cheese. They also seemed to use a Swiss, which didn't seem to be the appropriate cheese. Had the salmon. Tasty. Butter on top of the skin? What's the point? On mashed potatoes then with roasted potatoes? Why two potatoes? Vegetables didn't exist. Friend ordered a salad to start. Specifically selected a dressing. Salad didn't come. Well at the soup came, had to check on it. Overall, mediocre

These are the best burgers I've ever had. Everything I could ask for in a burger, and they do it…read moreright, every time. The variety of toppings is also plentiful and perfect to build the burger of your dreams. The best thing though, hands down, their waffle cut sweet potato fries paired with their house ranch. I can't recommend them enough. I love that they both always taste fresh and delicious. I would include a photo, but every time I order them, they are gone in a flash. Service is done with a smile and a friendly energy. As far as ambiance, I'd say it's like a casual beachside kinda joint. (in my opinion anyway, ofc) I've been a loyal diner here for the last 10 years, and I'll keep coming back.

The Riders Club Cafe is a convenient spot to refuel without feeling rushed. It's much more casual…read morethan a dining restaurant. We were not particularly hungry so we all had our chili hot dog and one kid's meal. My husband had the single cheeseburger. Seriously, the chili hot dog is amazing! It is a must-try item on the menu. The chili was delicious with a perfectly cooked beef hot dog. The sized portion was great too. I also recommend the Rice Crispy Treat and homemade chocolate pudding. They were super good. They've got indoor and also great outdoor seating depending on what is available or your preference. There is also a heater installed on the patio to make the outdoor dining comfortable. However, coastal evenings can turn chilly even in summer so bring a warm jacket or sweater. This will be very helpful to make a significant difference in your comfort.

Went there twice in two days. Great service. Clean tables…read more The Mac nut waffles were good except the nuts were slightly over roasted. But the loco moco with corned beef hash was so good that I came back the second day to try it again. As good as any I've had in Hawaii.

A long time favorite of mine for their breakfast burritos. Today I got one with Portuguese…read moresausage. Delicious, but I do have some comments. - I prefer my eggs fully scrambled in my breakfast burritos. Fully yellow scrambled and the last couple of times it was more white and yellow eggs not scrambled. - Potato chunks were much too large today and a couple not quite done. - A couple extra pieces of sausage would have been mic These are not show stoppers but would be more on line with what I like in a breakfast burrito and my expectation for Pete's as one of my top rated breakfast burritos in the San Clemente Tri-State Area. Go. Eat Well. Have Fun! Mahalo!

Great location!!! Just steps from the beach, great views. Greeted by our host/server. We were…read moreable to choose our table and I chose one with a view of the pier and ocean. The food was good. A few surprises My sister ordered the Cali eggs Benedict the potatoes wee supposed to be smashed, they were halved. The avocado slices looked old due to the dark tone on them, not the normal green. My chilaquiles had black beans, not mentioned in the menu description; great surprise. There was supposed to be sour cream on my chilaquiles and there wasn't any. It would have cut some of the sourness of the chile verde sauce. I chose poached eggs in stead of fried ones. My eggs were over cooked and cold. I am pretty sure they were precooked. I would give them another try, maybe for lunch.

Service: The service was excellent. The waitress was very…read moreattentive and energetic. Everyone there had a very positive attitude. Which is a big plus. Food: We started off with the coconut shrimp. The coconut shrimp was good. The coconut was crispy and the shrimp was well done for the main dish. I got the Cali Benedict. It was Soooo good. The hollandaise sauce was so tasty. The shrimp was fully seasoned and the potato's were well seasoned and huge. I recommend people getting this dish. Ambiance: The ambiance was great. There wasn't really a lot of people so that was nice. Just kids screaming and cry from time to time.

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).

Always a pleasure coming to eat here. Adele always remembers her customers and treats them well…read more She is on top of the guest list so make sure you make a reservation in advance for the best dining experience. We were able to sit near the big open area and my son had a great time eating and watching people walk by. Amazing food and service every single time.

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.

Absolutely incredible food, service, and quality. Wow! Cannot believe we waited so long to try this…read morewonderfully-run restaurant. Shoutout to Oscar who was very welcoming. My husband and I stopped in for lunch and truly couldn't believe the variety of protein options on the menu, let alone the colorfully-fresh toppings available. We tried a Pier Bowl with chicken shawarma and all the delicious add-ons I wanted. My husband got a falafel wrap and a shawarma wrap -- both were beautifully prepared and even yummier to eat. We ate outside and enjoyed the ease of a healthy lunch. Cannot wait to come back when looking for a healthy, fast option in San Clemente.

Ordered the Pier Bowl with chicken. Delicious, very fresh and filling. Can't wait to go back!read more

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!