We ordered and took the balls to the nearby park and view which made the experience so much better…read more The food was very tasty and there are a lot of toppings that can be added. My only complaint is that from their topping list nothing is included, even though it's part of the options I did not think that was fair

Wow, I'm pretty impressed by this place! Kawamata is a special spot in Dana Point - I decided to…read morestop by here after the outlets and before a climbing session. I almost felt like I was back in Hawaii for a sec! FAVORITE ITEMS: - #2 Large. Salmon and ahi tuna. Pretty fresh, and mind you, we came just before closing time. I'd probs stick with the rice over the shredded cabbage. The cabbage gave it a bit of a weird texture personally but it wasn't bad. They do charge you for sides which is a slight bummer but the poke bowls are not terribly expensive so it's ok. I tried the seaweed salad and edamame too - pretty standard sides, nothing too crazy. PARKING: There is a small lot but also street parking right next to the spot. SERVICE: they were really nice, and quite fast! PRICE: about $12.99 for a regular and $16.50 for a large. Overall, pretty solid spot to get your poke at! I'd recommend if you are more into Hawaii style type of poke.

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.

The service here is very fast and kind. Cracked a few jokes…read morewith us and was super helpful. We shared a couple of things and everything was so fresh and flavorful! The ambiance was so welcoming we were going to take it to go and decided to stay because it was so cute and everyone was so nice. Richard and Jesus are are solid team :) overall had a very good experience:)

After visiting some L&L's while in Hawaii, I was excited they were opening in San Clemente…read more When I arrived, the place is all shiny and new, so very clean. Nice little dining area with various tables. I had to take a moment to read the menu before I decided. The counter clerk was very nice and patient as I figured out what I wanted. The experience with him was 4.5 stars, as the 2 stars shown is purely about the food. I ended up ordering a curry chicken katsu bowl with the curry on the side and then a side of the gravy so I could try both. I went and filled up my ridiculously expensive diet coke and found a seat. The cost was $4.50 for a large (?) diet coke. $4.50! Four dollar bills and two quarters! Don't believe me? Check out the receipt picture. That was half the cost of the food. For Diet Coke! OK, enough... The wait was not too long before my name was called. The bowl was pretty small, but they had other options that would certainly get you more food, but this size was good for me at this point. Key points: Chicken Katsu - very thin, so tasted mostly like crunchy batter Curry Sauce - one of my favorite sauces in the world, and this one had zero, none, zilch taste. I was thinking I had covid, since it just tasted like thick water. I tried some soy sauce to prove I could taste and my taster was working OK. Gravy - hard to believe, but this one may have had less taste, or equally no taste. Again, I thought of thick water. Ponzu Sauce or similar - had taste and ended up being my main source of flavor Steam Vegetables - poor guys, they were steamed to oblivion and the taste with them, softly melted in my mouth (and that's not a compliment) Rice - decent, rice cooker rice. I spruced it up with soy and sriracha My fantasy of having some OK Hawaiian food was dashed. Look, it's fast food Hawaiian and even in HI it does not compare to good, hometown spots with GREAT food but it's OK for a quick bite when touring around the Islands. This version did not compare to what I had experienced in Hawaii. I sometimes go back to check consistency and will do the same here. They are still relatively new, so some slack and another visit to check my review score is the right thing to do. Hand Loose. Try in the future. Wish Them Luck!

There was nothing positive to report on my first visit. Walked in, order taker was busy in…read moreconversation with someone they apparently knew and didn't bother acknowledging us. Cook came over after a couple minutes to try and start out order. Ordered two bowls and two orders of dumplings which came out to about $50. 6 pot stickers for $12?? The food was basic and not good. The restroom was a war zone. First and last time going here you have been warned. Can't see what takes its place in a month or two.

If you want a quick snack or even a quick lunch at the San clemente Outlet I recommend this place…read moreas they have a pretty decent price and also the food is delicious with great portions! The staff were friendly and it is where you order first at the cashier and they will bring the food to your table. The ambiance if okay and the place was clean! They have more tables outside as well to seat if you want. I wish they had more food options! The TOMO fries were incredible with the extra kick and sauce on it! The potstickers were typical, the chicken teriyaki bowl was delicious the tempura green beans were great! And last but not least their Tomo Ramen were delicious!!!

Awesome sushi and udon at this Amazing place in downtown…read moreSan Clemente. We have a couple of rolls, tempura and a bowl of udon and Sapporo ichiban. All great. Friendly owner. Great ambiane. Dog friendly. We e joyed our Saturday night in the nice ambience. Prices are super reasonable.

Small place off the main down street but good service…read more Ordered some Udon noodles & caterpillar roll. The Baja roll was our favorite! They also have tasty appetizers & listed curry on the menu. I would recommend the this place for your sushi cravings.

Sophia and Alejandro are excellent servers I had an AMAZING experience with them and this fine…read moreestablishment.

First time here and Brandon at the front immediately set the tone for the whole experience. He was…read morewelcoming, knowledgeable, and confidently guided me toward what he felt were the must-try items -- and he absolutely nailed it. I went with the teriyaki ribs, which came out tender, flavorful, and perfectly glazed with that balance of sweet and savory you hope for but don't always get. On his recommendation, I upgraded to the kimchi fried rice, and that was the real game changer. The depth of flavor, the slight heat from the kimchi, and the overall richness elevated the entire meal. It wasn't just a side -- it was a centerpiece. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and the food came out on point. You can tell they take pride in what they're serving. I'm all the way here from Texas for training, and this spot left such an impression that it's already on my list to return before I leave -- and again anytime I'm back in town. Highly recommend if you appreciate great flavor, solid recommendations, and a spot that delivers on the experience.

Decided to grab Shootz for dinner since I saw they would be opening in The Canopy in Irvine soon!…read moreI'm really glad we tried it because everything tasted great! It was a really cute vibe inside the Rodeo! You have to press the button and order at the register if you want to order a bundle. We decided to get the chicken katsu kimchi butter bundle that comes with 2 spam musubi's and a soda! The bundle comes with 2 katsu cutlets vs. just 1 from the plate. It felt pretty worth it for the price (~$22). The kimchi butter tastes great and makes the katsu feel more nuanced! We got it spicy and it wasn't overwhelming but a nice tingle. The mac also had dehydrated kimchi powder on it! The spam musubi had a sweet sauce on top which made it feel more interesting!

Shootz is a great casual stop in San Juan Capistrano when you're craving Hawaiian-inspired rice…read morebowls. I ordered the Spicy Shrimp Bowl, and overall enjoyed it. The shrimp were cooked well, and the bowl had a nice mix of fresh ingredients with plenty of flavor in every bite. Personally had a bit too much sauce for me, making it a little heavy. I'd definitely order it again, but with light sauce or the sauce on the side. One surprise I wasn't expecting was the mac salad. It seemed to have tuna mixed in, which added another layer of flavor and made it much more interesting than the standard macaroni salad you usually get at Hawaiian-style restaurants. It ended up being one of my favorite parts of the meal.

After moving here from Hawaii and trying out a bunch around San Clemente, Nalu's is the best, hands…read moredown! Recently, we were in touch with Anthony to help with a small catering order for a celebration. Our family (from Hawaii), friends and neighbours (and us!), were all delighted. The poke and the chicken katsu were polished off in no time, and my husband savoured every bite of his favourite, kalua pig and cabbage. The portions are always super generous, and they included everything we needed for the catering like plates, napkins, serving tongs and also a few surprise cans of Hawaiian Sun, nudging us even closer to the islands. If you haven't been here, yet, you're truly missing out.

Fresh & yummy! Tried…read morethe garlic ahi plate & poke crunch plate & both were good & solid portions. The fish itself was fairly fresh, the slaw was simple but not bad, & the mac salad contrasted well with the freshness of the slaw. The team was nice & restaurant had a surprising amount of seating.