Great drink menu. Folks behind the bar are very creative and can make darn well near something for everyone
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Nikolay Filichkin
Service was just not it. Everything was good except for the service. Felt totally ignored and not of interest to either the host or bartender. Everything else was nice, but the service really brought down enjoyment.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
John Demery
After hearing rave reviews about Jane, my wife and I were greatly looking forward to checking it out.
Unfortunately, I don’t think we’ll be returning. Out of four cocktails, there wasn’t one we particularly enjoyed (and that included 2x “bartenders choice” cocktails). We tried one of the pizzas which was ok.
After talking to a few restaurants in the area, it’s our understanding that there has been a lot of turnover in the bar manager position and so the cocktails themselves are more hit and miss than historical.
Hope they get it figured out again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Valon Ajeti
Great for bar night scene, more like a lounge. Good music and great crowd at night. Drinks are great too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
John Stephens
Bar Jane may or may not fit in with the rest of downtown San Clemente, but if you’re pondering this question, you soon realize that it’s beside the point. The cocktails here are fantastic, and if that’s an unexpected surprise, then just roll with it and change your expectations to fit the facts. Ethan has served us at each of our visits and has always taken great care of us with drink suggestions and overall service. My understanding is that they share a kitchen with The Cellar next door, but we’ve only ever ordered drinks at Jane. I just wish I lived closer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Francis Lee
Drinks and service and atmosphere good food was meh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Cassondra Clear
Dean was our bartender and drinks were amazing. Didn't have any food so can't comment on that but atmosphere and vibes were great!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Julie Davis
What a fun place with excellently crafted drinks and a neat snack menu. So neat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mateo Robson
great spot some interesting cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa
Amazing cocktails and beautiful place - the Dirty Jane was my favourite!
Every drink we’ve tried has been excellent. Bartenders are knowledgeable and super nice. And the steak!! I can’t say enough good things about the steak and beef tallow fries. Out of this world
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joanne Cheng
Love this place! The drinks were really good. Sadly, we couldn’t try the food because they don’t serve it on Sundays.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Goldner
Awesome spot for amazing cocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Allie Schreiber
Okay, full disclosure: with four kids, a date night that doesn’t involve drive-thru fries or someone asking for ketchup is already a win—but Jane in San Clemente? Total glow-up moment for us.
From the moment we walked in, the vibe was chef’s kiss. Dim lighting, gorgeous design, cozy but elevated—like Pinterest and a speakeasy had a very classy baby. It felt grown-up and cool without being pretentious (because let’s be real, I still had a Paw Patrol sticker on my shoe).
The cocktails? Don’t even get me started. These are not your average drinks—they’re the kind you sip slow, admire the garnish, and then immediately plan your next visit so you can try another. I had one with gin and lavender that was dangerously good. My husband kept raving about how smooth his bourbon cocktail was. We felt fancy. We felt alive.
And the food, though a smaller menu, is incredible. Small plates, yes, but big flavor. Everything was well thought out, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. It’s not a place for giant portions, but it’s perfect for sharing and savoring between sips and conversation.
Bottom line: Jane is date night perfection—whether you’re escaping the chaos for a few hours or looking to impress out-of-town friends. It’s moody, delicious, and full of that “we need to do this more often” energy. We’ll be back. Probably with a babysitter already booked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Cool vibe inside with tasty beverages and food as well as very friendly service
Great drink menu. Folks behind the bar are very creative and can make darn well near something for everyone
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Service was just not it. Everything was good except for the service. Felt totally ignored and not of interest to either the host or bartender. Everything else was nice, but the service really brought down enjoyment.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
After hearing rave reviews about Jane, my wife and I were greatly looking forward to checking it out.
Unfortunately, I don’t think we’ll be returning. Out of four cocktails, there wasn’t one we particularly enjoyed (and that included 2x “bartenders choice” cocktails). We tried one of the pizzas which was ok.
After talking to a few restaurants in the area, it’s our understanding that there has been a lot of turnover in the bar manager position and so the cocktails themselves are more hit and miss than historical.
Hope they get it figured out again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Great for bar night scene, more like a lounge. Good music and great crowd at night. Drinks are great too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bar Jane may or may not fit in with the rest of downtown San Clemente, but if you’re pondering this question, you soon realize that it’s beside the point. The cocktails here are fantastic, and if that’s an unexpected surprise, then just roll with it and change your expectations to fit the facts. Ethan has served us at each of our visits and has always taken great care of us with drink suggestions and overall service. My understanding is that they share a kitchen with The Cellar next door, but we’ve only ever ordered drinks at Jane. I just wish I lived closer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drinks and service and atmosphere good food was meh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Dean was our bartender and drinks were amazing. Didn't have any food so can't comment on that but atmosphere and vibes were great!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
What a fun place with excellently crafted drinks and a neat snack menu. So neat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
great spot some interesting cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing cocktails and beautiful place - the Dirty Jane was my favourite!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Every drink we’ve tried has been excellent. Bartenders are knowledgeable and super nice.
And the steak!! I can’t say enough good things about the steak and beef tallow fries. Out of this world
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place! The drinks were really good. Sadly, we couldn’t try the food because they don’t serve it on Sundays.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome spot for amazing cocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Okay, full disclosure: with four kids, a date night that doesn’t involve drive-thru fries or someone asking for ketchup is already a win—but Jane in San Clemente? Total glow-up moment for us.
From the moment we walked in, the vibe was chef’s kiss. Dim lighting, gorgeous design, cozy but elevated—like Pinterest and a speakeasy had a very classy baby. It felt grown-up and cool without being pretentious (because let’s be real, I still had a Paw Patrol sticker on my shoe).
The cocktails? Don’t even get me started. These are not your average drinks—they’re the kind you sip slow, admire the garnish, and then immediately plan your next visit so you can try another. I had one with gin and lavender that was dangerously good. My husband kept raving about how smooth his bourbon cocktail was. We felt fancy. We felt alive.
And the food, though a smaller menu, is incredible. Small plates, yes, but big flavor. Everything was well thought out, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. It’s not a place for giant portions, but it’s perfect for sharing and savoring between sips and conversation.
Bottom line: Jane is date night perfection—whether you’re escaping the chaos for a few hours or looking to impress out-of-town friends. It’s moody, delicious, and full of that “we need to do this more often” energy. We’ll be back. Probably with a babysitter already booked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool vibe inside with tasty beverages and food as well as very friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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