17 Best Seafood Restaurants in San Clemente

“Quality food at fair prices! Can't wait to come back & actually sit down in the nice dining area. 👍🏼“

“Great views, good food, and fabulous service. What more could I ask for 😊

The restaurant is located right on the pier in San Clemente Ca on one side is the bar with bar type bites and the other side houses the restaurant. Both sides share views of ocean, surfing action, and pier.

My husband and I both had a shrimp cocktail and tacos. Sourdough bread is excellente 🥰“

“We were visiting friends in San Clemente and had dinner at Vine Restaurant & Bar. The service was outstanding and the food was delish. Great experience“

“We had. not been here in years and our recent visit did not disappoint. Our server Cole was excellent. The food was superb. Highly recommended.“

“It was fantastic! Amazing craft cocktails I've never had anything like before. Food was also fantastic. Local fish, local produce, how can you go wrong. Get the Tessie for a drink, amazing cocktail ?“

“Came for lunch with my gran about a month after my grandfather passed. It was my gran's first outing since the funeral and i was worried but our server was this adorable silver haired woman named Rebecca. She had my Gran laughing the whole time. We ordered combos and the suggested jalapeño watermelon margaritas, which were spicy and refreshing. We needed a nap afterwards because we were too stuffed! My gran won't stop asking when we can go back. Thank you South of Nicks for lovely meal, and Thank you Rebecca, for helping a family member feel normal after tragedy. You are in our prayers“

“good service food it's so delicious 😋 atmosphere everything is incredible“

“So happy we finally tried this place and will be back. Sunday lunch- Excellent Belgian Bistro that checks all the boxes for high end tasty food and drinks in a clean and bright professional non pretentious great service. Belgian beer on tap and Beef bourguignon w fresh warm bread and butter was perfect. Partner had the salad and cocktails. Dessert Crepe w ice cream wrapped inside was unique and delicious. Been wanting to eat at the Laguna beach location for years and saw they have a San Clemente location. Wanted to try places other than favs like Nick's, Oak- LB, Bloom in SJC, Houstons and am happy that Brussels Bistro is a new fav as well. Thanks & please keep up the great work!“

“The owner/chef is a nice dude with portions as big as his personality. For those unfamiliar- think home cooked “el pollo loco” if you will. His wife is the other chef and prep cook. I like simple food and the Half chicken with rice and beans is my go to since 2018. Local tip: this is a couple who’s been running the joint for over 40yrs, the husband is the only cook and sometimes his wife hopes over to help turn out meals. Sometimes the chicken is underdone when they’re super busy, but in almost 10 years I’ve maybe gotten 3 under cooked meats and when I bring it up, he cooks it more, sometimes throws in a free leg or wing and some extra guac or beans. This is as close to hole in the wall/family as it gets. For what this place is, I hope it stays Open until they retire or a son/daughter takes over. Think el pollo loco before it became mainstream, for a day I’m not feeling burgers, I love coming here and sitting on the. Lot of good fish on the menu too, makes me think Baja or south gulf. Very refreshing eats“

“Excellent service and the food is incredible. Highly recommended if you enjoy a good steak and incredible drinks.“

“Such a great place. Nice addition to San Clemente.“

“Wonderful, Fresh Fish!! Best Macaroni Salad & Sesame Slaw!! Great Vibe!!! San Clemente!!“

“I eat at wow poki more than anywhere else (besides my own restaurant) because I love their product. This is one of the very few poke spots anywhere that offers yellowtail or gluten-free ponzu or brown rice. That alone is worth 5 stars. The fish is almost always really fresh. Some days it's less so, but I know the fish market closes one day per week and I go anyway because it's that good. The owners are there a lot and they're always nice to me and my family. I usually get it to go, so don't pay much attention to the vibe. The only thing I'd change would be to add a fresh brewed tea option. Then I might just eat there every day.“

“DELICIOUS !!! food and wonderful people“

“This place is a fantastic choice for a quick and worthwhile meal. They serve affordable, high-quality dishes inspired by SoCal and Latin cuisine. Even though it’s part of a chain, you can truly taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients in every bite.“

“If you’re ever visiting San Clemente Pier, and want to eat the most delicious fast Food you’ll ever taste you gotta go to Fisherman’s Gallery, the fast food here is beyond anything you’ll ever eat, it has a touch of homemade I’m telling it will melt your palate. Take it from me ask for the cheeseburger with fries and a coke 🤤😋 if you like chicken try the chicken burger the tenderness in the chicken will leave with desire for another one. They also have delicious ice cream if you’re just in the mood to cook off after a hot sunny day.“

“We celebrated an early Mother’s Day Saturday evening. Outstanding👏😎flavors, presentation, dessert, cocktails/ vibes..And our waiter(Luca) was personable , fun.“