The kind of foods popular up and down the California coast are popular in San Clemente as well: seafood, sushi, Asian inspired dishes and California fusion cuisines. Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar, on San Clemente Pier, features a wonderful ocean view along with fresh seafood and a full oyster bar. Another popular eatery is Taka-o Sushi, which features a sushi bar situated in the middle of the restaurant so diners can watch the chefs prepare brightly colored sushi rolls as they eat. For California cuisine, BeachFire is the best in the area, with décor and a layout that is reminiscent of bonfire parties on the beach.

Vine Wine Country Cuisine 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, California 92672, United States Cuisines: Contemporary, Californian Average price: $20-35 Tel: 949-361-2079	Read Reviews
Antoine's Cafe 218 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, California 92672, United States Cuisines: American, Delicatessen, Hamburgers, Vegetarian Tel: 949-492-1763	Read Reviews
Beachfire Bar & Grill 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, California 92672, United States Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse, Californian Average price: $10-25 Tel: (888) 356-4482	Read Reviews
Iva Lee's 555 N El Camino Real Ste E, San Clemente, California 92672, United States Cuisines: American, Cajun & Creole Avarage price: $21-30 Tel: 949-361-2855	Read Reviews
West of The Five 378 Camino De Estrella, San Clemente, California 92672-4859, United States Cuisines: Californian Tel: 949-496-4356	Read Reviews
Annabelle's Village Cafe 123 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, California 92672, United States Cuisines: Eclectic Tel: 949-361-8970	Read Reviews
Olamendi's Express 806 E Avenida Pico # A, San Clemente, California 92673, United States Cuisines: Mexican Tel: 949.366.6661	Read Reviews