Portofino Veggie Burger Captain Mauri’s Restaurant 149 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.498.9098 www.captainmauris.com. Eating a vegan or vegetarian diet is good for you (and…
“The Tube” Surfin’ Chicken 71 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente 949.498.6603 www.scsurfinchicken.weebly.com. Surfin’ Chicken looks and sounds like the kind of place that might appear…
Jon’s Fish Market 34665 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point 949.496.2807 www.jonsfishmarket.com. By Matt Cortina There must be a connection somewhere in the space-time…
The Point Restaurant and Bar 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point 949.464.5700. www.thepointrestaurantandbar.com. Football is back, and the return of our de facto national pastime…
La Tiendita 114 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente 949.366.2924 www.la-tiendita.com By Matt Cortina Marinated meats deserve a spot on the National Mall and special recognition before NFL…
Gen Kai. 34143 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 949.240.2004. www.sushiorangecounty.com. Entering Gen Kai is a trip. En route to the parking lot, there’s an alley…
NYC Café & Catering 31888 Plaza Drive, Suite C-3, San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.0071, www.nyccafeandcatering.com For local foodies who struggle to choose between pairing their pasta…
Bad to the Bone BBQ 31738 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949-218-0227 The words themselves are satisfying: fire-roasted, tri-tip… sandwich. Even though, yeah, you…
By Samantha Hammer 24961 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point 949.240.6243 www.eatatmahe.com Mahé’s name derives from a love for travel to the Seychelles, where the…
A bold tradition of Peruvian culinary creations By Samantha Hammer 821 Via Suerte,San Clemente,949.369.6262,www.inkamamas.com Family tradition and Incan heritage creates the authentic Peruvian cuisine at…
34212 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.415.5888, www.tavernonthecoast.com By Andrea Swayne Tavern on the Coast pairs modern American cuisine prepared with French culinary techniques and…
Best known for: Fresh bakery items Most popular items: Cinnamon rolls and citrus salad In March, Cinnamon Productions opened its third location in San…
By Stacie N. Galang 647 Camino De Los Mares, #126, San Clemente, 949.940.8845, www.zonasitalianrestaurant.com Best known for: Chicken Parmesan Most popular item: Tuna tower Near…
By Jonathan Volzke 27211 Ortega Highway, Suite B, (above Tannins) San Juan Capistrano, 949.481.2723, www.thepalmrestaurantandcatering.com Most popular item: Steaks Best known for: Fresh-made ingredients When…
