San Clemente Restaurants

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Blue Danube Inc
Mar 6, 2009 by Johanna from Los Angeles
Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Everything.
• None.

“The most friendly, most romantic restaurant in southern California. Excellent, authentic European Gourmet food and the very best service. And on the top of that, the Classical Guitar and Piano live entertainment played by a Concert Pianist. Don't miss it when you are in that area, highest recommendation”

Taka-O Japanese Rest Sushi Bar
Mar 10, 2008 by Chelsea from Orange County
Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Tuna Tataki, Sushi bar staff.
• Womens restroom is across the restaurant.

“I absolutely love Taka-O Sushi, it's by far my favorite Sushi restaurant. I used to hate Sushi until I tried it here, I would come here with my friends and order the Teriyaki chicken (which is also delicious) until they made me try the tuna Tataki cut roll. I have to say, it's amazing. The sauce they use is so good that I crave it! Also, the Hummingbird special is so unique and I have yet to find anything similar to it anywhere else. They are always willing to make something new that you want to try and the Sushi bar staff is always really entertaining. Takao will forever remain one of my most favorite sushi bars.”

La Siesta Restaurant
Mar 1, 2008 by Alison from san clemente,ca
Overall Rating: 7
Food:[7] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Great Fajitas.
• Too cramped!

“Very busy place to eat. Food was ok but, the prices on everything was more than reasonable. The seating is very close together.”

Lady Waffle Restaurant
Mar 1, 2008 by Brett from Davenport,IA
Overall Rating: 7
Food:[7] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Loved the fresh squeezed orange juice!!
• Did not like the prices.

“We had wonderful friendly service, we just felt that they were overpriced.”

Taka-O Japanese Rest Sushi Bar
Jul 24, 2006 by Brenda from South Cairo, NY
Overall Rating: 2
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Nearby parking.
• Bad food, inattentive service, uncomfortable seating.

“Although the restaurant was not busy, I waited 10-minutes to be noticed by the staff for seating. The hostess never did appear. The wait was not worth it! The food is by far the worst I have ever had. The sushi falls apart so you wind up with a mound of mush. The seafood casserole is a pre-processed shredded fish-type substance coated in grease and served over shrimp with the tails still on them. The Miso tastes like it came straight out of a box and had tepid water added to it. They don't even cover the dishes as they bring them to you for cleanliness and to preserve heat and flavor. Not that these are flavors I'd want to preserve. The appetizers are served moments before the meal, which is served at the same time as the salad and fruit. The check comes as you take your first bites and they do not bring you change but assume it is a tip. They do not encourage you to take your left-over with you, either. You have to ask for a take-out container which you have to fill yourself if you're lucky enough to get one. I had no problem abandoning my leftovers which I suspect they throw back into the cooker to be re-served to the next unfortunate, unsuspecting diner to walk through the door. Overpriced, poorly prepared, terribly served... I can't say enough as a warning. DO NOT GO TO TAKA-O IN SAN CLEMENTE!! You will be incredibly disappointed if you do!”