San Clemente Restaurant Tips by anacapa

Cafe Calypso: coffee house in a historic setting

This is a picturesque spot to enjoy a cup of coffee or a morning bagel. The cafe is very low key, very casual. You stand in line to order. Sandwiches are served in a paper-lined plastic basket. The court yard and the interior lobby are very classic old California. Though the chairs in the courtyard are plastic, etc., the charm of the location is worth a visit.

Favorite Dish: I like the bagels and coffee. I was a little disappointed with the lunch sandwiches.

Address: 114 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente CA 92672

Comparison: about average

Directions: Center of the old town.

Phone: 949-366-9386

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Coffeehouse

Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar: Watch the sunset over the Pacific

The restaurant is low key, casual. There are lots of tables outside. Chairs at the outdoor tables are white plastic, garden variety. There are clear wind barriers that make sitting outdoors enjoyable on windier days. This place is very comfortable and casual. The wait staff is very friendly. The menu offers a variety of dishes in a nice range of prices.

You cannot beat the location! It is good food at a great spot for no more $ than at other lesser seafood restaurants.

Favorite Dish: My favorite meal here was delicious lobster with a tasty bloody mary. I've also enjoyed their clam chowder in a bread bowl on cooler days.

Address: On the San Clemente pier

Comparison: about average

Directions: The restaurant is on the right side of the pier as you face the ocean.

Phone: 1-949-498-6390

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 4

Theme: Seafood

Website: http://www.fishermansrestaurant.com/