I was visiting town from Minnesota and wandered into Vine tonight looking for a good dinner spot on the fly and immediately was greeted by the extremely friendly and welcoming staff and had an amazing meal! The burger was fantastic and loved the ambience. Jesse surprised me with a dessert at the end and he was a total peach. When we left the restaurant at least four employees said thank you and goodbye, which was extremely hospitable and nothing like I’ve ever experienced before! Loved this place!!
Alexandra A W
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January 31, 2026
During our visit for a birthday party dinner, we enjoyed duck wings with a tangy and spicy sauce, roasted Brussels sprouts, lobster with couscous, sea bass, and crusted chicken with Dijon sauce. The sea bass, lobster, and Brussels sprouts were particularly delicious. We shared it like family style. To add, they had a hot wine selection but we brought our own wine and champagne. The staff provided excellent service, being friendly and attentive. The restaurant has a bar area and outdoor seating for a more casual experience, overall it has nice decor. However, the area by the bathroom had an unpleasant odor similar to dog urine. All in all, a pleasant dining experience. I would highly recommend.
RunHikeRepeat
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January 24, 2026
Stopped at Vine Restaurant & Bar on a drive from LAX to San Diego after spotting it on OpenTable, and it was a great find. Just a couple minutes off the freeway in a charming part of San Clemente, with easy parking out front.
The wine-by-the-glass selection was excellent. I ordered the fish special, a trout perfectly cooked in butter and lemon over grain rice. The flavors were clean, bright, and really well balanced.
Dessert was an oatmeal cookie ice cream creation that was outstanding. My friend who normally skips sweets demolished it.
Service was friendly, attentive, and exactly what you’d hope for. As the sun went down, candlelight gave the space a warm, romantic feel. I felt slightly underdressed in yoga pants fresh off a flight, but it still felt welcoming.
I’ll definitely be back.
Gary Terry
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May 07, 2026
Wonderful experience from the moment walked in. Kaylee our server was fantastic. She really seemed to love her job, and the service showed.One of the best my wife and I ever had. First time there in town on a short trip. The food was absolutely great, the Chicken schnitzel and the short rib stroganoff were amazing. We also had the crab cake appetizer special. Very good. Also got a taste of couple of dishes for the next time and yes there will be one as soon as we get back into town. Thank you for a great experience Vine.
Nick B
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December 28, 2025
Trusted my google search for a place to eat and ended up here. The food was good and the service was superb. The vibe here was very cozy and friendly. I highly recommend and they have a cozy bar to hang at. The burger was good too but I ate it before I could take a photo of it. Haha
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I was visiting town from Minnesota and wandered into Vine tonight looking for a good dinner spot on the fly and immediately was greeted by the extremely friendly and welcoming staff and had an amazing meal! The burger was fantastic and loved the ambience. Jesse surprised me with a dessert at the end and he was a total peach. When we left the restaurant at least four employees said thank you and goodbye, which was extremely hospitable and nothing like I’ve ever experienced before! Loved this place!!
During our visit for a birthday party dinner, we enjoyed duck wings with a tangy and spicy sauce, roasted Brussels sprouts, lobster with couscous, sea bass, and crusted chicken with Dijon sauce. The sea bass, lobster, and Brussels sprouts were particularly delicious. We shared it like family style. To add, they had a hot wine selection but we brought our own wine and champagne. The staff provided excellent service, being friendly and attentive. The restaurant has a bar area and outdoor seating for a more casual experience, overall it has nice decor. However, the area by the bathroom had an unpleasant odor similar to dog urine. All in all, a pleasant dining experience. I would highly recommend.
Stopped at Vine Restaurant & Bar on a drive from LAX to San Diego after spotting it on OpenTable, and it was a great find. Just a couple minutes off the freeway in a charming part of San Clemente, with easy parking out front. The wine-by-the-glass selection was excellent. I ordered the fish special, a trout perfectly cooked in butter and lemon over grain rice. The flavors were clean, bright, and really well balanced. Dessert was an oatmeal cookie ice cream creation that was outstanding. My friend who normally skips sweets demolished it. Service was friendly, attentive, and exactly what you’d hope for. As the sun went down, candlelight gave the space a warm, romantic feel. I felt slightly underdressed in yoga pants fresh off a flight, but it still felt welcoming. I’ll definitely be back.
Wonderful experience from the moment walked in. Kaylee our server was fantastic. She really seemed to love her job, and the service showed.One of the best my wife and I ever had. First time there in town on a short trip. The food was absolutely great, the Chicken schnitzel and the short rib stroganoff were amazing. We also had the crab cake appetizer special. Very good. Also got a taste of couple of dishes for the next time and yes there will be one as soon as we get back into town. Thank you for a great experience Vine.
Trusted my google search for a place to eat and ended up here. The food was good and the service was superb. The vibe here was very cozy and friendly. I highly recommend and they have a cozy bar to hang at. The burger was good too but I ate it before I could take a photo of it. Haha