Patch Readers: These San Clemente Restaurants Deserve National Attention

SAN CLEMENTE, CA – We know every town has its fair share of hidden gems, so what sets San Clemente apart from the rest? For a lot of people, it’s the food and the restaurants that have been the focal point of many memories.

We asked on Facebook, and Patch Readers told us which gems shine brightest in their neighborhoods.

Readers responded and let us know which San Clemente hotspots deserve national attention. Tighten your bibs, and take a look at this list of the best of the best:

• "Sonny's for sure. Been here for years and still very popular."

• "Tina and Vince's Italian deli and pizza"

• "Adele's"

• "Nomad's"

• "Vine"

• "Antoine's Cafe"

• "Rider's Club"

• "SC Cafe or Cafe Mimosa or Romano's"

• "Carbonara's"

• "South of Nick's"

OpenTable recently released their list of “100 Hottest Restaurants in America for 2016.”

The website determines its “best of” list by analyzing more than 5 million diner reviews of over 20,000 restaurants nationwide.

Even though the competition was stiff, we still think your favorite greasy spoons deserve their time in the spotlight.

Did your go-to-spot make the cut? If your diamond in the rough didn’t make the list, share it with us in the comments below or on our San Clemente Patch Facebook Page.