Jane — Restaurant in San Clemente

Okay, full disclosure: with four kids, a date night that doesn’t involve drive-thru fries or someone asking for ketchup is already a win—but Jane in San Clemente? Total glow-up moment for us.

From the moment we walked in, the vibe was chef’s kiss. Dim lighting, gorgeous design, cozy but elevated—like Pinterest and a speakeasy had a very classy baby. It felt grown-up and cool without being pretentious (because let’s be real, I still had a Paw Patrol sticker on my shoe).

The cocktails? Don’t even get me started. These are not your average drinks—they’re the kind you sip slow, admire the garnish, and then immediately plan your next visit so you can try another. I had one with gin and lavender that was dangerously good. My husband kept raving about how smooth his bourbon cocktail was. We felt fancy. We felt alive.

And the food, though a smaller menu, is incredible. Small plates, yes, but big flavor. Everything was well thought out, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. It’s not a place for giant portions, but it’s perfect for sharing and savoring between sips and conversation.

Bottom line: Jane is date night perfection—whether you’re escaping the chaos for a few hours or looking to impress out-of-town friends. It’s moody, delicious, and full of that “we need to do this more often” energy. We’ll be back. Probably with a babysitter...

My husband and I booked a table for 10 here the night before our wedding to have an intimate gathering with some close friends. We're from out of town and had never been in before- I booked because the menu seemed nice and it was the only place around that offered a reservation for that many people. I could not have been more pleased with the experience we had, and we will 100% be back the next time we're in the area! Our group had a variety of tastes from tequila drinkers, wine enthusiasts, whiskey lovers, and a few who don't drink alcohol. Everyone was able to get something they loved, and even though there were only 10 options from the "featured" drink menu the variety was great and it was fun to sample all of the unique flavor profiles. The food was delicious (the bao sliders in particular were a hit). The service was also wonderful- because of the occasion, they brought flutes of sparkling to the table. Our server was super friendly and stopped by regularly to make sure we were always taken care of. The music was excellent and I LOVED that it was not too loud! We were all able to have conversations across the table without having to yell or strain to hear one another. Overall, Jane's staff made our special night a wonderful experience and I would recommend it to anyone- I just wished we lived closer so we could come...

What a lovely and surprising find in San Clemente. The entry to this alluring restaurant and bar is unassuming, but once inside, the detail and intentionality of the art deco inspired space is intimate and transportive.

We were greeted by a delightful young man whose tone and demeanor accented the elevated and classy ambiance. Our bartender/server was also a delight and made sure to take care of our every need.

Cocktails were fantastic and handcrafted with care. I had the ‘Penicillin’- not too sweet or overpowering with subtle notes of ginger and lemon. We paired it with the smash burger for $24. The goat cheese on the burger took it to the next level of decadent and savory. We also enjoyed the coconut shrimp with green curry sauce which was an ample portion and cooked well.

The menu at Jane is small, but we will certainly be back to try their...