OC Tavern Grill & Sport's Bar

I used to go to that place when it was a surfer's hangout a couple years ago. My friend (rest in peace, Chris) had his wedding reception there before they set up off-track betting in the same area. Now that it attracts a completely different clientele, I bring my horse race loving friends over, not the surfers anymore.

Food has been consistently great except that one time. Just that one time, I had to return my lunch because the fish and chips were so bad. Few minutes later, the chef came over to us and profusely apologized. It turned out he was trying a different brand. He really cared, no doubt about it.

When we came back the following week, they went back to the original fish and chips we loved. I've had patty melt and a few other things off the menu, the food is always great. The mean-looking security guard in the off-track betting area went out of his way to seat us in a different area when it was full. He even changed the channels on the big screen televisions around us so we could continue watching the horse races in a better area. Service is always terrific and we are definitely coming back.

Parking place is usually full and I have to park in other areas, but that is San Clemente where everything is dense. They can't help it. That's my only issue with this place.

I love this place, I come in on Fridays and Saturdays during the afternoon.

Great place!

Service is awesome, food is predictably good, burgers, pizza, calamari, clam chowder... can't go wrong! Something for everyone including Off Track Betting.