GiGi's by The Pier

Nice spot and area, Poke nachos are good, but the beer battered fish (only two pieces and super breaded) the wraps did not have much flavor.

Made a reservation for my wife's birthday as this place has usually been a great spot for food/drinks and location. We were disappointed to learn there was new management/ownership. The lunch/dinner menu was redone and my wife's favorites (steak tacos and drink "Wedding Crasher") were no longer served. Only (4) entrees available (all seafood) if coming here after brunch. They do have chicken tacos, but wasn't in the mood for chicken. The place was empty, yet the place still seemed understaff. We ended up leaving and driving up the street to find a different place to eat. Maybe we will try the new food and drinks a different day, but won't come back here to enjoy any special celebration. Left underwhelmed.

We started out with the AHI pokey nachos/Which was really yummy.. NOTE to restaurant and owner, needs more Ahi. Had the veggie scramble without onions, and the potatoes were fire !!! Atmosphere was super chill. Train comes by frequently, but not super obnoxious Bottomless mimosas is literally one bottle of champagne - so don't be discouraged by the price, because you can keep pouring your own and don't have to wait for a server. And is nice and chill the entire time because it is served in a wine chiller. Our server was Charlotte. She is super friendly, positive, and accommodating.

We went on a Friday afternoon around 4pm it wasn't busy and outside seating was available. It was happy hour but it was a selection of drinks not on the menu and it wasn't that much of a discount.Food was great , we ordered the clam chowder , Shrimpceviche and the shrimp scampi. We ordered a few cocktails as well. The food was great. The shrimp scampi is a must get! Probably the best shrimp scampi I have had from a restaurant! Ceviche was great too and clam chowder was creamy and it came with a delicious grilled sourdough bread. Would definitely come back. However our waitress was grumpy and when I have her a cash tip she didn't say thank you, she just took it and acted like it should have been more. I didn't like that very much I really felt offended.

Pierside Kitchen & Bar was cute and across from the San Clemente Pier. You can see the sunset from the patio area and large wood table near the patio. From Truffle Fries , Coconut Shrimp to Crispy Brussel Sprouts, appetizers set the mood right! The Salmon BLT stole the show - so big, so tempting! My Herbed Salmon was perfection, but would have liked a bit more Chimichurri. And oh, the choices - Fish and Chips, Double Smash Cheeseburger, and Shrimp Tacos, each a delight! Great customer service!

Great spot to tuck into with premier views and nearly* as close to the beach as you can get in San Clemente.The menu is consistent and drinks are fun. The daily specials are worth it as is the brunch menu. The service was attentive and felt like the small town quirky you can expect. The place was pretty chill being a holiday so we had lots of service from hostess, waitress, and bartender. Was there for a special Christmas Eve dinner with the kids and we all enjoyed something different. High raves for the salmon on beet salad, shrimp linguini. The desserts were very good, especially the bread pudding. And for me, the cold brew martini was YUM!Cost is a touch on the high side so sit on the patio to get the view. (*There are pier options.)

A nice place if you want to eat near the water but not quite on the pier. We sat outside, with a view of palm trees & ocean. Our server, I don't know her name, deserves 5 stars. She was very engaging & courteous. I was very bummed because most of what I was looking forward to eat was not available (raw oysters & steak). My husband asked for a Red Trolley, but was told they no longer served it & had yet to update their menus. I just ordered a Caesar salad and hubby got fish & chips. I was more disappointed when I discovered a hair on my salad. The server apologized and took it away immediately and got me a new one. The salad was good, a little heavy (though some might say "generous") on the salad dressing and Parmesan cheese. Fish & chips were very good, especially the tartar sauce. Food wise, I was disappointed. But, service was very good.

The smash burger is a success. The staff were friendly and accommodating to my "could I have it this way.." the vibe is great, the food was amazing. If they add a classic chocolate cake to the menu, game over.

I got brunch here with my boyfriend and his mom. I think it would be better to go here for dinner or lunch rather than brunch. Their take on an aperol spritz, I can't remember what they called it, was super good. My eggs Benedict was a bit underwhelming, I requested more hollandaise because they put very little on but they brought me some more no problem. My boyfriend's breakfast burrito was a bit one note and he said he wished he got something else. His mom liked her meal though, it was a classic breakfast. The service was fine, nothing too amazing but the girl was nice. I wouldn't come back for brunch but I'd be open to trying it for dinner. Also, the potatoes that came with breakfast were super good.

Beautiful view, family friendly. Service was wonderful and food was excellent! We love coming here.