Bree’s Five Favorite Valentine’s Day Date Spots
Bloom
For a cozy yet refined date vibe, look no further than our newest local eatery. Located in San Juan’s original city hall, Bloom is a new dining experience opened by the owners of VINE in San Clemente. New American meets ranch vibes with this rustic menu and creative cocktails. We loved the pumpkin gnocchi and Ortega cocktail!
bloomsanjuancapistrano.com
Mayfield
Light, bright, and trendy – Mayfield is always a fun go-to for incredible food and a fun atmosphere in Downtown San Juan Capistrano. Combining modern Californian cooking with Mediterranean flavors, this menu NEVER disappoints. We recommend… literally everything on the menu (but especially the Za’atar fried chicken).
mayfieldoc.com
Bottega Angelina
For an elevated dining experience and stunning venue, we recommend Bottega Angelina. Situated on a hilltop in Laguna Niguel with beautiful hill and peek-a-boo ocean views, the sunsets here are sure to ignite romance. Not only that, but who doesn’t love authentic noodles and pizza made from scratch in house? We go crazy for the stagionale pizza with an Aperol spritz, and strongly suggest rounding that out with some affogato for dessert.
bottegaangelina.com
Gema
Located in the heart of Downtown San Clemente on El Camino Real, Gema is an exotic dining experience that’s difficult to match. The setting is a moody Mexico City vibe with modern finishes with an indoor/outdoor patio, and the food is just as exciting as the surroundings. We love their Mezcal flight and sea bass meztlapique.
gemarestaurant.com
Bourbon Steak
How could we recommend date night spots without suggesting Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak? Located in the beautiful Waldorf Astoria resort in Dana Point, this restaurant delivers the highest quality steaks in all the land. Elevated and luxurious, this restaurant is perfect for the most special occasions. We love the wagyu filet mignon and a good ol’ Negroni.
michaelmina.net