Top Best French Restaurants in San Clemente

"Beginning the moment you step inside, Moulin transports you to France with the smell of fresh, artisan breads, the sight of fresh chickens turning in the rotissoire, and the sound of people speaking French. Feel free to dine on their petite outdoor patio that’s speckled with cute wooden tables and colorfully handcrafted chairs, or take a short stroll down by the neighboring beach for a romantic picnic near the sea. Either way, both are an ideal setting for a warm summer’s evening spent across from your special someone, and who knows what’ll taste sweeter, true loves kiss or the touch of cream on your lips after enjoying a delicate pastry – guess there’s only one way to find out."

"Located at 248 Forest Ave., the French cafe and bakery is the highest rated of its kind in Laguna Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 209 reviews on Yelp. The spot — with an additional location in Newport Beach — emphasizes authenticity, saying everything from "the food and drink to the décor and ambiance is just the way you will find it anywhere in France.". Offerings include fresh-baked artisan breads and pastries, including made-to-order crepes, palmiers, croissants filled with almond cream, seasonal berry tarts, French eclairs and more."

"Most Popular:French espresso or hot chocolate made with only the best chocolate from France. They Recommend: Cappuccino. What We Love About Them: They believe in keeping French coffee traditions alive, sourcing all their product directly from France."

"Perched at the corner of Main Beach and the Greeter’s Corner, C’est La Vie is Laguna’s only California French restaurant in the downtown area. With their kitchen baking all manner or breads and pastries, there’s something here to satisfy even the most discerning palette. Enjoy lunch or dinner on the beachside patio or just grab a croissant and a cup of their delicious coffee and head for the beach."

"Whether you are starting your day with a hearty breakfast, a baked delight, or just a great cup of coffee, Old Town Temecula has great coffee shops to choose from to suit any taste. Start your day at Le Coffee Shop for a gourmet and hearty breakfasts with great coffee. When you’ve explored town and need to rest your feet to enjoy a rejuvenating pick-me-up, stop at the Press Espresso for fresh roasted coffee and a tantalizing treat."

"Laurent’s is a great spot to pretend like you’re on a European dream vacation sitting in a French café with a croissant. They’re little bistro tables with mason jar potted flowers are just so quaint. You can tell the French chef who owns this place just pours love into his food, especially his cheesy scalloped potatoes which are a local favorite."

"Small local coffee shop with outside tables to enjoy the great weather. Amazing fresh brewed coffee and teas to... (951) 676-8261Order online"

"Located at 1126 Irvine Ave., it is the highest-rated breakfast and brunch restaurant in Newport Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 821 reviews on Yelp. The eatery — with additional locations in Long Beach, Anaheim and Orange — comes courtesy of Tiffany and Raffi Sepetjian, serious foodies who dreamed of opening an authentic French boulangerie similar to those in Paris, the businessexplains on its website. An assortment of artisan breads, pastries and crepes are on offer, along with breakfast offerings like omelets, French toast and traditional croque-monsieur — a baked ham and cheese sandwich with béchamel sauce."

"Between the buttery, flaky pain au chocolat and baba rum cakes, deciding what to order will seem like an impossible task at this French boulangerie. (Don’t even get us started on the savory options). So we won’t judge you if you opt to box up your top contenders—eclairs, fruit tarts, oh my!"

"For a fancy night out, head to Studio in the Montage Laguna Beach. Perched on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the restaurant offers a stylish setting in which to enjoy California coastal cuisine, much of it made with the freshest possible..."

"Amazing food and view, we had an amazing 5 course meal that was some of the best food I had ever eaten. The seating was outside over looking the…"

"Best for: Being in the heart of the action, walking, people watching, artsy types, swimming, sunbathing, exploring tide pools, shopping, dining, and surfing (but not in the summer). Amenities: Lifeguard, grassy area, walking paths, kids play area, boardwalk, basketball, volleyball, restaurants nearby, restrooms and showers are located on both ends of the beach. Parking: There is a ton of metered street parking and side streets to park along."

"Main Beach is large, easy to find, and is close to shops, restaurants, and parking lots. It has an iconic lifeguard station you’ll probably recognize from TV and movies. One of my favorite aspects of Main Beach is the terraced park that follows it along street level; it’s a great place to have a picnic or just admire the ocean view if you don’t want to get down into the sand."

"Near downtown’s village, Main Beach has volleyball and basketball courts, a playground and restrooms. It's the first beach you see as you come down Laguna Canyon Blvd from the 405 Fwy, and it’s Laguna’s best..."

"The beautiful beachfront campground is just north of Laguna Beach. There is a huge day-use area with 17 covered shade ramadas with picnic tables, 2 group pavilions, and an outdoor nature center along with the bluff-top campground."

"I read on Trip Advisor that one must-do is get a double double at In N Out Burger. Our first lunch upon arriving in California was just that."