San Clemente has a new kitchen and chef that may very well be the best in town. We also have a menu that may be the best value in town. The food is absolutely unbelievable, actually had to eat three entrees it was...
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San Clemente has a new kitchen and chef that may very well be the best in town. We also have a menu that may be the best value in town. The food is absolutely unbelievable, actually had to eat three entrees it was that good. I started out with the Meat Lovers pizza, the dough, sauce and abundance of toppings made it one of the best pizzas I have ever had. It reminded me of my Grandma's home made.
Next I went onto the Cajun Salmon, the Salmon literaly melted apart, the Cajun seasoning was bold but not over salted, there was also a Safron sauce had me thinking of delicious paella, the presentation with the shark fin tortilla chip was an awesome touch as well.
Now for the grand finale and best part the Ciopino, the best I have ever had, the tomato base was to die for, with some really nice sweetness to it but no acid. It was packed full of so much amazing fish i couldn't believe it. The lobster tail was substantial and pulled right out of the shell. I am so blessed to have this awesome establishment two blocks from home. First time here and I am hooked as regular.
Last but not least was the beer, I had the Artifex IPA and it was cold, bold and crisp. Everything here is so clean it was like John Tapper was here earlier in the day. Our waitress Taylor was amazing: knowledgeble and super attnetive. The New OC Tavern is rescue for the record books. What an awesome way to spend my birthday. THANK YOU The New OC Tavern, your loyal patron, Joseph