During an impromptu trip up to Orange County this weekend, we decided to make a stop in San Clemente on our way back down to San Diego. San Clemente is where my fiancée spent the later half of her childhood and she has a lot of memories here so we try to visit once in a while. We'd been to a few different places in the past, but had never made it to Beachfire Bar & Grill, so we decided to stop here first. We approached the hostess stand and I noticed that they had live music which I thought was pretty cool especially since it was just early afternoon. He was playing a variety of music most of which were covers of some great songs. I also noticed that the walls were adorned with artwork which I'm assuming was from local artists. We were seated at a small table inside and were promptly greeted by our server and provided with menus and water. While we had already snacked our way through the first half of the day, I still didn't want to leave without trying some of their food. While deciding what we wanted for snacks, we started off our visit with a couple of their craft cocktails. I had the rum punch and my fiancée had the bourbon blossom. Ordinarily I'm not a rum drinker, but when a place like Beachfire has been there as long as it has and they have a drinking claiming to be a local favorite, I wasn't going to pass it up. The rum punch was amazing and completely different than any other rum drink I'd ever had and I would order it again without hesitation. The bourbon blossom was also very good and was a little bit different than what I would've expected but both were good. For our round two I had the gin cucumber smash while my fiancée had a spicy cucumber margarita. These drinks were also well executed and presented and were what you'd expect from a beach-themed bar. For food we shared the spicy tuna bites and I got some coconut shrimp. Since my fiancée can't eat shrimp she had the buffalo cauliflower. The sizes were perfect and the quality and presentation were quite satisfying. We ended up not being able to finish all the cauliflower but it was still a great dish. Our visit to Beachfire was perfect and I would like to come back again on our next trip up. The drinks, food, ambiance and live music all brought the whole thing together and I would recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

Beachfire is a great place to grab lunch, or dinner. Cocktails are always great and the atmosphere is relaxing. Friendly staff, to the great ownership Beachfire is definitely one of the best spots to visit while in San Clemente. They always have live music, and fun things to do during the evening time. Very affordable as well.

Beachfire is my Cheers here in SC. The food is awesome (ask for the Caesar Salad off the secret menu), weekend Brunch kicks butt, the staff are the best in town, and there's a ton of talent Wednesday - Sunday when they have live music. And don't forget Smokey Karaoke on Mondays and Trivia Tuesdays. It's a must-visit if you're in San Clemente.

The cocktails were exceptional and affordably priced! The service was top notch and friendly. Enjoyed a seat at the bar for lunch with bartender Nick. The shrimp and lobster tacos were impeccable and delicious! I would definitely recommend this place to a friend especially with the bonus of live music in the evenings!

This is not only a local spot but a great spot for tourist. The atmosphere and the food is amazing with first class service.

Really liked this place, very beachy vibe. Lots of paintings on the wall all for sale. We were seated immediately and had water brought to us quickly. The server was great. My drink was always full as she was attentive but not annoying. Liked they included a bottle of water so we could top our glasses off. My wife ordered the bbq chicken salad. Had plenty of chicken in it as well as fresh ingredients. She liked thin fried onions on it as well. I had a crispy buffalo chicken sandwich. Very good tasting. Not overly covered in batter. It had many great ingredients, including a slightly tangy buffalo sauce. Perfect for flavor. The fries were shoe string fries. Tasted fine, but nothing special. One of my only issues was the music was fairly loud. We were visiting, so that might have been a me issue. Definately would go back.

It you love passion fruit, this margarita is amazing!!! Best cauliflower Buffalo wings. Also live music!!!. Love the bartender Shaun especially and Bridget.

I found this restaurant on Yelp, I am a little familiar with San Clemente. It is a nice city to visit, shop and dine. The shops and restaurants are not "big" chain stores, but rather, nice boutiques and owner-occupied businesses. Beachfire is open 7 days a week and have it all! Happy Hour specials Monday thru Friday; entertainment like karaoke (Monday) Taco Tuesday, and live bands on the weekends. The service was impeccable, Nick has been the bartender for over 20 years. He came out to greet us on the patio and take our order. Most bartenders stay back, but he was out in the patio "multi-tasking" and greeting customers. Edgar came by to check on us, I thought he was the server or maybe the manager. He is actually one of the owners. He asked where we were from and welcomed us. We ordered an Ahi Tuna sandwich and a chicken habenero flatbread. The sandwich had a generous portion of tuna and seasoned perfectly, topped with avocado. It was plated perfectly $19. The flatbread was delicious, the chicken was grilled, the spice level was medium. It had red onions and pineapple bits and a drizzle of Ranch dressing that added a nice and tasty sweetness $15. The restaurant has an upstairs level, a patio in front, and another outdoor patio at the rear entrance. This is a casual place, but not fast food, they actually service quality food with fresh veggies. Every time I come to San Clemente, it has been a wonderful experience. So many unique stores to explore. I think you'd be pleased too. Relax, enjoy, shop and dine here and don't forget to tell 'em that Rosemary sent ya!

Excellent service Excellent outdoor seating areas Excellent menu It is slightly pricey but delicious This place is a hip, yet casual place to swing by and grab some drinks and fresh dishes. My table ordered multiple menu options : Coconut shrimp Lettuce wraps Lobster and shrimp tacos Wedge salad And 2 margaritas! Absolutely loved the vibe of this place. Everyone was very nice, seated us quickly, and had our drink orders in less than five minutes of sitting down. Once we ordered, our food started arriving within minutes. Between the fast and friendly wait staff, the delicious food, and the fun cocktails... this place was definitely a hit.