White Horses Restaurant & Bar
San Clemente, CA 92672
Phone: (949) 429-1800
Editorial Review for White Horses Restaurant & Bar – by Leigh Niles Reason
In Short
Named after the foam on top of crashing waves and located just below the Casa Tropicana Bed & Breakfast on the beachy boardwalk next to San Clemente pier, one might not expect the experimental global menu at this British-owned gem. The bifurcated menu is part rotating masterpieces, updating every six weeks, part grill menu that consistently has six meats with near-infinite sauce choices. Recent entrees were coffee and black-pepper crusted venison and roasted quail stuffed with pistachios and dried apricots.
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User Reviews for White Horses Restaurant & Bar
06/05/2007 Posted by donfreeman
After a nice stroll on San Clemente Pier we happened on this elegant little restaurant by chance. What a great find - warm comfortable surroundings, a great view and charming staff. The place is owned by a couple she is the hostess and she sparkles around the room - he is the chef and boy what a treat. Each dish is carefully prepared (we have already been back twice with friends !) and the menu changes every two months and so does the art. We started with a Tapas of smoked scallop with a basil oil, conch fritters and a red chili dip and roasted imported chorizo - fantastic - washed down with an inexpensive rioja. It was served with home baked ficcaccia and a rosemary olive oil and balsamic. After tapas we were surprised with a small taste of fennel and corn soup - then the entrees I was not feeling adventurous and had a Chargrilled Fillet Mignon with Bearnaise - the best steak I have had in my 20 years in the OC !! My wife had the Roasted Sea Bass serevd on a Tomato and Olive concass a great combination topped with crispy parma ham - she absolutely adored it - fresh tasty moist and perfection. We sampled three desserts each fantastic and each only $4 - yes $4. We have been back since and continue to discover both the wine and the dinner menus - what a treat and not overpriced. The only drawback is my wife won't let me go every week !! Oh it has a fantastic salt water aquarium with a shark and manta rays - amazing ! I read the other reviews and although they were dated two were on the money but vrsmith must have been on the wrong planet - I can't wait for the next menu ! Also I feel that the food was more ecclectic than just mediteranean - certainly not a sign of it having an English pub vibe which is very misleading.
Pros: Too many to mention
Cons: My wife won't let me go every night
10/02/2006 Posted by jimbrown157
I was so mad when I read the previous review I just had to sign up and voice my opinion. I frequent this little restaurant by the sea and they do a superb job. The receptionist is for the hotel above and not linked to the restaurant so the reviewer vssmith got off to a bad start. This place got best new restaurant in OC from this website and provides superb food in a town not well know for great dining. The variety of dishes from around the world is amazing and the menu seems to change every 8 weeks. It is not an "English Pub Vibe" the decor is elegant with local artists showing their work. There is a sea view and a heated patio. Don't listen to smithy !! Try for yourself - my wife and I have introduced a lot of peple to this restaurant and they love it !!
Pros: good choices- menu varies - by the sea
Cons: very busy at the weekends
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